The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-01-18
Secretary Goodwin Says in
Report That It Is Scarcely
EquaIed in Any Other City
OF Same Size.
THREE FINE ADDRESSES
wEREsH.EARo, BEING DELIVERED
eY MEssRs. DAY, BOWLING AND
THOMPSON OF INDIANAPOLIS
LARGE CROWD.

Interest in Young Mems Christian
Association work was again revived
to fever heat last evening at the as.
sociation's first annual banquet, held
in the gymnasium of the building. as
1t was impressed upon the three hun
dred workers present, that 1t was es-
sential that the greatest effort be
made to make the second operative
year. a greater success than the first
year, because the second year is al
ways the crucial point in any associa-
tion's life.
That the spirit and energy Of the
workers and the support Of the city at
large will be given. is not doubted. II
tho banquet last evening is any crt
terion.
The feast lasted for about two
hours and was followed by yearly re-
ports Of A. N. Uardnsr. treasurer. and
George L Goodwin. general secretary,
and three Of the most excellent after
dinner speakers who local audiences
have ever had the pleasure OF listen
ing to.
Interest In Reports.
Chief interest on the part of those
present was In the reports, particul-
arly the financial statement by Treas
urer Gardner. Somewhat remarkable
seems the report in that it shows the
association was run at, q profit OF
$313.73, but 500 OF which was con-
tributed. Had the association had a
deficit of few hundred dollars. 1t
would not have been considered q bad
showing. However, credit for the ex-
cellent showing is due to the officers
who, as business men, have conducted
the association along business lines.
The banqueters began to assemble
before z o'clock and short time af-
terwards, they were formed into line
and marched into the banquet room.
The room was decorated with Ameri-
can flags while candlebras. cut flow
ers and potted plants were used on
the five tables. The speakers and
guests Of honor were seated at the
table to the west end of the room.
Perpendicular to this table and ad-
joining It were four tables, extending
the length Of the room. Practically all
the space at these tables was occu-
pied.
An Excellent Menu.
The Rev. r. J. Wade, pastor OF the
First M. e. church, pronounced a
brief benediction. Members of the
ladies Auxiliary OF the association
then served the dinner, which they
had prepared and which included the
following menu:
Oyster Patties
Roast Turkey with Dressing
Mashed Potatoes
Creamed Peas Pickles Ripe Olives
Cranberry Sherbet
Fruit Salad
Sailed Waters
Ice Cream Meringue
Remarks by s. e. Jones.
6efore introducing the speakers of
the evening, Sharon E. Jones, presid-
ing officer took occasion to point out,
by quoting some figures. the wide
spread movement of the Y. NJ. G.. A.
in North America, during the past ten
years. Mr.. Jones stated that the pro-
ducts Of these manhood factories had
been immense throughout the contin-
ent He introduced some startling fig
ures, almost beyond conception. to
prove his allegation. He declared that
the institution Of the Y. NJ. G. A. was
the foundation OF manhood and that
by its means and enormous growth
the world at large was benefited and
was growing better. During the past
year there were 81 new Y. NJ. G. A.
buildings erected In North America.
ut an Investment Of $6.8OO.OOO. The
current expenses Of these buildings.
were $500. 600: the amount pledged
$4,000, 900: the membership, 465, 900:
the attendance at the religious ser
vices. 1000. 200: the steady member
ship in the Bible classes In those In
stitutions, 101 900; the entire amount
invested In the Y. NJ. G. A. movement
IN North America for the year 1909
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