The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-28
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MRS. |. NJ. GATES

new home, which had cost them $4,000
In June the Scranton association bought
"A property FOR their South Side branch
The board of managers Of Lancaster are
now engaged In "a canvass to complete
the fund of $1,000 for the new home
which they have bought Other associa-
tions have moved into more desirable
quarters. as at Williamsport and South
Pittsburg, and the new noon rest at the
former place has been established. Pits
burg has opened transient home.
a most important part of our associd-
ton life Is the girls branch that touches
our girls at the most important period of
their lives. 1t is gratiiication to re-
rort that every association now has its
girls branch or Junior department, some
having organized this year. More than
$50 young girls are thus entering the AS
sociations who will be our future officers
and leaders. This is a much larger num-
Der than was reported last year.
NOON RESTS.
The noon rest features of the city rooms
continues to be an attractive ono. Last
year we reported four lunch rooms. this
year we have seven. The number of
lunches served last year was S672l; this
year 1t is gS07S. This increase is largely
In the new association at Reading and
the new branch at Williamsport, but
Wilkes Barre shows in their report $50
more than last year
That the social life of our young worncn
Is not overlooked is evidenced by the fact
that all of the associations report large
attendance at social occasions.
But the facts for which we look most
eagerly are those relating to the specili
religious efforts We are glad to repo.t
that all Of the city associations have
Bible classes. Five hundred and sixty
young women are studying the Word of
God in these association classes An at
tendance of 2j,166 at religious meetings
shows interest in the spiritual welfare
Of young women.
Not only In Bible claSSe and Gospel
meetings, but in personal interviews with
the secretary at the rooms. and by her
calls and those of members at the homes
have souls been led to the Savior. The
day of prayer, and in some places the
whole week, was observed. Mission STUDY
and giving part of the work of some
of the association, two Of them helping
in the support of Miss Hill in India and
another supporting a girl in China.
There are now 81 associations in the
schools and colleges Of the state II OF
them are in college, II in state normal
schools ard in acdemies and seminaries.
The total members ship is 1,i00, of whom
1,lO are active members and 2j0 associate.
10y faculty and students as a means of
promoting the spiritual life of the inji-
Vidual Christian, as a direct influence in
conversion of the unsaved, and as a
great assistance in maintaining the stand
ing and work of the school.
The methods vary somewhat according
TO the size and location of the institu-
tion. Nearly all of the associations nave
Bible classc. In some places where the
study Of the Bible is required in the cur
riculum of the school it is not taken up
by the association. Last year SS7 men,
berS were connected with association Bible
classes. In few places where the mum.
ber of young women in the institution is
small Bible circles have been formed
All the associations hold regular meet
ingS for prayer and mutual Christian
help; 1915 such religious meetings are
reported. Besides these prayer SER
vices, many associations have mission
airy meetings for study Of fields and
workers One hundred and twenty-seven
were held last year.
We are glad that some report increased
interest in Mission study and work A
Few associations are helping in the sup
port of native pupils or missionary teach
ers Twenty-siX student volunteers are
in our college associations preparing for
their future life work.
The social spirit is manifest. 81 special
social occasions under the auspices of
| the associations are mentioned in their
reports. But the meetings of new stu
dents as they come and the little per-
sonal helps by the way are equally val
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