Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-17
REVIEWS ITS WORK


study in one or more of the classes, and the
total enrolment by classes is seven hum
died and forty. Without the use of the
rccms in the old building we should have
been utterly unable to accommodate the
men who desired to avail themselves of
the privileges extended by the educational
department.
The Physical Department..
Zone year ago there was no physical de-
partment, save as certain features Of the
work of the association cadets had to
do with the physical development of the
young men who composed that faithful Or
ganization.
To-day this department is fully organized
and splendidly equipped. Gymnasium
classes covering the needs of all who come,
the careful attention of the physical direc-
tor and his assistant to the individual re-
quirements of members, the bowling alleys,
baths, swimming pool, and the facilities Of
feled for outdoor sports by the tennis
courts and athletic field, are some of the
benefits offered to members by this depart
ment
1.-The record of the work of the seven
months and half since the reorganization
of the physical department is truly mar
velous. In indoor work, in field and track
sports, in tennis, in bowing-in fact, IN
every line of athletics our association has
been well in the lead. Too much of praise
cannot be given those who have labOred
so earnestly for the bringing about Of these
splendid results. The schooner outing and
the camp of the association cadets at Har-
per's Ferry were most enjoyable and help
full events.
"A new department, organized last sum-
mer, will hereafter be permanent feature
of the associations work-the National
Guard department. The tent which the as
sCciation sent to the encampment at Lees
burg was a most thoroughly helpful adj
junct to the camp, as the officers and men
gladly testify.
Worthy of Mention.
"a few leading facts from the reports
of the treasurer of the association and the
treasurer of the building fund are worthy
of especial mention
THE report of the treasurer of the asso-
citation shows that in the fiscal year ending
September 20, 1899, s1s,925.10 was received.
From this sum the old floating Indebtedness
of the association ga, 00624 and all the
current expenses of the year were paid.
The report of the treasurer of the build
ing fund shows that there was on hand at
the beginnings of the year So G43S 81: that
the receipts from contributions and misCel-
laneous sources during the year were SAL
G36.S1, and from money borrowed $5oS6.So,
making a total of So, S67.43.
The disbursements for the year, includ-
ing the cash payment on the purchase OF
the new building the furnishings and i'm
provements in the same. interest, taxes,
etc, etc, amount TO S5O355.13, leaving
balance on hand of $25l1.IO.
THE bills and notes payable on account
of the improvements made in the building
in the past summer, less the cash on
hand, amount to sS.S5339. There are sub
scripttonS and legacieS receivable amount
ing to s., 565.S5, about 81 800 of which can
be collected at once, leaving a balance of
$500. in round figures to be raised to
complete the payment for our improve.
ments. In the light of the fact that about
S42, 900 has been received during the past
year, in addition to the $4,000 paid in by
members for the maintenance of the work
and the cancellation of the old debt, the
proposition of raising $500 should not be
considered a difficult one.
Achievements of the Year.
I'm preparing this report I have been
struck with two things: First. that the
achievements of the association during the
past year have been beyond all precedent
and far surpass all expectations; second,
that this report, in order TO remain within
bounds at all, must omit the things that
really ought to be said about the workers
who have made these things possible
Il cannot conclude, however, without
bearing testimony to the fidelity enthu-
siasm and zeal Of the officers, directors,
committeeman, members and employees of
the association, and the generous friends
from without. Except fOr~the earnest de-
voted service of the hundreds of men who
have striven early and late our success
had not been possible. To mention them
all by name would be out of the ques
ton.
But there is one among us whose cour-
age and generosity have furnished the in
spiratfon and the substantial support which
has made possible all our achievements.
The association is as one man in Its ac-
acknowledgement Of the gratitude and honor
1t owes to it's president, Mr.. S. w. Wood
ward. and l count it a privilege It's
representative to make mention of it,
Statement by President.
The report of the president, Mr.. Wood
ward, was received with great interest by
the members Mr.. Woodward gathered
his points together under three general
Misunderstanding conditions, present needs,
future necessities. Referring to the mar
velous growth of the association, he said
that it had proved conclusively to his mind
that there was place in the city of Wash
ington for the Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION, and that the association was here
to stay. The engagements and improve
ments of the past summer had been i'm
peratively demanded but even now were
proving to be insufficient for the rapidly
growing membership. No effort would be
spared to increase the accommodations as
rapidly possible, however, SO that no
young man should be debarred the privt-
leges of membership. The great need of a
separate gymnasium for junior members
and additional rooms for educational work
were among the pressing necessities, while
IN the future there would have to be COM
mittee rooms in abundance for the detail of
n,
leys, camera club room, chess and checker
club room, banjo, mandolin and guitar club
room, together with other rooms for similar
purposes and an association hall with a
seating capacity of from 1900 to 1900.
The seven directors whose terms expire
this year were then reelected. as follows
w. K. Butler NJ D., A. NJ. Lothrop, M
NJ. Shand, w. II. H Smith t. A. Harding,
Frank NJ. Evans and II. Bradley Davidson
Mr.. w. W. Tuckey was elected a d.
rector to fill an existing vacancy, and Mr..
A. X. Paris was elected to succeed Judge
c. c. Cole, whose resignation on account
of pressure of work was accepted with
great regret.
The following officers were reelected for
a term of one year:
President Mr.. S. w. Woodward.
First vice president. Mr.. John b. Larner.
Second vice president, Mr.. H. F. B. Mac
farland.
Recording secretary. Mr.. J. H. Lichliter.
Treasurer, Mr. J. Edward Bates.
The New Members.
Mr., Charles F. Nesbit, chairman of the
membership committee, presented the names
of 3O6 applicants for membership who were
unanimously elected, as follows:
Ford L. Young, Bascom Johnson, r.
Douglas Ross. r. Waldo Magee. j. P. Way
Van ArS6a1a Fred Wood