The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1895-03-23
INTERN ATloHAI. ORDER OF KINGS DAUGHTERS


and inter-denominational First started in
New York City, the birthplace of so many
organizations, by ten ladies, 1t now enclrcles
the globe and spreads. like the branches of
sea fan. from Maine to California. Its
members are bound individually and eolec-
lively to serve the needy and the suffering, to
consider the poor, and to be helpful IN good
work. The tiny cross of silver, as we'll
known as the gold c. +. of Christian En-
deavor and the cloth button with red cross OF
St. Andrew. is not lost amid the hundreds oi
college and society pins and badges which al
tract the eve upon every hand. The little
cross with the letters |. H. Mn His
Name and on the reverse the date ''lSS6,
is often seen hanging from knot of purple
ribbon-roval purple of ancient glory.
The Order is incorporated, having the cross
as its seal The original circle OF ten ladies
now constitute the Central Council whose
members are the general officers. II was on
January Is. 1886. that the first meeting took
place. Holding high position among the
religious and philanthropic periodicals OF the
world is THE Silver Cross the monthly pub
lication of the Order, its official issue
THE DAUGHTERS Of THE KING.
This is an order organized in 1885, ON
Easter evening, having no connection with
the Kings Daughters and Sons. and Is dis
.
/ Definite work is accomplished for the spread
/ of Christ kingdom among Young women
/ together with active support of the rector
mans In the parish in which the particular
I chapter NAV he located. Two mottos en-
courage its workers ''NdQRdHimetey CJH-
! cen, SitSfiRe and For His Sake; and the
/ badge Of the order consists of a silver cross, =
4 Greek cross feury. The adopted colors are
/ white and blue-the first, as the old royal
/ color of Israel and the blue, the color OF the
/ Virgin Mary. As a member Of the same de
nomination. the society forms an able support
to the St Andrew workers, having us conSt-
tuition in many respects akin 10 that society $
rule
RRorHrRHoop or st. ANDREW.
Among the parshouer, OF St. james
Church. Chicago. on ST Andrew Day, 1883.
this brotherhood Of charity was instituted.
Open for membership in this Protestant
. Episcopa congregation II was designed to
work within the local church boundaries
But ere long It's success was sounded among
other parishes. aud the starting of similar
societies was the immediate result lu 1850,
after thirtv-fve separate Brotherhood> were
( successful working in different parts "i the
country, 1t Was proposed to form them mt"
one general organization. That same wear
the present widespread association was formed
with membership beyond l2.Wo Canada
has embraced the Brotherhood. supporting
$50 chapters. aud ia Australia - branches
attest the coluuizing power of the organza
ton. The Scottish Episcopal Church has
societies working under similar slWs. lhc
general labors Of the II Andrew brethren are
under two rules. First The Rule Of
Praver-'.To pray daily for The spread o'
Christs kingdom among men, ana Thai
Christs blessing may be upon the labor y
the Brotherhood " Second The Rule Of
Scrvice-..To make an earnest effort each
week to bring ~ least one man Within th"
hearing of the Gospel Of Jesus Christ.
SOCIETY az II. vlNrENr UE rArl-
This is the grca, organization II The Catholic
Church. It's work being so care Tor the poor
within its own church domains h. rhl"i
council j. that of the New York Clrcum>cup-
tiop. and local bodies. throughout the
country. al under i,s jurisdiction. arr de>Ig
nated as Particularly Councils. The work Of
the members Of these later ~uC'ciIe- o. In VISIT
the poor and rcudcr ard go thrir condition
eudeayor 60 procure situations for these ont
of employment. and Co encourage attendance
al the various SUNDAY schools oi 'he church.
gulrr csoss SOCIETY.
The Bishop of Durham promoted a move
meat toward founding the White Gross
Society at Bishop-Auckiand. England. or.
