The morning times., 1896-10-06
CRIPPLED BY LACK Of ROOM
Y. M. c. A. Feels the Need Ct
New Quarters.
ANNUAL MEETING HELD
President VILLA msOn's Report n
Strong Plea for Extension of the
Institution-Loss of the Gymnasium
Keeniy IdofficersRe-e
Board of Directors Increased.

The annual meeting of the Young Mems
Christian Association was held last even
ing AZ O'Clock, in the main hall Of its
building 400 New York avcnue.
Reports OF the following officers were
received: President l.. Cabell Williamson,
Treasurer j. C. Pratt, and General Sec
retary w. n. Multer. There was also in
order the election of new officers, and four
directors to succeed those whose terms
expire this month. The directors, whose
terms expire, are Dir. W. K. Butler, MeSsrs.
T. A. Harding, w. II. IL Smith, and F.
L. Tasker.
Secretary Multer opened the meeting
with prayer. Under the head of unfin-
ished business, an amendment To the CON
stitution was proposed. and adopted, pro-
viding for twenly-one directors instead
of twelve, the present number. The cleo
ton OF the nine new directors was deferred.
President Williamson then read his re-
port. lie spoke briefly of the past history
of the association and of the difficulties
under which the directors and committee
men OF the association had !abored on ac-
count of the hard times. He spoke strongly
and at some length on the needs of the as
sociation.
PRESIDENTS REPORT.
Among other things he says The ling
tied rooms have greatly curtailed the ad-
vanta gcs usually offered by the association
to its members. Hence the membership
privileges have failed to attract a large
number. causing noticeable reduction IN
the receipts or the association, while the
EXPENSE could not be reduced proper
tioulteiy.
The reduction in the number of members
compelS US to face the fact that IL We
would attract larger number OF members
and make the association Of the greatest
posSihleprofittot the largest mum ber of young
men Of the city, we must extend advan-
tages of such excellence and so great
variety that Will attract them. whatever be
their inclination, whether toward physical.
mental, spiritual or social departments
During the few closing weeks Of the
year vast numbers OF young men have made
inquiry about the athletic and other de-
partments of the work, and 1t has been
with the deepest regret that we have seen
them leave the association to become iden-
titled with other institutions.
"a well endowed commercial and indus
trial SchCul that would fit Young men for
business as Well as for various lines of
manufacturing, building, plumbing, brick
laying, iron and Wood working. etc, wnl.ld
bring great honor and a perpetual memory
10 one who would wisely endow such a 10,
partment OF our work as a memorial
There are between $4,000 and $4,000
wheels that are owned and ridden by young
men in this city. The association must
make ample provision for having rooms
Tor wheels and every accommodation that
shall attract riders
ITS FINANCIAL CONDITION.
When Mr.. Williamson had concluded the
secretary read lis report. 1t dealt with
Tac.S and figures. TIE daily attendance has
been about $50. The Saturday afternoon
services lave shown a s.eady growth in
attendance. Tie Tuesday evening meet
socia'iUn has found hCmes and boarding
houses for over eco young men.
The treasurer's report was consolidated
with that of the finance committee. Mr.
Woodward, chairman Of the finance COIN
mit.ee read il. The associations finan-
Cial affairs are not in as good shape as
its friends would like to see them. IL he
gan The fiscal year with L deficit of
$500. The expenses for the year have
been. in round numbers, $4,000. The re-
ceiptS Of the year were, from member
ship fees 50 $50, from contributions 81
600. from insurance on building destroyed
by fire $500, and from sunGry sources
S6s2. ...,..
This leaves a deficit of SO 900 at the
beginning OF the present fiscal year. At
the conclusion OF the reports an election
for the following offices was held: a
president. first vice president, second vice
president, recording secretary, treasurer
and four directors. The directors are
elected for term Of three years. All
OF the present officers We're unanimously
reelected.