WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 1965, 15 April 1919, Page 2

WORKERS' EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

Mr G. At. Henderson, 15. A., has been appointed by I lie Tutorial Class Committee ns lulor for Hie Vf.F.A. cbiss in Indus!rial History and Economics in Foxton. He lias arranged to commence in’s work in Foxlmi on Hie evening' oi' Friday week, 2511) insj., when his address will be open to Ibe subscribing' students and the juddie as well. Those who by donations so generously helped in I lie formation of the class are particularly invited to attend, when the working and aims and objects of (be organisation will lie niadd*clear to them/ Friday has been decided on as the most suitable class night, and the 'Borough Council has granted the use of the Council room for the purpose. The meeting place for the opening night wilt be announced later, as it is probable that (he Council Chamber will not lie huge enough to accommodate the

students and general' public who wish to,attend. The local organising committee has met with considerable success in Their canvass for funds and students. A full class of 30 is already enrolled, and everything points to a successful year’.-' work. Letters received by the local secretary from Professor Hunter, who is acting as general organiser, AL* D. K. Kennedy, secret:iry of the Wellington Centre W.F.A., and .Mr Robison, registrar Victoria University College and Secretary of the Tutorial Class Committee, all express appreciation of the success attained by the Foxton branch. Professor Hunter has promised to arrange for a supply of text books as soon as these have been decided, on by (he class, and he also is interesting himself in providing the beginning of a class library from books procurable in Xew Zealand. The Secretary wishes to acknow - ledge receipt of the following additional donations: —Air A. \V. Pearson £2 2s, Foxton Racing Club £1 is, N.Z. Shipping Coy (per S. F. Moorhouse) £l, Is, Foxton Branch X.Z. Labour Parly £1 Is, Foxton Chamber of Commerce £2 2s. Application has been made to the Alanawalu County Council for assistance, and it is probable that that body will vote a donation to the funds.

Sumo items of; interest in connection with the AV.K.A. movement will be contributed later.