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true desire to maintain the essen
tials of the historic, scriptural,
Christian faith. In opposition to the
amendment it was urged that one
could make a statement of purpose
to live as a true follower of the Lord
Jesus Christ and yet not possess an
adequate Christian faith.
An Act of Faith
Those favoring the amendment
pointed to the fact that the state
ment represented a beginning in the
Christian life sufficient to entitle a
student to membership in the asso
ciation. The statement of the pur-
pose of the association with which
each member asserts that she is in
sympathy outlines the fuller faith
into which students are to be led.
The amendment was adopted IS
an act Of faith, faith in the real
spiritual earnestness of the Chris
tian students as it was evidenced in
their discussion, faith in the power
Of the students who had accepted the
full Christian faith to win those who
should have made start by joining
the association and declaring it their
purpose to live as true followers Of
the Lord Jesus Christ, and faith in
the loyalty of the student church
members to lead other students into
such membership.
The response which the student
delegates gave to this confidence in
them was shown by a resolution
which they brought to the convention
the following morning. The resolu-
ton reads as follows:
That the student delegates here
assembled extend a vote Of thanks
to the convention for the sympathy
and understanding expressed so
warmly for them in tho presenta-
tion Of student problems. They do
pledge their loyal support to the
Y. W. c. A., IN the administration
Of the new basis st membership, and
do assume the responsibility in fer
vent conservation and devotion TO
New-York tribune., 1920-05-16
Health and Work

