Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1920-07-29
GREAT LUTHERAN REUNION.

The Lutheran reunion AT Fishers
Hill, Va, last Thursday vas an in
teresting and inspiring occasion, and
was attended by couple OF thousand
Luthcrans and friends FROM almost
every part of the territory covered by
the Virginia Synod. The famous
Valley turnpike is in almost perfect
condition, and most of those present
came in automobiles and enjoved the
delightful drive over this splendid
highway.
Among the distinguished churchmen
present was Rev. DR.. F. H. Knubel. of
New York, president of the United
Lutheran Church in America. Affable
ana gracious and friendly. DR.. knubcl
won the hearts of his southern breth-
rem by his cordialty and good fellow
ship, and many who had not before had
opportunity TO meet the new head of
the Lutheran Church were delighted TO
know nm. He made an address that
was listened 10 with great interest bv
hundreds of church people. DR..
knuhcl spoke OF various phases of re-
liglous and civic life and the need for
eiticient service in these times of un-
rest. He expressed the belief that
many are putting too much stress upon
organization-locally, nationally and
internationally, in state and in church
-forgetful Of the fact that organization
OF itself, without purpoScful power. is
no better than a dead machine. He
appealed for practical application of
the principles Of Jesus Christ as the
one and only solution OF the world,
wide troubles OF the present day. His
ADDRESS was very impressive and
timely one.
Rev. DIR. Charles j. Smith, who was
recently elected president of Roanoke
College at Salem, Va, was the second
speaker. He addressed the people in
happy vein, and then made a strong
appeal for the support of Roanoke Col
lege, an institution of tie church which
inculcatcd religious training as it cdu
Gated young men for various avoca-
tons in life. He showed the need of
Christian education if our 60, ,crnment
is to fill its highest destiny and if our
country is to occupy the position
among the nations of the world 10
winch 1t has been called by Providence.
He pledged himself TO give his bcs
service TO the institution that has been
committed TO his care AMI called upon
It's friends and those who believe in
''S ~ ''N'p'So ioI W NilSH II olalGS 10
give 1t ungrudging suppor, moral,
and financially. Dr. Smith is the ell
der son of the late lameRted Rev. DR..
Luther L. Smith, for many years pas
tor OF the Lutheran Church at Stras-
burg, Va, long time secretary and
then president of the Lutheran Synod
OF Virginia and its most Influential
member, 1t will be recalled that D..
L. L: Smith lived in Shepherdstown
and leaned the pynter's trade in the
Register Office some forty-odd Years
ago, when this paper was published bv
his uncle, the late John II. little. DR..
Charles Smith relinquished a very
successful pastorate in New York
City to come back to Virginia and give
himself to the service of the church of
his father and its most important edu-
cational institution. He is heartily
welcomed back home and his friends
hope and pray that he NAV prosper i'm
his efforts to bring the highest success
to Roanoke College.
The programme for the day was in
charge Of Rev. A. A. Kelly, pastor Of
the Lutheran Church of Winchester.
who presided at the exercises. Theri
was excellent music, including sever
al solos by Mr.. Buhrman. an accom-
plished singer from Winchester. Ev,
erybody who was present seemed to
thoroughly enjoy the day, and there
were many pleasant reunions of fami-
lies and friends. Ii was agreed thar
next year day SHOULD be set apart foi,
similar affair.