The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-06-17

III lltnnOnu tne total received last
year from sustaining members and sub
scriptions was only $,5SS or less than
was received by many Associations in
cities OF 1900 inhabitants. An earnest
appeal IS made 10 the people OF Rich
mond that they viii carefully examine
the work the Association Is doing and see
If it is not deserving Of better support.
The Association needs five subscriptions
al 5000, ten at 800. ten at $50 twenty at
SIS. and one hundred at so.
The following statistics speak for them
selves:
Attendance at the gymnasium, nine
months, HOO; baths taken, twelve
months 1872; attendance at educational
classes, seven months. 2. 1903; attendance
at religious meetings, twelve months.
1000; visits to reception room and office
twelve months, q l09; attendance at read
ing room, twelve months, 24il4 attend
ance at concerts, members and friends,
1000, attendance at sOciables, 40; attend
ance at society meetings held at the AS
ISOLATION. 9.3i6: attendance at boys meet
ings, twelve months, 1850; visitors 20 gall
lery of gymnasium twelve months, 2.Sl7;
books taken from library by members.
twelve months. 1856; receptions. 4,l50
Total. JIG, 4j7. Professed conversion, Jos;
joined Church, %.
The physical department Of the Asso-
citation, comprising the gymnasium in
winter and Boat Club and outings in
summer form an important part OF the
attractions Of the Association. The gym
nasum classes have been very largely at
tended during the past season. An evil
dent Increase in interest has been mani
fest, evident by more intelligent work on
the part Of the members and the fact
that the gymnasium is sill used by num-
bers Of young men In contrast TO former
seasons A series Of practical lectures
by prominent physicians were well at
tended, which shows that an intelligent
desire TO study exercise theoretically as
well as practically has been aroused.
Many young men. recommended by
physicians. are willing 10 speak In high
terms Of the practical benefits received.
and numbers OF business men who have
attended the gymnasium attest the same
results. The gymnasium as a depart
ment Of the Association has been very
successful in its work. and has been ap-
pointed more thoroughly than ever be-
fore.
The equipment and instruction given is
second TO none in the State. and the small
fee charged places this Hall OF Health
and Recreation" within the reach of
the self-supporting young men OF our
community.
Various exhibitions. receptions and So
Gals have been given 10 and by gymna-
stun members and the gymnasium has
played an important part in the social
life of the Association. as well as being
the means Of advertising the Association
publicly through its displays.
The new game of basket ball has been
played in the gymnasium during the
past two months, and has proved a Great
success both as an excellent means Of
exercise and. amusement 10 spectators in
the visitors gallery as well as players.
The game is now being played out Of
doors every other Saturday. Any number
OF men may play.
The junior class has been a most pro-
nounced success and many parents have
voluntarily stated their pleasure and
satisfaction at the improvement in the
physical condition OF their boys. Outings
have been INDUCED in every other Satur-
day) by the members under the super
vision OF an Association official and the
boys are enthusiastic in their expressions
Of pleasure in these trips.
The Boat Club is in a thriving condi-
ton and is growing In popularity with the
young men. The club owns $500 worth
OF property and has been the means OF
attire citing quite number or young men
to the Association. 1t has paid its own
way and as a summer attraction Is a
valuable adjunct 20 the Association.
The gymnastic and athletic spirit OF
the young men is gradually on the in
crease and the Young Mems Christian
Association seeks to afford all facilities
in these lines devoid of evil associations
and influences and at a fee nominal In
itself and within the reach OF every young