Evening journal., 1890-01-22
gNloYMlNr EoR YOUNG MEN.


Young Mems Christian Association.
The monthly meeting of the members
of the Y. nj c. A., was held at the asso-
citation building, No. 1907 Market street,
| last evening. A sociable with refresh
ments followed the meeting. About
seventy members were present.
President Charles Baird presided. The
committee on membership reported the
admission of the following new members
Active-Richard I. Dix, Calvin G..
Thomas, David w. Harlan, Edward B.
Lynch, James Ii. Appleby, Andrew j.
TAYLOR, Charles h. Walter, Walter g.
Drake, Charles H. Gray, John II. Cole,
Herbert Polhill DR.. Frederick g..
Ritchie.
observation-disclosures G. Stock, Charles
R. Davis, Harry G. Chandler, Leonard H.
Pyle, William Shepheard, William Lin
dell, Robert P. Edwards, ]. r. Bailey.
Frank w. Mcdowell, John w. Bamber.
Sustaining-Rev. f. w. Long, Rev.
Frank T. Benson, Rev. Moses Heath.
The membership of the association is
now 250. 1t is hoped that the figure
may be raised to 800 by May /.
The reception committee reported that
it was arranging for a series Of monthly
receptions, for members. which would
probably be held on the second Tuesday
/ of each month. A public reception would
be held on Washington's birthday. Two
members of the committee were present
at the building each evening and Sunday
afternoon. The boarding house committee
reported that a register had been opened
/ az the office in which the address OF
| boaring houses were entered as soon a:
| they were found suitable homes for
young men. The employment. religious
meeting and other committees also re-
ported.
The gymnasium apparatus in the build
ing at Tatnall street and Delaware ave
nue. has been purchased by the associa
tion and will soon be moved. DR.. A. E
Frantz has donated years subscriptoI
to the Electrical World.
Secretary J. r. King gave an accOun
of the proceedings OF the Hagerstowl
convention. he stated that Presiden
Charles Baird had been made a membei
of the state committee, to represen
Wilmington and Delaware. District OF
ganizauion had been effected. The East.
ern district included Delaware and par
of Maryland, called the Wilmington dis
trict, with headquarters at Wilmington
District conventions would be arrange
for.
William H. Slavery described the Sun
day meetings Of the convention.
The special committee on resolution
on the death of Gymnasium Instructo
George w Partridge, reported the FOL
lowing, which were adopted;
Whereas, 1t has pleased God in b
mercy to remove from amongst us on
beloved brother, George w. Partridg
therefore, be it
Resolved, That by his death we hav
, lost an ardent and conscientious workt
in our cause, kind and loving instruC
tor and devout Christian.
Resolved. That this association high
appreciated the ability displayed by OF
n beloved brother in fulfilling IL
duties of his position.
I Resolved, That our heartfelt syH
I pathy be extended to his bereaved fami
!. in this hour Of affection. And be
further
Resolved, That a copy Of these resc
. lutions be inserted in the daily papei
and copy rendered to the family Of Il
! | deceased. ''W. Fl. slavery,
IS. D. DUKES,
IF. l.. HOWARD.
: Committee.
The following exercises we're give
l. Duet, "The Minute Gun at Sea, N.
J. Hadley and Fred Bsaston; recitatio
!, '.Sheridans Ride, Earnest f. Keigwi
l. recitation, 1.-THE Stigma" Charles
II Palmer.
d After the meeting adjourned refres
n ments of lemonade and cake we're serv
by the reception committee The con
i mittee is as folio US Robert Adair, T.
y H. Messenger, Jr., L. w. Walker, H.
J. Stauffer, w. S. Mitchell, N. F. Hsdle
2 John s. Miller, Jr., John w. Lawson. j
s George B. Crozier. John w. Barr, E.
e Keigwin, w. H. Partridge, NJ
Pickel, w. B. Smith and George
Is Rhoads.