The herald., 1895-05-27
Second Annual Meeting of the
Y. w. G. A.
THE VARIOUS REPORTS READ
An Interesting Statement From the
Secretary
The yeung Ladies' Spent Over Six Thousand
Dollars Last Year and Had Several
Hundred Dollars Left

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Young Woman's Christian association
was held at their rooms Sunday alter
noon. Mrs. Matthews president OF the
city association, presided, reading the
12lst Psalm as the scripture lesson.
Miss Stanley OF the mol NAL school gave a
report of their college association OF 147
members.
Miss Oliver, president Of the college as
ISOLATION OF the state university at Berk-
eiey, told OF the work of that association,
which has 150 mem pers and is in flour
ishing condition.
Miss Anna Johnson spoke OF the branch
meeting at the industrial school, corner
Jackson and Lafayette streets. She also
told with much enthusiasm and earnest
ness of her city missionary labors. Miss
Cora l.. Faitham, the financial secretary,
read an itemized report of the finances
for the year, showing balance on hand
OF S45O The second annual report OF Miss
Cora l.. Morse, secretary OF the assocla-
tion,- was then read, as follows:
Gods plans, like lilies pure and falr
unfold. We must not tear the close-shut t
leaves apart. Time will sever the calyxes
of gold. In the evolution OF modern So
ciety with its institutional churcn work,
its Young Mems Christian associations,
all thoughts of the Eternal for the care
and fellowship of his creatures. the
Young Woman's Christian association. in
college oq city life, is also one OF God
plans. Its golden heart OF love has Deen
gradually unfolding in the midst OF the
lite .,ftis great city. Sometimes midst
the pressure of the needs which appeal to
- ~. ..uy be tempted to tear the close
shut leaves apart and unduly hasten the
experiment and efficiency OF this many
sided energy kGod has committed to our
care. :,
4 But let us remember that it is Gods
plan. not ours. and He would have us
know the secret springs OF power and
test in waiting upon Him the blessed
promise Bring We all the tithes into the
storehouse that there may be meat IN
Mine house, and prove Me now herewith
saith the Lord of hosts, if Will not open
you the windows of heaven, and pour you
out blessing, that there shall not be
room enough to receive it.
This report for twelve imonths moro
deals with the association in its depart
ments and as whole. Its culture is
designed to touch every side OF complex
womanhood. Provision for the physical
life has been found in the physical culture
classes, whore large number OF young
women have learned a new lesson In lib
erty, namely, the freedom of well-dls--
cipline6 body; in the outings consistng.of
the rowing and cycling clubs, and excur-
sions to Echo Mountain. q boating fete
at westlake. in October, a tally-ho party
and the noon rest LUNCH rooms. Here
during the wear 81, $50 lunches have been
served at the uniform rate OF cents an
article. The menu consists, seasonably
of coffee, tea, milk, cocoa, bread and
butter, cold meats. fresh and canned
fruits. soup, ice cream. From 100 to $50
Young business women greet each other
daily around tables made attractive by
fresh linen and flowers. From thirty to
forty five min utes is the business girls
noon outing and other association girls
volunteer from day to day in serving
the lunch.
It has been observed that occasionally
some Young woman in her earlier visits
to our lunch issues he1 orders in care
less manner, not unlike that used in some
restaurants, but in few days, recognize
ing the geniality and love in the atmos-
phere, She unconsciously changes and
becomes more thoughtful for others, her
self more winning and attractive. The
papers, magazines, books, music and
coucnes are warmly appreciated; Many
women have said: What would we do
without these delightful rooms!" and 81
enjoy these privileges SO much want to
be a member of the associastion.
Intellectually we would inspire the
ynunr women OF our city with an inter-
ess in the great questions of today and
hunger for the best reading and study.
The subjects taught this year, by our
able corps of instructors have been Eng
lish lite. ature and history, Shakespeare
classes, Mrs. A. S. Averill; physical cul-
ture and elocution by Miss A. l.. Murphy
and A. f.. Robinson; English, including
arithmetic, history, penmanship. gram
mar. by Miss G. R. Dennen vocal music
strumental music. the Misses Rider;
Spanish, one term by Mrs. ]. l.. Phipps;
art study BY Miss Helen E. Coan; bust
ness course, special terms with the Los
Angeles business college.
A symmetrical womanhood in Jesus
Christ is the aimsof the Young Woman s
Christian Association. In all the cordage
aud cable used by the British navy is
woven scarlet thread, which is recog-
nized the wide world over. So this per-
vading purpose may be traced through
all the undertakings here outlined.
Among the young women CT the noon
rest prayer and praise committee has
established q Tuesday noon service with
an average attendance of twenty-five.
The quiet interview In the presence of
deep heart trials, but always with the GER
tainty that Jesus is the lover of our
souls-the burden bearer of all tried
ones.
Tha Bible class at 3 p. m. Sunday has
pursued during the year g normal course
and studies in Acts. The three workers
training classes held weekly since Feb
uary, have made a study of Christs
methods in personal interviews The
classes have been conducted by the gen
erai secretary. All classes are opened
with devotional exercises and to ac-
knowledge the Lord in all our ways is our
privilege and delight.
The gospel meetings have had an aver
age attendance of forty-tive for the year.
Able leaders and good music have con-
rributeo to the character building in
Christ--the development OF latent activi-
ties in our Christian young women.
The cooperation of the pastors of the
city has been great element of strength
in our work. We welcome their watch,
care. suggestions and cJunsels, and de-
sire by every means in our power to pro-
mote the cause of the advancing kingdom
of our one Master.
Early in the year we were solicited to
npen branch work in another part OF
he city. Investigations were entered into
which resulted in the opening in March
of limited work on Tuesday evening at
the industrial school. corner jackson and
Lafayette streets Miss Murphy has con-
Quoted senior and junior class in physi-
cal culture. and Miss Warren has been in
charge OF two conversation circles From
twenty-five to thirty five young girls and
women have been regular attendants. and
arc encouraged to do larger work next
yssr.
Business principles in Christian work
have characterized the management of
the as s,ocistion.
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