BLUE TRIANGLE CLUB.

Otaki Mail, 13 April 1923, Page 2

BLUE TRIANGLE CLUB.

* OTAKI BKANCH. The Otaki branch of the Young Women's Christian Association looks upon 1:>22 as a most successful year, inasmuch as the membership increased, and ii is believed that the girls were heip.nl spiritually, intellectually, physically, and also practically. At the lirst Committee meeting the point was stressed that the letter "C " in the title must be given its lull importance in the work of the Club, and that with all the other activities it should be borne in mind by all that the* main feature of the organisation is thai ■ ii is a Christian Association, it was | arranged that a short address bo given ! each night on a woman character in the I Hible. after which an open disciusio.i I would follow. These talks, which veoic place just before closing vi,uic, were ' found to be both interesting and helpful. The girls were asked to give suggestions and help in the arrangement of the programme for the year, and it was most pleasing to uote that wheteas the previous year they asked for socials, this year they seemed anxious for delates, talks, and also practical help. The intellectual side was catered for I by literary evenings and debates. The | girls became most enthusiastic over the I latter, especially when the subject was 'cue in which they were particularly in- ' terestcd. At the beginning it was I round difficult to persuade some of the | girls to speak, but towards the end they lost their shyness, and became quite "warmed up" to the subject. A remark was made locally to the follow - I i:ig effect:—" What kind of housekeepers are these -iris going i,, make, truing in for all this spoechilyiu '.''' This was surely said by a ••mere" man. because ill a number of debates where always agreed that the successful homemaker topped the list oi all woman's activities. Two evenings were devoted t.i dramatic dialogues, ami i| i* Laid lo say by whom they were enjoyed the I more—the performers or the audience. The physical help look the form of exercises lasting about ten minute.", conducted by one of the girls, who was shown the most beneficial movements by mi ex-drill instructor of the NewZealand Expeditionary Korc< . Lectures were given on two occasions by our local doctors, under the headings. ••How to Keep 'Fit'" and "Geueral (Hints to Health." These lectures [were much appreciated. j Other practical help was given in sewing, knitting, etc. One evening war, devoted to baby clothes, and another to fancy woik. A Committee member was always present, to help with any sewing the girl.- had on hand. The girls were asked m give help themselves by providing articles for a I parcel to be sent to th<- Residential Nursery in Wellington. The response to this request was most gratifying. The Club by no moans rorjjot the old saying. "All work and no play, etc.'* It boasts ping-pong and bagatelle tables, mid two games evenings were held. Two moonlight picnic:, were held on the beach, and were great!;, enjoyed by all. Community singing '■■■■*■ indulged in while the billy boili d. It is hoped that 102.'; will be •: more successful, both for Otaki and all other branches of this grand or-.-a>.isa.-""'nif-Hng of the o<*ki l-vn.-rb r in be held in the Y.M.C.A. ro«m • ■•. thru* noq.u 'jj ic -tudv qifiT it is hoped that all interested in \ W. C.A. wo r k will be present. mm 11 mmmmmnmrnmrnta mm