The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-01-15
ASSOCIATION WORK
The secretarvship - Anniver.Ary Nszs
Month.

Ever since the death Of Mr.. T. d. VIII
kinson, the late general secretary Of H.
Young Mems Christian Association, the
members OF the Association have been
deeply interested In the question VINO Is
going 10 be the coming man. AT "A recent
meeting OF the Board Of Directors com
mittee mas been appointed 10 select csnal-
date. The committee consists OF Nessrs Is d.
Ouarles. X. ;. B0sber, &. X. Willis, How
ard SwinefOrd. and II. +. johnson. rosI
applicat ons for the position nave sheaut
| been received, but the members OF the coul-
mitfee do not deem il advisable 10 diSulge
the names OF the candidate at this time.
The question to be decided by those VINO
have TO make the selection narrows down
| TO whether a young man ron this city y to
be the choice O. some experienced worker
from out Of town should be placed Mt the
head of the organization. There seems to
be considerable difference OF opinion on TINS
pOint among the prominent members OF tne
Association and even the members OF the
Board OF Directors are not OF uniform
opinion.
QUALIFICATIONS.
In speaking TO a representative OF The
TIMES on the matter last night gentleman
who takes a deep interest IN the AssOcla
ton. EXPRESSED himselfin III following man
ner on the qualifications wEich a success
| fnl candidate for the Office should have; lo
the Young man who is DESTROYS OF making
his life fruitful in blessings TO his fellows,
| and who has natural ability in this direc'
ton. the opportunities offered in the gene
raj secretaryship Of the Young Mems CHRIS
tian Association are very great.
The office. however, is one lnrOlvlns
great responsibility, and requiring varied
and peculiar gifts, and the entrance upon
| il is such an important matter in the life oil
| a young man, that he cannot afford 70 bt
hsstt in his conclusions concerning II.
| "A practical experience OF several years
on the committees Of successful assOcia
ton affords excellent training. aud has de'
veloped some Of our most efficient secre
taries, but it frequently happens that some
one who has natural qualifications ana
is drawn to the work, has no such OPP
portunity. The least that such a person
can do i'm order o gain a clear understand
| Ing OF the work is 10 spend number o.
weeks will, one or more associations wher'
! all departments Of the work are carried on
where he can have the counsel OF practlca
and experienced secretaries and an OppOr
tunity TO test himself practically In IL
| He shOnld loose no opportunity
for engaging in every department OF tnt
work possible during his STAY. lie shouIo
be much in company with the secretar!
both in and out Of the rooms, and, as spe'
| cial favor. ask the privilege OF meeting VIII
meetings. and. if possible, with the BOart
of Directors, that he may familiarize MIN
| self with their work.
..Thc Young Mems Christian Association
Training school at Springfield, Mass;
affords an excellent opportunity for sucl
thorough preparation. and has received I'M
hearty endorsement Of the international
| Convention Of the Association Of the United
States and British Provinces, the Inter
national Association Of General Secretaries
and many Of the state conventions.
Mr.. II. o. Williams, the state secrelaf!
who is at present in charge Of the Associa'
ton i'm this city. for obvious reasons, DE
! clined 10 be quoted on the subject. lie ex
/ pressed, however, his confidence that gOOI
selection would be made.
! ASSOCIATION ANNIVERSARY.
Mr.. Williams is busily engaged in max
ing arrangements for the anniversary OF th'
| Association, to take place on February
10th, on which occasion DIR. W. ID. W
| Tudor, Of Broad-Street Methodist Episcopa
| church, will deliver an GRAFTON.
| The outlook for the coming state COnVen
( ton to be held at Lynchburg from February
18th TO 18th is very encouraging, and large
delegations are expected from the dlneren'
parts Of the State. Mr. X. X. McBurney
general secretary OF the Association IN Ne"
York city, will be present. He is the 0ldes
and perhaps abest general secretary IN as
ISOLATION work to-day, and has done more
for the advancement Of the cause than an,
other man. During the convention five par
| Tor conferences will be held i'm homes O
leading business men OF Lynchburg for dis
cussion Of spec al lines Of the work. Ih'
representatives Of the several associa
tions of the state at the convention Is MOI
limited. and young men, business men, and
ministers, whether members OF tho assOcia
ton or not. will be welcome. IL is expect
ed that Richmond will be represented by a
least twenty-five delegates.
Personal and General.