Bisbee daily review., 1916-03-14
THOUSANDS THRONG '. N. [. A, FOR BIG
 RE0PENING EVENTS
Cordial Hospitality to Guests
 Is Browning Feature of Re narkable Day; Splendid Music; Brilliant Addresses.

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 consummation of effort which affords
 for the Warren District the most pre- tentious and extensive Young Mems Christian Association in the Nalen- tine State. Indeed, it is safe to state that no Y. NJ. C. A. in the Southwest is so completely equipped as the Bis bee institution. Therefore. il was only the eXpected-that the day of formal reopening and rededioation | should be an occasion for cOngratula- tory speeches. thank offerings and general celebration.
 Visitors to the building from early afternoon until nearly midnight az gregated 2970, a fact which is eloquent attestation of the tremendous interest l throughout the community in the '. M. C. A. Music was the predominant ing feature, the Copper Queen, C. < A. and Y Boys Bands contributing splendid services in the rendition of classical and more popular numbers. Special praise should be extended Leaders Martin and Veale. That the work of the musicians was thoroughly appreciated was evinced by the liberal applause greeting the various rendi- tions
 The dedication of the Boys Build ing occurred at 2:3O p. m. The prog ram was carried out as previously an nounced with the exception of the dedicatory address. pr. A. V. Dye, schedule to deliver this address, was called out of the city. W. H. Dye, interstate secretary, substituted in a capable and distinctly pleasing man. ner
 Rev. Harold s. Brewster of St. Johns read the formal dedicatory service and Rev. George J. Ruth of the Christian Church offered prayer. Rev Fr Mandin of St Patrick's eX- tended cordial greetings from the Roman Catholics of the Warren Dis trict. Fr. Mandin's remarks were re- markedly we'll chosen and elOquently emphasized the advantage accruilg 10 Warren District residents generally as the result of the splendid efforts in enlarging and renovating the |. M. C.. A. structure.
 Others who extended greetings were A. E. Griffith, representing the Sunday Schools; II. E. Morgan, repre- senting Young Peoples work; c. F. Philbrook, superintendent Warren Dis trict Schools: Robert Corlett, repre- senting the miners; Miss Katherine NJ. Thompson, assistant secretary Y. w. c. A.
 The Boys Band, under the leader ship of Director Wilkings. played an important part in the success of the musical program. Capt. J. P. Hodg- son. chairman of the Boys Advisory Board. presided in his characte-ictical- y happy manner.
 feature of great importance in the success of the reopening eXer cises was the informal reception tend cred by the directors of the Associa- ton and their wives. While the ladies served refreshments, the men mingled with the visitors and extend ed the hand clasp of cordial hispital- ity to all Mrs. Ruth and Mrs. Nit chell of the Association staff and sev eral volunteer friends assisted the directors wives in the duties of serv- ing their thousands Of guests. Music al numbers by Miss McCall's orches- trG, already well established in music al circles. and a few talented young ladies added to the pleasure of the afternoon.
 Visiting secretaries present included General Secretaries Miller and Fraser of Tucson and Douglas and Assistants Boltsey and Nelson of Douglas. From 2 in the afternoon until il in the eve ming the building was flooded by constant stream of visitors. At Il o'clock the official count was 297O. The hundred men on the reception committee. chosen from all walks of life. performed their duties in cap able manner, contributing much % the pleasure of the visitors.
 
 President Arthur Notman presided at the evening session. The immense throng overtaxed the seating capacity of the Y Gym. The popular head of the Bisbee Y. M. C. A. was specially graceful in his introductions and refer ences to the different speakers and their relations to the progress of the Association. President Notman and other speakers referred in the most complimentary terms to the splendid work and ability of General Secretary A. B. Richardson.
 Miss Lottie Mckee capably render ed a beautiful vocal solo. Miss Mary NJ. Kehoe sang "A Perfect Day" in charming manner. William w. Gidley delivered a brief history of the Bis bee Association. Mir. Gidley's cOntri- button was a comprehensive delinea- ton of the progress of Y. NJ. C. A. endeavors in the Warren District. from small beginning to the present pretentious institution. City Attorney F. J. Flanigan extended the munici- pality's congratulations in a few well