Norwich bulletin., 1913-02-06
DEDICATED s5o,ooo
 Y. M. C. A. BUILDING Handsome New Structure Complete in All Equipments, Ready to Take It's Place in the Community.

 An interest that meant more than any merely passing notice of the com p1etion of a new seructure in the bus mess center of Willimantic was shown in the dedication of the $50,000 new Y M. c. A. building Wednesday eve ming. It was an occasion when the Thread City registered its concern for the community's welfare by the giving Y. M. O. A. plant in this city for the present and future generations of young men.
 The dedicatory exercises as an- nounced were carried out in the pres ence of large audience, represent ing interdenominational and commu- nifty interests and a common recog- hilton of the purposes and achieve ments of the Y. M. c. A. While the officers and directors of the associa- stion and their wives were receiving in the main lobby. Ielmold's orches- tra rendered a fine concert pro- gramme.
 Formal Exercises in Gymnasium.
 The formal dedicatory exercises were held in the gymnasium, President J. L. Harroun presiding. Rev. W. s. Beard pastor of the First Congrega- tional church offered prayer and c. H. Caswell rendered vocal solo. The scripture was read by Rev. l.. M. F'1ocken. pastor of the Methodist church.
 Tn introducing the first speaker, State Secretary E. T. Bates, President Harroun referred to the founding of the local association thirteen years ago. He said to the men who started the movement in this city, this event almost seems like a dream. He re- garded the fruition of their hopes as tribute to the strong faith and good works of the general secretary, $. B. Doolittle
 The Financial cornerstones.
 President Harroun alsosspoke of the Cushman legacy and the substantial cornerstones upon which the new building was founded. He referred to the large part the state secretary had taken in crystallizing public senti- ment and organizing the local asso- eiation. Secretary Bates remarks were of a reminiscent character. He reviewed the events that led to the organization of the Willimantic Y. M. c. A. and the erection of the new building and congratulated the com munity, the churches and the associa tion upon possessing the best $50,O00 Y. M. c. A. building in the state.
 Dedicatory Address.
 The dedicatory address was by l.. l.. Daggett, D. H. D.. president of the Y. M. c. A. college at Springfield, Mass. The great practical question of today is the relation of young men to the modern town. At length he discussed the aim and achievements of the Y. M. C. A. movement, in train ing young men to meet the demand of modern industry. social and religious problems.
 Chairman of Building Committee.
 President Harroun in announcing the next speaker Hon. Frank B. Bugbee, spoke of the generous gifts of MT. Bugbee's father and of E. Frank Bug bee, of the American Thread company, e ,1,, tribution. MT Bugbee, who is chair man of the building committee said the keys could not formally be presented to the association on this occasion as sev- eral minor details were still to be com pleted before the building was ac- cepted, but this formality would be finished in a few days. He referred to the invaluab ble work of the general sec retary, s. B. Doolittle in his oversight of the construction work and expressed would realize it's hopes in the new facilities to meet the pur- poses for which it was erected.
 The exercises closed with singing and Rev. w. F. RowIey, pastor of the Bap tist church after which the guests were shown through the fine build ing which has previously been fully described in these columns.
 Officers and Committees.
 The officers of the Willimantic Y. M. C. A are as follows: President, J. L. Harroun; vice presidents, W. W. Pot ter, George H. Hall, A. E. Stiles; rec ording secretary, P. s. Hills; treasurer, H. c. Lathrop: general secretary. S. B. Doolittle directors, E. F. Whitman, Austin D. Boss, A. c. Andrew, Charles L. Crane, George F. Hinman, J. W. w. P. Barstow, J. B. Full erton, George D. Stiles; building com nittee, E. Franw Bugbee, chairman. Hon. GuiIford Smith, H. c. Lathrop, NJ. E. Lincoln, Austin D. Boss, Malcom Curry and s. B. Doolittle.