Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-21
NEWS FROM THE ASSOCIATION.
Progress In Various observation-disclosures
of Iectures-Sunday Services.


of Iectures-Sunday Services.
Although the times have been hard
and q general depression has been felt In
every line OF business IN the city, the
work at tho Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation has been struggling onward. fight
ing against the many Obstacles ana din
cultie5 In the way, and through the
kind help Of many citizens who nave
been interested In this noble cause the
association has been able to continue to
movo steadily onward. There is not
department that has dropped behind. The
educational work continues TO keep the
same interest as at the beginning OF the
season. The largo gymnasium classes
which were formed last September show
an increased enrolment. and the Same
spirit aad enthusiasm IS felt throughout
this department The ladies' gymnasium
classes continue TO grow rapidly spacious
lockers have been placed IN the gym
nasium for their benefit. and every COM
fort and advantage is being given to
make this new feature a success and
benefit 10 the Indies OF PichI1ond. Tie
highest praise is given by all the men,
berg for the excellent Instruction ana
special thought given in directing each
exercise.
AN ALT~AROUND CONTEST.
The mon Of the gymnasium are looking
forward to the all-around contest to be
held on January 9th. This VIII b. one
OF the leading features % the year in
ths department The following grades
viii be represented: elementary. interme-
date. and advanced, and Will comprise
the following work: free work consist
ing Of marching, club-swin {ins, side
horse, horizontal bar parallel bar, and
high jump. The maximum In each event
in this contest VIII be thirty points,
making the total possible score $50 The
contest on each piece OF apparatus will
consist OF three exe~ses. selected from
the regular class work exercise on tie
day Of the competition. A total Of sixty
five points will cntite the contestant to
an elementary certificate ana Il right
20 wear an emblem of that grade and
enable him to compete in the Intermediate
contest to be held on March 10Th. The
one gaining the most points Ia the final
contest will receive n gold medal as
first prize. silver as second and bronze
as third. At the close Of this contest Mr..
Wytho Boiling. Mr.. John Cru.ckshanks,
Mr.. Robert Minor, and Professor Sckat-
gel will give an exhibition Of different
styles Of wrestling-catch-as-ca tch-can.
leg. wand. French. and Roman. Ladies
and gentlemen are requested to be pres
cnt and witness these events.
Besides this work the young men are
busily engaged preparing for another
gymnastic exhibition. They intend 70
make this one OF the most popular and
beautiful yet given. The juniors, a class
Of over ninety. are also found regularly
in the gymnasium preparing for an en-
tas. "a Inv huf will xNffh
prise not only their most intimate friends,
hut even those who well understand
gymnasium work.
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT..
The scholars of the educational depart
mcnt are preparing fine exhibition OF
their work in frec-hand drawing. pastello
work. bookkeeping. examination papers
In arithmetic, penmanship, stenOeraphy,
and typewriting This exhibition will be
sent TO the State convention 20 be held
at Roanoke beginning February l4th.
Those wishing 10 inspect this work are
kindly requested to call any time after
February LIST at the association, at which
time there will be young men on duty 10
show them through this department.
The patrons OF the entertainment
course speak only In the highest terms
OF the entertainments that have been
given, and with great pleasure look for.
ward 10 those which are to come Mr.
Robert Nourse. OF Washinison, will APP
pear on the association platform on Feb
ruaTy 81 in his famous dramatic Grafton
'Dr. Jekyil and Mr.. Hyde" Seats can be
rGUvCd beginning February st. No
single admissions sold. A few more tick
cts can now be given for the full course.
The secretary has engaged the Mozart
Symphony Club Of New York. Mr. Le-
land Il. Powers. impcrsonatOr, and others
who arc equally as attractive and inter-
esting.
a COURSE OF LECTURES.
Some OF the leading citizens Of Rich
mond have urged the secretary 10 orga-
ni2c n lecture course. II gives him plea
sure TO announce that he has been busly
engaged making dates with well known
lecturers. and AT this time has about COM
pleted his arrangements for a series Of
four lectures to begin next month. Cen
eral john Il. Goruon, United States Sena-
tor fICm Georgia, will probably open the
course. taking for his subject The Last
Days of the Confedcracy." Mr.. VIII
Ccrictcn. the poet. from Brooklyn, n. Y,
and author OF many popular books and
PC. ms. Will follow in March; Hon. Wal
lace Bruce. late United States Consul
at Ednburg, Scotland. will appear In
NIril. and Rev. Il. Dewitt Talmage, ID.
D.. O. Brooklyn, n. Y. In May. These
lectures are TO be held in the association
hall only a limited number of seats will
b. sCld.
The Sunday afternoon meetings. which
ar, held regularly at o'clock. continue
10 be q popular resort for men. Well
Known Sneakers have been engaged for
every Sunday until the middle OF April.
Mr. John II. West will make the address
TO day. Rev. II. II. Kerr. ID. D., win fol-
low Rev. Il. II. Dadmun, Colonel j. y.
Cary, and series OF three addresses by
Rev. w Asbury Christian, Major Robert
stiles Rev. j. w. Moore Mr. r. W.
Hatcher and Rev. j. s Dill. Music Will
be- furnished on January 18th by the choir
OF the First Baptist church, and the Com
mittee on Music is making every effort
10 arrange special attractions each Sun
day The Wednesday night Bible class IL
now studying the life OF Christ, taking
for their special line OF thought His con-
versatlons with individuals. The Saturday
afternoon class. which meets at 5 O'clock
and IL open 10 ladies and gentlemen Tor
the purpose OF studying the international
lessons preparatory for the Sunday school,
averages about thirty A cordial invita-
ton is given to all interested In these les
sons to be present.
The anniversary OF the association takes
place on Tuesday. February 18th. A spe-
cal committee has been appointed 10 Sc
cure the speaker and TO arrange for ape-
clal music.