The Bozeman courier., 1927-10-14

ture would aid in the development of
good citizens. He urged the chill
dren, in making use of the privileges
of the playground, to care for the
building as if it were their own prop
erty.
The solemn dedicatory service was
led by the Rev. R. w. Shaw, pastor
of the First Baptist church, who asked
the audience to join with him in re-
peating:
"To the glory of God, the Father,
and in the name Of His Son, Jesus
Christ, we dedicate this Recreational
Center.
"FOr ministry of helpful service to
young and old in the Gailatin valley;
for wholesome recreation and play,
and to the civic benefit to be derived
from such a gathering place, we dedi-
cate this RecreatiOnal Center.
''FOr the awakening in the youth
Of this community the sense of social
responsibility; for the soothing of
troubled hearts in anxiety; for the
giving of cheer to the dOwncast and
Of high and holy purposes to all those
who may come under the influence
of this place, we dedicate this Recrea-
tional Center.
"For the humbling of the heart in
awe before the eternal mysteries; for
the thrilling of the soul with JOY
made possible by wholesome recrea-
tion and fun; for the consciousness of
the fact that a sane mind in a sound
body is a thing always worth striv-
| ing for, and remembering that "the
need of one is the concern of all,
we dedicate this Recreational Center
"We, therefore, the people of the
Galiatin valley, now dedicate this
entire building, its furniture, and its
equipment to the purpose for which il
is given, namely: A community cen
ter, where young and old of the Gal
latin valley may gather and enjoy
themselves and indulge in wholesome
recreation. To this purpose we dedi
cate this Recreational Center"
DedicatOry Prayer
The Rev. Mr.. Shaw then deliveret
the dedicatory prayer:
almighty God, who from ancien
times has put it into the hearts o
people to make offerings for tn
benefit of the community and who a
all times has been pleased to accep
the gifts of Thy servants; we pra
Thee to accept this Recreational Cen
! ter, which We have now set apart
Thy name, for the use of the yOun
and old Of this community. Ma
Thy rich blessing be upon this gif
and upon the giver OF. it, that thl
city and its citizens may be benefit
4 ted. May we learn the great lesso
l, IOf eternal truth, that the building {
( character in the lives of the youn
t is of vastly more Importance tha
e the erection of storehOuses and tt
e accumulation of wealth. Wilt Tho
= bless this community, so richly benz
p fitted by the gift of Thy servant. "
! ask it all in the name of our Savio
e Jesus Christ, our Lord and Maste
e our Elder Brother and Friend, WI
liveth and reigneth with Thee, wor
e without end. SAmen."
b The ceremonies were opened Wi
d music by the 163rd Regimentat ban
under the direction Of John Fechte
r and at the close of the program Il
d band gave a concert which was mu'
n, enjoyed.
d Z Wonderful Building
ID The Recreational Center buildin
X erected by Mrs. Martin at a cost
IS $4,000, is constructed Of natl
A. stone-the foundation of boulde
ie from the West Gallatin and the wa
of gneiss granite. The roof Is
Is creOsote dipped cedar shingles.
n the main floor there is an assemh
y or general recreation room 25 by
y feet; a reading room and library
y by 40 feet, and a warming room,
Ia bv 25 feet, for skaters. SplenC
% lighting, heating and ventilating 81
III TENS, with all necessary cOnvenlenC
and equipment, tend to make
IT structure beautiful and complete.
Z. In the basement are the furns
" room, fuel room, store room a
Sn kitchen. In the latter Mrs. Mar
has installed a coal range and Gu
ne board This room may be used a.
X for a dressing room for chlldr
re while enjoying the wading pool
70 summer. On the south side of
IN building there is a full-length POI
which may be used for outdoor pl
d grams. All of the beautiful trees
the site have been carefully p
served, and later the grounds win
d. graded and seeded and shrubs a
nd flowers planted. Thanks to the
lr- terest and foresight Of Mrs. Mart
or no detail that would aid in maxi
an the structure complete has been on
he ted. and as it stands todav it is
tp- doubt one of the finest Of it kind
lc- The cnIlnfrw