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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
SUMMER WORK FOR CHURCH
Gratifying Results at West Branch
Of the Y. NJ. G. A.

That it is possible to continue religious
work in the summer through cooperative
methods has been demonstrated during
the last few months by the results of
union meetings held by chapters of the
Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip in
West Philadelphia, and the West Branch
Young Mems Christian Association. The
meetings started on July and are to
end tomorrow, although 1t had been the
original intention to close them before
that date The change In closing was
made, however, at the request of sew
eral churches. which had not taken up
the plan in the beginning and desired to
have their chapters represented in the
work after they found out how success
full IL was proving.
During the warm summer afternoons,
when there was little religious activity,
the Y NJ. C. a. workers and those of the
Brotherhood opened services in the asso-
citation lobby at 4 o'clock each Sunday
and held a brief service OF preparation.
and afterward open-alr services were
conducted. The reports show that the at
tendance at II meetings was 1744 persons,
that six denominations participated in
the work and that II laymen and II cler-
gymen addressed the meetings. But, best
of ALL 50 men have pledged themselves
for some specific kind of voluntary work
in the interests of advancing Christian nifty.
The Rev John Watchorn, pastor of the
Frankford Methodist Episcopal Church,
Ia to be the speaker at the lobby meet
ing for men at the Central Y. NJ. c. A,
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. His
subject Is to be; Greater Works, or the
Challenge of Christ" Starting with Sun
day, September 27. Richard E. Wilson.
director OF the service department of
Central Branch. plans TO have big meet
ings in the auditorium. Good speakers
and special music Will be arranged for
each meeting
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
THE REV. DR.. JARVIS
SPEAKS HOPEFULLY
OF HIS COMING WORK
Pastor of Bethany Presby-
terian Church Encouraged
by Evangelistic Outlook of
Stony Brook Assembly.

The Rev DR.. Robert E. L. Jarvis, who
leaves the pastorate of the strong Beth
any Presbyterian Church, 22d and Balm
bridge streets, to take charge of the evan
gelistic work of the Stony Brook Assem-
bly,, has expressed regret at leaving this
city, but In his answer to the call extended
him in which he accepts the new work
he makes plain that he feels 1t duty
and privilege to preach the old-time evan
gelistic sermons such as the Assembly's
platform stands for.
That the work Doctor Jarvis Is to un-
dertake for the Stony Brook Assembly
will be successful Is indicated by a state
ment included in the announcement of
Doctor Jarvis acceptance in the Brooklyn
Eagle. which says:
THE Stony Brook Assembly has in Its
directorate some of the strongest men
in the Presbyterian Church, and their in
dorsement and support of this evangelistic
movement are guaranty of its sanity and
aggrcssiveness. The president of the
son, ex-moderator of the General Assem-
bly, Among the directors Is the Rev.
Dr. Maitland Alexander. moderator of
the General Assembly"
In accepting the call Doctor Jarvis
wrote In part as follows:
II am the more inclined to accept this
call because I find myself In perfect
harmony with the platform of the stony
Brook Assembly l am so constituted
that l must believe what I preach-be-
lieve it intensely and deeply.
II need not remind you that the con-
vincing appeals TO the world of today
are by ministers who hold to the faith
OF our fathers and believe still that the
old paths lead up to the throne of grace,
as they ever have done. hold to the
Word of God as the standard of all
thinking. The modern preacher who
makes his own thoughts. or the thoughts
of others, the standard by which to judge
Gods revelation has gone far astray.
believe that the standard of interpreta-
ton OF the things of life should be the
Book, and l. know that the sublime doc
trines OF grace contained in 1t are effective
today in leading men to salvation. Here
must rest my case. as well as my hope
for time and eternity
Your assembly stands for the kind Of
evangelism | can indorse with all my
heart. If I mistake not, your purpose is
to sound call for revival of the old
time reverence for the Word of God and
to emphasize mans dependence there |
upon for knowledge of salvation. Your
platform is one of principle and not of
policy or eXpediency. You believe in the |
dignity of the gospel and in the mower
of the cross. You believe in mission to |
the churches which shall as far as pos
sible, remove prejudice to the Christian |
clarity the atmosphere with ref |
erence to the Word of God and the doc |
trines of salvation as taught therein. the
strengthening OF the Church and the re-
generation of men by the spirit of God"
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charge. For years he was pastor OF the
old First Presbyterian Church, Washing
ton Square, and there he spoke to con-
gregations that included men and women
from every corner of the globe. He had
been with the West Green Street Church
since 1902 and even in the last few years
when he was older than many men In
the pastoral work, he had large con-
gregations.
The West Green Street Church was
organized as the Alexander Presby-
terian Church. by a committee of pres
bytery on Sunday, March 16. 1858. as the
outgrowth of a meeting of men in the
home OF the Rev. DR.. William e.
Schenck, Eighteenth and Green streets.
This meeting named a committee to con-
slider the matter on January Q, 1858, and
the first worship was held In an empty
store at Seventeenth and Mount
Vernon streets. The Rev. Dr. Alfred
Nevn preached the first sermon.
DR.. NEvIN FIRST PASTOR.
Very soon afterwards the present site
was obtained. and on Sunday, April II.
the same year, the congregation took
possession of q temporary structure at
18th and Green streets, which was used
until the handsome new edifce was built.
The Rev. DR.. Alfred Nevin became the
uISl PASTOR, anu was lHSldllcu dS SuCH
on April Is Of the year 1t was organized
During the next three years he stirred
up much enthusiasm, and when, on
October 81, 1861, the Rev. DR.. T. NJ. Cum
nngham succeeded him, he found little
difficulty in getting support for the erec-
ton of the new church. Within a few
years he had the pleasure of seeing the
splre of the big edifice rise, and In July,
1863. he retired and the Rev. George f.
Cain took charge.
The original name given the church.
THE Alexander Presbyterian Church."
was chosen in memory of the Rev. DIR.
Archibald Alexander, the first professor
in Princeton Theological Seminary. In
the early 90s the name was changed to
the West Green Street Presbyterian
Church.
A congregational meeting will be held
within the next month, when definite
action will be taken in the matter OF
and permittig the Presbytery
to take charge of the property.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
ARCHBISHOP WILL
DEDICATE SPLENID
CHURCH TOMORROW
New Edihce of the Parish
of Our Lady of Victory
Will Be Scene of impress
sive Services.

