Omaha daily bee., 1885-01-31
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Yearly Report OF the Y. NJ. o. n.
As we compare the work of to-day with
that of a year ago we notice a most mark
ed advance. A year of constant effort
has caused the change.
There have been no booms but steady
and surely we have made our way until
we occupy the position we now have in
this city.
The benefits to individual young men
will never be fully known.
Soclally-The elegant psrlors are al,
ways open for any young man who de-
sires to meet his friends in quiet CONVEX
sation or entertain them with games.
In this room q young man has the
same rights he would have In his own
home. Young men of excellent social
qualities are always on hand to cordially
greet and welcome strangers. At the
tuesday evening literary hundreds have
become acquainted with each other and
have been made to feel at home in our
midst
For mental Improvement the oppor-
t~unities offered are many. First comes
the reading room, with a carefully
selected assortment of papers and maya.
zines. Second, chance for development
In public speaking, reading and singing,
as found in the Literary and social.
Third, general knowledge on current
events, such as manner of conducting
conversations, organization of companies,
practical talks, congressional debates,
law suits, etc. Fourth, lectures; two
have been given; one on peculiar Peo-
pie" by John B. Cough, and one on
"Sunbeams," by Prof. F. Starr. Fifth,
matter of fact; this very practical way
of searching for bottom facts has Just
been introduced, but promises
to be the most valuable means of acuuir-
ing general information we have got true
example. One evening the subject, "d'f.
ferent modes of transportation" was
taken up and discussed. The railroad
system was found to be the most com.
plete, hence a special evening was spent
in talking of railroads. The cars, value,
kinds, coal, freight, baggage, mail, coach,
sleeper, etc., size of trains of each kind,
trains compared, speed compared, also
any additional thoughts that might be
suggested in that line.
Physically, our advancement has not
been so rapid as 1t ought. A we'll equip
ped gymnasium is connected with the
association but as yet 1t has not secured
sufficient patronage to allow us to stamp
the word ''success' upon it.
The spiritual condition of our work is
healthy. We regard this branch as our
strong hold and there the most of our eff
fort and enthusiasm Ia conferred. The
gospel service, the young mems meeting
and the young mems bible study are
held weekly. There have been occasional
conversions, but the most noticeable ad-
vancement Is the development of the
spiritual lives of the young men. In
times of special interest MONDAY prayer
meetings were held with good results.
Financially we have received much sub
s~tantial encouragement from our bust
ness and professional men. This has
come in donated sums varying from 81
to $10O, and for which we now extend
our thanks.
Through the kindness of the daily
press we have been supplied with free
copies of The BEE, Nonpariel. Globe and
Herald, and many complimentary notices
have been given us. The association has
been the recipient of many gifts. such as
articles of furniture, decorations, mags.
zines, coal, WOOD, etc.
The Sund,y school under our auspices,
held near The Rock Island depot, has been
ably conduct d by Mr.. Wylie recently
assisted by Mr.. Beach.
The monthly conference between the
active members of the Omaha association
and ours has been held with profit to
both for about six months, the inter
change of ideas being mutually beneficial.
We begin this year with a more favor
able outlook than we began last and we
are working and praying for greater re-
sui $.
Membership February l, 1884, was
thirty; number added during year, sixty
six; deceased, two; present membership,
ninety-four. 6,963 persons have attend
ed the religious meetings and 1896 the
literary and social.
p. j. MONTGOMERY,
HARRY CURTIS, President.
SecretarV.