Concerning the problem of health
it was recommended
That the work in health educa-
tion be developed from that already
carried on in the gymnasiums of the
local associations; that it be ex-
tended and broadened under the
joint leadership of physicians and
physical directors; and that where
ever possible it be conducted in CO.
operation with similar efforts which
are to be undertaken by the women's
foundation for health.
The Young Women's Christian As
sociation has made a unique contri.
button to the life of women by Civ
ing new conception of health,
characterized not only by clearer
understanding Of its abuses, but also
by new understanding of its posi-
tive contribution to the mental.
moral and spiritual development of
young women. In like manner there
must be fresh thinking upon the
character, influence and spiritual
significance of work in the life OF
women, both in and out of the home.
There is no unanimity Of opinion as
to the ideal toward which women
sh ~ Id be educated, nor is there anv
clear policy for their vocational
training. Bearing in mind our op-
portunities ser pioneering in new
fields, it is recommended
That the educational departments
and committees of local associations
and Of the national board study the
place and significance of work in the
life of women; and promote such
instruction, training and activities
as the results of their study shall
warran-,
The impresslu. xhieh those at
tending the Cleveland convention
carried with them was that tn
Young Women's Christian Associa
tion had not only adopted a program
Of action, but that it had been don
with enthusiasm, and that bgxk O
the program were women Of fait
and action.
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Recommendations of the greatest
Importance to the actual program Of
the association were passed with
little discussion, because in the very
nature Of the case there could be
no two ways of thinking about them.
Among them were:
The increasing demand for women's
labor in modern business and in
dustry, together with the necessity
for self-support on the part of young
women themselves, compels con-
slant migration from the home to
centers Of work. The dearth of suit
able living accommodations for
these young women mas become a
menace to their health and to their
spirit, and is creating q situation
which is becoming intolerable to the
conscience Of the community. There
fore, it is recommended
That each association, in co6pera-
tion with community agencies and
public minded citizens, or independ-
emily, as the situation requires, shall
undertake.: 1, to make an examina-
tion of the housing conditions as
they affect young women; 2, to es-
tablish q room registry service up
holding suitable standards for young
women; 3, to develop additional resi-
dences, not as philanthropic projects,
but on a sound financial basis and
secure the greatest amount of coop
erative interest from the young
women them selves.
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the Church through the strength
and salvation Of our most Holy
Lord and Master, Jesus Christ
(Signed by representatives of thir-
teen colleges.)
Into Industrial Problems
Having cleared up this matter of
business left over from the previous
convention, the convention adopted
as it's first recommendation the fol-
lowing;
That we. as delegates in this con-
vention, unite in an act Of consecra-
ton, pledging ourselves to maintain
the religious purpose and the spirit
ual character Of the organization.
1t was with this basis Of devotion
to our religious purpose that the
convention tackled the knotty prob
lem Of bearing it's share in the in
dustrial and social issues Of the
hour. To the surprise of many, the
convention adopted unanimously the
social ideals of the churches, thus
following the Young Mems Chris.
tian Association in the action taken
by them at the recent convention in
Detroit. These social ideals, as
adopted, are:
Resolved: That we reaffirm the So
cial platform adopted by the first
quadrennial in Chicago, 1912, and
ratified by the second quadrennial
IN st. Louis, 1916.
That the churches stand for:
/. Equal rights and justice for all
men in all stations Of life.
Z. Protection Of the family by the
single standard Of purity, uniform
divorce laws, proper regulation of
marriage, proper housing.
g. The fullest possible development
of every child, especially by the pro-
vision Of recreation and education.
4. Abolition Of child labor.
S. Such regulation Of the conditions
Of toll for women as shall safeguard
the physical and moral health Of the
community.
q. Abatement and preservation Of
poverty.
7. Protection Of the individual and
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live as true follower Of the Lord
Jesus Christ"
1-QUALIFICATIONS FOR LEAD
ERSHIP
1. All members of the cabinet
Officers and chairmen Of standing
committees) shall commit them
selves to furthering the purpose of
the association
2. Two thirds of the cabinet
members shall be members of
churches which are entitled to rep
resentation in the Federal Council
Of the Churches of Christ in America,
and only those delegates who are
members Of such churches shall be
entitled to vote in conventions.
8. Members Of the advisory board
shall meet the qualifications of
cabinet members.
The Opposition Explained
In the discussion Of this amend
ment it was made clear that many
probably most, student associations
would retain their present basis of
membership. Certain students who
spoke favoring the amendment ex-
planned that in their own associa-
tions they found no necessity for a
change, but that they understood the
position of those who did need per
sonal statement. The discussion
showed an earnest desire on the part
of all to maintain the most vital and
helpful relationship to the churches
In opposition to the amendment il
was urged that to make any require
ment other than church membership
was to weaken the connection with
the Church. In support Of the
amendment it was held that the stu
dent associations could do more tow.
ard leading students into church
membership If they could welcome
into their active membership girls
who were not yet church members,
but who were willing to make the
personal declaration:
ut is my purpose to live as q true
follower Of the Lord Jesus Christ"
The discussion evidenced also q
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MRS. THERESA w.
1'A PAIST, national presi-
dent of the Young Women's
Christian Association

in discussion, the chief interest GEN.
tered about the recommendation
bearing upon the qualifications for
membership in student associations,
those touching upon the social ideals
and the very practical recommenda-
tions which concern the extent to
which we should expect financial
support for our enlarged program.
The Disputed Amendment
The recommendation regarding
qualification for membership in stu
dent associations associations in
universities, colleges, normal schools,
etc. involved an amendment to Ar
ticle II in the constitution, which
read:
After the adoption Of this consti-
tuition, any Young Women's Chris
| tian Association not privileged to
become a charter member may be ad.
nitted to this organization upon ap-
plication to the national board and
upon filing with it a copy Of It's con-
stitution, showing that its active
membe bership-that is, the voting and
Office holding membership-is limited
to women who are members of the
Protestant evangelical churches.
To amend this article it is neces-
sary that a two-thirds vote be given
at two succeeding conventions. AT
the Richmond convention in 1913 a
commission had been appointed to
consider restatement Of the evan
gelical basis in personal terms for
such student associations as might
need such a restatement. After a
years work this commission had re-
ported to the national board, which
had then given due notice to the local
associations, and the matter came
before the Los Angeles convention
where the recommendation for an
amendment had received the neces-
sary two-t thirds majority.
Only 2lO Negative Votes
After discussion of three or four
hours at Cleveland a ballot showed
1891 affirmative to 210 negative
votes. 1t is important to remember
that all who voted were members of
Protestant evangelical churches.
Following is the amendment as
passed:
Any student Young Women's
Christian Association may be ad-
mitted to membership whose con-
stitution embodies the following
provisions:
I-PURPOSE
The Young Women's Christian As
ISOLATION Of -, affirming the
Christian faith in God the Father
and in Jesus Christ, His only Son,
our Lord and Saviour, and In the
Holy Spirit, the Revealer Of truth
and source of power for life and
service, according to the teaching of
Holy Scriptures and the witness of
the Church, declares its purpose
to be:
/. To lead students to faith in God
! through Jesus Christ.
2. To lead them into membership
and service in the Christian Church.
3. To promote their growth in
Christian faith and character, espe-
cially through the study of the Bible.
q. To influence them to devote
themselves in united efforts with all
Christians, to making the will OF
| Christ effective in human society
and to extending the kingdom Of God
throughout the world.
MEMBERSHIP
Any woman of the institution may
be a member of the association, pro-
vided:
1. That she is In sympathy with
the purpose Of the association.
2. That she makes the following
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The Political Issue

