The Y. M. C. A.

Phtladkljphia, May 9.- The twenty-eighth International convention oí the Young Men's ChriKtian Associaüorv was opened here yesterday by General O. 0. Howard, of New York. The report oL the secretary Bhowed that about 1U0 associatlons had been formed during the year and that the membership iiow reaohes 195,4tiü. The total net property of the aneoeiations, as reported by the treasurer, Is $8,944,885, al against 96,052, 859 at the laat report