The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-10-23
NEWS OF THE CITY CHURCHES.
Protector of Japanese Christian
Daily Gathering Pointers Here.

The Reverend S. W. Hawai- Of Japan is In
the city to perfect plans for the establish
ment of Christian daily newspaper ia his
own country. ard as one Of the projectors
has been sent here to enlist the cooperation
of Christians of all denominations. Mr.. Ka-
wal states that there is a much greater de-
mand for such a publication in Japan than
in this country. and especially from the
standpoint OF missionary work. The move
ment is indorsed by missionaries of all
churches in Toxic, Japan. and other large
launched by the opening Of the new year.
The State Christian Endeavor Convention
will convene at Moberly. Mo-. tomorrow.
and will continue in session over Sunday.
Local Christian Endeavorers are arranging
to send large delegation. and st. Louis
aIccieiland. president of the St. Louis
Christian Endeavor Union. will deliver an
address on Friday on Builders and Their
Work" Work. Charles A. Forse will conduct an
same cay and Miss Kate Haus, State junior
superintendent, will hold a conference on
Junior Methods" The Reverend Doctor d.
Z. Bushnell. State missionary superintend-
ent and editor Cumberland Presbyterian,
VIII deliver an address on Saturday on
Our Conquerfng Covenant" Sunday after
women will be conducted by Wells H. Hurl-
butt and Miss Margaret Robinson. Sunday
evening the Reverend W. r. Newell will de-
liver the convention sermon. The Reverend
AoStoI IldTh, pIeS1ueHC Oh inc
U. s. C. E., will deliver the opening address
Tomorrow evening, and also participate
prominently throughout the convention.
The Seventh Street Mission Sewing
School, Seventh and Gratiot Streets al
ready has an attendance Of sixty, and there
are applicants each day. The school is in
charge Of Mrs. ]. c. Woodson, assisted by
Mrs. Fred W. Baumhofr. and 1t is meeting
great need in that part of the city. Most
OF the children are from very poor families.
and through the school are greatly helped
in providing themselves with clothing. The
Hansg gers of the mission are needing assist
ance IN the way Of cast-on clothing. shoes
or cloth suitable for winter garments
the management requests that all donations
be sent to the mission or to Mrs. ]. C.
Woodson, No. si1a St. Vincent avenue.
The members and friends of the Central
Christian Church have arranged to give a
reception to their new pastor, the Rever-
END Howard 7. Cree. and Mrs. Cree. next
Friday evening. A special programme has
been prepared for the occasion. including
brief addresses and music. and at the close
n win be served Mr. Cree Is
q fne record as pulpit orator.
ond Presbyterian Church, will give second
organ recital next Saturday afternoon at
Taylor avenues. at $3.50 sharp The vocal |
ing-Clark. soprano, of London. England. !
The programme includes selections from
Haydn, Schubert, Handel. Baptiste. Hol- |
lins. Lemare, Ousley. Wheeldon and from |
Mr.. Inghams own compositions
The. McCausland Avenue Presbyterian |
Church will begin ten days series Of |
evangelistic services. and the following |
Presbyterian ministers will |;
preach: The Reverend E. ]. Brown, the !
Doctor Meade C. Williams, the |
Milburn C. Butler, the Reverend |
Doctor S. c. Palmer, the Reverend Doctor |
S. J. Niccolls and the Reverend Henry |
Gardner. The pastor in charge is the Rev
erend ]. N. Beall.
Word has been received that the Rever- |
end A. NJ. Vardeman. pastor OF the Bap- ,
list Church. at vandalia. Mo-. is lying |
i'll with dropsy. His recovery Is
very doubtful. His children have been sum- |
moned.
Evangelist Chester Birch Of this city Is
meeting with signal success in the conduct
Of a series oe meetings at Louisville, Ky.