The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1904-01-14
Kenosha r. M. C. "A. Meets and Elects
Officers For Another Year and
Transacts Other Business
PRESIDENT NEWMAN REELECTED
Annual Report the President Shows the
Association in Good Condition Many
improvements Urged

The annual meeting of the Kenosha
| Y. M. c. A. occurred last night. Spec
ial effort was made to secure election
of strong list of directors and officers
to manage the society for this year.
Five directors where chosen: G. II.
Curtis, E. l.. Grant, H. L. Bullame re.
and John r. Proctor being elected for
three years and E. L. Shippee for the
remainder of w. w. Cooper's term.
The officers elected were: President,
S. c. Newman; Vice Pres, DR.. E. J.
Elton; Rec. Secy., Jno. r. Proctor;
Treasurer, E. L. Grant.
In his annual address President
Newman called attention to the neces-
sity of faithful work upon the part of
every member and officers. The death
of Willis and Chas. Cooper hassieft so
big gap that only hard work by many
members will be able to fill the vacan-
cy. Mr.. Newman spoke of the way in
which Mr.. Cooper had engineered the
financial work the past year, securing
large subscriptions to carry on large
err work. recommendations were
made for increased interest and the in
PRODUCTION of best methods in the re-
ligious work, for the promotion of
more public social events and BAN
quets of high order, and for the per-
manent securing of public Fairgrounds
for the boys and young men.
While splendid work was accomplish
ed in mem bership and financial results
it will be necessary to secure the con-
tinuance of large subscriptions and
increased membership. The report Of
the members committee showed total
enrolment during the year of 435 SEN
iors and "a Juniors, total of 513. The
financial report showed deficit of but
1929, which directors will seek to Sc
cure in January.
The report of General Secretary
Adams called attention to the years
improvements in the way of FIRE es-
capes, room decorations, and increased
bath facilities. While the member
ship has shown slight decrease, eff
fort has been made to raise the stand
oAA VA Ou0A QCtC4 6uO SCCu1C 1ACA WILL
ing to serve their fellows.
Referring to the gift of Mr.. Cooper,
Mr.. Adams said: 1.-THE fact that after
watching our work for nine years, Mr..
Cooper had such confidence in it, such
PERCEPTION of the needs of Kenosha's
young men and such outlook into the
future as to make the Association the
first among his philanthropies
is not so much cause of congratula-
tons as it is the means which
should inspire US to the high
est obligation of stewardship.
Our deepest desire tonight should be
to prove ourselves worthy of his con-
fdence and to be faithful servants of
Christ the Master
Among the recommendations were:
l. Immediate strengthening of
religious work features.
2. Securing financial deficit in jan
uary.
8. Decorating balance of building.
4. Securing new piano and auto
matte player.
D. Large banquet Tor business men.
6. Installing small reference library
for night school.
z. Increased social attractions.
It was recommended that the baths
be kept open after 10 p. m. for the ac-
commodation of business men and en-
ployees and that the building be kept
open more hours on Sunday for the
convenience of homeless young men.