Morning journal and courier., 1891-11-03
IN ITS NEW HOME.

The American Institute of Sacred
 Ltterature-Formerl of This City
 Its Work in Chtcago-New Work
 Proposed.
 This institution, which carries on so vast work in Bible study by the correspond ence method, under the direction of Prof. William R. Harper, formerly of Yale, now president of the University of Chicago, and which was formerly located in this city, is now carrying on it's work from it's new headquarters, 491 Fifty-fifth street, Chi cago.
 The officers of the institute are located in one of the most delightful residence portions of Chicago, occupying suite of six rooms in the Mcintosh flats, corner Fifty-ffth street and Woodlawn avenue. From the windows of the offices may be seen the grounds of the University of Chi cago, surrounded by some or the most de- lightful parts of the city. To the west is Washington park, with it's wonderland of flower beds and mounds, it's drives and lakes, conservatories and lily ponds, To the east, Jackson park, with the waves of Lake Michigan flashing the shore, which is skirted with magnificent walks and bou- levards, and from which may be seen the fast-r rising piles of lumber and the forms of the stupendous buildings of the worlds fair. These two parks are connected by the Midway Plaissnce, which might be called double boulevard with @ park in the center. On this beautiful driveway the University of Chicago will face, and each will be an adornment to the other. Amid these delightful surroundings the work of the institute is carried on. The immense mail of the institute has resulted in an increase of the postal force in the section in which it is located. Every mail brings new students who wish to acquire better knowledge of the Bible.
 Bible clubs are being organized under its direction in all parts of the country. Many colleges, schools and Y. M. o. As, besides Y. P. s. c. E. s and other church societies, are finding the work done under the direc- ton of Professor Harper to be the most beneficial as we'll as delightful plan of Bible study. Among the New Haven faces which are becoming familiar about Hyde park are Dr. 0. E. Crandall, formerly of Yale, who has charge of the Hebrew de- partment, MT. Clyde, w. Votaw, also for merly of Yale, MT. George E. Robertson, and Miss G. L. Chamberlin, Miss Rena Cobb and Miss Hattie Bassett.
 This New Haven colony is fast becoming aecimated to the fresh breezes of Lake Michigan, as well as the prairie haze which aims the visions every morning. s,5
 The English department of the institute is still located in New Haven, and is under the care of the vice principal, Frank K. Ph. D., of Yale, who has been with Professor Harper and with him has brought the work of the institute | up to it's present high standing.
 The work the coming winter will be | more extensive than ever before. An ex- animation on the gospel of John will be | conducted in all parts of the civilized | world, as well as in missionary countries. l More than 1, ,500 special examiners have already been enrolled and it is expected | that the number will reach 5000.
 Lecture courses and Bible institutes will | be held under the supervision of local boards in all the leading cities of the coun- try, and any one seeking 8 more thorough | method of Bible study cannot de better | han take advantage of the opportunities ,ffsred.