r
it
acuities
oi
new
is
Finely
Designed
ructure
.
.
.
t
i
and
ell
built
and
source
ot
rnde
lo
Concerned
With
Construction
r.
Mfn
A
.
'rincc
nuperi
s
new
i
iuwi
war
services
centre
not
have
to
take
a
back
seat
to
any
other
place
iinrt
in
Canada.
Ihis
will
be
a
point
of
pride
...1
Unth
r
Y
1
1
A
CtinflVVIQnva
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Mr
ana
Mtv
ruuut
;.i
(Tie
:-win:lns;
doors
and
!
Rrd
Triangle
embosseo
!,oy
fi:
ir
they
will
bsgin
tint
inn
ri
mnrin
m.
c
of
the
building
nn
fact
Th:
y
will
be
con-
when
they
see
H
IlilUllQil.
The
lobby,
like
all
the
rooms
with
the
exception
of
the
gyna
slum
and
auditorium
1?
low
cell-inged
and
conveys
an
atmosphere
af
pleasant
spaciousness.
It
extendi
across
the
front
of
tht
iulldln?
to
receive
guests
Irom
both
sets
of
doors
and
its
wall
arr
&
Anderson
Limited
Installed
the
plumbing,
heating
anil
ventilating
and
automatic
tokers
in
the
new
YMCA
building.
We
are
ready
to
make
installations
of
like
character
and
satisfaction
to
fill
any
other
orders
in
Prince
Rupert.
WORK
SPEAKS
FOR
ITSELF
See
us
for
your
requirements
c
extend
our
hearty
congratulations
to
the
III
.1
aaia.i.1
laakkk
a
t
I'll
ALBERT
&
McCAFFERY
.
LTD.
Wish
YMCA
WAR
SERVICES
Success
in
providing
more,
happy
days
for
the
Forces.
We
supplied
all
the
brick
and
cement
in
the
new
building.
finishings
and
marble
design
linoleum
floors
set
the
tone,
If
ncK
the
color,
of
the
many
other
I
rooms.
I
H
the
visitor
turns
lrt
when
he
enters
the
lobby
he
will
approach
the
cafeteria
which
is
furnished
with
chairs
of
many
colors
and
which
will
accomodate
54
diners
at
one
time.
Behind
the
dining
room
is
the
all-elcctric
kitchen
in
which
stoves,
grill,
bake
oven
and
refrigerators
arc
controlled
by
the
turn
of
a
switch.
Directly
at
the
end
of
the
lobby,
and
adjoining
the
kitchen
Is
a
canteen
where
pop,
cigarettes
and
chocolate
bars
will
be
available.
Mrs.
Helen
Wurxhkle
h
.
uotrvisoi
ot
thi
dnmaln
assisted
by
a
competent
!
staff.
Tlie
floors
of
tne
building
are
of
aro-tex
tile
squares
of
marble
of
the
walls
are
mahogany
col
ored
masonlte
throughout
and
nc
upper
parts
of
the
walta
and
:hc
cr
lings
are
of
donnaconna
board.
A-
ine
Building
Unexcelle
Beside
the
reception
room
Is
the
office
of
program
director
Bruce
Mclntyre
and
still
further
along
is
a
music
room
which
will"
also
be
used
for
committee
meetings.
Dominating
features
Dominating
tne
structure,
of
course,
are
the
gymnasium
and
auditorium.
These
halls
each
measure
50
by
90
feet
and
are-'
;
well
suited
for
their
purposes..
Oalleries
at
each
end
of
the
gym-;
naslum
will
accommodate
350
spectators
and
there
Is
space
along
the
sides
of
the
basketball
court
for
many
more.
one
unique
feature
of
the
gym
is
the
new
kidney-shaped
armor
glass
baekboards
for
the
basketball
court.
These
will
permit
spectators
in
the
end
bleachers
i.i
.et
the
ball
as
it
uons
through
the
hoop.
i
ties
of
Ed
Selyan,
phy-lcal
program
director,
is
at
one
end
of
the
sym.
At
the
other
end
are
two
shower
and-
dressing
rooms
for
players.
Since
they
are
not
connected,
players
of
both
men's
find
women's
teams
can
each
use
one
at
the
same
time.
I
At
the
corner
of
McBride
St.
land
Second
Ave.
Is
the
common
lounge,
a
restful
room
with
fire
pattern
varying
in
color
in
the
jplace
and
easychairs
which
may
mucrent
rooms,
me
lower
part
oe
usea
Dy
ootn
men
ana
women.
tt
U
near
the
auditorium.
'
The
auditorium
is
designed
for
use
as
a
theatre
for
both
staged
and
moving
picture
shows
for
ALLIES
WELCOME
AT
"Y"
CENTRE
Prince
Rupert's
new
YMCA
building
which
opens
tomorrow
will
be
available
for
the
enjoyment
of
all
Allied
service
people,
Don
Forward,
local
director,
points
out.
