Y.W.C.A
SSTII ANNIVERSARY. 'flic Young Women’s Christian Association is now celebrating the 85th anniversary of its foundation. This organisation was begun in 1855 by two ladies simultaneously. In the south of England Miss Robarts started a prayer union with a purely spiritual aim, and in London Lady Kinnaird commenced the practical work of opening homes and institutes for voting women in business. In 1887 the two branches united in the Young Women’s Christian Association, which seeks to promote the all-round welfare of young women by means of residential and holiday homes, club and rest rooms, classes" and lectures, and other useful departments. The association has spread all over the world, and the total membership is over half a million. Congratulations on flic anniversary were extended to the secretary of the Palmerston North Y.V.C.A. (Miss M. •Tones') by members of the Manawatu branch of the National Council of i Women at their meeting on Monday.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 118, 17 April 1940, Page 8
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154Y.W.C.A Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 118, 17 April 1940, Page 8
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