Archbishop Prendergast Is to dedicats
the beautiful Church of Our Lady of vlc-
tory, 5ith and Vine streets, tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock. The basement of
this church has been in use for many
years, but the handsome new edifice that
Is to be dedicated has only come through
the growth Of the congregation. The ex-
terror Of the structure is imposing, and
the interior is one Of the finest in the
city. The Rev. John f. Graham is rec
tor of the church.
Bishop McCort Is to sing a Solemn
Pontiical Mass, and he will be assisted
by the Rev. Richard Il. flanagan, rector
of St Gregorys parish, who will be as
slstant priest, and the Rev. Francis J.
Sheehan, OF Overlook, who will be mas
ter of ceremonies. Three priests who
were boys of the parish are also to par-i
ticipate in the services. The Rev. George
Orr Will be deacon, the Rev. John Me-
Menamin will be subdeacon and the Rev
Joseph Conway the assistant master of
ceremonies. The Rev. Mgr. Charles f..
kavanagh, chancellor, is to preach the
sermon.
In the evening there will be solemn
vespers at 1880 o'clock, at which time the
Rev. DIR. William j. Garrigan diocesan
director Of the Society for the Propaga-
tion of the Faith. will preach
Preliminary TO the dedication the com
seeration of the affairs took place on last
Tuesday with Bishop McCort officiating
The church building is constructed of
Green River limestone, Port Deposit
granite and graduated slate. over the
main entrance rises massive tower 140
feet high, which Immediately claims the :
attention of the visitors. "a
In the auditorium there is seating ca.
paclty for 1850 persons. 1t is one of the
most attractive in the city. The ceiling
Is arched without having supporting cold
umns. and therefore the view to the altarN
is unobstructed, no matter where wor-
shippers may sit.
Painted on canvas and set under the
windows are Stations of the Cross, and
on either side of them are marbleized
columns Of blue and white. Beyond each
of these appear several figures forming
continuation of the scene depicted in
each of the oil-painted stations
one Of the features OF the edifice is
the oaptistry in the north tower. Its
superstructure is Of Spanish cohesive tile
and Indiana limestone, while the floors
are OF Tennessee marble and of tile mo-
saic The walls are adorned by paint
ings, the principal one being THE Stable
at Bethlehem Light is shed into the
baptistry through stained glass windows
in the ceiling.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
COLFELT CHURCH TO
Be SOLD; EDIFICE
USED FIFTY YEARS
Presbyterian Congregation,
Few in Numbers in Recent
Years, Reluctant to Let
Pastor Cots History.