The following was passed only
after earnest discussion:
That the National Board make
careful study Of social and economic
conditions affecting women, and of
the possibilities of improving such
conditions throfgh legislation; and
that it use its resources and infiu-
ence TO help secure such legislation
New-York tribune., 1920-05-16
1NRS. ROBERT E.. SPEER,
1'A president of the No.
tiomal Board of the Young
W0men's Christian Asso-
citation

management Of industry, we stand
for orderly and progressive social
reconstruction instead Of revolution
by violence.
2. That an ordered and construc-
tive democracy in industry is as
necessary as political democracy,
and that collective bargaining and
the sharing of shop control and
management are inevitable steps in
its attainment.
8. That the first charge upon in
dustry should be that Of wage
sufficient to support an American
standard of living. To that end we
advocate the guarantee of a mini
mum wage, the control of unem-
ployment through government labor
exchanges, public works, land settle
ment, social insurance and expert
mentation in profit sharing and CO.
operative ownership.
4. We recognize that women
played no small part in the winning
of the war. We believe that they
should have full political and
economic equality. with equal pay
for equal work, and maximum
eight-hour day. We declare for the
abolition Of night work by women
and the abolition Of child labor;
and fnr tho 3r;A
safeguards to insure the moral as
we'll as the physical health of the
mothers and children of the race.
Advocated by Women Workers
The chief interest in the discus
sion centered in the fact that there
were present in the convention
women who from girlhood had
worked in industrial plants, and who
spoke out of their experience of the
necessity for reasonable hours, a
just wage and good working con.
ditions.
One woman who spoke with en-
thuslasm of her own employer advo-
Gated right legislation as the only
means of protecting such employers
as hers from the competition of the
unjust employers. AS one indus.
trial worker after another pleaded
her cause, evidencing unconsciously
her ability to think clearly and tc
bring true Christian spirit into
her considerations, our faith in the
power of the Christian woman in in.
dustry grew and was expressed ir
the unanimous vote.
Nor did the industrial women fai,
to respond to the confidence placed
in them, for after the passage of this
recommendation they brought in the
following resolution:
That we, the girls of the indus.
trial department Of the National
Young Women's Christian Associa-
ton, express our appreciation Of the
cooperation of the national organi-
zation in the passing of the national
boards recomm endation on Social
Ideals" which, we believe. will be
of as great benefit to all women as
to the girl in industry herself. As
an expression of our sense Of obli-
cation to each other and to all So
ciety, we pledge ourselves to do our
daily work that industry may do its
full share for the service of the
world.
The Political Issue
The following was passed onl,
after earnest discussion:
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An Answer to Mrs. Helen Gould Shepards RESIGNATION;
Program for Public Welfare Is Defended by Mrs. Pal
A Determined Stand
Taken on Economic
Questions

