The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-08-20
PLANS FOR Y. M. G. A.
Outlined by Mr.. McSwain.-Efort:
Should Meet Encouragement of
All.

ry, held in the Presbyterian church,
on Sunday evening, July 18th, the
matter Of organizing a Young Men 5
Christian Association for NewberTy
county was discussed. This lead to
another meeting of men in the.cham-
ber Of commerce on the following
Tuesday evening.
At this meeting was Mr.. Hunting
ton, secretary Interstate Committee of
Y. NJ. C. A. He talked very forcibly
Of the great work that is being accom-
plished in the communities where they
have equipped associations in the way
of providing homes for young men
where they may have every influence
that will encourage proper living and
high ideals. He said that the move
ment had the endorseemnt Of churches
and pastors and business men every
where. He gave it as his opinion that
there was a possibility Of securing
a we'll equipped association for New
berry and that the committee did not
encourage the organization Of associa-
tions where they could not own their
own building.
A tentative organization was then
proposed with a view to furtherlng
the plan which resulted in the elec-
ton of chairman and secretary and
appointment of an executive commit
tee somposed Of Mr.. A. c. Jones, Hon.
Geo. S. Mower and Dr. 0. B Mayer.
This committee has framed the fol-
lowing proposal which if accomplished
will result in a permanent organlza-
ton:
To canvass the county with view
to ascertaining the names OF those
who are interested and will join in the
movement and to look out for a
building and equipment.
1t has been suggested that the old
Court House with certain alterations
and improvements would be an excel
lent place for the home Of the asso-
citation. The changes suggested are
that the present basement be fitted up
with baths. that the clerks old office
be used as reception room and gen.
eral office, the probate's office to be
used as library, sheriff's office tor a
hdi1s' parlor, with suitable toilet
ARRANGEMENTS and school supenn-
tendent's office to be used as reading
room. The old court room to be partl-
toned for gymnasium and auditorium
together with three private class
rooms. A third story may be added
to be used as sleeping apartments by
men. To make such alteration and I'M
provements and to properly equip the
building will require between $lo,OOO
and $4,000. Now if this amount is
raised and the building be secured for
this purpose Newberry county will
have an institution that will add as
much to the welfare Of the men and
boys of the county as anything that
has been or may be done IN that d.
rection.
If this plan can be carried to COM
pletion we will have building that
will be an ornament to the county,
tie members and their friends may
have the privilege of the resting
rooms, the baths, gymnasium, reading
of the best literature and a place
where We may carry our mothers,
wives. sisters and daughters, where
they may have a private resting place
when weary from travel or shopping,
where everything is under trained
supervision. where everything done is
with view to inspiring higher ideals
and correct living.
We hope that every man IN the
county, both in the country and IN the
towns, will give their support in the
effort to provide a place for men and
boys where they may be entertained
and in such a way as will develop
the best that may be in them.
This organization will be for New
berry county and not for any partlc-
ular section and every man and boy
Of the county may become members
under limited restrictions.
We ask your cooperation. Call on
anv member Of the committee for in
formation.
Yours truly,
". A. McSwain,
Chairman.