Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-08-05
PLANNING FOR THE WINTER.
The Y. VI. G. 4. to Continue Its Attractive
Features This Season.


Already preparations for the winters
work at the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation are being made. Secretary
George +. Tibbitts has issued his pros
pcctus of thu association for the years
1919. and IT gives one an idea OF what
has been and what will be accomplished
The social features Of the associations
work have proved 30 delightful and pro-
ntable that they will be continued during
the approaching winter
THE SOCIAL FEATURES.
beginning with the month OF October
the Social Committee. assisted by the
young peoples societies OF the city. VIII
give receptions on the first Thursday OF
each month. when all the young people
Of the city both ladies and gentlemen,
will lie cordially received.
Receptions Will also be given on the
first Friday OF each month at S15 J.. NJ.
Tney will be in charge of committees Sc
lectcl from the gymnasium leaders, and
games. music, and instructive talks Will
be the order OF the evening
All members OF the association viii be
cordially invited to attend them.
Gymnasium exhibitions will be given In
October. December and april. at which
tines parents and friends can see for
themselves the Kind of training given
ana the work accomplished. There viii
he three competitive examinations ard
indoor all-around contests during the
coming season for elementary. inteimeui-
ate, and advanced scholars.
The gymnasium will be again In the
hands OF Professor Anton Schat2el. Gene
raj exercises can be had by the members
in the gymnasium every day from , \.
N. TO 800 = NJ, except during class hours.
Graded classes win be held on Tuesdays.
Thursdays, and Saturdays at $50 +. NJ.
Classes for professional and businessmen
viii be conducted on Mondays. Wednes-
DAYS. and Fridays at $50 +. NJ. a leaders
normal class. for gymnastic and athletic
instruction, especially Tor leaders Of the
classes, Will be held on Mondays at Sl5
i. NJ.
FLOURISHING BRANCHES.
Both the boat and bicycle clubs Of :he
Young Mems Christian Association are In
nourish.ng condition and the natatorium
IS proving TO be quite an attractive place
for the youth OF the city.
During the coming season special atten-
ton viii be given TO the educational
features Of the institution
A night school for boys between the
ages OF u and. IS years viii also b. estab-
lishcd, with Mr. u y. Newman as prin-
cipal. Only boys employed in business
during the day will be admitted 10 TINS
school Its session viii open on October
Isl. and will close on April g. 1895. The
following classes win be held:
Mondays and Wednesdays, at y. NJ,
reading and spelling.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 81 p. NJ.
| arithmetic.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, at L. NJ,
grammar
Tuesdays and Thursdays. at =. NJ.
| penmanship.
| In his prospectus Secretary Tfboitts
! states that 9-,GJS persons enjoyed the prl-
| leges Of. the association last year. Re-
| Igious services win be held az heretofore
| at O'Clock on Sunday afternoons, ana
| the entertainment course and Bible classes
| will be carried forward AZ last year.
Camp Royal, on the james. az Natural
| Bridge, has been chosen by the Friday
! Night Bible Class as the camping grounds
/ and headquarters of the association Tor
summer study and recreation, as 1t al
/ foltis every facility that one would wish
I'm camp life, such as boating, nshing
| hunting, rambling. etc.