Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-10-02

on the corner VI seventeenth street and ST.
Mays avenue was Incorporated under
the laws of the state OF Nebraska June T.
1897 In the thirteen years of its service
| in Omaha the development of its influence
may be typifled by the material ex-
preston of the progression from the three
rooms first occupied to the present splen-
/ did Oulldng with its well equipped five
| floors ana basement gymnasium Another
way OF indicating the growth is to give the
memversmp figures: E.ghty-seven charter
members and now 1875 members.
| The association which seeks to minister
TO the spiritual Intellectual and social
wants Of young women, does this, primar-
! lily. through It's various well organized de-
partments, and supplementary through
the individual influence of the secretaries
OF these departments. There is devotional
work, which includes Bible study, a gospel
meeting each sunday afternoon, noon
meeting and special meetings at the build
ing, and meetings held by the industrial
| extension work secretary at different fac
tories and other places where number OF
girls are employed.
Educational Department.
The educational department seeks to pro-
vide classes for the study Of those branches
needed and demanded by the amUltIous
young woman. There are classes in liter
ature. English, arithmetic, vocal music,
foreign languages, history, elocution, stem
oEraphy, science and other topics as de-
manded.
Az the Importance of physical education
for women cannot be too strongly urged,
the work of the gymnasium or the depart
ment of physical education Is given spe-
cial attention. The class work combines
with the pleasant recreation of the gym
nasium games, the exercises best fitted for
the needs OF each pupil in forming correct
habits of position and use of the body and
in giving self-command, self-reiance and
expression The gymnasium, which is TO-
Gated in the basement, provides ample
room for classes of sixty pupils on the
floor at one time. The equipment in
cudes a large variety of portable and
stationary apparatus, such as boms, plynth
stall bars. benches, balance beams verti-
cal ladders, climbing ropes, climbing poles
vaulting box, jump stands, jump boards
mats, wands, dumb bells, Indian clubs, etc
etc. The plunge is mentioned separately
! in this list because the plunge is Of spe-
cial Importance, as 1t makes possible
most popular branch of education, tn,
swimming lessons. The gymnasium is sup
piled also with all the oonvenlences in tn,
way Of lockers, dressing rooms and baths
| summer Camp.
In the summer the association has an out
r of-door gymnasium at Gymwocka camp
which is located In the Young Mems Christ
e tan association park at Carter lake, and IL
0 certainly qualified to answer to this descrip
8 ton. The camp has headquarters in an at
tractive bungalow and the director Of the
camp 10 also director Of the summer sports
and instructor in swimming
Another exceedingly valuable department
Q of the association is that of domesti
e science. The purpose of the department
to give thorough and practical instruction
in all that pertains to the home; to teacl
n economy In the use of time, energy, ma
= terials and money. There are courses Il
: practical homework, invalid cookery, an
u dletetics as well a full graded cours
u Of lessons in cookery.
= model kitchen and dining room Il
g which the class is taught correct manner O
y arranging and serving a table, are par
: OF the equipment for this work. The kindre
department domestic arts, includes instruc
/ ton in plain sewing, dressmaking, millin
; cry, fancy sewing, etc.
/ The lunch room, which occupies the fift
= floor Of the building, is e much appreciate
IL department There is both cafeteria
l. where young women may wait upon them
u selves, and a cafe where they may brin
their friends.
In the absence of an association boardin
10 homeland this is a want which the di
lie rectors have to meet In the near future b.
Is the establishment Of cottage home-th
l. employment department does double work
IN It assigns young women to find employ
s ment and also keeps on file a certifie
lie list OF homes where young women may fin
s. suitable board and room. A transient liz
& is also kept, that strangers coming int
is the city may be referred at once to com
Portable rooms in convenient locations.
u Association Library.
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