IN THE SERVICE OF YOUTH. By Sir Arthur Yapp, K.B.E.
(Nisbet and Co. 8s. (ld.)-In writing his own reminis- cences Sir Arthur Yapp writes incidentally the history of the Y.M.C.A. Brought up in an evangelical household, he tells us that he was " fifteen years old when he became a Christian." He looks back With delight to those wonderful young days "filled with the new joy of Divine love." The whole book gives the reader an impression of extreme happiness. Whether he is on the Western Front or travelling in Canada or organizing Y.M.C.A. centres at home or controlling the War-time food supply of London, he is always, as people say, "in his element," always able to make his work his hobby. He has seen the success of his labours, he has known a number of interesting people, he has "kept friends" with Youth, remained, that is, in sympathy with' a generation divided from his own by un- precedented changes of outlook and environment.. If his dreams come true and the Y.M.C.A. goes on on the lines he hopes, it will cater for the entire needs of Youth. "It will have its place in all great military camps, and as an international monument it will always be working for peace through the fellowship of Youth." Completely non-sectarian, it will remain "loyal to the Church of Christ," and "it will rediscover the prayer-meeting, which is the powerhouse of all Christian Progress." . .
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