The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23

d,vs Of the wear. and also on Che san
bath for spiritual work; third, the super
vision IL already there, and the expense Oh
conducting such a work IS largely d.
unfinished: fourth. the Young Mems chris
,ian Association has shown Itself equal 10
every opportunity; ffth. 1t Is evident that
wa should seek TO condense the number OF
organizations rather than TO extend inc
same and seventh (the perfect numDei,'
see no good reason why such worn
should rot be done by the Young Men
Christian Association in the name OF the
Church of Christ and many good reasons
why IL should be done IN His name, not
only all over this broad land, but also III
Richmond.
OTHER EDUCATIONAL FEATURES.
In submitting this report 1t is WORTHY OF
mention that there are other educational
features in the association Of decided
merit. and which add TO the efficiency OF
the night-school work conducted under IFS
auspices. such as the library. the read
ing room. tho Association Senate. the
members course OF educational and re-
creative entertainments. and, last but not
least. an effective and telling Work IN
the study OF Gods Word.
Ii will be a source Of sincere gratihca-
ton to an friends Of this noble institu-
ton to know that in North America
alone during the year '97-'% Ga year OF
financial depression go associations con-
Quoted .9Ss night educational classes with
an attendance Of 25120 different students
enrolled. There will be large increase
shown I'm the reports 10 be submitted by
tho International Committee at the con-
vention in Grand Rapids.
THE FACULTY.
We desire to give hearty testimony 10
the efficiency and faithfulness or our
corps ~ instructors; also to the almost
universally good department Of the stu
dents and their application TO study. ana
on behalf Of the committee we extend our
cordial thanks 20 not only the instruc-
tors. but also 10 the students. for their
gentlemanly department and interest
manifested I'm the college and the associa-
ton
Tho mid-winter examinations were held
the latter part Of January international
examination and competition for certiii-
Gates during the first week Of April, and
the final examinations for medals. Ill
plomas distinctions and merits during
the third week Of April. The result or
this last examination will be given you
tonight and medals awarded. which are
the gifts Of leading business ana young
men. friends Of the association
MIR y. y. NEWMAN
II was with universal regret that the
Board NJ Directors received the resigna-
ton ~ Mr.. f. y. Newman as chairman
OF the educational Glass Committee after
three years Of most faithful and loyal
service While we regret the necessity
for his resignation. yet il is great JOY
10 know that his heart IS still with us
and our best wishes 50 with him 10 ms
new field Of labor in North Carolina.
II is nv privilege TO submit herewith
the names Of the young men entitled 10
gold medals. also TO diplomas. disiinc-
tions and merits which will be read al
the proper time this evening.
Tn closing this report ] wish 10 thank
ono and all-students. instructors. com
mittees. donors Of medals press ana
the business men-who have so generously
contributed toward the supnort OF the
work: also 10 give tho young a motto
which n comprehended and woven INTO
life viii make 20 not only worth living.
but I'm the highest sense OF the word sue
cessful. and this motto is knowledge
is power"