The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-11-30
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THE Y. w. C. A.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON The praise
service by Miss II Hansen, OF Salem, was
very profitable, she read the l42 Psalm
as tae scripture lesson.
The Bible study led by Mrs McCreary
of Salem was very interesting. She
proved from the Bible that Christ does
not onlyhold the place OF friend, brother
and parent but also OF bridegroom.
A very well prepared paper on Alaska
was read by Miss Ella Macy, CT New
burg.
Miss Effie Price the international sec.
gave an address on Students and Mis-
sions; she especially spoke Of the VolIn-
teer movement. This most excellent ad-
dress was full Of useful and interesting
information. An interesting discussion
followed on this subject, in which Miss
Brooks, Miss Reeder and others took
part.
Prof Lee gave short talk on Associa-
tion Literature and Records; he placed
great emphasis on keeping clear and in
telliSent records OF the organization. A
short discussion followed.
An excellent raper on Physical Cul-
ture entitled, The Gospel OF the Body,
prepared by Miss Dunn, of Penn. was
read by Miss Ethel L Rsdiield, Of Albany
college.
A number of practical questions on Y
w @ A work were discussed, among these
were those bearing on Bible study, spirit
uel growth. social life, mission study.
Miss Z X Price the International sec.
OF the Y w 9 A spoke on The General
Sec-etaryship, Professor for College
Women, in her animated and interest
ing way which makes all her talks so
pleasing to the listeners.
The chosiDg of the next place of meet
ing was left to the executive committee
The reports of the different committees
closed the afternoon session.
SATURDAY EVENING. G.-Notwithstand-
ing an abundance of webfoot element
the college chapel was we'll filled.
A song services lead by Prof Lee opened
the exercises
A short devotional service consisted of
scripture reading by Rev Albeit, oil the
NJ L Church, and prayer by Rev ID G
Mcfarland, of the Nj E Church South.
Five links in the association were pre-
sented; first, the College, or the College
Association, by Miss Maude Wilkins, of
the State University. A carefully pre-,
pared and we'll presented paper on the
work of the College association in the
cause Of Christ, bringing out the value Of
the great combination of muscle, intellect
and spirituality in christian labors.
Miss Emma Reeder, the accomplished
coast secretary spoke of the City and
Coast work, giving q clear idea OF the
new and important effort being sent forth
for the young women OF the city, the
physical, social, educationalsand spiritual
ha.n @1aev ,lx-a la a ~
Miss Z X Price, the general secretary,
sp 0ke on the work OF the international
and worlds associations. In a matter of
fact way that held the closest attention
Of the audience Miss Price explained the
plan Of pushing the international work,
with the spirit Of her enthu-
siasm the business like topic discussed.
President G Campbell, of the State
Normal School delivered an address on
Higher Ideals, rsplete with logic, con-
cisely put illustrations and thorough
analysis Of the subject. He would have
the young people painting the best
pictures, singing the best music, living
the purest lives, making the best use Of
onr talents, always doing our duty, look
ing towards the advancement of our
Lord and Master. The progress towards
this ideal is sure and certain. Doing
right, living right, Loving man and low
ing God these lead Cs towards our ideal.
Greetings were read from the inter
committee, and Pacific Coast
SUNDAY A fruitful personal blessing
meeting at 80 lsad by Miss Reynolds,
Of Salem, and a woman's meeting at 3 80
lead by the accomplished Mics Brooks of
Forest Grove, were well attended by the
delegates
In the evening the closing exercises
we're held at the U P Church. Miss
Price delivered the address, lucid nara
tion of the history of the Y W G A work
with personal experiences and observa-
tions on the way. L. was listened TO by
nearly one thousand people, one of the
largest audiences ever congregatsd IN Al
bany. The farewell service conducted
by Miss Reeder was one OF the most en-
ioyable Of the convention.
Resolutions were adopted with the
usual thanks TO nearly everybody for
favors, including the Albany newspa-
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