The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-09-23
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Plans for the Winters Work Given il
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To the Editor of the State Journal
The right-of an existence of any or
ganization rests on two conditions: a
sufficient need of the work it is de-
signed to accomplish. and its ability to
supply that need more effectually than
any other existing organization.
The Young Women's Christian aSsOci-
alton has proven its right to exist. and
every public spirited citizen must see the
wisdom of a work that meets the high
est possibilities of young women in their
physical, Intellectual. social and Spirit
ual life. The association meets real
need-One unSupplied by any other Or
ganization in the city 1t is not outside
the church but within all the churches,
and it is one of the supplementary active
ties of the church itself.
1t is the earnest desire of the asso-
citation that all who come to the rooms
will be greatly benefited.
The educational department is under
the supervision of Mrs. 7. B. Sweet, and
is designed for all young women what
ever their previous advantages
have been. Glasses in litera-
ture current events, grammar
and composition. spelling. water color,
basket weaving. typography, free-hand
drawing, wood carving, embroidery and
lace work viii be conducted in the
rooms from october until June.
The physical training department Will
be in charge of Miss Maude E Bald
win as director. Day and evening classes
will be arranged for adults and chill
dren. Basketball teams will be organ
lied and hours for practice arranged.
Bowling clubs for ladies and gentlemen
will be arranged.
The social department is under the
SUPERVISION of Mt. T. F. Carver The
association aims to be a social factor IN
The life of the young women or Iopeka'
and to make the development Of the 50
of all its
departments. Special evenings Will De
devoted to social gatherings and once
month a good programme VIII De pre-
pared and interesting talks on interest,"
ing topics will be given
The Bible study department IS undeT
the supervision of Mrs. George E Ler-
rigo. Glasses free to all young women
whether members of the association or
not. The purpose of these. classes rs TO
emphasize the great fundamental truths
of the Bible and to develop through
systematic study of the Bible greater
love for it Day and evening classes VIII
be arranged a gospel service is held az
the rooms Sunday afternoons from 10
TO D. m. to which all young women
are cordially invited.
The lunch department. has been well
patronized, a goodly number ind 1t the
best place in Topeka in which TO ear
their lunch and rest during the noon
hour Dinner is served from 11:45 a. m
TO 80 D. m. and supper is served sat
urdav evenings from $50 to D. m. The
bill of fare presents a pleasing variety,
and the prices are exceptionally rea-
sonable.
The rest rooms and reading rooms are
omen to all and a hearty invitation IS
extended to all members to use the
rooms whenever convenient Miss NJ. E
Reid. as general secretary; Miss X;
Armstrong. as extension secretary, ana
Miss NJ f. Baldwin, as physical olrec-
- orc in attendance at the rooms and
prepared to welcome all visitors
The officers of the board of directors
are: Mrs. Ella NJ. Evans. president (.
Mrs. A Vanderpool, secretary; Mrs W.
H. Holmes. treasurer. -
An educational rally and reception viii
be held at the rooms Friday evening,
September %. from 8 to 10 p m, TO
which all are cordially invited