Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-28
NATIONAL OFFICER
IS H0NORE0 GUEST
Y. w. C. A. SECRETARIES AT
BANQUET
Miss Florence Slmms, Secretary of
Young Woman's Christian Asso-
citation, Tells of Her Work.
other Leaders Speak

The arrival of Miss Florence Simms
of Chicago, one of the national secre-
taries of the Young Woman's Christian
association, was the signal for one of
the most delightful affairs in the his
tory Of the local association last
evening,
1t is the custom of the members of
the faculty, the secretaries and the
members of the educational committee
TO meet at dinner once each year to
compare notes of progress made in the
education department and to tell
dreams of future usefulness.
The affairs have always been notable,
but it is safe to say none has ever been
such success as the dinner of last
evening, with Miss Florence Simms as
guest of honor.
In honor of st. Patrick and the month
of March, Miss Henderson had confined
herself to green and white in the deco
rations which We're most artistic.
Covers were laid for fifty guests and
the places were marked with white
cards bearing water color sketches and
bows of green satin ribbon. Graceful
sprays of asparagus plumosus, fancy
baskets filled with bridal wreath and
Jaunty bows of green ribbon We're fea-
lures of the arrangement.
Where ever possible the same color
scheme was observed in the menu. Mrs.
George Wadleigh was gracious toast
mistress, and at her suggestion some
figures were introduced relative to the
work of the association, which would
surprise those who have not kept in
close touch with the work.
Robert p. Shepherd of the Bible. de-
partment was called upon first and he
gave some encouraging news about his
work, and incidentally complimented
the secretaries.
Miss Carolyn Patch talked about
figures and her toast was filled with
bright stories. The trials and tribula-
tions of finding space in which to house
the various educational classes were
revealed by her, and as a remedy she
told of dream she has had of beau
tiful new building where the voice cul-
ture teacher will not interfere with the
teacher of Spanish and the sewing
room will not be used as a penmanship
room.
The enrolment for this year In the
educational department is more than
1900, and it has taken every moment of
the secretaries time trying to decide
where to put them all. The largest en-
rollment has been in the domestic art
and Bible departments, but each of the
other departments has had large
share of popularity.
Miss Cora latham, general secretary,
also spoke about enthusiasm for the
new building, and then Miss Simms
was introduced. Miss Simms is on her
way to Capitola to attend the conven-
ton there. She spoke of former visit
to Los Angeles when the association
was small and struggling, and likened
it to a growing family where the chill
dren had all grown up. Miss SimmS
complimented the secretaries for their
work and dwelt upon the need of per-
sonally touching the lives of the girls
who come to the association.
Mrs. Anna S. Averill closed the pro-
gram with a short prayer.
Among those for whom covers were
laid We're Mrs. George H. Wadleigh,
Miss Florence Simms, Miss Cora L..
latham. Miss Carolyn Patch, Mrs. A.
Danford Rev. and Mrs. A. G.. Fessen-
den, Miss Helena Barnard, Miss Elma
Smith, Miss Mildred Morris, Miss
Laura p. Moore, Mrs. Charlotte H.
Bush, Miss Edna Waterman, Miss NJ
Louise Atsatt, Miss Mary L. Stone
Miss Helen Moore, Miss Harriet Morris,
Miss Ida M. Leonard, Mrs. L. J. Selby,
Miss Agnes Woodward, Miss Carrie B.
Conger, Miss Florence Stratton, Mrs
M. J. C. Brinton, Miss Aline Phillips
Prof. julius c. Behnke, Miss Lillian
Dickson, Mrs G. f. DeLany, Miss
Grace Maxwell, DR.. and Mrs. r. B.
Shepherd, Mr.. and Mrs. Averill, Miss
Janette Baldwin, Miss Henderson, Miss
Neva A. Chappell, Mrs. F. A. Dewey,
Rev. and Mrs. Harry White, Flora B.
Fowler, Mary L. Stone and Mrs. F. G.
King.