The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-21
At tho Association.

The meeting for boys. held in the parlor of
the Young Mems Christian Association on
Sunday afternoon at 3 O'clock. was we'll at
tended. Mr.. W. W. Smith conducted the
meeting as usual and made very interesting
address,
At 4 o'clock the meeting for young men fol-
lowed. 1t was attended by 10 young men.
who were deeply impressed with the interest
ing remarks made by Mr.. John Il. West, one
of the directors Of the organization who had
charge Of the meeting.
Mr.. g. II. Mowry conducted the singing. and
Mr.. S. j. Wingield sang solo. Mr. W. II.
TyTee. Jr., presided over the organ, while Mr..
NJ. l.. Willis played The piano, and Mr.. L. 4.
MafIre the violin.
The Bible class in charge of Secretary Cand-
lish followed at O'Clock. and about thirty
young men took part in it. At the close of
the class tea was served in the directors
room
Secretary Candlish continues to keep his
weather eye open to discover any defects "a
the several departments of the Association
building. Under his direction the gymna-
SUM and the several apparatus in it have
been reprinted The floors Of the reading
room and library also have received new coats
of paint The paint has been kindly donated
by G. W. Tanner q Co.
The bowling alley in the gymnasium will
be thoroughly repaired and number Of new
season sets in. In order that only the proper
persons may gain admission 10 the gymna-
sum, the door leading 10 il will be opened
only from the desks at the office, with which
they will be connected by electric springs.
In this manner it is expected that all persons
who are not entitled to admittance will be
kept out.
1t is probable that Professor Horace F.
Smith. who will take charge of the gymna-
STUN by September lst. will reach here in the
latter part If August TO become thoroughly
familiar with the workings Of this department
before the season opens.
Mr.. Candlish intends to have q receptacle
for valusbles provided in his Office, where the
members OF the gymnasium can leave their
watches and other valuables during the time
of their exercises.
An attractive card has Just been issued by
Mr. Candlish. stating briefly the advantages
to be derived from the membership. Atten-
ton is called to the fact that on and after
September LIST the membership fee will be
raised to 81. Among the attractions during
the coming winter the gymnasium certainly
will occupy prominent part Glasses will bs
conducted by Professor Smith for professional
men, business men. young men, boys, and
also class for developing leaders in gym
nastics.
The educational classes will comprise stem
ography, type writing, book keeping. pen
arithmetic ana prODaDly class in
vocal music. All instructors have been re-
quested by Mr.. Candlish to see that their
classes are only attended by those who have
come TO receive the instructions which are
offered TO them gratuitously. Any young man
who should show himself guilty Of frivolity
will be asked to leave the educational classes
Members of the different classes will he
charged one dollar at the beginning of the
term of each class. This amount will be re-
turned at the close of the term 10 those who
have been regular in their attendance
The entertainment course during the winter
will represent the ablest talent on the Amer
can platform. such as the Schubert Quar-
Lette Imperial Cuartette. Rutgers College
Glee Club and Wing Sisters In addition there
will be about ten other entertainme Is equally
IS good for which the arrangements have not
yet been cOmuleted