Evening journal., 1919-11-12
NlTION WIDE NJRk
OF EPISCOPALIANS
Will Be Outlined at Delaware
Church Club Dinner on
November 20
DISTINGUISHED
MEN TO SPEAK

The Churchman's Club Of the do
cese Of Delaware Is 20 have an unusual
privilege at its next semi-annual din
Ter at o'clock at the dupont Hotel on
Thursday. November 20. in the hearing
of three distinguished speakers Oh a
subject which is now engaging the at
,ention Of every earnest member OF
he Episcopal Church.
The nationwide campaign for the
rhurch's mission Is being widely her
alded as a measure TO arouse and en-
hance interest and activity In relation
% the churchs work. incidentally. 10
IS hoped that large sums OF money viii
be raised not by single gifts OF great
imount. bat by the active enlistment
IF large numbers OF interested contrib
pfors, giving on a weekly basis through
! period OF three years. 70 is not a
rich man's campaign. but one 90 en-
list every member OF The church for
better service and more generous Civ
ing
Among those who have enlisted for
lhe leadership Of this movement are
The Rev w. Russell Bowie, d. d., rec
tor of ST. paurs Church. Richmond,
and Lewis b. Franklin, OF New York.
Dr. Bowie Is one Of the ablest and
most eloquent Of the younger clergy in
the Episcopal Church His remarkable
ability attracted notice while he was
rector of a small parish in a somewhat
remote part OF Virginia, and the result
was his call 10 the most commanding
position In the diocese Of Virginia be
d Oil &. rftfa.
ably one OF the most influential citizens
Of Richmond and ne adds 20 his gifts a
most winning personality, an almost
boyish appearance. and a simplicity and
naturalness OF demeanor which are
most attractive lie has been espe-
cially successful In presenting the
spiritual aspects OF the nationwide
campaign. and he Is The author of the
three official bulletins of the move
meni. which have been prepared for
general distribution throughout the
churches Ills natural atiractiyeness
as "a speaker has been greatly en-
hanced by his cXprrHHefs as a chaplain
OF ihe American EXpcdiiionory Force
n France.
Lewis b. Franklin has a nationwide
renuiation as ihe national director OF
iha Gye liberty loan campaigns. Before
that he was vire-president of The Guar
aniy Trust Company an& president Of
fhe Investment Bankers Association.
n l. a very signincaul fact that this
e1nersnced man n business. who Is
tIs6 sn earnest and devoted churchman,
-nanM have Vulunieered 90 act as a
naltar ~ fhe executive stan of the
naii1n-svtle campaign and then accept
~ tt appointment as national treas
nrar - the movement Mr. franklin
trsfti'F believes in the greatness Of the
..rrrh's opportunity and responsible
ir He knows The fuiniiy of attacking
h'c task In a small way. and he has
trm aifh ami experience touching the
,.ersre Americans Indifference % petty
s.f- 1ui his interest in the great ones.
Ha made q great impression on the
-eneral convention IN Detroit by MS d.
RICHNESS 81 approach. his clearness OF
exposition and his practical way Of In
airduaily anplyi his subject. lie Is
uaf an O-at0r. bat DE Is a straight
forward. Christian man Of business
iu-t lhe sort that other men like 10
hear from.
nr. Bowie and AR Franklin are both
ia he speakers al the dinner. 10 means
ihal rare treat is in store for IT'S
members and guests OF the club. and a
happy augury FOR its rcsusciiation after
Two wears of inactivity during the per
iod OF ihe war The Rev. Archdeacon
stuck. q missionary from Alaska, Is
also 20 make an address. thus complei-
iag q i-io Of thoroughly delightful
speakers charged with a subject Of in
tense interest and vital importance to
every member Of the Episcopal Church.
The dinner VIII be presided over by
fhe Hon Victor B. Woolley, president
81 The Church Club Of Delaware. The
arrangements have been IN charge OF
Colonel George A. Elliott and his as
sociates on the executive committee,
3f which he Is the chairman.