The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-01-20
THE wADDEL Y. NJ. @. A. BUILDING
A Call for Funds to Promote the En-
terprise.

Tho Young Mems Christian association
Of tho Southwestern Presbyterian univer-
sity. having no definite quarters Of It's own
In the university buildings. and desiring
TO increase the sphere OF its influence In
the student body, as the university grows,
year by year, have decided TO execute the
following scheme: We propose 10 erect n
substantial brick building on the college
grounds, 10 be known as the Waddel
Young Mems Christian association hall,
named In honor Of our beloved chancellor,
DR.. John n. waddel. and we propose
that this shall be monument Of our APP
probation Of his grand fife work. We pro.
pose also TO III this building up so that II
will be comfortable and attractive, with
pading-room, gymnasium. etc.
Now, In order 10 raise sufficient funds
for this undertaking, We propose 10 appeal
10 our alumni, all old students and their
parents, the ministers and members Of
our southern church and friends Of the
university, but especially the friends and
admirers Of Dr. Waddcl all "yer the south
We also propose 10 raise money by sys.
tenn of lectures and entertainments
This u our plan, and II i necessary fur
thcr 10 state that u n heartily indorscd by
the nculiy and executive committee OF
the board 81 directors Of the university.
We would urge all the friends OF this
movement 10 grant us their support. II
will increase our moral and spiritual inhu.
cncc among the students, and ~ long m Il
remains true that not moro than one In
ten who leave college non-proicsing
Christian ever changes his life, this Is an
allimporiant consideration. We must got
hold OF them herr and shape the minds Of
those who shall lead the thought Of future
ycars. We can attract waywarl young men
from places Of immomliiy and sin. which
we arc unable 90 do In our present condi.
ton 10 any large extent.
There " another appeal. Let us build n
monument 20 the life work II DIR. wad.
del. The work Of characterization lies very
near 10 his heart, and lac has said publicly
on several occasions that 20 the work Of
this association he attributed fully one.
half Of tho success Of this institution. In
every good work VIC always had his hearty
support. We propose now 10 show our
appreciation Of him. By all our love for
him, by all wonls 81 wisdom he has given
IA, by all the Cody example he has set
before US, by all that we value his great
NoFuht anu liuiuuFtiN NuuiHt UNI We hft, IN
some measure, 20 influence In the coming
yean Of the institution, let ms come 10.
gc,hcr and build n beautiful house that
shall ftly pcrpctuatc his memory.
We solicit voluntary contributions from
all who read this. Sums less than $40
must DO cash; larger subscriptions can he
made payable quarterly, within a years
time. Scnd all contributions 10 the trcas-
urcr Of the building committee, John r.
llcmdon, lock Box 22l, Clarksyillc, Tenn
We began this scheme with prayer and
conservation 10 God. and We hope II will
meet the hearty approval and support OF
all, and will further the glory Of God and
the Rcdecmer's kingdom on earth.
Youn In the Drd,
4. n. RicE, JR., Ch'm'n.
J. VI. SYKEs.
JonS X HERsDos,
X A. HADES,
q. A. ALrrArurR.
Building Committee.