Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-01-04
COMMITTEE MKEsI APPEAL
Urgent Need for the Erection of New
YIN. A. Bnildihg.
Recent Disaster the Basis for q Plea
for F1nd'-"orla to Begin
in Spring.

At recent meeting of the committee to
solicit funds for the construction of a aew
Y. NJ. c. A. building I'M this city it was
decided, in view Of the second disaster
which befell the organization Sunday af-
ternoon, that steps should be taken to
secure the erection of the new home at the
earliest possible moment.
To that end an appeal was authorized
to be made to the public. That appeal has
been issued, and is as follows:
Again Without u Home.
THE Young Mems Christian Association
Is again without home. Fire has de-
stroyed its temporary quarters, which were
provided after the destruction of its build
ing in 1895.
1t now owns 400 and 1411 New York
avenue. clear of debt. valued at $4,000 In
order to secure additional frontage 1t has
purchased 1907 New York avenue
For a long time the work of the asso-
cation hes been greatly hampered for want
of proper facilities in every department.
Plans have been under consideration for the
erection of proper building which should
compete in it's attractions with MANY other
enterprises calculated to allure young men
and occupy their time in a manner detrl-
mental to their highest good.
"A campaign has been entered upon and
a large amount of money has been sub
scribed, but not sufficient to start the build
ing which should be commenced in the
spring.
COmpa risOn Made.
''The values of association buildings which
have been erected by the citizens in ten
leading cities are: In Chicago, 81 600 600;
Philadelphia, 100000; New York. ODD street
branch, 100000, west side branch. s6iO OCO:
Brooklyn, 100000; Boston, Mass, $500 900:
Detroit, 100000: Buffalo, 100000; San
Francisco, 100000; Worcester, Mass, sl55,-
900; Albany. N. Y. $112. 600; Baltimore, Nd.
Central building alone), $4,000.
"A new building would offer home with
all the pleasures of ones own fireside. good
companions, good books and papers. cheer
full parlors and game rooms. swimming
and shower baths. gymnasium bowling al
ley and bicycle stable, entertainments lee
lures, literary and other societies. bus
mess college with every facility for educa-
ton at nominal price and hundred
other advantages, under Christian infiu-
ence, that would establish and hold to
their normal course thousands of our young
men. 1t depends upon the citizens and res
idents of Washington to determine whether
this work shall be done or not.
will you help? Say what you will do
Not next year, but now. We know times
are hard, but good work must not stop.
You can pay your subscription in such q
way as will suit your convenience.
Committee Will Receive Funds.
Either Of the following named directors
and officers will receive your subscription.
Or you can send it to the secretary at 1907
New York avenue: Charles +. Foster. S.
w. Woodward, J. B. Larner, J. H. Lichli-
ter, l.. Cabell Williamson. b. H. Warner.
q. W. f. Swartzell, a. NJ. Lothrop. w. III.
H. Smith, I. y. Harding w. X. Butler.
MD; 5. w. Guardian, c. G. Tucker, W. Il.
Gurley. c. w. Needham, II. b. r. Macfar-
lane, II. w. Olmsted. Arson S. Taylor,
John H. Sleman. jr., Chas +. Nesbit, w. B.
Roblson, W. a. II. Church. j. NJ Hoge, F.
A. Stier. f. w. Woodruff, w. N Multer,
general secretary.