St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-01-10
Annual Gathering Of a Very
Useful, Quiet Working
Association.
Hrs. Newport, the President,
Tells Something Of It's
Mission.
interesting Resume Of the
Good Work Done Since
Organization.
Pertinent Hints on Stylish
Dress Illustrated--Social
lettings.

IlO III OF ttlIlu0l llICCbtlIS vi tllO OullS
Woman's Friendly association was held
In the association rooms, corner of Sew
enth and jackson streets, yesterday
afternoon at 1850 o'clock, Mrs. II. NJ.
Newport, president, in the chair. The
meeting was opened with prayer by
Rev. Mr.. Lichtenberger. Mrs. Newport
then addressed the meeting, and in the
course of her remarks said:
The present organization of the Y.
W. f. A. was effected in March last. but
as the bylaws require that the annual
meeting shall take place the second
Monday in January, the records of the
operations are for fractional part of
the year. from March last up to the
present date. The occasion of the or
ganiZation of this society was briefly as
follows: Mr.. and Mrs. Lichtenberger
having been actively engaged for many
years in benevolent Christian work, and
brought into contact with the young
women working in stores and factories,
and seeing and being touched by their
struggles 10 help themselves, and haV-
Ing 1t signally borne in upon them that
they could be of especial service TO
them, opened snail room and invited
them TO use it as place in which to eat
Their lunches and to rest during their
noon hour.
There was an immediate response to
the invitation, twenty-five occupying
the room the first day it was opened.
Although without any visible means, or
resources, their faith, whoe-hearted
conservation and active efforts brought
them help, and the work grew with
wonderful rapidity, confirming them in
their strong belief that they were dis
tlnctly called of God to the work, and
inspiring them constantly with new
hope and courage. Following the lead
lngs of Providence, and guided thereto,
as they believe, in answer to their
prayers. they felt that the usefulness of
the work could be greatly enlarged and
extended ii they could h we the benefit
OF the advice, cooperation and public
support of Christian organization.
This desire.on their part finally took
shape in what is known as the Y. w. T.
A which has been duly incorporated
under the laws of the state Of Minnesota.
his board of managers responded to
their call, with the full understanding
that they were not to direct OF control,
put to supplement and strengthen them
III their efforts. This enterprise, in dis
Junction from ordinary philanthropic
ShOi lOs III a pCCulldI SCISc. DCISOIldl
work. and is the outgrowth of the con-
yictions, environment aud consecrated
zeal of it's proiectorS-and il is desir-
able that this fact should be borne in
mind by all friends interested in 1t. We
all know that other things being equal,
each one OF us can do most successfully
that work in which our hearts and ell
thuslasm are enlisted, and to which we
feel specially drawn. | think | can
truthfully say that the board has stood
behind Mr.. and Mrs. Lichtenberger in
the spirit in which it was organized.
The results have attested the wis
dom of their suggestions and de-
Sires, the attendance during the
past year numbering 125,0O0 The
old rooms having been found made
nuate, the present large, more conven-
lent and attractive quarters have been
secured. The desire and aim OF MIR. and
Mrs. Lichtenberger is not solely to aid
The physical comfort Of those who fire.
4uent the rooms, but to reach their
hearts, gain their confidence. and by
daily and hourly persona! contact, eX-
ample and teaching, to lead them to
cOnsecrate themselves to Christian liV-
Ing. These more cOmmodious accom-
modationS will, it is hoped, enable them
70 carry out their cherished plans OF ell
larglng the scope and increasing the
value of the work by establishing
evening classes, in giving practical in
btructlon Ill cooking, needle work, the
common English branches, hygiene,
stc., FULLY realizing that by increasing
helr knowledge and their ability to
nelp themselves it will be a source of
blessing to them and their families.
Gre.t improvement has been MAN.
Tested in the conduct, manners and
lpirt of those who come here which
IS a source of great encouragement to
al those interested in the work. We
believe the blessing of God has attended
she work, and we trust His continued
guidance and blessing in its prosecu-
lion. The very great interest shown by
}he individual members of the board of
managers, and by the advisory board Of
gentlemen, and by the public in the
operations OF the society, has been most
gratifying and encouraging, and we be-
Speak their continued efforts and SUP
port.
Miss Sanborn, secretary, read her re-
port of the work that had been done in
the few months Of the organization of
the society, which was most encourag-
ing one. The need for such society
was plainly set forth, and the good al.
ready accomplished plainly painted out.
Mrs. Edgerton, recording secretary,
read report of the former meetings,
those that are held monthly, and the
business then transacted. Mrs. Rob-
bins read her report as treasurer, in
which she showed how the association
from two persons. MI and Mrs. LIGHT
enberger, and a sum Sc in the treasury,
had grown to its present size, so that
in less than t@6y4ars they had enlarged
their rooms, had spent S2,375.4l
and still had over 5000 in The treasury.
by request Mrs. Llchtenberger, who is
called the mother OF the association.