FOR OUR WOUNED.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1403, 27 May 1915, Page 3

FOR OUR WOUNED.

YOUNG MEN’S CLUB FORMED. In response to the Mayor’s invitation, fifteen young rneu attended a meeting in the Council Chambers last night to discuss what steps should be taken to assist the girls in their efforts to supply clothing, etc., for the wounded New Zealanders. The Mayor explained that he did not wish the meeting to clash with any other effort, but to afford those who were unable to go to the front an opportunity to assist. He explained what the girls intended to do, and it was ior the young fellows to second the latter’s efforts. The idea was to provide funds to keep the girls busy. The Rev Mr Raine also addressed the meeting. He referred to the war, and said it was time we all realised the necessity for personal sacrifice. “If Great Britain goes down,” concluded the speaker, “our lives will not be worth living.” Mr Munro suggested that the hockey club should charge an admission fee to their matches, and hand over the proceeds to the fund. On the motion of Messrs Munro and Austin, it was decided to form a club, to be called the Foxton Young Men’s Club, with the object ot providing funds for the girls’ guild. Mr W. Mitchell was unanimously elected secretary, and Mr G. Fraser treasurer. It was decided that members subscribe 2s 6d each per week. It was decided that the objects of the club be: (.1) To provide funds to assist tbe Girls’ Guild, (2) any surplus to be paid over to the N.Z. Wounded Soldiers’ Fund. It was decided that subs, be paid every Saturday night, either to the secretary, treasurer, or Mr C. Simmons, The following executive committee was elected : Messrs C. Edwards, C. Simmons, R. Munro, and secretary and treasurer. A vote of thanks to the chair terminated the meeting.