The record-union., 1899-09-21
POINTS ABOUT THE Y. NJ. CA.
WHAT 1T OFFERS TO YOUNG
MEN ABOUT TOWN.
Moral Influences Thrown About
Them-Facilities for Mental
and Physical Culture.

The last mems meeting held at the
headquarters of the Young Mems $
Christian Association was led by DR..
A B. Banks of the Ninth-street Bap-
tist Church, who gave an edifying
talk regarding the duties and respon-
sipilities of young men,
The gathering at the same place
next Sunday afternoon will be ad-
dressed by Rev. T. H. B. Anderson.
now of Richmond, Mo-, but who was
formerly pastor of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church South of this city. Mr..
and Mrs. H. L. Hill will sing at this
service.
1t is a mistaken idea that no young
man can join the Young Mems Christ
ian Association unless he is a member
of some church. Any young man of
good moral character may become a
member There are two classes of
members, active and associate
Active members must be sixteen
years of age or over, and members in
good standing of a Protestant Evan
gelical Church.
Associate members have all the priv
ileges Of active members, except that
they can't vote on association matters
or hold office; must be sixteen years of
age or over.
The membership fee is $40 per an
mum, payable in advance. This includes
all the privileges of membership
There is no special ceremony or ini-
tiation in becoming a member of the
Young Mems Christian Association
Those who join do not have to ride any
goat The association is unsactarian
in character and any young man of
good moral character may become a
member.
A membership ticket in the Sacra-
nento association will be recognized by
any association in the world, and mem
bers travelling at home or abroad will
be furnished with letters of introduce
t1on 1nsuring them of a welcome in any
OF the now more than 1000 associations
in this and other countries.
Among the advantages Of member
snip may be mentioned the reading
room, which is on the main .iaor. Just
OH the street. 1t is comfortably fur
nished and is an ideal place to have
quiet read. 1t is supplied With the local
and San Francisco daily papers; with
the leading secular and religious week
lies, and all the popular magazines. The
young man who is see:Aing pleasure or
information, can get either here: the
newspapers and magazines kept on file
meet nearly every need, taste or desire
While the reading room is not free
&c the pubic, any self-respecting young
man can obtain perm; ss.nn 10 use Il by
applying at the office
The reading room is open every week
! a n ~
Sundays from 1 to z o. m.
The parlor is for members use only.
ana IS an ideal place to meet for a So
clal chat. 1t is we'll furnished and has
easy chairs in which one can rest after
hard days work.
Inc. game room is on the lower floor.
and is supplied with checkers. chess.
crocklnole, dominoes and other games.
which are always available to mem
pers. No cooler or nicer place to spend
an hour can be- found in the city.
For the use of members there is a
complete musical library. containing
copies Of all publications of sheet and
folio music, instrumental and vocal
classic, operatic and popular. of the old
masters and up-to-date, for the piano
violin, harp, mandolin, guitar banjo
and all other instruments. Members
have at their command a diversity Of
music that none but those of unlimited
wealth could otherwise enjoy.
Any piece of music in the library nav
be taken out by members and kept for
the period of one week.
Any lady or gentleman can have the
benefit of the musical library for one
year by paying 50 for the privilege.
The gymnasium speaks for itself. 1t
has a clear floor space of 3Ox6O feet
and being open on three sides, the light
and ventilation are unusually good.
There are no pillars obstructing the
floor and the gallery is ten feet above
the floor on the south end and does
not interfere with the work in anv
way. The apparatus is abundant and
of the best. Particular care is taken to
keep everything strong and safe.
The gymnasium and bathrooms are
for the exclusive use of members of the
association whose dues are paid up.
who must be prepared to show their
tickets when requested.
The gymnasium is open from 10 a. m.
to 9:4o p. m. daily. except Sundays.
AT 9:45 the bell will ring when mem
bers are expected to leave the floor.
Profane or indecent language. un-
necessary noise and the use of tobacco
are strictly prohibited
Members will be expected to wear the
regulation suit while exercising. and
under no circumstances will be allow
ed on the floor unless wearing sinners
without nails.
During class hours members not ex-
ercisings with the class will not be al
lowed on the floor
| All movable apparatus must be re-
turned to its proper place by the mem
Der using the same.
Any member defacing walls or will
fully injuring apparatus will be
charged with the cost of repairs or re-
newal
The association will not be respon-
sible for articles lost Valuables must
be left at the Office, and no clothing
must be left outside of lockers.
| Violation of the rules will result in
suspension from membership privileges.
No dogs will be allowed in the build
| ing.
SIXTY DAYS FOR MILLER.
He Was Convicted for Stealing