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The New York herald., 1921-01-23
Essay Contest Closed, Many Are Entered

district. his ward and his borough, and then
is led to consider the city as whole BY
eesy stages he proceeds to the consideration
of the state and the nation and thus event.
uaIiy sees his own community in its rela-
tionships to the Federal power.
One of the outstanding merits of the
course is It's stressine of the functions OF
government. such as the conserving of health.
the providlng of pure water and the convey
ing of light. heat and electricity and the
s,pervision OF transportation. When IL Is
developed in this way that all parts Of the
body polite work together for the common
good there are few chances OF the social un-
rest stalking, even in the crowded cities, ac-
oording to the view Of the educators Of this
day.
Tide of Rsdicalism Is Damned
BY New Courses in the Schools
The Board OF Education in adopting its
present course of instruction is mindful OF
the fact that the younger generation are
often in the tide of radcalsm which Gibbs
and flows in sudsy biows about the soap
bcx orators when the students OF the higE
schools and the public schools generally
are made to appreciate that the Government
exists for the common good and the common
happiness, rather than to limit liberty, 1t Il
predicted that the spectre of social unrest
is likely to be laid for all time.
That the foreign propaganda, Red In tone,
which has found its way to these shores
has comparatively little influence even
among the foreign born, Is revealed by tesr
a estions concerning Bolshevism and Euro
pean politics which were propounded more
than a year ago.
An examination in the very modern Euro
pean history which has so disarranged the
map OF the continent revealed that the stu
dents OF the high schools took little or no
interest In the '1sms' and the cults which
are being brought here at times by deep
Hinged agitators.
The manuscripts which are gathered re
fleet as whole that the minds of the boys
and the girls Of our high schools have formed
views on most political and economic sub
jtcts which are, safe. sane and sound
Owing to the engagements OF the judgee
and other causes IL will not be possible. Of
course. to tell just when the final decision
viii be reached, but the indications are that
the awards will be made soon enough to
permit the announcement on the dates orig
irally planned.
The outcome OF the contest is, therefore,
awaited with much interest both by the stu
d. nts themselves and by educators and econ
omlsts.
The New York herald., 1921-01-23

system he entered De Witt Clinton High
School at the age of H. There. with no
classes for the sightess he devised his own
means of overcoming his handicap and
maintaining his standing. This he did by
absorbing all that was possible from oral i'm
structions and hammering out notes In
Braille characters to enable him to spell out
the lessons he had prepared for recitations.
Graduation time found him holding a good
place in his class.
He decided to enroll az Fordham. but Ford
ham requires for entrance the equivalent OF
three years high school course In Greek
and Alfred knew no Greek. Ills, however,
into the study Of Greek and In two months
he had learned rs much as normal pupils
under the best Of instructors are expected
to learn in a three year course. He is now
one OF the first three or four Greek and
4,etin scholars OF the Fordham freshmen.
The New York herald., 1921-01-23

~ USY scenes marked the closing OF THE
* New YORK HERALD Civics Essay Con-
- test the day before yesterday Fri-
day. January 21) as at midnight the last
manuscript to be considered had arrived.
SO anxious were some of the young con-
testants that their offerings should not go
astray that they brought them In person.
Other copies came bysregistered mail or py
special delivery.
AS tho competition was open to students
OF the fourth year in the high schools Oh
the city of New York, the essays now under-
going examination show maturity OF thought
and n careful consideration OF the many
rroblems of our national life. The subject,
I'm View Of the Present Industrial Conditions
and Social Unrest What Are the Obligations
Incumbent Upon the American CitzenT
offered a wide range to all who desired TO
consider the question propounded from every
angle.
THE fact that the date for the closing OF
the contest had been extended from January
IA to January 21 gave an additional oppor-
tunity to all who desired to amplify their
manuscripts
The essays are now being arranged and
classified for the attention of the judges of
tho contest Those who are TO pass upon
the merits of the papers. as has been am
nounced. are:
Former Judge Alton B. Parker, dis
tinguished jurist and once Democratic can
didate for President Of the United States.
william FelIowes Morgan, president OF the
Merchants Association, who has had wide
experience with Industrial conditions.
Mrs. Sara A. Conboy, International secre.
iary treasurer of the Textile Workers OF
America.
II Is hoped that the decision will have been
reached i'm time to permit of its announce
,nent In THE NEw York HERALD of January
80 and for the presentation OF the prizes In
,onnection>with tho mid-year commencement
~ the high schools, which take place a week
from tomorrow night.
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Teachers Much Interested in idea
And Course of Study Is Reflected

