Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-11-21
200 COMMITTEE Is ENTER
TANNED AT Y. M. G. a.
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De2lnnlng the nrSt OF january, II sun
ijects desired by the members OF
course there will be mechanical draw
ing, and English for foreigners, and
common school work for employed
boys, with probably courses in public
speaking, craftsmanship, and show card
writing. Classes will be organized to
meet the needs of the men,
! Then there Is the physical depart
ment. with A J. Burton as chairman,
and with its fine eqHpment for doing
good work. The gymnasium IS conduct
ed by VI. A Clevett, who is determined
TO give the men and boys a good time
while he is helping them TO secure
physical development Glasses are
scheduled for men and boys OF all
kinds OF requirements. and they may
also do individual work as they de-
sire.
I The swimming pool. with $4,000 GAL
. lens Of clean filtered water, is stand
ing limitation TO jump in and swim A
handball court is conveniently located
OF the mems locker room, where the
business men will enjoy their favorite
game.
/ The aim Of the physical department
/ Is TO help men who are striving for
health. happiness and efficiency. II is
| better to spend an hour in the gym"
twice a week keeping well than to
spend six months in the hospital get
/ ting well.
The gymnasium classes will be seen
/ frequently during the winter in ex-
hibitions. and il is probable that
: big indoor circus, or some such am
bilious entertainment will be staged
by them before the season is over.
Boys Department.
The boys department takes the
boys from II TO IS years of age, and
helps them to be real boys, and good
boys. and TO prepare for useful man
hood. II. ". Craig is the secretary for
boys work. He Is an enthusiastic
worker with boys. Boy Scout leader.
and in general. q man who will meas
ure his friends among the boys only
by his acquaintance.
The boys are organized into groups
on the gang" idea. for every boy
likes TO belong TO a gang" They viii
have clubs and all kinds Of organi-a-
tiOus that will help them to have a
good time. and TO learn 10 be decent, /
useful citizens. One great thing about
the work in the boys department is /
the fact that the boys actually do the !
work themselves, lnsead of having il I
done for them by older people. Thus /
they learn by doing. Mr.. Craig's am I
bitiOn is TO have at least 300 boy men, I
bers by Jan /. and he expects TO real ,
lie this ambition.
The spirit OF Christian service char
acteriies all the work of the associa-
tion. Every line of activity is pervaded .
by deeply religious motive. r b /
MCkOwn is chairman Of the religious
work committee, and all committees
and departments are charged with the
duty Of aiding in the work OF his com
mittee
The religious work of the associa- \
ton is not forced upon any man or
boy, but il is hoped that no member 4.
will be able to escape the influence of n
the religious atmosphere which diff 4
ierentiates the association from other
social and athletic societies. II is the
Christian motive that makes possible
the work Of the Y. NJ. {. A. and il is in
that line that II can really give the
greatest service TO its members and
the community. However. the Y. NJ. c.
A. idea Of religion is broad and CON-
H OTk, physical. educational. social and
others. are counted as religious work
in that they contribute TO the forming
u the highest type OF manly character.
Bible Study.
The association provides bible study
classes. discussion groups. and life
problem studies. for the men and BOYS
Nho viii enter them. The secretaries i
are always ready for personal inter
views for counsel and advice. and
many OF the members are glad TO as
'ist young men in a similar way. Sun
lay afternoon meetings. and other re-
igious services Of public sort give 4
opportunity for a large expression i'm
service for the members.
one OF the choicest privileges. Of the
association membership is that of
Helping some one else. This altr1istic
motive Is Characteristic OF the real
J. NJ G 4 man. who is more anxious
q help than 70 be helped.
\ Christian home for men awav
rom home Is provided in the dormi-
ories Nearly hundred young men
an be accommodated in these rooms.
With all cOnyeniences for living. and \
ith delightful surrounding of
riends- These dormitories are in no
ense hotel. or an ordinary board
ng house The men who live there
VII be expected TO enter into the work
4 the association and TO make them.
elves truly at home in the building
The old, old story. told times with
ut number, and repeated over and
yer again for the last SO years. but IL
always welcome story to those IN
earch OF health-There is nothing in
he world that cures coughs and colds
s quickly as Chamber'ain's Cough