The Association From the Alumni's View Point.
Time is a great revealer. The vantage ground of the alumnus is higher than that of the undergraduate, and as he looks on his course he is able to discriminate between that which has been helpful to him and that which has been of little use. Many a man has regretted that he spent so much of his time in athletics, class politics, or society, but the man is not to be found who regrets the time he gave to the Association work.
Is the Young Men's Christian Association as it exists today a valuable auxiliary of Kansas University? Cannot the time, labor and money that are put into the Association each year be invested to a better advantage? Is the Association worth its cost? It the Association did no other work than that which is connected with the opening of the school year, the welcoming of new students, helping them find homes and employment, and assisting them in registration, it would be worth all its costs.
The University attends to the mental and physical needs of her students in a way that cannot but be commended, but she has no opportunity to help these same students solve the greatest problem of life. That problem is more difficult than can be found in the books taught by Professors Miller and Newson; it is found in the "Book of books" and was propounded by the Saviour of men. "What shall it profit a man if he gain the whole world and lose his own soul; or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?"
The chief aim of the Association, and that to which all other
work, Bible Study, Mission Study, Prayer Meeting, Employment Bureau, Social Work, is subordinated, is the making plain the wav of salvation, and helping men to solve life's greatest problem.
Will Kansas University continue to be considered a safe place for Kansas youths? Will she continue sending forth Christian men? She will if the Association continues to grow and advance with the other departments.
Fellow Alumni, what greater work for our Alma Mater can we do than to assist by our means and our prayers this most worthy of organizations—the Young Men's Christian Association.
FRANK H. SMITH,'02. Evanston, Ill.
Kansas University is seeding the slate with wheat and tares. When a student myself we Y. M. C. A. boys could estimate very closely what manner of students the various Kansas towns would send to the University by looking up the moral record of students we had sent out. It is emphatically true that "Whatsoever a University soweth that shall it also reap."
Yours truly,
WM. C. FOGLE.
I am in hearty sympathy with the work of the Young Men's Christian Association and believe that it works toward the moral upbuilding of young men. You have my best wishes for the success of the work.
Yours sincerely,
SIDNEY PRENTISS
THE WOMEN'S WORK.
The Organization Stands for the Best Things in College Life, and is Doing a Much Appreciated Work for the Women Students.
BY FLORENCE FOREST, '04.
The Young Women's Christian Association of Kansas University was organized under its present constitution, Oct.28,'92 Miss Laura Radford, now in India, was the first president. There were thirty members that year.
Such was the beginning. Today the Association has an active membership of 175 and an honorary membership of 30. There were four committees then, there are eight now. The budget for that year was not over $25. This year's budget is $725.
This growth and development is the result of prayer, a careful study of conditions, and a consecrated desire to help others. "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts." In his strength the Association has grown to be a great and constant factor in the religious life of Kansas University.
As at its organization, the Association stands for the fullest development of Christian womanhood. It stands for a rich, full spiritual life among the
girls of Kansas University. It stands for applied Christianity; the word of encouragement to the girl who is "blue", a cheery visit to the sick, a cordial interest in the homesick girl. And it stands for united effort in doing the Master's work while it is day. During the past year, the work of the Association has been constant and varied. There are eight committees, each responsible for one line of effort.
The Devotional Committee have secured for the Wednesday meetings, such leaders as Engineer McClure, Mr. Titus, Mrs. Winfield Freeman, Mrs Marvin and Mrs. Strong. The average attendance at the midweek meetings is fifty.
the mountain whites of this country, Mrs. Payne talked, and the Mission Sunday classes conducted a meeting on the subject "Women of the Orient."
Once a month the Missionary Committee take charge of the Wednesday meeting. During the year Miss McGavran of India spoke on Zanana work, Mrs. Roberts told of the work among
The Bible Study Committee have arranged for 8 Bible classes and have enrolled 115 girls in these classes.
The Membership Committee is always at work, trying to present in an effective way, the helpfulness that membership in the Association means.
At Christmas, the Philanthropic Committee collected a box of toys to be sent to the children of flood sufferers. At present this Committee is sending helpers to the Industrial School carried on by the Associated Charities.
The Social Committee have given several bright and helpfull affairs. In connection with the V. M. C. A. Social Committee our girls arranged and carried out three very enjoyable parries given at Snow Hall. The Girl's Teas have been very jolly and well attended.
The Intercollegiate Committee are the newspaper reporters and also the exchange editors for items of interest about other Associations.
The Finance Committee are the business managers. They are trying to extend the feature of systematic giving until all our expenses will be met by the consecrated offerings of cheerful givers.
This in brief is the work being done by the Association girls. But there is other work being done and other workers to do it. The Advisory Board, composed of six Faculty ladies and three Lawrence women, help the cabinet in making and carrying out their plans. They take great interest in the work and the members of the Association, and are doing much to enlarge our field of action.
The General Secretary, Miss Weiss, is probably the busiest and hardest worker. Together with the Cabinet, she plans all the work and uses her time as the Cabinet directs. On Sundays she goes to Haskell Institute to serve the Association there.
Such is the aim and such the organization and methods of the Y.W.C.A. of Kansas University.
Through Miss Paxson's visit many girls are living a deeper and happier Christian life, and are making the Association the strong, helpful, spiritual agent it wants to be among the girls of this University.
On next Sunday afternoon the officers of the Association for the ensuing year will be installed. This is an important service and every man who can should be present.
NSTALATION OF OFFICERS.
The retiring officers are;
The retiring officers are:
E. B. Black,...President
G. H. Stuessi,...1st Vice Pres
Albert Draper,...2d Vice Pres
T. L. Eyerly,...Treasurer
F. A. Hartman,...Rec. Sec'y
H. A. Johnson,...Cor. Sec'y
The chairmen of the different committees being:
J. F. Bender,...Bible Study
C. A. Siler,...Missionary
E. W. Metcalf,.Relig's Meetings
Clay Hamilton,...Social
W. E. Baldry,...Emp. Bureau
G. H. Stuessi,...Membership
L. H. Burress,...Music
W. H. Livers,...Personal Work
The new members are:
J. F. Bender,...President
C. B. Hosford,...Vice President
E. H. Dummire,...Secretary
E. P. Davies,...Treasurer
The Chairmen of the Committees being:
John Woodin,...Bible Study
H. L. Heinzman,...Missionary
Frank Brock,...Social
C. B. Hosford,...Membership
A. R. Mann, Religious Meetings
C. J. Dodds,...Hand Book.
The present officers of the Y.
W. C. A. are:
Miss Kate Hansen,...President
Miss Irene Gilchrist,...Vice Pres.
Miss Florence Wilson,...Sec.
Miss Frances Brewster,...Treas.
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