The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-30


furnished BY the Catholic Film Associa-
ton, an organization recently formed In
New York, the head of which is Dr.
Condo B. Pallen. DR.. Pallen Is gradu-
ate of GEORGETOWN University, where he
received his A. B. in 1880 and an A. NJ.
in 1888; in 1895 the local institution con-
ferred upon him the degree OF Ii. ID.
He was for ten years president OF the
Encyclopedia Press, Inc, which publish
ed the Catholic Encyclopedia, and for the
past twenty-five years he has been on
the public platform as a lecturer.
Dr. Pallen is very enthusiastic con-
corning the plans of the Film Associa-
ton, and says he has reason TO believe
that there will be a large demand for the
service throughout the country.
THE uses TO which this form OF amuse-
ment could be put in the religious and
educational fields are manifold" he says.
TT can be made a most powerful agent
for the good OF all. Its appeal to the
emotions is so great that 1t easily can
be made to appeal to the higher as well
as the lower attributes Of our natures.
In some instances. Catholic pastors have
established moving-picture exhibitions
for their parishes and schools. Wher-
ever this has been done IL has met with
remarkable success.
There are difficulties in the way, first
Of all, in getting suitable films, and sec
ondly. in getting Catholic subjects. In
order to put the moving picture at the
service of the church everywhere. and
provide properly censored films as well
as Catholic subjects for our parishes,
schools societies, and institutions, the
Catholic Film Association has entered
the field with ample capital and thor
oughly equipped organization to furnish
the entire moving-picture outfit to every
parish school. society, and institution
in the country.
Every film furnished by the associa-
ton is strictly censored. Moreover, the
company will manufacture specifically
Catholic films. It will furnish the entire
equipment in such a way that no finan-
cial burden will be laid even on the poor
est parish. Not only will no money out
lay be required. but the plan will more
than pay for itself.
Besides religious themes in our NOV
ing pictures, we shall furnish secular
subjects of a good character and dra-
matte interest. We realize that the peo-
pie Of a Catholic parish must he enter
tanned as well as instructed. Wholesome
entertainment is natural to human ma
ture, and We propose 10 supply in this
line pictures. under our censorship, which
will be attractive to our people"
Rev J. Wilbur Chapman. in a recent
sermon before a Long Island summer
assembly. emphasized the possibility Of
the present European war as preceding
the pre-millennial coming Of our Lord
Jesus Christ. I'VE are living today he
is reported to have said. in a time OF
great crisis. There never was such a
dav in the history of the world. Tho
truth Of the second coming Of Christ is
FrTrnH in the Pfhla Nd rphaf
is now happening in the world in the
way Of cruel and terrible and altogether
unnecessary war seems to point uner-
ringly TO the fact that we are in the
last days and that the end is near. Al
though no one knows the day. Christ s
coming may be very near and we should
all be ready" DR.. Chapman pointed out
that the return of the Lord is mentioned
in the Bible 3s5 times. that one verse
in twenty-five OF the New Testament
speaks Of his return to the earth. that
Paul spoke thirteen times Of baptism and
fifty times of Christ's return. The doc
tor. referring to the war. sweeping over
the world. so cruel and devastating. as
forerunner Of the Lords coming. OK
pressed his faith that the second coming
would be personal and visible and said
the belief in His coming has revolu-
tionized my life and changed my preach |
ing" Charles C. Trumbull. editor Of the
Sunday School Times. also announced
himself a pre-millenialist.
Inquiries have just been made Of mis-
agencies in America concerning
injury TO their work in Europe and else
where in mission fields. by the war in /.
Europe. Lutherans Of several names, |
Roman Catholic. Eastern Orthodox, |
Presbyterian. Baptist, Methodist, Dis
cipIes. Episcopalians. and ConEregs tional
societies have been consulted. Every |
one replies. at the outset. that the injury |
to Christian work at home and in all .
mission fields is supreme in showing how .
thin so-called Christian civilization real
" is Mohammedans. Shintoists Brah-
Minis and others have already made this
point with American Christian societies
having work by their side.
German Lutheran churches are all CEN
ters Of German loyalty, with thousands
nj sermons. All cities are so reporting.
Danish. Swedish and other Lutheran con-
greEations. however, are taking the other
side Roman Catholics are being urged
to increase their already large mission
airy gifts. since France. the largest giver
to Catholic world missions. may he ex-
pected to default. Episcopal missions,
apart from others, are perhaps less af-
fected than any. Methodist Baptist, and
Disciple have missions throughout Eu-
rope, and most OF these are PROSTATE,
many suffering severely. The American
Board. Congregational and the Preshy
terrain Foreign Board have issued state
ments Of hopeful character concerning
their field work.
The American Board. all Disciple soCi-
sties. all Episcopal and others ending
their fiscal years with August or with
September, are fearing heavy deficits.
Some fell far behind last year, when
here was no war. Distractions of pub
lie progress. remittAnces to friends in
Europe. Red Cross contributions, all
.hese causes are giving mission board Of
7cers grave concern. Not single So
,iety but reports its work hindered. |
while some express fears that not in
-ears will the normal be regaintd. Re-
nittances to workers on fields are re-
arded, but not stopped, and most work.
ATS are able to get to and from fields,
ave those in Europe.
John R. Mott. the Y. NJ. c. A. leader
and head of the continuation committee
II the World Foreign Missions, an
that plans made by him for a
world tour have been abandoned. 1t is
llso announced that the Worlds Chris
ion Student Federation, with headquar-
ers at Geneva, and part OF the Y. NJ. c.
\. work, is thoroughly demoralized by
he war. The federation's three general
secretaries are called into wars to fight
,ach other. Secretary Fermaud the
enior secretary, has been called to COM
nand a Swiss regiment Secretary Saut-
eFn has entered the French service and :