Y.M.C.A. Notes

Hutt News, Volume 15, Issue 39, 18 March 1942, Page 2

Y.M.C.A. Notes

CITIZENS OF TO-DAY AND TO-MORKOW The major task of the Young Men's Christian Association is to prodijlcGj, within the limits of its opportunities, a type of young man, who will exemplify the best,, aspects of serviceable citizenship. To meet the responsibilities of the challenging present, Christian movements must re-examine the whole fabric of their philosophy, programme and methods to determine required dominant emphases and to concentrate upon these desirable objectives as revealed by their investigation. The Young Men's Christian Association, because of its wide range of service and its Christian purpose and programme, is affecting for good the lives of the Citizens of Today and To-morrow, for its members come within the age groupings oi maturity, adolescence and childhood, and its service projects extend to thousands of others not immediately within its ranks.

TRAINING FOT! CITIZENSHIP There is arising a new generation whose hearts have been stirred, in 110 small'measure, by a growing recognition of the nation's need.

with a willing eagerness to serve her, many of them conscious of their ignorance, but anxious for guidance and instruction as to how best their service may be rendered. They are ready and willing to play their part in the building of NewZealand. It is here that the Young Men's Christian Association is much that helps youth to help itself, for its programme is based upon the democratic principles of sell expression and self-government. The achievement of a balanced life, in which the individual cultivates his fullest powers, not for merely selfish ends, but for service to society, is a goal constantly set before our members, as a worthy end.

"The days of our youth are the days of our Glory," as quoted by Byron, is just as true to-day as when they were first penned. The youth of the world occupy a unique position. With their idealism and vitality, young people are capable of reconstructing the life of mankind. Realising that the success of future civilisation lies in the present youth the Association endeavours to give young men every opportunity to assist in their own development by active participation in a programme based on the ideals of all-round Christian manhood. We need have no l'ear of to-day, or to-morrow it the principles of Christ's teaching become the basic foundation of the character and personality of youth.

LADIES' AUXILIARY The monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary, Waterloo Branch, was held at the Birch Street Hall, on Friday last, Mrs. J. W. Andrew: presiding. A Bring and Buy evening hap; been arranged to be held at Mrs. Andrews's home on 31st March to provide funds for the soldiers' tea. A letter was received from the Y.M.C.A. Girls' Marching Team, thanking the Auxiliary for assisting their funds. This month's Trentham canteen workers were nominated and transport has been arranged. The next Auxiliary dance is to be held on Saturday, March 28th.