Y'S Men Receive Charter

A branch of the Y's Men, a service club within the Y. M. C. A., was formed in Nelson 12 months ago, but last month, having satisfied the sponsoring club, Invercargill, that it had filled all qualifications, the club received its charter. The Y's Men is similar to Lions and other service organisations, and is international. It was formed in the United States in 1921. (Pix by Russell Knapp)

The Board of directors take the oath of office. From left: Jack Robinson, Peter Harte, Jack Hanna, Cyril Martin, Graeme Todd (secretary), Peter O'Connor (president) and Alan Ingold, New Zealand District Governor.

Sheriffs Bert Budd (Invercargill), Ray Burton and Allan Russell seem to be counting the take

Alan Ingold was one who was caught

Mr and Mrs R T. Sauer (Mr Sauer is chairman of the Richmond Y. M. C. A.).

George Briggs (national Y. M. C. A. secretary), an unidentified Invercargill member, and Mrs and Mr George Power).

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The Nelson Photo News

No 79 : May 27, 1967

Y'S Men Receive Charter