Young Mens Christian Association Lahore
All these photographs are English commemoratives stones and British times building of Young Mens Christian Association located at 16 Shahrah e Quaid-e-Azam (The Mall) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. According to the website of YMCA, 'The Lahore YMCA has a proud tradition of service to Pakistan since 1876. The YMCA has been famous as a venue for historical meetings, social events and imparting quality education. In this fast changing world, YMCA provides increased educational opportunities to learn and have beneficial educational experience in different avenues of learning. YMCA Lahore arranges art and design classes, NCA and PU preparation classes, Language classes, Computer courses, Executive Secretarial Courses, beautician classes, aerobics & Zumba fitness studio, Performing arts classes, Music classes and Mobile phone engineering for the learners.
Prof. Dr. Ibad Nabeel Shad Ex Secretary told me that weekly literary and critical sessions of famous Punjabi literary organization Punjabi Adbi Sangat Lahore had been held at YMCA building from 1961 to 2002.
I found five commemorative stones erected at the building of YMCA Lahore that reads as following :
1- 'In Memoriam B. L. Rallia Ram who ably and faithfully served this Y. M. C. A. For 36 years, chiefly as General Secretary. Died in Lahore on May 5, 1953. ''The Lord Redeemeth the soul of his servants :And none of them that trust in Him Shall be Desolate.'' Psalm 34:22.'
2- ' In Memoriam Major Edward Newbery B. Sc.
The fouder of this Y. M. C. Association in Lahore who died at Simla June 2nd, 1884.
"Blessed are dead which diedin the Lord from henceforth: Yea Saith the spirit that they may rest from their labours and their work do follow them". REV. XIV, 13'
3 - ' The stone is laid in memory of Jhon Shaffaq General Secretary Pakistan YMCA
The architect of modern Lahore YMCA and for his services in spreading the true spirit of YMCA love and brotherhood across the world has served the YMCA for 29 years.
"Let your light shine before others so that they may see your works and give glory to your father in heaven." Matthew 5:10.'
4-'The Furnishings and Pictures in the Lobby of the Lahore Y.M.C.A. are the gift of Miss Margaret Hopper of Honolulu, T.H. USA 1927.'
(The abbreviation stands for "T.H." for 'Territory of Hawaii' as this state was called between the period between 1898 and 1959. Later on it was adopted as the 50th State of USA.)
5- ' The stone is laid in memory of Jhon Shaffaq General Secretary Pakistan YMCA
The architect of modern Lahore YMCA and for his services in spreading the true spirit of YMCA love and brotherhood across the world. He served the YMCA for 29 years.'
Photographs By Ali Babar
Sources:
1- Commemorative Stones
2- Website of Lahore YMCA i, e www.lahoreymca.com
3- Interviw Prof. Dr. Ibad Nabeel Shad Ex Secretary Punjabi Adbi Sangat Lahore.
All these photographs are English commemoratives stones and British times building of Young Mens Christian Association located at 16 Shahrah e Quaid-e-Azam (The Mall) Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. According to the website of YMCA, 'The Lahore YMCA has a proud tradition of service to Pakistan since 1876. The YMCA has been famous as a venue for historical meetings, social events and imparting quality education. In this fast changing world, YMCA provides increased educational opportunities to learn and have beneficial educational experience in different avenues of learning. YMCA Lahore arranges art and design classes, NCA and PU preparation classes, Language classes, Computer courses, Executive Secretarial Courses, beautician classes, aerobics & Zumba fitness studio, Performing arts classes, Music classes and Mobile phone engineering for the learners.
Prof. Dr. Ibad Nabeel Shad Ex Secretary told me that weekly literary and critical sessions of famous Punjabi literary organization Punjabi Adbi Sangat Lahore had been held at YMCA building from 1961 to 2002.
I found five commemorative stones erected at the building of YMCA Lahore that reads as following :
1- 'In Memoriam B. L. Rallia Ram who ably and faithfully served this Y. M. C. A. For 36 years, chiefly as General Secretary. Died in Lahore on May 5, 1953. ''The Lord Redeemeth the soul of his servants :And none of them that trust in Him Shall be Desolate.'' Psalm 34:22.'
2- ' In Memoriam Major Edward Newbery B. Sc.
The fouder of this Y. M. C. Association in Lahore who died at Simla June 2nd, 1884.
"Blessed are dead which diedin the Lord from henceforth: Yea Saith the spirit that they may rest from their labours and their work do follow them". REV. XIV, 13'
3 - ' The stone is laid in memory of Jhon Shaffaq General Secretary Pakistan YMCA
The architect of modern Lahore YMCA and for his services in spreading the true spirit of YMCA love and brotherhood across the world has served the YMCA for 29 years.
"Let your light shine before others so that they may see your works and give glory to your father in heaven." Matthew 5:10.'
4-'The Furnishings and Pictures in the Lobby of the Lahore Y.M.C.A. are the gift of Miss Margaret Hopper of Honolulu, T.H. USA 1927.'
(The abbreviation stands for "T.H." for 'Territory of Hawaii' as this state was called between the period between 1898 and 1959. Later on it was adopted as the 50th State of USA.)
5- ' The stone is laid in memory of Jhon Shaffaq General Secretary Pakistan YMCA
The architect of modern Lahore YMCA and for his services in spreading the true spirit of YMCA love and brotherhood across the world. He served the YMCA for 29 years.'
Photographs By Ali Babar
Sources:
1- Commemorative Stones
2- Website of Lahore YMCA i, e www.lahoreymca.com
3- Interviw Prof. Dr. Ibad Nabeel Shad Ex Secretary Punjabi Adbi Sangat Lahore.
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