The consideration of the manuscripts will
require much thought and analysis before II
Is completed. The students seem TO have
followed closely along the lines Of the civics
about year and a half ago. The compre-
hensive instruction now given is accounted
TO be exceptionally good among educators.
with II was combined a fair amount Of col
The New York herald., 1921-01-23

So far English policy and American opinion
have availed not to make the German re-
covery possible, but to arouse In France an
apprehension and determination which
must eventually and perhaps promptly lead
to a vigorous military Intervention. the con-
sequences of which lie outside the realms OF
safe prophecy, but the least OF which must
be further dislocation of the economic
situation in all of central Europe with re-
percussions the world over.
1t is fact. undeniable that British policy
and American opinion since, the Paris con-
ference have combined to make daily more
difficult the Franco German situation, not
withstanding the fact that it has become
clearer with each day that the whole world
readjustment waits upon the discovery of a
,nodus civendi between these two countries.
II Is true that these same circumstances
have encouraged the Germans to evade not
alone the economic but the military clauses
of the Treaty of Versailles, and this evasion
has intensified French determination to de-
fend French rights and French safety.
Now from all Of this situation there are
bur two outlets. And Of these two one leads
straight to further dangers. II British
policy and American opinion follow their
>present courses. nothing is more certain
than that before the present year is out
French armies will invade Germany, will
proceed to the application Of force as the
sole remaining method of establishing
French rights. It may be that this action
will destroy all real chance of the acquisition
by France of those reparation sums which
are essential to French recovery, 1t may be
that the ultimate consequences will be ruin
GUS for France. AS to these matters any
one is free to prophesy az he pleases, or as
he believes. But Tor a whole year events
have marched steadily In that direction.
The only other solution is tho recognition
by Great Britain and by the United States
of the essential justice Of certain French
claims. To-day we ask France-we and the
British--to reduce her demands for repara-
ton that German industry may be started
and the German market available for our
products. Rehabilitation of Germany would
mean almost incalculable advantage for both
English speaking countries. given the de-
pcndence Of central European countries upon
Germany. But we are not prepared to
guarantee the French against the obvious
possibility that the old German designs upon
France will be restored at the same moment
with economic prosperity.
To Give Security to France
Would Open the Deadlock
We ask France to reduce her reparation
totals. with the justifying argument that
they are exaggerated beyond reason, but we
and the British, who must both profit by the
part the $4,000, 100000 which France owes
to us. The French meet our argument with
the assertion Germany can pay. and since
The New York herald., 1921-01-23
A bout Half Are Typewriter,
But Hand Made Copies Are Good

The student of character has much TO
command his attention In the study of a
mass OF manuscripts of this kind. The bold
scrawl OF the boys contrasts oddly enough
with the carefully typed and red underlined
copy which many Of the girl students have
made with the aid OF the tipping machines.
with the advent of the typewriter came
the business woman. Many Of the feminine
pupils of the high schools are being trained
to enter mercantile establishments where the
industrial conditions Of to-day most project
themselves. The young women In the vari-
Gus commercial high schools therefore. seem
to have found the subject Of the essay espc-
cially fruitful In typographical sugges-
tions.
One of the most Illuminating features OF
tho handling OF the subject was revealed In
the many quotations from the Constitution
of the United States and from standard au-
thorities. That the present courses Of IN
struction in the high schools. II carefully
studied by the pupils give comprehensive
grasp Of civic and economic problems was
evident from cursory perusal Of some OF
the manuscripts
The coursa-of study which has been de-
veloped in the high schools In the last year
and half has NJ its foundation the under
standing of the life of the community. The
student is encouraged to explore his election
The New York herald., 1921-01-23
French Armies Likely to
Invade Germany Within the Year

