New-York tribune., 1900-01-26
INSTITUTIONAL WORK.
DR. BABBTTTs CHURCH, IN BROOKLYN,
ORGANIZING NEW METHODS.
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE RED CROSS EPIPHANY
CLURBOYs' CHRISTIAN REPUBLIC
STANDING ARMY

The Little Sisters Of the Red Cross held its first
meeting in the Church Of the Epiphany at McDon-
ough-st- and Tonpkius-ave., Brooklyn, yesterday
afternoon. Twenty-Five little girls under fifteen
years old were enrolled. Associate members be-
tween the ages Of fifteen and eighteen are 10 be
admitted This is one Of the Innovations which Dr.
Dean Richmond Babbitt, the rector of the church
1s introducing ii The institutional movement that
the Church Of the Epiphany has been inaugurating
The Little Sisters Of the Red Cross have a pretty
regaa that consists Of white sash crossed on the
breast with red Maltese cross in the centre The
sash is caught at the waist by belt which fastens
Il the back
The Epiphany Club held its first meeting this
week II comprises dramatic, social literary, eth-
letic and musical departments all Of which are
open TO women gymnasium is being developed
and lessons in physical culture viii be given 10
women Cooking classes and instruction in various
branches be provided
The Boys Christian Republic which has recently
been organized as branch OF the work is attract
ing much attention throughout the city
A boy has many interests and IL is the prrpose
% the Boys' Christian Republic 10 federate these
interests in Al association" said Dr. Babbitt 10 a
Tr3tune reporter yesterday The society will
ernbody social military and ethical principles The
constitution is modelled from that Of the United
States, and is locally adapted TO the needs of the
work The main thought is ID give boys a moral
and patriotic training along lines that are thor
oushly Christian and yet one that is broad szr1pa-
thetic and largely undenomnationaL Il purposes
10 show the graces of religion. not the repeIlant
side. and interest boys IL the Church and rnsks
Il attractive 10 them
The organization is made up Of q cabinet with
president and vice-president secretary of war
secretary Of the navy. secretary Of state. sec
-eeaFg OF the interior, secretary OF agrf-
culture, superintendent OF public instruction
standing army and supreme court with
goWned judges. We have initiated as far as ms
slDie, even 70 matters OF detail the civil and Do
Atcal institutions Of the country An ardent spirit
o. patriotism under Christian sanctions pervades
ne whole movement There is a senate and house
OF representatives the senate being made m Of
lhe oder boys and the house Of representatives of
me younger Debates viii be held on political ad-
illustrative and moral questions
oeeaS,oai M I3 & qT the york Of the society
Iaent CT agriculture and talks and debates will be
interests Of the country are mansqed as aa mig a
eelopeo, and their value to the resources of the
A STANDING ARMY.
ne standing army is divided into three
oIanches-the Knights Of the White Cross. knights
u temperance and Young Crusaders Each has
distinctive regalia- That Of the Knights NJ The
White Cross is similar to the one psa5 b 80
LlILle L sisters Of the Red Cross except that its
- 49,. - ~ ano cross white. The knights OF
" Malen are embodied in extended ethical code o
70 IeaTn SVs vi 6e given 10 the young knights
nc Lhree principles Of the order are IovaItV -
women Arnong the rules are rbe foIIoJSt to"arc
- ne cAIs a Elllgnt provides seat for woman
SAetS ner Llle inside assists bsr
- So @lndo@- In the presence Of the afflicted he
expresses pity for the unfortunate. naver no-toaS
deforr1ittes never laughs al r1iefor+1,,,a Aolles
abuses the poor In difference to animals he ,1
abuses one. nor neglects FeI
4oyatty ne never betrays the confidence az +,e
tNllightss aIoWs no one except his parents tn SEA
his code; refuses 70 talk about the knights ~ o4
EiGerE. --eAINN u oul-
The three orders are secret and have passwords
grips raps and signals. The nare1yor,5s as -
passages Of Scripture. are
The ritual and moral code OF the Knights -,
temperance are similar 10 those OF the Th1Ircb
Temperance Soclety- Teetotaism is not required
but the members are expected 10 observe c+riot
temperance and moderation in all things and 70
CARDS liquor -
The Young Crusaders is similarly organized and