Arizona republican., 1912-12-10
For Financial Campaign to Begin Today to Raise Ten Thousand Dollars Debt on Work of Big Fri angle Building.
MORE THAN ONE
 HUNDRED PRESENT
At Feast Where Every Phase of Work of "Y'' Is Discussed. Make 1t Mean More for Phoenix" Is Slogan.

More than one hundred enthusiastic business and professional men of Phoenix who have been prominent in development work in this con- munity for both long and short terms gathered last evening in the spacious reception room of the Y. NJ C. A. listened to eloquent and rous- ing speeches from men in all the walks of life in the city and resolved to start out this morning with a de- termination to get subscriptions enough during the coming week. when the financial campaign is on. to liq- uidatc the debt of the institution and forever put il upon a substantial basis. so that it will be able to do more and better work in the future than it has been able u do in the past.
 Accompanying the speeches many of which Were brilliant examples of the platform elOquence that is in Phoenix was one of the finest turkey rcpasts that has been set before a public gathering for many a day. This was prepared by the ladies of the Southern Methodist church to whom q vote of thanks was given by the assembly. As toastmaster. Fowler said They. the Southern Methodist ladies had d reputation to preserve and they have done it with a vengance" During the week the ladies will serve luncheon to the worker bands engaged in making up the subscription.
 The meeting opened before the repast. in an eloquent invocation by Right Reverend Julius Atwood. Episcopal bishop of Arizona, the en- tire assembly repeating the Lords prayer" at the close of the invo- cation. After ample justice had been done to the we'll cooked turkey and fixings, Postmaster Fowler opened the fOrensics.
 Mir Fowler said in part: If the 'Y'' in Phoenix stands for anything it stands for the best that is in Phoenix and the highest possible development along lines or high grade manhood. of morality. keen sense of integrity, honor, and of d physical capability that can measure up to the demands of the time. The "Y' how ever, does not cOnfine itself to high grade men in the world of commerce or the ordinary affairs of life It does not cOnfine itself to that alone. It desires to present a home for the young men who are away from home. Our "Y'' must reach the young men of the city who are anxious to not only increase their efficiency and who desire a place to spend their off hours but those who want a home like place. How shall we reach the young man that needs the institut- ion How shall it be brought to him
 The question was answered by the other speakers.
 Judge R. E. Sloan of the federal court was introduced by MT. Fowler as "a man whose heart is in the work" His topic was Building a City"
 The conscious effort of no one man ever built or determined a city, said the judge" The accident of To- cation and climate as we'll as the vagaries of trade all go to determine a prosperous and active city. Yet all these do not make a city. The spirit of q place, that intangible character or atmosphere that seems to engulf in impresses us with it, has a great deal to do with these centers. We are pleased to call cities. For instance Boston. was founded by a set of austere Englishmen who have left their impress there even though the Celt has supplanted the Anglo Sax on. The intellectual hub of Ameri ca is Boston from the spirit of the founders
 Phoenix is yet in it's infancy, how shall it grow, and in what character istic shall its citizens excen? If the question were put to me from a pure ly secular view I should say. let Phoenix partake in her spirit of hel beautiful skies and wonderful eli mate. This world is a place to live in and not a place to prepare to die in. A place to enjoy and not to en- dure. Wherever life is felt best worth living there has civilization most justified herself.
 Life is fullest and most satisfac tory where there is habit of extract ing the greatest happiness If goot government will bring this let's hav it. If schools will aid, let's en dow our schools so they may giv us the best that's in them. If ou churches let us support our churches Baseball parks. better theaters.
 As the years pass we are comin more and more to regard Phoenix a
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