What follows: In the recent case an
enormous intensfication Of French resent
ment. the overthrow OF the French Ministry
which In suspected Of too great complaisance
in the fact of British policy and the arrival OF
a crisis which adds new constraint to any
Ministry which shall follow that of Leygues.
The New York herald., 1921-01-23

and the girls of the present day taking
in economic questions. There appeared one
afternoon from opposite directions a boy and
a girl each with essays, although from wide
ly separated schools.
The neatness of the gentler sex was evil
dent in the carefully folded manuscripts.
laid flat in huge envelopes, while the copy
sent in by the future male voters was often
twisted and heavily creased, as though its
final despatch had been accompanied by some
supreme effort
The typewriter appeared In about half the
copies. What hand~written copies appeared,
however were clear and iegible and prepared
in accordance with the time honored rule
which provides for matter on one side of The
paper only.
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Mr.. Bryan's Bible
Talk for TOday

Oh. Timothy 4:6-ls).
OR ! am now ready to be Of
fered and the time of my de.
parture is at hand.
l have fought a good fight,
have finished my course. !
have kept the faith.
Henceforth there Is laid up
for me a crown of righteous
ness. which the Lord. the right
eous judge, shall give me at
that day; and not to me only.
but unto all that love his ap-
pearing.
Do thy diligence to come
shortly unto me:
For Demas hath forsaken
me. having loved this present
world. and is departed unto
Thessalonica: Crescens to Gal
alta: Titus unto Dalmatia.
Only Luke is with me. Take
Mark, and bring him with thee;
for he Is profitable to me for
the ministry.
And Tychicus have 1 sent
to Ephesus.
The cloke that ] left at
Troas with Carpus. when thou
contest, bring with thee. and
the books. but especially the
parchments.
Alexander. the coppersmith.
did me- much evil; the Lord
reward him according to his
works;
OF whom be thou ware also;
for he hath greatly withstood
our words.
At my first answer no man
stood with me, but all men for
oOk me: l pray God that it
nay not be laid to their
charge.
Notwithstanding the Lord
stood with me. and strength
ned me; that by ME the preach
ing might be fully known. and
that all the Gentiles might
hear; and l was delivered out
of the mouth of the lion.
And the Lord shall deliver
me from every evil work. and
will preserve me unto his heav-
emily kingdom; to whom be
glory To- ever and ever. Amen.
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NEW CHURCH.

At the Church of the New
Jerusalem, Sixteenth and Q
streets northwest, Mrs. Lucia
Ames Mead, of Massachusetts,
will deliver at address at S .. m.
on the subject, The Christian
Church and Its War Problems"
Mrs. Mead is New England
woman, we'll versed in chupch
activities and a student of prob
lens facing Christianity.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Church of the Covennnt-His
Excellency Chung-Hui Wang
will speak tomorrow afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock at a special serv-
for the Chinese delegates to the
conference. as arranged by the
Federal Council of Churches and
the Church of the Covenant.
New York Ayenue-Pre- Christ
mas services will be the order
of the day. Sunday, December
Is. Special selections from
Handel's Messiah will be rem
dered by the organ and soprano.
The subjects of the sermons will
be: IL a. m.-"The Ave Maria"
and s p. m.-"The Swan Song"
Announcement of coming
events for the Christmas week
is as follows: December %, last
session Church Mission study:
December "a, Bible School Xmas
Cheer: December rs, a. m, Bible
School Christmas song; p. M,
vigil service The last three
services being musical offerings
of the very finest type.
On January 1, DIR. Wallace
Radcliffe will give his annual
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the mysteries Of life and feels
the trut;l that the reason cannot
grasp. 1t is some recompense
for life's struggles and trials II
at the end one can stand In the
presence of eternity and say.
without a tremor of fear, 81 am
ready"
secret OF Courage.
81 have kept the faith" That OK
plains It. As the heart forces the
blood throughout the body and
gives nouriShment to every part. so
"the faith" infused strength and
courage into Paul's entire being.
As before Agrippa he vowed that
1e had not been "disobedient unto
the heavenly vision" so as his eyes
closed upon the scenes of earth he
found pleasure in the conviction
that he had kept all that was in
trusted TO him. He had never low
cred the banner of the Cross since
he received il from the hands OF the
Master Himself. With all the pride
of an army's standard bearer he
held il aloft. and now he was ready
Il into the hands OF Him whom he
served. He kept the faith deliv-
cred to the saints.
Our banners vary in size. but they
are alike in design and The Faith
is inscribed upon them all.
We do not choose faith in propor-
toin to the work we have TO do; the
work is rather proportionate to
faith that VIC have: we never know
how big a work we can do until we
have a faith big enough TO under
take 1t. Opportunities come to
those who are ready for them; in
spiritual things it is our faith that
determines the size OF the task for
which We are fitted.
Wins Glorious Epitaph.
Paul had a faith in THE Faith"
that qualified him to play a gigantic
part God made him a chosen
vessel to carry His name not only
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-12-17

