Y.M.C.A.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXIII, 30 April 1926, Page 8

Y.M.C.A.

ANNUAL MEETING. Tlio annual meeting of the Y.M.C.A. was ncKt last n.giu, Mr C. G. vogeier (vice-president; occupying the-chair. Hie report tor the year stated that the building alterations Avlnch have been completed during tiie year have placed tho Association in an excellent posit.on to cater lor tile' puyj.cai uep-.ri.meuc and Hoys’ work. The iviiole plant is now m full commission and is proving a marked improvement upon the previous arrangements. Ido additions include a new gymnasium 50 x 3U Avith apparatus room, dressing room and snoAvers, and a boys’ games room -10 x 30 ivitn vestibule and conveniences. A large store lias also been provided above tno boys' room and this, together with vunous rooms on tho first noor of the building, has been leased to Messrs H. Goukl and O. The large hall, also on the first, floor, has been leased to Messrs Sargood Sou and Eweii. Tho balance sheet blioavs that the donations received to date in connection Avith the special appeal that Avas launched last year to meet tho expenses of these alterations etc., have amounted to over £3OOO. Several small promised amounts are still unpaid, but tneso are not suoavii oh the Balance sheet. Another £SOO is needed to reach the campaign objective and put tho Association upon a thoroughly workable footing, lhe carrying out of these alterations and additions very seriously disorganised the programme of activities for the greater part of the year. Noav, however, oolu departments are able to recommence activities m their new quarters. The football club again entered a lh.ru gram; team in tue South Canterbury Rugby Union competition and wmle not winning tueir grade competition mid an enjoyable season’s play. The scven-a-skle team Avon the third grade competition .n Timaru. The annual match Avith the Dunedin Y.M.C.A. team was played in Timaru, the visitors proving victorious. The Dunedui team were entertained by the local team and the visit lvas a pronounced success. The Tennis Club has again had a successful season. 'The courts are in excellent condition and I rvere used by tho South Canterbury Lawn Tennis Association lor men! 'annual tournaments during the Christ-. ! mas holidays. The Amateur Athletic Club had tlte best season dnee itv formation. A. larger number of entries have been received for the sports meetings and a much greater interest has been snown nv Win public. Billiard tournamcius were held and ivero well patronised during tlte Avinter. lhe trophy, for tho highest aggregate icon; (or the fcatui was Avon by Mr E. Wilson. The hoys’ department is now iu lull swing, sixty boys being «>ti the roll. The- primary schoolboys groups are especially promising and a liuinbei oi intermediate members of the As-nc ation are acting as leaders, lhe groups meet each Aveek and an endeavour is made to provide a real foursquare programme, so that each boy will be encouraged and i ssistod to develop himself on his spiritual, physical, intellectual and social side. . . Three gentlemen occupying prominent positions in the Association movement visited Timaru during the year—Mr Holmes in May, Mr E. E. Robinson in July, and Mr McMillan m March. Eaclt of these gentlemen gave inspirational' talks -and met members of the Association in conference upon y M C V problems. Visits such as these mean much to the Association, fostering as they do, wider interests and broader viewpoints. The Board desires to express its thanks to the many voluntary workers Avho have assisted in making tho Avoik possible,' and to those who have generously helped financially; to thoso aa|o have donated trophies, etc.,- for the club competitions: to His AYorslnp the Mayor for his kindly interest and assistance; to Mr AV. H - Walton, ( lonoraiy Association* -0 t° - Association for assisting with tranimg Avorkcrs and the National Oomnuttce rag Ilia king SS fo lMffi o' su ccess" ' of tlio Association’s Avork. „ A detailed balance sheet was P>c c«n+<vl bv the general secietaij U u * IS CL CliffdenD »»d the report and balance sheet wore adopted. \ general discussion took place concerning the work of the Association during the veav, and satisfaction aus “XtSJvlltf.f.to.te to the Board of Directors, and to the general secretary for tluir Avork during the year, on behalf of the young men of tlie toAvn and district. At the close of the general mooting tho Board' of Directors met, when Mr Vogeier was elected vice-president Mi H. Oram lion secretary, and Mr B. L. Blodorn, lion treasurer. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to the retiring members of tho iSoaicl of Management. The folloiving were elected to the Board of Directors for the ensuing vein - :—Messrs B. L. Blodorn, C. G. Vogeier C. W. Cameron, AV. Simpson. H. ID ram, P. B. Foote, S. Andreivs and AV. G. Invin.