New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-11
GREAT GROWTH IN A YEAR.
PROSPERITY OF THE UNrvERsALIsr
YOUNG PEOPLES UNION
THE REV. ELMER j. FELT ELECTED rREsr-
DENT IN SPITE OF HIS pRorEsT-oTHER

THE REV. ELMER J. FELT REFLECTED rREsr-
DENT IN SPITE OF HIS PRoTEsT-oTHER
OFFICERS CHOSEN
The annual convention Of the National Young
Peoples Christian Union Of the Universalist
Church, now being held In Jersey City. opened
yesterday morning with devotional exercises d.
rected by Mrs. w. II. McGlauflin. This was fol-
lowed by a discussion Of the topic What Can
We Give to the World?" II was an expression Of
the views regarding the work OF young people in
the church. and many delegates were heard.
They enthusiastically told of their method Of ar
ranging social meetings. which were source Of
benefit to the union, and from which the church
had derived a handsome revenue.
Among the speakers was the Rev. r. Il. Wise
of Virginia. the one colored delegate. He de-
scribed the growth of the union In his state. de-
spite many adverse conditions. He said he was
determined TO attend the convention. and was
forced to borrow the money with which to pay
his expenses A handsome collection for his
benefit was taken up while the convention heart
lily sang America"
National Secretary Garfield read the annual
report. 1t showed that nineteen State unions,
representing 316 local unions. had reported. In
addition there were six Independent local unions
Inc \atlOnal union mas t,ftl active MEMBERS
2.2S3 associate and 542 affiliated or honorary
members. total membership Of 1O43S The
gain since June of last year has been 324S In
the unions there are 1854 who are members Of
the church. and 609 have Joined the church in
the course Of the year. The amount Of money
expended by the unions for the church during
the year was S0.021 IS; for charity. $640 Is; for
missionaries. 81 SOS 80; for other purposes
S4.20o, making a total of $14.1 1875 70. The num-
Der Of pages of Universalist literature distrib-
uted was 144632 sets Of missionary envelopes
taken, 2.O3S; number Of Forwards" taken, 1854
number expected to attend the National conven-
tion 942. The newest accession he said, to the
union was a branch that has been organized in
Japan.
The National treasurer H. NJ. Fowler. pre-
scented his annual report. The total receipts
were STOPS 3S. and the expenditures were to
general fund SPAS e. mission fund s99 49,
fund. $50 40: onward. $50; total $3495 80.
Intense enthusiasm and unanimity prevailed
during the election. The Rev. Elmer ]. Felt, Of
Tacoma. the president, who had held the office
for two terms. endeavored to make speech de-
Ginning the election. but he was again nomi-
mated. The delegates interrupted him by ap-
pause and singing. and cries OF Say yes
He urged them to elect some more centrally
located as he living 1900 miles away.
The convention refused to accept his declina-
ton, and he was reelected ny a STANDING vote.
He accepted the honor in a brief speech.
The same enthusiasm was shown in the re-
election Of Secretary Harry L. Garfield and
Treasurer Harry NJ Fowler. There was
spirited competition over the selection Of the
Executive Board. Miss Mary Anderson. OF
Akron Ohio, and Rufus Leach, Of Somerve.
Mass were elected for two years, and Miss
Jennie Ellis Of Rhode Island and the Rev. E.
G. Mason, Of Hightstown. N. j., for one year.
After the election the convention adjourned
for tour Of sightseeing about New-York The
session to-day will begin with the devotional
exercises at o'clock this morning and the
business session will begin at . o'clock.