The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-05-04

chance to observe the manly, business
like character of the men engaged n as
eociation work as employees Mr.. Conan Z
Is the recipient of many communicat ion q
from those who had o do with the men
while they were In Providence. all speak
ing highly of them.
committees organized and laid plans for
the years work. The cbairmen ap-
pointed were as follows: Religious work
committee, Edward T. Pierce, M. D.;
reception and social committee, Howard
Fuller; relief department committee.
William lillian. Macnair; jupior , department
and instruction department committee.
Horace S. Tarbell; physical department
committee, Harry II. Palmer.
Tho Junior E ucampment
The most important event during the
summer months was the encampment of
the Junior department. on Prudence
island. Tents were. pitched July s. and
from that day until July 10 about one
hundred members enjoyed camp life.
The coed results from the annual encam mp
ment appear to be far reaching.
On Oct. 2 the evening educational
classes were opened. On Mondays and
Wednesdays, at D. m, instruction was
given in. algebra and geometry, freehand
manship and shorthand; on Wednesdays,
ut 8 p. M, in vocal music; on Tuesdays
and Thursdays, at 8 p. M, in advanced
mechanical drawing, business arith-
metic, composition, bookkeeping and
French; on Fridays, at 8 p. m, in elocu-
tton. Emergency lectures were also
given on Friday evenings. The classes
were open to all members Of the associa-
tJon. There were 332 different pupils
and q total enrolment OF 4U7, which is
142 less than the total number of students
IN Brown university given In the last
annual catalogue.
On Friday evening. October %, the
Columbia Concert company opened the
members' course of twelve lectures and
entertainments Speakers of well-known
abilities and talented companies pleased
large audiences. t...-
On Monday evening, October 81. the
1yceum held its first anniversary. The
sociation. There Is junior lyceum and
= senior iyceum.
A number of very pleasing social
events were given during the winter by
the association On Oct, Columbus
reception was given. Thanksgiving day
175 young men away from homo were en-
tertained aud enjoyed. a turkey dinner.
On Oct. II, Jan. III and April 12 general
receptions were neld. These were bril-
liant occasions. In addition to these a
number OF receptions were given TO new
and renewal members.
The Junior department observed the
third anniversary Of its organization in
April by holding q series Of evangelistic
meetings which were conducted with
much success by John M. Dick. Every
Friday evening during the winter the
Junior department has held business
meeting, social or entertainment
The success In the physical department
has been rs marked as ia any other.
There has been a slight increase In mem
bership and great increase In attend
ance. Gymnasium exhibits have been
pleasing features Of the work in this de-
partment.
In connection with the physical depart
ment a bowling club was organized Its
members are MessrA Derry. Ellis. Nc
Crenv, Harold and Pettigrew. This
club has met number OF others and has
proved strong organization.
Religious work.
The work In the social and physical
departments has greatly aided the re-
ligious work. Song services for men
have been held on Sunday at 4:30 p. m,
services for young men on wednesday
evenings at o'clock, and Satui day
evening services at the same hour. GOOD
speaking aud special musical servic q
have drawn large congregations, and
many persons have professed their faith
fn Jesus
Tue week Of prayer for young men,
Nov 10 to 10, was observed, and special
weekday evening meetings were held.
TIE assoc alton has for the past
ten years met its current expenses
The only existing debt is .u.tLe build
In. II amounts TO $1,000 Oh this
sum tl1, ,302 have been raised entirely by
subscriptions, In which way an endeavo-
IL being made 10 raise the remainder.
The membership on the fist ~ April
was 1891. OF this number se5 were
active, os6 associate. 81 lady and 32o
Junior members.
Al the resent election these officers
were chosen for the ensuing year : Presi-