The Washington times., 1894-10-14

safe gymnastics, such as will build up strong
body and mind and better fit 1t for work and
study. In addition TO this line all branches
are taught.
Joe Horan directs in special matwork, and
is himself fine tumbler Upon the occasion
of his marriage recently he was presented by
the gym classes with a handsome rocker and
two reception chairs.
Ed. rove will again be in charge on sew
eral nights of a week of horizontal and par
ralIel bars. He's doing good work.
Harry Ward and E Morsell are doing good
work.
]. S. Fngle is a new man here, but an ex-
ceedingly bright performer in general gym
nastc work.
Charles Watson has begun a course of train
ing with view OF becoming an instructor:
Prof. Sims has adopted the plan OF taking
measurements OF every new member and
thereupon he prescribes the character OF eX-
ercise necessary or good Tor the applicant.
The professor has several new class drills.
A Victor pulley machine and striking-bag
have been added.
Ii is now about decided upon as to where
the new athletic grounds will be located.
They will be on a car line ana ABOUT ten
minutes from the center OF the city. For the
lack of grounds the association will have to
do away with the luxury OF a football team
this season. and one which this year would
have ranked up with the leaders. Some OF
last years best players are now playing with
the c. A. c. and doing good work. Ihey are
Leet Davidson, holer, HOOKER, >. Johnson,
Harder. and Watson.
The oys' or junior class meets on Monday
and Wednesday afternoons and Saturday
mornings, and members will please bear these
days in mind.
The members of the association are very
much pleased with the work OF Fred Sims,
who has made records and won so many
bicvcle races this season. Naturally Prof.
Sims is proud Of the result Of his work OF train
ing the youngster.
AT CARROLL INSTITUTE.
The classes in the gymnasium are filing up
rapidly and the season promises TO be busy
one. Prof. Maurice Joyce is preparing several
new class drills, which will be used in the
mems and in the ladies' classes.
The regular class nights for men are Mon
days and Thursdays, and for the Juniors Tues
davs and FRIDAYS have been set apart.
Practice in basketball will begin next
week. and the professor promises to have
strong team TO represent the institute in the
league, which he is anxious to see formed at
once.
The classes for ladies are larger than last
wear, showing the appreciation on the part OF
the fair sex, of the innovation which, 1t was
feared by many, would not succeed.
Candidates for the regular bowling team
are taking lots of practice, and strong team
is promised by the champions. The team Will
be made up from among Q. f. and B. +.
Locraft. Armstrong, Rice, Merritt, Schultels,
and Banby,
The team will miss Liv1ngston's good
steady bowling. He is now living out OF
town.
Some excellent scores were made in compe-
tition last week, and give faint idea OF
what may be expected of the team. c. F. Lo-
craft led with 2l0 and 213; B. F. Locraft, PIG,
and Armstrong had 200 and 202.
The orchestra, which is composed of mem
bers of the institute. will give concert and
entertainment at the institute on the 11th inst.
An excellent programme is promised.
YOUNG MEMS CATHOLIC CLUB.
Everything is in readiness at this club for
the seasons work. The gymnasium is in good
condition. and now has all the necessary ap-
paratus The club hopes to secure an in
structor by November /, and then all branches
of the work, especially class work, will be
taken up.
The athletic committee, which consists of
Messrs. R. Lehman, J. 7. Trapp, J.W. O'Con-
nor, Joe HILL and R. A. Lansdale, Is prepar-
Ing q programme lOC lilc WlubOl VAtOlbolA-
ment. A complimentary hop and entertain
ment will be given in the gymnasium at an
early day.
Candidates for the bowling team are at
work and as places are to be won by compe-
tition, hard practice is the rule and some ex-
cellent work IS being done. Trapp made the
high score of 209 last week, followed closely
by Lehman with 208.
The team will be made up from among R.
Lehman, J. T. Trapp, J. r. Lansdale, Joe
Hill, J. Mulquin, b. Lehman, Murphy, and
several others now practicing.
The club has considerable dramatic talent
in its ranks, and following a custom. will this
year present play for its benefit during
Christmas week. The play selected is the
Private Secretary"
The club meets on the first Tuesday of
every month and the board of governors on
the fourth Tuesday in the month. The Off
GERS are: f. A. w. Van Reuth, president; NJ.
A. Keane. vice president; Joseph Hill, record
ing secretary; William Dunn, corresponding
secretary; B. Lehman. financial secretary; I.
p Kennedy. treasurer, and r. a. Lansdale,
sergeant-at-arms.
A large number of applications for mem
bership are on file awaiting action.
The membership now numbers about It's
and the club is in avery prosperous condition.
OSCAR P. SCHMIDT.
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