New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-12-26

As a gentleman remarked. Mr.. Armour has not been
recognized BY people member Of any church; he
belongs 10 that large majority OF Christians who have
no set creed. but who Ike the Society OF Chris
tian Endeavo? believe in the teachings OF Jesus Christ
and the Golden Rule. That Is, he believes In these
TWO NOTICES and lives up TO them implicitly, DO
unto others as We would that others should do INTO
you and 1T is more blessed 10 give than receive.'
il IS impossible 10 be brought face to face with a
great plilanhrOpic work Ike that OF Mr. Armour with.
out being impressed with the great responsibility that
wealth brings to its possessor; and is further I'm
possible look into the broad and genial face OF Mr.
Armour without realizing that he has found the key
10 happiness in carrying ont the divine command,
"Do good as We have opportunity"
THE ARMOUR MISSION.
Your correspondent met Mr.. Armour at the Armour
Mission, magnificent building which cost. complete.
not less than $3.50 COO which stands between the
nor fats and the training school at 1hlry-third-
g. and Amourave. on the Sunday before his departure
for Europe but 1t only by accident. Few others
than those who sat upon the platform him. for as
his custom to be. ne quietly entered one Of the
small rooms back OF the large auditorium. and from
which point he could look the OF the heads
u the thousand more boys and girls assembled and
observe for himself whether the work was we'll and
psOitahy done. Not vacant seat was 10 he seen
and phe eye swept vast sea Of faces many Of
which told the sad story OF their lives. This mission
Is under the supervision Of minister whom Mr..
purse. There is also a superintendent and an as
sstant and large number OF volunteer teachers The
opening exercises bref-an Invocation responsive
reading. short prayer and three four familiar
hymns. The children entered into the exercises with
a spirit and zeal which told Of their earne>tress and
the effective work that had already been done among
this chss by Mr.. Armour's Christian philanthropy.
Then the children turned to tIer Sundayscool les
sons and teachers and classes were assembled In the
class rooms. in the gallery. in The basemcn, and IN
TIE auditorium.
Then Mr.. Armour cordially escorted his guests
through the building and explained the manner OF
work OF the Mission. In reply to inquiry. "Wha;
class OF children encouraged TO herel7 he
said ANY who will come. All natOnaites
represented here, and all seem equally interested
There is no class distinction The Kindergarten
IN the basement interesting as any II the
others. and adjoining II the cooking and sewing
schools for girls. Here were small tables
and chairs and a complete kitchen outfit for the
little to learn the art Of Observation-Disclosures
Ing the preparation OF foods and setting the table
That they may have some incentive 10 prepare
meal and set table neatly, and to eat in Il civil
Ned and CLrstanlikc manner. the little girls are
permitted to prepare a luncheon for themselves on
one day In each week. and this luncheon consists OF
NE good things that the market affords. A fully
Nuipped dspenary is another feature Of the Mis-
~ and where medical attendance and medicines