The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-16
Y. W. C. A. EXERCISES.
An Anniversary Programme Of
Song and Speech.
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salvation Army.

The First Methodist Episcopal church
was crowded last night with the members
and friends OF the Young Women's Chris
tian Association, which celebrated Its Sec
ond anniversary in this city with pro-
gramme which was interesting even to
one not personally concerned in the work
OF the society. Every feature of the sxer-
cise=, including the music, was excellent.
and the work of the evening deepened the
strong hold which the association has al
ready gained on the people OF Seattle.
Mrs. r. l.. Dunlap gave succinct and
earnest presentation Of the work already
done by the association In this city. trac-
ing its history step by step from Its organ
ization to the present time. Her paper was
a model Of simplicity. directness and brew
fly.
DR. shanklln delivered an eloquent ad-
dress on what Christianity has done for
woman Drawing a striking contrast be-
tween Eve as she wept over her son slain
by his brother and Mary. the mother Of
Jesus. as she ehanted the Magnificent. he
said that the whole work of Christianity in
the world had been a reerowning of wo-
mans discrowued nature. until II had be-
come wonan's highest ambition TO call
herself. as did the Virgin. blessed
Woman somehow stands related 10
Christ as man docs not" said DIR. Shank
lin. In developing this idea he spoke beau
tifully of Mary's motherhood. of the self
sacrificing nature OF woman's love. taking
pleasure rather in the sacrifice than In the
accomplishment OF its aim. and of the fact
that the church is portrayed in the Bible
as the bride of Christ.
In speaking OF wonan's incalculable
debt 10 Christianity the preacher made a
comprehensive statement of her condition
in un-Christianized lands, and. by con-
trast, of the noble dignity with which she
has been clothed by the teachings and in
fluence of Christ. He showed also how
this elevation OF wonan's nature and
sphere Is In peculiar accord with the divine
precepts. which put a premium upon the
passive or feminine virtues. and he proph-
esied that as woman's influence for good
and the work Of the gospel are co-ordl-
nately extended the world will be ruled
more and more by lovingness rather than
by mightiness. by the force of affection
rather than by the power of viii or vio-
lence. He expressed a longing that the
world might have more women of this
ennobled type, women who shall yearn
to be called not fashionable but blessed
who shall strive 10 acquire not political
rights but moral WORTH
lie paid a high tribute to the work Of
woman in the church. and in speaking Of
her large opportunities cited the cases of
the widows mite, the gift OF ointment ty
Mary and the CanaaBitish woman as the
best examples OF generous giving, loving
service and conquering prayer recorded in
the Bible.
The entire sermon was on an elevated
plane. and the diction was admirable. The
preacher had what Is always n popular
theme. but he steered clear of the shipper
ing piafitudes and ogling verbosity with
which public sneakers frequently discuss
woman and Der influence. and his words
were calculated TO give every auditor q
nobler conception of womanhood and
motherhood.
Miss Ella De Voc. as secretary of the
association. was fully equal to the deli
cate task of presiding In 4 large assembly.
and OF giving a presentation of her work
which showed in itself her capacity for
the position. Her account of what is OK
rec'ed OF the secretary brought laughter
while II provoked thought and sympathy
II cannot tell you" she said. all that Is
expected of a secretary. Sometimes she
scrubs, sometimes she splits kindlinG
anon she makes speeches. betirnes she
wecrs with those who weep. and sometimes
she is expected to furnish wives for widow
ers" She defined the work Of tho assoCia-
ton I'm its nve-fold nature. and closed with
a statement of its needs, chief nong
which she named better rooms. more books
ard more money.
\ collection was taken up by TIE Young
ladies' who served as ushers. and the ser
vice came 10 - close with the doxology and
benediciion