New-York tribune., 1901-02-05

word OF prayer that prepares them 10 meet the
days duties with brave heart.
Then. on the lower floor OF the house, work
OF bustlng activity IS carried that is eNtraor-
dinary IN its extent and growth. in view Of the
limitation under which II abors There are classes
Of every kind and description, millinery. shirt
waist, dressmaking. gymnastic. sewing. Kitchen
garden. etc-sXteen a week. There Is a library fu4l
TO overhowing of readers and books. tho former
greatly predominating-eight little girls may tre-
quently be seen lowering over the one dictionary
There is a bank which has had since II opened.
two years ago, 3.405 depositors, and IN which the
girls and mothers save for every known need 4
slight relief the overcrowded condition Of the
house obtained by hiring a small fat opposite
where there were rooms for the OF the classes
and clubs and also a warm light room that was
needed to keep the girls on the street During the
summer a vigorous fresh air work was carried on.
by which 1888 people were sent on day excursions
and 255 10 board for one TO two weeks. Twice as
many. able pay something for their board. might
have been sent and the list extended into the
thousands, had there been places 10 send them"
BISHOP POTTER's SPEECH.
Bishop Potter then made brief and earnest ad-
dress, in which he said It was unfortunate that
only present at the meeting as
men needed its inspiration far more. What the
association stands for" ne said lies the founda
ton Of the only answer to the moral questions
with which this city is struggling. We cannot
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exgencies OF their lives are thrown into terrible
Woman is the potential element in all social prob
lens"
The Bishop spoke of "the hopeful social pertur-
baton that IS felt throughout the entire country"
who said the fact that lies behind IL IS the
growing feeling OF responsibility in civic lie. This
association IS an niustrationI said he. and II l
presence Of its founder, let me say tAat IL Is
OF the most necessary Developments Not one OF
done something toward providing home for some
young girl The report Of the West Side Settle
such home is 10 be found there Many years ago
\. T. Stewart built great house. the Park
Avenue Hotel. and when IL was completed ne said
10 Charles l. Brace; Mr.. Brace have built a
home for thousand girls. Now how shall I
run il? Mr.. Brace replied It can't be run Mr
Stewart asked why not. and the answer was II
you would help girls YOU must make groups Of
homes with mother heart In each You can't get
mothering for one thousand girls out Of the heart
The Bishop went on TO emphasize the need OF
personal contact. saying that he MAS beginning
ton. Every effort is being made 10 get things done
cheaply. as II cheapness were the prime object Of
lie. II Is not! In enlarging your work. try 10
keep the settlements small and have as many as
possible. Few OF you here to-day know the tragedy
OF life IN New-York for The woman who Tnust
pendent on the accustomed surroundings. the
wonted atmosphere. than men Their sensi-
these, steps OF her class 10 speak she Is In
great danger-she has lost hold. Give her a pleas
art neat home. controlled by heart. not
chine. and you have saved her"
Mrs Beebe in closing the meeting made a strong
appeal for the $500 that be secured by March
The list Of officeTs for 1901 Is as foows Nr,
Clarence F. Beebe, president; Miss NJ. A Stmson
hrst vice-president; Mrs Elliott F. Shepard second
president; Mrs. George Lobdell Elliott treasurer:
Mrs George 2 Butterworth. assistant treasurer:
Mrs Robert Jaffray ir recording serretaryy, anu
The Executive Committee consists OF: