— NUAL REPORT 'Zof the young women and girls of Springfield and surrounding towns. The new building was ded¬ icated Sunday afternoon, October 5, 1913, Rev. Henry A. Atkinson, of Chicago, giving the ad¬ dress. The church societies, women’s lodges and individual friends have made possible much of the furnishings in the building. The Furnishing Committee, with Mrs. O. H. Anderson as its chairman, should have special mention for the beautiful service which they have rendered in selecting such suitable and harmonious equipment for our new home. There has been an increase in the membership during the past year, five hundred new members having been added dur¬ ing the contest last June. The Membership Committee offered four entertainments for the entire membership. Two special social gather¬ ings were given for the new members. The ex¬ tension department has been able to broaden its work since the coming of an extension secre¬ tary. Besides noon work in the factory, clubs have been organized to meet at the building. The report of this department, as well as from all other departments, shows a healthy growth. Four new workers were called last fall—Miss Erminie Broadstone as Bible and Extension Secretary, — 6 — Miss Helen Silsby as Physical Director, Miss Olive Wolfe as Domestic Science and Arts Teacher, and Miss Lilia McPherson as Cafeteria Director. The mid-winter rally in January brought a large number of strangers to the building, many of whom became interested in the various classes. Three large public Association parties were held in the building—the Hallow¬ e’en party, the New Year’s reception and George Washington’s birthday party. The fact of a com¬ mon assembling place for women, where the ex¬ clusive spirit is eradicated, is a splendid feature. The social spirit finds expression in the cafeteria, the parlors, classes, clubs, committees and re¬ ligious meetings. The Outing Park was open during the summer from June till the last of September. Thursday night suppers, picnic, week¬ end parties, luncheons, committee meetings, board meetings, out-of-door games, etc., were among the many activities of the Outing Park. “The Garden of Singing Flowers” was most beautifully given on the opening evening. The Fourth of July program was equally attractive, a large number enjoying both of these entertainments. In February occurred one of the big events of the year in the Association, when the first public “Budget Deficit and Association Publicity Week” campaign was held. In less time than had been planned the teams turned in over the amount asked for. To them and the contributors the As¬ sociation owes a debt of gratitude. By efficient work the Association would convince all, who have given to its work, that a good investment has been made. The three National Field Work¬ ers of Ohio and West Virginia have each visited the Association during the year. Miss Helen Stone, Student Secretary, has come to us in the interest of the High School work and the girls’ work, and Miss Constance MacCorkle, Exten¬ sion Secretary, to direct the organization of clubs in the industrial centers. Miss Elizabeth Hughes, Field Executive, has made several visits in the 7 interest of general Association work, especially planning the Budget campaign. During the year the use of the assembly hall and committee rooms has been given to committees and various organi¬ zations as follows: Young Women’s Mission, Executive Committee of W. H. & F. M. Society of Lutheran Church, the W. C. T. U., the Pro¬ hibitive League, Lincoln-Lee Legion Patriots, and many smaller Church committees and societies. We would express our thanks and appreciation to all volunteer, committee and special workers, and the press, who have contributed to the suc¬ cess of the year’s work by their services so gra¬ ciously given. We would also give special men¬ tion at this time of the untiring services of our President, Mrs. John J. Hoppes, in the personal attention she has given to the erection and ap¬ pointment of this beautiful building. On looking back, we wish there were more time to do all that presents itself, as the field affords matchless opportunities, but we can, and do, pray that each director, secretary, committee and volunteer worker may assume the immeasurable responsi¬ bilities that await her and the work, with an energy that characterizes those who are sent of God. Statistical Report May, 1913, to May, 1914 Membership . 1,546 Mail Matter Sent (Dedication Programs, Yearly Catalogues) . 1,888 Enrollment in Bible Classes . 401 Enrollment in Educational Classes . 313 ‘Enrollment in Gymnasium Classes . 292 Enrollment in Swimming Classes (Private Lessons and Clubs) . 45 Attendance in Cafeteria .59,161 Attendance at Outing Park . 2,500 Attendance at Social Gatherings . 6,640 Volunteer Workers . 