The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-06-08

Professor Smith Tells Of tho food of Physi-
cal Culture.

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The board Of directors Of the Young Mems
CHRISTIAN Association held their regular
monthly meeting last evening. President
Trayers was in the chair and Secretary Ian
caster recorded Considerable routine busl-
ness was transacted and the usual number OK
bills was ordered 10 be paid.
Applications from the several officers OF the
Association for vacation during the present
summer were referred 10 the secretary with
power.
Professor Horace +. Smith, the physical
director of tho Association. submitted his
report in regard 90 the work done IN the ~ m
nasium during the season Just closed. Inc
report makes a very good showing tor the
past and also makes q number OF recommen-
dations Tor the coming season. The report
contains the following.
The gymnasium has been conspicuous a5
an advertisement OF the institution among
business men, and the display AT the Mozart
Academy OF Music on April oth. IA which
siXty-hye pupils took part and Z.oUu or our
people attended, was the GROWING ell rt.
Mr.. Cabill the manager OF the Mozart, offered
lis many cOurtesles which aided US very much
in making this affair a success.
The standard OF membership has been
raised Il large number Of the better class of
Young men have been enrolled. aud very
healthy spirit Of pride Is now taken ia this
department
The boys class has been highly satisfactory
in its results. The boys have been regular IN
their attendance. and parents have spoken IN
ilattering terms Of the development shown by
their sons. This is only another ue whlch
binds the interest OK individuals 20 our work
8s whole.
The members Of the gymnasium have added
q rowing machine 10 our list OF apparatus.
All classes are now closed. and the mem,
bers of the physical department have greeted
their attention 10 boating. The boat elub az
present consists OF tweuty-scven members,
with Mr. Joseph Is. Montgomery as It's presi-
dent and the physical director as captain
Three OF the boats have been put IN first
class repair and two new pleasure boats or-
dered This viii give the club an equipment
of five good boats for the season. Tho hoat
and gangway have been put 20 excellent re-
pair. aud there is every reason . expect a
succe ssiul season.
Tho following accommodations for the
next season are included IN the report
The directors lin cooperation with tho
general secretary should be- authorized 10
arrange for an exhibition 10 be given IN tho
Mozart Academy of Music during tie month
OF November 1892 said exhibition t. be slul-
lar in plan and programme e. that gwen last
April. and the proceeds 20 be devoted - the
better equipment Of the gymnasium.
series Of informal talks should DO ar
ranged and given IN the gymnasium by the
leading physicians Of the city: these lectures
20. be Oh topics bearing upon the construction
aud proper use and care II the body.
The tub-bath should be removed and spray
baths put IN its place the bowl ing alleys
should De improved ia a general way aul the
gymnasium provided with more effective
electric lights The gymnasium hoor and
windows should be repauted aud the lockers
be thoroughly overhauled and repaired.
Among the additional apparatus the purchase
of which is recommended arc mentioned a
spring board and "liedart' buck
The report was approved by the board and
the several Recommendations contained
therein were adopted.
The board adjourned at II O'Clock.