Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
THE DEBT PLEDGED
Gratifying Report at Annual
Meeting Of Y, M, C. A.
AMOUNT PROMISED $3.50
The Officers Elected Secretary Wilson
Reviews the Good Work Of the Year,
the Physical Department.

The annual meeting of the Young Mems
Christian association of Brattleboro was
held in the association rooms Wednesday
evening. Many encouraging reports were
made, one Of the most gratifying being
that Of the treasurer, G. c. Averill, which
showed that the association debt OF S2250
of year ago had been pledged, and that a
part of the money had already been paid.
1t was the opinion of all that the associa.
ton was never in better condition than
at present, and the outlook is very encour-
aging.
These officers were elected: President,
Gen. j. j. Estey; vice president, G.. l..
Dunham recording secretary, DR.. G. G.
Wheeler; treasurer, G.. G. Averill; direc-
tors for three years, j. j. Estey, G.. II.
Clapp and w. d. Stockwell. Seven senior
and eight junior members were voted into
the association. The directors will meet
in few days and will probably reGngage
General Secretary George G. Wilson,
whose work during his first year has been
entirely satisfactory.
Mr.. Wilson said in his report that the
outlook at the beginning Of the year was
very discouraging because of the lack of
wholesome interest and faith in the work
on the part of the townspeople. These OBJ
stacles have in a large measure, been over
come, and the effort that has been made to
show that the association is an important
factor in lettering the surroundings and
condition of the young men of the town
has commended itself TO the citizens. The
individual testimony of many young men
is that they have been helped. The Wom-
ans auxiliary has been an important factor
in all branches of work, and it has aided
financially to the amount of $3.50.
The total attendance at the Sunday al
ternoon meeting during the year was $3.50,
an average Of 45 each Sunday, and many
conversions have resulted. The sec
retary's report showed conclusivey that
the social life of the association is not on
the decline. 1t covered the various depart
ments not herein specially mentioned
showing the probability of another course
of lectures the present year and emphasiz-
ing the need of an athletic field where the
young men can have training during the
summer and autumn.
An interesting part of the secretary's re-
port was as follows: Provision has been
made so that the entire amount of the in
debtedness of S2250 of one year ago will be
paid by Jan. l, 1901. A large part of this
amount has already been paid. More
money is needed TO carry on the work this
year without deficit, and trust the friends
of the association will come forward gener-
ously that the work may not be hindered
because of lack of funds" These figures
were subsequently given in detail in the
report of the treasurer.
The report of the lecture committee
showed that the receipts from the lecture
course were $7l9. 70, and that the expenses
of the course were S619.70, leaving a bal
aDce of 500, which has been applied in
wipiDg out the debt.
Physical Director H. r. Horton report
ed that the total attendance at the senior
and junior classes was 1892, the number
Of classes held being-senior. s.; junior,
o. In addition to class nights the gym
nasium was used one night each week,
bringing the attendance up TO 2200. Over
1900 baths were taken. The physical work
has been successful in more ways than one,
keeping many out of questionable places
and company, and it has caused several to
leave off smoking and profanity, according
70 the testimony of the boys themselves,
and through its influence others have be-
come followers of the Master. The out
look for next winters work is encourage
ing. DR.. A. l. Miller has kindly consent
ed to give strict medical examinations to
all members of the senior classes.