Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-01-01
Y. M.C.A.'SGOOD YEAR.
THIS WORTHY INSTITUTION HAS
pRospEnEp AS NEVER BEFORE.
4 VAST DEAL OF WORK DONE
II Ha. n Wonderful Machinery
working Good to Young men,
which Moves on Smootbly-Eve-
ming College.

The enduring quality OF stone Is mea-
sured by its power TO Withstand the de-
structive elements Of time. and great care
is exercised by competent builders to
use not only attractive stone, but also
that which has lasting qualities.
They we're far-sighted men who In
1854 laid the foundation stones Of the
Richmond Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION. as the principles Of this or
ganization have remained unatered from
the time the foundation was laid.
The year 1898 has without doubt been
the best year of the associations history,
and this is just as it should be. for II
has been a year Of the broadest ana
deepest work i'm the associations exist
ence. The success of too many Chris
tan 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 1893 has been as prospe-
rous. financially, as any Of the past years
Including all current bills, the interest
on the debt, and the payment Of the
! compulsory repairs made to the GYM
paSlum, 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 a 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
Bible-smdy club, boys Bible class,
and n meeting open to both ladies'
and gentlemen for the study Of
the International Sunday-School Lessons.
In addition 10 this. each night at lO:l5
| 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 nave
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
boys with a good attendance. Glasses
are conducted for young men in arith-
metic, book keeping. commercial law,
| electricity mechanical drawing. penman-
ship and spelling, stenography, sign
writing. biography, and vocal music
THE PHYSICAL DEPARTMENT.
This department was never in better
/ shape nor more attractive. The repairs
made TO the gymnasium and tho most
/ excellent baths have been productive Of
/ large attendance Mr. Graham, the new
physical director. has taken great inte-
| rest in the work. and the attendance
upon the gymnasium classes is DO per
cent larger than last year
A most excellent course Of entertain
ments has been arranged for the men,
bers. and the second number Of this
/ course will take place tomorrow night
/ I'm the Association Hall, being magni-
; hcenty illustrated lecture entitled
/ Michael Angelo" with over 100 views
/ OF famous masterpieces in sculpture,
architecture. and painting.
The star course 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
wears and is now composed Of the fol-
! lowing well-knoWn gentlemen: Robert VI.
smith. president: W j. Whitehurst. first
! vice-president; c. W. Tanner. second
vice-presdent: r. n. Newman, third vice
president: G. 3. Sydnor. Jr.. treasurer;
! s. NJ Woodward, recording secretary
and Messrs. r. S. Bosher, Joseph Bryan,
| D. r. Mldyette James Lewis Anderson
| DR. d. A. Kuyk, W. c. West, n. ID.
Fichelberger, and James Whittett. Fully
| 100 Of the young men OF Richmond are
on the various committees Of the asso-
citation.
The association enters the new year
with Mr.. s X Mckee as its general
secretary. who is now serving his fourth
wear with the Richmond Association, and
is inst entering his fourteenth year OF
association service and under his admin
istratiop the work of our local associa'
ton has steadily developed. Mr.. Mckee
is fortunate I'm having associated WITH
him as assistants MIR. c. II. Hamilton
the well-known first assistant; Mr.. b. II
Morris. the office secretary and Mr.. j
NJ Graham. the physical director, all OF
whom are giving efficient services 10 tbs
| cause.
The only regret Of the year is that the
association is compelled 10 carry deb
OF about 5000. and it is hoped that this
dobt will be- wiped out Of existence be-
fore the dawn Of the twentieth century
| or January LIST, 1900.