The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-12-26
HE MONTHLY REPORT.
Interesting Report 4 ON Secretaries of
y VI. G. A. at Manila.

VI. Z. a. az Manila.
Following is tho regular monthly report
OF Secretaries C.. A. Glunz and L. A.
Jackson. OF the army and navy depart
ments of the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION at Manila.
Since our last report the work with the
marine attachment at the Cavitc naval
station has been placed on more per-
manent basis An Association with fifteen
active and twcnty-e ght associate mem
bcrs has been formed. and through the
kindness of Colonel Elliott. Of the Ma
mncs "a building for the work has been
supplied The building is well adapted
To- our purpose. contains 1--WE large rooms
and is IN a good location on Gale Colon.
We are graiiied that this start has been
made, as this will probably b. the prln-
cipal naval station I'm the Philippines
and in "a short time viii be garrisoned
by twelve hundred marines. The tompta-
lions are numerous. nearly every place
az business being either saloon or a
place where liquor can be obtained. but
the men are showing a decided interest
in the Association. Admiral Watson and
Chaplain Thompson are giving every help
which their warm friendship toward the
work for men of the navy can sugg ST.
meetings held each Sunday afternoon and
Tuesday evening have been fruitful I'm
results.
our work at the tent near the Bridge Of
Spain and al the third reserve hospital
continues with marked appreciation on
the part of the men. At the hospital we
endcavor 10 visit as many OF the sick
men as possible. Scrgt Cruise. formerly
president Of the Young Mems Christian
Association in The Ord Infantry, has
been contend here for some time. hover
ing for five days between life and death
His faith I'm the Fathers care did not
weaken. but he repeatedly gave express
ion 60 the thought of his heart. Yes
I'm Safe We are glad 10 say that az
the present he shows a slight improve
mont.
We recently made q trip TO Angeles ana
San Fernando. visiting the troops, dis
ar butng large lots OF reading matter and
stationery. and in connection with 8ev.
Mr.. Smiley. of the brotherhood of 81. An
drew. held a number OF services
During the month we were privileged
20 have the help of four young men who
were on their way TO the field 20 which
they were recently appointed I'm the China
INLAND Mission They addressed one Of
the Tuesday evening meet ngs at Cavite
one OF the marines protesting conversion,
others showing deep interest. Another
Christian worker Mr.. John Mcneil. has
Just arrived. He has already been 81
material interest to ms in visitation. dis
tr.bution OF literature and in Speaking
at various services. We desire 10 CRATE
fully acknowledge the help in our relig-
ious work which Messrs. Rogers and
Hubbard have continued 10 give.
During tho month twen'y-four gospel
services were held. five Bible classes
were conducted. seven requests Ger pray
or wcrc received and two men professcd
conversion From the tent We have dis
trihufcd twenty-five thouslnd pieces or
stationery besides large quantities OF Testa-
mcnts and miscellaneous literature. Gen
oral OTIS recently received consignment
o. three thousand copies Of The Gospels
which he has turned over 10 ms for DIS
t-ihuNon.