The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-01-01

his Wa considered the most successful
and i;xsicSchHg anniversary in The his
Tory or the Association. The twenty -thiid
anIuai convention OF the Virginia Asso-
cations was held at Petersburg in Feb
TS1ry, the Richmond Association being
represented by twcnty-three delegates.
Next in importance came the closing OF
tho fourth annual Star Course OF enter
esinmcnts. which was without doubt. the
most successful Of the four conducted I'M
der the auspices Of the Association and for
The nrst time the entire expenses OF the
course were covered by the receipts. The
night school was closed on the 3lst OF
May, the commencement exercises being
aiold IN the Hall The address Of the
evening was made by Rev DR.. w. V. Tu-
~sors 20 large and intelligent audience.
TURKS vs.. GREEKS.
10 The members and public will not soon
forget the wonderful Interest manifested
IN the membership contest between the
Turks and the Greeks. which resulted in
victory for the Turks. Incident TO this
contest were the numerous attractions,
such as baseball. basketball, trolley
trips. councils of war. and the memorable
concert given by the Turkish army i'm the
Association Hall The contest closed with
the big moonlight excursion on the steam
er Pocahontas. July Sth. on this eXcur-
sion. the Turks celebrated their victory
over the Greeks. Mention should also be
made OF the Junior contest between the
Jriangles AID Stars.
During ne summer months preparations
were m <de Tor the fall work, and the re-
suIts ave been most gratifying. and with
pul single exception the attendance is
ia.cely increased.
THE RELIGIOUS WORK.
The browning work of the Association
IS. and ever has been. It's religious work
While the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation adheres with great tenacity to
work along educational, social and physi-
ca. tines. the aim is 10 ever keep in front
what its name would Indicate. that ii is
a Christian organization.
The friends Of the Association will be
re1oced 10 hear that the work of this
department is largely increased over the
liAst few years. During the entire year
The Sunday afternoon meetings for men
have been maintained with good results.
while the meetings of tie Boys Gospel
Army, held regularly every Sunday after
noon. show not only increased interest,
hut also increased attendance.
Early i'm the summer a Bible training
rlass was inaoeIratej ana Is still i'm op-
tration. with an average attendance Of
eleven. Two other Bible classes are held
regularly Tor men Only. In addition TO
this there are two Bible classes for the
members Of the Junior Department.
DIR. PELLS CLASS
Each Saturday afternoon during the
scar. except during the months OF July
August and september. Rev DIR. =. L.
rel. editor OF the Bible Reader, and a
most competent teacher. conducts the
ttudy OF the international Sunday-School
Lesson. This study Is under the direct
auspices Of the Association committee.
Mr.. ID. r. Mdyette chairman. and is
most profitable. 70 this study and to the
Bible class conducted each Tuesday night
at O'Clock by the Rev. Or. j. G. Hiden ton
the Origin ana History Of the New Tes-
tamenD both ladies ana gentlemen are
welcome. Added 10 the above practical
work IS perhaps the most important Of
all. namely, the daily hand to hand con-
tact with young men, and the most
healthful and sieVafing atmOsDhere of the
Association building
EDUCATIONAL CLASSES
The wort OF tho evening college shows
large gains .ivor any previous year. At
fhls writing there IL an enrolment in the
schools Of 10 different individuals, a to-
IL enrolment 90 nearly 900. During the
month OF November there were l07 ses-
Elons OF .hc nlCht classes. with a total
attendance Of 1856. The committee IN
charge Of this work has for its chairman
Mr. Y. y. Newman.
When u is r~rne mherc6 that TIE funds
D. tie hancs o. the ASSOCIATION for this