Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12
THE Y. M C. A, BUILDING
Resolution on the Subject Adopted by the
Board Of Managers.
Work of Construction to Begin When
Aggregate Of 100000 Shall
Be Subscribed.

For some time, even during the intense
war excitement the board of managers of
the Young Mems Christian Association
have been holding frequent meetings to
discuss plans and decide as to when it
would be wise to commence the work of
constructing their new building. On ac-
count Of many difficulties which confront
the association, 1t has been a very hard
matter to determine, but after q careful
consideration the matter has been settled
by the unanimous adoption of a resolution,
settlng forth, as the expression of tho
poard OIL managers, that they will begin
the work of construction of the proposed
building when cash and subscriptions to
the amount of 100000 are in hand.
Inc principal reason for this action is
that the deed which conveys the property,
l4O9-ll New York avenue, to the associa-
t1on, contains provisions which would make
1t difficult If not impossible, to place loan
upon 1t. In fact, one of the real estate
title companies has given an opinion to
that effect. Besides, number of the
larger subscriptions to the building fund
have been made upon the condition that
100000 be raised
The association is said to be in some
what embarrassing situation. Many people
are urging that the work of construction
should begin at orce. Under the circum-
stances this is impossible until 100000 has
been subscribed. Already the sum of about
$4,000 has been pledged, leaving balance
of $57 600 yet to be raised. Every dollar re-
ceived now will hasten the time when
Washington will have a suitable Y. NJ Z.
A. building for its 10000 young men,
The policy decided upon the managers
say, leaves the whole matter with the
friends of the association. The responsible
ity is upon them ard the citizens OF Wash
irgton. If everybody who is anxious That
the association shall begin to build at once
will cooperate in an earnest effort 70 raise
the amount necessary In the next lew
weeks, the building can be commenced this
summer.
Early in the fall members of the citizens
committee of 100 lad assigned to them the
names of number of men whom they
were to see. Only few of these nave
been approached so far and 1t Is expected,
now that a definite plan has been DECIDED
upon. that each member of the committee
will see all the men on his list and make
report to the association as early as posi-
BILE.
Committee of One Thousand.
The committee of one thousand which is
to make the general canvass OF the city
for small sums is just getting fairly well
organized. Each church has been asked to
furnish a number of young people, who
are to canvass among their friends and ac-
quaintances, and in this way 1t is believed
everybody in the city will be approached
and asked to give something toward the
building fund. Many people are thoroughly
interested in the enterprise, it Is said, and
disposed to give, but have been waiting
until something definite has been decided
upon. 1t is expected that all such will
send their contributions to the association
at once.
quite an elaborate system has been ar
ranged for this canvass by the members
Of the committee of one thousand, under the
direction of Mr.. John B. Sleman, jr., who
had considerable experience in this line as
member of the executive committee in
charge of the Christian Endeavor CONVEX
ton held here in SO. By means of the
plan adopted every body, even the children,
may have part in the enterprise. II Is
proposed to receive subscriptions payable
in monthly instailments for period of one
year, ranging from ten cents month up
to So a month, and to issue for each such
contribution when paid in full a handsome
certificate or bond similar to those issued
to contributors to the Christian Endeavor
convention fund Il few years ago. The
bonds Will be issued in series. The last two
intended for children and young peo-
pie without incomes. Special bonds will be
issued for subscriptions not covered by any
of these series in sums of s. or over.
Already quite an amount has been secur-
ed by this plan. The bonds that will be
used are now being prepared, and. it is
understood, will be something very hand
some and well worth framing.
Young People Volunteering.
Every effort is now being made to select
tlle HeflDtTS OIL tIle COnlInllteO one
thousand from the different churches.
Up to this time between 300 and 400 young
people have enlisted, and more are coming
in every day. So far the young people in
the Metropolitan M. E. Church have shown
the greatest amount of interest in the
movement, over thirty young people in that
church having volunteered. Although not
as many have volunteered in Faith Chapel
a branch of the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church, the young people of that
church have secured SO far the greatest
number of subscriptions, some of them
having Influenced more than ten persons 10
make a contribution. Assembly Presbyter-
ian, First Baptist, Calvary Baptist Con-
gress Street NJ. p Wesley Chapel, Mary
land Avenue Baptist, McKendree NJ E,
lexington Presbyterian, First Congrega-
tional and Mt. Vernon Place NJ. p. churches
have also furnished good delegations to
the committee of one thousand ANY one
who will consent to assist In the canvass
signs an enlistment blank, which is sen.
to the association. Then a certificate of
authority is made out and sent to the per
sen, with an outfit and button AS soon as
member of the committee receives a sub
scription record of it is sent to the associa-
ton. To every person who makes a sub
SCriDtiOn the fund a