Arizona republican., 1909-11-26
In Laying Corner Stone of
 the '. N. [. 1. BuiIdinQ AN INTERESTING CEREMONY
Addresses By Leading Citi- zens and Y. M c. A. Workers, Both Clerical and Secular-Story of the Growth of Association.


 corner stone of the new Y M. c. A. building. now well under constuc- ton, was laid yesterday afternoon. IL formally marks the beginning of that portion of the city's architecture made possible by public contribu- tions Of the people, that shall per, petuate through the generations to come. local institutions of funda- mental virtue on which rest even government itself: institutions wider than creed, broader than mere mental development, the security of civiliza- tion. The only building previously erected here that might by any license be listed in the same cate gOry. is the public library. which is d monument to the generosity of a single philanthropist and only in small degree the product of the CO., operation of the people in their own altruistic interest.
 The exercises began about ten minutes after the advertised time which was 3 o'clock. and were car ried out in accordance with the pro gram. except that J. W. Doris. for mer president of the association. declined to speak on the ground that he was not accustomed 10 public speechmaking, though he was present 10 emphasize his interest in the Oc- casion. and complimentary remarks in respect of his labors for the Y. NJ C. A were made by the chairman at the appropriate time.
 B. A Fowler. the president of the Y. M. c. A. occupied the chair and introduced each speaker with fitting mention of his position or connection with the movement. so that even a stranger could appreciate the repre- sentative character of the program IL night have been heightened indefi- nitely were it not that time is fleet ing. for in addition to those who par ticipated there were many present who could have graced the day and whose money and personal efforts find their fructification in the growing structure. It was esti- mated that the audience assembled on the temporary boards of the sec ond floor, in the southwest corner of the building. numbered l50. As 1t was the dinner hour for many, and Thanksgiving dinner at that. there was constant going and coming. so that 200 at least were in attendance during a part of the exercises.
 After the invocation by Rev. Rob ert $. Fisher. pastor of the First NJ. F. church. a selection was sung by Dr. Francis H. Redewill. Rev. G. w Forman. John Armstrong and w. C. Tolleson. Rev. J. W. Atwood. rector of Trinity Episcopal church, read from the scriptures. and Rev. F. B Sinex, pastor of the Central NJ. F.. Church South. offered prayer. The first speaker introduced was D. w. Pollard. state secretary. who during the last year or so has materially aided the local officers of the asso- citation in the prosecution of their work His subject was Y. NJ. C. A. state industrial work. As the ad dresses were all short. MT. Pollard in particular could not enter greatly in- 10 the details of subject so com prehensive, but in general way re- ferred to the work of the association in the various lines of industry throughout the territory. not only present but prospective. calling at tentiOn to the vast opportunities pre- sented in the different towns where conditions are so widely different, particularly in this prospective state. notable for its diversified resources.
 Governor R. F. sloan in response to the Relation of Y. NJ. C. A. work to the Territory. said that the growth of industrial effort had brought about the necessity of such an organization as the Y. M. C. A, to perform work that cannot be done by either the church or the state. He regarded il as a natural evolution from con stsntly changing conditions. The as- sociation recognizes the major part of its membership as healthy young men and boys in need Of exercise and sports as Xell as moral training anu tries 10 provide for these needs. ]; is essentially an organization for the the town or city per forming for the youth of the cities those functions that are otherwise provided for in rural districts. -inG while n does work the governor believes the state cannot do 1t is valuable to the state in many ways It is worth it's cost as an adver- tisement alone and in greater degree as it decreases crime, strengthens bodies and betters citizenship. More over it has provided an avenue to success for many public men whose first experience has been within It's halls The laying of this corner | stone he regarded as an important ]!