New-York tribune., 1899-02-28
FOR JACKIE ASHORE.
CLUBHOUSE AND DINING-PLACE
OPENED ~ sANDS-sT
MISS HELEN VI GOULD INsrEcTs THE NEW RE-
sonT-CoyMoDoRE PHILIP AND OTHER Of
FIcERs INTERESTED IL ITS SUCCESS

MISS HELEN VI GOULD TNSPECTS THE NEW RE-
soHT-CoMMoDoRE PHILIP AND OTHER Of
FrcERs INTERESTED N ITS SUCCESS.
Miss Helen ". Gould. the Soldiers and sailors
friend" was the frst TO drink out OF the thick
heavy cups and cat from the substantial crockery
which form part OF the pantry fittings OF the
Naval Branch OF the Young Mems Christian Asso-
caton. which opened AT No. l5l Sands-s'
yesterday afternoon. she came over from Mannai-
tan IN an automobile cab. which attracted tne
attention OF the street boys. who cheered her as
shc entered tho house and as she went away. She
was accompanied by Mrs. Charles Thaddeus Terry
and Miss Evelyn Hope Northrup
The institution. which was opened by the recep-
ton II is hoped will b. OF much hereat 10 sail
ors ashore
Commodore and Mrs Philip Captain and Mrs.
Merrill Miller and Chaplain Wesley o. Howay
al of the Navy Yard. were on the Reception Com
rnlttee and showed the guests through the COM
fortably arranged house. Among those present
were Captain George ". Sumner. +. +. See. gen
oral secretary Of the Brooklyn Young Mems ChTi--
tian Association: Aphonso Smith. OF the prospect
Park Branch. Dr. Hill. secretary Of the National
Temperance Society; r. c. Morse. secretary OF the
International Committee Of tae Young Mems Chris
tlan Association. and Mrs Morse.
There was no formal speaking. but all expressed
themselves as much pleased with what had been
done for the sailor boys
In the evening the sailors were received AOl the
first time and were made 10 feel ar home. From
now on they Will have fun swing. Any member OF
or,. nav m the world while he Is staying n tA.5
rort viii be privileged 10 make this Ms home. No
petfv restrictions Will be placed aDou, AlHl and as
i5ue as he Is orderly he WI! be allowed 20 DO pretty
much he chooses. .
Tho Two upper floors have FIVE bedrooms. with
ate comfortable beds IN each room. These vii pe
rented for 10 cents n.ght. The second foor is
the main floor and includes a r-ception-room and
gamer0om besides the office Of the secretary in
cnarge There are carpets on the floors. and the
furni shlngs are as good IN macy clunhou-es. ON
The nantel Is French clock and several pieces ot
bric-a-orac. There Is piano. and "a number or
large pictures Of tho various ships alorn tne walls
4 large picture OF Commodore Philip. VINO as
member OF the international tcmmit-r" or tne
Young Mems Christian Association hes materially
assisted iu establishing the home is hung over tAe
Waute piece.
Tie gameroom Is amply stocked with many forms
II amusement Downstairs there IS ii pleasant
Giuing-room. where good food VIII Doe served ~ nc
prices asked by cheap restaurants. Members o.
tho association will receive - per cent discount.
Chaplain T. + Steele L. 5 y. has been ass
signed by the Navy Department % supervise tne
work ~ The association. u is hoHel o. go. large
membership among the men Of The Navy. ana q
fine building. 10 be devoted especially 10 tne uses
- The socia ion is OF the possibilities being
looked forward 20.