Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1910-11-14
FRIEND OF The
FOREIGNER HERE
DR.. Peter Roberts, Head of Y.
M. G. A. Immigrant Depart
ment Tri- City Visitor.
STUDIES LOCAL CONDITION
Purpose TO Instruct Newcomers in
Language and Customs of His
Adopted Land.

Dr. Peter Roberts of New York. in
ternational secretary of the Y. NJ. c. A.
work for immigrants, arrived this
morning for a three days visit in the
tri-cities, to study local conditions and
to advise with the secretaries of the
local associations as to the work to be
done for men of foreign birth. Dr.
Roberts is a man who has achieved
International reputation because of his
work in helping immigrants TO make
the most of their opportunities IN THIS
country He has devised new system
OF teaching English which has been
used with success in instructing thous-
ands of men in the use of the language
of America
Here. in the three cities is a large
and growing problem, resulting from
the constant stream Of immigrants
who are locating in the factories here.
These men need help in order to be-
dome Americanized and in order that
Hhey may become useful citizens In
stead of dangerous element. The as
sociation in Rock Island is already
conducting classes in English Tor
groups Of these men. and is hoping 10
get more of them into such work, and
the visit of DR. Roberts will probably
result in the extension of the work OF
the association among these men who
need 10 learn the language and institu-
tons of their adopted country.
Special Observance al Week of Prayer.
This week is the week of prayer for
Young Mems Christian associations
throughout North America. The local
association will have a special noon
day prayer meeting each day during
the week. beginning at 1905 and clos
ing not later than 1925. All men who
can spare the time and who care to
join in the meeting are invited TO be
present
Tomorrow evening at S O'Clock there
is to be a members meeting, to which
all men who are interested are invited,
regardless of membership. There will
be music by a quartet consisting Of
Messrs. Dawson, Jonassen, Hazard and
Caulpetzer, and talks will be made by
c. S. Trevor of Moline. c. B. Turner
of Davenport. and r. c. Smedley of
the local association about the recent
international convention held at Tor
onto.
New Bible Course to Start.
Tomorrow evening a new class VIII
be started to take up the study Of
the early church as related in the book
of Acts number of young men
have expressed their purpose TO get
into this class, and it is the intention
TO make two divisions of it for con-
venience in study. The group will
meet at 6:15 for supper. and the study
will follow Immediately afterward.
This class is open to any young man
who would like to avail himself of the
chance to learn more of bible history.
The boys of the association enjoyed
a splendid meeting yesterday after
noon at the B. G. NJ. S. W. Searle
gave a talk of striking interest on the
scout movement in particular and boy
life in general that held the attention
of his youthful audience. The boys de
cided that Mr.. Searle was "all right"
and they will be wanting him for an
other talk before long. Next Sunday
w. P. Hunt of Moline is to speak on
the subject, "A Boys Responsibility. ."