The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-10-03
Y. NJ. c. A. MEETS
MANY DEMANDS
Contributes to Physical, Mental
and Spiritual Needs

Tho human body Is what we make il
tho muscles and nerve cells reflect
the previous hygienic history of the
! man. Nutrition, strength Of tissue ana
organic function are the joint product
of diet. exercise and personal habits.
Modern conditions Of living are re-
sponsiblc for a dcplorable tendency to-
wards physical degeneration, due prin-
cipally 10 lack of muscular effort and
sedentary employmcnts. The man who
works at the bench or in the office
must sooner or later suffer loss of
strength. breakdown Of health and
general lcssening Of power unless he
conScrvcS these qualities. Outward
evidences are stopped shoulders. flat
chest, weak flabhy muscles. inefficient
heart action indicated 10y shortncss IT
breath ana lack of endurance. ana
hundred other signs.
The best remedy for this condition
is 10 revert "a mans primitive mode
of living. i'm the great out of doors.
but as outdoor occupations are inprac-
teal for so many. the next best suhsti-
tute is indoor exercise. regular sys-
tcmatic, ply steal training, aimed cs-
pecially 10 meet the weaknesses To
which the patient is prone.
Few people realize that physical ex-
ertion is the best relaxation from men,
tai strain. that this form Of recreation
is exactly suited To the man who IS
wcarlcd by too close application to
scdentary work.
In meeting this situation, the Young
Mems Christian association, of which
the Calumet association is typical
finds an important part of its great
work.
Glasses have now been started i'm all
physical departments Of the Calumet
association and the enrolment. as well
as the enthusiasm displayed by the
members, indicates this VIII be rec
ord breaking year. The association
aims 10 provide ideal SURROUNDINGS for
men and boys where they can meet
secure from improper Influences hold
social intercourse, study, read, secure
spiritual and mental training and en-
cr amount Of physical eXertion.
Membership in the association does
not imply effeminacy. it does not call
for mock piety; its chief requirement
is gentlemanliness. As "a rule the as
sociation members are robust and Wig
orous; they are drawn from all walks
Of life, from the shop, the mine the Of
IL q.
many departments suit all require
ments. The mentally worn out lind
rcjuvination i'm games which cali for
brain and Drawn, in calisthenics, mod
flied physical exercises, boxing. wrest- |
ling, fencing, the bowling alleys ana .
the swimming pool. Those seeking I
spiritual enlightenment find devout .
and able teachers ready and willing 10 .
guide them. For tho backward Mon .
tally--the fellow who hasn't had .
chance 10 acquire book knowledge
there are special classes and a special
opportunity TO make up for lost time.
The game room of the younger boys /
holds many destinations as To the pool
ables and bowling alleys for the older
members. 1t is surely a varied pro-
,ram.
70 carry on this work. the Calumet
.ssociation is ideally equipped Its
cading rooms are stocked with the
,est OF current literature, it's gymna
ium is well arranged and well cared
or, swimming pool is properly regu-
atcd and as sanitary as can possibly
,e secured. bowling alleys are in eX-
client condition, pool and billiard .
ablcs ere kept at their best and the
nitro building is at the height of ef-
iciency.
Businessmen, shopmcn. miners, Ia
orers and other workers have special
lasscs as do the high school boys. in /,
and younger boys. The
has been systematiZed and
ladc so that it should appeal strongly =
} the men and boys of Calumet. The
D.. VI. g. \. is worthy OF inspection as !,
n institution and H. worthy of the .
ipport of an ever increasing mem
arship.
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