The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-18
SECRETARY.
MR. CANDLIsH LIKELY TO BE THE
NEW MN.

HIf Meeting with Members Of the Board
Here. Who Are FavorabIy Impressed with
His Ability to Fill the Position with
Credit.
Mr.. Alexander Candlsh. assistant secretary
of the Twonty-third street Branch Of the
Young Mems Christian Association Of New
York, left here last night at o'clock for his
home.
As stated in yesterdays TIMES, Mr.. Cand-
hsh had taken an active part IN the proceed
ings of the late State convention at Lynch
burg. Mr.. Candish was invited 10 stop over
in this city on his return trip to be-
come acquainted with the members OF
the Board of Directors and the active
member Of this association. lie did 80 and
arrived in this city yesterday morning with
the intention to continue his journey the
same night While here he met quite num-
Der of the active members and number OF
the directors Of the organization also dropped
in during the day.
For various reasons Mr.. Candlish had been
considered just the person To- become
the successor of Secretary williamson
by those who were instrumental IN
his coming hcre Before the con
ventiOn met at Lynchburg the Board OF Dl-
in regard 10 the filling of the position until
after this gathering: and at various times the
hope had been expressed that suitable sclec-
ton might be made after this event.
THEY FAVOR HIM.
II is true that the committee who were Sc
lected bv the Board 10 recommend q suitable
candidate did not take any official action,
but at least part of the members have SINCE
then met Mr. Candlish. and while they have
not vet directly SO stated, II 10 supposed that
they are considering the adyisahlliy of ten
derinc the place 10 Mr. Candlish. Nmic all
the members of the Board were requested 10
be present at an informal reception nj the
Association building on MONDAY aitcrn9on'
and il was stated 10 them that Mr. Candllsh
would be there. only four or five OF them
managed 10 put in an appearance.
SIr Candlsh was later III tho day. requested
10 extend his stay for another day, ana me
consented to do SO. but none Of the other
members of the Board had an Opportunity To
meet him. In the meantime 1t had been
noised about among the members that Mr..
Candlish might possibly be the next score
tary and the active members seemed ANXIOUS
10 meet him. Those who were lucky enough
TO do so were al once captiyated 10y the suaye
manners Of the gentleman, and scores OF them
have since then expressed the wish that Slr.
Candlsh might be the coming man.
OUGHT TO HAVE A SECRETARY.
The Board Of Directors have not yet de-
cided on a meeting nor has the committee
taken any action. However, 1t Is extremely
desirable that immediate action Ice taken.
Mr.. James s. Atkinson, the assistant sccre-
,ary, who Is at present IN charge, does al. IN
his power and rs President Traycrs said m
his annual report. lis dischargng ms duties
with most commendable fidelity This posi-
ton is a very trying one. and his health Is
rapidly giving away under the great strain.
The building needs thorough cleaning and
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off until an executive head has been secured
for the organization. Under the existing
circumstances il is rather difficult To induce
young men to Join the Association, and those
who are III il are not any too well pleased
with the present state of affairs.
HARD TO F1ND A SUITABLE MAN.
Those who have any knowledge of the re-
quirements of the Office Of secretary and the
qualities which q successful candidate ought
To have. admit that IT IS not an easy matter 10
find suitable man For the man should not
only have executive ability and strict business
capacity, but he should also be a well trained
and highly educated man of social standing
and tact, who can at once decide on
the proper manner i'll which members or
strangers should be approached. That he
should have an umblemshed character and
be faithful Christian goes without saying
All these requirements seem 10 be met IN
the person of Mr.. Candlish, who for the past
four years has been in.charge of the Employ
ment Bureau of the New York Association. In
this capacity it has been his good fortune
TO acquire rare business ability. and he
would no doubt be able to raise the Assocla-
ton, in every way, 10 the standard which 1t
should occupy in city Of the size Of the cap
ital of the Old Dominion State.
NOT AN APPLICANT.
Mr. Candlish has at no time been an APP
plicant for the position, hut his heart Is filed
with the desire to serve the cause Of the as
socation work as much as he is able TO-. He
has admitted, however, that he would be
willing to accept the position if Of
fered, provided that certain conditions are
granted him by the Board. 1t is
understood that he would insist on one thing.
namely, that the Board give him sufficient
help in the line of jantors, TO keep the build
ing in clean condition; for if anwherc II
should be the rule in the building of an ASSOC
citation Of that character, that cleanliness is
next 10 godliness. Only when this rule Is
strictly observed, young men from our best
families can be induced TO become useful
members of the association.
Mr.. Candlish stated that the Board of Dir
rectors of the New York Association have eX-
pressed desire to retain his services and
have offered 10 raise his salary 5000 II seems,
therefore, that immediate action will be ne
cessary, if the Board of Directors of this city
should desire TO secure that gentleman for the
position of secretary.