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SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON.

him fight with the wild beasts. would
all combine to make his visit to the
city to extend over a prolonged period
He could not pass so close to Ephesus
as Miletus without sending a request
for the leaders of the church to meet
him at the seaport so that he might
give them parting instructions so that
the Ephesian church might come up to
its opportunity of influencing all that
section for the Master. He cites his
ministry SO that they might be pre-
pared for their tasks
Paul reviews his three-year service
among them to impress upon them their
responsibility and also to point out to
them how they ought to meet the obllga-
tons imposed upon them by the Lord
Jesus. Recalling the past. ne did not
have a single regret because In manner.
method and message he had been true to
the commission he had received of the
Lord Jesus.
The personality of Paul comes before
us more in this heartfelt address than In
anything else that we have from the
apostles pen. The farewell message al
ways reveals best the character of men.
The bond servant of Christ had served
him with humility of mind, compassion
ting against him. He faithfully dis
charged his duty to all classes. expound-
ing faithfully to them the message of
salvation, repentance for sin and faith
in Christ Jesus as personal savior.
Addressing the spiritual leaders OF the
| Ephesian church that was destined to be
the leading factor in the development of
! the kingdom of God in Asia Minor, Paul
charged them to consider their own spir-
tual needs. One of the greatest dangers
that every pastor, preacher and priest
has to overcome Is the possibility in car
ing for others to forget his own spiritual
needs 1t is the tendency of modern life
that threatens every Christian to neglect
the spiritual life. In chasing the glitter
| ing gold men forget God. The first thing
| that the ministry demands is character.
No man can make good as a minister of
! the gospel whose life has not been touched
with the life from above. through his per-
| sonal faith In Christ Jesus. He must be
| a man among men, yet free from their
! follies and sin. whose passion for souls
! sends him after men in every place.
He summoned the elders or bishops
to remember his ministry, follow his
example in caring for the blood bought
flock that has been placed under their
oversight. Inspired by these two mo-
ltives-rem entrance of their friend and
the cost of the church---Paul urged upon
them their duty as ministers by cease
| less labor and sacrifcial service to
watch against the foes that threaten
them and all the other churches. He
called upon them to minister faithfully
TO every member of the church, espe-
cially since they had been appointed by
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AMERICAN MISSIONARIES IN MEXICO
ARE SAFE AND UNAFRAID OF DANGER
Though Anti-American Feeling Is High 1t Is Mostly
Representations Workers Who Came Out
of Country Are Anxious to Return

