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Evening journal., 1903-12-28
OPERA HOUSE MEETING
Congregation Asked the Rev. Elwood
70 Continue Services.

An audience that packed the big opera
House. greeted the Rsv. Robert a. Eli
wool yesterday Il heing the last of a
series Of mcoiinss which he has boon
conducting for tho past two months.
Tho congregation was unanimous that
muoa good had becm accomplished by
tho meetings and expressed desire THAT
they be continued. The y. NJ. c.. A. gos-
pc meeting viii be started in the New
Garrlok Theatre next Sunday. however,
and Mr.. Eiwood does not wish TO interfer
When seen after the mootins Mr. Elwood
tald: Tho succcss OF his series OF mect-
ings had far cNceoded his auicipndons
and that the contributiqns had been good.
Mr.. Elwood said he would probably hold
Anoiher series ln tho opera House, but
has not decided when.
The singing Of Master Bernard Aarons
lbf Philadelphia. was a featuro OF the scr-
vice. Mr.. Eiwoods talk strongly im-
pressed his congregation.
He Impressed upon his hearers tho fact
that they must choose iifc or death. curse.
or blessings and pointed out that there
KS hope for an. no matter how wicked
or STEPPED IN SIN.
lie referred to drunkenness impurlts
land murder as being the worst of sims
land doploring the prevalence of the drink
lhabit, saying;
"The fair name OF Wilmington wa.
lblackencd on Christmas day by young
linen and women. mere boys and girls
lwho ieclcd through tho streets from IN,
effects OF liquor.
In urging his hearers to choose life
the minister daporcd the tact that ss
maay cannot spare time. from their pur
lsuit Of tho almighty dollar TO go {,
churcn. In this connection he declared
that the dollar is not almighty and ehs
lonly God Is almighty. He was Willing
40 admit that the dollar Is mighty, an,
he behaved that Delaware politics woul,
be Wiling tC back him up IN this state
lmenT
Al the close Of the iuheatrical perform
ance IN the Opera House on Thursda.
7 might a Midnight Memory" service vii
be held under the direction of the Rev
Robert A. Elwood. II IS hoped TO begi
The service promptly at II o'clock. Tn
/ oxercises viii be somewhat in the natur
iqi "a watch service" and continue unit
D.. the advent Of the new year. There Will /
e special singing, and short talk by Nj
a Elwood.
Evening journal., 1903-12-28
COLOMBIA MUST
MAKE PEACE OR
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Stairway or Elevator

Meanwhile, pending the reply Of the
state department. everything will be
done TO strengthen General Reyes in
his avowed desire TO prevent hostili-
ties. If he decides 20 make peace be.
fore he leaves he viii be furnished
with every argument possible to use
with his people. The strongest argu-
ment is the weakness Of the opposition
ID the canal treaty in the senate.
There is no cessation of war prep
rations on the part of this govern
mont Realizing the fierce bellicose
war spirit prevailing at Bogota and
the quicl1ness of South Americans tC
plunge into war; also the fact that a
conflict might be begun, despite Gen
eral Reyes utmost .endeavors, the
army and navy departments are work
ing night and day to have everything
ready to begin fighting. Plans are be
ing laid which it is expected viii re
suit in quick defeat for Colombia, a:
the president and his advisers are anx
ious that the conflict be short and de
cisive. Already the army plans havl
BEEN completed by Secretary Root an,
General Young, chief of stan. ThI
navy's plan of operations is nkewisl
completed.
Evening journal., 1903-12-28
SUNDAY IN THE CHURCHES

reward books; collection, singing,
'Shcrhurne;r benediction.
The following scholars on the roll Of
honor FOR 1908 We're presented with BIZ
bles:
Main Sohool-Aiaud Johnson, Marga-
ret Mailman. Sadie Zehley. Bella pur-
vis, Irene Heal. 1rma Hail. Annie Stil-
ley Nellie Ealsin, Lydia Norris, Bertha
Jackson. Pauline Pearson. lSptie Clark,
ethel Conover. Charles Eastman. Alex
ander Mailman, Frank Aahnny. Arr
thur Cray, Roliim Davia. Harry Jacobs.
lntermediafe experimentation Graz
ham, Lille Cross. Florence Ennis. Ka-
iie Baiiour Gertrude Han, Miilard Ja-
tobe Franklin Cooper Henry Black
well; primary department-Mab VIM
gate Mary Heal sarah Smith. Helen
Spath. Lorraine pieuson, Paul Swayno.
William Stlliay John Stiliey; little bc-
Binners-Anna Speaiunan. Elizabeth
Cain, John Pierson Harold Green.