151 Respectfully submitted, Rosetta M. Reynolds. — 8 — Report of the Religious Work Department The work of the Religious Work Department opened October 12th-19th with a week of instruc¬ tive Bible Study conducted by Dr. F. N. Palmer, of Winona Lake, Ind. October 21st the District Leaders’ Class opened. During the year 11 Neighborhood Classes have been maintained with good interest. Much of the success has been due to the faithful leaders and to the untiring efforts of the Bible Study Committee Chairman, Miss Keller. February 12th the leaders of these classes were entertained at the building with an informal thimble party. The Business Woman’s Bible Class had a total enrollment of 72, with an average attendance of 25. The class had an enjoyable social gathering on December 30th. Flowers were taken to the hospital on Valentine and Easter Sundays. November 2nd-9th we observed the World’s Week of Prayer, holding a prayer service each morning at 9:30. Miss Flelen Taylor was with us Sunday, the 9th. At the close of the service 29 days in India were taken and an “India Club” formed, composed of women and girls who had taken a day or part day each. March 10th a very informal party was given for the club in assem¬ bly hall; 75 were present, including Wittenberg, High School, Residence Hall and one Industrial Club. The High School Camp Fire Bible Classes, four in number, have done good work. March 19th- 20th Miss Mabel E. Stone, the Field Student Sec¬ retary, was with us and reorganized the Camp Fire into a self-governing High School Student Club. The International Sunday School Lesson has been taught each Saturday afternoon by Dr. Hume. The class has been full of interest. Av¬ erage attendance 16. The Mission Study Class in the fall studied 9 “Western Women in Eastern Lands.” January 26th-30th Miss Nora Hill, of Piqua, was with us and conducted a Mission Study Institute. Seven¬ teen churches were represented. Average attend¬ ance 33. Text-book used, “The New America.” A Sunday afternoon “Acquaintance Hour” has been maintained, and quite a number of girls have been in for the quiet story hour, followed by a cup of hot cocoa. April 15th the department adopted a new policy which will meet the need for broad and more systematic work. Respectfully submitted, Erminie Broadstone. Annual Report of the Industrial Department The Industrial Department has throughout the year worked towards the definite organization of Industrial Clubs in the centers where work has been carried on. Noon meetings have been held in four centers. At the Robbins & Myers Co. Rev. Mr. Rourke has taught the Life of Christ; Elwood Myers Co. have had miscellaneous programs consisting of travel, practical and inspirational talks; the Sun¬ day School Lesson and travel talks have been features of the work at the Innskeep Glove Co.; miscellaneous programs have been carried out at the Metallic Casket Co. Friendly visiting has been done at the Ohio Garment Co. and the White Star Laundry. We have touched about 250 girls each week in this way. The Parmenter girls have had a successful little supper club meeting at the building, with an average attendance of 8. October 29th a series of studies were given rel¬ ative to the social and industrial conditions sur¬ rounding the girls in Springfield. These studies — 10 — were given by prominent men and women and were very instructive and valuable. January 20th the girls from the Robbins & Myers Co. were invited to a party given in as¬ sembly hall—105 responded. February 10th the girls from the Innskeep Glove Co. and friends were guests—45 present. March 31st 45 girls from the Elwood Myers, the Parmenter and the Metallic Casket Co. responded to invitations and spent a pleasant social evening. The girls from the Robbins & Myers Co. are planning to give a little play in the near future. The proceeds from this play are to be used to help one of their own number who, because of sickness, is unable to work full time. April 9th Miss MacCorkle, State Industrial Secretary, came and the work of organizing Industrial Clubs was begun. April 13th a group of 25 girls from the various industrial centers gathered in assembly hall and an “Incubator Club/'’ composed of representatives of the various centers, was formed, each center to organize into an independent club when 10 members are se¬ cured. The girls decided to have Wednesday evening for club night, when the Association will be turned over to them for study and recreation. April 14th the Club Council met and outlined a five-weeks course of study. The fee for these clubs will be one dollar, 50 cents of which makes the girl a member of the Association. The other half goes into the club treasury. Wednesday evening, April 22nd, was the first club night. Forty-five girls enjoyed a good 10-cent supper, followed by the regular busi¬ ness meeting of the club, and an inspirational talk by the Industrial Secretary. The following separate clubs were organized: Robbins & Myers Co., Elwood Myers, and the International Har¬ vester. The Woolworth Five and Ten Cent Store, the Parmenter and a miscellaneous group called the “Can’t Down” Club, will organize at an early date. Looking back over the year, we feel very grate- — 11 — ful to our Heavenly Father, who has enabled us to carry through the purpose which we have steadily worked towards. Respectfully submitted, Erminie Broadstone. Report of the Educational Department Since the last annual meeting many events of interest have occurred in the Educational De¬ partment, only a few of which can be given space in a brief report. As the closing feature for the department last May the class girls were delightfully entertained by Mrs. Paul Staley in her home. During the summer no classes were held, but the Outing Park offered a place of recreation and fun for all. In September a Department Director was employed and all were busy packing equipment and making visits to