TT has been difficult to decide what
Is best to do, not SO much on my ac-
count, as because of the anxiety of my
family and friends at home. / have had
no fear personally and my place seemed
to be here. Since the first excitement
matters in the city have quieted down,
and at the present writing. July 1. the
outlook for a settlement seems fairly
good. All the manifestations have
been orderly, and we have not been
disturbed at all. We can go any
where without being noticed"
The following notes from other work.
ers show clearly the cordial interest and
deep concern which the missionaries
feel for the Mexicans:
Poor, sick, starving Mexico! My
heart aches for the people. The
Yucatanos said to me, oh. senorita.
you don't think the Americans will
forget that Yucatan is a part of Mex
leo. do you? Tell them not to forget
u.s. But our work has been held back
for the present."
Il made up my mind when I left that
1 would return with the first business
men, and they promised to wire me.
My Mexican friends said: When we
hear the Americans are returning we
will go up to Progresso to meet you"
II there ever was a time when the
truths of Christianity needed to be set
before the Mexican people it is now.
So by precept and example we expect
to keep on in the work until circum-
stances force us to leave, and am hop
ing that hour will not come"
Send us reinforcements, there IL no
use to wait for calm. There are GER
tainly many valiant souls who would
be glad to carry the faith of our
fathers into Mexico"
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Sacred Heart, at their convent in that
city.
Rev. Paul R. Commit. s. J.. has been
in New York city the last week, where
he gave a retreat to the Sisters OF the
Immaculate Heart at their convent.
Rev. E. T. Edmonds of Lexington.
KY, who has been occupying the pulpit
of Vermont Avenue Christian Church
for the past month. will preach ms
II am. service his topic will be, "A
Worlds enlist" At pm he Will
speak on The Mountain Top and the
Valley"
Rev. Horace W. Stowell of the Chapel
of the TRANSPORTATION is to pc the
speaker at the Central Union MISSION
gospel wagon service at stanton square
The second wagon service will be at
7th and c streets northwest with rev.
W. B. Dent as the speaker. This moot
ing will be held at $50 o'clock.
The children of St. Augustine's parish
will receive holy communion tomorrow
at the o'clock mass.
Extensive preparations have been made
for the picnic to be given SEPTEMBER
IA for the Sunday school children. This
entertainment will be held at Green
Willow Park. The entire day will be
devoted to the amusement OF the emil
dren, with all kinds of games. 1he
evening will be for the adults.
- Ne Se 81
At st. Patrick's Church on the hrst
Friday Of the month there VIII be
exposition of the blessed sacrament all
day and the devotions to the sacred
heart will take place at 1880 pm. and
be conducted by Rev. Martin Egan.
r Il 4 y
would Independence as Nation
Promote the Welfare of the NegroF
is the question to be discussed at
meeting to be held at the 18th street
branch of the Y. NJ c. A. tomorrow
afternoon. Frank Callan will open the
discussion. The forum is open to the
public.
d y $s Il
The Sunday School Social and Co-ope-
rative Alliance of Washington was
formed last evening at the Fourth
PRESBYTERIAN Church when temporary
officers were selected as follows: Dr'
C. w. Cuthbertson, president; X j.
Burnett, vice president, and Homer Ed
son, secretary treasurer.
The object of the organization Is to
bring together all members OF the al
lance in Christian fellowship by
means of socials. picnics and similar
amusement.
Over 200 superintendent of the Dis
trict Sunday schools are to be asked to
join the alliance.
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Annual Parade.

The annual parade of the Archdiocesan
Union Of the Holy Name Society of Balti-
more, which includes Maryland, the Dis
trict of Columbia, Alexandria and other
parts Of Virginia, will take place in Bal
timore, October Is. according to an
nouncement just made.
A meeting of the spiritual directors and
presidents of the forty four parishes of
Baltimore, who are affiliated with the
society. met in Seton Hail. Baltimore.
Thursday evening and decided that Octo-
Der Is was the most suitable date for the
pageant.
The Washington branch was immedi-
ately notified of the action by Joseph NJ
Smith. president of the union. and John
F. Wilhelm. president of the Baltimore
branch. and steps were taken at once to
get the local societies in line to prepare
for the trip.
President John Hadley Doyle Of the
Washington branch. acting on the unani-
nous action of the parishes of the city,
which in July voted to attend the parade,
ing for action. and for the spiritual direc-
tors and presidents to meet Friday even
ing at o'clock in the hall Of the Immacu-
late Conception Church to formulate plans
to participate In the parade.
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THE RELIGIOUS WORLD

day the tent was filled to overlooking
and this week special arrangements
are being made to take care of the
c.owd. Rev. Hurd Allyn Drake OF Ma
poleon, Ohio. who is supplying the pull
pit during the absence of DIR. Joseph
T. Kelly. the pastor, will speak tomor-
row evening at S o'clock on The Guar
antee of Immortality Thls supJec1
will be delivered by request. =, the
Christian Endeavor meeting will be
held on the church lawn, under the
tent at 7 o'clock The morning service
at the Fourth Church will consist OF
communion, baptism, reception of mem
bers and the Lords Supper.
81 ~ Il
In st. Martins Church the parochial
school will open Monday, september 10,
and Rev. Eugene Hannah announces
that all grades from the first to and
including the sixth, will be taught this
year by Sisters of Notre Dame.
In st. Aloysius Church, as the result
of a meeting of the alumni of GonZaga
College, held Sunday In the Phoclan
Debating Hall of the institution, COM
mittees have been formed to canvas
every Roman Catholic parish In Wash
ington in an attempt to obtain new
students for the college this year. The
suggestion of the committee work was
made by Henry L. Quinn. president of
Rosa F. Downing, Rev. Augustus J.
Quarts. s. J.. and others delivered ad-
dresses on the advantages of Catholic
education.
Rev. Paul r. Commit. S. j., the newly
appointed president of Gonzaga. A
proposed automobile outing for new
students and members of the campaign
committee will be discussed at another
meeting of the alumni. to be held Sep
TENDER 1.
Tomorrow, at pm, there will be a
meeting Of the promoters Of the League
of the Sacred Heart in the college hall,
when Rev. George E. Kelly. S. j., will
preside.
Rev. Edward Sweeney, S. j., is at
Fordham University. New York. where
he Is making his spiritual retreat.
Rev. George Kelly, S. j., returned to
Washington this evening from New
York city, where he has been conduct
ing retreat for the Sisters OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-26
NEW MAN AT CHINAS HELM
IS FRIENDLY TO CHRISTIANITY
Ii Yuen Hung Declared by Chinese Educator to Be
Thoroughly Progressivc-He Has Heard
That Chief Executive Is Christian.

