Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-10
Washington No Laggard in
Gospel Mission Work.
MUCH ACCOMPLISHED HERE
Rev. Francis B. Lukens Addresses
the National Federation.
EXPLAINS WORK OF Y. W. c. A
Miss Florence Brown, Secretary
Tells Of Good It Is Doing.
Other Speakers. :.

That Washington as a city is by no
means a laggard in gospel mission and
rescue work, and that those engaged in
this and kindred fields OF endeavor have
reason to feel proud Of the results accom-
which found expression at the third day s
sessions Of the National Federation of
Gospel Missions at Luther Place Memo
rial Church this morning and afternoon.
The field for gospel mission and rescue
work in this city and the efforts which
have been made for the past twenty-six
years to cover it were Interestingly re-
counted by Rev. Francis B. Lukens, su.
perintendent of the Central Union Mis-
sion. The mission, Mr.. Lukens explained,
is owned and controlled by the churches
of Washington, has its board Of man.
ayers consisting Of members OF the clergy
members of the laity.
The work Of this "soul-saving station
IL not conffne6e to efforts among those
people who do not know Christ. but is
prosecuted among church members who
he said, often saw nothing they could do
in the churches while the rich field for
active work in the mission was readily
apparent to them.
The mammoth sign over tho home of
the mission in Louisiana avenue bearins
World" was the subject Of much favor
able comment among the delegates, who
recognized in 1t an effectual way to carry
the gospel to hundreds Of persons who
might otherwise never be reached.
Good Work of 2. w. C.. A.
Speaking of the work Of the Y. W. c..
A. In this city, Miss Florence Brown,
the secretary, declared that notw1th-
standing its comparative newness in the
field and the handicap Of inadequate
quarters the organization was doing q
splendid work. She explained that the
work Of the association was strictly pre-
ventive and detailed the religious. edu-
cational and physical training 1t aims to
give It's members. The Importance Of
the travellers aid work also was empha-
sized by Miss Brown.
Other speakers at the morning session,
which was opened by devotional exercises.
Waugh NJ. E. Church. were George NJ
Tucker, manager of the Prisoners' Aid
Association Of Baltimore; w. Clark
Yerks. superintendent Of the Broadway
Ml00lOO. OSBluIuS. ~. L. 0upt. SIMPSON
of the mission at Bridgeport. Conn, and
Miss Leonard. superintendent Of the mis-
sion at Worcester. Mass.
Many interesting addresses were made
at the afternoon session. which was
opened with prayer by Mrs. Fred BeaIl
OF the Gospel Mission OF this city, the
delegates obtaining much instructive In
formation regarding the manner in which
mission and rescue work Is conducted in
various parts Of the country.
The speakers included Rev. c. H. Madi-
son. president Of the federation. and su-
perintendent Of the Union Rescue Mis-
siou; n. Friedman: superintendent Of the
United States Indian school at Carlisle.
to Missions; Mrs I. Brooke and Brother
Nike Of the Jesus Will Help You Mis-
sion: Mrs. Wilbur F. Crafts and Mrs. H.
". Kline on the .'Blue Button Army;
C. II. Thomaa. superintendent Of the Full
Gospel Mission. Wilmington. Del.; w. r.
Cox. superintendent Of the Bible Training
School. Greensboro: n. G.: Q. =. TuttIe.
Who s.n & na1 Ior ms n,s 1ep,e ind'"iSH cE,aanS Ms
Of the Union Gospel Mission, Akron. Ohio.