MANAKAU.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 28 July 1919, Page 3

MANAKAU.

BRANCH OF Y.M.C.A. FORMED. I (From Our Own Correspondent). A meeting in connection with tli Y.M.C.A. movement was held at til Parish Hall, Manakau, on Frida; night, when there was a fairly gDOi attendance, Mr Les. Atkins presiding Mr 8. J. Gilbert, organising score tary for the district, gave an interest ing address, setting forth the aims o. • the Y.M.C.A.. and some of its, activf ties. He also explained away somi false impressions re the organisation The Y.M.C.A., he'claimed, catered fo: every part of a nion’s well beingphysical, mental and spiritual. A number of most enjoyable item: were given. Messrs Gilbert and An drew contributed songs, Mr Audreys read an extract from Kipling, wliilt A] essra John Staples and Les. Atkins gave recitations. Supper was provided by the ladies and altogether a very pleasant evening was spent. The following officers of the branch wore elected: —President, Mr Les. Atkins; vice-president s. Messrs W. Dalzell and C. Cotter; lion, secretary, At 1 J. Blair; committee, Messrs Bramley. Dug. Robinson, Howard Andrew, Les. Stujdes, and officers c-x officio. It was the wish of the committee that Mr Andrew be elected president, but Mr Andrew was unable to accede to the request owing to ill-health.

It was decided to hold the first meeting of the branch on Thursday next, in the schoolroom. There will be boxing from 7 to S under Mr Miles, after which Mr Les. Atkins will introduce the subject, “Should bachelors be taxed?” A general discussion will follow.

Friday’s meeting was a very hearty one, and there is every prospect of the Y.M.C.A. getting a good start in Manakau. It is a project that deserves the hearty support of all.