Wichita eagle., 1886-09-28
Y. NJ. c. A.

Last evening was the first anniversary OF
the Y NJ. G. A, and large audience as
sembled to join with the members of this
worthy association in celebratin their first
and prosperous years existence in this city.
After the reading Of a beautiful and ap-
propriate selection from the Scripture, by
Rev. Parker, of the Congregational church,
PRAYER was offered by Rev. Hodgson, OF the
First NJ. E. churc /, followed with an anthem
by the choir of ST Johns Protestant EpiscO-
pal church.
Mr.. J. c. Rutan, president OF the associa-
ton, then arose and said that the official
year closed with November. report by
the general secretary had already been
made, but fearing that many had not yet
read it, he would mahe brief synopsis OF the
years work: The association was organ
lied November &, 1885, and on the
lst of November they secured their present
quarters. consisting of one room used as a
reception, reading, sitting and general secre-
tary's room-a very much used apartment;
another, a hall with seating capacity of
about 100.
January 3Oth the institution was incorpor-
ated anlfX charter taken out. On March
10th the present general secretary, Mir.
Baird, was secured. Since then the associa-
ton has been we'll ofiicered
Last Nav the district conference Of the Y.
NJ c. 4. was held here and it resulted in
much good to the institution. Soon after
ward canvass was begun for the purpose OF
purchasing lo5 and placing upon it an asso
citation building Nine thousand dollars ha:
been paid on the lots and coo has been Sc
cured in pledges. The lots bought are sit
uated on the corner of First and Topeka ant
First and are 75x140
The aim OF the association is too vel
known to need any further explanation than
to say it IS for the advancement of the social
moral and spiritual welfare of young men
Jealous committees are at work, going into
the street hotels, boarding houses and rail
road depots, and inviting young men 10 come
| to the meetings.
The Ladies' Auxiliary has done much tt
aid the cause: they have provided as far a.
possible pleasant and appetizing eatables foI
socials.
The membership is 13S, average daily at
tendance at reading room SO, Sunday after
noon prayer meeting 81 the last three months
the attendance has been from 50 10 80, last
Sunday Ill.
During the year nineteen young men have
been converted, and three backsliders have
been reclaimed.
In future he says they will profit from
past experience and much can be accom-
lished We have, first, to provide 8, 800 fol
current expenses of the forthcomin, year
and. second. about $4,000 to complete tne
building. This amount ought to be pledged
the foun lation should be put in this fail.
We have no library. The Ladies Auxiliary
will make canvass and ask one good book
from each house in this city. Another need
is lot in the cemetery in which to inter the
youny men who die here and away from
home. Ee kindly asked anyone who may
think OF making a will to add be4uess Civ
iny something to the institution Or if they
should wish to see the good result OF theii
money they can endow it before they die
and then watch It's progress.
| He then expressed the thanks of the asso
citation 70 the press, preachers. business men,
and 70 the good people in general who have
/ given them assistance.
! A solo. LA Primevera.H was then sun2
with exquisite sweetness and feeling by Mis-
/ Earl
| alr. Baird, the general secretary, cams
! IN from the depot and stated that The
speaker OF the evening, Rev. II. v. George
hat been delayed by q railroad accident oi
some kind near Sesigw;ck and he would moi
! he here before 10 O'Clock. He tnen presented
I succint report of the past years business
afterwari the chcir rerCierpd q beautifu
guartette. Sweet and Low" While the au
di.nce vas awaiting Mr.. Georges arriva
Mr.. Fred Bell was introduced aai enter
;s.:lsed the auiience By i short talk and sev-
eral songs.
The orator Of the evening stn failing 4
/ arrive the meeting was dismissed vita tbs
promise from the president that the mex
/ time the association announced On address
the people nigh. be sure that they viii mo-
be disappointed by the non-arrivai OF th'
speaker.
Don't forget the concert at the II E
| chnrch tonight