The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-04-19
Y. N. c. A,
Last Evenings Assemblage.
Second Anniversary OF the Formation
OF the Rock Island Society at
Harper's Theatre.

HarperS Theatre.
Harper's theatre was filled to its utmost
capacity last evening. on the occasion OF
the second anniversary of the Rock ISIS
and Young Mems Christian association.
DR.. j. W. Stewart, president of the local
association. presided. There were also
upon the stage the male chorus. under
the leadership of Mr.. E. W. Spencer. with
s. T. Bowlby as organist, visiting men,
beers of the state executive and officers of
the Rock Island association. The meeting
opened with stirring song by the choir
Rev. ]. Ii. Wright read as a scripture les
son part of the 10th psalm. Rev. DIR.
Brown offered prayer. The whole cons
gregation rising, sang IAN Hail the Pow
er of Jesus" President Stewart then
made "A few brief announcements, calling
attention to the printed report of the
Rock Island associations work for the
past year. which had been distributed in
the house. The report is given in full.
and will be read with pleasure by all in
terested in the associations work:
PRESIDENTS REPORT.
FELLOW MEMBERS AND FRIENDs:-At
the close of the second year of our
pyiafapaa a m acc,aiat;no $40 "A ra ,knnl.
full we can report progress. Though We
began lin weakness and in fear and in
much trembling" God has prospered us
beyond our expectations, and We have
reason to hope that young men have not
only been reached and benefited, but
saved.
The devotional meetings have increased
in attendance and interest, and spiritual
growth is apparent The monthly meet
ings of the board of directors have been
promptly attended; committees have ems
deavored to push forward the work as,
signed them; members have cJ>operated
with the officers, and christian Zeal has
characterized the work. We have lost
few members by removals. but many new
ones have filled up the ranks.
Among the helps made Use of to inter-
est young men We may mention the fol,
lowing:
a. An attractive reading room, sup
piled with three daily. sixteen weekly,
seven monthly and two semi monthly
paTers and periodicals.
(2) Popular lectures, at stated inter
Uala NV friAn1S aF ha
(S) Social receptions. for the acquaiut-
ance and entertainment Of members.
most noteworthy help is the ladies'
central committee, which was organized
September Gath. 1t is composed of three
officers, besides one lady representative
from each OF seven churches OF the city
From donations and concert this cons
mittee has received $l02 5S which has
been expended in furnishing and decorat
ing the rooms. TO them we are indebted
for carpet curtains, pictures. tables, and
many other articles useful and decora,
tive, and the home>like attractlveness of
our rooms is due To their handiwork.
They have been untiring in their efforts
TO promote our work, and We cannot too
AT book reception one hundred and
twenty-five volumes were brought in,
and benevolent pastor donated two
bookcases, thus lsying the foundation
for useful library. Al another recep-
ton the books and periodicals were dis
posed OF at auction, and the proceeds
applied to the purchase of additional
reading matter.
March 1st we had the pleasure of re-
moving to our present commodions
rooms, over the Peoples National bank.
A greatly increased attendance of visitors
and members proves the wisdom of the
change.
AT the beginning of this year the asso-
citation was incorporated under the laws
of the state of Illinois, and we are now
in position to own and control real estate
and much needed building suited and
devoted to our work, should it be our
good fortune to become possessed of
such.
We met with loss by the resignation
OF our general secretary Mr. Geo. War
ner, who left us at the close of his year,
ing for the foreign mission field. Since
that time we have been without a general
secretary. and while our work is thus
temporarily hindered, we are vet fortu,
nate in having one OF our own members,
Mr.. George Mcdonald. take line place
and fill it very acceptably until we are
able to secure successor to Mr. Warner.
From the secretary's records we have
the following statistics:
Meetings. Attendance. Totai
Young Mems Meetings, - AZ ABBA
Jail Meetings ID II A3 |
Lectures and Talks
A number of other meetings, such as
bible class and workers training class, |
were fairly attended
In conclusion, we desire to gratefully |
acknowledge the substantial assistance of |
citizens and friends. through whose lib
eral gifts we have been sustained, and TO |
whom We must look for aid and support
in the future. We believe your gifts are |
well bestowed and will be wisely used, |
and our hope is that while the young men |
are blessed in receiving for the Masters |
use. you may be blessed in giving for the |
Masters service. Respectfully,
J. w. STEWART, Pres.
TREAsURER's REPORT Dr.
To cash on hand, April ~, 's5........$ 2g3 IS |
- for fees. .-...... 67O
subscriptions ............... S83 II |
papers, etc,................. 46 % |
sl,3l9 "A
DIsBURsEMEsTs. CT
Printing OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. q "a 50
Reading matter. .......-.. ......... 81
Interstate and district work. ......... 3s Is
Furniture and fixtures. AZ 10
General secretary. Observation-Disclosures. $40 %
stationery and ipct Ia ntala 1nl