V.M.C.A.

Otago Witness, Issue 2804, 11 December 1907, Page 40

V.M.C.A.

The meeting of the Board of Management of the Young Men's Christian Association was held last week.

The report of the Site Committee showed that every effort was being put forth to secure a suitable site, and although several are now under consideration, none of these exactly meets the requirements. A free discussion took place on the future policy of the nssociation, and * sub-oomm*ttee was appointee to '•onsider *ully the arrangements in connection with future work and to discuss the plans for the new building, this committee to submit recommendations to the Board of Management. The committee met on Thursday evening. Various matters in connection with the new building and features of the work were freely discussed, and, judging by the uitention of the board, Dunedin should ere long be possessed of a handsome modernly -equipped V.M.C.A. Building and one suitable for the carrying out of the whole work of the Young. Men's Christian Association. Some of the features contained in the new building are reception hall reading and writing room, games rooms, secretary's office, halls for meetings, classrooms, gymnasium, bowling alleys, swimming pool, plunge and shower baths lockers for members using gymnasium. Then there will be a goodly .number of bedrooms. This will provide a good equipment for the four departments of work — physical, educational, social and religious.

Mr Shaw, of Greenfield, had the misfortuna to be burned out on Friday last. Mr Shaw was working out on the farm and has no idea as to the origin of the fire. The house was insured in the Government Insurance Office for £30, but Mr Shaw estimates his loss at £70 above that amount.

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