Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-03-12


mesticity: where she may engage In phys
ical exercises 10 keep ner body strong.
The greatest reformatOry work In the
world lies with the young women. Save
the woman and you save the race. for not
only does woman mould the destines Of
the race through her offspring, but she
exerts ON young men an influence greater
than all others.
Rev. J. w. COnIey, FIRST aptist.
Rev. ]. w Conley of the First Baptist
church took as his text the words, Help
Those Women" He said:
There has been in recent years an ex-
traordinary invasion Of the commercial and
industrial world. Millions of young women
have gone from the quiet Of the home into
the rush and excitement and toll In the
field of wage earners. There Is no use in
wasting time in deploring the situa-
ton OF in taking pessimistic views Of these
changed conditions. Several things are
evidently called for to meet this changed
condition Of women. "a They need to be
guarded and fortified against new tempta-
lions. Rescue work Is good but preventa-
tive work is infinitely better. ca There is
also needed training and developing along
wholesome lines on the part OF this vast
army OF working women. 90 They need
to be encouraged and given opportunity to
help others. The Young women's Christian
association is peculiarly adapted to render
help along these lines.
why should the church help in this
work? % Because OF the splendid charac-
ter and urgency of the work itself. CO
Also because OF the opportunity It affords
for giving expression to the federation of
the churches for Christian work. go And
then. too. the very life of the church de-
ponds upon it's touching In a practical and
helpful way the social problems and life
of our times and here is one of the most
vital points to be reached. The Omaha
churches should take hold enthusiastically
upon this work OF new building for this
association which il doing such an inn
portant and far reaching work"
REV. II. c. Herring.
Rev Dr. Herring OF the First Congrega-
tional church said
Craftsmanship is the perception OF
great need and the fashioning of means to
meet it. Tested by this definition the
Young Women's Christian association is
showing marked statesmanship. since it
perceives with great clearness the signih-
canoe OF the great Industrial revolution
which is sending hundreds of thousands Of
women into gainful occupations and is lay
ing plans 10 meet lileiT neSuS-piNS
mental and spiritual.
I'VE are accustomed to think Of men as
possessing most OF the ability to handle
finance. But show me, II you can. any
public enterprise managed by men which
has been pushed forward until It has an
annual expenditure OF nearly $4,000 with
scarcely any solicitation or funds from the
public at large.
There never will be more opportune
time for the men of Omaha to show their
chivalrous spirit toward women than now.
He is a strange specimen OF manhood
vino will not welcome these women as
they come representing the interests Of
the 5000 women wage earners of Omaha"
Rev. Lucius O. baird.
Worth All il Costs was the theme of
DR.. !. o. Baird's remarks at the st.
Mary's Avenue Congregational church. He
said:
1.-THE church is not only TO establish
community of Christians, but also TO make
Christian community. The man who is
satisfied with the feeling that he is sure
OF heaven without yearning to draw others
into heaven has only one foot in the king
dom. This movement to give the Young
Women's. Christian association a suitable
home in this city Is cali TO save others.
Our response will show that we are not
aforementioned saints, but humanity
seeking Christians. Sacrifice will be nee
essary, but such sacrifice Is worth all it
costs. An expensive building was dedi-
Gated in the east for the saving of boys.
In the dedicatory address DR.. Hall de-
clared that it would be worth all 1t cost
II II succeeded in saving one boy A friend
met him on the street the next day and
said he thought his statement the night
before was too extravagant. Why, sir,
that property represents $4,000. 1t is a
good deal to say that II would be worth
all Il cost IL II saves one boy No. said
DR.. Hall, not II it was my boy To think
of others as our own kin is to think as
Jesus thought. What shall we not saori-
fee to have the beauty of young woman
hood and to keep untarnished the bloom
| of purity upon the cheeks of those who
come to our city for work unprotected?
The influence of this building will guide,
cheer. stimulate, hearten those who have
no substitute for home but small rooms
and uncongeniai surroundings"
Rev. j. Il. HummOn.
Rev. Mr.. Hummon of the Kountze Me-
mortal Lutheran church discussed "our
Attitude Toward the Young WOman's Chris
tan Association" saying;
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people we of course will be governed by the
character, purpose and need OF this institu-
/ ton in our city at this time. Two con-
siderRtions then will engage our attention
first the character and purpose Of the
Young Woman's Christian association, and
second. does 1t supply need in our city?
First of ALL l would call your attention
to the fact that the Young Woman's Chris
tian association is Christian institution.
1t is just what its name implies. 1t seeks
In the character OF its officers and all those
| in charge of the work in its social life,
its educational work. yes, in and through
It's every department to lead the young
women Of the city into full fellowship with
Jesus Christ. How far and how well our
Omaha association is governed by this
motto is evidenced In the work that is
being carried on through its various depart
ments and the fruits Of its labors. It's
work is four fold. II aims to develop the
young woman physically, socially, intellect
| ually and spiritually.
I'VE want part in the construction OF
this new association building. For this