The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-01-18


among the teams on which the various
directors are working, exclusive of
the gift OF Paul p. Stewart. director
general Mr.. Stewart will award his
contribution to the team which shows
the best report at todays luncheon.
NJ. w. Lee. state secretary for Ala
bama, who Is here TO assist in the
drive. brought greetings to Pensacola
from the field. lie pointed to the re-
cent successes Of campaigns in Mo-
bile. Montgomery. Admission and Bes-
semer, and declared that the associa-
tlon constituencies OF these cities
were watching Pensacola. He also
quoted figures showing the vast
scope OF the association movement.
and showed how closely related was
Pensacola TO the state, national and
international organizations.
The Promise of Youth.
Francis Sheriff., one OF the boys OF
Pensacola, evoked great applause
whom. In pleading for the success Of
the drive and asking for the coopera-
tion OF the men. he declared, "1f you'll
give us a real Y. NJ. c. A. now, Wen
lows u.s." He touched on the bene-
to the boyhood of the city.
United STATES Marshal J. p. PerlS-
ms declared his pride in the relation
ship OF Pensacola's association to the
movement over the world, and empha-
sized the fact that this city stood
ready 10 assume her responsibility to
the world program. He emphasized
the fact that Pensacola's greatest as
set was solid, substantial citizenry,
but cautioned his hearers that his
fear was of tomorrow. because 1--WE
are neglecting our boys" He predict
ed q successful drive. with money
10 spare"
Campaign Director c. A. Tevebaugh
comm ended the spirit of local BUSH
ness and professional men and de-
clared that Pensacola would benefit
by a comparison i'm this respect to
other southern cities in which he has
worked during recent months. A
shout greeted his closing remark,
which, in the nature of a slogan. was
'"rhere arc as many reasons for sue
cess In this campaign as there are
boys I'm Pensacola"
Hoffman's Endorsement.
one OF the strongest statements of
the evening was made by NJ. G.. Hoff-
man. president OF the Chamber of
Commerce. who declared that a city's
greatest factory was the factory that
produced manhood. He touched on
the possibilities of Pensacola's COM
merciaI growth and pointed out that
the city must attract industries first
by good schools, second by strong
chures and third by a progressive Y.
NJ. G.. A. To the local association he
gave credit for the establishment here
II his own factory.
Must Finish the Job.
Mr.. Stewart, who presided, urged
upon his co-workers the necessity of
putting In their best efforts during the
next few days
ut Is up to Pensacola's present
leaders TO finish the job that her lead
ers of 1908 started in giving $4,000
TO erect the building at Palafox and
Belmont streets" he said.
AT the conclusion of the set pro-
gram. Mr.. Tevebaugh read the rules
which will govern the teams during
the effort, and then the workers were
given access to the lists of prospects,
1000 names having been posted,
The first reports will be made q.
today's noon luncheon. but the figures
will be only those from the workers
themselves. 1t Is expected that this
report will show 100 per cent re-
spouse, for the men who are soliciting
believe that they can only succeed II
they have shown their own faith in
the ideal they present.