The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1894-11-30
THE PACIFIC COAST wCA.

The Pacific Young Women's Christian
Association under whose direction the
! Third annual convention OF Oregon con-
venes III our city the Lash OF this week, is
an organization accomplishing for young
women what the Y NJ q A undertakes
for young men.
The work upon The coast was estab-
lished in 1890. Miss Corahel Tarr then
occupying the position OF International
Secretary, travelled throughout the coast
| studying the field and the needs OF both
cities and colleges for this definite work
for young women. The result OF this
visit was the formation Of Pacific Coast
Y w { A with representatives from the
various states, the central committee
being located for the time in San Fran
cisco. Under Mrs Edward Thomson the
chairman OF the coast committee, the
work was rapidly developed, csniers oil
work were established in each state. Ae
the work strengthened call was made
fov travelling secretary TO give her e n
tire time to developing the work and ex.
tending it to new places. Miss X L
Smith, OF Salem, Oregon, was chosen to
fill this position and the few months
she was able to give the work was OF
valuable assistance 10 the association,
she visited throughout the entire coast.
Later Mr. Mott the international College
Sec l nj G A, Mrs Dummett member OF
the committee in Portland, and others
rendered valuable aid.
In Jan 1898 Mics Emma Reeder was
sent to take charge OF the coast work
upon application to the International
committee and has since been with ne.
There are now 2S associations upon the
coast. Three of these, Los Angeles,
Seattle and Sacramento, are in cities, |
and the remaining 25 are in colleges.
Ten OF this number are in our own state |
and will be represented at the conven- |
tion TO open Friday evening in the Pres |
byterian church. At least 75 delegates |
are expected by the Albany College |
Association which is entertaining the /
gathering. At the annual meeting last |
year held IN Salem, a northwest division /
OF the general coast committee was /
formed with head quarters located at
that city Miss n Gaibraith of Albany
College, representing this city upon the
This committee has the
OF the work both in Oregon
and Washington and has already proven
in developing this field. A
large future lies before this great north
west country, and the northwest com
mittee desire through careful study ot
field and advice OF friends here 10 bring(
the work to a high standard. Much
help is anticipated in the coming OF Miss
Z X Price, OF Chicago. who now stands
at the head Of this work in this country
and Canada. The International Asso-
ciation is to be congratulated in having
3 young woman Of such beauty and
strength OF christian character, as its
leader. Miss Price i< an inspiration
wherever she goes, and the coast is
fortunate 10 be privileged in having
visit from her.
Alter the Albany convention, Miss
Price visits each college Of the state
then joining Miss Reedsr in Seattle,
v here will be held the First convention
oi Washington. Dec 7-9.
All friends Of young peoples work
should be in attendance at the meetings
which are open 10 the public. Friday
evening Rev Little OF the United Pres
oyterian church delivers the opening
iddress, sIiss Price also appearing on
The program The entire program will
appear in Fridays paper, and promises
10 be strong throughout.