The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-23
Y.M.C.A. LADS
WIN HONORS
Finals of the Night School
Celebrated.
MIR. NEWNlAN'S REPORT
fakes Occasion to Compliment the
High Moral Character of the Stu
dents-The Adjunct to Assocla-
ton Considered Valuable.
Mr.. NEWMAN's REPORT
Takes Occasion to compliment the
High Moral Character Of the Stu

The closing exercises Of the Eycnine
College Of the Young Mems Christian
Association were held last night under
most favorable auspices
/ TO many the occasion was one of par
ticular import; to all 1t was all interest
| Ing one. Considering the Intense heat OF
the evening. foreshadowing the storm
which came later the attendance was ex-
cellent. The programme was carefully ar
/ ranged and well carried out.
THE EXERCISES.
Mr.. Lnngbornc NJ. Williams. president
| Of the association, presided at the excr-
cses. The Virginia Glee Club sang. Tho
address for the occasion was delivered by
| tile Rev. G. 8. Gardner. D. D.. pastor OF
the Grace-Stre Baptist Church In his
customary choice style DIR. Gardner gave
to the boys and young men some whole
some and eminently practical advice
about the disposition that should be made
Of their time. At the outset he declared
nRtly that what he regarded as the most
fortunate thing In the world was to be
young and. to be poor. He told the young
men how they might best utilize their
spare time In disposing OF It to some
good and profitable end. Much. nc said
can be done in this direction. Never be-
fore were conditions more favorable to
the advancement OF earnest and indus
trious youth.
II would not give the stub OF cigar"
said DR.. Gardner, 'for the young fellow
who is constantly heard making lamenta-
tione about his poverty, and who holds
his hands and declares that the world
will offer to him no opportunity Of
course. there are no opportunities for such
fellows as he"
Iii this strain DR.. Gardner continued to
give to the young graduates advice that
would serve them we'll In their further
efforts to improve themselves and their
condition. He commended them highly
for their excellent work In the past, and
bosought them to continue in the future
ANNUAL REPORT.
The annual report Of tho Educational
Committee was made by Mr.. q. NJ New
man. 1t is in part as follows:
There were 142 men and boys - at
tendance upon the school with total
enrolment OF 313. There were 7o3 class
sessions with an attendance OF 1879, an
average Of 11.2 per class.
We wish to call special attention to the
fact that this extensive educational work
was conducted at the nominal expense of
ss17 for the session.
It is n pleasure to attest to the high
character OF the students OF the Evening
College, and the success OF many OF
them in the field OF business reflects credit
likewise upon themselves and this institu-
ton. ~
On behalf of the Educational Commit
tee and the Board of Directors. we wish
to thank the instructors for the efficient
performance OF their arduous tasks, and
the students for tho close application to
their studies and their courteous deport-
ment.
We invite the attention Of the thought
full business men of the community to the
thorough work being done here for the
advancement of young men along practi-
cal lines. and would urge their active
sympathy and corporation so that we
can benefit n larger number. and con-
duct more classes in technical studies.
Richmond being a manufacturing center
with such diversified interests. the de-
mand is greater for the training and edu-
cation of more efficient workmen.
1t might be we'll to call attention to the
great work that IS being done by the |
Young Mons Christian Association
throughout the country along educational
lines Last year 385 associations conduct
ed 2.262 night educational classes, with the
total OF 29132 different men and boys.
The award of distinctions. diplomas
and merits, the best feature of the eve
ming, was made by NewmanA list
OF the recipients was printed In yester-
days paper.