A DAY'S WORK

Waikato Times, Volume 87, Issue 13275, 2 September 1916, Page 4

A DAY'S WORK

£SOO WANTED. WAIKATO HUT FUND. Ihe work of tlie Y.M.C.A. is wellknown in New Zealand, and men in camp speak with great enthusiasm of the services of this organisation in camp. Hut this work is also carried as near the firing line as possible, and it has been found necessary to provide hutments at the front for the troops wherein they can rest and amuse themselves, and it has been decided that each district in New Zealand will provide the means for erection and maintenance of a hut for its own men. A representative of the Y.M.C.A. visited Hamilton last week, and put the position before a meeting representative of the various patriotic organisations. It was agreed that Hamilton's contribution should be £SOO, and it is desired to raise that sum in one day. A decisive step was taken last evening when a meeting of delegates from the Patriotic Committee, the Victoria League, the Red Cross, and the Sports Club was held. Mr Valder, who presided, pointed out the necessity of having such a Hut, which would be controlled by the Y.M.C.A.. The sum of £I3OO was required from the Waikato, Hamilton's share being £SOO. A meeting of the patriotic bodies had decided that the quickest method would be by personal canvass. The very few of the civilians made anything like the sacrifice the soldiers made, and it was not only their privilege, but their duty to give ungrudgingly. Considerable discussion followed, and it was decided on the motion of Mr Valder that a personal canvass be made on September 15th, and a circular be issued within a five-mile radius of Hamilton. The question of getting canvassers was dealt with and each member of the committee undertook to obtain five. It was particularly desirable to raise the whole sum in one day by canvass, so as to avoid, if possible, a street collection.