When the latter turned over his office
to Yuan Shi Kai. Gen. Ii continued as
vice president. The president, however.
appears to have been suspicious of his
influence and assigned him palace on
an island at Picking, where it Is pop
ularly supposed that he was kept as a
virtual prisoner till the death Of Yuan.
at which time he succeeded to the
presidency.
$50 far as I can learn, the new presi-
dent is thoroughly progressive, friendly
to Christianity, and entirely accept
able to the reform element. which was
so hostile to his predecessor. Durin g
the revolution he was careful to pro-
tect the lives and property of Chris
tians and appointed a number of Chi
nese Christians to his staff. 1 have
heard that he is himself a Christian,
but again have heard this denied. How
ever, in an interview last year with
DR.. Willard Price of New York, he
stated that one of China's greatest
needs was more Christian missionaries
We feel confident. therefore, that we can
count upon his friendship.
81 understand that he is getting about
him a good cabinet Of progressive men.
If he can keep the army in hand. /
think we have every reason to expect
that his administration will be highly
successful and benef1cent."
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therefore cannot show him intelligent
sympathy or service.
How can we know men? The care
less know little about themselves and
less about others. The thoughtful learn
to know both themselves and others.
The showing of wise sympathy is pos
sible only through thoughtfulness.
1t is the thoughtful who are attract
ed toward the highest source of in
formation concerning the life men
ought to live.
That source is the Scriptures. The
Scriptures are so thoroughly imbued
with spiritual and religious thoughts
that they do not attract the careless
and thoughtless. They are offensive
to the careless mind. they disturb the
spirit of worldliness. they interfere
with the tendencies to sinful pleasures.
but these are the very reason why the
thoughtful man should hnd his great
est delight in the study of the Word.
In that Word we are taught the sor-
row and doom awaiting the careless.
Valiant people the careless ones OF
the world may be. but they are only
brave fools: the more thought we take
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-26

NASHVILLE, Tenn. August 25.-For
some years China has been much In the
limeIight because of the vast and spec
tacular changes that have marked its
recent history. Just now, since the
death of President Yuan Shi Kali, atten-
ton is centered upon his successor.
Ii Yuen Hung. and speculation is rife
as to what sort of man he is and what
will be the character of his admins
tration. That he is thoroughgoing pro-
gressive, favorable to Christianity and ac-
ceptable to the large and growing reform
element, was the opinion expressed here
last week by Prof N. Gist Gee of soochow
University, Soochow. China. in an inter-
view with representative of the bureau.
Prof. Gee said:
when the revolution broke out that
overthrow the Manchu dynasty and
made of China a republic, Ii Yuen
Hung was in charge Of the revolution
airy forces at Wuchang and Hankow,
where the fighting began. He shortly
became the real military head of the
whole movement. and at its successful
termination he was elected vice presi-
dent, with President Sun Vat Sen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-26
BY REV, n. T. STEVENSON.

