A movement for the uplifting of young men and boys has been inaugurated by the West Side Branch of the New York City Y. M. C. A. Each member is given a young man or boy to help, one to whom he will act the part, as far as possible, of “big brother,” visit him in his home, help him to better conditions, associations, and ideals, by being a real friend. Each week they plan to spend some time together, and often a real warm friendship results. In the three years this plan has been tried, the Y. M. C. A. men have been able to help scores of unfortunate boys, many of whom have developed into useful citizens. It is the personal touch that accounts for the success of the plan, and its very simplicity and practicability recommend it to Christian men.