The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-12-11

Y. NJ c. A. BELTS
ENTIRE GLOBE
INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY DE-
LIvERED ABLE ADDRESS AT
OPENING LAST NIGHT.

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was rather of. the Webfoot variety
hundreds of Walla Wallans visited the
lnew Y. NJ. c. A. rooms ard enjoyed
one of the best Programs of the week
after inspecting the various depart
ments of the institution. Yesterday af-
ternoOn the building was also opened
for inspection and many took occasion
of the opportunity to acauaint them
lselves with the officers of the associa-
ton and the home for Walla Walla
lyoung men,
| In the evening the Y. NJ. c. A. Or
chestra,s under the direction of F. l..
Brunton. rendered several selections in
the lobby while the visitors We're be-
ing conducted through 4 the 4 building.
Their numbers on the regular pro-
gram of the evening We're received
with hearty applause and the orches-
ttra established itself as ena Of the
most popular musical organizations in
the Garden City,. ~
The exercises In the auditorium were
under the direction. of Hon. Gilbert
Hurt who called on the Rev. James
lClement Reid, to of or a prayer. Secre-
ttary Robert Carey was introduced and
ispoke on Building Activities" Mr. Ca
rey explained the objects of the asso-
}ciation and called attention to the
work being done. and to be done, i'm the
different departments. referring the
audience. to the pamphlet given all Wis
litors as they enter the building. This
pamphlet contains information con-
corning the building, the association.
land the work being conducted. EXPIRES
sion Of appreciation for what Mr.. Ca
rey has accomplished in his labors in
Walla Walla was given. by association
members and others ii. the large audi
ence, by hearty applause at both his IT,
PRODUCTION and the conclusion of his re-
marks.
- - v. M. c. A. Spirit.
| Hon. Gilbert Hunt spoke briefly of
/ what the association. would accomplish
for the young men of Waila Walla and
vicinity and of the advanced citizen
ship bound to necessarily follow from
such influences. teachings and sur
roundings. The speaker of the evening,
Mr.. j. r. Thompson, was then intro
duced and was listened to from his
remarks until the close with marked
| interest He spoke with that confidence
| and spirit of conviction Characteristic
| of Y. M. c. A. workers which univer-
sally creates an impression of the ben
leficial results being accomplished by
| this great organization.
IF the Y. M. G. A. workers of the
world would line up and grasp hands
they would belt this old globe" said the
speaker. THE color would change as
you passed along the line ard there
would be an array of different cos
tunes. but you would find the same.
IChristian spirit encircling the sphere.
1T is fact. with which few are ia
miliar. that four out of every five
|of the young men making their own
living in this world, particularly in
this western country. are away from
home. struggling in the fight for places
in the business activities. Wnen you
be able to realize to a certain extent
1.-THE beneficial results flowing from this
grand organization of Christian young
men furnishing comfortable homes
with ample. means for healthy and ele-
waiting amusement, to say nothing Of
the educational classes lifting thou-
sands of young men from poverty to
positions where they are able to in
crease their usefulness in the world
from d business standpoint as well as
from the standpoint of the betterment
Of mankind spiritually, mentally and
physically
All Invited This Evening.
The Statesman regrets that it is un-
able, from lack of space. to give Mr..
Thompsons address in full Mr..
Thompson is not an orator but talker
and his audience listened to man
who speaks as one with authority and
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assn in his work. His talk was enjoy
able and it was evident from the ex-
pressiOns of many that Ile made an i'm
preston, the results of which will be
felt in the work here.
This afternoon, farmers and their
wives. together with many others,
have been inspecting the building. This
evening. the closing one of the recep-
itions will be devoted to inspection of
the building. program iI. the auditOri-
UNI. sports in the gymnasium and the
swimming pool, and a general recep-
ton. Every citizen is invited. The
building is open this evening/to every
one and a cordial welcome will be ex
tended.