One of the noblest passages in
the Bible is the fourth chapter
of Second Timothy. Every verse
in 1t Is in itself a guide to Chris
tian living.
There is enough in verses three
and four for several Bible Talks.
/ hope that it will be appropriate
at some future time to speak of
those who cannot endure sound
doctrine, but who, rs Paul writes
from the dungeon of his second
Imprisonment in Rome to his
friend Timothy of Ephesus. in
Asia Minor. heap to themselves
teachers having itching ears
those who turn away from the
truth unto fables"
But for this week there is
more than enoug,, for our
thought in the concluding words
of a warrior as he faces death.
No greater champion of the
truth has ever lived than Paul:
no one ever fought more brave
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CHURCH NOTES

review of passing events and
personages in the world at
large. This sermon looked for
ward to with eagerness by many
throughout the city who are ac-
customed to give II hearing is
known and recognized in many
circles as The Historical Story
of 1921"
UNITARIAN.
All Souls-"Chlnese Alchemy"
will be the subject of an adj
dress by Prof. Edward T. Will
Jams before the Liberal Re-
ligious Union Sunday evening at
s O'Clock. The meeting will he
held in Unitarian House, 1888
Columbia road.
UNITED BRETHREN.
The Sunday School of the
Memorial United Brethren
and r streets. assisted by the
choir, will have a musical serv-
ice Christmas afternoon at 4
o'clock to which everyone is in
vited.
NEW THOUGHT.
At the Church of Life and
Joy, 1914 n st. NV, the usual
Sunday morning services will be
held at 10 and IL O'Clock. In
the evening at s o'clock Miss
Ada Rainey. teacher of Divine
Science. will speak on THE
Keys of Heaven" Soloist, Mr..
Chase.
FOUNDRY.
Representative John c. Ket-
cham, of Michigan. will teach
the Adult Bible Glass, December
Is, 9:45, the lesson topic being
"Panl's Final Triumph"
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Metropolitan Presbyterian
Fourth and B Streets Southeast
FREELEY ROHRER, Pastor.

o:3o a. m.-Bible School.
HOO a. m-"Spirit to Spirit"
GAS p. m.-Christian Endeavor
Societies.
Jas p. m.-Christmas Cantata
by young people. "Sirack
The Hill Shepherd" Our
guests, Unity Chapter Of
the o. E. s.
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Wins Glorious Epitaph.

