Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-08-04
BIG EXHIBITION FOR JUNIORS AND RELATIVES TONIGHT AT
 LOCAL Y. M. ( ,t.
CLASSES ARE AT WORK
Great Enthusiasm Over Swimming and Gymnastics-0iiieiais
 After Big Membership.

The month of August promises to be one of prosperity fer the Young Mems Christian Association of this city, as Secretary ". s. Blanten, who recently came here, assisted by his co-wo~kers are planning a big canl- paisn fer an increase in the Associa- {i0n membership.
 Secretary Blanton stated yesterday that iii view of this pull for member ship he has decided to reduce the membership fee from S7.50 to S5 for ali men. A card entitling a man to full privilege in the association has bt en bringing $1750, while card al low1ng all privileges with the eX- cepiion of the gymnasium has been given for $5. During the month of minated anu all those desiring to join may get S5 membership card which if secured this month will entitle the holder to all privileges.
 Business Meiiss Class.
 Yesterday marked the beginniag of a business mems gymnasium class i'll the Y M. c. A., such as the institution las never before known. The class opened yesterday afternoon, between : and 6 o'clock and & and , o'clock. About twenty members responded to roll call and the prospects for a i larger and better class was never i bfienter. Physical Director G. b l Wilson was pleased with the first at temnt at trainiug the muscles of Pine Bluffs brainy men and he hopes to soon build up semi-weekly class O business men that will represent al most all the business houses Of th' eiTy. Many business n1eh are nov faway on th@1r vacation, but Whei tlIey return -a big increase in th' class is expected. The hours fol ''gym work are so arranged that al most any man may attended tfit ciasses without interference what"ve i in his business.
 Physical Director Wilson sttate: ] that married men prefer the hour o , to 6, to those later i'll the evening Most of the younger men are joining the late class. All those present yes terday afternoon and evening wert fiehly pleased with the work.
 Junier Exhibition.
 Many parents and friends of the Y. M C. A. Will probably turn out tonight tro witness a gymnastie aEd swimming elibition in the gymnasium of the association, when Physical Director Wilson viii properly put be l fore the public the real character o1 the work he is accomplishing ill tine interest of Y. M. C. A. boys in his de par4ment Arrangements were being made yesterday flor q large seating capacity in the gymnasium gallery and arrangements were also made fol seating and standing a large numb ar in the large bathing rooms, where a swimming exhibition will take plaaa following ahe gymnasium work Director Wilson has trained a large exhibition ana while a number of me n will take part in the affair the boys will be featured Drills. tulnbing, pyramid team work, athletic work and gylnnastc games will be per- formed in the best manner before mothers who love healthy, manly boys. Mr. Wilson will direct tise ea- 4,ibition both on the gym" floor and 1fl the natatorism.
 The work in the swimming tank will be especially interesting. Tho boys will race for swimming honors and tile men will also have contest. Other Water eymn 2stic work and div ing will bt featured. The exhibition 
 and friends Of tie Juniors are ihVit- ed to be present.
 Working Boys Class.
 Since organization tae employed boys class is rounding up a healthy growth. The members i9 is constant 1y increasing and Director Wilson is devoting a great deal cf his time to working up good class of these young men who are unable to attend class during the day. Only boys who carrcc- n-aEe the day class are elig-
 
 Ladies' Classes.
 The second class of ladies' gymnas- ium and swimming classes was held