The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-09-19
'. M. C. A. PHYSICAL WORK
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE COMING
 SEASON COMPLETED.


 Gymnasium RcHtted and Furnished Anew-ExaminatiOns for Every Man Before Entering the Classes--B Business Mems Class should be Popular-Bath Rooms Repaircd-Revival In Ath- letics.
 The arrangements that have been made for physical work in the Y. M. c. A. indicate that this department is to be one of the most popular during the coming year. The Y. M. c. A. is an organized idea with an ideal It be- lieves the perfect man must be equally strong in his body, his mind and his soul, and it aims to secure this in every man who becomes member. It is one of the main ideas back of the gymna- sium work that no man whose body is bent, weak or deformed by i'll use can worship his creator in a true spirit. The gymnasium has been reftted and furnished and presents a cheerful ap- pearance. On one side of the room has been placed a hand ball court and baskets will soon be put in place for the game of basketball. The new di- rector, W. B. Denman, will be on the floor from early in the morning until late at night. He will be ready and willing to give advice, to direct the men in their work and to aid them at all times. An examination is necessary before the men will be allowed to take up systematic work. In this way the director will know what each man needs and can arrange the work in systematic shape. This examination will be made by the director and will be free of charge. In addition medi- cal examination at the hands of physi- clans may be taken by each member of the gymnasium. The director thus starting from known ground will be able, through systematic and graded exercises to improve and correct any errors, deformities or poor development in any part of the body The method used by Dr. Roberts of Boston will be employed by MT. Denman. The devel- opment of the men will be closely watched and the men will be advanced as they improve. One of the best feat ures of the department Is the proposed business mems class, which is to meet from to on Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings This is an hour which even the busiest man can afford to spend in the gymnasium. In other cit ies it has always been success, both for the pleasure and benefit 1t furn- ishes to men who otherwise get no ex ercise An hour in the gymnasium, if only spent in romping, will give a man a much better appetite and will inn prove his digestion in a wonderful man. ner Moreover, he will sleep as he has not done since he was boy and will go to work the next day with a cleaner and stronger mind as a result of that hour.
 In addition other classes for young men and boys have been arranged for convenient hours of the day and even ing. Altogether there will be twelve hours week of regular class work y busy place throughout the winter No individual work will be allowed while the classes are upon the floor, as the class work is by far the most import ant.
 The bathrooms have also been repair ed and refitted and will be able to furn- ish hundred shower baths in one night The pleasure of a short shower after work in the gymnasium is one that those who have tried it will not do without To many it is the best part of the hour In the gymnasium.
 The suit to be used in the gymnasium will consist of blue jersey, gray trous- CTS and dark rubber soled shoes. This is not compulsory, but is suggested as the best one to get
 Outside of the regular gymnasium work 1t is intended to create a revival in athletics in connection with the Y. M. c. A. More attention than usual will be given to football this autumn and in the spring an effort will be made to get together a strong athletic team. Basketball, handball, baseball and cy- cling will receive their full share of at- tention in their proper season.