The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1911-06-15
NEWY.M. CA. BUILD
|NG OPENED
Building at Waterville a
Great Benefit
II Is a Home for All Men and Has
Had the Support In Building of the
Best Business Men of the State.

The handsome new Railroad Young
Mems Christian association building,
situated on the railroad square near
the Maine Central station, was form
ally dedicated Monday evening with
appropriate exercises. Long before
the hour of the exercises the spacious
and we'll lighted building was filled
with guests, who were eager to be
conducted through the elegant halls
and rooms. Special attendants were
present and all were shown about.
Everyone was highly pleased with the
work that was going on and congrat-
ulations came thicker than the rain
drops.
The people were especially fortu-
nate in having with them Governor
Frederick w. Plaisted, Attorney Gen
eral w. r. Pattangall, Secretary of
State Hon. Cyrus w. Davis, Sheriff
Charles NJ Richardson, many promi-
nent Y. M. C. A. workers and many
railroad officials.
After the selection by the orches-
ira prayer was offered by Rev. Edwin
Carey Whittemore of the First Bap-
tist church.
Mr.. Purinton, before introducing
the speakers dwelt for a few min
utes on the history of the building
and how the first steps were taken.
Meetings were first held in cars and
in the railroad shops. He mentioned
the campaign in which money was Sc
cured to construct the building. "Sev-
eral more thousand dollars are need
ed said Mr. Purinton, land there Is
still a chance for any to take hold
and assist"
Mr.. Purinton spoke of the generos-
ity of the Maine Central Railroad
Co.. which gave the land and $4,000
and have agreed to furnish the funds
for the current expenses. This will
mark an epoch in the history of the
city said Mr.. Purinton.
This epoch is being followed in
other places" said Mr. Purinton, men
toning other places. I'VE exceeded
nerhaps our intentions in building,
but we now find ourselves crowded
for space This Is to be a home for
railroad men and we hope there will
be some one who will give something
toward the expenses"
He then introduced Mayor w. R.
Pattangall, who apologized to Secre-
tary J. B. Northcott for being un-
able to face both ways on account of
his shortness in politics.
He extended ON behalf of the citi-
zens welcome to the citizens who
came to speak
u he'd hoped to welcome our Gov
enor to a dry city but the weather
man could not assist. | probably will
see in some paper in the morning
another hole in the covered bridge
We have succeeded in drying up some
places. but had no control on the
weather man.
THE work of the Y. NJ. C. A. in
Waterville and all over the State
should have all the support that is
necessary. Recreation is necessary
for FL working men. In most COM
munites men have little recreation
" Hb move W ldDOl. lCy lhtbl NpIli-
Eine that they may be supplied with
the pleasures of life"
Il have great faith in the work of
this organization, where men can en-
JOY themselves in the proper way. 1t
is the sort of thing that appeals 10 me.
1t is a sort of healthy religion and 1t
means something to them. 1t should
be encouraged Again bidding those
who are not citizens cordial well
come, I thank YOU
This is the prophecy: There is not
a man or woman who has put one
cent into this problem who will ever
regret it,
Another selection was furnished by
the orchestra.
John NJ Moore of New York, seere-
tary of international committee, stat
ed that the word international would
appear to cover considerable ground
and in that regard told an amusing
story, also several stories at the ex-
yysnse of Secretary Jordan of Ban
gor.
He said: Il join In congratulating
The city upon having such fine home
In its midst-a home whose key will
be lost and the doors will be always
open The railroad work is opening
all over the country. We have been
opening them at the rate of one
month all over the country. This
movement is yet in its swaddling
clothes.
The Y. NJ. c. A. has two-fold
mission You will find these associa-
tons in all places You will find in
over 600 colleges representatives Go
beyond that you will find them among
me colored men in the South; go
West and YOU will find them for the
indians. In all distant lands organ
Rations have BEEN formed for the
common end. and that end for the
welfare of man. There Is need for
natural ministry of men as well as
Spiritual"
On behalf of the International
committee of North America, on be-
nan of the railroad departments all
VFef the country, l congratulate you.
! congratulate you on having as your
secretary man upon whom you may
count"
Fred E. Sanborn, superintendent OF
tne Portland division, M. c. R. r.
mentioned the success of the prelim-
mary movements for the railroad
building He said he started work
vi the Maine Central 80 years age
anu mentioned instances showing the
,a ast dinerence in the conditions then