Past
policy
whereby
American
personnel
has
been
welcome
to
use
the
facilities
of
the
YMCA
war
services
will
be
continued
with
a
com
pletely
open
hand,
Mr.
Forward
says.
"We
have
always
welcomed
our
American
friends
in
our
old
quarters
and
we
extend
a
particularly
warm
welcome
to
them
to
use
the
facilities
of
our
new
centre,"
he
declared.
t
GROWTH
OF
YMCA
SKItVICF-S
(Continued
from
Page
4)
stationed
at
Nanalmo,
Art
Peacock
stationed
at
Macaulay,
Walker
Wiley
and
John
Morse,
stationed
In
Victoria
district,
Doug.
Badger
with
the
R.C.A.F.
at
Trenton.
Scotty
Malcoirn
stationed
with
the
R.C.A.F.
at
Abbotsford,
Major
Al
Shipp,
now
I
tVrnimnnrllnn'
Wnlforn
nrrioo.
LOCAL
CITIZENS
(Continued
from
Page
4)
have
played
an
Important
part
In
both
YMCA
and
YWCA
activities.
They
always
have
been
willing
to
accept
the
numerous
tasks
given
to
them,
such
as
providing
home
hospitality,
mending
service,
refreshments
for
Service
Wives'
meetings,
etc.
Every
serviceman
who
books
supplied
to
the
various
camps
and
stations
in
the
Prince
Rupert
Area
owes
a
debt
of
gratitude
to
the
local
chapter
of
the
I.OD.E.
Camp
libraries
administered
by
the
YMCA
are
set
up
by
the
I.O.D.E.,
who
provide
both
new
and
used
books,
magazines
and
periodi
cals.
Prince
Rupert,
B.C.
Tlr
DflillJ
NfUtS
Wednesday,
February
14,
1945
New
Yrk.
Thf
men
nf
Prinr-P
Pnnprt
hnvo
played
their
part,
too.
Much
of
I
Sub-con:racwrs
were
both
lo-the
cal
and
Vancouver
firms.
Barr
&
equipment
in
the
Moose
Andsn
f
Prln
RuPert
and
the
Hall,
including
ever
popu-
lar
billiard
Vancouver
were
the
heating
and
table,
has
been
on
loan
from
the
Moose
Lodge
at
Pl"mb!
contractors,;
C.
E.
H.
no
cost
to
the
.YMCA
for
the
W""ams
of
Vancouver,
the
elcc-past
trlcal
contractor;
Mort
Brown
of
three
and
a
half
years.
!
The
Gyro
Club
have
donated
i
Vancouver
and
Prince
Rupert
recordings
of
classical
and
had
the
Panting
contract;
Prince
nooular
music,
and
everv
ner-:KuPert
Koonn
joc
Terry,
Harvey
Orr,
Jim
WIN
I
Suncrvisors
of
the
Canadian
son,
Harvey
Vickery,
Bernie
YMCA
are
serving
on
all
fronts.
Knipc,
and
many
others.
The
establishment
In
Canada
and
PAGE
FIVI&
Those
Who
Took
Part
iivf
Construction
of
New
'Yv
General
contractor
for
the
new
YMCA
building
irv.
Ij
rrince
nuperi
was
a.
tu.
raney
oi
uttawa.
mis
19
.
the,
the
third
centre
Mr.
Farley
has
built
for
tht),.
i
JVIUA,
the
other
two
being
in
bydney,
Mova
Scotia,
'
and
St.
John's,
Newfoundland.
This
is
the
largest,.,
centre
of
this
type
to
be
built
in
Canada
and
was
con-
!
reaas
structed
at
a
cost
of
approxi
mately
$165,000.
Architects
lor
the
building
were
a
Vancouver
firm,
Underwojfl
and
Barrett,
and
they
designed
this
modern
centre
from
plans
and
Ideas
submitted
by
the
Y.M.
C.A.
These
plans
were
and
approved
by
the
National
YMCA
building
committee
In
Donnaconna
board,
and
rein
forcing;
Sigurdson's
of
Vancou
ver
supplied,
mlllwork.
All
labor,
a
was
suppnea
locaiiy.
v;
Tne
contract
was
1st
by
the
De-
$
pirtment
of
Munitions
and
Sup-
Xs
studied'
ply-
The
Royal
Canadian
Army.
J
Co.
constructed
Engineers
supervised
the
actual
V
flf
tuiiaii
uuuuji
witii
ik.
o.
jv&.
i
culverts
as
building
Inspector.
OFFICIAL
OPENING
(Continued
from
Page
4)
splrators"
and
It
will
commence
Mi
at
7:30
p.m.
There
will
also
i.i
be
a
Bridge
Tournament
in
the'j
Games
Room
and
the
Reading
Group
in
the
Music
Room.
vice
rluh
and
lnrifrp
hdvn'wn
'he
roo':
Frank
Murphy,
con-1
Wednesday
night
plans
are
-
of
invaluable
various'
times.
assistance
at
tractor
Prince
Rupert
was
res-
J
made
for
another
of
the
popu-
overseas
includes
3C5
male
super
;
visors,
and
4G
women
supervisors.
