The record-union., 1896-09-30
ACTIVITY IN THE M. c. A.
The Coming Series Of Addresses to the
Young Men.
Work Of the Junior Departmsnt-The
Gymnasium and Other
Features.

The meeting for men only, held in the
parlors of the Young Mems Christian
Association last Sunday afternoon, was
led by Rev. w. S. HoSkinson, pastor
OF the Sixteenth-street English Luther
an Church. The reverend gentleman
delivered a splendid address on The
Bible and Life" There was a good at
tendance of young men.
Messrs. Albert Keene, John Fechter,
Jr., John Gustafson, c. w. Ekins and
John Ching, members of the Sacrament
to I. NJ. c. A., went out to EIk Grove
and conducted "a meeting for men at
that place on Sunday afternoon. Most
OF the boys made their trip on their
wheels. General Secretary Grove F.
Ekins delivered an address at Elk
the State work.
State Secretary John L. Spears will
speak at the association rooms next
Sunday afternoon. All young mer are
&C rdially invited to be present. Mr..
Spears hopes to see a full attendance Of
me mberS.
one Of the pleasant social events of
association life will be a reception for
all at the rooms on Thursday night
The affair will be the first public enter
tainment of the kind since the acqui-
sition of the new classroom and lecture
hall, and will signify the opening Of the
educational work for the fall and winter
campaign. The Reception Commit
tee of the Y. M. G.. A. and the Women's
Auxiliary will be on hand to see that
eI erything goes right Music suffi-
GENTLY charming to soothe the savage
breast will be provided
Arrangements are being perfected by
the committees in charge for the in
auguratiOn of the series of practical
talks for the benefit of the young men
on subjects in which they are interested
and regarding which they ought TO be
informed. The first talk Will be given
by Director James A. Barwick OF the
Weather Service on Monday evening,
October 9TH at 1:3O o'clock Mr.. Barwick
VIII tell his auditors about the utility of
the United States Weather Service. His
familiarity with the subject will not
be disputed. All members of the as
scciation should try to hear him.
The Secretary and managers of the
Young Mems Christian Association are
giving much attention this year to the
development of the work of the Junior
department. After a day Of hard study
in school it is very pleasant to spend a
few hours In harmless recreation,
therefore the committee in charge has
thoughtfully arranged social and recre-
alton hours.
Basket ball and handball have been
provided in the gymnasium, croconole,
chess, checkers, dominoeS, etc. in the
amusement room.
The parlor, reading and amusement
rooms, with plenty of light and air.
baths and fine gymnasium are de-
voted to the use OF the boys during
certain days of the week
On the readingroo table may be
found "Harper's Weekly" Frank Les
lies Weekly" "Harpers Round Table"
Youths Companion and other pa
pers and magazines Of interest to juni-
ors
In the way Of religious meetings,
short practical talks have been ar
ranged for and studies of Bible charac-
ters right to the point. There will also
be a series Of talks on subjects of prac-
tical interest in the boys.
The gymnasium classes give an op-
portunity to work off surplus energy,
besides developing that symmetry of
form, strength Of muscle and steadi-
hess of nerve so essential to the COM
ing man. Dangerous work is not per-
mitted, the object being bodybuilding.
Field days, tramps and other outdoor
amusements will be arranged for. Boys
between the ages Of 10 and 16 years
may become members of the junior de-
partment, if accepted by the Member
ship Committee, and will be given
special privileges in the association;
but boys will only be allowed in the
building during the hours designated
on the junior bulletin board
The annual membership fee is SO,
and should always accompany the ap-
plication for membership.
The privileges may be refused with
out the return of dues paid to any
member who disregards the rules es-
tablished by the committee