New-York tribune., 1875-02-02
WOMEN'S WORK IN THE CITY.
THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE YOUNG
LADIES' CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

RRID. AND W. K. DODGE, JR
Last evening there was q largely attended
meeting Of the Young Ladies' Christian Association at
Association Hall, and addresses upon the difficulties
surrounding womcn's work and the best methods OF
mrmountinR them were made by the Rev. DIR. Adams.
whelaw Reid, and VIM. T. Dodge, jr. On the platform,
hesde the speakers. we're seated the Rev. Dr. Arnold,
Morris X Jesup Judge LarremOre OF the Court of Com
Pleas. James Stokes IT, and several other gentle
men Of prominence; and In the audience. Mrs. Jayne,
the President OF the Young ladies' Association, and
others OF its officers noticed The programme OF
the evening began with the rendition OF suppe's
" Poet and Peasent" the organ Dr. Arnold
invoked the Divine blessing, and Mr.. Jesup'
who presided, introduced the Rev. DR.. ADAMS
He first thanked the audience for their attendance on
behalf OF the Ladies' Association and stated that as there
10000 in the city between ihe ages OF 10
80 the need apparent OF association OF this
character. which shall extend helping hand utter
cheerful word, provide pleasant home 10 tne pro-
portion OF these women:that in poverty ana want
DR. Adams then came forward, and holding up 'ne an'
nual report, said;
ADDRESS OF THE REV. DR.. ADAMS
uv.v0 falls ppon the heavy and somber lines with
which the first ps sc OF this annual report IS bound IN
token OF mourning share IN the sorrow "heh Is 4I'
by all the members and friends OF TINS AssoclauOn Oo
cause OF the recent death OF whom they nave non
ored az its founder. WreathS Of cypress rather 'nan
gArlands Of rose and myrtle are the symDoIs OF 'ne
hour I have entered the hall under the shadow OF
nother grief having ust heard Of the sudden death OF
one eminent In his profession who was most intimate
friend and associate aud classmats in college life so
many years ago. Well II good men and Pood women
must die let be grateful for this that The good
causes which they were identified will i've on as
the trees live when the leaves fallen in the Autumn
and that the good which they have done In life never
can be inferred with their bones The highest euiogy
that could be pronounced upon any who have been
engaged in good causes is simply this their death
public bereavement.
Mr. Chairman. ! have long and most intimately been
acquainted even from his birth. with tho brother, and
now count myself very thappy TO cultivate the ac-
Quainance Of the sister in our family of Christian As
sociatons II there need Of Young heus Christian
Association, equal not greater, need was there OF
Young womau's Christian Association. You see have
not cited the title OF the organization exactly as 1t is
printed but trust shall not be accused OF anything
like hypercricism n take tho liberty, by reason OF
INV years TO cay that think should have advised tax
ing the name OF "The Young WOmens Christian Asso-
eiation." "The Young Mems Christian Association"
falls upon my rather better than The Young Cen
tlemen's Christian Association" However, we are IN
the habit believe IN this country OF mixing up these
words In rather a promiSouOus way. Laughter We'll,
rose IL lust as sweet by another Let us
look At the Office use intention OF this most excel
Ient Christian organization.
Christian philanthropy iu time is characterized by
two distinct features one that more and more is 1t
becoming OF ASN 'NO O""4
b-growing Of this, thnk-hat 1t ia not solitary,
not individuals 1t is organized. 1t is associated Good
men and women have learned the wisdom OF combining
tOgCtte for the accomplishment OF one and the same
result knowing that tune can be economical and power
can 30 better applied It Is popularity Of Christian
and every where that the more spechc
~ becomes, the more not only Of success viii
attend the undertaking, but the shall ind 10
do The way Lord besses his disciples Is by giving
them ucw opportunities to do good Is not that true,
Nr Chairmaut Haven't VIC all observed that In our
city when there been organization for we'll
dong and when have managed It well and wisely,
they have found it work into another and into another.
and 90 there is limit to this work-there never
viii be until whole city aud land and
world shalt be brought under the best influences
OF Christian truth We'll, are living here in large
city all of us familiar more or less with status
have been presented Of The evils OF great cities
Hero multudes Of ithOse who are In circum-
stances TO require personal eAeI'ISn IN 10 e~in M
tho OF their subsstenoe. IDfy are IN
assembled here TONIGHT. they are stricken with pow
ery they have respec aud al that they ask Is
any condition which should respect and with when
We shosd hoaftily sympathze. II IL tnat OF young
man or "A young woman who IL deslrOus OF honest oecu
patton, aud who finds II very difficult 20 discover WHAT
II shall be- where find IT, Look at the circumstances
into the city Of The class represented 10y
this very institution Can you conceive Oi tllng more
fororn than that OF Young woman coming to tins city
IN the hope Of folding honest occupation, II che comes
smong sranEersi Perhaps she has received iufOrma-
ton ed and she las 10 tho -tropo-
when would have wiser for her 70 remain in
hertursl But dcut for Us TO understand AL
ls subjected aud by which the many have
been Compelled TO leave their homes Perhaps
daughter Induced by most honorable motives and
heroic spirit has gone forth to seek employment TO
hghton the burdens Of sn honored parent Then there
who do not md the occupations at home
IN that dul rural lie winch their natures demand.
IWas quite startled iu reading ihe statistics OF some
OF largest luustc asylums 10 nnd that the
greatest proportion OF the inmates % those Institutions
were OF females from the country; Just tnat
Soni4 hs most exempt from sad e1i.cuous
.no"S 70 giys ~ @stion 70 Good through this
hyster6h Gag6etsm, and liie 4 iad1enid and maao
TSS ss E1t SdsS 6i SSeG1sGn 1s an the STns 69
land WHO are sehing just for tins one thng-honest
1SSnorAble ocoupauoqs
40 much interest as this: The real OF American
OF the present day aud perhaps the one most
as VIC usfd TO call those who are desiguate9 here
by tue name Of servants" No good woman can be 6et
U domestic labor dignhcd in tue minds Of those
ted for H. the prevailing horror OF service wi be
srce Of such will endear them TO those whom they
serve and who Will become tbelr true friends"
us great deal 70 do this city IN the way Of correcting
prevalent false Considering the relations
ence they upon the lender bodies aud minds
Of little children; considering how much the real com
upon this class OF persons cannot conceive OF a po
stion which one who is 50 disposed NAV be so
sure Of securing the confidence respect, Affection and
admiration Of all intelligent people as those " no
engaged this department OF domestic service. have
had occasion 70 turn my thoughts great deal 10
this subicct in years past aud let me tell you have
come clear conviction that there ia more 10 be
laid the charge OF those who employ this class when
they disposed TO complain aud fret because Of do
Desuo inconvenience aud unhappiness than. think,
look with astonishment upon the selicontrolt the
proper behavior the fathuness The truthfuness and
and treat them Christian people IN homes DO
you not feel this is good counsel How many occupa-