the new quarters in the new building. How proud the department was of the sewing and class rooms and Domestic Science kitchen! At once new equipment was secured. Two sewing machines, a dress form, a large mir¬ ror, and an electric iron for the sewing room, three typewriters and tables were rented for the class room; a refrigerator, a set of dishes, and smaller necessities were purchased for the Domes¬ tic Science kitchen. Several of the above articles have been kindly supplied by committee members. In October the classes opened and the first term had an enrollment of 185. During the year 22 classes were scheduled. It was impossible to give several of the classes in the second term and the enrollment was 163. At the close of the first term the department gave a rally and exhibition of the work done in classes. That every one might become acquainted, .the teachers and committee chairmen of the Edu- — 12 — cational and Gymnasium Departments were en¬ tertained at dinner in the private dining room. With the regular class work the director has had charge of a Supper Club, which was orga¬ nized a year and a half ago. Summer work is being planned by the Educa¬ tional Committee. It is the pleasure of the department to welcome visitors to the classes at any time. Respectfully submitted, Olive O. Wolfe. Report of the Gymnasium Department The work of the Gymnasium Department opened October 20th, with a well-attended rally in the new gymnasium. The swimming pool, due to its unfinished condition, was not opened until November. The pool has proven to be an attrac¬ tive recreation for the gymnasium girls and other Association members; an average of 90 people use the pool each week. It became so popular that in March it was necessary to secure an as¬ sistant instructor, the Physical Director having had entire charge of the work up to that time. Suits and towels are furnished. The suits were made by the committee members. Three electric hair driers have been installed, and an electric fan ventilating system for the pool. Besides these necessary acquisitions the gymnasium was newly equipped for basket-ball. Some of the old appa¬ ratus was repaired for use. The first gymnasium exhibition was held Jan¬ uary 23rd, and the sum of $36.35 was received. On March 26th the Grade Girls’ Class alone gave a demonstration of floor work, which was fol¬ lowed by a basket-ball game between the Normals and the Wittenberg girls. The proceeds were $23.30. The “Thursday Morning” Class has given several very attractive luncheons in the gymna- — 13 sium and closed with a May party. Their class spirit and enthusiasm has been most inspiring. At the close of the first term the total enroll¬ ment in all classes was 182, while for the second term it was 253. The enrollment in the classes for the year is as follows: Girls (6 to 9 years), 15; Grade Girls, 50; Beginners, 78; Advanced Class, 23; “Thursday Morning,” 47; Wittenberg, 34; East Side Chapel, 45. (These children pay a fee of one cent each week.) During January and February a membership contest was held, result¬ ing in 91 new members. The losing side in each class gave a spread for the winners and new members. Practical health talks have been given by the Physical Director and local physicians. On April 8th the evening classes were invited to the Dayton Association to join with the Ham¬ ilton and Xenia girls for supper and a social time. The Grade Girls’ Class, under the direction of the Physical Director, has formed themselves into a social club, meeting once a month. The club is self-governing and good results are hoped for. Respectfully submitted, Helen M. Silsby. Report of the Cafeteria Department One has only to visit the noon lunch room in a model Y. W. C. A. to realize the place it holds in the life of the young business woman today. Business women, business men—in fact, all busy men and women—school girls, need not be called upon to pay for anything they do not want, for in self-serve style one selects only such food as is wanted. The price of all meals is less than by the waitress method, since the cost of service is reduced. From May 1, 1913, to October 1st meals were served to 8,626, an average of 70 per day. From — 14 — October 1st to November 1st, 6,106, an average of 226 per day. From November 1st to Decem¬ ber 30th, 10,569, an average of 233 per day. Jan¬ uary, 6,704; February, 6,797; March, 6,293; April, 14,066, including breakfasts, Sunday meals, sec¬ retaries and help. Number served in assembly hall, private dining room, from January 1st to May 1, 1914, 965. The seating capacity of the Cafeteria is 72, and it is very often taxed to the limit, being patronized largely by business men and women.. Respectfully submitted, Lilla McPherson. Report of the House Department Four months of the fiscal year just closed were spent in the old building, where daily lunches averaging 70 were served; the number cared for in the boarding home was 15. On September 26th we moved into the new building, opened the Cafeteria October 1st, and the daily average at once leaped to 120, and the capacity 42 of Resi¬ dence Hall more than doubled that in the old building. The new building is equipped with class rooms of various kinds, a quiet and comfortable room for the noon rest, reading rooms, parlors, private dining room, guest room, and public bath free to any woman. There