Evening star., 1900-10-16
Annual Assembling of Young Mems
Christian Association.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS SUBMITTED
Expenditures the Past Year Ex-
ceeded the Receipts.
TO MEMBERSHIP

last evening. In addition to the business
features of the occasion there was pro-
gram of music by the association orchestra
and solos by Mr.. j. ID. McFa...
The meeting was opened with Scripture
reading by President 8. w. Woodward.
which was followed by prayer offered by
Mr.. Miles NJ. Shand. Mr.. Charles r. Mes
bit, chairman Of the membership commit
tee, read the report of that committee, rec
ommending for election to membership in
the association 20i new members. They
were unanimously elected.
Mr.. A. A. Protzman, acting general secre-
tary. presented his annual report. Mr.
Protzman said. in part
Acting General Secretary's Report.
1T Is impossible to include in the space
which should be occupied by this report
anything more than a brief review of the
principal features of the work of the as
sociation during the year ending Septem-
ber 30, 1909. The membership. which grew
by leaps and bounds during the first months
of our occupancy of the new building, has
been well maintained.
owing to the shifting character of Wash
ingtons population a large number of men
come and go. and while this prevents sta
bic membership. as would be possible in
most other cities, it gives at the same
time an opportunity to touch the lives of
a great many men; to offer them a Chris
tian welcome and the privileges of member
ship in our association.
The details of the financial status of the
association work for the past year will ap
pear from the reports of the treasurer and
the treasurer of the building fund. Two
facts with respect to the material progress
of the association are worthy of special
mention. BY order of the Commissioners
our property was exempted from taxation
in July. This relieves the association of
annual of nearly $500
The brick house 1907 New York avenue,
adjoining the old Y. M. c. A. building.
which was purchased by the association
when a building on the old site con-
templated. was sold to good advantage in
April and from the proceeds of the sale.
after paying off the existing incnmbrance of
$4,000 upon the property sold, the balance
due for the improvements made to this
building. amounting to $S,446.S1. was paid.
Review of the Work.
"The religious work of the association has
been carried on by means of the public
meetings for men on Sunday afternoons,
the Wednesday evening prayer service and
the Bible classes under the leadership of
DR.. NJ f.. Gates, Col. Chas Bird. Mr.. w.
II. H. Smith and the general secretary.
Special services We're held during the week
of prayer for young men. November. 1899.
led by MIR. John Willis Baer, general sec
retary of the United Society of Christian
Endeavor.
The formation of the volunteer league
and the pledge to support a secretary on
the foreign field We're features of the prog
ress of our associations missionary en-
deayors.
''rhe educational department exceeded all
expectations as respects both the number
Of students and the results obtained. Over
400 men were enrolled in the various
classes, and the use of every available
foot of space in this building and in the
old New York avenue building was rendered
take up this work. A conscientious and ef-
ficient corps Of teachers rendered splendid
service under the wise supervision of our
education director.
"Seventy-three students passed the inter-
national examinations with an average of
SIG per cent. But one association In the
country-that at 23d street. New York city
had a larger number of successful stu
dents In these examinations. AS a result of
the instruction in music furnished by the
educational department an orchestra. a glee
club and a mandolin club were formed. A
number of entertaining and profitable par
lor talks Were provided. and two spelling
bees arranged by the educational committee
During the winter and spring flourish
ing debating society known as the Con
gress' was maintained. A lecture course
of rare excellence was given under the
pices Of the association at the First Con-
gregational Church during the season
Activity Noted.
I'm the physical department the activity
manifested from the very inception Of the
work IN the new building has been contin-
ued. Hundreds OF physical examinations
have been made and special exercises pre-
scribed. Gymnasium classes to meet the
needs Of all classes of men and boys have
been held and teams for playing foot ball,
basket ball. indoor and outdoor base ball
and for bowling have been formed. A num-
ber of indoor athletic contests and exhibit
tionS have been given and two athletic
meets held at the athletic field.
Representatives from the association have
competed with marked success in the vari-
Gus athletic meets held IL this city and
Baltimore during the year. Successful ten
mis- and bowling tournaments were pro-
vided.
The baths and swimming pool have been
very popular throughout the year, and the
addition of a barber shop to the accommo-
dations of the building has proved very
satisfactory The athletic field was well
helpful series of medical talks was given
by leading local physicians under the aus
pices of the physical department
The social side of the association work
has had its expression in the delightful
members receptions held monthly and also
in the annual New Year reception. A
ception to Mr Maefarland upon his acces-
sion to the District commissionership was
occasion OF special interest. Two even
ing excursions to Indian Head were en-
jOyed during the summer. A chess tourna-
much apprecia ted.
In the early summer a call was extended
by the state committee to Mr.. George F.
Tibbtts, formerly general secretary of the
Cincinnati association. to become state sec
retary. Mr.. Tibbitts accepted this cali,
and is in charge Of the work, with
headquarters in Washington.
1.-THE work with the National Guard
campment was continued this year and
provision made for its permanent contin-
uance by the purchase of a suitable tent
The Association Cadets have increased in
numbers and efficiency and enjoyed fine
camp of eighteen days duration at Har-
per's Ferry.
''1t will be evident to any one acquainted
with the work of the association during
the past year that 1T has been seriously
hampered by the absence Of sufficient
ccmmodations for the entire work under
one roof. A hall for meetings and enter
tainments, suitable additional rooms for
educational work and accommodations for
clubs of various kinds. together with ade-
ouate provision for the proper develop
ment of the work among the juniors, are
greatly needed
THE resignation of Mr.. John b. Sleman
jr., as general secretary. which took place
in the early summer, was received with
deep regret by the officers, directors and
membership generally Fitting mention