The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1894-11-22
i've member in taking up the Presi-
dency. We refer to our brother, III.

J dency. we refer TO our brother, ii.
e. Rondthaler.
The previous years work and man
/ agement was reported to the people
through public anniversary meetings
1 in each church on November 10Th,
| plan doing much good for the cause.
| Inthe month of November $500
| was raised by State Secretary Coul-
ter's help Through the efforts of the
Finance Committee, with the General
sum was increased to nearly s., 500; in
| Guiding, of course, the membership
! fees paid by the young men.
| This encouraged the Directors to
| plan to continue the work on the same
scale and magnitude as in the previous
year Notwithstanding the hard times.
The three rooms in Jacobs block
were therefore rented for another
| year, as the best obtainable at that
| time. Some improvements in the
Reading Room were ordered, and an
| additional purchase of hymn books
made.
The Board realizes that even now
| the Association is vet lacking much in
the way of equipment and accommt-
| dation for the many-sided work that
| the Association should be doug for a
| membership of over four hundred,
and the many hundreds of other
young men and boys of the Twin
! Cities. Especially do we feel the lack
] of suitable apartments for the Junior
| department for boys work. The need
| of building is thus made manifest,
| but we are doing the best that is pos
| sible with the funds placed at our dis
| posal by the people of the two cities
We have thought it best to arrange
| to have continued the services of our
! present General Secretary. His re-
| ports made to Us monthly show of his
work, which has been partially mani
| fest to all of you. He has, under the
direction Of the Board, labored, for
| one year and a half as the general or
ganiZer and counsellor of the working
| forces, and the result of the work, and
| the committee reports, and the size of
| the membership roll oest Indicate how
his methods and inspiration have
been inStilled into our work. A much
larger than usual proportion of his
time this year has had to be spent
looking after the finances. He has
also lent portion of his time to the
State and district interests to some
| avail.
With the men and means at his
command we think he has done all
that could be expected, and are Ger
tain that his labors have not been in
the Association will be kept strong
enough to long retain him as Secre-
tdry.
With considerable pride we speak
of the efforts of our committees in
stating that through their Jealous
work, and a growing appreciation of
the benefits of the Association, the
membership enrolment has grown
from three hundred and ten at the
close of the previous year to four hun
dred and eight at the end of the past
fiscal year. We have now by far the
largest Association in the State, Char
lOtte coming nearest to US with two
hundred and fffty-seven members.
Considering orr small equipment
and limited resources during the year
we think this fact speak volumes for
the vitality of our work and the pros
poets for good future.
The establishment of an instructive
and attractive lecture and entertain
ment course is mentioned as a new and
successful effort. The very great
patronage Of our gymnasium and
baths is indicative that in recogniZi 1g
the needs of the body as well as OF the
soul, we have struck general need
and even demand. Our religious work,
as shown by the printed statistics, has
been of a large and most pratical
character and we have thought that
it has met the approval Of both clergy
and laity alike. The stringency of
the times has forced us to observe
great economy in nearly every branch
of the work so that all the progress
desired has not been made. Ii any
department. of our work is not con-
Quoted or does not progress in a Salts
factory manner to our patrons and
friends, the officers and directors are
always glad to receive suggestions
from interested friends.
On account of business troubles.
removals from city, ETC., causing
losses on the lists, we regret to have
to report present deficit in amount
the same as last year, viz: 1871, which
must be added to the budge1 for the
new year. which, with the debt, will
call for il little over s., 800
The Board has been greatly assisted
in its iabOrS by the Harmonious en-
deavor' of all the committees and
active members of the Associa tion,
the efficient Ladies Auxiliary Commit
tee and the city press.
1t acknowledges it's. gratitude for
assistance from the Stale Committee
by the presence at many times of the
State Secretary; to the International
Committee for valuable counsel,
especially in connection with the JUDI
lee meeting; to the ministers and
church officials for much help received,
and to our landlord fer many fdyors
extended.
The Board has been pleased to note
the general good feeling and pride in
the Institution and trusts il will coz
tiuue and increase.
While feeling that it has been a
privilege and pleasure to have served
the cause in the capacity Of directors
we express the hope while rendering
an account of the trusts committed
to us. that the next and future Bonds
may be able to do greater and better
things for the cause of God and the
young men.
Respectfully Submitted,
BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TREASURER EFIRD'S REPORT.