Evening journal., 1889-03-11
FOR YOUNG MEN.
Another Conference on Young Mems
Chrfstian Association-A Committee to
Solicit subscriptions.

Another Conference on Young Mem
Christian Association-A Committee e
Solicit subscriptions.
On Saturday evening, at the residepe,
of Job II. jackson, a meeting was held te
organize Young Mems Christian Asso
citation. At meeting held on
pointed TO issue invitations for Saturday
nights conference About 100 were
issued. Among those present were Job
II. Jackson, Ellwood q. Jackson, viii
liam M. Candy, Charles Baird, A. CAV
throp, George w. Todd, Lewis P. Bush.
Jr., Professor l. T. Johnson, J. S. Beetem
G. w. Pussy. Thomas X. Porter. the
Rev. Vaughn s. Collins, d. w Harlan
and W. 5. Prickett. ESQ.
L. r Bush, Jr., acted as chairman and
W. ). Prickett, ESQ.,, as secretary.
David McConaghey. Jr., general score
tary of the Philadel phia association; w.
Il. Morris, general secretary of the
Baltimore association and w. f. Wayte
OF the state organization. addressed the
meeting.
Mr.. McConaghy described in glowing
terms how the association idea original
ing in London some forty five years ago,
had completely cireumnavigated the
globe, and last year at the General Con
ference in Brooklyn, there were present
representatives from every civilized
country of the world.
Mr. McConoughey alo spoke Of the
work in Philadelphia, where, under the
leadership of Wanamaker and other
men, the association had grown to such
magnificent proportions, building the most
splendid hall in this continent and organ
izing six branch associations in the diff
ferent social and industrial centres Of
the city.
The work done conforms to the four
sided character of young men and begins
first, with the physical To provide for
the physical development and well being
of the young men.
Secondly, the minds of the young men
are developed by classes in photography.
type writing, physics, bookkeeping,
music and the various branches Of a
business education.
Thirdly, the social instincts are pro-
vided for by games of various kinds,
sociables and weekly informal gather
ings. Every week they gather in the
parlors to meet new members, sing etc.
and on the holidays they keep open house.
The spiritual needs of the young were
as carefully studied and provided for in
meetings, bible classes and lectures on
scriptural subjects Those are admitted
into full membership who are over six
teen years of age, and only those are per-
mitted to vote who belong 10
some evangelical church. al
though others are entitled to
all other privilege is This is to preserve
to the association, as it names implies
Christian"
The gentlemen present were heartily
unanimous in the view that such an asso-
citation is needed here, as is shown by the
number of clubs being formed and the
success of the draughting school.
Although sufficient funds could
have been subscribed in the meet
ing, yet as it was desired to get as many
interested in the Enterprise as possible,
it was ordered on the motion of Mr..
Jackson that committee be appointed
by Mr.. Bush, of which he be chairman,
who should in company with Mr.. Wayte,
cali upon citizens and urge them to assist
in this much needed work.
The individual sentiment of many per-
sons who attended the meeting was that
the Institute building offered better facil.
tiles for the Y. N. G. A. work than any
other in the city. 1t is very probable
that the directors Of the Institute build
ing will be approached on the matter.
In case the building was secured
for the purpose the drawing school would
be incorporated as one of the classes Of
the association and the greater part Of
the building used for its purposes.
1t is believed that an association could
be run for 81, 600 year. When SO, 900
has been raised by subscription it is
probable that it will be organized