New Britain herald., 1923-04-23
". N. NEEDS MORE
MEMBERS HART SAYS
President Urges Activity to Build
Up Bigger Organization


greater enthusiasm and energy. Mr.,
ing be employed TO attain this end.
Ills report follows
ITO the Directors of the New Brit
ain Y. NJ. c. A.;
Although II has not been custom
ary as a general rule. for the presi-
dent TO make an annual report,
think il might be well this year to
make a few remarks on what has been
accomplished during the year and to
mention some of the problems that we
ought to consider and | shall recon-
mend two or three things which / be-
lieve ought TO be done during the
coming year.
Religious Activities.
1.-THE main objective OF the Y. NJ.
c. A.. is TO lead men and boys into
the church and develop them in the
Christian life. This is the most diff
Gcult part of the associations pro-
gram but think we have done very
well in this respect.
"A Bible class for men was conduct
ed weekly during the fall and winter
with an average attendance of about
seventy five.
| Three Sunday theater meetings
were held in the Lyceum theater and
they were considered so successful
that plans are being made for great
err number this fall and winter. 1t is
possible, that instead of having more
meetings, we may try to make them
even more impressive than they were
and conflne ourselves to three large
mass meetings, with speaker of ma
tional reputation and an attractive
program so as to insure crowded
house.
Bible study for younger boys was
given and series of meetings were
run for High school boys which were
addressed by men of prominence.
The state older boys conference
was held in New Britain in October
and 500 boys gathered for three
days session.
This resulted in many boys taking
steps in the direction of right living.
Personal interviews have been held
with men and boys and advice has
been given them which is vital to
their future well-being.
Finances.
1.-THE financial condition of the as
ISOLATION is very encouraging.
ITO the directors and many friends
and supporters of the Y. NJ. c. A.
many thanks are due for their gener-
osity in giving to Y. NJ. c. A. work.
The following amounts were raised:
Local Y. NJ. C. A. ........... sS,076
Hartford county work .... 535
State Y. NJ. c. A. ......... 80
International Y. NJ. C. A. Cor
support of Wilson NJ. Hume
in India) .,.............',. 2,075
Total $11.596 |
THE work of the directors and the
chairman of the finance committee in
raising the necessary funds is deserv-
ing of great credit. Each director COW
cred his list very thoroughly and, in
some cases, added new subscribers.
George'P. Spear, chairman of the A.
nance committee, has SO persistently
followed up the list of possible con-
tributors and pledges that the unpaid
pledges are at minimum. While we
did not raise the amount estimated in
our budget, Secretary c. Fl, Barnes
has managed to come through the
year without deficit and is to be con-
graduated therefore.
From the dormitory we received
$1,000 above the cost of maintenance,
(but not including interest on the in
vestment nor depreciation) which is
surprisingly good in view of the small
number of men whom we can accom-
modate.
Physical Department
"A balanced program of gymnasium
activities including recreative games
and exercises OF proven worth has
been carried out in the physical de- |
partment for men and boys, with an
greater than the previous
year. The classes are graded to meet :
the requirements of grade school boys. !
high school boys, younger and older !
boys, older and younger
business and professional men and the ,
young men. Special groups, made up
of class of policemen and a class
from the Vulcan Iron Works, have
been given weekly instruction. En-
phasis has been put upon developing
SyulDdSluill ISdutIS lHEOuBn lile men d 4
and boys leaders corps, Special in
struction was given in swimming, life
saving, boxing, tumbling and wrestl-
ing. Tournaments were conducted in
leagues run for basketball
and volley ball and track and all
around athletic contests run off for
both men and boys. Handball has
proven so popular that more space is
Iequired for that game and it is rec
commended that serious consideration
be given to a plan to provide two
more courts on the fifth floor.
Industrial Council.
THE Industrial Council. organized
IN 1919 and made up of representa-
ives from eighteen different factor
es of the city, conducted a good pro-
gram of activities under the leader
ship of George f. Christ. as president.
Three meetings for foremen we're held
and series of educational lectures
given. Cooperation was extended to (
The Americanization director in the ,
promotion OF evening classes for the I
foreign born and new citizens classes.
rhe National Thrift Week was observ-
I'd, and a program of meetings and
club for employed boys organized.
The Sunday meetings and the Bible
Glass were conducted in cooperation
with the association.
Community Relationships. {
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