Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-02-16


on the 1st OF January there was a
movement inaugurated to increase the
membership of the Young Mems Chris
tlan Association, and since that time
1ifty-iive new names have been added
10 the list. The members are Interest,"
ing themselves in the movement, and II
is expected the 500 point will be reached
before the coming state convention in
Austin April II. Surely in a city the
size of Fort Worth there should be 1000
young men who would connect them
selves with such great institution. 1t
IL evident that the reason many young
men do not connect themselves with
the institution is because they do not
/ understand what It is. Apropos con-
versatlon which was overheard Will
give the reader better understanding
OF the institution and It's benefits and
will serve to answer many questions.
/. Whst is the Y. NJ. c. A.? 1t is
an organization OF Young men.
?. What is It's object? The welfare
of young men In every way.
3. Who may become members? ANY
young man of good character
4. Must l be Il member of church
TO become member? No.
.. Must l agree to attend any meet
ings? No.
d. Have you many members who are
not church members? About 200.
Z. What Is the cost OF membership
for one year? Fee, IS: use OF towels.
lie each; private gymnasium locker Cop-
tionaD, $3.50 per year,
d. Any dues or assessments? None.
., To what privileges does this en-
title me? (a) Reading room, supplied
with more than hundred standard
magazines, illustrated papers. dailies.
etc, tb) Circulating library Of over
500 volumes. G) Amusement rooms
and parlors, supplied with piano, games
OF chess, checkers. hanna, crobinole,
etc. ID Gymnasium equipped with i'm
proved apparatus and under the direc-
tion of IA competent instructor. (e) Tub
and shower baths, with hot and cola
water as often as you wish them.
% Evening classes In short hand, me
chanical drawing, vocal music, al,ili-
metlc. bookkeeping and peumu1uhip.
10. Do you mean to tell me thdt this
is all given for the cost you mcaiorel?
That Is Just what | mean, and igc-e
besides.
II, Can the Y. NJ. c. A. 10 all d.s
and live? 1t has done 81 and Is tho
livest institution in iowa. Bes.fcs,
there are over 1900 other associations
in the country doing similar work
and living Your membership will be
honored In these. too II you visit them
or move to a city where one Is located.
IL. What must l do to become a
member? File an application accom-
panied by your fee at the association
office, and the general secretary will
issue your certificate of membership
at once.
10. Any initiation ceremony or
pledge? No red tape at all.
II. Any restrictions? None, other
than that imposed by home surround
ings anywhere. No swearing. OBJ
scene language or smoking allowed in
rooms.
That seems reasonable enough. I'll
be one OF the 500"
In this connection It may be mem
toned that the Y. NJ. c. A. has FURNISH
ed to Fort Worth this season one Of the
best and most successful lyceum
courses that was ever brought to this
city. 1t has furnished rare treat
to the increasing audiences that have
greeted the eminent men who have
composed the list Of talent. There IL
only one more number in this course.
IL Is understood the lecture committee
purposes to secure Il stlll stronger
course If possible next season.