Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-08
SUNDAY. ADDRESSES
PRINCETON STUDENTS

! their fellows better and the old worlc
more like heaven. 1t isn't necessary fol
| q man to wear Il collar buttoncd in the
| back and a coat like an undertaken &c
be a successful preacher. This old world
| Is crying out for men like David, who
will stand up and serve God no matter
what the difficulties may be-"
| Cheer after cheer and loud applause
! from the students indicated their ap'
proval of Sundays message.
MIR. HIBBEN SILENT.
When questioned again on his attitude
toward the evangelist President Hib-
| ben said:
"I have nothing further to say about
the controversy over Mr.. Sunday speak
| ing ma university building. l have al
ready heard him preach and will not be
present at either of his sermons today"
In his sermon Sunday did not refer to
Doctor Hbben's opposition.
In opening his address, Billy apollo
Gzed for being husky by remarking on
the severity of the work at the tabernacle
yesterday.
I'm little husky today, boys" he ex-
planned. but we were doing things down
in old 'Philly' yesterday that are going
to make the devil sit up and take no
tice.'
A murmur of approval swept over the
audience. The evangelist smiled, paused
a moment and then continued:
Now that's what every one of you
fellows hopes to do some day. Make
the devil sit up and take notice, and
that's what am going to try to help you
do today. I'm just going to give you
my ideas on a few things a preacher
should do and a few things he shouldn't
do"
BILLY" was accompanied by "Rodey"
and Jack" Cardiff and Bentley d. Acker,
his private secretary and pianist. The
party left their Spring Garden street
home shortly after o'clock this morning,
and despite reports that the roads be-
tween Philadelphia and Princeton were
not in good condition. they made the trip
in the limousine placed at their disposal
by John Wanamaker. They reached
Princeton shortly after 10 o'clock and pro-
ceeded directly to the home of DR.. Charles
r. Erdman, a personal friend or the
evangelist and the man who was instru-
mental in obtaining his consent TO ad-
dress the students.
At Doctor Erdman's home BILLY" was
introduced to the committee in charge
of the meeting. They were all officials
of the Theological Seminary and included
President j. Ross Stevenson, Registrar
Paul Martin and the Rev. Sylvester w.
Beach, of the First Presbyterian Church,
HUNDREDS GREET BILLY"
Although many of the college men were
unable to hear the evangelist this
afternoon. and are greatly disappointed
because President HibDen would not per-
init the committee to use the big Alex
ander Hall or the gymnasium Of the uni
versity, there seems TO be hardly a
student who is not strong for Sunday
and ready to cheer him.
So anxious were the students to hear
Sunday that Alfred Noyes. the poet, who
speaks at 1880 O'Clock this afternoon,
viii have but a handful Of students
present for his lecture. Many Of the col
lege men openly declared their intention
TO cut" the Noyes lecture so as to be
able TO hear Sunday.
In preparation for Sundays arrival
from Philadelphia hundreds of students
have been praeticing songs and special
cheers for him during the last few days.
The coming OF no man TO Princeton has
stirred the student body as much since
President Wilson returned for his first
visit following his inauguration as the
chief executive OF the nation.
SONG FOR EVANGELIST.
While groups OF students oheered
Billy ana his party through the snowy
streets upon his arrival here. one crowd
much amusement by singing q
parody on John Browns Body" dedl-
Gated TO the evangelist, The chorus OF
the parody follows:
Jolly. Jolly Billy sunday.
Welcome 20 oar town this Monday;
Six may side With Doctor Hlbben.
But thousands are With you.
Brighten the Corner Where You Are"
and III Your Heart Keeps Right" rang
out IN the old church before Mr.. Sunday