The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-10-03
Many Prominent Men Pres
ent and Work of the Sea-
son Was Planned.
FORMAL OPENING
TUESDAY NIGHT
Reception Will Be Given,
and Each Member Will
Bring An Invited Guest.
An Interesting Program
Has Been Prepared For
the Occasion.

The first meeting of tle Business
Mems gymnasium classes for the sea
son of 190S-09 occurred at the Y. Nj.
c. A last night, when the real OF
ganiZation for the coming months wa
effected. a good enrolment serving
TO start matters out under most prom
Using conditions. V. R. Gilmore, this
years physical director, met the
members last night. and most Valu-
able evening resulted. The purpose
of the business mems class as out
lined, is to afford mental relaxation
il recreative games, and also to pro-
vide a means of physical develop
ment which the members could not
we'll receive elsewhere. Much inter
est is already being taken among the
foremost business men OF the city,
and the class presents one of the
most interesting as well as the most
interested of those who form a part
of the regular Y. NJ. c. a. routine.
Opening Saturday Night.
The real and formal opening of the
Y NJ. C. A. proper, however. will &C.
cur ON next Tuesday evening when
a reception will be given Tor the pur
pose of allowing the members and
those interested to meet the new men
who will be identified with it1e work
this year. These new mem are JnO.
Bradford, secretary of the boys de-
partment, " R. Gilmore, physical di-
rector for the year, and Harry Hop
pen, Office secretary. 1t l. the pur-
pose of Secretary Slerrill 20 promote
an understanding and good fellowship
between these men whose influence
will be of infinite Importance during
the next few months, and the people
among WHOM they Will work. The
pleasant event planped for Tuesday
night in fact, will prove an admirable
opportunity.
To occur between the hours OF 6
and S O'Clock, and strictly a stag
affair, the social viii prove of interest
to all who are fortunate in being il
attendance. Each member is invited
to extend an invitation 10 friend
whom he may with to interest in the
work, Discussion of all of the plans
which are to figure, in the policies OF
this year will be fully discussed and
those in attendance will be able TO
avail themselves of a valuable insight
into the inner work of tffe associa-
ton There will be a short exhibition
of fancy gymnasium work during the
evening, and also the first basket
ball game of the season.
The Boys Department.
Among the most important plans
of the season are those which are
centered about t1e boys department.
which is under the supervision of
Jno Bradford, who is well versed in
the work which he so eapably repre-
sents Mr.. Bradford is a man who
impresses you with his evident ability
to cope with all situations which may
appear on the horizon of the small
nr hn xThn no
In his care, and there is sure to be
some fine work ahead for his particU
lar department. With its gymnasium
classes. basket ball. and shower
baths. its boat club. bowling matches,
library, reading room, bible classes,
Socials and various tournaments, the
department is unusually attractive
this season.
All of a boys education is not to be
derived from between the covers OF
text boSdls-much of it is the impress
of the personality and character of
his instructors: more of it IS the result
of contact with other boys
The Boys Department of the Young
Mems Christian Association furnish
es a place where growing boys may
spend part of their time in activities
that build foundations of health and
character and equip themselves for
manly service in tne world
At no time in his. life is it more I'M
portant that a boy have the right sort
of environment than at that critical
period of impression and change when
ne is no longer a child nor yet man.
The department may be Visiteds any
Tuesday between 300 and soc p. IN.
or between 700 and 900 p. M.
The secretary will be particularly
glad to meet parents and thus keep
in closer touch with the individual
needs of the boys who become MEM
hers, and for this purpose will reserve
Wednesday from 800 to 500 o'clock
y. m.
Some Good Argument.
When a boy finds a place where
he can have plenty of fun and at the
same time build up a strong BODY, IT
is sure to prove popular resort;
such a place is our well equipped
gymnasium. Under the supervision
of an expert instructor. the natural
surplus energy of a boy is directed
in carefully appointed class WORK. re-
creative games and competitions.
Each boy is assigned to one of
three sections, according to his age
size and ability, and * entitled to AT
tend two classes and two periods OF
general work each woeA.
Physical Examinations, including
measurements of muscles. tests O:
strength, etc. are given each boy On
joining and wlen deficiencies are
found special work is ASSIGNED
Among the games are basket ball,
indoor base BAH. etc. together with
monthly athletic events, for all mem
herS who care TO enter
There are special shower baths and
locker rooms for the members of the
Boys Department
Leaders. Those who excel in all
the requirements including gymnastic