The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-12-30
FOR AND BY YOUNG MEN,
VARIETY OF WORK IN THE ROOMS OF
THE Y. M. @. A.
The Different Means Employed to Ac-
complish the End in View, That Of
Building Them Up Spiritually. Mem
tally and Physically.


master
The variety Of work done in the rooms
OF the Young Mems Christian Association
from day to day would surprise many Of
the residents OF our city. For the benefit
of those who do not know its object, We
will say it isl work for young men by
young men, and seeks TO save young men
from sin. 1t employs many difficult means
TO accomplish this end, all of which tend
TO building them up spiritually, mentally.
physically and socially. Some people,
however, think the Young Mems Chris
tian Association is an asylum for tramps,
religious deadbeats and inebriates. Nearly
every day some tramp, crank or bum is
directed to the association rooms by per-
sons who seem to think it is the easiest
way OF getting rid OF them. This class Of
applicants assume a very religious deter
mination while in the office, but only
make fun OF our generosity when they get
away from the rooms. Frequently II we
do not give them suit OF clothes or ray /.
their fare TO New York, where they have
a rich uncle, they go out OF the oiiicsy
swearing. Do not send man 10 the assoc
citation for assistance unless you are salts
fed yourself that he is worthy OF your
help.
4 few days ago a lady was heard TO say:
81 am not much in love with the Young
Mems Christian Association, because 1t
caters to the higher class OF society and is
therefore no. place for my poor, hard
worked boy"
Another lady said to one OF our men,
Ill -, al. a 40, h.
rooms OF the Young Mems Christian Assoc
ciation for ii is nothing but n resort for
tramps and common men," and thus wo
hear objections OF all sorts. Some people
have one idea and some another, but these
people know nothing whateveroi the work.
Not few good people think the secre-
tary has nothing TO do. For benefit OF
such, we desire to give the following rec
ord for November, and then ask them II
there is not enough variety TO keep one
! busy:
November LADY wanted the Associa-
ton TO take h little boy and care for him.
November "A young man with SICK
wife and child wanted secretary to find
them home.
Young man wanted TO borrow 81; as Sc
| curity, offered family Bible.
Young man wanted secretary TO assist
him in starting Sunday school.
November Ga lady came In 10 get Sec
rotary TO assist her in some gospel work.
Secretary visited young man and coun-
selled with him, at the request OF his
mother.
November l0-Young man asked secre-
tarv TO secure him aweeks board.
Gave sick boy pair Of shoes.
Paid visit 10 sick.
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man who was in great distress CONCERNING
his sinful life.
November IA man, with two little
boys who had left his home on account OF
domestic trouble, came 90 secretary 10 have
him secure homes Tor his boys.
young woman, IN great distress, away
from home, sent 10 secretary for assistance.
Word sen. To the office OF n little boy
who was being abused; the secretary
looked after him.
Prayed with n man who came 10 the
Office In great trouble.
November la.-loung man came TO the
secretary 10 counsel with him in reference
20 some trouble he had.
November 22.-Gaye blind man pair
81 shoes.
Young MN seeking position as teacher.
November 2i-loung man and his wife,
who were IN great trouble, came 10 secre-
tary for relief
Young man, seeking employment, told
secretary sad story OF treatment he had re-
ceivcd while at the hands OF his en-
ployer.
November 26-Man came In 10 borrow
money enough to buy some tools In order
that he might 20 30 work.
Young man, suffering with rheumatism,
md who was scarcely able 10 walk, told
secretary sad story OF being left alone.
without attention.
Young man, somewhat dcmentcd, came
In and annoyed secretary for about an
hour.
Young man who had been studying for
the ministry, because Of falling health
came In TO see II secretary could secure
him a position.
November 27-Visited Young man who
had his arm cut OF at a railroad depot.
And yet some people say We have
nothing 10 10.
, Mr.. MooDY's OPINION.
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