(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
The sixth anniversary of the existence of the Y. M. C. A. in Jerusalem was celebrated here last night in the presence of Lord Plumer, High Commissioner of Palestine, and other officials of the government.
“I especially appreciate the work of the Y. M. C. A. in Palestine, where various faiths exist. Palestine is developing in all directions. The essential basis, however, of the development is friendship and good will. The Y. M. C. A. must foster this development,” the High Commissioner declared.
A Y. M. C. A. building in Jerusalem will be erected with a fund of $800,000 collected in America. The site of the building comprises eight acres on a hill overlooking the Jaffa gate. The building, designed to offer special opportunities for lovers of the Bible, will have a tower from which may be seen many spots notable in Bible history.
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