The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-10-03
PLANS FOR
THE YEAR
The Work Projected BY the
Young Mems Christian
Association.
THE ENTERTAINMENT COURSE.

The scope Of the plans for the com.
ing seasons work Of the Young Mems
Christian Association comprehend
more than has been attempted SO fal
and the officers of the Association are
looking toward very successful year.
Inside the building Improvements
are being rapidly pushed to conclusion;
alterations and repairs are being made
which include new shower and tub
baths, new gymnasium equipment
and refurnished quarters for the ply
sical director. The Association hall
is being done over in green shades
which adds much to the attractive
ness of the room, new alterations are
also being made in the reading room
and parlor
The committees in charge Of the var
ious departments are planning to carry
forward an aggressive campaign this
coming season.
Some new educational features are
outlined which include a. class in
mechanical drawing under the in
struction of William r. Halliday, Of
Stevens Institute; also a class in
Anatomy and First Aid to the In
/ juredn to be in charge of Francis H.
fGlazebrook, M. ID.
A Good Government Club" is to be
formed, the purpose Of which is to dis
cuss civic and municipal questions.
The plans of the Religious Work
committee include some new classes
in Bible study, a Normal Training
Glass for Sunday School teachers,
special mems meetings at the build
ing and at outside churches adjacent
to Morristown.
The Physical Work Committee has
been deyoting some study to this de-
partment and are anticipating large
ly increased attendance at classes. A
special class for business and pro-
fessional mem is to meet on Monday
afternoons from 5 till and on We'd
nesday evenings from 8.15 till 9.45, at
the latter class a hall hours work in
foil fencing under the instruction of
J. B. Griswold will be given at the
close Of uhe class. New members of
the physical department will be re-
quired to take a thorough physical ex-
animation on entering, in order that
where necessary corrective work may
be suggested. A consulting medical
staff is organized in connection with
this department. A class for "busi-
ness boys" is also organized which
meets two nights each week. These
two classes above mentioned are in
addition to the regular work Of the
department.
Plans along social lines include pop
ular talks, smokeless smokers" and
other events such as stag" socials
and the usual seasons receptions
which tend to cultivate friendships
and to stimulate interest in the
"other fellow"
The Entertainment course as
planned promises some most interest
ing and varied numbers. First comes
Dwight L. Elmendorf on October 3lst
with his new lecture The Edge of
the Desert" Mr. Elmendorf's exper-
fences in getting together the material
for this lecture would make most in
teresting and readable book Next
comes the Thespian Dramatic Co. "
in one act plays, "The Thespians"
comes to us after two seasons successes
in and about New York and Boston
and are highly recommended.
On December 10th comes the Bos-
tonia Women's Orchestra, who have
an unquestioned reputation of being
the best orchestra in the country.
February 14th brings Anita Newcomb
MCGEE, M. d. with her lecture on A
Woman's Experiences in the Japanese
Army" AS supervisor Of Nurses in
the Japanese Army by special appoint
ment Of the Japanese Minister Of War
DR.. MCGEE had an opportunity to get
an inside view Of the war that cannot
help but be exceeding interesting. Dr.
MCGEE was assistant surgeon in the
Spanish American War and was in
charge of the Army Nurses in the
field. She is the daughter of Prof
Simon Newcomb and the wife of the
eminent anthropologist and Geologist,
DR.. w. j. MCGEE.
The Manning Glee and Minstrel
Club Of Boston are the closing number
Of the course as they are under the
leadership Of Ulmer H. Manning, the
leader of Boston's most successful
choral club, an exceedingly interest
ing and enjoyable musical evening is
assured all who hear them.