St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-04-27

energy and perseverance of a small band Of
backed up and encouraged by some of the
older heads who can appreciate the benefits
that may be derived from this and kindred
associations.
The unprecedented increase of the adult
population of the city, large proportion of
which is in the Sixth ward, has naturally ere
ated a demand for some kind of arena where
in our young men can meet and spend their
evenings and holidays in such exercises as
will best conduce to their physical develop
ment. No civilized nation under the sun
but what has some organization of a similar
| character. They are the inherent and nat
ural desire of the youth of the country for a
change of scene, relief from the every day
hard and monotonous duties of business life,
for something that will give fresh life and
vigor to the system, and thereby promote
health and add a new lease to their existence.
The alarming increase of the liquor dealing
traffic in our midst, with the other attendant
vices Turing our yonng men on to destruc-
ton, is well calculated to excite alarm in the
and well being of his own race.
| + In view of these facts it is claimed, and just
| ly so we think, that society has a self impos-
| ed duty to encourage by every means in its
| power the permanent establishment of this
| and other like societies. They are the safety
valve of this community, the most powerful
antidote to all the evils that inevitably flow
ofl
| often leads to an untimely end. To none
more than to heads of families does this sac
| picture commend itself 1t appeals to father
mother brothers and sisters alike, to stand
| by these young men, aid and encourage
them to maintain in all its glory and strength
the West Side Gymnastic association
| Do this and you help yourselves and posteri-
| ty, as well as save many brave and noble
youth from destruction.
We are glad to know the association has
already met with the most encouraging sue
cess, having procured the land upon which
| to erect their building on Susan street, in the
Sixth ward, and have commenced the con
struction of the gymnasium, and in a short
time have it completed for the occupancy of
| its members and patrons. Allhonor to the
| noble effort that has added this institution to
| the Sixth ward and the credit of its intelli-
| gent citizens.
| Like all other things human it has its
enemies, however. The jealousies of rival
societies, is heard on the streets, men who
should be its friends attempt to ALLEVIATE its
support, and by inuendo and
otherwise are attempting to de-
| popularize this most promising and
useful institution, it is rarely ever that men
can afford to give blows in such cause,
retribution is sure to overtake them sooner
or later, they may for moment retard,
they cannot destroy. The West Side gym
nasium association will outlive all its detrac-
| tors, and in the end shine more brilliant than
| ever as one of the early stars that rose to
| light the young men of the Sixth ward on
the road to health, happiness, and the true
| enjoyment of life.
''To strengthen bone, and harden muscle,
We sometimes have friendly tussle,
Casting behind all worldly strife
A new page add to our book of life.''
ADVOCATE.