New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1869-12-01
LOCAL MISCELLANY.
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
THE NEW BUILDING-A PRIVATE VlEW-lNlE-
RIOR ARRANGEMENTS, ETC.

THE NEW BUILDNG-A PRIVATE YlEW-lNIE-
RIOR ARRANGEMENTS, ETC.
The new building of the Y. NJ &. A., Stu
ated on the Of Twenty third-st and fourtaFe"
opened, for the first time, on Monday evening" " .
donors Of the fund.- and few invited friends, VINO
ed through the brilliantly lighted rooms and viewed WIN
admiration the many facilities for study recreation anu
positive enjoyment which were here displayed. IRIS
building occupies lot SO feet inches ON tourta'e'
by l75 feet on East Twenty The main entrance
is In the center OF Twentythird-st Passing up tue
broad stairway, and turning to the ieI.,
apartment tasteuly carpeted and FURNISHED ana pear
ing upon its walls side by side two paintings by Coe Oh
the series The Cross and the World" Opening from
this is the Readingroom when contains tl9 pI h
reading matter-newspapers and magazlnesowhlcn INC
brains of America and Europe supply. On the same
floor three parOrs each furnished hahuh9ey ~ We
used for informal meetings. and committee
work and TO be made attractive as places for evening
resort In OF these hangs the companion picture ="
The head of The main stone stairs TO the right is the
great hail. which is capable OF seating l6oO persons ana
so that each has direct view OF the plat
form II is thoroughly ventilated by ues running under
the floor, connecting with large venathk SHIFTS
by steam coils On the right OF the platform are teo
committee and dressing rooms, with stairway leading
TO the private box above On the lett OF the platform
stands grand organ built by Messrs Odell CO. Oh TINS
city which deserves especial mention for its capabilities
improvements and sound volume and on the center OF
former was presented the Association by the Musical
Committee from the proceeds OF concerts gwen under
practical aud scientific subeetsand for popular concerts
well for the public religious meetings OF the Assoo
alton When not used by the Society, IL VIII be rented
for various purposes thus supplying great need IN tas
section of the city, aud helping TO deay the expenses OF
the Association From the Reception Room snort
stairway leads down to the Gymnasiun-9 large room,
fitted with all the necessary apparatus under the charge
OF Prof VIM Wood-where regular classes Will be
instructed. The Library is on the second moor.
IL extends through two stories, with galleries running
around the sides, and contains at present 5000 volumes
although it is capable OF holding 10000 Adjoining the
Library Is n small lectureroOm seating 200 persons,
which Is 10 be used religious meetings, meetings OF
the Literary Society, musical classes. &c On the same
floor are four rooms the evening classes, VIZ writing,
bookkeeping German, Spanish music, drawing, and the
natural sciences The remainder Of the upper floor Is
rented for artists studios the stores on the street oor
are rented for business purposes The income from these
is appropriated the sinking fund and expenses OF the
Association. The entire building 10 heated by steam,
and provided with bathrooms and the ne
cessary appuItenances The total cost OF the
building and land Is $4,000, OF which $4,000
is provided for by donations and subscriptions. and the
funded debt thus leaving $4,000 TO be collected During
the evening speeches were made In the largo hall by
VIM. +. Dodge jr President OF the Association the Rev
DIR Tying. ST., DIR. j. c. Smith, and Mr. NJ. X. Jesup,
urging the advantages OF having this $4,000 made up
before Thursday when the building Is TO be formally
dedicated subscriptions were then handed IN to the
amount S3 OOO after which Mr. Bergo gave on exhibit
ton OF his skill tue organ, and the company dispersed