The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-06-10

THE YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSO-
CIATION or THE WORLD.
Their Marvellous Growth in the Various
Counuies-IIo Young Men arc Benefit.
ed-Celebrating the Jubilee.

During the past few months the people
of Richmond, have shown their great ap-
probation of the work done by the
Young Mems Christian Association Of TINS
city, 10y giving within eight days, over
twcnty-One thousand dollars for the pur-
! pose Of wipins off the debt upon tneir
building. IL was indeed a time of rejoic-
ing and thanksgiving, and IS very appro-
/ pirate just at this time, as this being
the month OF jubilee among the ass0cia-
tons tle world over.
llDhmonl WAS one Of the first cities in
I America - organize an association, ana
mus stands, NOS only as one OF the oldest,
blt one mat is accomp lishinc Sreat Work
I'm every line. one OF ne foremost, not
only in America, but in the world.
on the 6th al June, 1874. Mr. George
Williams OF the city OF London, Ensland'
associated together with Few Of his
young Meu friends. in n Ntte bedroom
laid the foundation Of this magnificent
structure. when IS now me nome OF near
ia five hundred thousand young men ot
all tongues and religious belief = vast
army ~ citizens VINO in their collective
siren th represent the power Of uns-ciar-
Ian tar.s -laL.ty.
The great jubilee which is I'm progress
in London a. this date, in commomora-
ton Di tie i0Indiug OF the association. IS
u'..e proof of inc "ice-s read influence
l
from i.s bolrnlng. has been kept strictly
ir tne lile OF perfect freed am of thought
on religious matters. one Of the main
objects OF lie organization. Is 10 lead
SoUug men into the Christian Nfe. bHt
nothing is allowed TO become ObnoxiOu5 in
the way ri religious influence. lt carly
became apparent that the association
sh1uld reach its ultimate end. the con-
version of young men. and tine making Of
% better type of citizenship. 10y attract
iA- yoUN- mon 90 II log all legitimate
plans. This has been one of the most
prominent ideas SRI the aS~Ocio zion work
aD these latter years. and 10 IFS ro. IN
f1r"n ass never before. 20 goes into all
departments Of young mans lfr IL
supplies n!m with an education. II be-
caHuo gain IL elsewhere, Sc llNae him
as com Iele 81 physical training. us o.
caianca any tre ln tho world. 10 proc
Niu"s niw with corgeuiA ana r..vnffug
stlrou1dines' u helps him 10 reach me
full stature of manhood.
lul aoaA OF gHE oYmyAssuM.
lue 81 tae most Important parts ~ th.
8" lrk of tnl- ors1ni1at11 is that done I'm
-l- sNlhu- lUINa az tne .-tnirf.Yr ...I
inss tafousnout tae "orld The most
complete equipments known outside ~
the very wealthy colleges. belong 10 thfs
branch OF association work There is
in every association Of considerable size
2 physical director, 4 skilful man who
has had the benefit OF careful and ev--
tematic trainiug who directs the move
me rs OF the gymnasium ard yao secs
% 20 mat the young men and b0v- an,
trained IN hca'thful way. I'm addition
,o the gymnasium work. aIl manner of
OUTSIDE athletics are encouraged a~I on
tered into with al the enthuriagm az ITO
college lie III the day. Paveban fo.t-
haii nanii2l rowing. foot-racine baet-
c'-"eil etc. Men Of wealth of All d.
nominations, the world over. have shown
their deep interest in this movement
ana perhap1 DO religious movement since
the dawn Of Christianity has had such
sp!eriid support from men Of all denom-
nations ana 40 denominations. as this
The shrewd business men
well as the railroad presidenfs
have seen the wholesome RESTRAIN
ing influence Of the aeeoci,tfen
and they have been among the fret ~
conFiHuio 50 tt9 advancement in ne
cities. These men have given steqdlv m
%" frnlor az TIE association work
ta"N-Snos rnon thousands of do'i1r-
ever year. Nineteen persons have Given
buildings 20 tAe associRton IN America
mons OF which cost less than 81 O00 ana
some OF which cost upwards OF go Nga
the. whole nineteen costing upwards az
NeJ,DO. Slxty-eight persons have eiven
outright 10000 or more each. in sums
running from that figure up TO sf9s nao
and aggregating nearly 10000 Beauests
been made nave
1hA chicaxo association. which erected