OPENING OF CREDITON Y.M.C.A.

The formal opening of the Crediton Branch of the Y.M.C.A. took place at the Town Hall on Friday evening last. There were a large number of ladies and gentle- men present, and the string band of the Exeter Y.M.C.A. played selections during the evening. The chair was taken by Mr. Henry Gadd, J.P., supported by the Revs. T. O'Lea and T. Poole, Messrs. Morgan and Fedart (Y.M.C.A. Secretary for Devon and Cornwall). The meeting was opened by Mr. Fedart, who spoke of the benefits of the Y.M.C.A., and after a selection by the band, Mr. H. W. Gadd gave a stirring address to young men. A collection was taken on behalf of the Crediton Y.M.C.A. The Rev. T. O'Lea spoke on "The will power of man;" and then light refreshments were handed round. The Rev. T. Poole, of Crediton, also gave an address, speaking particularly of his previous connection with the Y.M.C.A. He also gave some good advice to young men. Mr. Collins (Hon. Sec. of Exeter branch) also spoke. Mr. Morgan thanked all who had given their kind help towards the opening of the braneh, and after a short prayer and a hymn the meeting closed.



Saturday 28th September 1901


Crediton YMCA v St Sidwell's United

Y.M.C.A. Team (goal), Snow; (backs), Maunder and Quick; (half-backs), Mesney, Miller, Brooks; (forwards), Lake, Setter, Tonkin, Leach, and Harris.

The above Association match, played on the ground of the former club, on Saturday last, resulted in a decisive win for the Saints by seven goals to nil. The ball was kicked off at 3:35 p.m. by the Y.M.C.A. President (the Rev. W. B. Smith-Dorrien, B.D.)
In the first half, matters seemed very one-sided, St. Sidwell's scoring no less than five goals. In the second, although everything was in their favour, they only managed to score twice. The game was very enjoyable throughout, there being a total absence of rough play. The passing and shooting of the Saints was beyond reproach, and called forth much praise from the spectators. In this half the Y.M.C.A. seemed to last better than their opponents, and had quite a lot of the play, having hard lines three or four times in not scoring. Their best men were Tonkin (capt.), Setter, Harris, Brooks, and Maunder. The latter, as right back, played a "clinking" game, defending well, and rarely missing his kick. Mr. Stoyle acted as referee.

The members of the Y.M.C.A. must not take their beating too much to heart, seeing that this was their first match. Even their opponents admitted, after the game, that this would, with a little more practice and steadiness, make a good team.

Crediton YMCA 0-7 St Sidwell's United 

Scorers 

Published: Saturday 05 October 1901
Newspaper: Crediton Gazette

Image:- Report from Crediton Chronicle