YOUNG CITIZENS LEAGUE

Hokitika Guardian, 5 November 1921, Page 2

YOUNG CITIZENS LEAGUE

BRANCH FORMED AT HOKITIKA. At the Town Hnll yesterday after; noon at four o’clock a meeting’, luli ■ riCcl ly allied, wits held to meet three Auckland representatives of the Young Citizens League of Auckland. The -Mayor presided and about twenty representative citizens were present, includiig on member of the fair sex. .Air Perry in introducing the delegates, Mr K. C. Cutten, S.M. (President). Dr C, K. Maguire, Honorary medical officer oi the LeagUe, tlntl Jlf H. Stebbiitgj organising Secretary, ex; pressed the regret that the mfietillg had been called at Such short hot ice: He introduced the gentlemen wild sevdifikly spoke fit Krone length, outlining this aim of the visit, which was for the purpose of stirring interest in the movement. It was stated that the League’s objective was first to attract the,interest- and stir the conscience of the publice to tlie need and duty of educating aml protecting the rising generation morally and socially, as well as encouraging in the young the aspirations that make a nation strong in the best pialities. All great endeavour is founded on character. Lately in New Zealand there has been among the young a moral land slide. The second aim of the League is to energise fill the existing institutions Charged ,'V 1 ,! care of the yoittig of nur land, and l* make these institutions co-operate and extend their activities to embrace all in need. Thirdly, the League aims to form clubs of all kinds, for mental, moral and physical culture, so as to build up the best nation here that the world has seen. The country is equal In it, and with the help and assistance that they confidently expected to receive they had every hope in being successful. It was mentioned that in Auckland a monthly magazine “The_ A’oung Citizen” was published with a circulation of 9000, reaching the schools and homes of the people and it eyas doing good work in their aim ol uplifting tho younger generation. The addresses were closely followed, and heartily applauded. After a question or two had hew asked, Mr R. Wild moved that a branch of the Young Citizens League he formed id Hokitika, expressing appreciation of tile aim of the movement. The Rev Mr Pun-lias seconded the motion, stating that the movement was one that should have their hearty support. Tlie motion was agreed to unanimously. Mr S. J. Preston moved that fill present form the Executive. with power to add to their nuifiboi fil'd that Mr Irvine he Secretary.—Seconded hv Mr Niven and carried. Mr Preston moved that the Executive appoint a President’, Vice-Presi-dents and other officers at a subsequent meeting.— Seconded bv Mr Nit eu and carried. Mr Cutten returned thanks tor tli" very flattering reception given, and for the action taken. He pointed ortt that the work of the Eeague being nunsectarian and non-political was unlimited in its secure and power for Some details were discussed and then Mr James Park moved a hearty vote of thanks to the visitors for their attendance and information, and wished the movement every success Hus was carried by acclamation and the gathering dispersed at 5.30 p.m., ie ■ -l . to.iviii.r tor Greymouth,

visitors at once leaving for Greymouu., where tt.ey were holding another meetinn $ p.m.