HUTT VALLEY Y.M.C.A.

Hutt News, Volume 7, Issue 29, 9 January 1935, Page 4

HUTT VALLEY Y.M.C.A.

» ENJOYABLE AFTERNOON, ' Some time ago a number of ladies interested in Y.M.C.A. work met in the new hut in Cuba Street. A provisional committee was set up with Mrs. Kersley as provisional chairwoman and Mrs Fuller as acting hon. secretary, other members being Mesdames Lopdell, Lees, Carey, lioid, Burns, Garvitch, King (2), Putt and Mrs. Nicholson, wife of the chairman of the Board of Directors. This committee arranged an excellent musical afternoon which was held on December ].g, A first-class programme was arranged, these contributing being Mrs. Milhvard and Mrs Willis, and Miss Binnie, songs;' Mrs. S. Carey pianoforto solo; Miss Judy Lewis, recitations, and Miss Finlay who provided incidental music during the afternoon. The speaker for the afternon was Mr Blasted, National Secretary Y.M.C.A., who explained the growth and work of the Y.MjC.A. among boys. He pointed out that it was a Christian organisation interested in the four square development of boys, the physical, spiritual, mental and social development. He also explained the Big Brother movement and lioiw it worked. The work of the welfare officer has been considerably lightened by the Y.M.C.A. taking off his shoulders a number of socalled naughty boys and placing each one under the influence of an older 'boy, who is responsible for his good behaviour. This scheme has proved particularly valuable. Also the Association has established hostels where 'boys forced to live away from home may find a home and good fellowship among other lads so placed. These hostels are under the supervision of capable ladies as matrons. Another aspect of the work of this Association was the striving to solve tho boy unemployment problem and tho finding of suitable positions for boys who havfe registered at the Y.M.C.A. office. At tho conelusion of his most interesting address, Mr. Brasted thanked the sixty 'or seventy ladies present for their interest displayed by their presenco at such a function and he hoped that many of them would be keen to take an active part in the work of the ladies' auxiliary, Mrs. Kersley thanked Mr. Brastci for his interest in the Hutt Valley Y.M.C.A. and for giving such a delightful talk. The provisional committee acted as hostesses for the afternoon and Mrs. Carey iwas in charge of the flowers which, tastefully arranged, quite trans* formed the Y.M'jC.A. hall. Mrs. Kersley acted as chairwoman for the afternoon and warmly welcomed all those who were present and asked for their further support. A sum of approximately £3 was handed over to tho association as a result of the afternoon's effort. The next meeting of the provisional committee . will be held on February J 2 to make preparations for the election of officers for the permanent auxili*