New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-19

FAREWELL MEETINGS AND SERVICES PRAISE
FOR THE WORK ACCOMPLISHED.
Lowell, Mass Feb. IS (SpecaD.-The outlook for
the last day Of the Y. W. c. a. Convention was
rather dreary rain falling persisently all the morn
ing Nevertheless many OF the delegates and others
were present at the morning appointment at 9l1
Mrs. Wesley Fisk Smith OF New York presidof
Miss Rice. Manchester. lea iiny 80 singing Ali's
Rces rich contralto voice was heard to-day In the
choir at the Kirk Street Church. Most OF the dele
gates attended the morning services with their en-
tertainers at the various churches Some Of the
past rs to be outdone in hospitality by their
parishioners rendered their pupits to the speakers
of the convention Mrs. i. d. Wlshard spoke for the
Y W. c. A. at the Kirk Street Church. Mrs Wes-
ley Fisk Smith at the First Baptist Church. and
Miss Cook OF the Boston University Settlement. at
the Baptist Tabernacle The first meeting Of the
afternoon prayer meeting Of college dele
gates, held in the parlors Of the church. 1t was Of
special interest nearly all the women's colleges
OF New England, and coeducationai institutions
also, are represented in the convention Following
this came the Gospel meeting for women and girls
led by Miss Carson. Of New-York. The hour was
occupied by song and personal testimony as 10 the
Joy and strength gained In church service. AT the
close OF the meeting the audience invited to a
below to the meeting held there by the Chris
tan Endeavor Society of the church. Many ac-
copied; others remained in the audience ROOM di-
vidng into groups for earnest discussion OF plans
and purposes in association work.
Long before .. m. the hour announced for song
service, the house began 10 fill. Invitations having
been rendered to al the churches 10 attend the
capacity OF the edi:ice was hardy great enough
to contain The audience. The Wellesley rnsi,st
In attendance YESTERDAY and to-day, Il l1ing
much to the pleasure. This quartet consists OF
Misses Chaplin Leaicyi Bhtchcldef and Gushing
The first address OF the evening 70 have been
given by Miss Mary McIroy. who has been detained
by illness NewYork. Her absence throughout the
convention has been much regretted BY those who
have had the privilege o. hearing her IN Other con-
ventions; Her address. which was read. on the pur,
pose and power OF the T. ". G. A. was discussed
Carson and Mrs Wishard and Mrs Smith Of New
York. The second address by II. NJ Moore. of
Boston. Mr. Moore is president OF the trustees Of
Mr.. Moodys school at NOrthield an6 a leader IT.
the Y. N. C. A. His subject. The Field OF Worl:
and Its Cultivation, Was one lie was well httel 10
discuss, and he listened TO with much interest.
The last appointment Of the convention n
farewell service. at which Miss Blanche Zehring.
secretary of the International Convention presided
Such meeting Is ALWAYS the most interesting OF the
convention and this was no exception. Many
the testimonies as TO personal benefit received from
the convention. the delegates speaking OF the new
Ideas. strengthened purpose and enthusiasm with
which they shall go back 10 their associations. All
in attendance here hearty in their praises OF
their entertainment In Lowell. and satisfied with
the success of the three days convention.