Evening journal., 1919-09-13
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TO TEACH DANCING
Blu: They viii be ''Solos
and Only for Athletic
Men
ASSOCIATION MAKES
READY FOR FALL

Thngs are looking UP at the VIII
minglen y. NJ C. A. The ertswhile
midsummer calm which settles down
over the Delaware avenue building
every June. is about TO be lifted ac-
cordins to Dawson F. Dean. physical
director An other departments, in
cluding religious. educational, exicn-
sion ana membership, arc making plans
for the annual autumn revival.
Activities IN the physical department
Will start on Monday, september 90,
In anticipation Of this scheduled event
Mr. Dean has made very elaborate
plans FOR each Of his gym" classes, and
the work that each man or boy will do
viii be carefully selected according
TO the ned Of the Individual. Small
boys will not be expected TO do the
work OF larger boys, and iho classes
viii be graded rather according 10 size,
than according TO age.
Mr.. Dean says there will be some
Thing doing all the time. For those
who have not The time or opportunity
to be present at the regular classes of
INSTRUCTION there will be special hand
ball games and instruction In swim
ming boxing and wrestling. skilled
trainers will supervise these sports.
Mr.. Dean Will personally direct the
business mems and the young mems
,casses He viii also supervise and pro-
mote extension work all over the city.
Leroy +. Sparks. the new assistant
physical director, will take charge Of
the boys classes In addition he viii
give instruction I'm swimming, both 10
beginners and advanced pupils.
Miss Wallick has been engaged as pi-
anist for the gym classes. She is a
thorough student OF music and will
lend much pleasure TO sometimes mon
.otonous exercises.
Another feature Of the "Y this fall |
will be the installation Of the new sys-
tenn of Kansas City, or Tote Box locker /
system This Will insure that all mem |
bers will have locker room, and that
their clothes VIII dry during The night
should they be vet
A number Of new chest weights have
been installed in the gymnasium, In adj
dition TO other features. This VIII in
sure that in the large classes, such as
that Of the business men, all OF the
members viii have a chance to use the
machines at the same time.
The bowling alleys are being re-
planed and VIII be smoother than ever
for the opening on the 29ih Three OUT
side and one inside handball courts VIII
be available for use
A feature OF the gymnasium classes
will be The gymnasium dances that VIII
be taught to those who desire TO learn
them. The Highland Fling, folk dances,
the Schottlsche and many other antique
steps of beauty will he taught
The new basement Office will open
i'm a short time. William Gynne viii he
in charge, and he viii be assisted by
Charles Morford and John Nittaurer.
This office viii take a great burden on
the upstairs. handling towels and soap
Each member Will be required 10 sur
render his membership ticket on pass
ing the new Office in the basement, and
he will receive IL back on his return.
The new Office viii also sell athletic ,
supplies Of an kinds and candy
Physical examination VIII be neces- ,
sary 10 an those who desire 10 enter ,
gym" classes. To attend 20 this. Mr. :
Dean will have a capable corps Of ply +
slcians. in addition 20 himself 10 con-
duct these examinations There will q
be no charge for examination. Mr.
Dean states that special efforts will be
made in the direction Of corrective ex-
erclses. and that his classes will be &
conducted to help, in the best manner. d
the health OF the members. rather than c
to try for an exaggerated muscular de- v
il
For sanitary and hygienic reasons all
members will be required to purchase 5
athletic suits, including sleeveless p
shirts. running pantsc, and white rub u
ber-soled shoes. a
The work in the business and profess c
sional mems classes viii not be as a
heavy nor quite so strenuous as those c
OF The young men and boys classes, n
but viii be so calculated as TO promote g
digestion and develop the abdominal
muscle areas. y
A feature OF the gym" work will be
the reereational and league games.
which viii be enjoyed by all classes.
Mr.. Sparks and Miss Walllck viii as
sumo their new duties on Monday. T.