The Bozeman courier., 1927-10-14
fine RECREATION
CENTER IS GIVEN
To MUNICH Atty
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readily and satisfactorily reach its
object. Mrs. Martins choice Of
recreational center is praised on all
sides for it is at once utilitarian and
ornamental to a high degree. And
the completed structure and it's pur-
pose are, in more than one way, en-
blematical of the splendid character
and unusual abilities of remark
able woman who is respected and be-
loved by all her neighbors and towns
people.
Attorney Pease Presides
At the ceremonies Monday after
noon George D. Pease, city attorney,
presided and in introducing the
speakers spoke in glowing terms of
Mrs. Martins generous gift to Boze-
man. Mrs. w. j. Beall, who for many
years made her home on the block of
ground now embraced In the play
ground, expressed her appreciation to
Mrs. Martin for the beautiful struc-
ture that has taken the place of the
house where she formerly lived, and
said she was exceedingly glad to be
present at its dedication.
The principal address of the occa-
sion was delivered by G. OFT Romney
athletic director at Montana State
college, who assisted Mrs. Martin in
planning and carrying forward the
! playground movement here. He out
lined the inception and development
of the movement, from the dream Ot
Mrs. Beall that sometime the prop
erty might become a recreation park
the toll, sacrifice, unselfish effort anC
cooperation of club women and 9th
ers to obtain the ground, to the at
talnment of the objective. He citet
the contributions made by others, in
cluding Mrs. Mary Doane, who ha
supervised the movement during tn
last three years, and Prof. w. r
Plew, who drew the plans for tn
building, but spoke particularly o
Mrs. Martin, who had cherished an
aided in the development of the pro.
ect. In conclusion he said:
An Invitation to All
! ''The Recreation Center extends a
: invitation to all, both Young and oil,
: for no charge. Soon the skating rim
n will be opened and for the enjoymel
4 of this q. small charge must be mac
, to cover operating expenses. tt
j. recreation center helps to Danish III
: rest, to build real democracy. to brir
! health and happiness to the commul
; ity. Play is the best way to utili,
n the energy of youth and to teach Il
y processes of work"
After the singing of "America Il
Beautiful bv the Housekeepers' eli
chorus, Chairman Pease introduce
= Mrs. Martin, who said:
Realizing the true benefit Of Q
ganized and well directed play, al
because of my deep love for childre
and my interest in their welfare al
happiness, / was led to construct al
contribute this building in Beail Pa
for the future benefit and happine
of all sthose who may avail thel
selves of such opportunities as
place affords.
my desire is, first of all, that Il
building shall represent Good Citize
ship. If we desire good citizens, tn
must originate from healthy, hap
make-ups, and be healthy and hap
physically, mentally and morally, a
able to be efficient in producing go
results, no matter what their stati
in life may be.
I'VE must necessarily devote a D;
of our time to recreation of some so
Some one has aptly said, 'Monoto
viii kIll a man IN time, but work w
play viii keep him feeling fine"
Prayer. as / understand st, is I
souls sincere desire, unuttered or
pressed, and it is my sincere des
that this building prove a blessing
all who may enter its portals. w
this desire in my heart, Mr.. Mayor
present this Recreation Center bui
ing to the City of Bozeman"
Accepts Gift for City
On behalf Of the city, Mayor I
mund Burke formally accepted 2
expressed appreciation of Mrs. Nj
tins gift, remarking that now
the first time citizen of Bozen
had presented a building to
municipality and that everyone
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