Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-03-30
Defer ACTION ON
BILLY SUNDAY
Pastors Reach No Decision
Regarding Invitation for
Revival Here.

The Pastors Federation. at its meet
ing this morning at tho Y. NJ c. A. came
to no definite conclusion in regard to in
viting Rev. Billy Sunday. the evansel-
ist to conduct revival services in the
National Capital: The matter has been
deferred to the last Monday in April for
further consideration, the ministerial or
CARNATIONS Of the various denominations
to take the matter under advisement
among themselves until that time.
A large number Of speakers were heard
on the question. and 1t is stated on the
authority Of one Of the ministers pres
ent that the sentiment generally was
though the opposition was both strong
and well conducted. On motion Of Rev
John Weidley. who deplored past and
present publicity In this and similar
cases, an executive session was voted.
although not unanimously. and repre-
sentatives Of the press requested to leave
the room.
The committee appointed at a farmer
meeting to report on the advisability
Of extending the invitation to Mr.. Sum
port further at the April meeting after
again considering the matter. This
committee consists of Revs. W. w.
Barnes. A w. spooner. Charles F.
A. Miller. Rev. Barnes. the chairman.
1t is understood, in the first report,
submitted today. favored the calling
of the evangelist to the city.
Mr.. Kelly Urges Invitation.
Rev. Joseph T. Kelly Of the Fourth
Presbyterian Church, although not a
member Of the committee. submitted a
personal report Of his ideas gained
through a recent visit to Scranton. where
Mr.. Sunday held forth last week. and
made a strong plea urging an invitation
to have the former base ball star como
to Washington.
''Dr. Kelly is conservative minister
Of a conservative congregation" said
Rev. E. Hez SVEN in conversation fol-
lowing the adjournment Of the meet
ing. "and has he greatest possible in
huence with ministers and churchgoers
Of all denomir ations, and I and those
others who want Sunday to come here
rejoice in his advocacy Of the proposed
visit. The city needs him. and. sooner
or later, we are going to get him.
THAT the work carried on by Mr..
Sunday Is persuasive, lasting and found
ed upon a substantial spiritual basis. is
DR.. Kelly to his congregation yesterday.
and from the character and standing Of
the men Identified with him.
BILLY Sunday impressed me as a man
Of remarkable executive ability and in
innate knowledge Of human nature.
From most careful inquiry l am con-
WINGED that all charges Of graft and sin
lister motives on his part are unfounded
As I studied the man and his methods l
became more and more assured of his
great personal piety and sincere convic-
tions. A real believer in the Bible and
its teachings, he Is q relentless foe to
the devil and his works."
Mr.. Sunday, it was explained at to-
days meeting. owing to the demand in
which his services are held, only signifies
his willingness to accept calls upon re-
ceipt Of positive Invitations. He does not
respond to tentative inquiries as to
whether he would like to come under
certain conditions. Il think he would
come here II he should get one" said
one Of the ministers when the topic was
touched upon before the doors were
closed.
business man Of Pittsburgh he
brought Pittsburgh a great blessing.
one which it is at present impossible
to measure accurately"
Protest Change In Law.
Other matters brought before the
session included authorization of an
! official protest by the organisation
against any change in the present law
that provides compensatory time Oft
| during the week for employees OF first
and second class post Offices who are
compelled to labor Sundays, and the
attempted proposed consolidation of
the Central Union and Gospel missions
A resolution was adopted appointing a
committee Of five to confer and act with
the charities Endorsement committee in
regard to settling the latter matter.
Miss Mabel Thurston delivered q short
address on The Business Woman of To-
| day." setting forth the needs and desires
of such young women that ought to be
| supplied by the churches, but which
often are not. such as proper Information
on the Bible as a WHOLE the efficacy OF
prayer and the relationship between
Christianity and the great questions OF
! the day.
THE fate of the churches is in the
| hands Of the young people," she conclud-
ed. What are you going to do for them p
Miss Thurston was thanked by a unani-
nous rising vote for her valuable sug.
| paSfionS