Y.M.C.A. BOYS’ CAMP
Reports received from the Y.M.C.A. boys' camp at Ohau indicate that a number of Wellington lads are enjoying their holiday in that sunny district. The weather has been most suitable for all kinds of- outdoor -pastimes, . including swimming and life-saving, tennis, cricket, athletics and archery. Very popular with the boys have been the visits to the little-known Lake Papaitoiigil, where canoeing has been enjoyed and a study made of the bird life which' abounds in this sanctuary. Other parties have made trips into the foothills of the Tararuas, camping overnight. .On New Year's Eve a concert was held round the eamplire, every camper being encouraged li* contribute to the programme. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Briggs are in charge of the camp, which will continue till January 23.
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Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 87, 6 January 1940, Page 5
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131Y.M.C.A. BOYS’ CAMP Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 87, 6 January 1940, Page 5
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