Y.M.C.A.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 229, 26 August 1938, Page 8

Y.M.C.A.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Mr A. W. Yortt presided over a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Palmerston North Y.M.C.A., held on Wednesday, there being also present Messrs T. R. Hodder, L. I. Plimmer, G. Griggs, J. A. Grant, W. H. Brown, Alex. Clark, H. Cunninglianie, G. A. Eliott, B. R. Brown, and J. A._Edwards. Apologies were received from Messrs R. C. Donald and A. .Hopwood. The general secretary’s report stated that the display practices were now well advanced, and the committee set Up to plan the production have had several meetings, with the result that a very satisfactory finality is now m view. . .

“Every activity within the association is functioning smoothly, the last month being a very busy one in all departments, and definite progress being made all ’' OUl nL Next month will see the fill' .s of the inter-house basketball tournament, and on the whole the competition has been conducted very satisfactorily. Next year, no doubt, minor alterations will be made from lessons learnt this year, making the competition still more attractive. Already enquiries are being made by new teams wishing to participate in the competition, and record entries may be expected. Twelve members of the Wanganui Association paid a friendly visit to the senior men’s class on July 28, the visitors participating in the class work and later playing two games of basketball against the association. A social and supper brought a very successful evening to a close. Atmosphere is almost as important as activity, and in this respect very attractive social evenings are arranged from time to time between the' senior men’s class and the ladies’ class. The last one, held recently, proved most successful, a very enjoyable evening being spent by all present. The ladies’ auxiliary, who continue to render invaluable work to the association in keeping the furnishings in repair, flowers in the building, and assisting at social functions, are planning to hold a jumble sale in the near future, and anything suitable to help the ladies will be gratefully received. The Optimists’ Club continues to make a valuable contribution to the educational life of the association. On August 9 the members of the Board of Directors visited the club at its weekly luncheon, when Mr W. Sexton spoke on salesmanship from a most interesting angle. The report of the boys’ work director shows that attendances are keeping up well, and enrolments are well in advance of last year. A programme wide in its scope and interest, allowing for self-expression and development, is the plan under which the work of the boys’ department is carried out. The primary schools class is now practising its display item, and all are very eager to do their best. Club competition is very keen, only 11 points separating the four clubs, the secondary schools class held a visitors’ night recently, when most of the members brought along friends who participated in the usual class programme. Several new members have now joined up with the group as a result of seeing the programme carried out by this class. The second boy-girl activity of the year was held on August 13, when Miss Saunders, general secretary of the Y.W.C.A., brought along some 40-odd girls, who combined with the l>oys in a highly successful social. This activity has proved most valuable in affording members of both associations the opportunity to foiegather amongst congenial companions through well organised activities, lhte vounger men’s department is a hive ot activity. On August 6 two basketball teams from the Wellington! Association paid us a return visit for the week-end, the home teams winning both matches. The party was also entertained at a dance and motor drive before they returned to Wellington. A party from this class paid a visit to Rangiwahia last week-end, when a very peasant day was spent in the snow, members all trying their skill on skis. -Mi I. Carpenter has commenced a series ot three fortnightly lectures on aviation, having been connected with flying from about 1905 when he witnessed the first heavier-tlian-ai r flight. The first two talks have proved most “S 1 ' ing and instructive, and all are keen y looking forward to the final 011 * r soccer club, thanks to the keenness of its members, is now in a fairly strong position, the nlayers taking a lively mS in their activities, and an exeeflcmt spirit of sportsmanship exists both on and off the field.