Arizona republican., 1906-01-08

that the beginning should be on broad lines, appealing to public spirit and commanding public interest and sup port. It was thought that with this end in view there should be provided a modern and well built structure, that would meet the needs of such an or ganization in d growing city, for gen eration to come; that would cost ap- proximately $5O,C0O and certainly not less than $25,0G0. As there are so few available buildings in the city of the capacity and cOnveniences indicated by such figures, it seems conclusive in the beginning that the erection of a building would be necessary, though should suitable quarters be offered for sale the offer would receive considera tion. The committee mentioned above will be glad to discuss the matter with any property owner who has something to offer, and incidentally will busy it. self looking up and securing prices on suitable building sites.
 If d Y. NJ. C. A. home is constructed to order it is proposed to make it not merely a reading room, with a gymna- sium and hall for worship attached, but a business building, or at least such structure as would accommodate the association purposes and be well To- cated so that any apartments not re- quired by the organization might be utilized for offices, store rooms, audi tOrium or other purposes in harmony with the moral standard of the own ing and controlling society. It is be- lieved that in this way a revenue can be derived that will warrant the un- dertaking of a large enterprise. With the donations, endowments and pat ronage of well to do people who fos- ter such institutions, the activity of the organization itself and a commer cial revenue added, it is believed the financing of the project can be sue cessfully done and an architectural and business feature be added to the city of which it will always be proud.
 No plans have yet been matured for the raising of money, but, but the mat ter will be given careful thought at once and correspondence will be talk en up with the secretary Of the national '. M. c. A. with view of learning what assistance may be secured from that source, and also with wealthy philanthropists of the east who are re- puted to be always willing 10 encourage such undertakings. In the meantime the temporary organization would De pleased to have an expression from any and every business man or local person of means, who might offer either valu- able suggestions or financial aid. In an ytOwn a good Y. Nj. C. A. organiza- ton is an acknowledged benefit put in a town as large as Phoenix with her prospect for a very rapid growth in the immediate future it is believed the enterprise would be more liable to fail if planned on narrow lines, than if large things were undertaken. In dis cussing the probable available tenants for a large building it was suggested that beside the store rooms and offices which are always considered first, there are now several and will be more, com mercial and music schools in the city occupying rented quarters, any of which would be desirable tenants. Fur thermore there is at the present time no auditorium in the city except the theaters which are adapted to the needs of all conventions or other gatherings, many of which could not meet in a more appropriate place than a well and large appointed Y. M. c. A. hall.