The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1912-09-22
Physical Director Osborne Has Ar.
ranged Classes for the Winter
and Expects Many New
Members.
GYMNASIUM CLASSES ON
Schedule includes Many New Features
That Have Never Before
Been Handled by Local
Association.

The object of the physical depart
ment OF the Young Mems Christian
association is to increase the eff
cheney of men and boys, by develop
ing more perfect manhood.
keokuk Y. M. C. A, has large
sanitary gymnasium, equipped with IN
TO date apparatus. The methods of
instruction are scientific and interest
ing.
me natatorium Is recognized as one
OF the best in the country. The water
is clear and clean, and is kept through
out the year at the average tempera-
ture of 40 to "A degrees.
No one is too old or too young to
exercise. Classes are formed to ac-
commodate both business men and
boys from twelve years up, as well. A
thorough physical examination is Civ
en- free of charge
Special attention will be given to
the boys this year, both by the ply
steal director and the boys secretary,
Mr.. Ben Chapman, who will arrive in
the city this week Parents, let your
boys join the Y. M. c. A, and you
will not have to worry so much as to
their whereabouts. A boy must bring
to manhood a healthy body, or the
man is greatly handicapped and may
Justly criticise those who had his
boyhood training in charge. Classes
are arranged to suit both the working
boys and the school boys, and a l5
minute swim is given at the end of
each class period.
The physical director is basket
ball fiend, having played the game for
nine years, amateur, collegiate, and
national. Heretofore interest has
been lacking in this great game, but
this year there is to be given oppor-
tunity for every "Y' member to be-
long to one of the three basket ball
leagues
The results which may be secured
by systematic, well directed exercises
in the gymnasium are of incalculable
value. They are the foundation OF
increased efficiency in business; great
e1 pleasure in social life; more
wholesome physical and moral tone;
and a larger and fuller life for self
and humanity.
The cost of membership in the
Y. M. C. A. lis but trifle when com
pared to the benefit derived in mental,
moral, and physical strength. Mems
memberships are $3.50 year, with
$3.50 and $500 extra for locker. Boys
memberships, $500 year with S1.00
for locker.
Do not wait until the classes are
under way. Begin at the very first
and advance as your class advances
The following schedule has been ar
ranged for the coming season, begin
ming Monday, Sept. %:
Business men-Tuesday and Friday,
5:15 to 6:15.
Seniors Monday and Thursday,
500 to $3.50.
Senior leaders-Friday. 500 to $50.
intermediate employed boys-Mon-
day, Wednesday and Friday, 6:45 to
7:45.
Intermediate students = Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, 415 to 5:15.
Junior employed ys-Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday, GAS to 7:46.
Junior students Tuesday and
Thursday, Alb to 5:15, Saturday,
1000 to 1850.
Junior leaders--Wednesday, 6:l5
to 6:15.
Boxing. wrestling and fencing
Monday, BIS to Sis.
Hand ball Saturday. 400 to 500.
Swimming and water polo-Thurs-
day, 5:15 to 6:15.
Senior basket ball league-wednes-
day. 500 to $50.
intermediate basket ball league
800 to 900.
Junior basket ball league-Saturday,
1900 to 1900.
Public basket ball games-Saturday
evening, at 500 o'clock.