Evening star., 1918-02-24
War Relief of Y. W. C. A

FOLLOWING closely in the wake of the
y NJ c. A is the Young Women,s
christian Association, which not only
looks after the welfare of the millions
or women who are affected by the war
conditions, but through the hostess
houses IN operation in many camps
nave given cheer to thousands of men.
In the recent Y. W. c. A drive for s5,-
100000. to defray the expenses of the
manifold projects which were con-
stantly confronting the war work
council. s5.o1s.472 has been contributed
to date. Mrs. Lansing, Mrs DanieIs
and Mrs. Charles w. Richardson are RI =
three from Washington who attend the
council
Mrs William Hamilton Bayly. presi-
gent, and Miss Florence Brown, secre-
tary of the local organization, with
headquarters at 18th and G streets
northwest. have given invaluable as
slstance in directing the work at
Washington
The housing service. which has been
IN operation since last May, has found
comfortable and congenial homes for
thousands OF young women who have
come from distance to assist in the
war work here. The secretaries in
charge of this branch make a point of
not only meeting the managers of all
houses listed with the association, but
new arrivals to them. With the con-
stantly increasing office work here fifty
are frequently placed within a day.
me association keeps card index,
incIudlng name, home address, Wash
1ngton address, Office address and
church affiliations if any, of all new
corners. The nearest church of her de-
nomination is notified of her arrival.
which is invariably followed by calls
from some of the members In this way
the young stranger is enabled to make
desirable acquaintances within a short
time.
At the three cafeterias in operation
here under the y. W. c. A. at 18th and
G streets. the Elizabeth Somers, 11th
and NJ streets, and at the building next
TO the Billy Sunday Tabernacle over
S,4o0 people daily get wholesome well
cooked meals at most reasonable rates
With the incoming of girls and wom-
en-, all strangers. and from all parts OF
tne united states, clubs have been re-
Gently organized, with the purpose OF
bringing those from the same parts of
the country together. and through this
medium many delightful friendships
nave been formed At a meeting of the
New England Girls Club two young
girls discovered that they had come
from towns only five miles apart and
had many mutual friends. Now they
have rooms in the same house. and dur
ing their free hours can always count
on congenial companion.
All the club meetings are at the
headquarters, 18th and g. The meet
ings are as follows: New England
Girls Club, second and fourth Fridays;
Southern Girls, first Friday; Middle
West Girls. third Friday; Pacific Coast
Girls. second and fourth Fridays, and
those from New York, New Jersey
Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland
second and fourth Fridays.
Every Wednesday evening there is Z
sewing class for the Belgian children
and the members are given short tall
on topics of the day. Next Wednesda.
French soldier has promised to tell o.
some of his experiences.
The first steps to make Pittsburgh
more like home for the airmen, wht
will literally swarm into Pittsburgh
are being taken by the hostess com
mittee of the Central Young Women
Christian Association in Chatham
street Five hundred young men ar
rived at Pittsburgh to learn aviation
last week, and 1000 are expected be
fore the summer is over. The home o
the Central Y. W. C. A. attractive a
1t is, is being made more so for tn,
visitors. The lobby. with it's leathe
furnishings and large fireplace, is bein,