New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-14

YONKERS.

THE FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE YOUNG
woMENs CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.
The Young womens Christian Association cele-
brated its NTH anniversary on Friday night in Its
rooms in South Broadway. Mrs. Thomas F. Lyall,
the president. in her annual report, said IN part;
THE first work that engaged our attention last fail
was fair held in Temperance Hall. and the differ
ent churches were asked TO assist through the
women's societies and Kings Daughters societies.
Seven responded and nearly $500 was realized
which was used in paying back bills After the
holidays a week Of evangelical meetings was held
conducted by the State Executive Committee in
the different churVhes The next new movement
was the establishment Of a Bible Training Class.
securing the services Of Miss Florence Weir, a
graduate OF the Bible Institute OF Chicago. The
course was one of profit. In the fall and winter
literary circle. The Round Table, held b.
monthly meetings. Three evenings were devoted to
the study of the life and works OF each author
chosen The meetings interesting and profit
able The religious work conducted on Sunday
afternoons was never in so prosperous a condition
as in the last winter. Bright entertainments,
suited TO please the younger members. have been
held from time TO time. and were well attended and
much enjoyed. Forty-one visits were made upon
the sick by the committee appointed for this pur-
pose l47 visits made in connection with the
visitation OF the poor and the employment agency.
Every case Of need Is thoroughly investigated and
in some cases families have been saved from the
street Money is never given but no pains are
spared to place the needy where they will be self
respecting by being self-supporting The boarding
house agency has done something toward providing
safe and comfortable boarding places for girls. The
association is becoming centre for the giving OF
general information from 10 TO 100 calls month are
advice The library and reading-rOom are hber-
ally patronzed. The association has never had an
experienced general secretary Happenings or the
latter part of the last year have been such, that
a secretary is now a necessity. The way has SO
thott hae n n n a
secretary to make selection for US The work IS
well laid out and the calls along all lines are great
chairman, ready to 20 forward. The boarding
house system needs perfecting The religious work
leader. More meetings should be held helpful
fractions provided. Every afternoon and evening
should have its appropriate gathering All these
things can only be successfully carried forward by
one who has been especially fitted for il. The ad.
dtional expense will be $500 and contributions Will
be gratefully received by the Board of Managers"
These managers are Miss Anna 7. Bate, treasurer;
Mrs James Cook, Mrs. l. w. Maclay. Mrs William
r. Archer. Mrs. E. Alexander Houston. Mrs. +.
R Holden and Mrs C. F. paws hc, N Thor Np pre-
Bayer Mrs G. 5. Dimock Miss Jennie Clapperton,
Miss Bennett. Mrs. Van Tassell and James Cook
took part.
The series Of celebrations which have been held
every evening OF this week in honor Of the silver
anniversary OF the ordination to the priesthood OF
the Rev. Charles r. Corey. rector Of the Church OF
the Immaculate Conception. were brought TO q
close Friday night by reception at the rectory
Shortly after s o'clock Father Corley. In company
with his assistants the Rev. Messrs. O'Reilly and
st. john entered the paror. AS they did SO Mrs
James T. Gibson stepped forward and said: Dear
Father Corley: We come here tonight 10 present
10 Won a small token Of affectonate regard, 10
show you that we take the greatest pleasure in
Joining with the rest of your children TO add one
more note to the glad sound that in the last week
has hailed your silver Jubilee Each one OF us APP
hat has hoe
some YOU have baptized. guided their CHILDHOOD
steps in the narrow path: others you nave married
and accorded the same TO their children while
Ali have been privileged to receive your spiritual
teachings We hope that shall all be present 10
celebrate your golden jubilee and when your ora ora
rnond year come, that you Will be nale ana
hearty and surrounded by hearts that love you
as we do tonight" Mrs Gibbons then named 10
him a silver vase with this inscriptions