YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 102, 30 April 1892, Page 2

YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

The annual social gathering in connection with the nuniversfu-y of tho Young Men's Christian Association was hold last evening ir> tin) rooms, Albert-street. At the ton ffiven in the Social Hail, and presided over by Mis.«ea Worry, Schnackenberi:, Renderdine, Plumley, MosdameH Wilson, Major, Gilbert, Kendordinc, and several other friends, tho attendance was large, necessi-

tating the serving of a necond course. The addresses and musical items were given in the lecturo hull, which was artistically draped with bunting and ferns for tho occasion. Mr J. L. Wilson, president of tho Association, presided. The Chairman, in his opening remarks, made reference to tho causo they were gathered to celebrate, and said ho was glad that tho now year's work was commenced under such auspicious circumstances. Although they had nob made any noise during the past year, yob much good work had been done.

Rev. L H. Outram, M.A., irave a very earnest address on the work of the Association. In the course of his remarks ho said it was tho first time ho had addressed a gathering at the Young Men's Christian

Association. Ho was glad to be able to do so, as ho could remind a great many who forgot, that there was a great deal of work to do. The V.M.C.A. was an admirable Association for helping young inon to help themselves. They had a gymnasium, and ho wanted them towork to make it a success, because if t hey wanted to get at the young men spiritually they must got at, them bodily as well. But young men must not think too much of the body. Ho said that athletics and football were thought a srreat doal too much of at the present time. They could easily be overdone. They would never prosper in the religious work of the Asso- | ciation if they did not try to do us much for their bouls .is for the body. ]Jut they J wero not to slop at their own spiritual ndi vanccnienfi ; they had another duty. There is plenty of work to bo dono among the ' lads and girls of this town. They must try to influence to good anybody who was going astray. They all had talents, and they should all bo used for tho benefit of th'.ir fellow men. In conclusion he urged them to try and do their utmost to make {.he coming , year one of succeep. Interesting and instructive addressee were al.-o f_'iven by .Vir Twont.yman, on "Character Building, (ho Motive of Our Association Work;" Mr C. W. llemory, on " Responsibility of Membership;" Mr Norrie on "Consistency;" Mr tvekwiek, on " Why Are Young Men Indillerent to t.hfi Claims of tho Association ?"

I The following item?, musical and otherj wise, wero rendered during the evening :—Anthems, "O Praise the Lord," choir; " r J'he Lord is aMy Shepherd," choir; solo, "Tune Your Harps , ," Mr McGregor; gymnastic display of light Indian clubs, Mr i. ,, . Meliuioo (pupil of Professor Carrollo); solo, " Realm of Bliss," 'Miss Lainfj, with flute obliynto by Mr Wilson; anthem, "Arise and Shine," choir, concluding with tho doxolojjy. Tho music was supplied by the members of St. David's Presbyterian Church choir, and Mr J. 11. Phillpot acted as conductor and accompanist. In an interval during the evoninjr, Mr Taunt, on behalf of tho Association, thanked those ladies who had given their help in tho tea arrangements, Mr J. IT. Phillpot and choir of St. David's for providing , tho musical part of tho service, and ho also announced that the tickets for tho win tar course of lectures were now issued.