HOSTEL FOR GIRLS.

Gisborne Times, Volume LII, Issue 5463, 26 April 1920, Page 7

HOSTEL FOR GIRLS.

Y.AV.C.A. TO BE APPROACHED

SITES ALREADY UNDER CONSIDERATION.

A meeting to consider further, the proposed hostel for girls was held in the Farmers* Union rooms on Saturday, Mr C. H. Bridge presiding over an attendance of about 25. Apologies for absence were received from the Mayor (Mr G. Wildish), Archdeacon Williams, the Rev. W. H. E. Abbey, and Messrs W. D. Lysnar, M.P., F. J. Lysnar, and D. J. Parker. The chairman said that the attendance and the great interest which was being taken, augured well for the success of the project. Mr G. W. Humphreys moved: I hat this district wishes to associate itself with the Y.W.C.A. for the purpose of opening a hostel for girls. A quantity of literature in connection with the wor—ing of the Auckland Y'.AV.C.A. was received from the secretary of that, institution. wh» stated that a secretary could be provided to assist in the first organisation. Mr J. C. Field said that the movement was simply a matter of finance. Some move should be made, he thought, to provide a hostel for girls who would be coming to New Zealand. First of all, however, just what was wanted would have to be decided. Mr E T. Doddrell said that one of the principal difficulties in securing assistants was the inadequate accommodation in Gisborne. At the present time verv great difficulty was experienced m getting board for employees, and the project should, he- thought, have the full support of every business hrm. There need not be much tear or tlie financial liability. . ~ Mr T. E. Toneycliffe endorsed Mr Douurell’s remarks regarding the dearth of accommodation in Gisborne. A Y.W.C.A. would also provide an educational feature for the girls. It Mould also give entertainment and company for strangers. , Mr E S Florence said that he wanted* to see'the movement very successful. and he did not think that there would be any difficulty about raising fU Mrs Archdeacon Williams said that the Association would be of assistance in the organisation, although the local people would have responsibTheeSchairman said that they wanted to act straight away, and already tlieie were about a dozen sites undei offei. Air Humphreys* motion was carried. The following provisional committee was appointed: Mesdames AAilliams, J. Aitken, W. M. Bayly, A. Grahan , G W. Humphreys, AY. E. Gofte, J. C. F eld J W. Nolan. A. J. Cameron, C. G! Hoidsworth: . Misses Morris. Caldwell. and Williams; Messrs C. H. Bridge, G. W. Humphreys. E. I- Doddrell, C. Matthews, E. L. Lee* . RSherratt, D. *T. 1 nr y Archdeacon Williams, Revs. TH . H. J-*-Abbey, J- Aitken, and Commandant 11 The'sites under offer were considered and four were selected to be inspected bv a sub-committee comprising Airs Aitken. Miss Williams, and Messrs C. H. Bridge and T. E- Toneycliffe.