The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-31
=~ THE Florence Mission has at
last the prospect of home in
sight. Two lots have been pur-
IN chased on Harrison avenue, and

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IN chased on Harrison avenue, ana
1t is hoped that by November
the Mission will be safely sheltered In
it's new quarters. AS yet the building
fund is not sufficient for even the mod
est structure for which plans nave
been drawn, but it is expected that the
people of Scranton, always so generous
in their gifts to worthy objects, will
come to the rescue with gifts for its
completion. The property when ready
for occupancy will not cost more than
$4,000.
It has been the source of much con-
cern to the managers of this institu-
tion that the capable matron, Miss
Carver, was obliged to resign because
of the death of her mother, and for
some weeks the Mission has been with
out an authorized head. However, a
matron has at last been secured in the
person of Mrs. Thonan, of New York,
who, it is hoped, viii ably advance
the good work. This lady has for some
time been connected with similar in
stitution in Hartford, Conn.
The general conference of Christian
tian workers began it's sessions in
tinue until Aug. 16. Some of the great
est divines in this country and Europe
will address the meetings.
The encampment of the Young Mems
Christian association is a unique and
delightful part of the Northfield pro-
gramme for early August. Hundreds
of young men will spend their Vaca-
ton in camp and the outdoor life
with the privilege of attending the
great meetings If they so desire vii
be among the pleasures of the occa.
sion.
Apart from the religious routine al
Northfield the ordinary events of a day
are most interesting. Walking, swim
ming, riding, wheeling, tennis, base
ball, basket ball and other sports ant
exercises are literally INDUCED in, anC
each day has, besides, its own specia
pleasures.
A remarkable feature of the student
conference this year was what was
known as THE Procession of the Ma
tions." Every evening the student:
gathered in the auditorium and list.
ened to eloquent pleas from representa-
tives of the nations of the earth. A
Chinese in full native costume pleaded
for China. Japan was represented b!
the president Of a Japanese college anC
several consecrated students. Norway
Germany, Holland, Switzerland, ou
native Indians, the negro race, Mexico
Venezuela and Chili-each was spokei
for by an earnest native. Then cam
South Africa, Australia, Great Britain
and India. In addition to the coun
tries named above, there were dele
gates from Armenia, Burgaria, Ceylon
Corea. Persia and Russia-sixty for
eign delegates in all
Such scenes endear Northfleld to al
who visit it.
Carbondale is to have a visit from
the well-known Welsh evangelist, Mis-
Rosina Davis, who has been heard II
many of the great pulpits of the oil
country. She will begin a series o
meetings in Welsh settlement mex
week, occupying the pulpit of the Car
bondale Baptist church tomorrow.
1t is said that if the Ocean Grow
Camp association makes an error a
this time in the selection of a sue
cessor to DR.. Stokes, its good work
done and the proud place it has at
tanned will be lost. 1t will be Difficult
to find just the man for this position
Arthur G. Leacock sailed on July ]
for Germany, where he will devote
year to the study of pathological arch
aeology. Mr.. Leacock, who is the so
of the Rev. ]. c. Leacock, of Tunk
hammock, Pa, graduated from Syra
cuse university in 1892. Afterward en-
tering Harvard Postgraduate schoo
he spent a year as professor of Gree
in Wesleyan academy at Wilbrahan
Mass. During the past spring he ha
been teaching Latin and history a
Wesleyan university.
In the Jewish Chautauqua at Allan
tic City the other afternoon a discus
sion took place in which one of tn
speakers stated that the religion c
the Jews was that of charity an
benevolence, while the Jew stands 70
Justice and unerring principle. His re
]igion differed from other religions nc
founded on unerring principle. At thi
point he was interrupted by the lead
ers who refused to allow the teacher
and scholars to hear religions of othe
nations disparaged.
Binghamton had an innovation tht
week in the shape of an auction sal
of children, which took place in tn
Salvation Army camp at Bennett parl
The mode Of procedure was to arrane
a number of children on the platforr
while the officers of the organizatio
bid gold. education influence, beaut,
fame, fashion, etc, for the little one
FinallV VO1lnR woman hid ego
tion" and the lot was struck off TO he