Y.M.C.A. CONVENTION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 1509, 16 January 1914, Page 5

Y.M.C.A. CONVENTION.

LARGE GATHERING EXPECTED.

The second New "Zealand national convention of the Young Men's Christian Association is to ho held in Auckland during the first week of February in conjunction with a general tournament, open to all members of the association. An elaborate programme has been arranged by the general secretary (Mr. A. Jameson).

j The convention, which will be under the presidency of Professor M. K. Pickeu, I national chairman for New Zealand, com- | mences on February 3, and will continue j each morning until Fehrttiry 6. The pes- ! Bions will bo taken tin by the necessary | work of organisation, the discussion and 1 adoption of a national constitution, and I discussions on the proposed opening up i of rural branches of the association, the question of co-operation with other organisations, the extent and mctii'd of work i ill military tamp*, and other qtirs-tif.ns. Chief among the deh'.atef .md visitors to die convention will be lhe national chairman for Australasia (Mr. E. K. Peacork, of Melbourne), the lrateinai delegate from Australia 'Mr, Matthew Macfiirlane), the national chairman for New Zealand 'Professor M. K Puke,,, of Victoria Col- !'"."■ Wellington), and tin president' at Wellinu'tou 'Mr 11. W. Kcrsh-v), ChristImr. h Mr William (";«,wj. ami* \V,Miga.nu; Mr. I,en. Hassett). '1 he reception will h. ; held on Fehiuarv 2 bv the Auckland presid.nt (Mr. A.' ('. Caugliev) and Mrs. Cau.'liey. '

'I In- tournament lias bun divided into a number of different c!ai*'\s. including sports, tinmmmij, music nn.l literary competition--, and various umiiiis. As river 70 r.-pre .1 nt-i' ivi". from >>.- t'li Southern associations intend comp«'tiir.' in tin' vanous {•',cuts against the Auckland members, it, is expe, i-d that wine keen ,i,i,u-..:.s will be v. itn.-s. .1.

On l-rhruarv 7 the visiting members will be taken lor a motor trip to the Wait ulcere l!-in-e>. (he athletic sports will be held on the afternoon and evening' of February 4 and "ii I lie evening of February 5 i L'vim.asti. display will be given ,',, lac Exhibition con. e,t 1-.1;.