The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-21
Wet Hanover rr.sbyt.ry.
LET 2BI TOEK 90 ON
The Debt of the y. VI. &. A. TO be Wiped Out
THIS Fveniur

Ihere was hardly a happier set OF
people TO be found in this city Yesterday
IMAM the directors. officers and members
OF the Young Mems Christian Associa-
lion, who were highly eiated over the
result OF the meeting on Thursday even
ins In the Chamber of Commerce build
Ing. From remarks made by those who
were unable to attend that meeting. it
Is 10 be hoped that at the meeting which
VIII be held this evening at $50 o'clock
the entire debt VIII Toe wiped out The
experience OF the past few days has shown
That the association has warm friends
IN this city. who win not allow the in
stitution TO 80 down.
Everywhere IN business circles yester-
day encouraging remarks could be heard
from the lips o. those who sympathize
with the association, and It was fire.
Quently said that the collections should
be continued until a sufficient amount
had been raised to thoroughly repair the
association building.
The meeting to be held this evening
promises TO be as enthusiastic as the one
on Thursday. and if assurances of as
sistance mean anything. all the money
needed will be subscribed before the
night passes away.
Mayor Ellyson. the chairman Of the
gathering OF citizens on last Thursday
evening. has issued the following call,
wherein he invites all those who wish to
manifest their interest in the welfare
Of young men to attend the meeting this
evening:
Mayors Office
Richmond. Va, April 20. 1894
To the Citizens Of Richmond:
The Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Of this city has been for sine time
seriously embarrassed in its work by
reason Of a debt OF $4,000 incurred I'm the
construction Of its new building. 4 meet
Ing FOR the purpose Of raising money TO
pay or this debt was held in the assem-
biy-roOm Of the Chamber Of Commerce
on yesterday afternoon, when nearly
$1,000 Of the amount needed was sub
sc-ibed.
AS the payment Of these subscriptions
was made conditioned upon securing
the whole amount needed. and as the
results Of yesterdays conference were
so gratifying, IL has been deemed best
for the further prosecution Of this work
That another meeting should be held I'm
the assembly-room Of the Chamber of
Commerce tomorrow Saturday after
noon, April 2lst. at $50 o'clock. and /
most cordially invite all who are inter
ested In promoting the welfare Of the
young men Of Richmond TO attend this
meeting.
The board Of management Of the as
sociaton appeal to all citizens to aid
In this movement. and they feel that
the generous responses already received
Will be seconded by those who were not
able 10 be present at the meeting on
yesterday. j most earnestly and con-
hdently appeal to the business men of
Richmond TO come TO the rescue Of this
noble institution. which has DONE and is
doing. so much for the promotion Of
the spiritual. moral. intellectual, and ply
steal well-being OF our young men. If
any are unable TO attend ] hope they
will not fail TO send their subscriptions.
The work OF this association is one which
should have the hearty support and en-
enlargement OF every good citizen.
]. TAYLOR ELLYSON.
Chairman.