Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-08-14
'RUSSELLlSM' TO Be
Debated IN PUBLIC
international Bible Student
Association Accepts DR..
Cookies Challenge
AUGUST DATES
MAY BE SELECTED

An opportunity is 10 be given the
people Of Wilmington to hear arsu-
ments for and against "Russellism'
the doctrines OF Pastor Russell me
Rev. George A. Cooke, pastor OF Wes-
Lev M. e. Church. and members OF the
international Bible Students Assooia-
ton have arranged series OF two
meetings. AZ which FIRST one and then
the other side will present arguments
in support Of what each believes
II /. said that there has been more
or less friction between some of the
ci,c's churches and the advocates Of
-RusselIism." Dr. Cooke recently
sisted that he would like an oppor-
h,nitv 10 talk TO tho Bible students
and the chance has been given HIM
The following correspondence has al
ready passed beween the parties
eThc Rev. George A. Cooke.
no. Sl4 South Jackson street
cDesr Having made known
ycnr desire 10 Oscar Jones. No. 4o6
south Franklin street. Of having the
privilege Of addressing the Wilmington
Branch OF the international Bible
Students Association, with view OF
opening their eyes with regard to the
teaching Of Pastor Russell and the
work which he is doing the matter
has been brought up before the said
Bible students. and they have voted
TO give You this opportunity. provid-
inc YOU. in turn. will give said Bible
ftudents the privilege Of addressing
YOUR congregation, with the view Of
making known 10 them their under
standing of the teaching and work
of Pastor Russell or course. in the
event that YOU convince said Bible
studenis. or The majority OF them,
that Pastor Russell is wrong the lat
ter engagement will at once be can
telled
I'VE will give you the opportunity
~ determining the time for your
meeting within the limit Of one month
from date. following meeting TO be
conducted by said Bible students to
be held within week after your meet
AAlr ~ viii Wr lnlNA oNRNAf VI .'NAA N'f
that we make known 10 all Bible stu
dents this meeting and request a full at
tendance. and that likewise in theevent
Of your acceptance Of this proposal
That you also request full attendance
Of your congregation.
I'VE are making this proposition
dear brother. because we believe thai
you are Jealous for the truth as II Il
taught in the Scriptures. and that yo,
really desire 10 make known 10 th'
Bible students the error 60 Of theii
'nE.szseareznd that you really believe wha
YOU understand TO be the teaching O
the Bible is the truth. and IL YOU have
been faithful in proclaiming 10 your
congregation what you understand Ia
be the truth. you should have no fear
Of any serious results arising by hav-
ing false doctrine ca presented TO
said congregation. At least this Is our
position in the matter.
As Bible students We have no fear
Of being blown about by every wind
OF doctrine. and take for granted your
congregation is in the same position.
Our only desire is to have the truth
as we understand il, properly pre-
scented 10 your congregation. as We
believe YOU will present the truth
as you understand e 20 he. to the
Bible students
IT viii be understood. further
that az each meeting there will be al
opportunity given for any one 10 asl
such questions OF the speaker as n
may deem wise
We will expect 20 have an answe
e this offer. accepting or reiectinl
within one week from date.
Your very truly.
"W ~ Woodwork (secl
y " Fairbrother,
Oscar Jones.
Board Of Elders"
Mr.. Cookies reply follows:
Messrs W ~ Woodwork J. v
Fairhrother and Oscar Jones.
Dear Sirs. Your. communicate
Of August .. 1916. received and COZ
tents carefully noted. I will agree I
2 discussion with p representative
the Bible Students Association upo
the conditions named by YOU. pr,
pose that We hold the first meeting
Wesley NJ r. Church. Sunday. Az
gust ~ at $50 p m. or on Thursda
evening August 81 az 7.30 o'clocl
You may fix the time and place {
YOUR meeting. so IL does not confi,
with any Of our regular services.
accept this as an honorable propos
ton. made IN good faith Assurin
YOU OF my good will. I am
Yours sincerely,