Paul brought his ministry In Ephesus
to a close shortly after the disturbance
which came near ending the careers of
two of his companions and was the
foundation of last weeks study. He
Immediately prepared to visit Rome
and Spain, although his journey took
him away from the imperial city, visit
ing the churches that he had estab-
lished during his missionary work in
the countries that were located upon
the Aegean sea and completing at the
for the poor at Jerusalem. 1t was dur
ing this time that he carried the COS
pei to Illyrium and composed his let
tiers 70 the Corinthians and Romans.
After three months service with the
corinthian church Paul, accom- panied
by the representatives selected from
the three distinct fields Of his mission
ary endeavor-Greece, Asia Minor and
Ephesus - bearing gifts from the
churches, pushed out toward Jerusalem
One reason for Paurs desire to reach
the city of Zion before Pentecost was
that the city Of Jerusalem would be
crowded with worshipers at that pc
Rod. This would give him an oppor-
tunity to meet many old friends. whom
because Of his recent trials. he might
naturally believe he would never see
in the flesh again. especially IL he car
ried out his plans to visit Rome. His
love for Israel made him long to win
some Of them for his Lord. Paul was
not afraid of meeting his enemies at
Ephesus. but he was under orders, sc
he pressed on toward Jerusalem WITH
out reyisiting the scenes Of his effec-
tive ministry that had won the city
for Christ and His church. He could
not trust himself to return to Ephesus
where the Importantly of friends, the
condition of the disciples and the
malice of his enemies that had made
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Careless Writers.

Success or fruitfulness in work Is d.
yectiy propor.iored 10 thoughtfulness In II
There are 50 many important matters
regarding which the majority Of people
are careless. where a little thoughtful
ness would save i great deal Of loss OF
temper. or regrets and Of tears.
What :, great improvement would
take place IL men and women were
thoughtful in the matter of letter writ
ing II Is "A strange fact that many
thousands Of letters are posted every
year without any directions at all. and
many thousands more 50 badly directed
as to be equivalent to no direction. AL
most all of this is from inexcusable
carelessness. Great as may be the
dfsappointments and losses occasioned
by this want of care causing miscar-
rage of letters, a greater injury is in
xlicted by the letters properly directed
and received which miscarry in their
effects through thoughtlessness in COM
position.
This is not only true of letter writ
ting but of every kind of communities
ffon between man and man. Far too
many of our magazine writers, OF our
noveiists and of our preachers are dis
tfnSuishabie, but not distinguished. by
their careiessness. They do not give
sufficient thought to the matters about
which they write or speak. Incalculable
harm Is done by those who think toe
little and who write or talk too much.
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EpWORTH LEAGUE DISCUSSION.