With the retirement Of the Rev. DIR.
of the West Green Street Presbyterian
Church. Nineteenth and Green streets,
there seems little doubt that the congre-
cation will shortly offer the valuable
| church property for SALE
One of the officials said yesterday that,
because of the small congregation due
largely to changed conditions of the
neighborhood and the removal to the sub
urban sections of many of the old MEM
bers the majority of the members seemed
to agree that the best thing that could
be done would be to disband and turn
the property over to the Philadelphia
Presbytery. In this event. he said. the
property would undoubtedly be offered
for sale in the near future.
FIFTY YEARS OLD
The church edlfice Is one of the most
stately in the city, and it's towering spire
Is landmark in the neighborhood. For
almost half century it has housed the
congregation in their worship. and among
those who attended services there were
many Of the most distinguished citizens
OF the country. The property is said to
be worth about $4,000.
Years ago the church was one of the
most fourishing in the presbytery, and
1t was not infrequent, according to old
churchmen, for every pew to be filed
both at the morning and evening serv-
Ices. Among its pastors were men of
great eloquence and leaders of the de-
nomination. Now many of the older
members have passed away, the younger
generations have removed from the CEN
tral to the suburban districts and the
congregation has fallen off rapidly. Dur
ing the last two years there has been
no Sunday school connected with the
church, and, as one of the members de-
clared day or two ago. when there is
no Sunday school there is little hope
for the future of any congregation.
PASTOR COLFELT MUCH LIKED.
The Rev. DR.. Colfelt was one of the
most popular clergymen in this city, and
for years, during his pastorate, even
though members had removed far from
the church. they would return to listen
to his sermons. And had he not re-
malned there 1t is probable that the con-
Gregation would have disbanded before
this. Dr. Colfelt came to the city first
as the pastor of the oxford Presbyterian
Church, Broad and oxford streets, and
for seven years he remained in that |
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
THE LITTLE STREETS
GOD KNOWS

Only God knows the trials that we bear,
The weary longings for a different fate
Tho daily struggle and the anxious care
He knows. and we can walt!
Only God knows how vain our efforts seem,
How oft sink discouraged by the way,
When heaven and earth seem but an empty
dream:
He knows. and we can pray!
Only God knows what future years may bring,
The trouble or the Joy within our scope.
II we shall walk in grief. happy sing;
He knows, and We can hope
Only God knows We have no want beside:
Our Father watches DER US from above:
We feel our weakness. but his hand will guide,
He knows, and He is love!
M. l. D., Exchange.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
CELEBRATION IN MEMORY OF
BENEFACTION OF ST. TERESA
Many Persons Will Visit CarmeIite
Convent During October,

during october an elaborate celebration
is to take place at the Carmelite Convent,
goth avenue and York road. Oak Lane. in
memory of the third centenary of tra
benefaction of ST. Teresa. Starting on DC
tober Q. there will be a preparatory novena
and on october Is l6 and II solemn tri
dunn. 1t is expected that many persons
viii visit the chapel during the celebra-
tion and avail themselves of the indul-
gences granted by the late Pontiff One
of the notable pFonouncements of tba
Pope in the closing year OF his reign was
his Apostolic Letter. bearing date of
March T. TO the superior general of the
Discaleed Carmelitess and to members OF
the entire order with reference TO the
worldwide celebration in honor of the
Virgin of Ayila.
A new Catholic Choral Club has bean
organized by Nicola A. Montani. and n
is to have its first rehearsal in the audi
torium OF the Girls High School the first
week in October,
The Donegal Society plans to have "a
Night in Ireland" or, as a mater ~
fact. two nights in Ireland, next Wed
nesday and Thursday, when they will
hold an entertainment in st. Columba's
Hall, 23d street and Lehigh avenue.
West Chester Council. No. 1888. knights
OF Columbus. is to open its new home
next Wednesday evening with a house
warming and reception,
st. Joseph's College opened this week
with the largest enrolment in its history
The different societies OF the Catholic
Total Abstinence Union are To have in
diVidual celebrations In honor of Father
Mathews birthday on or about October
10. The union IL to hold a banquet dur
ing the week OF october IL
The Ladies' Auxiliary Of the ST. Francis
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
GOLD DUST

