Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1905-09-21
ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF I. NJ. c. A.

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Owing to the fact that the Young
Mems Christian Association is with
out a General Secretary at this time,
1T has been deemed advisable not to
former years; but, i'll order that the
public may be in possession of some
important matters relative to the AS
soCiation, the retiring General SeCre-
tary, William ID. Laumaster, has been
requested to prepare a statement of
the work for publication, which he
very willingly agreed to do. and his
report, including that of the Treasur-
er, W. v Oglesby, Esq and the Presi-
dent of the Ladies' Auxiliary. Mrs. 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
Bible Glass and Mems Gospel meet
Ing. The building, which is we'll adap-
ted for the work, has been in constant
use All the rooms are neatly fur
nished, well-lighted aud comfortable.
The reading room is well stocked with
first class periodicals and newspapers,
and the game room contains various
games for the amusement of young
men. The gymnasium and bath rooms
are also In first class order.
THE Sunday afternoon Gospel meet
ing for men, the Sunday morning
Mems Bible Glass, and the Monday
evening Bible Glass for ladies and
gentlemen were held regularly during
the season. The Thomas Beaver Boys
Bible Glass held regular weekly ses
sions and also monthly reception.
and had membership of 23S for the
year.
"A attendance in the gymnasium class
es was large. and all who took part in
this department of the Association
work were not only pleased with the
instruction given by Mr.. Carpenter,
the Physical Director. but were great
ly benefited in health.
"The social side of the work was most
gratifying. and during the year num-
ber of social gatherings were given for
| the pleasure of the members. During
the Associations busy season, which
covers a period of niue months-frOm
September TO June, there were visits
made to the building, including those
in attendance at receptions, meetings,
!, and Bible Glasses, to the number OF
3S. Sl5, making a monthly average of
1912, or daily average of 145. which
shows the value of the work in reach
ing the PEOPLE, particularly young
men.
1.-The Ladies Auxiliary. which alway
stands ready to assist in the work,
rendered most valuable service during
the year Ii responded to every call
for help, and was constantly on the
alert to show in practical way, its
| appreciation Of the efforts being made
to benefit young men and BOYS. Dur
ing the year it contributed to the
work the sum of $4l7.SS, which was
expended in improving the building.
putting in new rugs, linoleum and
towels, cleaning the building, furnish
| ing reading room supplies, contribut-
ing money to pay for the Boys Bible
| Glass Christmas reception and annual
picnic; also furnishing refreshments
for the New Years Reception, be.
sides paying a coal bill of over $50. 0C
and donating 5000 90 to the work for
current expenses.
The retiring General Secretary de-
sires 10 express for the Association
(Which he served for nearly ten years.
as we'll as for himself personally his
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shown himself and wife by the Direc.
tors and members, the clergy, the press,
and many private individuals, who
have assisted in many ways to make
burdens lighter, and the work more
attractive and far reaching.
In closing our work in Danville, il
is our wish that we shall have the
sympathy and prayers of the people,
and we, in turn, will ever pray for
those with whom we have been so long
associated in the work of the Lord toI
the salvation of young men.
| WIN. ID. LAUMASTER.
Report of Treasurer for year ending
August 81, 1905:
Balance on hand Aug 81. 1904 5 IL 81
RECEIPTS.
Membership. ...................... $50. II
Membership, Boys .......... 43. &C
Ladies' Gymnasium Glass 45. 0C
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