The Washington herald., 1913-10-22
GIRLS now HAVE
ALL OPPORTUNITY
Moral Uplift Theme Of Meiho-
dist Field Secretary's
Address.
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED
Young People Hold Exercises -Sibley
Hospitals Name May Be Changed.
Additional Endowment Made. ;.
NEW OFFICERS ELECTED

There was never greater opportunity
for good than is presented to young men
land young women. through their
churches in helping to upiift the morals
|of the poorer elements. It was claimed
last night by Miss Carrie Barge. field
secretary of the Department of Young
People Of the Woman's Home Mission-
airy Society. IN = speech at Foundry NJ.
Z. Church.
Miss Barge's speech was made at the
convention OF the society, now In ses-
sion here.
There never has been. in any age.
condition or country. such opportunity
for good as Is presented 70 the girls of
America" said Miss Barge. problems
are harder in this. generation than in
any other. There are many new prob
lens.
Some Of the immigrants 10 this coun-
try become more degenerate after few
years residence here. Their children.
born In this country, comprise. when they
grow older, much OF the criminal eie-
ment-(
There is opportunity for young 2eo-
PIE, both men and women. to show their
chivalry, charity and their power Of
protection. There are lots of young
women in congested dist lets who can
not make end meet. They have no op.
portunity for education. These girls are
confronted with temptations all during
their working hours. They are victims OF
circumstances beyond their control
Church Work Important.
Miss Barge continued to say that If
the girls would let NOR democracy into
their social life. and would try to draw
into their work all members of the
churches, their membership problems
would be ended.
The name OF Sibley Hospital, North
Capitol and N Streets, may be changed
to the National Methodist Hospital it
was reported yesterday. Delegates may
discuss the change OF name at today's
meetings.
Mrs. p. II. Bodkin, OF Los Angeles.
Cal. was reelected as nth. vice presi-
dent of the society. and Mrs. Della
Lathrop Williams, of Delaware. Ohio,
was renamed corresponding secretary.
Miss Carrie Barge, of Delaware Ohio,
and Mrs. May Leonard Woodruff. of Al
lendale, n. J., were elected co-ordinate
secretaries. BaIloting for other officers
will be continued today.
Memorial services for members Of the
society who died during the last year
were held at the afternoon meeting.
The church last night was given over
to the department of young people OF
the society. Mrs. George o. Linkins
opened the exercises with prayer. and
Mrs Wilbur p. Thirkield. president-elect.
delivered the presidents greeting for
Mrs George o. Robinson. retiring presi-
dent. who was unable to be present.
Mrs. David Daley, jr., general secre-
tary of the department made an address.
following which banners for excellence
In their work were presented to the
Pittsburgh Conference, the Holston Con-
ference, and the Baltimore Conference.
Miss Bertha Fowler. of Philadelphia, de-
livered an address on 'Tnspirational Fea-
lures OF Young Peoples Work" Miss
Florence wedderspoon. daughter Of the
Rev. DIR. wedderspoon, pastor of Foundry
Church, is secretary Of the department
It was announced that Mrs. Grace A.
Haskins, of Binghamton. n. Y, has
given 5000 to the society TO endow a bed
at Sibley Hospital The bed will be
known as the Lucy Cowles Haskins and
Grace Dorothy Haskins bed" Mrs Has
kins has given $1,000 to the society for
hospital endowments