The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-03-13

Secretary Coleman of the Y. NJ. c. a
has started the gymnasium ball roll
ing and now everything is ready fol-
the reception of those who wish to
take advantage of the splendid oppor-
tunities offered. The small charge to
help defray expense is nothing in com
parison with the benefit that will be
derived Following is an announce
ment that was issued by the Y. NJ. c.
A. yesterday.
Musical Training Young Mems
Christian Association thoroughly be-
lieyes that a rightly trained body is
necessary to the highest mental and
spiritual development of the individ-
ual. To supply this need there is pro-
vided gymnasium, 40x60 feet, with
high ceiling and thoroughly equipped
with the best modern apparatus for
light and heavy gymnastics and indoor
games. Glass instruction is given for
all with particular attention to special
cases.
Physical EXaminations-All appli-
cants must receive a medical examina-
ton of the examining physician DR..
G.. G. Ryder, or present a certificate
from some reputable physician as their
physical condition besides having
strength tests and measurements taken
by the Physical Director, before enter
ing the gymnasium. A prescription of
exercises based ON these examinations
is made out so that every one may
follow intelligently the correct train
ing of his powers.
The Gymnasium Committee which
has the direction of the department OF
the association is composed of the fol-
lowing members: b. +. Beardmore,
chairman; w. j. Forbes, and d. F.
Thrum.
The Physical Director has had, prac-
teal and theoretical training and will
conduct the work on a scientific basis.
The Locker Rooms are larger and
commdiouS and the Baths afford eX-
cellent accommodations.
Classes-Business Men will be pro-
vided for in our schedule of work and
that kind of exercise selected to suit
their peculiar need. 1t takes a strong
constitution to meet the demands on
the business men of today and each
one should improve the opportunity of
making his ability stronger.
Young Men will receive class and
special training. The all round devel-
opment will be emphasized as preced-
ing any special work that is desired.
1t will be sought to give variety so that
the work may be interesting as we'll
as beneficial.
Junior-Boys under sixteen years of
age will be taken into membership
and allowed the use of the gymnasium
two afternoons of each week They
will receive instruction in the classes
and be given various kinds of appara-
tus work as the demand arises.
Recreation-The different games of
recration will be used from time to
give all advantage of the fun. A Bas-
ket Ball League will probably be ar
ranged as the term advances.
CLASS SCHEDULE.
Mondays and hursdays-Business
men, 80 to $50 p. m.
Tuesdays and Fridays-Young men,
8 to p. m.
Mondays and Thursdays 3
to 4 p. m.
Gymnasium will open to young men
on March 10, 1897
Gymnasium will open to business on
March %, 1897.
Gymnasium will open to juniors on
March %, 1897.
IN BOATING CIRCLES.
Although the regular regatta is yet
far off the oarsmen of the various
clubs are getting down into practice.
Some of the newer members are try
ing hard for places in the crews and
it is very probable that a number of
the older men will have to step down
and out; but this the latter are perfect
ly willing to do if the new blood is
better than the old. Everything wiz
be sacrificed to the best interests q
the clubs crew to be entered in the
regatta The training this year viii
be more strict than during any of the
is carried out in the colleges of the
previous ones and will be after
the style of that which is car
ried out in the colleges Of the
United States and any fellow who is
not willing TO give up all pleasurable
purusits for a few weeks before the
regatta will not be thought of in con-
nection with the crews no matter how
good a showing he may have made
previously.
The Myrtles have a shell crew com
posed of George Angus, Leslie Scott,
Henry Giles and Olaf SorensOn, that
is out twice every week. Leslie Scott
is a new man but he is doing excellent
work If he keeps on in the same chan
mel his chances for a place on one of
the crews will be good.
Two or three barge crews from the
Myrtles have been out during the past
week These are about organized.
new shell is expected from San
Francisco on the next Australia. The
builder is Alf Rodgers of San Fran
cisco. Length about AZ feet and
perfect beauty.
The Myrtles expect to start a read
ing room in their club house very soon.
Besides books of all kinds, there will be
the latest magazines in sporting and
reading matter of all kinds. Then two
hammocks will be swung on the large
lanai so that the members may have
comfortable Sunday afternoon in
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