Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-05-17

oThe Young Mems Christian Asso-
,iation is necessary because it is a good
Investment. 1t is necessary TO the bust
ness men because it pays; it pays more
than per cent.
This assertion was made yesterday
afternoon by Gen. James H Wilson in
nnbrc speech at luncheon given at Aim
sfcowis cafe by Henry b. Thompson.
rrssident of the Y NJ. c. A., to a number
Vi citv officials and other prominent
neople. the object being to promote
interest in the movement to raise fund
of 5000 900 for the proposed new building
for the association.
Gen. Wilson's remark followed a splen-
did address made by George f. Tibbits
ri Washington, interstate secretary of the
Y NJ c. A. for this district, in which he
nointed out the good that had been done
by fine association in other cities. Like
Mr. Tibbits. Gen Wilson is a firm believer
In the beneficial influence of the asso-
ciation. and in support Of this belief he
cited an instance where a friend Of his, a
nrominent New England manufacturer,
had profted financially as a result of
kindness, Just such as is shown by the
Y.M. C. A.
Mr. Tibbits gave a history Of the work
in his territory in the past 10 years and
showed that Wilmington is the only city
without a fully-organized and working
Y NJ. c. A. He told of several cities
which have found it necessary TO erect
several buildings during that period
"Ten years ago" he said, "the asso-
ciation was houndering, without a definite
purpose, but it has now found its bearing
and has a definite object, which is being
appreciated more and more every year,
especially by the business people Of the
cities" The object Of the association,
he pointed out, is to provide a place
where young men can pass their time
proftably and with pleasant and helpful
surroundings adding, that If there is no
such place the temptation of the saloon
is greater. Such a building as is pro-
posed for Wilmington, he said, will be
selfsupporting. as it will have about 100
dornitories, which will be eagerly sought
by Young men and will bring in revenue
10 the amount of about $4,000 a year.
tie said already 200 young men have
signed cards of application for member
ship when the building is erected, and he
predicted that by that time the number
will be double that figure.
"The old Y. NJ. G. A. OF Wilmington
did an excellent work in its time" he
said. "but that would not answer now.
We want a modern Y. NJ. c. A.. with
modern ideas. We have been trying for
some time to accomplish this and if we
fail in this effort it will not be worth
while our to renew il in Wilmington, but
nth aHssrt foil kharfIT
the present effort not succeed Whining
ton will be without a Y NJ. c. A for many
years and it will be the only city in oul
territory that has neglected this matter.
He said that while the association di
rects its efforts toward proper training
Of young men, it is not a religious organi
zation, and there are no religious re
strictions against joining. He said, how
ever, that there are Bible classes for thos
who desire to attend, although nobody j
forced to join them.
Thomas H. Savery, president Of tn
Pusey & Jones Co., and also president O
the Board Of Trade, asked for libera
support for the movement He told O
a amanin a smaller city who accumulate
a fortune and had no family to leave
to and he gave the whole amount ,Sl25O0
to the Y NJ G. A., which proved a last
ing monument>to his memory
President Thompson Of the associa
ton said it had been decided to limit tn
remainder of the canvass for funds .
four weeks, because it is time to act. Fl
said the work had been drifting alon
for six months, and he felt that with th
proper effort as much could be accom-
pllshed in -four weeks as in four year
From Secretary Tibbits of the local assc
ciation, who is a brother of Interstat
Secretary Tibbits, he learned that Oh
total number of subscribers to the fun
TO date is 126. He said the numbC
should be larger. While large amount
are desired, il is also desirable to max
the movement popular and have contrib
tlons from everybody who can give, II
gardless of the amount. He said to
many people are waiting and he e.
pressed the hope that they would reac
decision quickly and give to the be-
Of their ability. He said three moi
meetings like that of yesterday are to
held, the next one on Wednesday OF ne1
week, and he invited all present to atten
and gave each the privilege of invitin
friend. He also extended an invita-
ton to those who have given to increa'
their subscriptions and to ask Others {
give.
At the conclusion Of Mr.. Thompson
remarks, Col. A. L. Ainscow, who hi
given $1,000, stated that when Il
100000 mark is reached he will Civ
$1,000 more. This announcement VIZ
greeted with applause.
Encouraging remarks were made h
Mayor Horace Wilson, Peter ]. For'
president of the Board of Water Con
missloners, and others. Those preseI
besides Henry B. Thompson, the hos
were Interstate Secretary Tibbit
General Secretary Tibbits, Mayor Horat
Wilson, Water Commissioners PETE
J.. Ford and Benjamin F. Shaw, Pres
dent Thomas H. Savery of the Pusey
Jones Co., ex-Mayor Charles ID. Bir
Hon. David T. Marvel, Caleb NJ. Shewar,
cashier of the National Bank of wi
mlngton and Brandywine; Otho Nov
iand, president of the Equitable Guarai
zee and Trust Co.; John H. Dandy, VIC
president of the Union National Banl
zen, James H. Wilson, Gen. Charl
bird, Thomas X. Porter, Representati'
John Bancroft. William H. William
George A. Elliott, Willard Saulsbur
Henry P. Scott, Harlan G. Scott, w
liam E. Hawkins, Edwin Golding ,Samu
n. Smith, Z. B. Riley, D. NJ. Hillegs
=. U. Robinson, p. B. Alrich, H. c. Stot
j. b. Eliason, W. 0. Wingate, Lelal
Lyon, A. A. Wilmot, C. H. Smith, W.
Long and others.
During the meeting President Thorn
son presented the followinh correct