Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-18
THE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES.

THE EDUCATIONAL CLASSES.
What Has Been Accom- piished In That Direc.
ton by the Y. VI. &. A.
The closing exercises Of the educational
classes o; the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton were held at their rooms on New York
avenue last night and the exhibition in the par
lors Of the work accomplished by the students
Was Q surprise to the friends Of the young men
and Of the association 1t was q novel fea-
ture and worthy OF special attention. speci-
mems OF the work Of the students Of tie class in
mechanical drawing were suspended around the
walls OF the room and made u very attractive
exhibition. The individual work was groUped
showing the course of study from the drawing
OF straight lines to that Of q six-inch vertical
engine, and the whole representing the seasons
work, or fifty lessons. Some Of the students
had from thirty-fye to forty-five sheets.
Inc class in typewriting came next in the
way Of display. AID the pupils showed great
dexterity in the use Of the machines. Nothing
seemed too difficult for the boys to attempt.
Animals. houses stars. emblems were shown,
as well as difficult tabulating forms, while busi-
ness letters. &c, were displayed, showing care
ful instruction and manipulation.
The display OF work done BY students in book
keeping while not soattractive 20 the crowd was
sought out by the business men and expressions
OF pleasure and qualification were very fire.
quent Arithmetic. algebra and geometry
were not well adapted for exhibition pur-
poses, but the work OF each OF these classes was
q clear demonstration Of the faithfulness and
perseverance, of the students.
The evenings entertainment was held IN
gymnasium hall and proved in every way the
popularity OF the educational feature OF asso-
citation work. Mr.. II. II. Werner presided i'll
his usual felicitous manner and the exercises
proved exceedingly interesting throughout.
The orchestra under the charge Of Prof W. ID.
Mundelie plsyed as an overture Tonight We
Say Farewell" and Rev. Geo. Elliott made the
opening prayer.
STATEMENT OF TIE WORK DONE.
Nr. z. S. Wes,co;;, chairman of the commit
tee on education. made n brief statement OF the
work done and the means used in its accom-
plishneat and Mr. John T. Freeman gave an
address on the ''Ains uni Achievements OF tbs
Y. VI. c. A. in Educational Work" in which he
stated that tie purpose was altogether practi-
cal. rather than otherwise. as could be seen in
the scope OF toe sub ects which we've taught.
The association aims to make up 10 young men
that which tEey have failed 20 secure and pre-
Pare them Cor the activities Of life. Miss Lii
Ian b. EEmblett and Irs. T. Sha Yieigh sang
due. and then Mr.. L. Han ma told of the growth
of the study of shorths nd in the association
from class of half @ dozen until this wear
when u vas necessary 20 put on. the sign OF
standing room oaly. lie then gave practical
illustrations OF writing and calling upon the
students present 20 read what lad been written
on the board. Mr.. Warner took occasion TO
tel n story Of an amanusnsis who was very
proficient at making queer signs. but failed 10
lie abe 20 interpret them. He glad this
was uc, true OF Mr.. Hanna's students. Prof.
Mundelie. the director OF the orchestra, caught
the Audience by HI comet solo Hlsi WAS forced
10 respond TO en- enthusiastic encore.
Mr.. CObieigh OF the type&ritlag class exem-
plifed the manner OF instruction al his depart
Iaent and john A. Graham an expert rtude Mt,
gave an exhibition of how 10 handle the Keys.
Miss simmons gave a recitation and Rev. Geo.
Elliott. Il. H.. who has charge OF the Chautau-
qua circle in the association. spoke OF Ike value
Of tina. course OF reading. MIR. {. Z. Miller
played piano SOLO and General Secretary FuSh
closed The evening with brief address
'Eow the Educgtlona. Glasses Have Ee!peI
Our Young Men"
This il one % the secreta-y's hobbies He
has faith In the educational work, and its
growth since lie has iaaea hold of i; shows that
his faith is not in vain. He did not fail to tell
the audience now crowded they were nor The
number OF students. &c. He ms al these fig
ures written in memory, so that lie never fai.s
to impress anil ence with their value. IL
would seem, h sad. that such evening and
such wO-k wOIlG or1ag the desire oI M heart
"A building equal to the needs ~ the Young
meI and worthy OF the ci-y. The audience
not in a hurry 10 6epart and al hour afts--
ward the lights were still burning brightly in
the building.
PRIZES Aw4EDED.
Forty young men were given a special prize
for regular attendance during the last month
(Narch), these having beca present at every
session. and Mr.. b. II. Warner has ordered
special prize TO Harry Bake. Fl. 4 Davis and
n. /. Hammer for not missing session during
the whole season. The following received
special mention in ths classes in which they
were enrolled:
+. A. Woodward. William Francis. J. II. Nor
rison, C.. Z. Gapen, II. L. Chag man, C. 4. Bliss,
William F. Lanran. Harry Blake. Joseph
EsGger, Ned Tower. J. NJ. Morgan. James Z.
Brooks. Il. P. Twitchell and T. L. Noerr
Algebra. VI. \. Schmidt. Alexander J.
Robertson, T. 2. Perkins. II. W. Cissel, N. L.
Chapman, B. 2. anderson and P. L. CLARK.
Geometry-Alber; Gaiues, L. Z. Lamson, :.
n 4 Schmidr, I. e. Perkins and A. j. Robert
son.
Arithmetic and tookAeepirg-Harry Blake.
Il. A. Davis. J. W. Crawford, Z. White, J. y.
Pratt. William Montgomery. Y. L. Hammer,
William Ford, A. Mclaughlin. II. T. Bayly and
4. +. sherwood.
Tvpexri;ing-John Graham. A. s. Dalton,
benjamin Finnigaa. arthur J. Kline. E. H.
May. J. L. shaw. George L. Cruit, George
S. Gibsoa, Harry II. Lee. {. A. Bliss.
Direlle CLANCY. E. " Posey, T. H.
Hungerford, Faui Sleman. W. %. lson, Z. S.
Rowland, C. ii. Pratt, J. I. Fletcher 7. b. Per-
kirs, W. 2. Hutson. Z. L. Horton, Z. ". Bowen.
". G. Filzhagh. II. V. Hunt. =. Z Evans, ".
II. Alexander and Rudolph jose
Engl;sh-C. A. Bliss, Villa II Ford, John E.
Monk. Thomas Downing. ir.. +. Il. Jennings, Ii.
Il. l-he-woOd. C. Il. Bristoe. Fred MueIhausen,
II. - ragis and Larry Harjester.
The exhibition OF mechanical drawing ani
typewri.ing viii continue il the pa-lors until
Thursday and the pubic IS cordially invited To
inspect he work accomplished
swINGHAMMER's ROW.