The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1886-11-25
Y. M. c. A.
WEEK OF PRAYER.


The weak of prayer of the Y. M. T.. a.,
which has been remarkably well Il, tended,
clos, d last Slihda. afternoon with iinicn
pray,r Inc, ting AT The Methodist Church.
precia w audience. The meeting was
lid BY Mr.. Guy 60, hiram. and the work OF
our home association, the general work OF
the associdi ion in this country and through
out the rid, the work among railroad
men, aid in schools and colleges, and the
work OF the International Committee,
were spoken of by various members of the
S. aumton Y. NJ. G. A.
The mass of statistical information.
taken from the year book of the Y. NJ. G..
A.. gave abundant proof of the vitality,
growth, and increasing usefulness of this
noble institution. Every lover Of the
good and true. every wellwisher of the
human race. and of the progress of relig-
ious reform. Should rejoice at the wonder
full growth and increasing strength of the
Y. N "a i'll over the world.
In Til, coDnt ction we would call atten-
lin,i Ia tl,e Young LADIES' Christian Asso-
ciatiom Of the Wesleyan Female Colleges
of ON city. which was organized about IA
years ago, and has continued its good work
uhilterruptedly to the present time. This
association was organized and in success
the Y. NJ. G. A. in Stanton. We believe
the organization was the result of the sug-
gestiOn and thoughtful consideration OF
the Rev. DIR. w. A. Harris, who has for
many years presided over the w. F. Col
lege with SO much ability and with such
deep and constant interest in the spiritual
as we'll as the temporal interests of the
young ladies committed to his care.
The Young Ladies' Christian Associa-
ton is organized upon the same basis as
the Y. M. G. Alas corps of officers,
a well selected library, holds its weekly
meetings for religious exercises and for
business, and has an. annual sermon, by
some distinguished divine, at the close of
every session.
Each successive session has seen the Y.
L. G. A. recognized with an average
membership of Co.
1t is impossible to tell the good that has
been accomplished by the young ladies Of
this association in the past IA years.
Coming as they do from more than half
the states of the Union, and going out
again to their distant homes, built up and
strengthened in moral and religious train
ing. and above all. receiving that sturdy
growth in character, and tact in instruct
ing and governing which can only be had
by participation in we'll regulated organi-
cation, they are admirably fitted for the
work of life.
Woman has ever been blessing to the
world, but christianized womanhood,
trained to work for the cause of her
master, is the greatest blessing the world
has ever enjoyed through human agencies.
FIRE.-On Thursday night of last week
about II clock, fire broke out in the Jiv-
cry stables of Mr.. Dennis Brown, and
ragged with great fury until the building
and greater portion of its contents were
consumed. 1t ispresumed to have caught
accidentally. Anumber of horses were in
the stable. but all were saved, Messrs.
Thos. Burke and Mike Croghan bringing
out the last two just as the roof was fall
ing, and when the horses hair was Slnged.
Several parties from Highland and Poca-
hontas had their wagons badly damaged
by the fire and the loads partly consumed
Mr.. M. B. Hamrick lost a buggy. Mr..
Browns loss will probably reach ST 100,
upon which there was no insurance
But for the prompt and efficient work
of the fire department general confia-
grafton could scarcely have been pre-
vented AT times the wind blew fiercely,
| and great fakes of fire were carried
through the air for squares, but careful
watch was kept upon buildings within
the fire range and damage thus prevented
Meantime the firemen were working like
heroes to arrest the spread of the flames
to adjacent buildings, and it was only by
the most extraordinary efforts that their
object was accomplished The scarcity
of hose operated to a serious disadvantage
and came near proving a costly economy,
| If there is one thing that Staunton can
be proud of it is her Fire Department
and it should certainly be the duty Of the
city to supply it with every equipment
necessary.