The times., 1899-12-24
CHRISTIAN WORK IN LUzoN.
A Report From the Army ana Navy
y. VI. c. 4.

Report From the Army ana Navy
y. VI. c. 4.
The November. report OF the Army and
Navy Department of the Young Mems
Christian Association, located at Manila, has
just reached the headquarters Of the de-
partment in this country. It is signed by
@. A. Glunz and F. a. Jackson. the secre-
taries in charge of the work in the Philip
pines, and is as follows:
Since our last report the work with the
marine detachment at the Cavite naval sta
ton has been placed on a more permanent
basis. An association with fifteen active
and twenty eight associate members has
been formed, and through the kindness Of
Colonel Elliot, OF the marines, a building
for the work has b=eu supplied. The build
ing is well adapted 10 cur purpose, contain
ins five large rooms. and is in good loca-
tion on Gale Colon. We are grauded that
this start has been made, as this viii prob
ably be the principal naval station in the
Philippines and in a short time viii be
garrisoued by twelve hundred marines.
The temptations are numerous, nearly
every place of business being either sa-
loon or a place where liquor can be OBJ
tanned. but the men are showing a decided
interest in the association. Admiral Wat
son and Chaplain Thompson are giving ev-
cry help which their warm friendship to-
ward the work for men of the Navy can
suggest. Under the leadership Of Mr.. Cas-
sells meetings held each Sunday afternoon
and Tuesday evening have been fruitful In
results.
"Our work at the tent near the Bridge
of Spain and at the third reserve hospital
continues with marked appreciation on the
part OF the men At RE hospital we en-
deavOr TO visit as many of the sick men as
possible Sergeant Cruise, formerly Presi-
dent Of the Young Men Christian AssO-
ciation in the Twenty-thiFd Infantry has
been confined here for some time lowering
Tor five days between life and death His
faith in the Fathers care did not weaken
but he repeatedly gave expression TO the
thought of his heart, Yes; I'm safe We
are very glad to say that at present he
shows q slight improvement.
I'VE recently made trip to Angeles and
san Fernando. visiting the troops. distrib-
uting large lots OF reading matter and sta
touery, and in connection with Rev. Mr.
Smiley. of the Brotherhood Of ST. Andrew
held a number Of services.
During the month we were privileged to
have the help of four young men wEo were
on their way to the field. TO which they
we're recently appointed in The China in
land mission, They addressed one OF the
Tuesday evening meetings st Cayite, one
Of the marines protesting conversion
others showing a deep interest. Another
Christian worker, Mr.. John MacNeil has
just arrived. He has already been OF ma
terial assistance to us in visitation, dis
tribution of literature, and i'm speaking at
various services. We desire to gratefully
acknowledge the help in our religious work
which Messrs. Rogers and Hibbard have
continued to give.
During the month twenty -four gospel
services were held, five Bible classes We're
conducted, seven requests for prayer were
received, and two men professed conver-
sion. From the tent we have distributed
twenty-five thousand pieces of stationery
besides large quantities Of Testaments and
miscellaneous literature. General Otis re-
Gently received a consignment OF three
thousand copies OF the Gospels, which he
has turned over to us for distribution"