The morning call., 1891-10-18
MONEY FOR
STATE WORK.
Young Mems Christian ASSOcia-
tiOn Will Raise $4,000.
A Garments Branch Soon 10 Be Opened In
San FranCisCO-RepOrtS Of Dif-
ferent Committees.
Epecial to THE MORNING CALI

SACRAMENTO, Oct. 1.-THE Convention OF the
Young Mems Christian Association reassembled
In the Assembly Chamber this morning. with
First Viee-President L. j. Norton OF Napa In the
chair. The Bible training class was Teopeued
by Evangelist Rea0, who discussed subjects
brought forth by the reading. Sevsral others
participated in the discussion on the passages
presented. The report of State Secretary Meade
was read. One year ago, the report rected, there
were thlrty-three associations on the list. One
OF these has practically suspended, although
kept on the list. Since the last convention one
association has suspended work and practically
dlsDanded. No new associations have been or
ganlzed, although through the generosity OF
San Francisco gentleman room will soon be
opened there for a Garments branch Of the asso-
citation. The present numerical strength con-
sists of thirty lone associations, seven OF these
being in the colleges Of the State. Three OF the
thlrty-one are inactive at present, but expect 10
resume work.
INCREASED INTEREST.
The report speaks OF the increased interest
manifested In the associations ranks. rejOices III
eXlrlcation from the burden OF some financial
pressure In several places ana Is In the generally
healthy financial condition OF most associations.
The report regrets that work n new fields has
been retarded because OF the efforts spent In
overcoming obstacles resulting from njudlclous
building enterprise, etc. Sufficient money is be-
leyed TO be on baud. the report states, TO go on
with the erection of tile Berkeley College AssOci-
alton Building. From twenty-six reports re-
ceived the following facts have been cued:
Total membership, 4064; active members, IVA;
number of committeeman, 6l0; number OF en-
pOyes, 40; total amount Of current expenses,
S56,977; number OF associations Incorporated
16. The association buildings are valued at
S4G9,50O, with building funds amounting to
Sl45, ,7o9 total value OF building property and
A HEALTHY GROWTH NOTED.
Secretary Meade was warmly compllmented
by many Of the delegates upon the completeness
OF his report. The selection of a pl ace OF meet
ing for 1892 was then brought up aud opened
lively talk. Delegates from various cities urged
The advantage OF their respective points Tor The
convention Secretary Fay of San Jose read
telegram from Governor Markham inviting the
young men TO accept of the hOSpitallties OF Pasa-
deua. The southern delegar es had the best OF lt
place amid laundering applause. X. V.
Wall, Treasurer OF The State Committee,
read his report. II gave detailed account
OF all contributions received by the various as
sOcations. II showed that The total receipts
during the year past were S34OS 73; disburse-
meats, 1924 57-leaving balance Of STA l6
In the general treasury. committee was ap-
pointed 10 consider the report of the committee.
Ii notes the greatly increased attention that Is
being given to public STUDY and recommends the
addition OF evangelist bbe-classes where pOssl-
bic. Ii also notes healthy growth of the asso-
ciaIion during the year past aud calls atten ton
to the fact that all but two fields have General
Secretaries. Kedistrlcting the Stale Is recon-
mended, aud the turning over OF all funds COL
lected in the districts TO The State Fund Is ad-
vised. II recommends that no less than $4,000
b. Iaised for the prosecution OF State work dur
Ing the present year.
COMMITTEE APPOINTED.
1t indorses the action OF the committee In re-
tanning William II. Meade as State Secretary and
recommends his retention. 1t believes that
special attention should be given during lhe
coming year 10 the development Of work among
colleges; it believes the time has come when
railroad work ought 10 be taken up In this State
aud advises that one or Two Bible classes be held
next summer; mat the development OF Junior
Department work furnishes field for assOcla-
tiOn effort, the importance OF which cannot be
overeslmated. On recommendation Of the State
Committee the following were elected 10 couSti-
tute the committee for the ensuing year:
R.N. Wait, \. II. Fish, h. j. McCoy, w. f. Glib
son. J. j. Pfiesler, NJ. S. Woodlands d. j. King,
San Francisco; q. T. Hawley. ID. K. Collins, j.
5. Watson, Oak land; T. II. Ridge, E. S. Field f.
NJ. Porter, A. b. Embree, Los Angeles; A. NJ.
Drew Fresno; l.. {. McAfee, Bakersheld q. w.
MarslOn, San Diego; Giles kellogg, Coronado;
David JuchS. Monterey; l.. j. Norton, Robert
Corbett, Napa; q. NJ. Campbell. j. L. Speares,
Sacramento; o. I. Dyer, Riverside; +. II. abb.
w. j. Kirkpatrick, San Jose; II. A. Horton,
RedlandS; A. T.. NJ. StrOug, Pasadenai Q. NJ.
Collins, Santa Cruz.
At the evening session E. l.. Gates OF the In.
ternational Committee told what the as sOciatiOn
was doing for railroad companies through their
employees. Ii. j. Mccoy made stirring appeal
to carry State work during the coming year,
which resulted in adding Sl34 to the sum pre-
vlOusly pledged The convention then adjourned.