THE YOUNG MEN'S CLUB.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2675, 2 November 1882, Page 4

THE YOUNG MEN'S CLUB.

-The promoters of the movement in favor of the establishment of Young Men's Clubs in Christchurch and suburbs, are to oe congratulated upon the success attending their efforts in connection with the metropolitan one. To this success many of our leading citizens have contributed in no small degree, but especial praise is due to his "Worship the Mayor, whose interest in the club since its formation has been keen. In every way his "Worship has been most zealous in promoting its welfare, and to his untiring efforts, aided by the other gentlemen of the committee, is due the fact that the club now possesses commodious and convenient premises of its own, -which were formally inaugurated last night. Before proceeding to detail the proceedings, it may be as well just to give » sketch of the accommodation provided. Xn. front is a large room, fitted with small tables, and furnished with papers, books, &c This will be used as the reading room. Beyond these again are two smaller rooms, in which are draughts, chess, and other games, and the fourth or last room is to be devoted to the use of the educational classes in connection with the club, of which there are several now in full operation. The rooms are bright, clean, and cheerful, and the lads have now a very pleasant meeting place. Amongst those present last night were Messrs Hogben, Miller, Packe, Malcolm, March, and Crs. Hiornß and Kiver. A goodly number of the youthful members ■of the club having taken their seats, — His "Worship the Mayor said —My young friends, —I have been requested as president of your club to say a. few words on this occasion of the inauguration of what I hope will be your permanent club house. I have much pleasure in congratulating I you on your hearty response to our invitation to become members, and on the manner you have availed yourselves of the privileges offered to you, and on your general good behaviour. So far, I am much pleased that our anticipations and expectations for the club's success have been fully realised. This proves that the undertaking was a step in the right direction, and its continuance will, I am sure, be a great advantage to you. It is the intention of the committee to offer you every inducement for instruction, recreation, and amusement, to occupy your spare time pleasantly and profitably, of which you *re at liberty to avail yourselves unfettered iccording to your inclinations. Of course ;he institution is only now in its infancy, ind we hope to improve and perfect it as lime advances. There are many who feel he want of further improvement in their sducation, who have been forced to leave chool early or have neglected to take ad- i |;e of the means then to their hands, et this want several gentlemen have volunteered their valuable services a classes for instruction in several most useful branches of education, i those who wish it will have ample unities of improving themselves in iubjects in which they may feel deThe promoters and gentlemen ive so kindly volunteered to instruct all consider themselves amply re--1 for any trouble or expense they tcur, if you show by earnest attenld good conduct that you appreciate enefit by the privileges offered to There is no time better for improvurselves than in youth. No doubt sf you think, as others have done you, that you have learnt all that ssary to carry you through life, but ill surely discover that you really jut little, and then regret that you ot made more of the opportunities have been afforded you. There are advantages to be gained; by being .ted in this way you will learn the tions of each other, and such an tion often creates a lifelong friend■hich is so useful and pleasant in areer through life. It is the intenthe committee that you should take i share in the management of the ut of course it will be their duty, ; me add also their pleasure, in conce of your inexperience, to superad endeavor to further the proof this institution. The cornexpect of you to respect the laid down for your guidance jood conduct, and to submit illy to those in authority, whose .is to see them carried out. My best are for the welfare of this club, and srely hope that the objects of the ;ers may be fully realised. [Cheers.] leclare this club open for the use of nbers. [Loud cheers. 3 March then called for three cheers : "Worship the Mayor, which were with hearty goodwill. An ample of " sparkling " lemonade having rovided, the health of liis Worship •unk with three times three and I honors. iVorship, in responding, thanked the r the compliment, and said that he . there would not be the slightest sh to larrikinism, but that all would themselves and try to the utmost to themselves of the opportunities I by the club for improvement, lalcolm having said a few words, an lment was made to the library, i programme of songs, See., was most bly gone through by the boys.