Catherine L. Mabie. the Northern
Baptist Convention has made a liberal
provision for the extension of medical
work in connection with its missions
in the Congo, Africa. The nee:, ac
cording to Dr. Mabie, who has just
returned to "Africa after a furlough
here, is one of the most pressing in
all missionary work. ,
The natives are the victims of a
vicious insect life, an unhealthful
climate and of a region in which not
the slightest attempt can be made
at large scale sanitation. Malaria
and the sleeping sickness are two of
the most dreaded of the diseases. The
natives try to cure them by conjuring
and die by the scores.
Several corrugated Iron huts have
been erected and are used as hos
pitals. Natives have been trained to
act as nurses.
UNIVERSALE
CHURCH TO GIVE
POPULAR PLAY
The wonderful play, "Smilin"
Through," In which the noted ac
tress. Miss Jane Cowl, is starring at
the Broadhurst theatre. New York,
will be the program af the Cheerful
Sunday evening service at the First
Universalist 'church, Fairfield avenue,
near Broad street, tomorrow evening.
This play is the most popular in New
York and has been playing to packed
houses for several months. The dra
matic ability of Miss Cowl is display
ed In a most extraordinary manner.
The story depicted is one which,
touches every human experience and
teace a wonhderful lesson of life. The
special music written for the play will
be a feature of the service tomorrow
evening. It is expected that a larga
audience will be in attendance. The
public is Invited. This service will
close the fifth season of Cheerful Sun.
uay evening services.
