Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-13
PRAoTToAL CHRISTIAN WORK.

The Coming National Convention of
 Christian and Mission Workers.
 A convention of Christian and Mission Workers in the United States and Canada, having for it's object the study and discuss sion of practical subjects and methods of Christian work among our home heather, will be held in Detroit, Mich, Nov. 15-20. It will be under the auspices of the commit tee and co operating members of tn @ commit tee for Christian Workers in the United States and Canada, among who are included many well known and representative minis ters, evangelists and city missionaries in all parts of the country. The members of the committee are Rev. D. A. Reed, pastor of 8 Springfield, Mass, church, and president of the School for Christian Workers in that city; Charles N. Crittenton of New York, 8 wealthy Episcopal layman, who dsvotes his time and fortune to mission work in the slums of New York city; Colonel George R. Clark of Chicago, H., who has conducted and supported at his oWn expense in one ot the wickedest spots in Chicago, for many years a mission something after the manner mission in New York; Rev. R. A. Torrey, superintendent of the Minneapolis City Mis- sionary society; s. P. Holcombe of Louis vile, Ky., and Mayor Rowland of Toron- to, Can.
 Among the cooperating members are Hon. John V. Farwell, of Chicago, Hon. s. H. Blake, of Toronto, Homer Merriam, of Spring field, Mass, President Merrill E. Gates, of Rutgers College, New Brunswick, N. J., Rev. Graham Taylor, pastor Fourth Ccngre- gational church, and professor in Hartford Theological seminary, Hartford, Conn.,, Rev. 0. F. Thwing, Minneapolis, Minn., Rev. M. McDana, Lowell, Mass, Rev. Gross Alexan- der, Vanderbilt university, Nashville Tenn, Rev. Samuel Lane Loomis, Brooklyn, N. Y., Rev. George c. Needham, Rev. B.Fay Mills, Mr. and Mrs. George c, Stebbins, 0. H. Vat man, and Rev. Henry Wilson, D. D., New York City, and many other earnest if not prominent workers in all parts of the country. Among the list of subjects to be discussed at the convention are: 'Woman's place and work as Christian workers s ''The caste spirit as hindrance in city evangelization," !" "The use of newspapers by Christian workers" i" "A free church experiment" Christian union or cooperation Tn city mission work, "Child saving work, /" Christian living,'' "The best means of applying the charity necessary for the prosecution of Christian work among the fallen, :" ''Work in police courts and among prisoners, |" Constitutions and forms of or gsnization, i" "Socisl and entertainment ao- cessories," etc. The singing, which will be a special feature, will be conducted by the famous gospel singers, Mir. and Mrs. George O. Stebbins.
 All Christians, without regard to denomi- nation, as the convention is entirely unsecta- rian, are invited to be present and partici- pate ir the proceedings. We are informed that there will be ample opportunity given to all present for questions, answers, brief dis cussions and informal addresses. Certif- cates for reduced railroad rates and further information may be obtained by addressing (enclosing stamp for reply) Rev. John c. Col lins, secretary, New Haven, Conn.