Y.M.C.A.

Southland Times, Issue 17682, 15 March 1916, Page 2

Y.M.C.A.

INSTITCTK UN SHOW GROUNDS. The V.M.C.A. has in recent years become an indispensable feature of military camp life, whether among the Territorial regiments in local district encampments, or with the Kxped it ionary Forces at the. Fgypt base or behind the tiring line. An institute lias been tilted up in connection with the infantry camp at the new show grounds, and by mutual agreement the V.M.C.A. represents the Presbyterian and Moth-odist churches also facilities tor reading, writing and recreation are provided in the Soldiers' : Institute, which is conveniently located ! in the dining room section of Die grandj stand. | 'fpe Institute Committee lias a fairly i good equipment, and several concerts ! will he given during the week- for the ■ entertainment of the men. Two aildiI tional attractions, however, are urgently ! required for this work., vi/.., a hagatelc hoard and a gramophone with a supply of suitable records. II is felt Hint it will probably only Ire necessary to rnen- | ii ou these requirements to ensure either | a gift or the loan for the period of the 1 district. camps covering some two i months, by some person who has the inI teresls of our young manhood at heart. ; A grma phone is specially servieahle as ; a means of livening up the time before ; and after meals ami other odd hours 1 compulsorily spent off duty within the camp area, i The general secretary of the V.M.C.A. i will be glad to hear from anyone willing to tissist the Field Service Committee in ! the manner indicated.