Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1894-12-10

Mud, ra'u, cod a cherries day was
Sunday. The churches Of the city, by |
their thin congregations, made 1t ap.
parent that most people regarded this
dreary December day as good one to
stay at home. Warmth and cheerful |
ness made home especially pleasant.
But how about those who had no
home, no money, no food? Who
would wish even II cat to have to brave
Sundays rigors? There was one place
in the city that was very cozy and In
vtng where twenty.four strangers in
Salem spent a happy day. 1t was at
the Mission. Let us look In and see
how they Jared. At daybreak they
were aroused, such as were still sleep
~, aud huge fire, made by the burn
ing Of some old stump', gave out its
genial glow and pleasant warmth.
TWO BARRIERS were IN the company of
the pennlless workmen, and they fell
20 and shaved their comrades. A good
break fast at the restaurant and dormi'
tory floor of the Mission supplied the
re Iuisite inside living necessary to man.
Hunger had sharpened tue appetites of
the poor Yellowstone last week said
" had not eaten meal for nearly
three days-aud the great pile of bread
10 addition to the mush, potatoes, cof'
fe and other good things, WAS cleaned
40, "leavihg not wreck behind"-to
be Shakespearian. It was q clean
sweep. Clothes bad been served out
to several the night before, many had
washed, some had boiled their clothes,
4ad today few extra things were
siven away. Soon all were around
the stove, comfortable and contented.
Good papers were in their hands.
The Christian Herald" Presbyterian,
Methodist, Congregational and
ther papers of the various religious
lies, interspersed with conversation
sept them busy till two O'clock, dinner
ime. The cook being an experienced
hand had very satisfactory repast for
them. A piece Of beef steak and a
,,iece Of pie, IN addition to the common
articles was in the bill of fare, making
sunday little different from the
common day. Lots more bread was on
hand and it disappeared like that of
ihe evening. In the afternoon at three,
religious services were held A clean,
attentive, thoughtful audience faced
the preacher, Rev. w. Kellaway. Many
faces told tales OF feelings not yet dead,
desire for a Christian life not quench-
ed. Tears stood in the eyes Of some.
How to reach portion Of the masses
was solved by following the Christs
example Of doing them good.
An intermission took place till the
evening service. Then at night another
season Of song, prayer and preaching
took place. The impressions were all
for holy life, COURAGE In adversely and
trust in the providence Of the good
Father in heaven. Mr.. f. Rove spoke
from the text: "The Pharisees and the
scrlbes murmured saying, this man re.
ceIveth sinners and eateth with them"
He received TO teach them of God and
His love and the way of peace and sal
vaton. The missionary followed in the
same strain. The meeting over, after
a brief tarry, all retired. The comfort
ers did not quite go round-more are
needed. Would 1t not be good thing
10 contribute one TO make somebody
warm? A day had been well spent by
the Christian workers in service, and
by the men Ia Sabbath rest, indeed II
had not simply been preached that
men should keep holy the Lords day,
but they bad been assisted 10 do H.
Night took all into her refreshing
arms, and the mission Was quiet and In
repOse.