. Five decades, MDCCCLIII-MCMIII; historical record. not to dedicate thebuilding, for that ceremony will not take place until eveiydollar of indebtedness is raised, which we trust will be in thenear future. We can not conceive of a more important workthan caring for the morals of young men, and providing forthem that which is helpful in opening up avenues throughwhich they may pass to lives of sobriety and usefulness. Inmy opinion, no city or citizen could erect a better or moreenduring monument than to provide agencies for the preser-vation and upbuilding of the youth. ^Fhis building with all
. Five decades, MDCCCLIII-MCMIII; historical record. not to dedicate thebuilding, for that ceremony will not take place until eveiydollar of indebtedness is raised, which we trust will be in thenear future. We can not conceive of a more important workthan caring for the morals of young men, and providing forthem that which is helpful in opening up avenues throughwhich they may pass to lives of sobriety and usefulness. Inmy opinion, no city or citizen could erect a better or moreenduring monument than to provide agencies for the preser-vation and upbuilding of the youth. ^Fhis building with allits attractions is none too ample or good for the work it willentertain, and it is well that there should be in this great cityat least one place open day and night, as a haven of refugeamid the unhallowed influences which confront and surroundyoung men. Here they are built up mentally, morally andspiritually; here they have refining and elevating influences;here they are helped to make the most of their opportunities,and are given a start in C. S. HOLMES,Director and Trustee. THOMAS C. CROTHERS,Trustee. K. E. KELLY, M.
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