Courage! That's the great. big thing
that everyone can get out of life. no
matter what's against him. Courage!
We all need tall the time. If We have
1t, lfe's worth all it costs and more.
II we haven't got courage, life's tread
mill--a galley-a chaln-gang.-Clara f.
Laughlin. in "Everybody's Birthright."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
DISTRICT LEAGUE CONFERENCE
Methodist Church Body convenss in
Bristol October 1,

The annual meeting OF the Central Dis
triet Epworth League, Of the Philadelphia
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, will take place In Bristol on
Thursday. october l. Three sessions are
to be held, and the Rev. DR.. Frank p.
John MacFarland. OF Glenside, president
OF the district league. are planning an
elaborate program
Among the speakers are to be Bishop
Joseph F, Berry, OF Philadelphia, ana the
Rev Dr. David G. Donnsy OF New Ycrk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

Little stories, not more than 400
"erds In length, telling OF the severe
ulals and experiences of clergymen In
mIylhe to live and support their fam
,leS & on small salaries, In trying TO
Su,lu up their non-co- operative con-
tgsssatlons and in trying TO put en-
'..,u ,as'h into the dead" churches,
WI be welcomed for confederation for
ms page Such articles should in
o'uue a brief statement OF how the
.nne'nners OF churches could have aided
t ule pastors and could have saved
s snsm much Of their worry and dis.
It. .a.asemsnt. II Is hoped that these
nIsl e stories may assist the brother
psrlenees today by giving them eour.
ass Or ey arouslns churehmen to their
ssponAlelllty. Manuscripts should be
1870, @ 20 Editor Religious Department,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
EXPENDITURE OF $4,000 TO
IMPROVE ASBURY CHURCH
Auditorium Will Be Opened at spe-
cial Service October 10.

improvements costing $4,000 are being
made to Asbury Methodist Episcopal
Church, 33d and Chestnut streets. Steam
heat is being installed and the latest cleo
trio lighting will take the place of gas
lights. The interior of the auditorium IS
being decorated, and a feature will be a
rare design at the rear of the pulpit. All
the furniture is to be renovated and var
nished, New carpets will replace the old
ones.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
GLEANINGS FROM
RELIGIOUS PRESS

The motive may be good. but the wis
dom OF teaching the children of New
YORK city war geography" going over
with them the movements of the various
armies In their sangulnary maneuvers,
can be seriously questioned. The inno-
ceht generation will hear and read
enough of the murderous procedure with
out special direction from their elders
northwestern Christian Advocate.
YOUR WASTINGS
Rubbish Is Gods opportunity for riches.
The things that are despised He loves to
turn into things that are a delight. Even
the world Is discovering this principle. In
commenting on the amazing value of for
merry neglected by-products it has been
said: Men have discovered that waste
Is too rich to be neglected; without IL,
tho world is too poor" Discarded turkey
quills are today enriching not only the
Worlds commerce, but the world wide
work of the Sunday school through the
gifts of a well-known inventor. And
When We give God unhindered control of
our own wasted lives He can capitalize
our waste into such immediate and un-
measured wealth for ourselves and for
others as only the miracle alchcmy Of
HeaVen could accomplish. 1t is the base
Things and the things that are desplsed
that God rejoices to touch, transform and
use for His own glory. II we are sure
that there is waste and rubbish in our
own life, we may be equally sure that
ours Is the life that God can Immediately
make wealthy.-Sunday School Times.
SMILE
Smile SMILE
For when you smile another smiles
ANA soon there's miles and miles OF smiles
And life's worth while IL you but smile.
Mark Twain.
THE LITTLE STREETS
TGmorrow I'll do IT, says Bennie;
II VIII by and by" says Seth:
Not noW-pretty soon," says Jennie;
In a minute" says little Beth
o dear little people remember.
That. true as the stars In the sky,
The little streets of Tomorrow,
Prctty-soon and By-and-by,
Lead one and all,
As straight. they say,
As the Kings Highway. j
To the city OF Not at all.
Annie Hamilton Donnel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

