The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-05-07

Manning hall, Brown university, was
filled with an audience representative of
the social. Intellectual and philanthropic
circles of this city. who had gathered
there in attendance upon the first public
meeting; the first public recognition of
the consolidated Young Woniens Chris
tian association, an organization which
exists purely and solely for the uplift
of young womanhood.
That the large audience had gathered
there because Of deep personal interest
in the noble work which is proposed, was
shown by the deep. interest which was
manifest on every side.
Indeed, there seemed TO be an atmo-
sphere of enthusiasm and Christian zeal
which radiated from the hearts OF the
officers and leaders OF the movement and
flled all the place.
roa meeting was presided over by Rt
Rev Bishop McVickar, and seated with
him upon the platform were the follow
ing speakers OF the meeting: President
Faunce Of Brown university, Miss G. "
Drinkwater, general secretary of the
Young women's Christian association of
Boston, and Miss Annie Crosby Emery,
dean OF Pembroke. Mrs. John X. IL.
Nightingale. president-elect of the Con-
L. -
Lawton (who has been the president OF
the Evangelical Young Womens Christian
association) also occupied seats on the
platform.
The meeting opened with the hymn.
s'Come, Thou Almighty King" followed
Ay prayer by Bishop ESVickar.
BISHOP MvIcKAR SPEAKS.
fhe bishop then addressed she meeting
Av{A ht.t In n
and inspiring manner withaI
1--WE are met together" he said. ION no
Ardinary occasion, / assure you, for we
tre to celebrate tonight the union of
these two societies.
III this is not a bridal occasion, II this
is not a bridal service. II Is, at least, a
bridal reception and feast 10 which you
are invited.
Indeed / feel that am called upon
% attend one of the old-time bridal SER
vices and, first OF all. let me assure you
that the contracting parties 20 this union
eoe Of the highest character and ex-
esllence; this union. this bridal will re-
suit In great happiness, / am sure. They
have the free consent OF their parents
and friends; they have been brought w
side by side and know each one the
ether. Their coming together was
unique; Il was a sort of love at first
slght; love which, however, they kept
10 themselves until they came to know
their need and decided to live together.
'It has been said you know that two
can live together more cheaply than one.
we wish. then, the happiest and most
useful sort Of n life, and we are here
60 set them up in housekeeping and &c
give them n good send of.
Speaking In a. more serious vein the
bishop then dwelt briefly on the character
of the work pursued by the two organ
tzations in the past, both having one
common object In view yet working on
separate lines.
"a noble work." he said. "their oh.
1ect. their inspiration has been the same
Tho stranger the young woman who nas
no home other than dreary boarding
house 20 live in. who is exposed TO temp
cations and snares has found refuge ~
Goth these societies.
'1t IN 10 take such young women and
throw around them the influences Of q
home that this association aims 20 do
and ! hold that there IL no stronger MOI
more blessed force IN this world than Is
vrspped up IN womanhood. / say Goo
tioss her. every time"
AZ the close OF his inspiring remarks
The bishop introduced Miss Louise Hop,
pin. who read the full and comprehensiv,
report Of the secretary OF the Yount
Womens Christian association.
MISS HOPKINS REPORT.
Introducing this excellent report witt
Tire words we stand today one incor
pcrated orga nization." Miss Hoppin. I'm
e:esr and distinct voice. set forth ~,
condition OF the Y. NJ. c. A. before IN,
recent consolidation. Mrs Phebe q
Gamwei followed Miss Hoppin readin,
the report Of the secretary OF the Evan
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