The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-23
Y. M. C. AS WINTER WORK.
WILL BEGIN OCT. M TUE ORGAN
IzATION or CLASSES.

work Divided Into the Educational
spiritual. PHYSICAL aud social
Branches-speciaI study VIII Be
Given the BIble-The SaRior NN"rk
Also 20 Receive Particular Atten-
tton.
The Young Mems Christian Associations
evening school has taken its place a. ono
90 the educational institutions % the
city, IL ans heid of its own and Is do
ing work which is most commcndabc.
les purpose is 10 oncr thorough. pracu-
cal instruction In those branches which
assist the youth TO md his bent ia life
or help the young man Ia che business or
trade in whltn he Is employed. IL ap-
pcais especially 10 those who are engaged
during the hours OF the day and arc will
ing to spend a part Of their evenings IN
gaining such training Of head ana hand
as will make them more efficient
Zach 81 the faculty Is thoroughly com
potent 20 teach the branches assigned to
him.
The first step 20 gain admission Is TO
Join the association (which will cost -
s. or - q year. according 20 priviieges)'
tl,n pay the class fee. which Is = Tor
the xix months course. There are no eN-
aminations on entering. but at the close
OF the term International EXAMINATION
are held Those receiving a given graae
of nroaeieucy win receive ceruuca'e'
from the International Committee. Ne"
York city These certificates are Ieeos-
nized and accepted by over 100 OF the
principal colleges and technical SCHOOLS
OF the country.
Special attention is given 10 maHihs
the expense OF the necessary supplies az
low as possible for the students.
Tho classes viii be organized ON frlday
evening. and an who contemplate Joihius
should be present at that meeting. "hen
fuller information wih be given
The following courses OF study are OIL
fcrod: English. embracing grammar spell
iug. composition. and practical correspond
encc. bookkeeping. arithmetic penmah-
shin. shorthand aud mechanical drawing
In addition 10 these the association pro
poses TO organize an Association CITY
Council" which will give young men an
excellent training in the duties Of good
citizenship. it Will ombody at least a
three foid purpose:
90 To gain theoretical knowledge ~
civic and municipal administration.
60 To gain practice In the rules OF par
hamentsry usage and public speaking.
CD To gain a knowledge OF the city
sociolog icaily.
The Young Mems Christian Association
differs from merely recreatiyc, educa-
tionai or ethical movements by It's pervad-
ing spiritual intent and is religious ac-
iivity. The basic principle OF the associa-
sion declared al the first worlds confer
encc. held ia Paris IN 1855. has continued
without change 20 be the platform OF the
organization. This basis reads. THE
Young Mems Christian Association seeks
to unite those young men who regarding
Jesus Christ as their God aud Savior. ac-
eordinE 90 tho Holy Scriptures, desire 10
De His disciples In their doctrine and life.
and To associate their efforts for the ex-
tension OF His kingdom among young
men"
Upon this foundation the association
builds a symmetrical manhood and gives
TO forces which. under some auspices are
secular. a spiritual Significance and value
In pursuance Of this supreme aim. through
an evolutionary process covering half
century. she association has been Ted 20
consider the complete nature OF young
men-hody. mind and spirit-and TO seek
their harmonious development toward the
ideal manhood a. revealed In Jesus Christ.
no advanced In wisdom ana stature,
and ia favor with God and men"
An agencies that tend TO develop a thor
oughlv rounded. manly character are 20
DE- regarded as Christian IN the true
sense. 4 la their use the fundamental
teachings Of Christ are made persuasive.
The distinction between religion and sec
uIar agencies within the association are
not emphasized.
The physical, educational and social de-
partmcnts-indeed all agencies In the as
ISOLATION are Christian forces for the
promotion OF Ills kingdom among young
men
II IL proposed. n possible, to intensity
the Interest IN the Sunday afternoon ser
vices by providing the best music and
speakers obtainahle.
The Monday night meetings which have
done 80 much towards the spiritual up
building Of the Christian men OF the as
ISOLATION will continue as usual
The deepening OF the spiritual life Of
those who are now Christians g. recog-
nizod as the chief need of an Christian Of
ganizAtionS. For the securing OF this re-
subj. che Young Mems Christian Associo-
ton IS giving prominence 20 Bible study
this year
The general plan and scheme prepared
by the International Committee OF the