Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-11-17
THE Y. N. c. k.
1t is an Ideal Institution for Young
Men.
The Original Aim Of It's Promoters
Seing Rapidly Attained - Some
Of the Features and Attractions.
Bowling and Foot Ball Receiving
Attention.

One Of the brightest and most attractive
places in all the city in the evening is at
the y. NJ. c. a building.
This institution is rapidly becoming
what was hoped for it by its most earnest
and optimistic supporters. 1t has become
the centre for the best class of young men
of Wheeling.
BY the best class is meant those who seek
good and wholesome companionship and
who wish to utilize their evenings and
spare moments for individual improve
ment.
one Of the advantages held out to young
men which is proving one of the most
popular, growing and profitable features
Of the institution is the educational de-
partment This is designed for the bene-
fit of those members of the Association
who have grown rusty i'm many Of the
various branches of study and also for
those who have not had the advantages
which they realize I'm everyday life is
necessary to success and advancement.
one of the best classes Of the educational
work is the class in bookkeeping and pen
manship on Monday and Thursday even
y
Bell. who is an authority upon such
branches. Another one of the most popu-
lar and interesting classes is the class on
American history and civil government,
which is heard on Tuesday evenings by
Attorney W. +. Patterson. who is well
versed i'm both of these subjects. In the
discussion of questions which come up i'm
this class the young men gain a better
and clearer idea of the history of their
country, and something of the workings
and designs of the government under
which they live.
An important class held on the same
evening is the German class. instructed by
DR.. Cox. who uses the natural method.
A class on mechanical drawing is held on
Thursday evenings by Mr.. a. L. White the
City Engineer.
The musical branch is not the least
important attractions. and bids well in
time to become a prominent feature of So
cial gatherings and entertainments on
Thursday evenings the members of the re-
Gently organized orchestra meet and
practice. This night is also the time for
the mandolin and guitar club TO practice
The spiritual welfare of the young men
is not lost sight of; the religious meet
ings held during the week exert the most
powerful influences. This work is ably
conducted by the secretary, Mr.. J. c..
Lynch. Rev. J. II. Litteu. and other ear
nest workers. The union Bible class on
Friday evenings by Rev. LittelI, is well
attended, and the results are proving q
great benefit to those interested i'm Bible
study A young mems meeting and Bible
1 class is also held on Saturday evening.
following by a Sunday afternoon meeting
for men.
Interest In gymnastics Is increasing.
The gymnasium class meets every night in
the week except Saturday evening. 1t IS
under the supervision of Prof +. J. State,
an experienced physical instructor
The bowling alleys are used continually
every evening by enthusiasts of the game.
A number Of bowling clubs are to be form
ed this week and a schedule OF games ar
ranged for the winter. Many of the men,
bers have become skilled bowlers by prac-
tice.
Prof state. the physical Instructor. is
| an enthusiast on foot ball. The team
which has been recently organized under
the direction Of Prof. State will develop
into the strongest foot ball aggregation
in the city. They have been practicing
every afternoon at Bridge Park, on the
Island. and getting in fine shape for con-
tests with the leading teams of this sec
ton. on next Friday afternoon they play
the Bethany College boys and Sistersville
( on Thanksgiving Day. The first game
will he played at home and the second at
/ the oil town.