we may choose our associates wisely,
and thus develop the highest and best
character possible.
Associations are either good or bad;
there are none that are neutral, or. If
there are, their influence is of no i'm
portance. 1t may be stated as an axi-
ON that in the achievement Of the
highest and best character. the good
associations are help and bad asso-
Citations a htndrance; but there is a
corollary to this which is often over
looked or its Importance underestimate
ed, namely, that the power of bad as
sociations to corrupt character is very
much greater than that of good asso-
Citations to develop the best and high
est character. or to purify the charac-
ter which has already become cor
rupted.
In his second letter to the church
at Corinth Paul exhorted: BE ye not
unequally yoked with unbelievers: for
what fellowship hath righteousness
with unrishteousness? and what com
munion hath light with darkness?"
Undoubtedly Paul referred to mar
riage, although his injunction may
have equal application to any close
relationship between two individuals.
The yoke is a symbol of service or
work. and as the marriage relationship
Is partnership for life work. so any
working partnership with an individ-
ual may be considered as subject to
PauPs Injunction. The question of
the marriage of a Christian with a
heather was acute when Paul wrote,
and perhaps it is still so; at any rate
1t is matter of very serious impor-
lance at any time, for there can be no
evasion of the logic of Paurs questions.
Now and again we see in the papers
pictures of couples who are to celebrate
their golden wedding anniversary.
What striking resemblance is almost
always to be found in the two faces!
And as two people cannot live har-
moniously together for a long time
without growing to look alike. so they
cannot avoid becoming alike in char
acter. Thus we see that it is tremen-
dously important to Christians that
they "be not unequally yoked with
unbelievers."
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former pastor of St Aloysius Church Of
this city, will be in charge. He is re-
earded as one of the leaders of the Jesuits
in this sort of work.
\ Roman Catholic men Of Washington
have special invitation to attend this
retreat. and it is expected that large
number will participate
The order of the day will be as fol-
lows: Rise, at $50 am; meditation in the
chapel. Z am; mass, 1870; breakfast, 8,
instruction. $3.50: conference. 1870: din
ner. 1890 pm: instruction. $3.50: rosary
and stations. S: supper, 6; benediction
and instruction, s.
sity has the following officers: Rev. AL
phonsus J. Donlon, s. J., is spiritual
director; Patrick ]. Haltigan, president;
j. l.. Holland, vice president, and ]. D.
Sullivan. secretary.
Speaking recently of such retreats, Rev.
Walter Elliott of the Paulists said:
''Divine truth and mercy flow in an in
visible stream alongside our daily path,
and out of these waters we, at certain
intervals, crafty the longing of the soul:
My soul hath thirsted after the strong
living God; when shall l come and ap-
pear before the face of God?' Cps, Al. 81.
Let any man love to live life for Christs
sake. and his thoughts will be sweet
ened with Him, and his dealings inspired
by Him. Let any man meet the sufferings
Of life with quiet seasons of retirement
upon Cavalry and he will soon find our
Lord transforming every pain into the
spirit Of atonement. Suffering God has
made in His Sons person both the him
drance of sin and the sinners ransom, as
well as the royal road to perfect virtue.
Recollection gives religious tone to COM
monplace actions; no man is a drudge
who takes leisure to think out the lessons
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| God to shepherd the flock and been per-
sonally selected by Him for the inheri-
lance of life.
His last words recall the parting of
| Christ with His disciples on the night
preceding his crucif1xion. when he COM
mended them to God. There is some
thing sacred in the close embrace and
the salutation upon the cheek OF the
oriental. One feels after witnessing,
1.-TWO years ago, several farewell scenes
among the natives of Palestine. who
were responding to the call of the sui
tan for service, although they did not
know when, where or why they were
being modified. that as a people they
| are more demonstrative than the Amer
licans, who have recently been called
upon to say farewell to the soldiers who
have, been called to the border. The
Il heart Of humanity is the same the world
over, so that all can understand Paul as
| he drew near unto him the leaders and
iafrectionately spoke to each one part
| ing word.
The pathos and beauty of the closing
scene when Paul pointed them all to
their Lord, whose life proved the truth
of His words. that have been preserved
to us by Paul. that 1t Is more blessed
to give than to receive. would be
spoiled by any comment. They need
none. because they touch the heart OF
1.-THE racA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-26
BY HARVEY S. IRWIN.
TOPIC:
Carelessness Versus
Thoughtfuluess.
Heb, 2.I-7.
Time to me this truth has taught
f'Tis a treasure worth reycaling)
More offend by want Of thought
Than by any want Of feeling.

There are none living who have not In
some way or other been offended by want
of thought in others.
The most populous tribe in the worio
is the tribe OF careless people.
Carelessness in some degree chngs to
all through life.
In the trial of the case Of Carelessness
VS.. Thoughtfulness, the plaintiff has no
standing whatever. No Judge or jury
would uphold the claims OF careiessness
The verdict applies to the individual as
to merit or demerit in the degree Of care
Less or of thoughtfulness. No one is en-
tirely careless and no one is altogether
thoughtful.
Crabbe in his Dictionary Of Synonyms
gives five synonyms of the word care
Less" namely. remiss. negligent. thought
less, inattentive and needless; but the
author. adds that negligence and remlss-
ness respect the outward action, while
the other words respect the state OF nina
A careless person is one VINO SHOWS d
want OF care in doing things, while
thoughtIess person may he said 70 De one
who mas want Of thought about the
things themselves.
Careless people are often more nasty
thar tnoughtIess. They act from I'M
puis.-
"Reminiscences in the main results
from the want Of knowledge.
knowledge induces thought, renectlon
and wisdom. and this does not necessarily
bring care, but it will in great measure
do away with carelessness.