Y.M.C.A. RED TRIANGLE DAY.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVI, Issue 182, 3 July 1936, Page 4

Y.M.C.A. RED TRIANGLE DAY.

From a small beginning 16 years ago. when the local Y.M.C.A. was first launched in a small room in Rangitikci Struct, its programs has been steady and there has been no looking back. The association now possesses a building in Grey Street, up-to-date in every respect and lufiy equipped, which enables it to carry out a programme of activities amongst our young men and boys that is second to none in the Dominion. The fact that the a, sedation, apart from its senior men's work, community obligations, and its other many varied activities, gives for nine months of the year the best services it can offer, to over 200 boys, at a cost which works out at under fourpcuce per clam session of over two hours to each member, goes to show that the association make 3 eevrv endeavour to bring its membership within the reach of almost every boy. Further, there are a number of boys who attend regularly, but, owing to poor home circumstances, pay no fee whatever. Lads, also, who are under the supervision of the Child Welfare Officer —with whom the association is in close co-operation—receive the best services of the Y.M.C.A. gratis. Next Saturday, teams of lady collectors will be on. the street from 9 a.m. onwards to wait on the public with their badges in connection with the annual Red Triangle Day appeal for funds on behalf of the local Y.M.C.A. The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Y.M.C.A. will have a well-stocked stall in the Square, from which bargains of all varieties will be offered.