ton for facts in connection with her work in the Institute. Such work can not be reported with any degree of sat- isfaction in figures, for the best work is "by the way." The following gives a slight glimpse of the magnitude or work the Master is permitting us to do. Minimum number of girls reached each week in definite Bihle teaching, 625. Although we have no employment agency, we supply homes or places for fully ten girls per month; counsel with and advise, in troubles of every kind, at least fifty each week. This is but a suggestion of the whole work done, which is varied and almost limitless. The work is stupendous and needed more than can be. told. The possibil- ities are almost beyond our imagina- tion. THE ANNIVERSARY NUMBER. The May number will be our Anni- versary Number, and will give an ac- count of our Anniversary, which is billed for April 7th in Temple Auditor- ium. We will have some interesting pictorial illustrations of the work we are doing and brief sketches from the various departments. Extra copies may be secured upon application to the Book Room. There is a steady accesión to our Correspondence Class. We have set the mark for 500 and are working defin- itely to that end. Many of those who commence with the Course will even- tually come to the Institute, and some who are compelled to leave the Institute are taking up this correspondence study. We heartily commend it to all of our readers. You ean* become a competent Bible student and qualify yourself for Christian work by faithfully following the'Course. Write us for full partic- ulars. OUR OUTDOOR EVANGELISM. The open air preaching at Second and Los Angeles as it is led by Mr. William Mullen is certainly proving a success, bringing forth many remarkable con- versions among the non-church-going men. The noon day crowd has become very large. This proves that what the masses need and what the masses are really hungry for is the Lord Jesus Christ according to the Scriptures, as there is no preaching permitted except- THE SCOFIELD CORRESPONDENCE COURSE.
ing that of the Gospel, and every ques- tion being answered only from the Bible itself. Men stand on their feet listen- ing to the questions and answers on ta& Bible every day for an hour and a half, and many on Sundays for two hours and a half. The change in the questions too proves the efficiency of the work, and the interest that is taken in the answers to those questions. When the meetings first 'began some of the men would like to know, "Where Cain got his wife?" Others, "Who made the Devil?" Still others, "Where is Hell?" "How could a heaven be large enough to hold everybody who claim to be saved?" But now their questions show that there is a deeper thoughtfulness on the part of the listeners—they are ask- ing such questions as, "Is Christ the end of the law?" "Is the law abolished for all mankind?" "What can one do to be saved?" "What is the Gospel?" "Are Christians still to live by the Old Testament?" Beside questions like these many questions are asked con- cerning the characteristics of God as revealed to us in Christ. Surely this work is gripping these men and many are led to a deeper thoughtfulness than they have ever known before in all their lives, and many lives are being changed from careless men into good citizens and good consistent Christians. A function of the happiest kind was enjoyed on the evening of the 14th, at the Institute Building, when a large number of the former Moody Institute students met for an informal evening with Dr. and Mrs. Torrey and Mr and Mrs. John Hunter. The groups of men and women who chatted and laughed over former esca- pades, who testified as to the earnest work accomplished in those student days,—the aneedotes and news items told of. absentees, announcements of en- gagements and marriages, and all that would most interest their friends, served to make one of the most pleasant even- ings ever passed in the Institute Building. Dr. Torrey, the presiding genius acted the paternal part with quiet zest- his charming wife was, as usual, a true help-meet, and Mr. and Mrs. Hunter with th,eir genial presence and warm sympathy shed sunshine on every side Many speeches by many people brought forth enthusiastic applause. Prof Peck- ham, Mrs. Howard Kellogg and Mrs Ray Petty (nee Miss Nan Tedford) fur- nished most enjoyable music; in fact harmony prevailed throughout
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