Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-22
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Sow chicago Impresse. womnn
Born aud Hrcd in New England,
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MIR Moopy's TRAINING SCHOOL HELPS IT'S
PUPILS To 30.
A private letter received at The Phoenix
office from Miss Colburn, our late employee
and GO worker gives an account Of her
journey to Chicago, Of her impressions Of
the city, aud Of the work among the poor
which Mr. Moody's training school teaches
its pupils to do. We are sure the letter
will he Of general interest outside the office,
and we therefore print herewith its main
portion
Leaving Brattleboro at 3lj ON Wednes
day afternoon, Nov q, Mrs Davidson. Miss
Merrfeld )pf Newfauel, and myself Joined
the New England delegates to the national
convention Of the Womans Christian TEN.
pernncc Union at Palmer, and came through
in Wagner sleeper, without change ar
irving here about 9.30 Thursday evening
The party numbered 81 ladies', representing
all the New England states The Journey
was uneventful, if we except the lovely
sunrise view of Niagara Falls On the
Canada side We were allowed to leave the
cars and spend from five to ten minutes in
gazing at the Horseshoe falls without the
Intervention Of double car windows. On
reaching Chicago the delegates separated
to their various places of entertainment.
and came directly to the Bible Institute.
| 22S La Sale avenue Three adjoining houses
have been thrown together. and will be the
| home of the Young women of the Institute.
! while ON a street lust back Of this a large
! building is being erected. which will contain
| lecture and class room. and lodping, for
/ the men students
Friday. SATURDAY and SUNDAY devoted
to rest. the temperance convention. ami
| getting acquainted with the city. So far
am not fnyornbly IMPRESSED with Chicago
Although it has many magnificent business
and public buildings. ns well as long streets
of elegant residences il. smoke and mud
its 1000 saloons omen. not unlv through the
week but ON SUNDAYS detract most drcid
/ pdly from its attractivcneS~ to New Eng
land bred persou like myself The W c.
/ f T. convention was an enthusiastic and
for the most part. harmonious gathering.
and its sessions were largely attended from
1000 tn 5000 penpl,. being present at times.
. Miss Francis r. Willard was reelected pres
/ iJept hy "a nrarticsIl, uunuiuou, vote
On Monday NV regular work AS "A student
began From IN o'clock to lOli each
morning lessons in vocal music are given
hv Prof n n NcGranahau attendance
uuou which is optional At II o'clock a
lecture ON GLOW To- Study the Bible or a
kindred tonic. i, given by cler.,ylnen of diff
rareut denominations. or by Rev. K A.
Torrev. president of the Institute. hp
l.gs il tn bp the lecturer duriul, the hitter
part of the present week On Monday
mornin,,. instead of the lecture. student,
are called upou to report upon the practical
work tbey have done in the way Of visiting,
etc and advice is given as to how t. deal
with the yarious cases met .essons ON the
miami and nr,au are given i'm the afternoon
Ia all ,,ho d.sirr them We lunch AT n
o'clnck and directly Hftcrva ard the students
are sent ont. two hy two. ON house. to house
call. .ach being given "A certain street or
section. They are required to visit ever,
hons. and tenement. ascertaiuiur the name
and nationality of the occupants. whether
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