Brief stories of thrilling or Inter-
estlng experiences OF missionaries In
the home or foreign fields Will be used
In this page, and such contributions
will be welcomed. They should not
be more than 200 to 400 words In
length, and should, II possible, be ac-
companIed by photographs Of persons
having the experiences. Manuscripts
should be addressed 10 Editor ReII-
gIous Department, Evening Ledger.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
RELIGIOUS NOTICES
Baptist

BiQCKLEY bAPTls.r CHURCH
Myalusing ave and I'D ST.
Nest Ph!ladclrhia Baptist Social Union
LhursdaE. September ~ $50 p m.
FIFTH BAPTIST CHURCH. Spring GardeTs
ana 18th sts, Rev. W. Quay -f:cSss.ie, Fir.
y :: y. D, PHstcr.-lo:3O a. M. "BeiIef'N.
I;i5 ,. m. "Ho" Christ Saves
SECOND BAPTIST HELPING HAND CLASS.
sn.TeLs ~" IN ne.o@ Girard ave John G.
Frtiay night social time and election Of
officers. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

CENTTiAL CHIRCH, 18th and Green SITS.
Rev. w. =. BERG Pastor.
II a. m Morning Worship, including junior
congregation Sermon, Moral Safeguards" !"
lg!On in business"
D.IJ a. nh. ble School
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

FRANKLIN HOME FOR THE REF0RMA-
TlON OF INEBRIATES, 9ll-0l3 Locust ST.
Sundays 5 P. m. Service conducted by DR..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

st, Josephs College opened this week
With the largest enrolment in its history.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

West Chester Council. No 1888. knights
OF Columbus. is to open its new home
next Wednesday evening with a house.
warming and reception,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

For when you smile another smiles
And soon there's miles and miles OF smiles
And life's worth while IL you but smile
MARK Twain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

DR., carl 3. Baker will conduct the
service at p. m. tomorrow in the Frank
lin Home for the reformation OF Inc
briates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

MESSIAH LUTHERAN
The Friendly church"
18th and Jefferson SITS.
DANIEL E. WEIGLE. PASTOR, WILL
!REACH 1880 a. m, 745 p. m
PROFESSIONAL. SOI0ISTS
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-07
MIsRULE IN PHILIPPINES.

The informing article OF Dean Wor-
%cester, formerly secretary OF the In
terror Department OF the Philippine
government. as to the dangers that
now menace those Islands through the
overturning policies of the present
national administration and the crude
innovations implied by Secretary of
State Bryan. suggests that President
Wilson would better look into what is
going on over there before IL is too
late TO repair the damage. The pol.
icy Of giving a larger share Of the gov
eminent into the hands Of natives in
the scheme to hand over the islands
entirely to self government Is a great
mistake. for the reason that the Fill.
pinos are not yet educated up 10 the
requirements for such a respon.
sibility.
Mr.. Worcester is a credible author
ity from his long and distinguished
services In the Philippines. and his
criticisms Of Governor General Har.
risOn's acts foreshadow an undoing
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-03-07
THE PUIPIT's WEEDS

The meeting OF the Religious Edn.
cation Association has given us some
Illuminating thoughts on ordinary top.
les. Nothing has been more forcefuI
than the u%tterance OF President Had.
ley. Of Yale. with regard 20 TI-con.
sidered deliverances of many preach
ers OF to-day. Nothing has done more
to undermine the influence OF tho
pulpit in recent days said President
Hadley. than the attempt to deliver
judgments on questions Of business or
politics on a basis Of a merely casual
study OF the facts"
This does not mean that there are
no preachers who do not know what
they are talking about. for the clases
who are competent TO talk on these
subjects are generally wise enough 10
keep still Il Is the one Of superficial
knowledge. or no information ut all.
who grasps the opportunity Of pedan.
ucally espousing a popular cause or
movement for sensational effect or
.notoriety that the head Of Yale Uni.
versity evidently refers TO- His oh.
s%ervation corroborates what the Intel
ligencer remarked the other dav
about the Minnesota preacher who dc.
clared that God had commanded the
United States TO wipe Mexico on the
map. which is far from tho viao mol.
ices Of this government and the fun
damental principles Of the Christian
ny OF the present time AZ the belief
% the inhdel Is from the teachings Of
the lowiy Nazarone.
In defining the needs OF the pulpit
today tho same speaker pointed out
that what is wanted is tine power to
out consequences that are not
instead Of seeking.
short cuts to their solution by appeals.