The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1888-04-19

U6 NOulGIl VI biiC AuoHCi6u Iltui SL
having accepted the proposition of Guy
, Cochran, Esq, president of the Y. M. c.
A., for the purchase of their church prop
erty, Mr.. Cochran called meeting of
ratified the action of President Cochran,
and thus finally secured the transfer OF
the church property to the Y. M. G. A.
But to be assured of an endorsement Of
a meeting of the subscribers to tie build
ing fluid, to ascertain what they would
have to say in the matter. The meeting
was held III the Y. M. G. A. hall last
meeting to order, and on his motion, II.
d. Peck, Esq. was elected chairman, and
II e, TinSley, Esq, Secretary. Mr. Peck
briefly stated the object of the meeting,
and gave the reasons why the Lutheran
church lot was preferable to the lot at the
corner Of Beverly and Lewis SITS. He said
the y M. G.. a. had been very reluctant
to build on the corner of Beverly and
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urged by the Methodists: that in the effort
to obviate this difficulty. by securing an
other lot. the members of the Directory
had upon consultation with asso-
of the association buildings in the
country had rental values attached to
their properties from which to raise
a support fund for current expenses,
that the running expenses of the building
would be the same, wherever built-and
that revenue could be had on the church
lot, while none could be looked for on the
other lot higher up town.
Mr.. McIlhany explained the action of
the Board in relation to the building OPP,
erations, in very clear and highly salts
factory manner, from its inception to the
present time. He gave The figures show
ing to the entire satisfaction of all present
that The proposed plans could be success
fully carried oCt He cited the fact that
all the friends of the Y M. e. A. advised
location in the business part of the town
and that this plan has been followed in
New York, Norfolk, and in 81 out of
every 100 buildings erected by the Y. NJ.
G. A. Richmond and Lynchburg had de-
waited from the rule and sadly regretted a
mistake which could not now be remedied.
Mr.. w. A. Burke endorsed the figures
given by Mr.. McIlhany, and offered the
following resolution which was unanl-
mously adopted: "Resolyed that the SUBJ
scribeTs present ratify the action of the
Board of Directors in the purchase of the
Lutheran church property
G.. G. Gooch, Esq, made a ringing
speech in favor OF the proposition, saying
it was the best thing the Board could
have done. j. E. Graham. who at first
thought it bad move, had after thinking
it oyer, come to the conclusion that it was
the best plan. He earnestly approved it.
J. Fl. Wayt gave the experience of the
Masonic Order in paying off a debt of
10000 IN four years.
The proposition was further endorsed
by W. J. Nelson, J. N. Mcfarland, Hugh
w. Henry, I. D. Ransom, Col. J. II. Skin
ner, and A. F. Robertson,
The endorsement of such men, who
have in their private matters, managed
their affairs successfully, is tower Of
strength for this new enterprise. Presi-
dent Cochran and the Board of Directors
are to be commended for the good judg.
ment they have shown in reaching such
happy conclusion in this matter.
The plans will be speedily prepared, and
when the approval of the Circuit Court is
had the 10th of May next, the work of re-
moval of the old church building and the
erection of handsome Y NJ. c. A. build
ing will be at once begun.
In removing the present church build
ing many tender memories and associa.
tions will be broken up. but the church
people will soon be interested in the new
structure they propose to build on Lewis
street opposite the residence of Maj. Bell.
There is, however, one object for which
We must speak word. What is to be-
for more than so years, unmoved by hope
OF fear, and without promise of reward,
has pointed to the people of our city, the
hours as they swiftly passed away into the
ocean of eternity. What shall be done
with the town clock? Let the plan of the
building include tower, to be paid for by
the city, in which clock of modern de-
sign and arrangement can be placed by the
city, lighted at night by electricity, so that
the belated traveller can tell the time, as
we'll as he who looks into the face of the
clock in the brightness of the MONDAY sun.
A town clock has become public neces
sity in Staunton, most of our people have
never known the town without it. So we
must have it. and the City Fathers must
put it there.
Let there be no laggards, but let every
man come up to the work. Give every
one an opportunity to help in this noble
Christian enterprise. Let those in au-
thority be active, energetic and brave;
and ere the chilling blasts of another win.
ter come upon us, our young men will have
a pleasant and attractive home, where all
the physical, moral, and religious powers
will be developed, making them better
citizens and producing nober types of
Christian manhood.
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StauntGD Cannery Company.
n company uhuei tHe doo'o Hdme LIDS
been organized to do general canning
business in the City of Stanton, Va. The
officers for the first year. are l. Witt, Esq,
president; II. HUTCHINSON, Esq, sec'y;
Messrs l. Witt, H. Hutchinson, g. S.
Baker. G. G. Gooch, and w FL. Fl. Lynn,
directors. The president and directors
will make application to Judge McLaugh-
lin for incorporation. The company will
own real estate necessary to carry on their
business, and will give employment to a
large number of people during the canning
season,
Their object will be to begin with can
ming tomatoes; and for that purpose they
are prepared to contract with farmers to