Telegram-herald., 1890-10-08
GOOD WORK GOES on
rhe Y. N c. A. Directors Have
Adopted : Progressive Policy
TEMPORARY Quarters SECURED
fh~y WIN b Fittsd up "a The New
hro~R hatia4ag % North Dists-
1sa-st. A kiae Gyssn.sions And
CoApetsat Iastr1eter.

One OF the most important meetings
n the history OF the Y. NJ. L. A. OF this
city was held BY the board OF directors
On Monday evening. The question
under discussion was that OF the policy
10 Dc adopted BY the ASSOCIATION 10 tie
Immediate future. The importance OF
the subject called out large represen-
tation OF the boArd and both association
and city are 70 be congratulated on the
practical results OF their long aud ex-
naustlve dise0ss.on Of the evening 5
topic.
The work Of building IS neither
dropped nor 10 be given up. On the
contrary II Is engaging the careful at
tentiOn OF the board At present. They
realize, however, tnst II will be lmpos-
slole 10 erect and equip for ASSOCIATION
Use, such building a. they desire 10
see snd as the citizens OF this town have
made possible, IN less than two years.
Changes must be made IN the plans and
arefullyconsldered which
make TINS the shortest possible time
OF erection. In the meantime the
present quarters must be removed and
the association work transferred tenn
porarlly until lts own home is ready.
Two courses presented themselves 70
the Board in such situation-to secure
attractive rooms for class, gymnasium
and social privileges where aggressive
y. NJ. G.. A. work could he ca rried on
far To l.
TO something very little more compre-
hensive than the present limited
activity. The pubic and especially the
young men OF the city should be graft
fled 10 know that the board after com
plete and thougntful discussion voeed
TO adopt the former and more generous
no policy.
They realized fully in so dong that
Il involved a considerable outlay of
money IN excess of previous years, but
they believe that the value of the work
VIII be far more than prOportonate to
the increase IA outlay.
The proposed plan of work includes
the maintenance of attractive, home
like rooms, we'll equipped for Office,
psrlOr. reading and amusement rooms;
rooms for evening classes in various
branches of stadv, and thoroughly fit
ted gymnasium and bath rooms. There
will be a competent physical director
IN attendance NJ the gymnasium, pre-
pared 10 conduct class or individual
work in accord with the latest and most
practical methods.
IL is hoped that this plan of assocla-
tiOn work will provide for the many
young men of Grand Rapids home
like place, where health and pleasure
may be found under the happiest con-
oliIons.
1t is expected that the gymnasium
fees, nominal IN themselves, will come
from so great a number as To largely
decrease the extra amount To he raised
10y subscription for the additional ex-
lenses OF this years work. The board
Of directors feel that the business-iike -
spirit Of this most important action will
recommend II to ali keen business men.
The ASSOCIATION means TO prove It's right
to the confidence Of Us friends by work
No rooms nave been definitely se-
cured, but 1T is expected that pending
negotiations will be completed for
rooms in A. j. Browns new building
OH Division-st. In such an event the
association will be fitted to do its work
heartily, and viii surely be as heartily
supported b. all classes or young men.