The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-22
Y. N. c. SEVENTH YEAR
The Anniversary Exercises at The
First Baptist Church.


ed by Rev. j. o. A. Cook-Mueh Pro
gress Made by the Association Dur
ing the Last Year-Work for the
Present Year.
The seventh anniversary since reorgan-
ization, of the Young Mems Christian AS
sociation, was celebrated by the usual
services last night at the First Baptist
church.
Most of the congregations of the city
nlted in the services, and there were
not seats enough in the church to hold
the large congregation that gathered be-
fore the exercises had begun.
Around the pulpit were seated
Rev. S. a. Goodwin, D. D., Rev. ]. F.
Dripps, d. D., Rev. A. M. Williams, Rev.
L. c. Vass, D. D, Rev. ]. o. A. Cook
Rev. w. c. Schaeffer, D. D., Mr.. James
Earle and General Secretary Dorritee, of
the association.
The choir of eight voices sang several
selections during the services. The
Grace church, Christian church, and
Duffy Street Baptist church did
not unite in the exercises, they
being out in the southern
part Of the city, but copies of the re-
ports of the president, secretary and
treasurer were read at each of these
churches.
The exercises at the First Baptist
church were in charge of Mr. Earle Of the
ASSOCIATION. The first part of the pro-
gramme consisted Of the hymn,
All Hail the Power of Jesus
Name" by the congregation,
prayer by DIR. Vass, scripture read
nj hNfT 1n GAl
the choir. Then followed the reading Of
the reports
REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT.
MIR. Farie read the report of President
9. M. Gilbert, who was absent. He said
in looking back on the work of the past
seven years that there was much to be
thankful for. The association had showed
a steady growth, and there is a gratifying
advance in almost every direction.
he spoke of the fact the present quar-
tiers OF the association are encountered
with an indebtedness of $4,000 which is
being carried at per cent, 81 900 is al
ready pledged towards It's liquidation
conditioned upon the remaining g, 900
being raised I'VE hope" he said, this
statement of our need, will stir up our
friends to take action in the matter"
He reported an indebtedness of S456.7
for the year ending Oct. l last, to
iiquidate which money had to be
borrowed, it being the first
time since reorganiza ton, to
meet current expenses. Among the extra
expenses were s51O.95 for paving Bull
street. He spoke very highly of the work
| Of Secretary James A. Dorritee during
| the year, and rendered hearty thanks to
the friends of the association who had
aided it with their subscriptions The
death of Mr.. ]. j. Henderson, for
| a TFun
Mrs. John Nicolson, member
of the Ladies' Auxiliary, were mentioned
He alluded to the fact that the present
year was the semi-centennial of the
Young Mems Christian Association, it
| having been organized in 1874, by Mr..
! George Williams, who is now president of
the London Association, and said that
within the last five years the interna-
| tional committee had extended the work
into heather lands, associations having
been formed in India and Japan.
lie concluded his report by thanking
all who in any way aided the work of the
association during the year and urged all
TO cooperate in the work during the year
now before it.
FROM SECRETARY DORRITEE.
Secretary Dorritee began his report with
the statement that there had been an at
tendance of 26,9l5 at the rooms during
| the year. The total mem bership is 1863, of
whom 3lS are senior members and As
junior members. Of the 8lS senior
| members l72 are members of some church.
He spoke of the social side of the life
at the rooms, which was
generally enjoyed. The average
attendance on the members meetings
was 81, and on the entertainments 240.
The work of the Ladies' Auxiliary was
highly appreciated during the year.
| a 10 M tod 70
the auxiliary was acknowledged with
thanks
Secretary Dorritee gave an excellent
| account Of the good work that has been
accomplished in the gymnasium, through
the religious work of the association and
the pleasure that had been afforded by
the reading rooms. While money was
needed for the year TO come, he said, in
| conclusion, men were even more needed
who would give their time and thought
to the committee work in the various
! departments.
The treasurer's report was printed on
the back of the programmes used and
was not read. The report shows receipts
! OF a, ssh 3 from dues, subscriptions and
loans, and expenditures of "a, 9Sl.0S, leav-
ing balance of So. 70 in the treasury,
REV. ]. o. A. COOKS ADDRESS.
The anniversary address was delivered
! OJ NOV D. " "A. LUX, Ol lTlDlLY MeJnO-
dist church. He took for his subject the
Young Mems Christian Association. its
relations to the church, and its mission in
the world.
The work of the Young Mems Christian
Association, he said, was missionary
work, and in this work it needed to be
consecrated to Christ and must apply
practical wisdom as well Ecclesiasti-
cism must not stand in the way of saving
souls. He spoke of the increase during
the year of organized Christian work, and
said the same God worked through all
these organizations, and that all of them
should be recognized. IL is a unity of
work in diversity of organizations.
The Young Mems Christian Association,
he said, challenged investigation, and de-
handed attention on account of its
phenomenal growth. This is the fiftieth
year of its existence, and it extends the
world over; it well nigh belts the globe.
There are 100000 young men enlisted I'M
der its banners. There are ], 400 associa-
| tions in America and 1000 in the world
The church, he said, cannot be indif-
ferent TO an organization like this. 1t be-
hooves the church to look into it. 1t is an
auxiliary and an ally Of the church of
God. and the church should extend it the
right-hand of fellowship, and add to it's
strength and courage. 1t is a mistake to
presume for an instant that these Young
men have ever antagonized the work of
| the organized churches.