Danville intelligencer. [volume] (Danville, Pa.) 1859-1907, 1905-09-22
ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF I. NJ. G. A.

Owing to ihs fact that the Young
Mems Christian Association is with
out a General Secretary at this time,
it has been deemed advisable not to
hold the anniversary exercises, as in
former years; but, i'll order that the
public may be in possession of some
sociation. the retiring General Score
tary, William d. Laumaster, has been
requested to prepare statement of
the work for publication, which he
very willingly agreed to do. and his
report, including that OF the Treasur-
er. W. V. Ogle'by, Esq ,and the Presi-
dent of the Ladies Auxiliary. Mis- j.
e. Moore, is herewith given:
"The Danville Association, through
its Directors, paid officers and MEM
bers, has doubtless accomplished much
good during the past year Regular
| lines of work were carried on every
day during the week as we'll as on the
| Sabbath, when there were held Men g
Bible Glass and Mems Gospel meet
ing. The building, which is we'll adap-
ted for the work. has been in constant
use. All tho rooms are neatly fur.
nished, well-lighted aud comfortable.
The reading room is well stocked with
and the game room contains various
games for the amusement of young
men. The gymnasium and bath rooms
are also in frst-class order.
"The Sunday afternoon Gospel meet.
ing for men, the Sunday morning
Mems Bible Glass, and the Monday
gentlemen were held regularly during
the season. Tho Thomas Beaver Boys
Bible Glass held regular weekly ses
sions and also n monthly reception
aud had a membership II of 23S for the
year.
Attendance in the gymnasium class
es was large. and all who took part il
this department of the Association
work were not only pleased with tn,
instruction given by MIR. Carpenter
the Physical Director, but were great
ly benefited i'll health.
1.-The social side of the work was mos
gratifying. and during the year mum
ber of social gatherings were given TO
the pleasure of the members. Durini
the Associations busy S, as)n, whicl
oovels period of niue months-fron
September to June, there were visit
made to the building, including thos
in attendance at receptions, meetings
and Bible Glasses, to the number 0
IS. 9i5, making a monthly average o.
43l2, OF q daily average of l4j, whicl
shows the value of the work in reach
ing the people, e,-partioulsrIJ younl
men,
1.-The Ladies Auxiliary. which alway
stands ready to assist in the work
rendered most valuable service durin
the year. It responded to every cal
for help, and was constantly on thu
alert to show in practical way, it
. appreciation of the efforts being mad
to benefit young men aud boys. Dur
ing the yAar it contributed to th
work the sum of SAN SS, which wa
expended in improving the building
putting in new rugs, lin ,leum ant
, towels, cleaning the building, furnish
ing reading room supplies, contribut
, ing money to pay for the Boys Bibl
Cia.s Christmas reception and annua
!, picnic also furnishing rofreshment
for tho New Years Rrception,- lie
sides paying a coal bill Of over $50 o.
and donating 5000 90 to the work TO
current expenses.
THE retiring General Secretary de
sires to express for the Associatio,
(Which he served for nearly ten years
AS we'll as for himself personally hi
entire appreciation of the kindues
shown himself and wife by th1 Direc
tors and mem bers, the clergy, tie press
aud many private individuals, wilt
have assisted in many ways to max,
burdens lighter, and the work NOR
attractive and far reaching.
In closing our work in Danville, i
is cur wish that we shall have TIN
sympathy and prayers of the people
aud we, in turn, will ever pray 70
those with whom we have been so Ion,
associated in the work of the Lord fo
the salvation of young men. "
WM. d. LAUMASTER
Report of Treasurer for year ending
August 81, 1906:
Balance on hand Aug 81, 1904. 5 12 s.
RECEIPTS.
Membership. p........,...........9 $50. Al
Membership. Boys .......... 43. Al
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