as shall promote the welfare Of
young women.
The chief objection expressed was
that it seemed to imply "going into
politics" Discussion revealed, how
ever, that the resolution puts the
matter into the hands of the national
board and its committees, and that
it does not mean an indiscriminate
recommendation of the legislative
method, so that no local associations
need feel obligated to tackle the
questions of legislation save as they
choose to do so. Those who are ac-
quainted with the personnel of the
national board realize that it will
act only after careful study and will
consider every issue from the stand
point of the consumer and the en-
ployer, as we'll as from that of the
workers.
In facing the financial support of
the association the delegates We're
torn between a consideration for
those who have supported us so
generously during the years of our
work and the consideration of the
needs Of young women, which were
never more pressing. A commits
sion including representatives from
all over the country recommended
that budget Of at least S3,000,000
be raised in 1921 for current ma
tional work, Of which S1,000,00o
shall be spent In current work in
other countries. If this sum is not
exceeded it will involve a 25 per
cent reduction in the work actually
being promoted now under the i'm
petus of the additional funds given
! for war work.
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The Labor Program

10. The right of all men to the op-
portunity for maintenance, for
safeguarding this right against en-
croachments of every kind, for the
protection of workers from the hard
ships of enforced unemployment.
II. Suitable provision for the old
age Of the workers and for those in
capacitated by injury.
r. The right of employees and
employers alike to organize; and for
adequate means Of conciliation and
arbitration in industrial disputes.
13. Release from employment ono
day in seven.
IA. Gradual and reasonable reduc-
tion Of hours of labor to the lowest
practicable point and for that de-
gree of leisure for all which is
condition of the highest human life.
Is. A living wage as minimum in
every industry, and for the highest
wage that each industry can afford.
1o' "A uCW uPOii IhC oP-
plication of Christian principles to
the acquisition and use of property
and for the most equable division Of
the product of industry that can ul
timately be devised.
Glass Struggle Deplored
Facing the social issues involved
in reconstruction, this resolution
was adopted:
Resolved, That we affirm as
Christian churches:
1. That the teachings Of Jesus
are those of essential democracy
and express themselves through
brotherhood and the cooperation Of
all groups. We deplore class strug-
gle and declare against all class
domination, whether of capital or
labvg. Sympathizing with labor's
desise for better day and an
equitable share in the profits and
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society from the social, economic and
moral waste of the liquor traffic.
8. Conserva tion Of health.
8. Protection of the worker from
dangerous machinery, occupational
diseases and mortality.
New-York tribune., 1920-05-16

MS; y FlNLEY j; sHEP- p!
lA ARD, fo1merly Miss
Helen Gould, and taoo of her
adopted children. Mrs. Shep-
ards recent resignation from
the Young Womem's Chris
tian Association board be-
cause she did not sympathize
With the Associations neaU
program of social service
se1red to center public atten-
t5o7o ON that program
MRS. JOHN D. ROCKE-
1HA FELLER JR. Neft),
chairman of the National
Campaign Committee of the
1920 World Seruice Program
of the Y. w. G.. A.
MRS. JAMES S. CUSH-
1'A MAN (right), first vice-
president of the National
Board of the Y. W. c.. A.
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wv whatever our times may
AN lack, there is no shortage
W in the discussion Of it's
problems nor in theories
New-York tribune., 1920-05-16

the Church through the strength
and salvation Of our most Holy
Lord and Master, Jesus Christ
(Signed by representatives of thir-
teen colleges.)
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-10-28

