The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-02
Big Y. M. C. A. Clubhouse
 Is Officially De dicated
Barbecue and Inspirational Talks Mark the Day. Swimming and Water Races Features of Afternoon.
 Club House Will Be Open Eight Months

a board from all the different Protestant denominations, the Y. Nj. C. A. being non-sectarian.
 'our whole vim" MT. Cosby ex- plained, lis turned to developing three sides ot~ men-spiritual, mental and physical."~
 MT. Cosby outlined the history of the Central Y. NJ. c. A, of which Acipco and Stockham are branches. and related that it was about 35 years ago when 1t was started here.
 History of Y. NJ. C. A.
 "It was begun in rooms of the Roden building. From there we moved to the Potter building. on First avenue. Thence we went to the old Methodist church, on Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street. Following this we bought the lot on which our handsome building now stands. At that time 1t had only a frame struc- ture upon 1t. The first building put up was gymnasium. which we are occupying at present. In 1912 we erected our present quarters
 Dr. Cosby's speech, delivered d. rectly, clearly and concisely, elicited enthusiasm from his hearers, in NhOoc HIVES liiS OpcBIuA UT lIIib HeW feature of "Y" work means so much
 He was directly followed by Rev J. M. Broadly, brilliant pastor of the Fifth avenue Presbyterian church who declared that it gave him great pleasure upon his arrival in Bir- l mingham to see it's various clubs, in- cluding the Southern and the Country club, and to note that the '. M. C. aI1 of y1 spoke of the broadness of the ad- vantage which the new club house will offer men to get into the woods where they can think Gods thoughts after Him.
 These are sacred grounds" said the minister, where we hope many young men will come to spend their week ends and their vacations, and where we know they will find quiet inspiration for purposeful things. This organization stands for well-rounded men. It gives boys larger per spective towards useful lives" COngratulation to Directors He congratulated the directors. de- claring their vision to be large in their launching of the new work, and said that the camp would\b be a won derful place to woo youths toward cleaner lives.
 In addition to the features already pointed out, Mir. Cosby called atten- tion to new concrete beach, a base ball diamond, athletic grounds and 1 boys camp on top of the hill on the far side of the lake, where tents have been pitched and where one boys camp of two weeks is just winding up, and new one beginning. Following this, there will be a sum- mer school camp, and summer schools each year for boys from 10 to 20 years old who need coaching in their studies.
 There's no use to send them out of town" 1t was pointed out, when we can give them the same service | in Birmingham"
 The program began with every | body singing My Country 'Tis oi Thee" which brought tears to tho eyes of several listeners. It was fol lowed by prayer. in which Gods i blessing was invoked upon the as sociation's work. and in which it wa, asked that many great leaders nigh be developed at the club to go fortf to do great things for God and tht world.
 l Singing from a quartet composed o, c. c. Greer. J. W. Johnson, w. H Maxim and Joe W. Holmes wa, greatly enjoyed. the audience join ing in their song. Carry Me Back tt Old virginny."
 To the Lake
 1 After the program proper. whicf was held at the clubhouse, the au dience repaired to the lake, wher, swimming was enjoyed. and where { large number of water races wer, staged under the direction of W. w Abell, "Y" physical director. Ther, was a thrilling candle race in thu water, the first second and thirt winners being Candy. Stapleton ant Parkin; a flag race, in which tn, | first. second and third winners wer, Clayton. Andrews and Arnold. In al egg and spoon race, Candy came ou l first and Montgomery second.
 After this. there was high ant | fancy diving. and Mir Abell pulle, the thriller of the day when he al lowed himself to be tied hard an, | speaking. buried at sea" He in sisted on having big stone in tn, bottom of the sack, which he sai, he used when he got under the wate to sit upon while he talked to tn ! mermaids. The stunt was that, un der the water. he removed himsel from the sack and came smilingly up The trick elicited. great enthusiasn sn from his audience.
 At the Affair
 Among those present at the gath ering were: J. D. Pogue, w. L. White R. D. Johnston. John w. Sibley. F. | Winslow. Thomas Kent, A. H. Smith J. A. Lewis, w. D. Moore. MT. an, Mrs Fulton B. Clark Mir and Mrs R. A. Clayton. A. c. Montgomery, MT and Mrs. R. s. Munger, MT. and Mrs w. M. Cosby, Dr. and Mrs. J. Nj Broadly. c. J. Jackson. Commissions and Mrs. w. E. Dickson. c. E. Dough