The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-12-09

The magnificent building of the
Pensacola Young Mems Christian AS
.soeiaton was formally dedicated last
night, hundreds of friends of the in-
stitution being present i'm the bril-
liantly lighted rooms to participate fin
the ceremonies. The ladies attended
the opening in large numbers and a
bevy of pretty misses, beautifully
gowned, received the guests as they
entered the building Hon. Walker
Ingraham acted as master of cere-
monies in his usual graceful manner
The spacious building was thrown
open to the public at $50 and within a
short time thereafter was filled with
interested visitors, who under the
guidance of several young men who
acted as ushers, were shown through
the different departments and the
workings of the Institution explained
to them The gymnasium, I'm particu-
lar came in for large share of az
tentiOn, and the floor was soon filed
with boys and youths who indus
triOusly tested every piece of ap-
pratus contained therein.
Shortly after eight o'clock the
crowd assembled in the parlOH and
Office of the building which had been
thrown together for the occasion, and
there the following program was rem,
dered.
Program.
Orchestra-Mrs. III. j. Simpson
Miss Simpson, Mr.. ]. j. Diaz, Mr.. A.
Diaz
WelcOme-Walker Ingraham.
On Behalf of the Churches-Rev. p.
H. Whaley
SOlO-Mr. Beverage Monroe.
On Behalf Of the Young Men-1Ir
W A. Bl0unt, Jr
SOlO-Miss Haight
The Association Spirit-llr. Walter
B. Abbott General Secretary New
Orleans Y. NJ. G. A.
SOlO-Mr Halc0tt Anderson.
Dedicatory Prayer-Rev Julian IL.
Sibley.
Opening Of Pensacola y. NJ. c. A.
Mr.. .. Fl. Sheriff., General Secretary.
Orchestra
Mr.. Ingraham's address was brief.
but eloquent, and I'm the course of his
remarks he spoke Of the great work
the Young Mems Christian Ass0cla.
ton was dOing for the young men
Throughout the country. He referred
% the generosity of the citizens OF
Pensacola which had made the effort
tC organize here such a great success
and welcomed the institution 90 the
city and the young men of the city to
the institution in o most heartfelt
manner.
Rev. P Il. Wnaley.
Mr.. Whaley's address was heartfelt
ana eloquent He spoke at consider
able length of the need of such an iu-
stitutiOn ia this city and Of the work
carried on under the auspices of the
Association throughout the world ra-
ferring feelingly 10 the founder OF
the Association, who but recently pass
ed away On England Physical develop
ment and moral surroundings were es-
sential to Christianity and ir was this
that the Association supplied He
explained the nOn-sectarian character
of the work and made an eloquent
plea TO men, old ana young, t0 Join
the association and assist in the good
work so auspiciOusly inaugurated lu
conclusion Mr.. Whaley. on behalf Of
the clergy of Pensacola. welcomed the
Institution % the ci5y and assured IFS
officers Of the hearty cooperation Of
ali the churches In the city.
W. A. Blount, Dr..
Mr.. BlOuuts address. on behalf OF
the young men was earnest and el0-
quent. briefly outlined the plans of the
Institution and recited the many bene-
fits young men would derive from
membership FIN the Association. The
city and country lOOkeu 20 the young
men for It's future citizenship and
was essential that they be surrounded
By Christian influences IL future
progress and prosperity were TO he
assured. Mr. Blount urged that every
young man become "a member. rgt
only to the end Of securing the imme-
date benefits 10 be derived from the
privileges Of a member. but that a1
might be elevated by the moral sur
rOundings which the Association
furnished. The influence of the asse-
citation said Mr. Bl0unt fin conclusion.
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