The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-21

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MINING ASSOCIATION.
The work at PocahOntas among the
ntners is steadily growing in favor and
usefulness. The work Of this organiza-
tion led TO correspondence with Mr.. II.
H~ardaway. manager Of the Toms creek
Coal and Coke Company. and we believe
that something VIII be done az this point
I'm the future. quote from Mr. Hard
away's letter. 81 beg 10 acknowledge re-
oeipt Of your letter of April ith IN regard
TO "a Young Mems Christian Association
al this point. Mr.. Winters and myself
talked this matter over some time back
hut lust az present. as I have no suitable
rooms for the association, and VIII also
he TOO busy 10 give the matter any atten-
tion for the next Two or three months
will have 20 put of aklng the matter
up with YOU until then. ] wish 70 nave
the association here. as soon as we are
I'm shane TO arrange for ats accommoda-
ton"
We believe the pioneer association at
~Pocahontas will lead 20 the development
OF work among miners throughout lhis
country. 4 letter was received a rev
DAYS since from the state secretary OF
Illinois asking for information concern
ing this organization. as they expect 10
begin work at one point in that state
COLLEGE WORK.
AZ this season of the year the college
Association work shows less actlFlty IMAM
| M other times on account OK final exam
we believe the result Of the VISITATION
will mean that the delegations from 1no
nations. Il has been my privilege 10 WISH
most an Of the largest colleges IN the '"-
terest of the Ashey.lie Students Sumnle.
Conference. 20 bc held June lo-zth' AN"
virginia Associations will be greatly IN
creased over the lumber or last year ~
the same time conferences with the lead
ing committeeman have been heIu' anu
Motley Of work outlined for next seat
SON. Not since my engagement Win "'
virginia Committee have I been so prlNl-
Legged 20 go into detah VIVA 40 "@'
! College Associations.
SECRETARIAb POINTS.
Tho organization at Farmviile gives us
q pain. Of one secretarial point. Roanoke
civ Association has called an assistant
Mr. / w. Wright. Newport News mas
also called an assistant. Mr.. Frank ~
sibert formerly of Clifton Forge. we
have now In the state eight secretarlai
noints with eighteen general secretaile''
sever assistants. and four physical dlrec-
tors and IS State secretaries mahlns
q total Of thirty-one men employed III
CORRESPONDING MEMBERS.
Since our last report we have secured
n corresponding member at each OF the
following points: Pearisburg, Front Roy
al columbia. and Salem, giving us q toldl
Of g..
During the quarter We have received
information concerning nine young men
| who had removed 10 other points. we
| have in turn written concerning them'
FINANCIAL.
Since the beginning OF the fiscal year
we have received subscriptions from as
! sociaiions and individuals amounting %
| SlSgGI2. DAYS covered by report, from
March list to May 10th. 81. or this time
several days We're given 10 NoriolA OH
the canvass being prosecuted az ina
l point. about thirty days given 20 vista
ton among the colleges and the balance
in general work.
Association addresses given, l6; commit
tee meetings attended. T.: association
meetings attended. z; miscellaneous con
| ferences attended. 10: board meetings at
tended. s. addressed Gospel meetings, D.
ladies' meetings, I; boys meetings, 81
mems meetings, II: other services par
ficlpated in. 2; professed conversions IN
services conducted. 30: raised for associa-
ION purposes. S2,951.O0; miles Travelled
i.242.
RECOMMENDATIONS.
That the encampment be not held thi'
wear. but that II be a part OF our poHcy
for 1850.
That instead OF District Committees OF
several men being appointed that q
small committee be appointed az centra,
points. who shall arrange TOT anu "o'0
Young Mems Sundays.