The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-10-29
Total pledges since Fridays 1,G5S.75

ters were OyerCToWded ut noon WIN
new and old members of the soliciting
teams. who afterward made their re-
port to their captains and then to the
secretary. The high school teams re.
port of collection OF pledges which
amounted TO 1924 was signal for
much applause. These boys are doing
hard work and show much enthusiasm
in the Y. M. G. A. proposition The
total collections up till noon, with still
one more team to hear from were
Sl,199.24, making a total of Sl,69324
since the new campaign started.
Secretary Bailey announced that II
tho number of members of teams In
creased much more new quarters
would be necessary, and 1t was sus-
yested that names of those who VIII |
attend Thursday evenings meeting |
should be taken to enable the secre-
tary to secure suitable quarters for
that meeting. The meals which are
served at the headquarters each day
are paid for by the members of the
teams.
The Lincoln campaign had high
school department and the hrst re-
port they made was an even 500, the
Norfolk boys exceeding them over
500.
The following statement was issued
from headquarters:
Rev. Mr.. Dibble, pastor OF the Con.
gregational church of Columbus, said
In the Congregational church OF this
city yesterday, where he preached,
SO had in a history
OF the Columbus building and they
were now entering their second year
and the newness had worn off, but the
association was more popular today
than ever. The boys of the city are
there and they are interested and the
work for them Ia greater than Is being
done by the churches. We know even
tvAlly., we will be the beneficiaries OF
this institution and we rejoice that
we have the building and also we
have provided for the boys and young
men OF the city. The report of the
treasurer last month was that they
we're over $500 to the good in current
expense. We hope and expect Norfolk
will get their building"
A letter from Fremont says: I'VE
are watching the Norfolk campaign
and sincerely trust that the people
will see to 1t that the amount is
raised"
There seems to be a sort OF conta'
zion among the old contributors to
Increase their personal pledges, which
n indeed magnificent spirit, and we
hope 1t will increase.
At the womans meeting yesterday
Il was suggested that a woman'S com
mittee get to work, and we expect tC
report tomorrow that they are In the
field with about 500 as a starter
which was voluntarily given.
The question Is asked. what kind Of
a building. and as the building com
mittee has not been appointed as yet
Mr.. Bailey has suggested a plan tC
submit which, II accepted in general
will give the association very mod
ern, up-to-date equipment to worl
with. 1t Is contemplated to have dor
mitories which will net the associa
ton quite a neat sum for the purpose
of maintenance, and that with thu
three classes of membership will NEE
the expenses Of the association.
Another thing which might be men
toned Is that this building, while 1t l
the Young Mems Christian association
and for young men and boys. Their
will be provided, unless the director
vote otherwise, room for the youn
women and girls, with separate er
trance and that this room will also b
always open for women, and especial
those coming in from the country an
having to wait while their friends ar
trading, can go and be comfortable
This room will be provided with toie
privileges, supplying a place in tn
community which at the present tim
does not exist.
One Sunday school class at yeste
days session gave $50, which was yer
fine, indeed.
The question is, will you, reade
help by your subscription, and that t,
day!
In another column you will find tn
pledge card printed and the publisher
have printed this, hoping that som
of the friends living out of the cit
would fill it in, cut it out of the papt
and send it in to us.
The Independent Telephone cor
pany has put phone in at headqua
ters today and the number will
1899.
Bryan Says It's Business Propositio
w. j. Bryan has been a member
the Y. NJ. C.. A. since he was a your
man and is proud of it, He has spo
en- of the Y. NJ c. A. on many occ
sions and believes in it. On the occ
sion of the laying of the corner stol
of the new building at Tampa, FL;
MIR. Bryan said:
81 might say that, merely as bus
ness investment, it would pay me
not christians, to subscribe for Il
Young Mems Christian association, f
in proportion as you can improve Il
moral standard of your people "
make your property more safe; "
make your lives more safe, and "
reduce the expense of your courts
enforcing the criminal law. | belle
the institution could be justified
the low basis of dollars and CEN
without any regard to the spiritu
significance of it. 1t is cheaper
save men from crime than to punt
criminals after they have become sue
and the cost of this institution is SO
ing your young men from crime a
your community from the expense
prosecution of criminals-this saw
would Justify the expenditure for I
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