The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1896-11-16

OF tho association. and 10 Its energetic
OF the association. Frolu its wisdom
aud foresight. the wealth OF the nssocla-
ton as Invested In buildings, with their
attendant libraries and gymnnslums had
run up Into the millions.
IN 1886, thcrc were ninety branches OF
tho association. with n total membership
or lb,igs; In 1896, there are l.t4S branches:
whose members total g63,s5S. From one
building In 1866 to 3ib in 1896, Is the re-
infant growth OF active work. and the
value OF the buildings In tho present
year aggregates SlG.750,S00 to $4,000 IN
1866. Tho past thirty years has pro-
duccd iO5 EymnasiumS 10 mono IN 1865,
and 1870 reading rooms nj tho present arc
contrnstcd with none In 1866, Tho other
details OF tho work have been In kceps
Ing with this marvellous progress, und
tho speaker paid u glowing tribute 10 the
work accomplished BY Christian work.
Grs. .s#I
Preliminary TO tho address OF Mr..
Flick Miss Media DUNCAN sang u colo,
which was greatly appreciated. Mr.,
Flick referred to hla brother attorneys,
md mentioned n slmilnroccurrcncrs
years ago when he md William Jcn-
ltnEs Bryan addressed Il Sunday after
noon meeting OF the association In l.ln-
coin, Nob. Turning to the work of tho
association, he spoke Of the religious,
physical and mental enjoyment afforded
by tho Y, NJ. G, A., In It's religious trim
Ing. In Symtla3lums and It's c1ncltlonhl
classes, Tho practical benefits that fol-
low from the enjoyment OF these feat
urcs of the association are many. and
not only does II benefit an employer 10
have INC young men In his employ mem
bers, but II benefits the community In
general. lie spoke OF tho advantages
offered by the local branch. In It's VOL
equipped gymnasium. Its library and
educational classes and Its musical or
EanlEatlon.
The los railroad branches located In
the railroad centres were the theme for
brief reference, and tho goou results
accomplished were eulOglgrh, Mr..
Flick read a number OF letters from rail-
road presidents, expressing their hearty
approval of the railroad branches and
promising encouragement,
In conclusion the speaker discussed
the work done by the departments
among the German speaking citizens,
tho colored men md Indians All the
work IL meeting with good resultH. The
result OF the work done ainnng tho In
dams has been extremely successful,
and with additional competent leaders
further SUCCESS Is assured. Nine
branches arc devoted to Germans. four
teen to coi0red people, while forty-two
ar. among the Indians
Mr.. Patterson spoke briefly on the aS-
Sociatlon's work among tho colleges.
The first organized was In 1858. ut either
the University OF Virginia or the Univer-
sity OF Michigan. It not being known for
certain to which IL entitled the honor.
The growth siIrcr then was marvellous.
10000 students being now enrolled In
the various college branches Of the nsso-
citation. There lrc three summer schools
devoted to the college mon, who attend
them annually for better instruction In
the work. Mr. Patterson also devoted
some time IN discussing the wonderful
progress made by the Y. NJ. C. y. In all
parts ~ the glOhA.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Patterson'S
address collection was taken up for the
benefit Of the International committee.
and n neat sum was realized.