Omaha daily bee., 1919-02-17
ROT ARIANS OF
Three STATES
IN meeting
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origin, a common history and a
common destiny.
In speaking Of the principle Of
service, the other thought in con-
nection with the doctrine of Ro-
tarians, lie said this was enunciated
by the man who was called a servant
of God. "And Moses was a true
son of God. He taught us to love
our neighbors as we love ourselves,
and to do unto others as we would
have them do by US.
This is a platform upon which all
Of us can stand"
Rev. Smiths eloquent tribute to
President Wilson prompted burst
of applause. Though ! did not
vote for him. I am, proud today that
| am a citizen Of the country in
which Woodrow Wilson is presi-
dent" he asserted. "The principles
which this great man has breathed
into the foundation of the league of
nations are the greatest ever pro-
mulgated in the history of the
world"
Dr. Smith declared that the Ro-
tary membership was united in an
antagonistic attitude towards any
thing like the recent outbreaks on
the Pacific coast. I'VE emerged
from period of unusual progress
into a conflict which called for
100000 men, billions of dollars
and a multitude of wrecked homes.
The prophets now tell us there is
a new day coming. This is be-
heved to be true by thinking men all
over the world. Nothing will be the
same as it was. Educational sys-
TENS, religious systems and business
systems are to be reconstructed.
And there has got TO be framed
soon an industrial program to solve
problems like that which recently
threatened on the coast.
Greatest of All Questions.
with our problems of produc-
ton and distribution solved, the
greatest of all questions looms up
big and dangerous for the attention
of those whose duty is to serve and
to lead. The machine must be
geared so that every turn of the
wheel will make for character for
men and women"
DR.. Smith declared that new day
IN religion was coming also. He
said there was too much ceremony
in matters OF religion today. MANY
persons have been brought to think
of the church as a cold storage
plant for saints" he said. when
in fact the church should be a great
school where we should learn 20
love God and each other. We will
have to be little more united when
this new day for religion comes"
Between 225 and $50 delegates ar
rived in the city yesterday, and
when the convention is called to or
der at 9 o'clock this morning at
headquarters in the Fontenelle ho-
tel for registration, it is estimated
that 500 members from Iowa, South
Dakota and Nebraska will have ar
rived.
Northey To Preside.
Fred L. Northey district COVER
nor, will call the convention to order
at 1880 o'clock this morning in the
Masonic temple and introduce John
w. WEIGH, president of the Omaha
Rotary club. Harley G. Moorhead
of Omaha will deliver the address,
of welcome. Response will be made
by L. H. Minkel of Fort Dodge, Ia.
Following the reading IF commune
cations and announcements by the
secretary, the district governor will
introduce the general officers and
distinguished guests. Just before.
the recess for noon luncheon reports
will be heard on the activities Of
clubs throughout the district
MIR. WEIGH will preside at the
luncheon. Typical Rotary singing
will be lead by w. S. Rigdon Of
Council Bluffs, assisted by Henry G.
Cox of Omaha and the Council
Bluffs and Omaha Glee clubs.
John H. Beverage of Omaha,
Orvelle ]. Fee of Lincoln, Orla S.
Goodrich of Omaha, Gus Hostetler
of Des Moines. Luther Brewer OF
Cedar Rapids and Harry M. Gage
will be among the speakers at the
afternoon session.
An informal reception and con-
ference dinner. presided over by
Mr.. WEIGH. will feature the evening
session. Gov. S. r. McKelvie and
Edward R. Kelsey of Toledo, o.,
will be the principal speakers.