HE last opportunity given to fi the Bishop of Ontario and M through the kindness of Mr. and of Laurie Park, Sydenham, upon of Thursday, September 18th. Many who had heard the Bis St. Bartholomew's, Sydenham, w opportunity of meeting him, and of hearing ticulars of the Homes in Paris,

At 3.30 the Rev. Canon Yeatman presio formal meeting, where Mrs. Lewis gave a b the work which has engrossed so many years

To judge by the interest depicted in the hearers, they became for the most part aw need which in the busy see-saw of this work is apt to be overlooked, unless prominently b one-that of providing for the hundreds o countrywomen who once knew all the love an of Home, but who, from bereavement or loss pectedly to seek to earn their own bread. less class, or more numerous, could, as Mrs probably be found belonging to any other nati of our own English Orphan Girls in foreign Rev. Canon Yeatman, in thanking Mrs. Lew

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tality of the host and hostess, and after spending a most enjoyable afternoon, bade the Bishop and Mrs. Lewis Good-bye and God-speed.

The Bishop of Ontario preached for the Homes at St. Bride's Church, Liverpool, upon Sunday, September 21st, through the kindness of the Rector, the Rev. Graham, who hoped to have visited these Homes himself this

summer.

AN IMPORTANT TRANSFORMATION.

URING Mrs. Lewis' last brief stay in Paris she met the members of the Governesses' and Artists' Institute and their friends. at a Soirée given at 153, Faubourg St. Honoré. After music and recitations, Mrs. Lewis informed those present of an important change in prospect for themthe removal of the Institute to Washington House, 18, Rue de Milan. She explained to them that this house, originally presented to her for the benefit of young men, was, owing to the rise of kindred institutions, no longer needed by them. She had, therefore, with the sanction of the donors, made arrangements to transfer the young ladies from an "appartement" which, being rented, was uncertain in its tenure, to a beautiful House, the

efforts to promote their welfare and co hoped was going to link her future pe Washington House.

Mrs. Lewis said she could not refrain fro a great support both to her and to Miss be the presence of Mrs. Hockly, who ha take up her residence at Washington Hou perhaps rather behind the scenes, to act mother to Mrs. Lewis' large family of child

At the close of the evening Mrs. Lewis sa on Rev. ii. 17, dwelling on the importance of personal knowledge of the Lord Jesus Chri His friendship in the necessities and dif lives.

We subjoin a letter taken from the Tim Sept. 29th, which throws further light on looked for in the future, as the result of the tion of Washington House.

ENGLISH AND AMERICAN YOUNG WOME

To the Editor of the Times.

Sir, Many of your readers upon this and of the Atlantic will be interested to know th ton House," 18, Rue de Milan, Paris, the 1

first Young Men's Home and Club in Paris, in 1883.

Now, a very comprehensive organization has been started by the friends of the English, American, and French Young Men's Christian Association, which makes further provision for them on our part unnecessary.

Washington House, 18, Rue de Milan, is close to the Gare St. Lazare. The enlargement of that station, with the erection of the beautiful Terminus Hotel, is fast changing the character of this part of Paris. First-class shops, which will, doubtless, receive much English and American patronage, are making headway on every side, rendering an effort for our friendless young countrywomen in this quarter most desirable.

At 18, Rue de Milan, a comfortable reading-room and restaurant for young women will be open for non-residents, a free registry, where every information concerning situations may be obtained, and where our richer friendswhen renovating their wardrobes in Paris-may leave their cast-off clothing, and those giving up housekeeping their furniture.

The upper part of Washington House will afford accommodation for young ladies studying art and the languages. The salons will be opened on Sunday for Bible readings, and upon week-days for addresses upon different subjects, ambulance classes, etc., to aid our young friends in their keen struggle to earn their daily

bread by honest endeavour-in which so many fail for lack of a helping hand.

Miss Hockly, a tried worker for many years, will have charge of this house, with her mother, and will gladly welcome visitors and gifts.

As the Bishop of Ontario and I have just visited the various homes connected with our Association, may I say that the work prospers. The ladies in charge from eight to seventeen years, all volunteers, are capable, self-denying, and win the confidence and affection of those to whose welfare they are devoted.

Hundreds of our young countrywomen, not only in Paris, but on the Continent of Europe, know them as personal friendss-a name which covers a volume of meaning to a lonely and unprotected girl abroad.

At the present moment this work is greatly needing help, not only for its development, but to maintain with efficiency all that is comprised in the Association of British and American Homes in Paris.

Gifts may be sent to F. A. Bevan, Esq., 54, Lombard Street, E.C., treasurer, or to

Your obedient servant,

ADA M. LEWIS, née LEIGH.

77, Avenue Wagram, Paris.

A SABBATH EVENING IN PARIS.

IS Autumn time-soft and sweet. Paris, the beautiful, the fair, is bathed in mellow light, as the setting sun, pillowed on golden clouds, silently sinks to rest. Earth breathes to its

Maker an evening psalm, and calls on man, its master, to join his intelligent praises with its inarticulate harmonies, to the glory of the Supreme and Eternal God.