The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-10-17

viii educate them 70 appreciate the high
er arts. and attract them 10 the associa-
tion. where all things lead to the highest
end"
The Legders.
Mr. r.. d. Richardson, on behalf OF
the leaders corps and the boys OF the
gymnasium. read the following report
"The number OF young men now III
the gymnasium leaders class ~ . ,sH.
A long article could be written on ,hls
excellent corps. but for want OF time
and the thoughts Of what Is coming we
tb,nk II best to say bat little ana eat
more 49,. -
30 each division I'm the gymnasium ana
superintend the work AZ the weak ana
the strong tackle the different apparatus
zach leader is compelled 70 know MS
department thoroughly and TO become
familiar with his duties. The professor
hos onened a class for the leaders on
ATo,dav NIGHT. where we are made TO
toe the mark and walk in the air, II he
,oye 80 Yes. we like It immensely and
foc the honor that has been so kindly
bestowed upon as. BY having this class
os oqeietants. Mr.. Schatzel can continually
yisit each division and give personal
attention 10 special classes, also pushing
each company as fast as he thinks II
advisable.
1--WE take this opportunity TO thank the
81 ard OF Directors, Ia behalf OF Tie
gymnasium boys, for doing so much Tor
us this yC5r.
First. In giving to the Richmond
fifCciatiJn such n competent physical
director II he were not here / might
add much 10 his praise, but We VIII only
say the gymnasium Is the place ana
all the boys know it,
Second For the excellent manner In
Which the gymnasium has been rented.
We rromise I'm return 10 work hard and
be an honor 20 this noble institution.
Aiaster Lewis Wood on behalf OF the
boys department, presented the follow
ing report:
''Mr. President: You see we come last
on the list. but I'm no way are we least
our General Secretary says that soon
we win take the places Of all you com
rnittee-men. and he IS sure our generation
IS going 10 be a better one and do more
live work than YOU have done. We all
believe Il. for surely you would think we
were all alive III you could Wait the gym
nasium when the classes are In session
We number sixty-four, and we are trying
20 make Il one hundred in two weeks.
1--WE hold our gospel meeting Sunday
afternoon, al 315 O'Clock. The boys re-
cite verses, hymns, and, once In while
a hoy leads the meeting. The singing is
a special feature each Sunday, and is
heartily enjoyed by all"
At the close Of the reading Of the re
ports. Mr.. John r. West introduced STATE
Secretary ". o. Williams, who spoke al
some length on committees and commit
tee work.
The Secretary Talks.
Mr.. George F. Tibbitts was the last
speaker. who dwelt on the work done by
the committees since February last, anC
called attention 10 the great work done
by the various associations. IF you com
itteemen." Mr.. Tbbitts continued, come
/ here and join hands with me, some won
/ derful things can be done and 1 hope
/ that / can gather all the Christian mem
! bers around me. I am willing to work
! but l must have your help"
This brought the exercise IN the parloi
| to a close, and the visitors were then IN
/ vitn1 into the board room where q splen
did repast awaited them, kindly prepared
/ by tLc ladies'. Three large tables were
| spread around which the committeeman
and active members gathered and all
| the delicacies OF the season were at once
set before them rich collection OF au-
tumn leaves formed the decoration OF
! the tables
The ladies who worked increasingly al
| day were the following: Mrs. ]. A. Grigg
! chairman; Mrs. l.. H. Blair. Mrs. PelouZo
/ Mrs Fitzhugh. Mrs. Blount, Mrs. NJ. Bur
! ney, Mrs. COwardin, Mrs. DR.. Burfoot
/ Mrs. II. O. Williams, Mrs. Roundtree
| and Miss Cahll.
! These meetings Of the various commit
| tees and active members will be repeated
| every second Monday evening In the
| month. an dthe ladies have decided &
| furnish supper on every occasion.
The following are the members Of the
| Ariel Mandolin Club. who largely assisted
I'm the entertainment: Ernest II. Cosby,
violin; w. Reginald Walker and John J..
Dorset, mandolin; e. II. Bell. w. Z. Bur
nett, T.. A. Separk, A. b. Clarke, guitar.