The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-09-17
PROF. HEIIERT ON THE STAND.


Last evening ct the Association building
a large number OF the friends OF Prof.
Hebbert in this city. including the mem
a rousing reception. occasioned by the
opening classes. Congratulations were ex-
tended TO the professor on all sides. for
his recent decision TO remain In charge
OF the physical department Of the local
association, Of which he has been director
for the past l2 years.
The association considers itself very for
tunate In retaining the services OF such
a capable man as Prof Hebbert has prov
ed himself to be during the many years
he has been with the Providence Y. NJ. e.
A. He has sacrificed much I'm order TO re-
main In this city I'm a position that all
who have ever seer his work, concede
cannot be more capably filed Only a
short time ago he declined a very fiat
tering offer to take charr,e of the Num-
cipal Gymnasium In Brookline, Mass.
The members OF the gymnasium classes
have not been unappreciative OF the ef-
forts of their instructor. especially the
men of the o'clock business Mems class,
through whose efforts the re-engagement
OF Professor Hebbert was made possible.
His work is favorably known throughout
the country in athletic circles; and people
from different parts OF the country, pur-
suing the vocation of instructor in GYM
nastics, come TO Providence in order TO
ascertain the reason for his success and
to obtain Information about his rhythmi-
cal gymnastics: line of work in which
he particularly excels. His pupils are
eagerly sought after as physical directors:
about 20 OF his former students holding
such positions at the present time, and
every one OF them has been remarkably
successful in the results they have
achieved
Mr.. George r. West, one OF Professor
Hebberts star pupils and the champion
gymnast of New England, is acting as as
sistant physical director. having acquit-
ted himself In such credtable manner
last year that the department deemed II
advisable to retain him this year.
The music last evening was most salts
factorily rendered by Miss Thomas. who
Is substituting prior to the engagement
OF a regular pianist. Considerable COM
ment and expressions OF approval were
caused by the rumor of the possibility OF
again securing the services OF Mrs. May
Nichols. whose inspiring playing and
singing has added greatly to the benefits
and pleasure derived from the exercises
during her connection OF eight years dura-
tion, with the association.
With the advent Of the new secretary,
Mr.. X. Il. Hooper, who anne from Akron,
Ohio, to take charge OF the work here,
the old order Is changing and giving place
TO the new Improvements are being made
In all departments and the new nfe that
has been infused into the association. even
at this early date. gives promise that Mr..
Hooper will duplicate the success he left
behind him to come to Providence. This
year will be a banner year In the history
OF the association. and II is believed that
II Is only a matter OF a few years before
the Providence association will be forced
to build a larger structure to accommodate
the rapidly increasing number of men,
bers.
A special meeting held last night In the
Lyceum hall, for men interested In even
ing classes. was well attended and much
interest shown.
The boys department opening was en-
thusiastic and promises a large member
ship for the winter