Y.M.C.A.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 3034, 3 November 1908, Page 3

Y.M.C.A.

NATIONAJ. CONVENTION

The first National Convention was held in Melbourne from Ociooer 4th to 18th. Delegates froin the Young Men's Christian Associations throughout Australia and New Zealand were present, and discussed matters in connection with advancing the work of the Y.M.C.A. Mr Bragg:, of Melbourne, was elected ctiairman, Senator Varden, of Adelaide, vicechairman, Mr Tribe, ge;,tral secretary at Ballarat, recurdirig secretary. The special features of tha Convention were the Giscussions in connection with boys' work, country work, and foi*eign field effort; also the relation of the Y.M.C.A. to the Churches. In connection with country work, New Zealand is the first to avdance in the work. At Hamilton, and Masterton centres are being formed with a view to linking up the work with the cities. The question of the Maori work is under . serious consideration, Masterton being the only Association making any jnove in the matter at present, foreign work is now well under way. The Convention also recorded its approval of the work done by the National Comnrttee, whose work is •of special importance. The next Conference will be held in Wellington in 1910.