181 boys enrolled in Bible-study groups, meeting weekly. 35 men give time to the supervision and planning of the work. 236 boys attended ten boys' banquets. 51 out-of-town delegates attended the county convention. 175 men and boys attended the convention banquet. 161 boys took part in the relay race. 91 men and boys on baseball teams. 24 boys played basketball. 56 men attended 10 leaders' conferences. 65 men conducted one day financial canvass. 200 boys given physical examination. 26 took part in the annual athletic meet. 13 young men's Sundays conducted by secretary. 6000 miles (approx.) traveled by secretary. 283 citizens back of work. _Financial Statement_:-- Pledges unpaid from previous year $120.25 Pledges for year 1568.25 $1688.50 ------- Received during year 1386.15 Due unpaid pledges 302.35 $1688.50 ------- Amount paid 1352.89 Due unpaid 298.00 Available balance 37.61 $1688.50 ------- REFERENCES Neighborhood Improvement Clubs. Professor E. L. Holton. Agricultural Extension Bulletin, Manhattan, Kan. Camping for Boys. H. W. Gibson. Association Press, New York. Careful directions for camp life. Training for Boys; Symposium. _Harper's Bazaar_, March, April, August, September, November, 1910. Keeping Home Ties from Breaking. E. A. Halsey. _World To-day_, January, 1911. Training Men to work for Men. E. A. Halsey. _World To-day_, March, 1911. The Organization and Administration of Athletics. Dr. Clark W. Hetherington. Annual Volume N.E.A., 1907, p. 930. _Rural Manhood_, issue of June, 1910. Rural Leadership Number. Social Activities for Men and Boys. Albert M. Chisley. Y.M.C.A. Press, New York. A valuable book covering a wide variety of activities. _Rural Manhood._ Henry Israel, editor. 50 cents per year. A most valuable exponent of the County Y.M.C.A. work. The Physical Life of the Boy. Dr. D. G. Wilcox. (Pamphlet.) Address, Federated Boys' Clubs, Boston. CHAPTER X _THE FARMER AND HIS WIFE AS LEADERS OF THE YOUNG_