The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1894-05-12
ENJOYABLE AFFAIR LAST NIGHT.
Reception Given by the Ladies' Aux
iliary Of the Y. NJ. c. A.
Interesting Exercises That Many Per-
sons Enjoyed-work of the
Auxiliary Last Year.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Young
Mems Christian Association gave a recep-
ton to the membership last nlgnt
Shortly before o'clock the parlors were
filed with members of the fair sex,
adorned with handsome bouquets. and
prepared to receive their friends in the
most happy manner. The rooms were
conveniently arranged for the occasion
and everything was done that could make
the social gathering success.
Before the regular programme was in
stituted the assemblage was favored with
concert by the band, which was much
appreciated. The cool, delightful even
ing contributed to insure large attend
ance, and the Reception Committee ex-
erted itself to make Rll callers feel at
home.
The first number on the programme.
an overture by the band. under the direc-
ton of General Secretary Miller, was
creditably received, Notwithstanding
frightened canine howled loud enough to
raise the dead during the performance.
Secretary Miller made happy speech
which put every body into good numor
and caused corroding cares to be forgot
ten. Then the band had another inning
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stirred the patriotism OF the aud1torss
awakened pleasing associations OF past
years and provoked vigorous onset OF
well-merited applause.
A cornet duet by Messrs. g. A. Miller
and S. 3. Nourse received hearty en-
core.
The Secretary then made the announce
ments and offered various suggestions as
to the mode in which association work
should be aided and encouraged. a series
of games was then played, which occa-
stoned much merriment.
By this time the pangs of hunger began
to make themselves felt, and the ladies
brought forth some delicious eatabies TO
appease the appetite. There was no DIS
count on the quality OF the stuff they had
prepared. 1t nit the right spot. The
members of this branch OF the organiza-
ton are thorough connoisseurs IN the
culinary art and prefer to give attention
to the practical affairs OF life rather than
to run about the country seeking to cure
all the evils Of society by agltatlng for
woman suffrage.
GENERAL NOTES.
The privileges OF the reading room of the
Young Mems Christian Association have
been utilized very thoroughly during the
present year. The place is crowded
every evening with those who delight to
avail themselves of the facilities thus
afforded for augmenting their store OF
knowledge.
The band continues to excite the en-
thusiasm of its mem bers, and an inn
proved quality of the music rendered is a
noticeable mark of progress. The must
clans will make trip up the river to-
day for several miles. They will play at
q school entertainment in the evening,
and will return in sober condition about
midnight.
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of the Capital City was held IN the par
1ors this week TO reorganize the work OF
the Ladies' Auxiliary Committee OF the
Association.
The work of the auxiliary during the
last year has been productive of excellent
results, and there are many women IN
Sacramento who have the work of the
Y. NJ. Q. A. &C heart, and who should be
willing and ready to join in the work for
the saving of the young men OF the city.
Every woman who believes in the saliva
ton of the sons and brothers, and III the
uplifting of the lives of ali, is invited TO
assist in making the Ladies' Auxiliary
the strong right arm of the work for
Sacramento's young men. The young
ladies are especially invited to assist in
the work. The influence of good women
is an indispensable adjunct to the Young
Mems Christian Association in order that
the best results may be accomplished.
The Board of Trustees met a few even
ings ago. There was a good attendance
and considerable amount of important
business was transacted. a number of
reports were submitted, showing crafty
ing progress along the various lines of as
ISOLATION work. The report of the Gen.
eral Secretary for the past month shows
the following statistics:
Attendance-General, $3.50; training
class, IS, an average of IA per week; mems
meeting. $40, an average OF II per week.
Spiritual-Asked for prayers, Z; signed
cards, 6.
Personsl-Classes conducted, s; en-
ployment secured for 6; otherwise as
sisted, 30; membership expirations, SO:
renewals, q; new members to date, S;
baths taken. 500; daily average gymna-
SUM attendance, %.
Charles NJ. Campbell rendered his res
signation as Treasurer, which was ac-
cepted, and g. A. Miller was chosen tc
ill the vacancy temporarily.