The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-07-03

turing lCompany, hence his withdrawal
from the position he has held for over ten
years.
The resignation was surprise to the
Board and no steps as to the appointment
of q successor have been taken.
The resignation in substance says:
To the Board OF Managers of the Providence
Young Mems Christian Association:
Gentlemen-For upward of ten years /
have held the Office of General Secretary.
having begun my labors as an assistant on the
8d of March, 1884, and as General Secretary.
May OF the same year. i have endeavored
10 MI the position 10 the best of nv
ability. To what extent have succeeded in
meeting the many and varied demands that
have been made upon my time and strength,
the community and this Association.
as well as yourselves can Judge. l
can say. without hesitation, that
have given TO this work nv
whole time and undivided interest. | have
tried faithfully TO perform the duties deyolv-
Ing upon me; neither have counted my
life dear unto myself so that / might finish
my course with joy' and bring the Association
70 its desired place In this community.
have sought TO be fair and impartial in the
oischarge OF the duties devolving upon the
office. 30 far as | can understand IL, 1 have
endeayored to guard the best interests of our
Association at all times. and in all places, and
have taken pleasure in bearing my part of
special financial and other burdens that have
at times rested upon us.
l have also tried, so far as our own work
would permit of my doing so, to advance the
general cause of morality and temperance I'm
our community. and have not hesitate.l to-
help other legitimate organizations and forms
OF work when IL would not interfere with the
duties of my office.
have from time TO time called your atten-
tion TO certain changes and TO what seemed
10 me 10 DO improved ways of doing our work,
with the hope OF materially lessenine
the delays and expense incurred in
accomplishing the same. Much has been
accomplished, but more remains TO be done
For every kind word and helpful suggestion
that have received. as we'll as for all honest
criticisms. ara thankful ana have tried ia
profit by them.
For your patience with and many kind nets
toward me. as well as for the courtesies shown
me. wish to express my hearty appreciation
NO one can be more painfully aware OF NV
failings than myself, and | trust that both
you and your general secretary have realized
the force OF the truth, "To err is human, 10
forgive divine"
The time has come. however, when must
ask TO be released from the responsibility OF |
this of1ce, that may accent |
another position. / had hoped that /
such step would be unnecessary until \
we had at least relieved the Association |
from the purden OF debt now resting upon H.
which amounts TO about twenty two
thousand $4,000 dollars and which
has 10 such large extent handicapped
us In our progress. have the consciousness.
however. of not being responsible in any de.
gree for the incurring of this debt, and have
secured pledges which amount 10 over eleven
thousand (SlI.0O0 dollars. or more than one
half OF the total amount, for canceling the
same.
In closing. have only 90 say, that berebv
lender my resignation, TO take effect Sent IN
Dr. at such time as may be mutually agreed
1pon, and respectfully ask you TO grant me a
cave OF absence, provided an acceptable snh-
'ttute can be secured, that may enter bnsi |
ness that has been presented TO me, wholly
and which requires attention at
his time, ~
Praying that the continued blessing OF Goa
whose am and Whom l serve" may resi-
ipon tho Association and all its work. and
nat, with another general secretary. Won
nay enjoy an era Of still greater prosperitv
han we have known.
remain yours very truly.
HAMILTON S. CoNANr.
Providence. r, J., July 2. 1894. {