February I4. 1855. During the following
winter few youu. men, memher 1T thr
Church Of 81 John lhe Evangelist. Ncw "rA
CITY banded together aud established ih,
Society IN America. which hiss now spread
over much TERRITORY. There ar" ~cvrra.
methods under which White Gross meIntrrN
work. The Society eusieavor> % achieve i'-
end. .bv the fan presentation az tho,a
Ar.fFuaFrtr Nfsts
characteristics ~ Christianity and demon.
strate ia uualterable hostility 60 every form ni
impurity. There Is not sn much dcslra g.
create new methods Of work 81 90 engage and
improve those already iu operation. The
platform reads a. follows
the member promises Is the help ot Cos
IN to fresl al women with respect. and en-
deavor Ia protect them from wrong and de
graduation: p 10 endeavor 10 put down al
indecent language and coarse jests; " o.
maintain the Law Of purity ~ equally binding
upon men aud women; : % eudeaNus g.
spread these principles among my uumian
ions. and 10 try and help my youugvF hroti'.rs
8 d To use every possible means ta 'plhi ih,
command. Keep ihyscii pure.
xsriaSAt eaRlsr,,x tgRerr ypR ruE rs"
MUTTON uF surItt Vi EIry.
Thi, organization has nov been in rN5-l.ue,
nine year, having It's headquarters pa Che
nation metropolis whrrr the majority. IF Hu'
al. If its othcers reside. The objects kcia
CONSTANTLY in vies by the League arr IT,
elevate opinion respecting the nature ans
claims nf morality. with iis equal obligation
ui,on men and women; a. secure proper
practical recognition uf 'ts precrpi. nu lh'
part of the individual. she family, aud th'
nation. and So enlist and organize the effort
~ Christians ia protective, educational. re-
iormstorY and legislative work 10 the Inicrrs
&c social purity Il aims % supply employ
iaeut. funds and advice ca enable needy grit
and women Ia gain ash honorable living. j
forms clubs aud societies 81 the Young iol
their trimming 10 wholesome aud honest intel
ligence regarding social parity u rndeayor
10 iustil the principles necessary for the pre-
+ ventiou Of immortality upon the minds -
Young children and youth, Il seeks 10 pro
tect Young girls from all forms Of temptation
aud 10 prosecute those who deceive them.
AMERICAN SOCIETY roE ma PREVENTION "t
CRUELTY TO ANNALS
IN New York was incorporated ia ls,'
the mother society IN America Nea-ly
every large city in the United States has nos
a local socity, equipped with ambulauces an'
means for the successful furtheraucc ~ o.
humane work. The organiza lions are snip
ported hy voluntary contributions.
BROTHERHOOD OF rmuJF ANP ANDREW.
This order j. marked by most rapi,
growth and i, surrounded hy veil Of in
creasing popularity. Its FIRST convention wa
held bur two years ago, yetit now Is compose
of III chapters aggregating a membership o
NEARLY 5000. From ten evangelical religion
denominations its members are drawn-,h
Reformed Church in America, the Reforme,
Church in the United States, the Congrega
tional PRESBYTERIAN. Methodist Episcopal
Methodist Protestant, Baptist, and Others
although by its rules and regulations Their
seems to be no specially in that number,
sets forth the following Any man cal
belong to the Brotherhood who viii promis
to pray daily for the spread of the Kingdom
{ of Christ among young men, and Ia make a
earnest effort each week to bring at least GU
Young man within the hearing Of the Gospel.
BROTHERHOOD or CHRISTIAN UNITY.
1t is not strange that such a movement a
this should result from the late World Pan
+, lament of Religions, held in Chicago durin
z the summer Of 1898. The purpose Of thi
1 latest brotherhood is stated thus "Cnio
G with all those who desire to serve God an
their fellow-men under the inspiration Of til
life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Member
of all Christian creeds are accorded an invita-
] ton to come and partake. Should tn
I success Of this organization rest upon tn
. notability of its founders, il is destined t