The daily sentinel., 1907-02-04
FOR A GREATER GRAND JUNCTION


and that community which endeavors evad them
responsibility imposed upon hope of becoming that for
which its people striving
H 1t sufficient that city shall enoy unexamped
prosperity trade has beautiful prentou homes and pub
lie buildings libraries school spenddy equipped for the
education of the youth of that city, yet abunany
supplied with places of worship conditions must obtain to
make its hold good if would reach the goal in i'm
portance for which it is striving
To complete the ensemble must stand ready to supply ali
things which will make it truly and really great.
Among the conditions modern life in CITY that makes for
its upbudng well organized Young Christian Association
stands the chees perhaps true that many well bal
anced business who have grown up communities which did
have them and have life will advance the
argument that if possible get along without the
benefits and assistance of Young Mems Christian Association the
present generation do the same.
That chief argument worthy of debate today the light
what has been accomplished youth of America through
such institutions In fact the necessity worth of such nst
tons admit of debate today pubcss anymore than
should be this day preach necessity of advert
ing schooled in modern business life
will be admitted that there cash for an invest
ment in the upbuidng of association, but
vnced for years from observing the average
and city large that nothing pays quite good
tere the moral uplift and the shaping the
citys youth, than well organized conducted Young Mems
Christian Association
There business here in this city who believe that
upbudng of such institution the sole the
They affect believe that they have nothing with
such institution and that presumption for Christian
disturb relations to ask assistance in pro-
vdng for the erection and support institution
If such be their thoughts they simply themselves un
uored in the day world of thought activity
much the duty of the without pale the church. who be
eves protection for his child workers
the Christian life assist in this work
Every city which has such itself richer
yet safety provided to protect the city
youth.
1t probable that the great railway systems
try who dependent upon the character
po for the safeguarding of their property the safety
patrons would feel only duty privilege
organization and the of buildings their men,
plan considered foolish Improbable
tanizing influences obtained.
Grand Junction make supreme effort the few
weeks organize association and provide through
which home be much effort will not
be the work of men, success
all must help
will not be well for that much
subscribing for such building have other cities
of less prentons than Grand Junction Boulder Greey Fort
Collins have mangncen buildings dedicated this erected
through the bcay of their citizens certainly Junction
afford to do less
Aside from the great outstanding influences
and atmosphere provided another an institution in
community, furnishing place for healthu
exercise, moral suggestion and educational upf
clean and wholesome sports youth may be nuged to the
limit without the demorazng influences of questionable
hgs Nor young as being deprived of his
personal freedom becoming member The sole
he he