Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-02-06
The Gathering was a Representa-
tive One.
GOVERNOR CUNMlNS GUEST OF HONOR
Hon. T. D. Foster Outlines the Object
Of the Gathering Which Was to I'm.
press Upon the Business Men the
Need of Money for the Y. M. c. A.

OttumWa'S place among the cities of
the state has always been in the front
rank, in education, business, manufac-
turles, local pride, and, though many
did not know it, in matters relating to
the Young Mems Christian associa-
| tlon. Whether this was generally
known before last night or not, the
magnificent gathering at the armory at
that time fully upholds the reputation
the association has earned for itself.
Not only does it do this. but this. the
biggest meeting of the kind ever held
In the state, coupled with the donation
OF $4,000 by T. D. Foster the most
I extensive giyer to the Y. NJ. C. A. in
the state, promise that the
remaining $4,000 which is so
much needed and so much
desired will be raised within few
months at the most Enthusiasm ran
nigh last evening as 200 business men
and capitalists of the city listened to
the eloquent and forceful addresses
made by Gov A. B. Cummins. l.. w
nesser OF Chicago and others we'll
| | known known as truthful. conservative men
sincere in their statements.
Nothing of such magnificent proper
IONS was ever undertaken by the
1o'hg Mems Christian association in
ottumWa before. Other cities in the
state have had banquets for the pur.
/ pcyin ~,
IN touch with the condition and needs
| OF the work, but not one of these
gatherings has been attended by the
number of people that gathered at the
afmofy last evening. In Ottumwa.
where the associations worl, amono
the young men of the city has been so
apparent that none could helm noting
1t, 1t was for while feared that not
enough interest would be taken for the
very reason that the good brought
about by the untiring efforts OF the
association men would be taken too
much as matter of course by the citi-
zens, who would then fail to respond
freely to the request for assistance in
the work OF the Young Mems Chris
tan association.
Inc attendance, then. was a cause
1or genuine pleasure on the part Of
those who have worked untiringly for
the past few weeks to perfect the ar
rangements. 1t reflects not little credit
upon the local organization and it's
general secretary, B. c. Wade. to have
arranged the largest banquet ever held
under the auspices of the association
IN Iowa. and to have already met with
such excellent success.
T. D. Fosters Munificence.
Last evening. 7. d. Foster. the pres
ldent OF the local association. made
short address stating the object of the
gathering. which was to impress upon
the business men OF the city the fact
that the Ottumwa Young Mems Chris
tan association is i'll need OF money.
MI. Foster made this fact plain, nam
ing the amount as $4,000 In closing
he made formal Offer to give the as
soclauon $4,000 Tor the purpose of
making the improvements desired
about the building and grounds. pro-
Nlded the people of the city will give
$4,000 more This offer had been
made before by Mr.. Foster, but only
informally and last evening its public
announcement created a very notice
able effect upOn those who sat at the
banquet tables and listened to this man
one OF the most successful business
men in Iowa endorse the Young Mems
Christian association so magnificently.
Committee Appointed.
y committee was appointed last ev-
ening on motion of William McNett,
to nominate another committee, the
work of which shall be TO solicit funds
in this city TO make up the $4,000 that
is left for the citizens to contribute
in order TO make the needed improve
mentS and pay off the debt that the as
sociation owes now. This committee
consisted of William McNett, A. w.
Buchanan and C. E. McElroy When
they reported their selection of a COM
mittee for soliciting. Just before adj
iournment last night, their recommen-
dation was unanimously adopted after
their own names had been added to the
7 list. The committee now consists OF
the following men, who will at once
so about the work of soliciting the
$4,000 so much needed by the asso-
citation:
7. D. Foster, Samuel Mahon. ]. T.
Hackworth, Hon. S. H. Harper, c.
Haw, John Wormhoudt, j. H. Morrell,
Wy Iornpp- Tr I'm n Dr1o1-r,ox.