Telegram-herald., 1891-01-02
Y. M.C.A. RECEPTION
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the ettcud&n<S 49, nv ~ very i4Yxc,
bat the satisfaction and CON plaeent ~.
snTanee Of the young men rivaisd ths
magnitude of . colossal
They we're secretly scksed beyond
expression. and 20 instead of saying
lots at complimentary things they
modsstly escorted their visitors through
the suite OF rooms and permitted the
guests 20 form their ewn opinions.
And without an exception that opinion
was that she rooms were admirably
located. conveniently arranged and
markedly cheerful. The Young Mems
ChrislIan Association housswarming
Was an informal affair. yet II attested
clearly the depth OF earnestness M
Vowed N The ultimate purpose 10 erect
a lifting testimony IA the form of a
distinct structure that shall stand as a
landmark 20 christian endeayor;
Fash. Hope and charity.
The new temporary quarters are
located &C 20 North Dgvision-st.. and
they were yesterday thrown open for
inspection. The rooms are brightly
situated and arc attractive for any pur-
pose. The second tioor suite IS divided
INTO n connecting series OF rooms, the
two front ones being devoted 10 the
Harl0r and reception rooms, while the
rear ones viii be- used for library and
reading room, 4 narrow corrider be-
tween serving for tke office of the
general secretary. The parlor Is neatly
furnished with divans, upholstered
chairs. piauo and pictures. The read
ing room w2Ii always be supplied with
the fEfEGeAN+liERALD and other city
papers and dcurrent periodicals.. to when
access vii. be free. On the third floor
the gymnasium and baths are located.
These two rooms are filled with all
modern appliances for the develop
ment OF muscle and the observance of
the second great virtue. cleanliness"
As a whole the arrangement OF the
temporary headquarters of the associa-
sssn could scarcely be improved with
oat the expenditure of vastly more
than was employed.
During the day the rooms we're visited
by large number Of ladies and gentle
mfn, all 0f whom expressed great salts
faction with the arrangements.
The new rooms will be occupied for a
perlod OF two years, or until the new
building to be erected on the site of the
old quarters at the corner of Iona and
Pearl.sst-, opposite the post-office, IS
completed. Ii is the intention of the
building to erect structure that will
re credit to the Valley City, and
compare favorably with the numerous
otller public structures of the city.
The necessary funds have not as vet
been fully subscribed. but the indomit-
able pluck and enterprise of the young
men IN whose hands the building pro-
lect has been placed. warrants the as
sertion that before the last finishing
touches are gwen the Ifew building, IL
viii be free from debt. The presen.
Officers OF the ASSOCIATION are as follows:
Clay III. HOLSTER, president.
g.. y. Wagner, first vice-president.
A. T.. Ierex, second vIce-presldent.
John h. Martin. recording secretary.
VIM. e. Sheppard, corresponding Sec
retary.
A G.. Hodenpyl, treasurer.
q. ;. Ward. general secretary.
Trustees-F. r. g'uttie. J. 4. Ware,
:. III. Cobb, A. Il. Merriam, NJ. 5.
Crosby. l.. +. Wilmsrtn; Henry Idema.
T. G.. Studlsy. F.. F. Sweet, VI. r. Tom
lnsOn, j. l.. Mckee.
During the day = bevy of young
ladies' served an elegant lunch to all
callers. in which task they were assisted
by those OF maturer years, and the
youn men themselves. Each caller
wss gwen cordial reception. and asked
"a snare IN the generous hospitalities
extended. In the evening the parlors
We're fnronged until l0 o. clock. and the
pleasant hours were passed n listening
10 a pleasing musical program