The daily morning journal and courier., 1896-10-16
LOCAL Y. MIG. A. PROSPECTUS
THE THIRTIETH ANNUAL JUST IS-
 SUED BY THE ASSOCIATION.

Other Advantages Offered by the Associ- ation-A Neat Pamphlet.
 The Young Mems Christian associa- ton of this city is about to issue it's thirtieth annual perspective, of which the advance sheets are now out. The prospectus contains everything of in- terest In relation to the affairs of the association. The following entertain ments, suppers and receptions for the coming winter and next spring are an- nourced:
 Monday, October 19-The opening re- ception, with annual meeting, address es, musical and literary program; sup per For all the members at 6:30, served by the ladies of Davenport Congrega- tional church.
 Wednesday, November 1S-Musical at Warner hall, arranged and directed by Professor F. A. Fowler; each member receives two tickets.
 Thursday, December 3--For the mem- bers-Supper given by the ladies.
 Thursday, December 1T-"The Dees- trick Skule," at Warner hall arranged and directed by James F. Parsons.
 Friday, January 1--New Years re- ceptlon; open house.
 Thursday, January 21--Stereopticon lecture, Rector George l.. Fox; subject, Norway, the Land of the Midnight Sum" beautiful illustrations.
 Thursday, January 2S-Reception rendered by the New Haven Y. F. s. c. E..
 Thursday, February 4--Oysters in their best forms served by the ladies.
 Thursday, February 1S-"The Min strels," given at Warner hall.
 Thursday, March IA Coxey social Gall for fun)
 Thursday, March 1S-Supper given by the ladies.
 Thursday, March 25 Reception ten dered by the New Haven T. P. s. c. B..
 Thursday April IA mock trial. Thursday, April 15-Reception to eve ming educational classes. Thursday, May 6-Closing social Ca full program.
 These entertainments will be under the direction of the reception commit tee of the following members: William R. Hartung, J. F. Shepherd, c. Edwav1 Moulthrop, Walter Frisbie, Oscar Er- ickson and Irving F. Scofeld. In the physical instruction dfpart- ment T. C. Adams is director in the mems department and A. H Sharpe in | the boys department. The mems class es meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 p. m, and the boys class es on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fri days at AIS p. m.
 In regard to the bicycle club the pro- | spectus says:
 l The club contains large number of | the leading and enthusiastic wheelmen | of the city. Many runs and pleasant | outings make the bicycle club one of l the most attractive features of the l physical department A good bicycle shed is in the rear yard for the use of l members.
 | The officers are: Eugene s. Willis president; Elmer Platt, vice president; | Fred Bradley, secreary and treasurer; H.. T. Chapin, captain. 1 The evening educational societies study the following subjects: Book. keeping, s. P. Butler instructor; short hand, George c. F'reeland, instructor 1 I 1 tor; mechanical drawing, F. R. Honey Ph. D.. instructor; penmanship, George H. Freeland instructor; English, l. | Gardner Pettee. instructors; reading l spelling and grammar, German, Charle H. Blakeslee
 The jail service work Of the associa tion is under the direction of a commit tee, which is held Sunday morning a 9:30 o'clock. A library, with a librarian in charge, who distributes books, is als, in operation each Sunday morning Papers and magazines are distributed from cell to cell, and conversation helt with the prisoners.
 A prayer service is held at the jai every Saturday evening at o'clock | Every Sunday afternoon at o'clocl religious meetings are held at the asso citation oarlors on Chapel street, jus below Union, and during the winter | Addresses will be given by prominen speakers. The singing Is led with orgai and cornet. Soloists and quartets vii sing occasionally.
 The prospectus announces that dur ing November pr. c. A. Dorman vii givqe illustrated lectures on the follow ing topics: November 1, "A Confiden tial Talk" November s. Effects o Sensuality on the Soul" November | Effects os Alcohol;" November 2. White Coffin Screws" All men owe sixteen years of age welcome.
 A list of places of interest in Ney Haven and vicinity is given, and also fire alarm directory.
 The library contains 1,102 volumes
 There are about 100 volumes for refer
 ence at any time In the room. Tn
 balance belong to the circulating libra ry. These books are loaned to member
 for home reading at any hour durin
 the day or evening. In this departmen for circulation are all the leading mag
 azines, fresh each month.
 The officers of the association are a
 follows: Pierce N. Welch, president
 F. k. Sanders, vice president; E, ]
 Chapman, treasurer; w. H. Kirschne
 recording secretary; F. F. McIntosl
 general secretary; directors, elected 6
 last annual meeting, for three year
 are Joseph Porter, John M. Peck, Hel
 bert Barnes. H P. Shares; for tw
 years, Charles H. Platt, Levi T. Snov
 George B. Hurd, Rev. Henry McCrea
 for one year, L. W. Cleaveland, w. F
 Douglass, John T. Manson, J. Y. Mt Dermott.
 Nominating committee for 1S96-F. ,l,, No1f