Evening journal., 1918-03-21


interest. The chief credit belongs 10 DR.
John " Beauchamp the hard work.
ing and patient corresponding secre-
tary Of the society II was his un-
ccasing labor and optimistic persjs-
tence that overcamc the inertia that
had held THIS project In check for
years. Brother Beauchamp has NOT
only been induslriously at work in field
building up a fund that is TO make suro
tho permanenco Of our foreign epe0k-
ing work. but he has personally SUI
pervised the work in tho city and sug-
gesled, in many Instances. wise changes
that have made for The bclterment Of
our city missionary operations. Ills
report Will show that he has abundant
ly Justified the wisdom Of his appoint
mont.
II should not be forgotten that des-
pite the interruption Of his work. caused
by our educational campaign Inc has
more than justified The plea made AT
our last session for continuance of a
man specifically charged with the adj
ministration Of our city missionary
work. and our work is sim in ils in
fancy
Eastlske has made rs pastor cam
Portable In o new parsonage that cotn-
pares favorably with me best. It is a
real addition 60 the church property
n cost $4,000 In the possession OF a
home for rs minister kingswo0d has
n long felt need supplied. had 10 "a
on tho market and purchase n house
on my own responsibility. The gem
erous action OF McCabe church, In re-
leasing It's claim to 500 church extern
sion money, and The aid rendered by
Richardson Park. Goodman and Ncs
ley and parties outside Of our church.
as well as some Mclhodists who al
ways respond 10 Tie call OF need. made
This good result possible.
Town Point reloices i'm the dedication
Of a beautiful little church. modern In
an It's appointments The Rev. John
r. Thornton. by his unSearicd dill
gence and hard work supported by q
loyal and sef-sacrinclne people. de-
serves unstinted praise IN the compile
tion of this enterprise. Wesley, VII
mingt0n. has undergone extensive re-
pairs. and the sblll of The decorators
has given this church one Of the most
attractive auditOriums in the city. The
Rev. Zach Wells was the life and in
spirailon Of ihe movement. raising by
his personal efforts. much Of The money
needed. Bishop John w Hamilton and
The Rev. Adam Stengle preached the re-
opening SERMONS The CharlcsluWn
church has been transformed making
u one Of the most inviting audience
rooms In The rural section Of the dis
trict The Rev. w b Iiorner reports
every dollar Of the 5000 which iho i'm
provemenls cost. paid llocAessin
makes It's congregation comfortable by
the Installation Of a new heater and
Claym6nt has completely refurnlshed
Us parsonage.
Harrison Street has in cash and rclia-
bile subscriptions, over SiON toward
a new parsonage Or. George r. Al
derson's pastoratc in this growing
church has been slgnally successful.
substantial progress has also been
made In the reduction of debts Perry
vile leads the district with a $1,000
debt fully provided for North East
pays 1900, Goodman Si,275. The par
sonage debt at Madeey Is a mcm-
ory. and 81. pauls takes another
thousand from It's debt. Mention
should be made OF The work Of the
calendar Club. OF which Mrs. Mayrice
Alexander is president, i'm the good
work 10 did toward reducing the debt
Trinity has paid $500 and plans next
year 20 cancel the remainder. Tho ev-
act total for debts and improvements
cannot be given, but u VIII equal the
fine record Of last year.
This review would be far from COM
plete were no mention made of the in
creaslngly good work being done by
the elect women. The Two women's
missionary societies, both Home and
Foreign. have conducted their affairs
with consecraied energies Without
reserve. they could say this one thing
we do" The charge that does have
these auXiliarles are standing IN their
own light for The work they do is an
inspiration and "a slimulous TO the ac-
tiviiies Of The church.
To speak Of The Ladies' Aid Socie-
ties Is n pleasure. Again and again
have they not Frightened the homes
OF the ministers, but come TO the aid
of church officials In their efforts 10
meet deficits or pay debts or improve
properties. These organizations are
models Of systematic finance and the
way 10 DO things. And they seldom
fail TO report all bills paid aud a bal
ance In the treasury
one OF the current criticisms against
the church Is that its services do not
as rule, make any direct and effective
appeal 90 men dstincliyely. This
criticism does not have the force that
It once had for. more and more. the
church is recognizing the wisdom ~
providing for a distinctive place and
use for men in It's multiplied acllyi-
ties. The st. James Brothers Of Grace
church is one OF the livest mems or
ganizatiOns in the city. Men promi-
nent IN business and professional life
are devoting a considerable portion o.
their time 10 the work Of seeking to
bring unchurched men into touch with
the church. one good ontcome Is a
largely increased attendance OF men al
bath night nearly one-half OF an audi
cnce that crowded The auditorium, was
composed Of men.
Harrison street and M. Salem and
Scott and Goodman and Madelev. Union
and St Pauls and Brandywine, have
live wire brOtherhoods. men who are
ION the ioh" doing their bit" toward
making the church a real force in the
community. These organizations were
invaluable during our wet aud dry
campaign, especially in connection
with our street and theatre meetings.
The presence OF many Of these militant
Christians may account in part. a.
least. for the almost uniform good
order in our street meetings
II is cheering also 10 be able 90 re-
port Increased activity in the mems