The
YMCA
sunervlsors
co-nn-
Also
servlne
overseas
or
awaiting
oanemg.
ine
projection
Doom
is
.
erate
with
the
chaplains
and
I
embarkation
are
33
warehouse
?ht
of
the
main
doors
Ion
the
second
floor
at
one
endf
have
Droved
of
ureat
hpnrfit
in
and
town
centre
marueers.
is
a
reception
room
which
will
The
other
end
Is
fronted
by
the
counselling
men
in
time
of
!
......
......
..
trouoie.
iney
organize
reusious
i
cumulative
figures
of
attend-
whlch
a
public
andris.
system
i
rooms
is
a
cleverly
designed
lay-
servires.
hnlH
will
emanate
to
l
of
the
out.
The
dressing
rooms
are
a
pa.t-:
piy
hymn
books,
and
omanize
vice,
nr.u.itut
rnh
.ho
tnm
.
building.
(Continued
on
Page
6
sacred
band
concerts.
nf
221
qj-j
077
cnn
imo
n
i
b,ock.
'
nam.
J
Wri."e-'
,,
.Wrif
your
complo"
.,.,
elt
bono
KM
TlHIS
is
a
war
of
rapid
movement.
Overseas'maSI
must
bo
handled
many
times
before
it
reaches
your
man.
If
you
write
a
wrong
or
incomplete
address,
it
may
cause
weeks
of
delay
in
spite
of
all
your
Post
Office
or
Canadian
Postal
Corps
can
do
to
speed
delivery.
You
can
save
much
heart-ache
by
following
these
simple-
rules
1
1
i
Will
clearly
or
prinf
full
oddreit
In
block
Ulltn.
lure
ffit
oddVeii
If
COMPifTf,
many
dtlayi
art
cauicd
In
Army
mail
by
lendtri
omiiring
nam
and
numbr
of
unit.
Zi
if
you
art
welting
to
a
wounded
man
In
hoipi'fa
Overleaf,
write
the
utual
COMPUTE
addreu,
then
ADD
the
wordt
"IN
HOSPITAL"
In
forge
fefterf
on
the
envelope.
1
.
rr
..L-.Jriting
YOUR
PARCEL
MUST
FACE
THE
RIGORS
OF
WAR
.
.
.
Your
parcel
must
stand
the
weight
of
thousands
more
pressing
down
on
it
in
the
hold
of
a
lurching
ship
at
sea.
It
must
stand
rough
transport,
often
under
fire,
over
shell-torn
roads.
Pack
your
parcels
in
corrugated
con
tainers,
wrap
in
several
layers
of
heavy
paper
and
tie
Wvth
strong
twine.
MIrPy
jifcyv
1
liquids
in
cartons
or
glass.
Don't
forget
to
affix
com-
jj
j
Iff
W
mMl
'
"
luL
If
pltttd
customs
declaration.
Don't
use
"shoe
boxes",
ff
ponsioie
ior
tne
laying
01
Ace-
lar
x
uances
ior
service
per-i
,
Tex
Tiles
for
Canada
Roofing
sonnel
and
on
Thursday
the
jo;
AiDert
a
iwcuaiiery
iurnisn-
service
wives
uiud
comimae
ine
.,
-d
all
brick
and
cement;
Philpott,
I
first
week
with
a
party
In
theiu
V.vitt
Xr.
r.n
fiipnlshprt
mnsnnltp.
WnmpnV
Lniinffe.
V
We
extend
our
best
wishes
to
YMCA
War
Services
for
success
in
their
fine
new
borne.
FRANK
MURPHY
LUMBER
DEALER
AND
CONTRACTOR
C
Agents
for
Ace-Tex
Products)
supplied
and
installed
for
CANADA
ROOK
PRODUCTS
ACE-TEX
TILE
Used
throughout
the
building.
WE
CONGRATULATE
THE
YMCA
on
the
opening
of
their
new
building
and
wisb
them
every
success.!
r-
PHILPOTT,
EVITT
&
C,0.
LTD.
Coal,
Lumber
and
Heavy
Hardware
Loggers'
and
Builders'
Supplies
Wc
arc
pleased
to
have
supplied
the
Donnaconna
and
Roofing
Material
for
the
"Y."
A
Grand
Start
for
Our
Civic
Centre
to
I5c
CONGRATULATIONS
.
.
.
Floors
will
be
kept
in
condition
with
a
Wood's
Scrubbing
and
Polishing
Machine.
The
Building
Is
Woods
-
equipped
for
modern
sanitary
service
supplied
by
PRINCE
RUPERT
SUPPLY
HOUSE
C.
O.
HAM,
RIer.
330
Second
Ave.
K
Of
'CM
.'
'A
If
4
it
1.1
m
1
til
M