Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-11-23
NEW YIN. c. A. Building
A RALLY OF YOUNG MEN AT THE ASSOGIA
TON ROOMS LAST NIGHT.
At Which Over $1,000 is Pledged for the Proposed
Improvements The Plans Explained by
Secretary Lynch.

1t now looks like the new Young
Mems Christian Association building is
an assured fact. The rally of young
men last night in response to the cards
of invitation which were issued was
very gratifying to the older members.
1t was the intention to raise $1,000 In
a year in pledges from young men, but
the pledges exceeded that amount by
$500, and it is confidently hoped that
young men who were not present last
evening will swell the aggregate several
hundred more.
The meeting was opened by the sing
ing of several hymns, after which Mr..
w. A. List led in prayer. lie then
briefly explained the object OF the rally.
The proposed extension of the building
would cost about $4,000, and 1t was
proposed TO raise the first 81, 900 among
the young men. He likened the young
men TO the foundation stones of the
building, and said they could not expect
the remaining $4,000 necessary for the
work to be raised unless they would
take the initiative.
Secretary Lynch then made an eX-
PLANTATION of the proposed improvements
from plans which were suspended oyer
the platform, and he said the enlarge
ment of the building was pressing ne.
cessity There was seventeen feet OF
unocuptad ground belonging TO the As
ISOLATION on Twentieth street and TWEEN
ty-four on the other side. II was propose
to practically tear down the present
building, and erect one which will COW
er the entire ground. He first explained
the basement plan. The gymnasium
will be enlarged, and more room given
for bath rooms. The most important
Improvement on this floor will be four
bowling alleys, which it is proposed to
place on the alley side. On the
first floor the front portion will not be
changed, but broad stairway Will
lead 10 the hall on the second floor.
The room on this floor at present used
for meetings, will be enlarged. from 16
to 40 feet in width. On the second
floor. the hall. which has always been
too small for the entertainments and
larger meetings Of the Association, will
be enlarged 10 about twice its present
size. and there will be stage 10 feet
deep. and windows on all sides, giving
perfect ventilation. The hall will be 76
feet wide and 50 feet deep. AT present
the seating capacity is $50. The new
hall would increase this TO $50. 1t Is
also proposed to have an additional
story on the new building, which will
be divided into 16 lodging rooms, each
l2x16 feet, which would be a source OF
considerable revenue TO the AsSocia-
zion.
When Mr.. Lynch had finished, State
Secretary J. G. Sims held the attention
of the audience for about fifteen min
utes. He said he could not help think
ing the present building inadequate TO
reach the seven or eight thousand
Young men in Wheeling. He empha-
sized the necessity of earnestness In the
work, and Of liberality on the part OF
the young men, so as TO impress people
~ rnnaos TO vVe-H eartair the' 500 Js''
could be raised, If the young men
would subscribe literally.
Rev. A. Ii. Zimmerman delivered the
next address. The nobleSt thought In
human life. he said, is in living beyond
ourselves for Others. Every man must
think of something besides himself. He
spoke OF earthly immortality, and cited
many Illustrations Of public beneIac-
torS. who were rememb ered by succeed
icg generations for their deeds. de
then discussed the subject from spir-
itual standpoint, and urged the young
men to act as they pray. Let each give
according to his measure.
While Rev. Zimmerman was talking,
printed pledges were distributed In the
audience, aud the young men requested
10 fiji in the blanks with as much as
they were ready to pledge for a year, In
monthly payments. 1t was explained
that the men who were able to con-
tribute literally were not 'in 1t" last
night. Only the younger men. Rev. Zim-
norman started the Dall a-rolIing. lie
asked how many were willing to contrl-
bute SO a mouth. No response. This
was little high. Then 50, IS, 81, So,
with but few responses. Then %
month. and several blanks were filled
in and read by Secretary Sims. From
81 To g. so there were few responses,
but the latter sum brought forth num-
her. Then s. subscriptions were ask
ed. and the uShers were kept busy car
rying the slips of paper to the Secre-
tary's desk. When II month was
reached, there were 35 or 40 pledges,
and some promised so cents a month.
When Secretary Sims footed up the
hedges, the aggregate amounted to over
S13 90. and the result was announced
amid general applause. Rev. thinner
man then led in prayer, after which all
the young men repaired to the rooms
down stairs, and light refreshments