Y.M.C.A. WAR WORK

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3126, 3 July 1917, Page 7

Y.M.C.A. WAR WORK

COMPLIMENTARY LETTER FWOiX A COMMANDING OFFICER. Just before -the arrival of ono of our troopships jn the Old Lund, thoroprceentativo of tho Y.ir.CA. on board, PieldKecrolury H. JT.'iwectt, received from Cnptaiii .1. Keir, 0.C., tho following letter of 'iinpreciatiou of his 'liorviciW!—"l wish to put on record for roieronco tho splendid work doiio by yourself ,whilo. associaled with the troops on board, this viissol. It is •universally .known, tho masfnilicout Yiny your great organisation bus risen to Iho occasion 'luring Iho continuance of this great world war. Tho great work which it has done, and ia stiH.doing, is history.

"Wo on this vessel have boon nearly three months at «c;t. It is a lonjf ocean voyage to have coniined together over a thousand soldiers, comprised of nearly ;ill .bi'auchcs of tho norvico. Tho part playsd by yflursclf to entertain and amiiso these soldior.s, tho amount of labour you havo put into (ho various movoments, such art sports gatherings, cntertuinmonls, providing literature of all kinds and Bupplios of material for correspondence, and the iannmerablo other kindly notions which, go to convert a long and dreary voynßO into n pleasant one, havo been tho subject of remark by all ranks on board.

"One of tho most important features (x> bo considered with largo bodies of men. herded together is their spiritual, wolfaro. Wo havo all noticed how earnestly and conscientiously you havo endeavoured to interest tho men in, tins pliaso of a soldier's life. Your organisation may well bo proud of tho splendid results achieved. "U'hen. I sav that the conduct and discipline of all ranks on board this transport havo been exemplary, and wish to accord you tho full measure of commendation which is your due; anil on behalf, of tho officers, non-commissioned officers and men, I would nek you, as representing tho Yoiinj; Ken's Christian Assooiation, to accept our erateful thanks for tho downright, consistent, and untiring assistance you havo afforded us."