The record-union., 1894-05-09
Y. M. C. A. NOTES.
interest in Gymnastic Work-Young
Mems Spiritual Welfare.

interest in Gymnastic Work-Young
Mems Spiritual Welfare.
Several handsome bouquets from Oak
Park were kindly donated to the associa-
ton for decorating its parlor on Sunday.
There has been no abatement of interest
In gymnasium work the past week. The
classes showed gratifying degree of en-
thusiasm IN their practice. which augurs
we'll for future results. The vigor dis
played by some of the members in pound
lug the leather bag suggests the fear that
lhe ASSOCIATION is not without some who
aspire to tackle Corbett in the prize ring.
Ihe training class continues TO absorb
the interest of it's members. The class
meets every Sunday morning and is con-
Quoted by the General Secretary. The
object is to obtain an efficient drill in
practical methods of doing Christian
work. Last Sundays meeting related to
a SUBJECT OF great Importance TO all con-
cerned in the spiritual welfare OF young
men. Each member of the class was
supplied with printed list OF questions
and was asked to bring in answers TO the
following interrogatories
flrst-What is personal work?
Second-Wh hat method do you consider
the best to use in studying personal
work?
Third-How shall one determine what
persons to work with?
Fourth What passages of Scripture
would you recommend for the following ::
(a) An Indifferent man; (b) rebellious
man; (c) one who is too bad; (d) one who
is too good; te) who prays and does moth
ing; ~ believes but does not confess?
Fifth-Can you give brief account of
some case with which you have been
dealing-condition method and result?
In commenting on what constitutes
personal work, Secretary Miller said the
term comprehends not only speaking TO
individuals about their souls salvation,
but the whole use and influence of one's
personality. 1t is not given to every per-
son to talk eloquently, but all can exer-
else power for good or evil.
AS to methods, the consensus of opin-
ion was that it is wise to use those en-
ployed by Christ and the Apostles. The
Savlor's method was the natural one He
referred in his teachings to the common
objects he saw about him, the lily. the
sparrows, salt of the earth, etc. In deal
ing with men common sense should be
used. Christian workers ought to be on
the watch for opportunities, and should
allow none to pass unimproved. The
meeting was closed with prayers.
Next Friday night the Ladies' Auxil-
iary Committee will give q social to the
members of the association and their
lady friends. There will be short pro-
gramme, musical and elocutionary, after
which refreshments will be served by the
ladies, and the rest of the evening will be
spent in an old-fashioned good time of
games and music. The object of the oc-
casion will be the cultivation of better
acq uaintance of the mem berS with each
other and their friends and the extension
of the social side of the association gener-
ally. These occasions have not been held
so frequently this year as formerly, and
the zeal and energy of the ladies in thus
showing their appreciation of the work
of the association at this time is to be
commended. No admission fee will be
charged and all members and subscrib-
ers are invited to be present.