YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

New Zealand Mail, Issue 680, 13 March 1885, Page 25

YOUNG MEN’S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

The annual meeting of the Young Men’s Christian Association was held at the Athenceum Monday night, when, despite the untavorable state of weather, over fifty members were present. The president (Mr Joseph Kitchen) occupied the chair, and, in a few words, introduced Mr David Walker, secretary of the Sydney Young Men’s Christian Association, who expressed the pleasure it gave him to be present at this annual meeting, and encouraged members to continue, in the good work, urging all to be united, and gave as an illustration of the fact that union is streDgth by referring to the success of the S,duey Young Men’s Christian Association. For some time the Sydney Building Fund remained at £B, until one gentleman offered £2OOO ; then other donations followed, which enabled them to erect a building which will cost about £30,000. An interesting address was closed by urging the young men to go forward with faith, courage, and pluck, looking to God for success. The President referred to the success of the association during the past year, and it was unanimously agreed to adopt the annual report and balance-sheet. A ballot for a new Board of Management resulted in the election of the following gentlemen : —Mr J. G. W. Aitken, Rev. J. R. Elliott, Messrs L. Halliwell, A. Hoby, L.D.S, J. Kitchen, H. B. Kirk, M.A., J. Rumgay, C. W. Smith, J. C. Webb, 8.A., Rev W. H. West, 8.A., L.L.B. Arrangements were made to hold a special meeting of members to consider alterations in the Constitution, and after conversation with regard to making the association more attractive, a very harmonious meeting was closed by members singing “ Praise God from whom all blessings flow,” and prayer by Rev Mr Elliott.