The copper era and Morenci leader., 1917-09-14
Y. M. c. A. NOTES

MT. F. N. Whitaker of the local
 'Y" has returned from a business trip to Ell Paso and Deming. The
 following items in regard to the
 method of conducting the army "Y''
 will be of particular interest to local people. These remarks apply to the
 work at Deming but the general idea applies t1 all army "Y'' work
 The work at Camp Cody, Deming, is under the direction of General Sec retary Dennison of Omaha City, his home association having allowed him several months leave of absence for this work.
 The following facts give very good idea of the nature of the work:
 There are five separate buildings about half mile apart, each building to supply the recreational needs of G. poo soldiers. Each building seats ap proXimately 1000 and the writing tables will accommodate 300 at time. The buildings are standard | zed and equipped so as to cut the cost item to the lowest possible figure Each building will be in charge of five employed secretaries who will wear uniform of French gray shirt, khaki trousers and coat. The coat is Norfolk cut to distinguish it fir ,m the army style, the red triangle in red circle emblem is worn as distinguishing mark.
 The equipment consists of piano, moving pictures, Victrola, a small li- brsry of books, quantities of maga- zines, dominoes, checkers, and the greatest boon to the soldiers is the frec supply of all writing materials not including stamps. The average daily sale of stamps in each building Is $40.
 The moving picture machine is so arranged that it will show pictures on a. screen within the building or on a screen in the open air where seats for 2,000 are provided. Plat. forms are arranged in front of each screen and all kinds of theatrical, at. etic sports, or any other form of en- tertainment may be staged. This makes a pleasant evening after a hard 1ay at drill.
 On Sunday mornings the airdome is used Cor religious services conducted by the army chaplains, all denomina- tions. On Sunday evening an in- formal gospel meeting is conducted
  able men speak at these meetings.
 The camp at Deming is far from ! but three of the five ''Y'' l buildings are in operation and the i others will be opened as soon as the ! camp is filled with troops.
 An evening in building number one ! consisted of a class in Spanish at i 30: a Bible class at 7:30; an en- | tertainment in the main auditorium l followed the Bible meeting. The program consisted of several num- l bers by an orchestra from one of the 1 regimentaI bands, an accordion solo, , a pie eating contest, a tumbling act i and a two round boxing bout.
 This gives the Clifton boys who are | soon leave an excellent idea of what l Is ahead of them and their prospects should brighten.
 Secretary Dennison. of the Deming fY'' informed MT. Whitaker that they would appreciate all the maga- zines and books Clifton can send, and also said there was great need ]; for photograph records to add to the small supply they have for the r five buildings. Every one who has | ! phonograph has a few records they have grown tired of and such people are asked to leave these records at the local "Y' so they may be passed on to rhe boys in khaki
 The coming Monday night will be Ladies Night at the ''Y" building. l. Each and every lady in Clifton is most cordially invited to attend and listen to pleasant program con sisting Of literary and musical num- oers. Ladies are asked to come at 7:30, there will be sufficient seating