The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-12-06
SOCIAL UNION.
Methodist Organization Held
Important Meeting al tho
MathewsOn ST. Church

A special business meeting OF the
Methodist Social union was held last eve-
ming in the parlors OF the Mathewson
Street Methodist church Owing probably
TO the weather conditions only about 30
olSrfle 1i2 members were present. The
president, DIR. Albert l.. Morrison. was I'm
the chair and called the meeting To Or
der at o'clock.
Prayer was offered by Rev c. j. Ever.
IN the absence of the secretary, Prof
Herbert l.. Drake was appointed secre-
tary pro tenn "
The mhlutes OF the last meeting were
read followed by The report OF the
rea snrer 8 report showed a small balance
m the treasury.
Dr. Merrison then presented q prepared
irst. ITO show what the officers OF the
dntOn had been doing and, SECOND, ITO
make plans for the future"
DR.. Morrison report showed how earn
astly the executive board had worked TO
advance tho interests ~ the union, under
severe financial difficulties and urged the
hearty support of every member of the
'ame IN order that the orSaniza tiOn
night continue and prosper.
The several reports were approved and
'hc action Of the executive board. in all
matters concerning the work nf the union,
was heartily endorsed Following these
reports a lengthy discussion was carried
an by those present concerning plans FOR
the future OF the union. As Is we'll
Suown the union has been In some fiuan-
cial difficulty. which has neceSsitated
some modification in its work.
The Methodist Social union was organ
lzed ~ years ago, and continued for II
Years without any change from It's origi-
nal plan.
Two years ago. however. changes were
made reducing the price of membership.
ana thus largely increasing the number
~ members.
" was found after a time, however.
that the increased membership WAS not
large enough to balance the decrease in
he annual dues. Al this tuncture IL was
necessary that something further be done.
Accordingly. i'm October last. the union
voted slight increase iu membership
tues bat n was found that This increase
vas not sufficient To cover the expenses
II first class meetings and able speakers
which the high standing OF the union de-
handed
The essential purpose OF the meeting
ast evening was to devise some means TO
lace the union on its former high basis.
After much discussion IL was finally vot-
q 10 reconstruct the union on very near
81 It's original lines, financially and other~
wise
The executive board was appointed to
propose the necessary changes In the
constitution and bylaws. the same to be
mbmltted TO an adjourned meeting OF the
nion which will occur at the Mathewson
ltreet church on Friday evening, Decem-
jer l4th.
The executive committee is composed of
ne following gentlemen:
President, Dr. Albert l.. Morrison, first
fice president. Prof. Herbert T.. Drake;
econd vice president. Mr.. Arthur &. Ca
TTy, Ercrrturr7--4 4sttp ward A--l T. Aheeleri
reasurer, Charles &. Phillips corre-
nondlng secretary. william H. Sherman:
f,anFVg
y Cleveland. Mr.. Charles r.. Hancock.
Nr Gilbert A. Harrington, Mr., Burton v.
lile.
J. r. G. Farnham and Henry A.
iheld We're also appointed as a commit
ee 20 serve with the executive board.
As whole the meeting was a thorough
harmonious and enthusiastic one, the
ointment Of the same being that the
Methodist Social union shall be placed uD-
N the same high plane that IL originally
occupied.