Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-12-13

country. The Importance of the
church federation movement has
been demonstrated by the results OBJ
tanned in dealing with civic prob
lens. the speaker pointed out, and
concrete evidence of the benefits Of
the movement are numerous. DIR.
Guild cited eases in New York City,
Pittsburgh. Indianapolis, Omaha and
many other places.
Another phase of DR.. Guilds adj
dress was his Interpretation of the
progress being made by Christianity
basing the advance and signs of the
times upon the prophecies of Paul
y survey of international problems
taking into account the trend of mod
ern nations. clearly indicates the
coming of Christ. The great move
ments in the Christian church are also
il dicative of the reign of Jesus.
Bishop Is Guest
\ guest of honor at last nights
session was the Right Rev. James II.
Darlington. Bishop of the Harrisburg
Diocese of the Protestant Episcopal
Church. DIR. Montgomery. Moderator
of the synod, announced the Bishops
presence in the audience, and the lat
ter was escorted to the platform dur
ing the singing of America" Bishop
Darlington closed the evening session
v ith the benediction.
At the afternoon session the Synod
accepted the invitation of the First
Presbyterian Church. of Germantown,
to convene there for the sessions to
be held In October, 1919. The invi-
iation was extended through the Rev.
DR.. William Jennings, of Philadel-
phia. Resolutions were passed at
this session to appoint committee
to petition Governor-elect William
SHroul to use his influence in enacting
legislation in the temperance cause,
and for the enforcement sof Chris
tian Sabbath in Pennsylvania.
Prior to the passing of the resolu-
tions an address was made by DR..
torge Edward Hawes, pastor oe
Market Square Presbyterian Church
in which he reported on the united
effort of the churches in the promo
tiCn of temperance. AS causes of eN-
iating intemperance. DIR. Hawes gave
automobiles and ciGarets particulIr
mention. He said that the sabbath
Day instead of being holy day had
become. rather a holiday.
Committees Report
The session was also taken up with
the reports of committees. Important
addresses We're made by the Rev.
DR.. J. r. Davies. OF Philadelphia, of
the Board of Ministerial Relief DR.
Bowlby. of New York City, of the
Lords Day Alliance. and DR.. Worrel,
OF Pittsburgh, of the Board of Tenn
perance.
Following DIR. Bowlbys address
resolution was passed that the Mod
orator appoint a committee to formu-
late a plan of action for sabbath OBJ
servance. DR.. Bowlby prophesied
the enactment of a Federal law for
observance of the Sabbath. He bases
this belief upon a conference with
President Wilson. and the sentiments
of Secretary OF the Navy Daniels
and John Wanamaker. The present
manner OF observing the Sabbath Dr.
Bowlby characterized as German
Sabbath"
Discussion of the New Era Move
ment occupied large portion of
mgny of the reports and addresses
Prominent among the plans in con-
nection with this movement is the
contemplated raising of 100000
in the next five years. combining the
activities of all the boards and
agencies of the General Assembly.
The assessment carried by the Gen
cral Assembly this year is s12.500,00O
of which Pennsylvania assessment
is one-sixth. s2.700.OOO. The recon-
struction work of the church, made
necessary by tlfe changed conditions
brought about by the war. and close
ly linked with the New Era Move
nent. was emphasized by many
speakers.