The western sentinel. [volume] (Winston-Salem, N.C.) 1887-1926, 1897-06-10
A RED LETTER NIGHT.
FOR THE YOUNG MEMS CHRIS
TIAN ASSOCIATION.
Members Quarterly Business and So
cfa1 neutrality-suspicious. of More
Commodious Quarters Empha-
sized--Committees' Reports.

cial Meeting-Importanc of More
Commodious Quarters Empha-
siZed--Committees' Reports.
That deep interest is taken in the
work of the Young Mems Christian
Association was clearly manifested at
the members meeting Friday night.
Notwithstanding the showers, which
prevented many from attending, there
was a good gathering in the assent ~
hall when the meeting was called to
order by President R. A. Spaugh.
The opening hymn, Come Thou
Almighty King" was heartily sung by
all, with little Miss Janet Smith aJ the
piano.
Rev. Robt. E. Caldwell read a part
of the 2no chapter of Philippians aud
| offered an earnest prayer in benalf of
the work CT the Association.
Mr.. e j. Davis was asked to act as
secretary OF the meeting and read the
minutes of the preceding business
meeting, after which came the open
ing selection on the programme, d
qudrtette, by Messrs. Cromer, Chick,
George and b. S. Phillips. This was
much enjoyed by all aud afterwards
tary Turner.
After this the reports OF the Stand
ing Committees were read. The first
to report was.the Finance Committee
In the absence Of the Chairman, J. W.
Hanes, Mr.. j. M. Rogers read the re-
port which was in substance as fol-
lows: The Association paid out for
current expenses last year 81 ,697. For
this years work the Board appropria-
4 nA bud <NfG = h;
there has been raised in pledges ST.,
BOG. We must yet raise 800 II all
Will renew their subscriptions the
same as last year the Boad will have
no trouble in raising this amount
And if raised it will enable the Direc
tors to pay if all bills against the
Association, and, furthermore, it will
practically insure the fitting up a
new and far more commodious home
for the Association.
Treasurer F. b Efrd read his re-
port which showed total receipts of
1898 10, and total expenditure of
S917.70 leaving balance on hand of
$I5 40
Mr.. E. E Gray, Chairman of the
Education Committee, said that un-
Til very recently the reading room had
been supplied with reading matter
and that all subscriptions which have
expired will soon be renewed Mr.
Gray spoke of the need Of night classes
and hoped the Association would soon
get larger quarters and be able to
organize such work.
Chairman w. M. Hendren, of the
Reception Committee, made an en-
cOuraging report of what the Com
mittee is going to do when the Asso-
citation secures more suitable home
He made report Of the Physical De-
partment, showing that since Novem-
ber 1st, 454 baths had been taken by
members and that the use of the
gymnasium had increased. He also
spoke of the good a baseball team
would do.
One of the most encouraging re
ports was that of E L. Anderson,
Chairman OF the Mem bership Com
mittee. Fifty-three applications were
presented and received. The total
membership is now 495 At this
juncture, Miss Annie Martin favored
the audience with recitation which
was pleasing to the hearers and re-
flected credit upon herself.
Mr.. J. M. Rogers, Chairman of the
Religious Service Committee, reported
81 mems meetigs held with an average
attendance of SSt; noon meetings held
17S with au average attendance of 10
per day.
DR.. III. V. Horton, Chairman Of the
Entertainment Committee, said that
his Committee expects to arrange an
other Star Course, provided the new
rooms and auditorium can be secured
He said the last course had given gen.
eral satisfaction.
The audience was then charmed
with solo by Miss Alice Rondthaler
which elected a round Of hearty ap
plauSe. The accompaniment was
played by Mrs. r L Hendricks in an
artistic manner.
Mr.. E j. Davis reported the work
OF the Boarding House Committee
The work of the Committee on Church
Attendance was reported by Chair
Invitation Committee showed that
$4,000 printed Invitations had been
sent out besides other work
The report of the Ladies' Auxiliary
was presented by the Secretary and
Treasurer, Miss Clator Gambler, show
ing the deep interest the ladies feel in
the young men OF the Twin City. They
have aided in many ways and Low
have in the treasury 1925. By ris
ing vote the members and officers ex
pressed their appreciation Of the work
done by the Auxiliary
Another very interesting instru-
mental selection was beautifully
rendered by Miss Janet Smith.
State Secretary Turner was then
called upon by the President to "criti-
cise'' the work, etc. Mr.. Turner spoke
in very interesting way of the good
work being done by the Association
but said that more ought to be doue
He spoke of the proposed new rooms
and exhibited large representation
of the plans ON the wall. He said that
with a membership of nearly 5OO-the
largest in the State-it would be a
reflection not to accept the PROPOSE
tion which has been made.
The meeting was very enthuSi-
astic one and gives new impetus to