The herald., 1895-05-21
IN SOCIAL LIFE

Mrs. ]. NJ. C. Marbles spacious home.
corner of Thirty-second and Figueroa
streets. was Hospitality thrown open yes
terday afternoon for the benefit OF the
Y. W. C. A. The house was charmingly
decorated for the occasion, each room
having a different scheme of color-red,
yellow and pink flowers were used most
artistically. A profusion of sweet pinks
were in the drawing room; half drawn
portiere formed of tennis net and inter
woven with sweet peas divided the rooms: :
the same flowers were in baskets and
massed on the mantels. The venetian
orchestra was in attendance, which added
greatly TO the enjoyment of the afternoon.
After few interesting remarks by Mrs;
ID. J. Stephens. Miss c. y. Morse and
Mrs. Mathuss. refreshments were
served. Mrs. Marble was assisted in
receiving by Mines, u. D. Mathuss
u. G. Stephens W. G. Patterson. .. II.
Churchill, Bradner Lee and Samuel Haw-
yer. Miss c. Y. Morse, general secretary
OF the association. spoke briefly upon the
origin of the work of the international
convention located at Chicago. and of
the widespread growth of the work in the
large cities and colleges, more than 300
being already established. with MEM
bership of 25. 900. The mem bership OF the
Los Angeles association has increased to
over 700 embers within twenty months.
The privileges of the membership are ex-
tended to all women of good character.
Miss Morse spoke OF the work as the
privilege and outy of one young woman
to another. 1T is God 8 thought for the
of society. Two of the greatest problems
of the city work lie in the isolation of
individuals and the lack of homes" The
speaker made strong point of the obll-
cations resting upon all to use the
home and all the various accom-
plishments and personal charms to. yin
and aid young women and later bring
her to the Y. W. &. A. for advantages of
education and social contact. Mrs. d. J.
STEPHENS spoke of the need of the aSsoci-
alton and said it was not organized for
charity or for Ieformatory work, but to
build up true womanhood. TO encourage,
assist and brighten the lives OF business
women. In our city there are hundreds
of young women engaged in every KIND
of business. Some are alone, and others
struggling to assist and maintain their
families and give comfort to fathers and
mothers in their last days. Mrs. Stephens
concluded her remarks by explaining the
advantages of the association to these
young women. Not only lunch room
sitting room and class rooms were pro-
vided.. but companionship, encourage.
mcnt and sympathy in trouble. II
the young women with homes and
plenty and leisure will aslist in this
noble work it will do much to
break down the barrier Of CASTE" A
practical and short paper was read by
Mrs. z. d. Mathuss on Young Woman
hood, of the Influence. Responsibilities
and Power of Women in Different Sta
tions of Life. There is nothing that il
illustrates the changing of the lines more
than the larger opportunities and places
Of trust which young women are fll-
ing. In Los Angeles, out of the 10, 900
young women the majority are self-sup-
porting. Mrs. Mathuss said the society
girl as well as others had her place to fill
with her influence, wealth, beauty and
cultivation, she held in her hands power
that should be expended upon the moral
uplifting of her less fortunate sisters.