Los Angeles herald., 1906-04-08

needed and must be obtained If the
whole mission of the Los Angeles
Young Mems Christian association is
to be fulfilled and the objects for
which it was organized are to be car
ried out to their greatest extent.
Half Million Mark
1t is for t s reason that the directors
of the association have begun an en-
erget1c campaign for the purpose of
raising funds with which to erect and
equip a new building The original in
tention was to raise $350,000 and the
directors Immediately pledged them
selves for about $150,000. When
the matter was presented to
number of the leading business men
of the city however, the latter strong
ly urged that a considerably larger
amount b. asked for, it being their
firm conviction that the needs in Los
Angeles called for a building which
should cost not less than $500,000.
The directors of the association had
felt from the first that $35O,000 would
but scantily meet the requirements of
the work, but they were exceedingly
reluctant about asking the people of
the city to subscribe for more than
that. Finding, however. that the senti-
ment of representative business men
was in favor of the larger sum, they
quickly accepted the suggestion and be-
gan a vigorous campaign for a half
million dollar building.
The encouragement and substantial
support which they are receiving leaves
no doubt in their minds that the entire
amount will be pledged by May 1, the
date set by the directors for completing
the campaign.
Seven Stories High
The plans for the new building pro-
vide for a seven-story and basement
structure. It was originally intended
to arrange for stores on the ground
floor, but this plan later was changed
and the building will be used exclusive
ly for association purposes.
The basement will contain one of the
most complete and modern bath plants
it will be possible to construct There
will be both Turkish and Russian baths,
together with a swimming pool of reg
ulation size to permit of the holding
of aquatic sports. Other departments
of the basement will consist of a bar
ber shop, bicycle storage, laundry,
sterilizing rom, manual training quar-
ters and two thousand or more lockers.
The machinery for heating and light
ing also will be located here.
The interior front of the first story
will be in mission effect, with mez-
zonine floor. On the main floor will
be the lobby, parlors. reception rooms,
offices and a gymnasium S0x100 feet
in size. On the mezzonine floor will
be located the offices of the general
secretary and the board of directors,
employment offices, members reading
rooms and library.
For Boys Work
The second story will be given up en-
tirely to boys work, with the exception
of space reserved for an auditorium
seating Sc eral hundred persons.
The third floor will be devoted en-
tirely to educational work, with offices
for the educational directors, library,
etc.
The fourth and fifth floors will be
fitted up for dormitories, of which there
will be at least $50.
The sixth floor will be devoted to the
Y. NJ. C. A. Business Mems club. One
of the most modern club rooms in the
country will be fitted up on this floor
for the use of this club of Christian
gentlemen.
On the seventh floor will be the cafe,
roof gardens, outdoor handball court,
etc.