The Washington herald., 1912-06-17
PASTORS PRAISE
POSTER CRUSADE
Victorious Campaign Against Inds.
cent BillbOards Has COmmenda-
ton of Capital Clergy.
THE HERAID,s EFFORTS LAUDEp

AIoTMNlIon u aN1AAMAAa
were unanimous in declaring that. the
crusade in behalf Of billboard deeency
was one Of the most important moral
movements ever inaugurated in Wash
ington.
DeservtnE of Praise.
Mgr. James F. Mackin, pastor of St.
PauI's Catholic Church, said;
"Ths public morals crusade, inaugu-
rated by the AIoysius Truth Society and
promoted by The Washington Herald, Is
deserving Of the very highest commen-
dation. and the great success Of these
forces in bringing about assurance that
there win be no more immoral bill-post-
ers in Washington Is intensely crafty
ing"
Rev. DR.. c. Ernest Smith, pastor Of
St. ThemAs' Episcopal Church, said:
The crusade OF ths Aloysius Truth So
eiety and The Washington Herald against
vulgar and indecent bili-posters merits
the cordial Endorsement OF all church
leaders, and I am sure there is wide
spread qualification among all right
thinking persons on the highly successful
conclusion TO the campaign for morality.
am glad TO express my hearty COM
msndation Of the splendid work"
Rev Eugene A. Hannah. pastor Of St
Martins Church, said: Y extend the
Warmest congratulations 20 The wash
ington Herald on the signal victory for
FiEhteousness won in the crusade against
vulgar, suggestive, and indecent bill
posters. When the Aloysius Truth So
ciety, with the support OF The washing-
ton Herald, insugurated this crusade last
fall, 81. Martins Holy Name Society was
the hrst organization In the city 10
pledge moral and financial support TO
the cause, and we have considered II a
powerful movement for the. conserva-
ton Of public morals.
The washington Herald has added q
new claim to the patronage Of Wash
inEtoR homes, The good father. zealous-
ly 'wstchful over the morals OF his sons
and daughters, will not be afraid to
take into his home for family reading
newspaper which courageOusly and
consistently wars against every public
menace 10 the Christian standard Of
morals"
Crusade Was Brainy.
Rev. DR.. John Van schaick. tr.. pas
tor OF the Church Of Our Father. said
1T is a pleasure for me to commend
most heartily the public morals cru
SADIE which has brought about such q
desirable result The crusade was con-
Quoted in a Logical and brainy manner.
and was established on a high idealsm,
which attracted my admiration. II every
moral compaign had in its makeup the
high ideals and the brsiny directing quail
tiles which characterized the billboard
crusade Of The Washington Herald and
the AloysiuS Truth Society, public NOR
ais to-day would assay higher"
Rev. DR.. Ulysses G. B. Pierce. rector Of
All Souls Church and Chaplain Of the
Senate, said:
1T is 4 highly gratifying assurance which
the poster printers and billboard managers
have given to the Aloysius Truth Society
and The Herald TO the effect that the
cordially commend the work Of the pub
lie morals crusade committee"
Rev. James A. Smyth, assistant pastor
Of st. Patricks Church, said:
I am glad that the widespread evil OF
immodest bill posters is to be checked.
There is no doubt that they have been a
most serious menace TO the morals OF the
young, and, consequently, it Is gratifying
to be assured by the gentlemen who con-
troll the situation that a rigid censorship
will be exercised. The Washington Herald
is to be congratulated on having so vigor-
ously promoted the crusade"
Was Signal Victory.
Rev. Ignatius Fealy, curate Of St.
Joseph's Church. said:
''I congratulate The Washington Herald
on its being an important factor in the
crusade which has been crowned with
such a signal victory for public moral
ity. I have followed the crusade with in
terest, and believe that the result Of the
commendable agitation started last fall
will prove Of permanent benefit 10 the
city"
Rev. Wallace Radcliffe. pastor Of New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church, said
The Aloysius Truth Society and The
Washington Herald have accomplished
a splendid work in regard 10 the billboard
evil. I commend the public morals
crusade most heartily"
Rev. DR.. Herbert Scott Smith, pastor
Of ST. MarEarets Episcopal Church, said:
The hearty congratulations OF all
Christians must be extended 10 The
Washington Herald and the members of
the public morals committed Of the
Aloysius Truth Society. They have, in
the victory Of the billboard crusade, con-
tributed a great social service to the
Capital. the extent OF which cannot be
overestim sted.'
Rev. pr. Samuel H woodrow, pastor
Of First Congregational Church, said:
The crusade against indecency in post
ers which has just closed so successfully
merits the highest praise. Any move
ment tending to remove dangerous pic
lures and objects from the gaze Of the
young will always have the vigorous
backing OF the clergy Of all creeds.
congratulate the crusaders who have
brought about such a desirable moral
benefit to the community"
Rendered Conspicuous Service.