Evening star., 1922-04-04
Outline Campaign
F0RNEW MISSION
Drive to Raise 100000 for
Central Union Home Ex-
planned to Ministers.

The campaign to raise 100000 for
the erection of new home for the
Central Union Mission on the site of
the present structure at 622 Louisiana
avenue. which is to be held from
April 20 to 20, was outlined to a
gathering of preachers of Washing
ton churches yesterday afternoon at
luncheon at Wallis Cafe.
Whole Amount Needed.
L. II. De Groot, jr., chairman of the
general committee in charge of the
campaign. was introduced by Rev.
DR.. Charles Steck. He explained that
the 100000 to be raised would be
used in it's entirety for the erec-
ton and equipment for a most mod
ern building for the use of the mis-
sion, as well as for, the childrens
home. now being conducted by the
mission in rented house on 1st
street. He said the entire fund for
carrying on the campaign has al
ready been secured.
"The mission was established
thirty-seven years ago and has done
munity," he declared. TT is going
concern. The superintendent and his
wife have built up the mission since
they came here seven years ago.
when they found a mortgage of
$4,000 standing against the mission.
Today that mortgage has been wiped
out"
37,997 in Twelve Months.
The speaker stated that in the past
twelve months there has been an
attendance of 37.997 at the religious
men and women. many of whom
would have been a menace to the So
ciety of the city: lodgings were given
free to 1850 and free meals furnished
to $3.50. He told also of the chill
dren's work. He said that mothers.
who have been deserted by their hus-
bands or in many cases widows, who
desire to keep their families together.
while they are at their places of EN-
ployment. leave their little ones in
care of the mission department.
Speaking of the present plant. Mr.
antiquated. 1T is the responsibility
of the churches of the city to see
that a modern building. and up-to-
date equipment is installed in the
building. The spiritual directors of
the city should make it clear to the
members of their congregations the
work that is being carried on at the
mission"
Pledges Aid of Citizens.
Charles a. Baker. president of the
Federation of Citizens Associations.
said he intended to aid all IN the
campaign.
Il believe in the Central Union Mis-
sion" he said. ut is just as i'm
portant to the city of Washington as
the Salvation Army. which all Amer
leans have pledged to support. The
soldiers who came back from Europe
sang the praises of the work OF the
Salvation Army over there. and it
seems to me that it behooves the
Christians of the city TO support the
Central Union Mission.
Jesse c. Suter. managing director OF
the Campaign, presented blue prints
showing the plans for the new build
ing and explained in detail the va
rious committees that have been ap-
pointed to carry on the wrok. He ex-
planned that Postmaster Merritt o.
Chance has been selected as cha rman
of the mems committee and that
prominent woman leader is being
sought to head the woman's commit
tee.
President to BE Asked to Speak.
A motion by Rev. DIR. Henry Allen
Tupper that committee be appointed
to arrange for a giant mass meeting
to be held at Central High School
Sunday afternoon, April %. and also
to personally invite President Hard
ing to make an address on that occa-
sion, was carried.
Rev. DR.. Earl Wilfiey asked that the
committee in charge appoint speak
ers to give 'red-hot talks in the va
rious churches in order that the mem
bers Of the congregations can be ac-
quaited with the aims of the cam
paign.
1t was explained that the campaign
is to be explained further to civic
leaders at similar luncheon gatherings
before and during the campaign.