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


ton was opened in the Presbyterian church
last night with good attendance.
The following delegates had arrived dur
ing the day and had been royalty received
by the committee of bright young ladies
from the Albany College: State University
at Eugene. Misses Ina McCiung, Anna
Roberts, Gertrude Widmer, Kate Patterson,
Maude wilkins and Mrs Carson; William
ette University at Salem: Misses Helen
Matthews. Bessie Shepard, Edith FrizzeiI
Rebecca Beldarehe, Flora Jones. Nellie
Clark. Grace pohie, Musa Geer, and Ida
Yoder; PolytechnIque Institute, Salem,
Edith Field, Lena Laundrum. Estella Tay-
lor, Maggie Hammer. lila Picket, Grace
Tomlinsou, Mona East, Mrs. Mary Morrison.
Rebecca Rum: Womans College OF Will
annette University: Misses Hunsell and
Mary Reynolds; Portland University:
Misses Mary Reid and Winnie Skeltou;
Monmouth Normal school: Winnie Wiles;
Belle Lincoln, Nettie Crosby. Mrs Wat
son, Ednell Collins. Marie Walls, Mande
Boyle. Mzdge Hill. Minnie Harrigan and
Daisy Lee; Pacific College Of Newberg:
Ella Macy, Lola hunt and Myrtle Gardner;
Forest Grove: Helen Brooks. Florence Nc
Kercher, Ida Ellis. Winifred Aarsche, Ora
Beall and Bertha Tongue. Others are Mrs
McCreary Of Salem. and Miss Keeder OF
San Francisco total Of 40.
Miss Helen Brooks. If Forest Grove.
presided at the opening meeting, with
much grace and dignity.
A song seryiae was lead by Rev Prch2rd
with Prof Lee al the organ.
Miss Abbie Fry. president Of the Albany
! w c ) In choice words welcomed the
visitors to our city. She was responded to
by Miss Helen Mathews. bright and
sensible young lady Of willamette, in
smooth words well seasoned with truth.
Miss Price. general secretary. not having
arrived. WAS Of cO1rss not heard as expect
ed kev Riley Little delivered tie open
ing address. selecting for his topic the
motto Of the W & A. Not oy might
nor by power bat by my spirit Ezifh the
Lord Of hosts" IL was a well arranged.
forcible effort and made 4 strong impress
sion.
After ihssa exercises the delegates and
members Of the College " A adjourn
ed to the college where delightful reoer-
ton was rendered the delegates. one full Of
life and social activity A sSImpsuols re-
past w1s terved in the commercial rooms
that did credit 10 the taste Of the Albany
girls.
SATURDAY MoRSIxG.-At O'Clock To-
DAY the Y W C A was formally organized
for the business Of the convection. with
Miss Matte Hansel, of Salem. as presi-
dent: Mrs Angelina Watson. of Monmouth.
secretary; Miss Nania wilkins, of Eugene.
rice president Committees we're appoint
cd. 4 prayer service Was followed BY
Bibls reading by Mrs McCreary, Of Salem.
Miss Price. general secretary. was re-
esised by Prof Young On behalf Of Albany
and The association. aDd By members OF
the delegations She responded IN 4 man
ser that brought her ciose 10 the hearts of |
the yoang women
Encouraging reports we-e heard from |
the different associations
Papers rsTe called for and rezA by
Florence McksTcher o1 . hat We sho1ld !
expect Of the College VIC A girl" 4 |
sensible effort: By Mnsa Geer on Bible /
study." with excellent suggestions; bJ |
Daisy Hopkins paper prepared by
Winnie Skeltoa Of Portland University on
Gospel Meetings. and by Miss Belle /
Lincoln on Business Meetings.
Miss Reeler. Of San franeiscS, spoke on |
. Elements Of strength in our association
work" in q manner that instructed ana |
pleased: ard Miss Price closed the fore |
nocn's work by talking On Systematic |
giving" presenting some indisp1.able |
arguments IN IN e1oqaeat manner.
TIE services tonight and Tomorrow will
be as follows: