Wells College - Cardinal Yearbook (Aurora, NY)

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Last fall a young women's eastern intercollegiate conference on student government was held at Wells College, Aurora, New York, Twenty-one institutions were repre- sented, including women's colleges and state universities from the east, south, and middle west. Each representative brought up for discussion problems that were peculiar to her own college. The reports and discussion showed a remarkable train- ing in organization and governmental work among the young women of America's foremost colleges, and showed also a splendid development of the college woman's sense of responsibility, her discretion, and her executive ability. The proceedings lead us to believe that when the college woman takes her place in the dynamic community of which she is soon to be a part, she will not only be able to take an intelligent interest in governmental affairs, but she will be ready to do her share in the upbuilding and uplifting of the nation-in short, to be an efficient citizen. :This conference was significant in the development of the dynamic evolution of woman's position socially and economically. It was a lesson in development of judgment, in familiarity with parliamentary rule, in sympathetic working out of common problems. It was also a lesson in the gentle courtesy of social relations between hostesses and guests. It was a lesson in womanliness, in dignity and poise, in thoughtfulness and consideration of others. It was a lesson in introspection-in mercilessly gazing at one's own deficiencies, and the resulting symposium of ideas and ideals of womanly honor, gentleness and capability was an inspira- tion to the woman who is soon to leave college and take her place in the ranks of citizenship, to work hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder, heart to heart, and soul to soul with her fellow men and women in the struggle for the betterment of the human race. SUSAN FRITSCH. 61

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UDEH15 anim LAN A55oc1m11oN .4 ,, QBff1cer5 President, . Dorothy Badger, '13 ' Vice-President, . Margaret Howe, ' Secretary, . . Louise Lepper, '15 Treasurer, . . Ada Baker, 'I 5 Y Missionary Treasurer, Irene Dayton, I4 Qihairmen nf Qtanhing Qtummittee Bible Classes ,... Rachel Martin, '13 Mission Classes, . Elisabeth Morss, '13 Social, . . . Esther Coffin, ,I4 Stunmer Conference, . . Elizabeth Marshall, '14 Membership, . . Eerne Langmade, ,I4 The Wells Christian Association is under the direction of the Cabinet, which consists of the officers and the chair- men of the standing committees. The aim of this organiza- tion is to help the students in their social and spiritual life. To all is offered an opportunity for worship and thought in the semi-weekly prayer meetings, held in the Association Room. This room is open to the students at all hours and tea is served occasionally. Here also is held the fall recep- tion for new students and new members of the faculty. The Bible Classes in the first, and the Mission Classes in the second semester encourage the study of such subjects. Two years ago the Association withdrew from the National Board of the Young Women's Christian Associa- tion. This fall there arose the question as to whether we had been able to obtain better results when standing alone than when affiliated with the general society. It was de- cided by the members that it was of greater benefit to us to be separated and thus be free to have the constitution best suited to our needs. 63