The record-union., 1896-01-04
CHRISTIAN WORK OF YOUNG WOMEN.
Review of Their Labers the Last
Quarter.
Much That is Not Apparent to the
Eyes Of MortaIs-The
Glass Work.

The Young Women's Christian Asso-
citation held it's quarterly meeting yes
terday evening and after transacting a
great deal of business, elected the fol-
lowing officers for 1896: President, DR..
Mary NJ Cronemiller; Vice-President,
Miss NJ. Yeckley; Recording Secretary,
Miss Irene Richardson; Treasurer, Mrs.
E. D. Hamilton; Directors-Mrs. O..
Rummage. Miss Annie Woods, Mrs. f.
r. Dray, Miss Cecilia Rivett, DR.. P. M.
The Secretary, Miss Bearzell, made
the following report:
The Secretary made the following re-
port:
At this, the last quarterly meeting Of
the Y. w c. A. for 1885, we wish to re-
view the work of the past three months
and take a look into the aims for the
coming year.
There is much in association work
that can be recorded only by the all
seeing Father, but / wish might tell
you Of some Of the homeless, troubled
women and girls who come to US and
find that there is one place in Sacra-
mento where they will not only be aided
In their search for work, but where they
may be made just as welcome as though
they were in a position to bestow fayors
instead Of receiving them. That is a
very important part of the spiritual
work of the association, for it is prac-
tical part.
During October, November and De-
cember eleven Sunday afternoon meet
ings were held, with a total attendance
of 216. An increasing interest is being
manifested, but we hope to make
them during the next year a means of
spiritual good, not only to those already
consecrated to the service Of Christ, but
also to young women who have never
felt the need Of a savior. To do this
the hearty cooperation Of large COM
mittee will be needed and any member
of the association feeling special in
terest In that work is asked to COM
municate with the Secretary.
Two Bible classes have been formed
with a total membership of thirteen.
Another may begin in January.
The German class was the first class
organized in the educational depart
xnent this fall and 1t has been a most
enthusiastic one. Miss Meyers of the
High School is the teacher.
Mrs. Benjamin's stenography class Is
not SO large as last year, but much
more regular in attendance. She re-
ports very rapid progress.
The dressmalxing class, under Miss
Tillie Slawson's instruction, is growing
in interest and numbers. Like the other
classes 1t has the promise of a large in
crease after the holidays.
The vocal music class have in Mrs
Carrie Dray Turrell a most efficient
teacher, and they hope at the March
association meeting to be able to assist
in- the entertainment by some well-ren-
dered selections. This class viii also be
Increased after the holidays.
The beginning and advanced classes
in cooking will begin in January. We
hope at that time to have other Glasses
also, but, considering the change Of
Secretaries and consequent retardkag Of
the work, feel that we have great cause
for encouragement In having so many
classes at this time.
Five social entertainments have been
given-a farewell reception to Miss
Ford, class opening and welcome re-
ception to the new Secretary, a Thanks
giving party to young women away
from home, a Christmas entertainment
and a New Year reception. A number
Of special Wednesday noon entertain
ments have been given and were quite
successful The lunch and noon rest
departments are very strong features
of our work. During the three months
], ,064 lunches have been served in the
home. department and $40 to those out
side the home.
What we need for the coming year is
TO have a deeper interest taken by the
association members. This interest we
hope to arouse by an increased number
on our committee work and persona.
calls of Secretary and Invitation Com
vnittee
Miss Howe, a graduate Of Mills Col
lege, has been secured as teacher OF
elocution, delsarte and physical culture
and classes will be formed at once. Miss
Howe has appeared in public in Sacra.
mento a number of times and needs nc
recommendation to those who have
heard her recite. She has had most ex.
tensive study in her line and we fee
that we are indeed fortunate in having
so good an instructor. Will all who wish
TO enter any of her classes please
leave their names with the Secretary sc
that the classes may begin next week?
A cordial invitation is extended to al
young women to attend the Sunday
afternoon meetings at O'Clock