Newark post., 1919-04-09
Y. M. G. A. CHAPTER
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younger members were attractive
ly outlined and the significance of
the "C' or Christian element in
the movement was also explained.
A conservative plan for estab-
fishing "Y" in Newark and sug-
gested method of financing was
presented. Cooperation with the
schools and the churches was ad-
vised and a desire to cooperate
was expressed by Mr.. McCon-
nell who signified his willingness
to answer any questions asked.
Replying to a question by Mr..
Cooch as to how the organization
is usually financed and what help
could be expected from the ma
tional association he replied that
membership fees, rent of rooms
and fees for use of billiard table,
4. shuffleboard, ETC., was usually suf-
ficient; as to assistance from the
Association, he expressed his will
ingness to make Newark his home
until the movement is under way.
To question by Geo. L. Town
send, Jr., concerning the mode Of
procedure he suggested commit
tee. to secure suitable quarters,
stated that the usual adult fee is
$40 a year, that Junior membership
is $5; and suggested that pledges
from rs adults and Is Juniors
would Justify establishment of
chapter here.
A lively and enthusiastic debate
concerning membership, quarters,
ways and means, etc, ensued.
Telling speeches were made by
George Carter, editor of the Even
ing Journal, who paid eloquent
tribute to the work of the "Y" re-
! counting personal associations
with the work; and by Rev. Frank
Herson, George L. Townsend, Jr.,
George L. Medill, DR.. Dunlevy,
vPhineas Morris, James G. Long
fellow and others. Richard Cooch
on behalf of the Colonial Club
made an appeal for the younger
generation.
Definite organization was effect
ed whereby Francis A. Cooch was
made temporary chairman until
such time as an added member
ship, should hold a regular cleo
tion. VIM. E. Hayes was made
secretary, and Geo. L. Medill,
treasurer. Adult and Junior men,
bership fees were fixed at $40 and
SIS respectively and committees ap-
pointed. On motion of Mr.. Herson
committee Of three, Geo. l.. Me-
dill, VIM. Singer and w. S. Holton,
were appointed to secure the Ar
mory if possible, for temporary
!. headquarters.
"A committee to secure member
ship consists of ten men. Fred
Ritz, w. E. Hayes, w. E. Holton,
Geo. l.. Townsend. E. F. Dawson,
Francis Lyndall, William Singer,
Pierce Crompton, j. q. LongfelloW
and Francis A. Cooch. All of these
men pledged membership before
leaving the room. In addition to
these, George Carter, Charles L.
Medill, S. L. Conrad, George L..
Medill, Frank Herson and Phineas
Morris signed membership pledges.
In an interview with Mr.. Nc
Connell after the meeting, he ex-
pressed great pleasure at the
outlook for an Association here
and told interesting facts concern
ing his work in the service. He
was stationed at Camp Mills, Long
Island, through which 10000 men
passed on their way to the front
Philip M. Colbert was Camp
Secretary there and when he was
sent to Delaware, asked his friend
"Mac" to undertake the work al
the Naval Base and Coast Artillery
station at Lewes where he re.
NAMED until recently when he en-,
tered his present field.