Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-06-01
FOR A GRANDsTAND FINISH.
It is now or never for the Y. N. O. A.

It is now or never for the 7. N. c. A.
The great clock tolled off $500 in record time yesterday
noon with nearly $4,000 start on the second round. Some Of
the teams that have been working securing contributions had
such momentum, however, that they could not stop so sud
denly. The captains said so themselves yesterday. AS a re-
suit thecampaign is to go on to the time limit with the deter
mination of putting the hands Of the clock all the way round
for the second time by Monday noon.
Now then it is up to the men. Nearly everyone knows Of
another subscription that might be secured. Every worker
should remember that he enlisted for a nine days campaign
and his enlistment does not expire until Monday.
The executive committee is to put in its best work for the
next few days and the largest subscriptions are now to come.
Enthusiasm for today and Monday will know no limit. Hav-
ing put the clock once around in seven days and realized how
easy it was, it is not surprising that the workers have entered
into the spirit of the occasion with renewed energy in a
determination to duplicate the task in three days.
Now is the time to do it. Perth Amboy is awake as never
before. The spirit of the Y. NJ. G. A. has seized everyone and
everything goes for the success of the movement.
This is the last call for those who have not yet had a hand
in this great enterprise. Perth Amboy is making history
today. The Y. M. G. A. that will be founded in this city as a
result of the present campaign will develop with the city and
become one of the most valued institutions here. 1t will be a
matter of pride to be able to say in the future that you had
a hand in establishing this Y. M. c. A. Its influence on the
community cannot now be estimated.
The demonstration which took place at the Y. M. G "A.
headquarters yesterday when it was announced that the de
sired $4,000 had been secured with nearly $4,000 to spare,
showed clearly the spirit that has existed throughout the
campaign. To say that everyone is delighted is putting the
matter mildly. On all sides we hear the remark, Il didn't
suppose it could be done.' AS a matter of fact there are a
great many things that can be done i'll Perth Amboy if the
people would only suppose that they could be, and then set
out with a determination to do them.
The y. NJ. G. A. campaign has been an eye opener for the
city. 1t has demonstrated to us our possibilities. Now we.
need not say after this that what has been done in other cities
cannot be done in Perth Amboy.
Having demonstrated to the satisfaction Of everyone that
we can do what other cities have done in spite Of the fact that
Il great many said it was impossible here, we are convinced
that we can still do what other cities have done and put the
clock around the second time before the limit which was fixed
for the first around, expires. If you are inclined to doubt
this just remember what you thought about the $4,000 at
the beginning of this campaign, a week ago. 1t ought to be
a great deal easier to swing the clock around again than it
was to put it around in the first place, because now we have
some idea of what we can really do, whereas in the beginning
many Of those who started in the campaign had grave
doubt as to the outcome.
Only today and Monday remain for this work. Now is
the time for the inal. squirt. People who have not contributed
will regret the fact in the future unless they come forward
within this time limit and place themselves in line with a
great majority Of their fellow citizens.
Perth Amboy is certain to have a Y. NJ. c. A. in the near
future. 1t is an honor to have a part in its establishment. The
books close on Monday. The campaign ends and the work Of
permanent organization begins. 1t is now or never with the
contributors as well as the solicitors. Let it be a great get
together effort for a g%randstand finish for the close Of the cam
paign.