The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-07-16
Y.M.C.A. IS ONE OF
MANY GOOD UNITS

Pensacola possesses in the local
branch of the Young Mems Christian
Association, one of many units which
are doing a glorious work for the
membership. The association move
ment in North America has recently
been compared with the record dis
tinguishing achievements for the past
fifteen years, and in each endeavor,
substantial increase has been the re-
suit.
Local Y. NJ. C. A. workers are
proud of the Pensacola association.
It is recognized power for good, and
its long work along that line here
has been felt.
About the first of August, spe-
cial trained expert, to be known as
the boys secretary, will arrive here.
Definite news as to the date of ar
rival, and the probable selection for
the local associations man, will be
known shortly. Julian Olsen, than
whom there is no one more enthusiast
tic in local branch, it at Blue Ridge
as a representative of the Pensacola
Y. NJ. C. A. From that great gather
ing of Y. NJ. C. A. workers he ex-
poets to derive many pointers which
he will be able to apply locally, as
an aid in heightening the interest
here, and his co-workers believe he
has the capacity to pattern only those
pointers of interest and intelligent
local application.
The growth of the association
for a period of fifteen years. This
comparison, for the different subjects
announced, is interesting, and mem
bers of the Pensacola association
would do well to study the below, and
feel happy over the fact that they
are part of a movement which is
gaining in every endeavor. The fol-
lowing gains are shown in a carefully
prepared resume: -
A 15-Year Comparison.
Associations, in 1900, 1,439; in
1915, 2, $50; a gain per cent of 70.
Members, in 1900, 255,472; in 1915,
620,799; a gain per cent of 143.
Number on committees, in 1900
/. 5000; in 1915, $1,000; a gain per
cent of 157.
Association buildings, in 1900, $50;
in 1915, 1859; a gain per cent of Ill
Net property, in 1900, S20,246,4 37;
in 1915, $s9, 3S8,492; a gain per cent
of 345.
Net property plus pledges, in 1900
$21, 302,857; in 1915, $94,830,295; a
gain per cent of 345.
Current expenses, in 1900, $780,
241; in 1915, $12,924,701; gain pei
cent of 393.
Employed officers, in 1900, 1899
in 1915, 4,o77; gain per cent Of
191.
On religious work committees, il
! 1900, $500; in 1915, 5000; a gair
per cent of 191.
Students in Bible study, in 1900
30,051; in 1915, 1888; a gain pei
cent of 445.
Weekly attendance religious meet
ings, in 1900, $3.50; in 1915, 1S3, 970
a gain per cent of 155.
Number in educational classes, IL
1900, 5,9O2; in 1915, 83,771; a gain
per cent of 223.
Total educational expenses, in 1900
$176,OO0; in 1915, $1,056,600; a gail
per cent of SIT.
Weekly attendance educational ses
sions, in 1900, 64,240; in 1915, 269,
$50; a gain per cent of 800.
Number in gym classes, in 1900
$4,000; in 1915, 220,259; a gain pc
cent of 345.
Physical examinations, in 1900, 29,
$50; in 1915, 89,259; a gal per cen
Of POI.
Athletic teams, in 1900, 3,54o; il
1915, 1852; gain per cent of 28z
| Socials and receptions, in 1906
$3.50; in 1915, 35,010; a gain per cen
Of 456.
Situations secured, in 1900, 1896
in 1915, 53,257; a gain per cent 0
| 271.
Average daily attendance at rooms
in 1900, $3.50; in 1915, 269,039;
gain per cent OF 1872.
State and provincial work expense
in 1900, $152, PA; IN 1915, $437, 018
a gain per cent of 1S7.
international home wor expense, /
1900, $129,62o; in 1915, S354,040;
gain per cent of 173.
International foreign secretaries, j
1900, Is; in 1915, IT'S; a gain pc
cent of 872.
International foreign work expense
in 1900, $4,000; in 1915, S433, 101;
gain per cent of i.211.