The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-01-19
WORK FOR YOUNG WOMEN.

The quarterly meeting of the Provi-
dence Evangelical Young womens
Christian association was held last
Monday evening.
From the report of the secretary II
was learned that fourteen classes
have been in session during the past
four months with 1872 enrolled; there
are is enrolled In the two Bible classes
and rs In the younger union branch.
The total enrolment for definite class
instruction is 225 with an average
weekly attendance OF 257.
Perhaps the most interesting class
in the association this winter is the
Grammar Glass" consisting of 10
members: these are all working girls
Who were deprived OF school advan-
tages and are eager to make up for the
lack. A text book is used. but much
of the work, given for preparation out
side of the class room, consists OF SEN
tence making and writing short es-
says on different subjects; these are
chosen with a view 10 awaken an in
aerest in the current events Of the day.
After the work OF the class at each
session. the members join the Home
Circle" where a short talk is given on
current events by Miss Mary Salisbury.
DR.. Putnam's class for training in
nursing the sick is very practical one,
the members being in demand for ser
vice along this line. IL has been impos-
sible TO fin more than two-thirds or
the calls for their services. 1t is hoped
more will avail themselves of the in
struction.
The shorthand class is the most en-
thusiastic In that branch for five
years. The largest class has been the
millinery. which has been divided, and
two evenings given TO the work.
The class in dressmaking is doing
very creditable work under the ell
cient teaching OF Miss Lee.
Efforts have been made 10 teach girls
through the socials, several of these
having been held with large attend
ance. one hundred were present at the
Thanksgiving entertainment and sew
enty at the Christmas entertainment.
The girls greatly appreciate the asso-
citation, especially during the holidays,
for II is the only institution which reg
ulary offers entertainment FOR girls.
The junior work is a promising feat
ure. In young girls who come to US at
eight or ten years of age, and rapidly
grow into womanhood, lies the
strength of the association. They near
ly always enter the ranks of the work
sng girls, and whenever they go In the
shops or the stores. they are constant
~ telling other girls about the associ-
alton, and as a result new girls are
coming in; these also emphasize the
good work that has been done for those
who grow up with us. for the contrast
in manner and in character,
is very marked, though they come from
the same kind OF home surroundings.
The junior work proper includes
girls from five to fourteen, and much
good is done among these little ones.
A singing class is held Wednesday al
ternoons, especially for the Jewish emil
dren. A reading and Improvement cluo
has been formed for girls from ten TO
twelve. Their object is courtesy, and
any member falling In courtesy may
be suspended for length of time at
the option of the members.
The weekly attendance o fthe jun
iors. not Including the evening clubs.
averages So.
The Penny 'Providcnt bank, Of which
we opened branch office last May, is
very popular among the children. and
some OF the older girls are taking il up
We have filled 104 positions through
the Employment Bureau" this year.
The lunch department. although rum
ming but month. Is already paying
expenses. and we trust will soon yield
an income.
In the religious department Of the
work we note that the Sunday services
have been full OF interest; the Bible
classes having been unusually well at
tended. on Friday evenings we study
the Bible synthetically, following as
nearly as possible the course as given
iby Or, Gray OF Boston. We hold on
the second Sunday In each month a
special service Of prayer for the work.
1t is earnestly hoped that all friends
OF the work will lend hand" to the
end that the financial burden resting
upon the association may be removed.
1t is felt by those engaged in and all
who know of 1t. that IL any work is
sorely needed In this city there is,for on
every hand are temptations open for
unwary feet. and so few are invited TO
the path of Righteousness.
After the reports DIR. Pauline Root
gave an admirable address upon The
vital Importance OF work among young
women" Dr. Root always holds the
close attention OF her audience and on
this occasion the interest was very
marked. as she spoke OF the Importance
OF this work. because of the tempta-
tions that are open TO young women
who are struggling for self-support.
and are away from home influences;
dhe barrenness OF girls life away
from home and the methods of the
association that works together with
girls. We regret that II is not possi-
bic 20 give full report OF this admira-
Bile address.
A pleasing social was given at this
association Wednesday evening with
Miss Logee as pianist, Miss Hartwell
as violinist and Mr. Copeland as solo
ist.
BOYS CLUB.
The Boys club. located In the Chest
nut Street church edltce. corner OF Clif
ford and Chestnut streets has proven
the practical nature Of the work In the
short time IL has been In our city. 10 IS
very interesting 10 hear the reports Of
the changes for the better that have
been wrought In the lives OF the poo-
lads who frequent the rooms. Parents
are full Of praise Of the methods eru-
ployed as they note the result In the
behavior OF their boys.
Visitors who are interested in such
practical work are always welcome.
Especially is Il desired that members Of