The evening world., 1913-01-27
He PUNCHES MEN
INTO RESPECTING
THE Church
The Rev. Arnold Pinchard
Tells How He Convinces
though" Members.

the pastor. the Rev. Arnold Pinchard,
Ms somewhat lost his punch.
Tho distinguished British clergyman.
who formerly taught the left hand jab
along with the catechlsn. has Just ar
Rived in New York. or. rather. the out
lying terrttory--Brooklyn He has yet
to sec America. notwithstanding the
fact that he at one time found a short
cut to the hearts OF the young men OF
his CONGREGATION by demonstrations of
the uppcrcut and a right hook to the
Jaw, he IL not going to see or study
The American style Of boxing. lie IS
one OF the greatest orators OF the Eng
hsh pulpit and Is here to conduct
Lenten mission at st. Paurs In Brook
lyn and the Church OF the Transfgura-
ton In Manhattan. He 10 living at the
pastorate OF 81. Paui's and was found
Just after he had taken an automobile
ride to Coney Island.
I'm seeking my views on the boxing
game he said with an enga ging SMILE
II fear you are q few years late You
sse." he went on, still smiling. Il have
I guess you would call it-rctlred. Not
that I won any weiterweight champion
Iaurels, Out. you know. when man
reaches the age OF fifty he has lost
lot Of his boxing enthusiasm as well as
his punch. II has been many years
since l have had on the gloves. On.
by the way
I looked UP rather curiously as the
clergyman fumbled among some papers
on the huge library table. Failing to
and what he wanted, he ran his hand
IN the pocket OF his long black cloak
and with II withdrew q beautiful silver
cigarette case.
he ENJOYS SMOKING A GIG
Arctic.
won't you have a cigarette?" he
asked. and promptly lighted one him
self This was somewhat surprising to
one not accustomed to the Libraries OF
eurates or rectcrs. But that was not
al. After exhaling a wreath Of smoke
in the lanauid way that none but the
true devotee OF tho Turkish cigarette
knows how to appreciate. the renowned
preiats smiled remiuiscently and after a
eight pause adjusted q gold-rimmed
monoole which seemed TO dit In per-
fsctly with the surroundings.
Let me see your memorandum. will
you?" he asked. On The slip of paper
WNs nothing more than 4 line telling
Of DR.. Pinchard's unique record ~ a
boxing pnason
THAT was . long time ago" he said.
TIN OF the old school now
''what was your object in teaching
6e1inS to tho young men OF your con-
GFesation!'
1T was really 70 entertain them at
arst." no explained. And later I found
that II had so stimulated interest In the
church work Of tho young men that
kept 81 up. believe that the physical
pert Of tho man 10 as needful OF atten-
don as the mental or spiritual. I was
fairly good boxer At college, boxed
~ eleven stone four. Just what that "a
IN your system Of weights don't ex-
astly know. Al any rate. l was we'll
sole to take care of myself. and
taught the young men all that knew.
+, You see." he went OIL. II had a large
peecentage OF what you would call the
reugher, or. maybe tough element In
my congregation, and II was necessary
that they be shown something of phys,-
cal maniiness. In other words. l boxed
70 show them that because a man was
priest OF the church he was not
poop"
At this DR.. Pinchard laughed heartily.
''You know" he explained. "a lot OF
people have that idea"
TAUGHT HIS FLOCK TO FIGHT
FAIR.
'Those rough young fellows. until I
ahn nj Hha ri oh 10
OF lighting viciously by swinging a belt,
on tho end OF which was n heavy brass
buckle. This wa, a dangerous weapon,
and there was no law against carrying
Il because 1t was part OF the belt worn
nround the waist. Gradually I showed
them how much better and fairer AZ was
TO settle their disputes by the use of
boxing gloves, They soon saw the idea
and liked 1t az a sport. They got so in
tsrested In this form OF physical exer-
cleo that they would come in large num-
hers. At services the church would be
crowded. oh. yes. I often put on the
gloves with an unruly fellow and when
Il was over he would think more OF the
church and the ministry
The Clergyman tilted back his cap as
ne said this showing the edges OF his
closely cropped gray hair, which came
down to point over his forehead. This
4 WIKI Inc eyes lttth
In exactly with the square, determined
Jaws ana framed the unmistakable face
Of O mans man. 1t was not difficult 20
understand why those rough fellows had
respected him and had followed his
leadership for good.
will you see any boxing matches
while here" | asked.
mo" he replied. II do not care fol
professional boxing matches. 7 Imagine
would like to see some amateurs II
they were really clever. 1t Is not tina,
] do not admire a professional who IL
clever with his fists, but the game has
been degraded largely by the class o!
men who follow II. l realize that many
OF our best people like boxing, and there
Ia no reason why they shouldn't, but
m there Is a certain lower strata Of men
= you know what | mean-whO take such
an active part In the game that II really
robs one OF the pleasure OF enjAlng
good matches. Personally ! think box
ing one of the most enjoyable and best
forms OF exercise. 1t sends real red
blood coursinS through ones veins and
II Is interesting TO watch others at II
hut-well, the places where professional
!. matches are conducted nowadays are moi
lexsctly suitable to a clergyman. refer