Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1922-04-23

The Central Union Mission and its
Children's Emergency Home of the
District of Columbia tomorrow will
one week "a safe investment with a
sure return" Two hundred thousand
shares of stock in a reclamation"
concern that has weathered the crises
of 1887. 1899. 1908 and 1919 will be
offered for sale at a par value of 81.
Dividends will be paid daily, not in
coin. but in the substantial satisfac-
ton of having a real part in improv-
ing the efficiency and possibilities of
this reclamation service"
For what purpose is the 100000
wanted? The Central Union Mission
and it's Children's Emergency Home
need building that is safe. adequate
and to-date. The authorities state
that the mission is lat the parting of
the ways and that it can no longer
continue under present conditions.
Max eshift remodelings, repairs and
renovations have been resorted to
until the very limit has been
vided a new building. they exclaim.
Before any more is said about the
new building, glimpse into this
concerns past activities must be had.
The Central Union Mission, at 622
louisiana avenue, was founded In 1884
by a united action of the evangelical
churches of the District. Its opera
ton is under the control of a board
Of directors, who are elected at an
annual meeting, of which every evan
gelical pastor in the city is a con-
stituent member The property is
held in trust for the churches of the
District. In addition to this board of
directors, there Is an advisory body
called the ministerial council, repre-
senting and elected by the several
ministerial associations of the Dis
trict.
Helping Hand to Needy.
The Mission has conducted evange-
listic services continuously since it's
establishment. 1t holds nightly gos-
pei services, furnishes meals and
lodgings to the needy at cost, and to
those who are destitute, free.
The Mission emphasizes this state
ment: The Central Union Mission
never has put on campaign for its
current. expenses. it's regular support
through voluntary contributions from
the churches and individuals proving
ADEQUATE The charities indorse-
ment committee of the District has
Endorsed the Mission.
Tie Children's Emergency Home,
now temporarily occupies the old
yelling at 1907 list street northwest,
and is under the direct charge of
Mrs. Bennett, wife of the mission
superintendent. Five years ago it
was organized and since that time
ter and care. Last year. 420 indi-
yidual children found shelter there.
Established with the idea of coop
Grating with the churches and or
Eanizations and individuals, in child
welfare, it provides temporary
Gov children of widows obliged
10 work, for those Of deserted
mothers, and for orphans and half
orphans, who are on the waiting lists
of some of the permanent homes OF
rarily sheltered with their children
in cases of extreme distress and as
sisted to employment. Many mothers.
too. have their children cared for
here during times of domestics
crisis, and without relinquishing
their guardianship.
Ample Room Planned.
The new building is to be erected
at !612 Louisiana avenue. 1t will be
wings. The width will be fivty-
seven feet and the building will ex-
tend from Louisiana avenue through
the square to c street, thus having
two full street fronts. The entrance
to the mission will be on c street.
Enc LOGGING Acdtukc Will pEOVlQG
sixty rooms ahd several dormitories
with baths. A lunchroom in the
basement will be operated from the
C street side. The part devoted to
tho Children's Home will be laid out
as follows:
One floor for girls, one floor. for
boys and one for children under six
years. The second floor will have a
dining room: kitchen, sitting room and
small chapel for the exclusive use of the
children. while the sixth floor will
include living quarters for the,
superintendent and his family
The roofs of both wings will be
connected and converted into a huge
screened, partly glass-inclosed play
ground, where, high up in the sun
shine and fresh air, away from the
dangers Of the streets, children may
enjoy, themselves safely in all kinds
Of weather.
The campaign will open officially
tomorrow and will close Saturday.
Headquarters have been opened at
TO 18th street to receive subscribers
to the stock and many teams will
operate throughout the city. Checks
may be sent to NJ. o. Chance, treas.
urer, 10 14th street northwest