The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-04-01
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A rich Methodist parish in Cincinnati
which is erecting a handsome church
edihce. is building under its place OF
worship baths. sleeping rooms. a gym
nasium. bowling alleys, library. read
ing room, and a cheap restaurant, all
for the benefit of the very poor.
This gives a hint of the modern ten
dency to make our churches centers or
social reform.
The Salvation Army has secured site
for new headquarters in New York, Tor
Sso.co A four-story, hre-proof iron
building will be erected. On the ground
floor there will be an auditorium which
viii seat 1900 people and the other iioors
will be used for offices for the army. y
large farm has been offered Mr.. Bailing-
ton Booth, on Staten Island. upon which
TO establish "A colony for those rescued
from the slums who are willing 10 do
farm work.
1t is said that the leaders Of Hinduism
in India are greatly disturbed by the
work of the zenana missionaries and
Christian teachers for girls since they
realize that the stronghold of religion
is in the household. and IL they lose the
women, the citadel OF their religion is
captured for Christianity.
Father Hyacinthe gave a series OF Ad-
vent discourses in the Chapelle Taitbout.
the principal church of the Free Church
OF France. \ Protestant paper while
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says that he is Christian of upright
and vigorous soul, heart overno wing
with love for his divine Master. and de-
string only the salvation of souls by the
blood of the cross.
The Western or American section or
the Commission of the Alliance OF the
Reformed Churches holding the Presby-
terrain system, is TO meet at Philadelphia
on April 18th. 1t Will be coincident with
the meeting Of the committees on fedora
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Reformed churches in the United States.
As an indication OF how the sentiment
in favor of a better observance OF the
Lords Day is growing on the Cont
nent. Al Is significant that new railroad
recently completed between NVerdon ana
st. Croix. in French Switzerland was
dedicated with religious services con-
Quoted by laymen. The costs Of the
building, 100000 francs were paid by
wealthy gentleman, NJ. Barley Bois-
siet and one OF the conditions for
building the road was that no train should
even be run on it on Sunday.
1t is evident that the efforts for relie-
ious liberation in Spain must not be with
drawn in the least. 1t Is reported that
Protestant chapels have been closed at
the insugation OF the Catholic Clergy
throughout the provinces of Galicia ana
Toledo. and in the Balearic Isles In
Madrid pressure has been brought TO
bear upon the Governor 10 order the con-
syesation OF the Protestant church 10
enter their place of worship by At small
side door The main entrance facing on
the street is kept strictly barred.
A considerable section OF the younger
clergy Of the Russian Orthodox Church
are I'm favor OF a forward missionary
movement among the heather outside
their own Empire. The only mission out
side Russia conducted by the Orthodox
Church is in Japan, where Russian
missionaries boast
increasing following. The younger
clergy are now agitaung for an
extension of their opera lions in Japan.
and for the establishment of mission
In Northern China II Is probable that
the subject viii be before the Holy Synod
at its next meeting; but IL is hardly
likely that action Will be taken imme-
diately. as the mission Golfers OF the