RED TRIANGLE CAMPAIGN.
AN APPEAL TO FOXTON,
At the Borough Council Chambers last night, the Mayor welcomed Mr Wilson, one of the Y.M.C.A. organisers, from Perth, Western Australia, who has been visiting New Zealand in connection with the Red Triangle compaign, and who looked in on Foxton in conjunction with Mr Porter and Scrgt. Fletcher, of Levin, to see what assistance could be rendered this great organisation locally. The Mayor said very little notice had been given of the visit, but he hoped Foxton would come into line with other towns in showing its practical sympathy with the aims and objects of the Y.M.C.A.
Mr Wilson delivered a very interesting outline of the Y.M.C.A., from its modest commencement to t|ie important position it held today. He said throughout New Zealand a special effort is being made to raise at least £IOO,OOO for the funds of the Y.M.C.A. The appeal was one that must commend itself to every man and woman, whether tHey have sons at the front or not, for the money will be spent in the best of all causes —that of humanity. The war work of the Y.M.C.A. was well known all over the world, and was all embracing, for it treats all alike without reference to nationality or creed. He described the work of the association, which, briefly, cares for the soldiers in camp, at the front, on furlough, when sick or suffering; it is their friend in need, always at hand in tents, canteens, and any place where soldiers are quartered, and so are the reading and writing conveniences, the friendly advice (it asked or needed). In a thousand ahd one things the Association is lightening the terrible ordeals through which the men pass, cheering the homesick lads and keeping them in touch with their kith and kin, providing the men with recreation, and being all in all to them. This grand work entails enormous expenditure, and no one should grudge their mite towards such noble efforts. Not a day passes without many warm-hearted tributes being paid to the Y.M.C.A., and Mr Wilson recounted many touching incidents, Mr Porter said that Levin was out to raise £I,OOO, and the collectors were meeting with a splendid response. He felt sure that Fox ton could do equally as well. Sergt. Fletcher, recently returned from the front, graphically described the good work done by the Y.M.C.A. in the firing line. Votes of' thanks were accorded the speakers, and it was decided to hold a meeting to-night, at 7.30 o’clock, for the purpose of arranging a campaign.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1804, 21 March 1918, Page 2
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427RED TRIANGLE CAMPAIGN. Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1804, 21 March 1918, Page 2
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