Rev. Bess Home From Convention
I'm st. Louis

| Rev. Troy =. Bess returned from
st. Louis where he attended the In
ternational convention OF the
Churches Of Christ enthusiastic ovei
the work which was being accom-
plished.
thousands of religious enthusi-
asts," he said, "were In attendance
from all parts of the United States,
Canada and many foreign countries.
The genius Of the movement of the
disciples of Christ Is for the union of
the divided church. For hundred
years It's messengers have gone
throughout the land proclaiming the
sin Of division in religious affairs
While the disciples claim no credit
for the growth Of unity efforts
among the denominations, the fact
that Christian unity Is well on the
way toward realization has strength
ened this plea.
"The remarkable situation pre-
scented by this convention Is the
growth in missions, benevolences
and education, $9,00O,000 having
been given to these purposes last
wear. The Restoration Movement
has always had much zeal for evan
pelism and this has characterized
tho Churches Of Christ during the
past year, more than 100000 mem
bers being added to their rolls. Ana
tbe schools at the present time show
the largest number of students pre-
pairing for the ministry In the his
tory of the movement.
"Internal problems demand thought
and energy. 1t is unthinkabie that
a people numbering approximately
a million and half In 1900 congre-
cations could be recruited under one
banner In a single century even III
America without mlsun-
But they are racing
treat issues bravely,. and talking
hem out openly and the progress TINS
rear Is considered marvellous. Brave
in dozen foreign lands
ire carrying the message OF the ols-
.iples to the ends of the earth. Even
low plans are being made for the
'oupding Of a hospital, training
,chool and mission in the forbidden
.ity of Lhassa, the capitol of Thibet'
which city heretofore has been Tor
hidden to the white man. An inyl-
alton has been given to DR.. A. l..
,helton. medical missionary at Ba-
aug Thibet, from the Great Llama
he Savior of the Thibetans' to
ONE to the holy city and begin
work. This will be done soon. Tiiat
he influence of this body is distinct
v felt throughout the world is plain
Y evident by the cooperative enter
rises of all missions abroad
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-10-28

II ~ latter " M Estate X oliver
10 al cr:ditors and Other Persons In
You are hereby notified that have
filed report OF my administration Of
said estate In the Probate Court Of
mss kansa 81 an "a. that sav.
named estate in the Probate Court In
and for sal county ut the Probate
Judges office in Abilene. Kansas. on
at such time application will be made
for my compensation, attorney fees.
and other expenses and for my dis
as saen and for orasr Of the
court finding and adjudging who were
the heirs. devisees, and legatees OF the
deceased.
RAYMOND @. FAIR.
OF the estate with will
OF Oliver F. Fair. deceased.
2sw4t oliver F. Fair. Deceased
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-10-28

Proceeds From "Oh, Oh, cindy," af
X. IT,, 90 to Y. w. G. A.

X. u, 90 to Y. w. G. A.
The musical farce, ION, Oh,
Cindy," was staged at Lawrence
last night before a packed house OF
I 200, by the various student organ
izations of the University Of Kansas.
The production proved real success.
Those carrying the principal roles and
dancing parts were called back by the
enthusiastic audience.
The cast, which was composed Of
$50 students, was practically an all
Kansas one. Those carrying the i'm
portant roles were: Miss Betty Brad
bury. Of Paola, as "Cindy"; Philip
Darby, OF Garden City, as "The
Prince; Deane Malott, Of Abilene,
as 1.-THE Fairy Godmother"; Miss Lily
White, Of Chanute, as 1.-THE Cannibal
Princess; Walter Blaker, Of Pleas
anton, as "Santa Claus; Lauter
Bach, Of Colby, as Robinson Cru
soc" and Spencer Gard Of lola, as
"Friday."
The proceeds derived from the
play are to be used to further the
work Of the University Y. w. G. A.
The "Y" maintains a free employ
ment bureau for the aid Of students
who desire to work after school hours
and also provides a religious center
for the women students Of the uni
yersity,
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1920-10-28
WANTS THE USERS TO PAY
Leading Farmer Tells Why He Is For
Amendment Three

IT am going to vote for amend
ment No. g." said J. e. Roop, one Of
the leading farmers of the county
with fine farm on the new Golden
Belt road. IT want the town folks
and the drivers of the big trucks and
busses to help pay for the hard sur
faced roads instead Of putting the
larger burden on the farmer"
Incidentally the increase In value
Of the farms along the new hard sur
faced road has been already more
than the cost Of the road to the dis
trict. One farm east Of Detroit sold
last week for 5000 an acre-the fact
that 1t is seven miles from Abilene
makes no difference when 1t is on
365-day road which 1t will be in a
year or so. The farmers are learn
ing that there is real value in good
roads.