The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-16
Y. N. c. A., THROWN
OPEN TO PUBLIC
Delightful Reception Marks
Beginning Of Years Vari-
Gus Activities.

4Hc Il M. ~. a. OWll0ln8 was thrown
open to the public last evening. and
this reception. the official opening
feature of the year. was largely at
tended.
The receiving line consisted of the
directors n their wives. who later
graciously showed tho visitors through
the newly appointed institution.
A complete transformation has TAX
walls have been newly decorated. and
locker rooms rearranged FOR the boys,
young men In business men. Per.
haps the most interesting feature Is
the gymnasium which has almost en-
tirely equipment throughout and
may now be said to rank among the
best gymnasiums In the country.
The new social rooms are artistical-
ly furnished and were enthusiastically
admired by the guests.
The Bates orchestra furnished de.
lightful music during the evening.
The Program.
The gymnasium program was OPEN
ed at $3.50 with a brief address by
W. H. Brown. president Of the Y. M.
G; a; who introduced the new genera!
Physical Director o. c. Thompson,
both Of whom made short addresses.
The principal address Of the even
Ing was made by President McVey of
the university. who laid much stress
on the right use of time. the Develop
ing Of friendship. the dignity OF work
the building Of character.
The refreshments. consisting Of
frappe and waters. were served in the
boys room. at the conclusion Of the
program. by Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford.
assisted by Mrs. ]. H. Hatcher and
Miss Ida Plummer.
A volley ball contest between teams
representing the Methodist and Pres
byterian churches and the matched
bowling game between the Congrega-
%tionalists and the Baptists were both
very popular.
Tho "det One club has been organ
ized by the membership committee for
bers. Every member Of the associa-
ton is eligible to the "Get One" club.
Il he enrolls to secure one new MEM
Der before November 80.
The Get One" club will have G..
T. Hill Of South America as q guest
about his experience in Y. NJ. c. A.
work in South America.
Students Tonight.
The second evening Of receptions in
the newly furnished 7. M. C. A. will
take place tonight from 8 to 10
o'clock to all students Of the city,
both men and women. The bowling
ton will be informal and all visitors
can participate in the various forms
Of entertainment. A basketball game
and bowling contest will be held. The
games in the boys department, shuttle
board, cue-roque and table billiards
dial invitation is extended to all stu
dents by the directors and manage
ment. ,
Thursday Night.
The physical program at the Y.
NJ. G. A. for Thursday night will see
several Of the old time stars in ac-
ton. Since the gymnasium has been
ments nearly all Of the old men have
decided to get into the activities Of
the work again. -.
A basketball game will see several
of the men who nave performed in
that capacity in competition with 9TH
bers Of the gyrnnastic team which did
such excellent work In that line some
years ago although somewhat out Of
form. will give an exhibition on some
Of thed ifIerent pieces Of apparatus.
The men who will perform In this
capacity will be Ed Lane. Peter
A wrestling match will be one of
the attractions Of the evening as
Colin Campbell and Arthur Halleen
will grapple o a limited time. These
men have been working out consid-
cradle this fall and are in fair shape
for a short match. Both men tip the
scales at near 100 pounds ana from
the reputation each has as a grappler
an interesting bout is looked for.
The swimming pool will be open for
use by all men throughout the even
ing and a novel bowling contest has
been arranged between the lawyers
and the ministers Of the city. The
game room on the second floor will
be open to the me and the ~associa-
ton invites all the men of the city