The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-31
WANT RELIGION
At CHAUTAUQUA
That Is One Week Under Au-
spices of Religious Denomi-
national Organization.
WOULD ADD TO THE SCOPE.
CLAIMED MANY ADVANTAGES
COULD BE OBTAiNED-INTER-
EST WOULD BE AROUSED IN
OTHER SECTIONS OF STATE.

At the special meeting of the minis
terial association held at ST. Paul's
Parish this morning all the ministers
of the city were in favor of lengthen-
ing the time of the chautauqua from
ten days to two weeks and having one
week for a religious institute to be
conducted by the Epworth league and
one week for the teachers institute as
adjuncts. The Hawkins location met
with the general favor of the associa-
ton and it was the general opinion
that a permanent place should be
chosen. e J. Humpe asked the min
listers to have picnic at the grounds
and take a survey of the excellent OPP
portunities that are offered there. Mr..
Shaw, superintendent of the chautau-
qua. gave a short talk on the question
of having the Epworth League take
charge. and pointed out what it would
mean to the chautauqua. There were
about sixteen of the members of the
association present.
Mr. Shaw stated that since the teach
ers have held their institute at the
chautauqua it has helped make it a
great organization. The institute has
brought teachers from various parts of
Indiana and western Ohio TO attend
the different sessions. The chance
for having the religious work introduce
ed are excellent. There is no draw
back to the proposition. The chance
is open and with the Epworth League
of this district and the ones at Con-
nersville and Eaton, O., uniting, the
religious institute could be made one
of the features for the chautauqua
The program should be non-denomina-
tional in thought, but should be de-
nominational in management. 1t
should have a body at the head that
would hustle and make the venture a
success. This would draw people
from indianapolis and many surround
! ing towns that would not otherwise at
| tend. There is not another institution
of this kind in this section of the
country. so that it will not have any
competition.
| If the chautauqua grows it must
have this kind of religious institute.
! claims Shay. To enlarge the chau-
tauqua and make it better has always
| been the object.
Z. J. Humpe. county superintendent
of Sunday schools. who is one Of the
committee for placing the proposition
before the association, said: ut would
surely be increasing the scope and the
strength of the chautauqua. The plan
could not help being success if it is
! Endorsed by the Ministerial associa-
ton. The religious institute would
make the Richmond chautauqua a
great thing.
Il think that the time is not far off
when the chautauqua will have a per-
manent home. The Hawkins site is
an excellent place and there is nc
place in Indiana that has more natural
beauties than this plot of ground. II
this district of the Epworth League
takes the matter up. it will spread in
fluence over Indiana and Ohio"
Rev. Wade, who is the official repre-
sentative of the Epworth league in
Richmond was at the meeting and
stated that the purpose of the league is
to promote interest in religious work
and training teachers, preachers ant
missionaries, etc.
After this the ministers spoke theil
views, and DR.. Lyons said: 1T would
be an excellent thing to have the re
ligious feature in connection with the
chautauqua and the plan should mee'
with public favor. The time should
be extended and permanent location
should be selected.
Rev. Conrad Huber stated that i
would be great thing for the chautau
qua and something that is needed il
this city.
Rev Traum and others also spoke
their approval.