is also provision made for the woman or girl without friends or funds. A com¬ fortable room is at the disposal of such at any hour day or night. This has made it possible to care for the unfortunate as well as the self-sup¬ porting girl, and it may be said that no one has been turned away. For the girls in Residence Hall there are cheerful bedrooms with hot and cold water. These rooms range in price from 50 cents to $1.50 for single rooms, and a splendid dormitory, where a girl on small salary may stay — 15 — for 25 cents a week. There are baths, a private sitting room, parlors where men friends are re¬ ceived, sewing room and well-equipped laundry, all of which are in constant use. The atmosphere in Residence Hall is noticeably cheerful and “homey.” A family dinner and lunch is served on Sunday. There have been pic¬ nics and parties, birthday dinners and informal evenings at home. The girls help each other in many ways, are interested in their Church and Association activities, and lead the lives of healthy, happy young womanhood. During the time spent in the new building 65 traveling women have enjoyed the home life with keen appreciation. The responsibility for the comfort and good of those who constitute the family, together with the thought for the many others who come to the building, has so largely increased, that on December 1st the management of the Cafeteria was given up in order that our entire attention be given to the Residence Hall and the care of the building. Respectfully submitted, Cleo Grady. Clark Memorial Home The workers on “Tag Day” realized $1,178.00, a snug sum with which to begin the fiscal year. Among the many good things which came to the Home is a “piano player,” which our good chair¬ man, Mrs. Anderson, was the “power behind the throne” to obtain the long-coveted instrument. The annual event of having a “house picnic” in June was observed. On that happy occasion, Mrs. Durr christened the piano in her pleasing way. Only one new resident came to the Home to fill the only vacancy, a death occurring just previous to the new year. During the year we have been invited to see moving pictures of a nat- 16 — ional nature and interest—Captain Scott’s Ant¬ arctic Expedition, the Construction of the Pana¬ ma Canal, and others. The Harvest Home Fes¬ tival was a success socially and financially. Thanksgiving and Christmas were observed in the true spirit. No serious illness or deaths occurred during the year. The House Committee had papering and painting done in the reception hall and kitchen. The outside of the building has been painted. Nothing has been lacking to make the residents very comfortable, and the past year can go on record as one of less illness and more of Home comforts. Respectfully submitted, Elmira Shaffer, Matron of Clark Memorial Home. — 17 Annual Statement Young Women’s Christian Association May 1, 1913, to May 1, 1914 During the past year the Association has used the bookkeeping system recommended by the National Board of the Young Women’s Christian Association. The books were audited by Mr. P. H. Diehl and found correct. RECEIPTS Residence Hall . ,$ 1,177 90 Membership . , 1,437 50 Educational Department .... 460 52 Physical Department . 1,354 07 Cafeteria . . 10,773 03 Religious Department . 90 General Administration .... 430 60 Subscriptions (Joint Cam- paign) . 5 00 Outing Park . 526 56 Furnishing Committee . 134 50 Special Funds . 32 75 Campaign Fund . , 4,111 85 Loans . , 1,500 00 Donations . 142 00 Total Receipts . $22,087 18 L e ss Loans .$ 1,500 00 Net Deficit . 3 72 1,496 28 — 18 — $20,590 90 DISBURSEMENTS General Administration— Salaries .$1,525 00 Wages . 418 90 Janitor's Supplies. 152 98 Office Supplies, Expenses . 429 45 Printing and Ad¬ vertising . 178 48 Interest on Loans. 241 00 Sundries (Light, Fuel, Water Tax, Insurance, Etc.) . 2,608 20 Campaign Fund .. 188 00 Office Fund . 25 00 Loan (Col. David King) . 100 00 $5,867 01 Residence Hall . 1,480 76 Cafeteria . 9,820 16 Educational Department. 619 67 Religious Department . 520 69 Physical Department . 1,179 40 Outing Park. 600 27 Supervisory Work . 175 00 Furnishing Committee . 128 00 Gift . 50 00 Extension Work . 149 94 Total Disbursements . Cash on Hand May 1, 1918... 782 88 Loans for Year ....$1,500 00 Less Deficit for Year 3 72 1,496 28 Cash Balance May 1, 1914 $20,590 90 $ 2,279 16 — 19 — Statement of Building Fund RECEIPTS Received from Joint Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. Campaign ...$44,700 00 Interest . 859 01 Donations . 1,907 25 Sale of Old Property. 11,000 00 Borrowed . 15,900 00 -$74,366 26 EXPENSES Cost of Building .$56,772 87 Purchase of Property . 5,020 00 Furnishings and Equipment. 4,722 16 Used for General Expenses, Taxes, Interest, Etc. 7,787 18 - 74,302 21 Amount in Bank May 9, 1914.$ 64 05 Account audited by Mr. A. HL Penfield and found correct. Annual Statement Clark Memorial Home ENDOWMENT FUND In Bank May 1, 1913 .$18,342 17 Entrance Fee . 200 00 In Bank May 1, 1914 ..$18,542 17 GENERAL FUND Balance May 1, 1913 .$ 322 92 Receipts Tag Day.$1,240 50 Harvest Home Fes¬ tival . 60 00 Interest . 1,033 87 Estates . 30 00 2,364 37 - 2,687 29 Expenses Salary and Supplies $1,634 00 Gas . 256 50 Repairs . 160 67 Incidentals . 46 02 2,097 19 Balance May 1, 1914 .$ 590 10 (In Building and Loan, $374.59; in American Trust Co., $215.51.)