Y.M.C.A.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2125, 17 April 1914, Page 3

Y.M.C.A.

BOYS' KASTJS.II CAMP.

Tho ninth annual ctimp of the Y.M.C.A. Boys' Department, liokl at Mr. W. H. Field's farm at Waikanae, was a great success.

■This year the competition for the; neatest tent was exceptionally keen, only 'Ak points separating the winning tout (261 points) from the lowest (23$ points), tho maximum being 28 points. Preceding breakfast each day physical drill was given by tho director, followed by. a. short run over the hills-.

Football, races, and swim" ming were the- order* of tho day's sports. In the eveniii" concerts, etc., were held. At the Saturday concert a number of Waikanae residents were jji«?seHi:. ?*• XicM secured ihe running; championship in tho junior division, and •!. Paund in the intermediates. Mr. W. K. Field, in addressing the boys after tent- it!-

spoction, on one occasion, gavft a vevy hearty invitation to the? committee, to tnnw again to AVaiknnae. He alio offeral a trophy, bat il lias not yet bpntt decided for what tin's shall be _ presented. Tho bovs' department of Hie y.M.C.A. approciato Mr. Fk-Ws. kindness and also that of iiis farm staff.

AVhilst giving llio lads plenty of sport and amusement, tho religious side was not lost sight of, as each morning Bible study was conducted in tho tents, and evening prayers conducted before lights out.