The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-01-01
.Y.M.NA. 'SGOOD YEAR.
THIS WORTHY INSTITUTION HAS
rRosrERED As NEVER BEFORE.
4 VAST DEAL OF WORK DONE,
IL Has n Wonderful Machinery,
working Good to Young Men,
which Moves on smoothIy-Eve-
ming College.
ming College

Tho enduring qudllty vi STONE ID inca
sJred by its power 70 withstand the de-
struc'ive elements OF time. and great care
Is exercised by competent builders "a
use not only attractive stone. but also
that which has lasting qualities.
They were far-slghted men who In
/ 1874 laid the foundation stones OF the
Richmond Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION. as the principles Of this or
ganization have remained unaltered from
the time the datfon was fafd.
The year 1898 has without doubt been
The best year Of the associations history,
and this IS just as 1t should be. for it
! has been year Of the broadest and
deepest work In the associations exist
ence The success of too many Chris
tian organizations is measured by their
ability to close their fiscal year with
all bills paid. While this is essential to
the continuation OF the work. II is In no
sense a real test OF true success. The
/ friends Of the association are rejoicing
that the year 1873 has been as prospe-
ro8s. financially. rs any Of the past years
Including all current bills, the interest
on the debt. and the payment OF the
compulsory repairs made 70 the gym
naslum. the Finance Committee must
secure during January. in membership
and subscriptions. $3.50
An active canvass will be made TO this
end
THE MEETING HELD.
Those interested in the highest work
OF the association will rejoice in the
fact. that during the year 1898 there has
been steady growth I'm the religious
work until now the association Is con-
Quoting each week a boys Gospel meet
ing mems meeting. workers Bible-train-
ing class, gymnasium Bible-study club,
young mems training class, junior
Blble-study club, boys Bible class,
and a meeting open 70 both ladies'
and gentlemen for the study Of
tie Tatera2 toHal S1nday-School Lessons.
In addition 10 this. each night at 1913
o'clock a social prayer service is con-
Quoted IN the parlor. Not only has the
RELIGIOUS work I'm the building shown
gratifying results, but departments have
been organized at the Medical College OF
Virginia and the University College OF
Medicine which are doing good work
among the students.
In the Evening College fourteen classes
are being conducted for young men ana
boys. with q good attendance. Glasses
arc conducted for young men in arith-
metic. bookkeeping, commercial law,
elec1yjc}ty mechanical drawinr, penman-
ship and spelling. stenography, sign
writing. telegraphy. and vocal music.
THE PHYSICAL DEPARTMENT.
This department was never in better
shape nor moro attractive. The repairs
made 10 the gymnasium and the most
excellent baths have been Productive OF
large attendance. Mr. Graham. the new
physical director, has taken great inte-
rest I'm the work. and the attendance
upon the gymnasium classes is 40 PER
cent. larger than last year
A most excellent course Of entertain
ments has been arranged for the MEM
bers. and the second number OF this
course Will take place tomorrow night
In the Association Hall, being a magni-
ficently illustrated Lecture entitled
Michael Angelo" with over 100 views
Of famous masterpieces in sculpture,
architecture, and painting.
16e star coDrse has Increased in merit
and attendance from its inception. The
greatest entertainment OF its six years
history will be given Monday night. jan
uary 9Th. when the famous Redpath
Grand Concert Company, composed of
six leading artists. will appear
THE ASSOCIATION OFFICERS.
The Association Board OF Directors has
changed very little in the past three
years, and is now composed Of the fol-
lowing well-known gentlemen: Robert NJ.
Smith president; w. J. Whitehurst, first
vice president; c. W. Tanner second
vice-president; Z. n. Newman, third vice
president; e. y. Sydnor. Jr, treasurer.
S. NJ Woodward recording secretary,
and Messrs. r. S. Bosher. Joseph Bryan
ID. r. Mdyette, James Lewis Anderson
DR.. d. A. Kuyk. w. c. West. II d
Eichelberger, and James Whittett Fully
100 OF the young men OF Richmond are
on the various committees of the assc-
citation.
The association enters the new year
with Mr.. s. X. Mckee as its general
secretary. who is now serving his fourth
year with the Richmond Association. ana
is just entering his fourteenth year Of
association Service and under his admin
fstratlo0 The work Of our local assoc.2-
ton has steadily developed AIr. Mckee
is fortunate i'm having associated with
him as assistants Mr.. c. IL Hlmlton
the well-known first assistant Mr.. y. J.
Morris. the Office secretary and Nr. J.
NJ Graham the physical director. al 81
whom are giving efficient services to the
cause.
The only regret a the year ~ that the
association is compelled 20 carry debt
Of about 5000 and IL is hore1 that this
debt WILL Do wiped ouc ~ existence be-
fore the dawn OF the twentieth century
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