Evening journal., 1902-02-27
RECOMMENDS CHANGES
IN Y. NJ. c. A. WORK
George ". Todd Presents Interesting
Report Of Executive Committee
ss,1,s :s;1s,S TO Wheeling Convention

AT the recent meelnE OF the inter-
State Y. M. c. A., in Wheeling, Georgel
w. Todd, Of this city, read the report
of the Executive Committee, as fol-
lows:
We have reason TO give praise and
Thanksgiving to our Heavenly Father
for His guidance in the work OF the
past year. and realize that It is only
through his divine leading that wei
have been so richly blessed. We rec
commend to the prayerful consideration
OF the convention the following:
Some accommodation
81 Whereas. The growth and pres
ent demands for association work in
the three States and in the District of
Columbia require a very considerable
increase over last years fund, there
fore we recommend to the considera-
tion of this convention that the sum
OF at least $4,000 be raised for the diff
ferent departments of the interstate
work. The committee further recon-
mends that the amounts be appropriat-
ed as follows. Delaware $500; West
Virginia. 81 500: Maryland $4,000; Dis
trict of Columbia, $4,000.
Cooperation Solicited
"We ask the hearty cooperation Of
all the association members and friends
and that each association should IN
cmde in its regular budget yearly
subscription for this work OF super
vision and extension.
"2. Realizing the increased activity
of the work in the three States ana
the demand upon the time Of the inter
state secretary, we strongly recommend
that one or more additional secretaries
be secured as soon as the financial aid
can be obtained.
90. That the interstate executive
committee be given power TO arrange
| for the observance of an Interstate
DAY in February Of each year, and that
pledges be secured at that time for the
furtherance Of the interstate work
A. That the twentieth century cam
paign for young men, consisting OF
ovangelistic meetings, conducted Sun
day afternoon In theatres and halls, be
encouraged.
"5 THAT the following gentlemen
be appointed to FIJI the vacancies OF
members whose terms expire with this
convention. j. B. Sleman, Jr., Wash
ington, ID. C..B. +. Bond. Hagerstown,
Nd. G. r. Campbell. Baltimore, Md;
Charles f. Ncsbitt Washington, ID. G.
important Work
"6. That the Importance of the edu-
cational work OF the interstate asso-
Citations demands a more vigorous pol
icy. and we recommend that each as
sociation study It's own requirements
carefully. and add such classes as will
meet the need of the young men in
that special section 1t further recon-
mends that each association, during
the coming-year develop an all-around
educational work. improving the libra
rios and reading rooms. in inaugurahng
courses in reading. practical talks, lee
lures. educational clubs, literary and
lother similar societies.
"7. We heartily recommend that the
railroad department of the inter-
national committee be encouraged TO
look into the needs of the eight unOr-
Eanizcd points in the territory, and use
their influence to establish permanent
building for railroad men. We fur
ther emphasize our hearty support and
appreciation of the work being done
by the international committee in our
three States in the field, college, rail-
road. religious and educational depart
ments. and continue to pledge them
our hearty cooperation and sincere
appreciation Of services rendered.
IS. That all the associations observe
the Bible Rally Day in September, max
ing a vigorous effort to establish Bible,
training and mission classes. following
the lessons as outlined in the internat-
ional Bible study prospectus as closely
as possible.