THE UNITED INSTITUTE.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 835, 13 October 1916, Page 4

THE UNITED INSTITUTE.

WOEK AT FEATHERSTON CAMP. The Free Churches of New Zealam are availing themselves of the opportu nities for work in our training camps Since thi outbreak of hostilities thon sands of pounds have been spent in th< erection, equipment, and maintenance of well-apportioned institutes. In Fea therston ('amp the Christian spirit am brotherhood has been demonstrated b\ the erection of a large three-hallei: building by the Presbyterian, Methodist Baptist, Congregational, Chur.li ol Christ Churches, and Y.M.C.A. Tht buildings have cost nearly £22~)<). Thret chaplains are in charge —Captains 11. G Gilbert, L. B. Xeale. and Secretary C V. Mohr. The writing-room, which ae commodates 100 men, is frequently over taxed, there being occasions when tin chaplains' rooms are placed at the rlis posal of the men. The popularity o' this well-organised institute, which i lighted with electricity, may be realise. when it is known that no fewer thai 10,000 letter headings and 3000 en velopes are used every week. The Ex eeutivc Committee has just ordere< 1100.000 letter headings ami 150,000 en velopes. involving an expenditure o: over £2OO. The games rooms are an un ending source of recreation, and to pro vide for the further amusement of tin men, the executive is considering tht expenditure of another £IOO on indooi games. Hospital visitation claims tli< special attention of the chaplains, whf see that the patients are well suppbei with writing and reading material. Tin Sunday services are popular, the singin< being a great feature.