New Britain herald., 1916-03-21

school study but also attracts out
 side men into the association for ed
 ucational instruction. 354 men and 1 boys are in educational classes and 1 clubs and cighty-four of these mem bers joined the Y. NJ. C. A. for this instruction.
 The courses include classes in l Civics, Business English, and Eng fish for Foreigners, First Aid, Draw | ing. Mathematics, Accountancy. Com ! mercial Law and SaIesmanship be- , sides clubs for debating. the orches-
 tra and success talks for the en- | ployed boys. At the meetings of tho Salesmanship class two special talks l were given, one by Mr. F. J. Wach- | ter and the other by Mr. Lewis; l Stephenson. These talks enable the l members of the class to compare .EC ] instructions they have received with the experience Of successful sales 1 men. One membe of the class has already been sent out by his company 1 as :L salesman.
 Most of these classes will closo l by the end of this month, but tho l Accountancy class will continue it's 1 second term for the next two months and additional citizenship lectures, for foreigners. will be given.
 Religious Work.
 The Sunday afternoon meetings have grown in popularity and attract about 100 young men. Dr. F. N SearieN of the '. VI. C. A. college gave a splendid address last Sunday on "Manhood.' Other speakers were Miss Elsie oshOurne of the Charity Organization, pr. Reeks of the Health )G1 ri, z Bridgeport. who gave talk on the life Of Lincoln.
 Four sessions of tho Bible classes have been held with a supper each week. These suppers arc prepared and served by d committee of ladies. The Right Living club has been ad- dressed by Rev. Henry W. Maier Dr. F. IT. Rocks the physical director, and the general secretary.
 Foreign Work Conference.
 A conference of special significance was held March 7th at Hartford by the Foreign Work department of tho '. M. C. A. This was one of a half dozen similar gatherings held in dif- ferent sections of tho country the first meeting being held at the White House some years ago. The program included speeches by Ex-President Taft and Consul General Wilder of China. The purpose of the meeting was to show the influence of Y. NJ. (. A. work in such countries as China. Japan, India, the Philippines and South America, and the need for additional men and funds to eX- tend this work. Three directors, two sustaining members and three secrC- l taries made up our delegation which ] attended this conference.
 Social Work
 Mir. Pitt Parker gave the February special privilege entertainment, and l last Tuesday evening Miss Lucille 1 I.anderS entertained members and l friends Of the association with her 1 reading of "Daddy Long Legs" This 1 years course has proved very popular 1 and the gymnasium has been filled at l each entertainment The final num- 1 Der will be given April 4th by our 1 orchestra.
 Boys Department.
 Over 100 men and boys attended l the second annual Father and Son ] banquet held March 10th. It was 2 | gathering of present representative 1 men and some of the future success l full citizens of the city. The entire l program was based on the idea Of 1 and cooperation of. father and son, with the indispensable | aid of the mothers and sisters. AIr. | F.. w. Christ acted as toastmaster, l selections were given by Mrs | R. W. Egan and her three sons, Mr. 1 Fred w Latham sang. the supper was prepared by a committee of mothers l and served by some sisters of the 1 boys Dr. Seerley gave the address, ta king for his subject The Boy, the l Father of the Man" Following the I banquet program pr Seerley gave a special talk to the fathers and Mr. 1 F. C. Connolly spoke to the boys
 A Mothers Day" was observed February 22nd with exhibitions by the boys in the gymnasium, both in the afternoon and evening. Many mothers availed themselves of the opportunity to observe what the as sociation is doing for their boys.
 A series of Success Talks are being given Friday evenings for Employed boys. Talks were given by MT. Jos eph F. Lamb, and MT. Louis Bruem- mer during the month.
 Lincoln night was observed Feb rUary 12th by the Good Governme el < club with a supper followed by short ldihS ISSoI ulliS Illt OulSIdndluS C1ldI- acter traits of Abraham Lincoln.
 The Junior council also held a supper followed by talks on the ques- tiOn of leadership.
 Regular meetings have been held by the Bible Study clubs, the Teach CTS Training class and the cabinet.
 Seniors ........ 643
 Boys ............ 2S7
 Sustaining .. TO