Paul had a faith in 1.-THE Faith"
that qualified him to play a gigantic
part God made him a chosen
vessel to carry His name not only
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TO the Gent!lcS. bG; To all the
generations Of men. We may well
ask ourselves. What is my worl-.
On Lord what wouidSt Thou have
ne to do" and then PRAY. - Pa;i
did, FOR divine direction and for
n strength eqLal to The needs os
each hour.
Whether much or little is re-
Quired OF us: whether great op-
portunities or small mes arc
improved; whether the circle Of
our influence is extended or liT.-
tied, one glorious cpitaph will
90 for all who do their best
have kept the faith"
Paul was not ashamed To- claim
the reward that he earned.
"henCeforth there is laid M
Tor me crown OF righteousness
which the Lord. the righteous
judge, shall give me at that
day: and not to me only. but
unto all Of them also that love
his appearing"
| received letter from an
atheist last spring, who said that
he was willing to admit that no
one could be happy without be-
lieving in God, but he insisted
that he was not willing to be-
lieve in God merely 10 be happy,
as IL the expectation of a reward
robs service Of its virtue.
Entitled to Reward.
A reward for Righteousness is
not only legitimate and proper,
but 1t is an indispensable part Of
Gods plan. How could a right
eous God penalize righteousness?
II the Heavenly Father is more
willing to give good gifts to
His children than an earthly par
ent. how could He punish virtue
and reward vice?
Even Satan cannot fail to see
a connection between Jobs pros
perity and his righteousness. al
though he mistook cause for ef-
feet. He said, Doth Job fear God
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SPIRITUAL SCIENCE

Spiritual Science Church of
Christ
1902 14th Street NV.
Pastor. Mrs. Jane b. Coates.
Divine Services Sunday n. m
Lecture Sunday by Mr.. Young:
what IL the Bahai Doctrine ?,
Thursday, Dec %. 8 p. m, Mr..
Mark Jackson will lecture on
"The Phenomena of Spirit md
Psycho-Plastic Erudition,- This
lecture Will be demonstrated by
stereopticon portraying spirit
photography never before shown
in Washington.
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Tor nouGht: Hast thou Not made
an hedEc about him. and abal,
his house. and about an that b,.
hdth on every side Thou hast
blessed the work OF His hand,
and his substance is increased
IN the land Job was not upriLhr
because he was pr0speruuS--H,
proSpered because he was up
right
Blessed is the man that work
eth not in the counsel OF the un-
cody. nor standcth in the ARy 60:
sinners. nor stitch in the seq.
OF the scornfuL" And n, shall
he like a tree planted 10y the
rivers Of water that briu-cth
forth his fruit in his season: his
leaf also shall not wither. and
whatsoever he doeth shall pros
per.
Thought of Others.
when did Paul last think 81
himself only lie sent tender
messengers TO those whom he
had learned TO love and who haG
justified his confidence. and he
claimed the reward Of righteous
ness for ALI those who shared his
love for God and for His cruciticd
Son.
When one reads such Bib
Heal passage as paurs farewell
message and calculates its csti-
mable value in Strengthening the
fiber Of ones purpose and in in
fusing zeal into his life he can
scarcely estimate the Importance
OF Bible reading and teaching
and the services OF those who
week after week. in church and
in Sunday School, set before us
the bread of life. Few other pas
sages are so full OF nourishment
for our spiritual bodies. but
there is enough in each to re-
ward us abundantly for the time
which they require for reading
and study
Copyright, is2i.)
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1921-12-02
DISEASE CARRIER THOUGH WELL
Passumpsic Girl Alleged to Have
Caused Diphtheria Spread.

st. Johnsbury, Dec 2.-Dr. Victor p,
Genge, medical inspesNif for this dis
trict, cultured the school children OF
Passumpsic at the school building Mon,
day and on Wednesday returns from
Burlington indicated that Annette
Fields, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert
Fields may have been the innocent
cause of the diphtheria cases here. Posi-
tive germs were found in the child's
throat. She is pupil In the lower
grades and may have been carrying
the germs for some time. The child is
perfectly well and according to ply
sicians may not develop the disease
at all.
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CITY OF BARRE, YER
MONT
S6O,O00--5 PER CENT WATER
REFUNDING BONDS.
TAX EXEMPT In VERMONT.

Office of City Treasurer, Nov 25, 1921.
Sealed bids will be received, for all
or any part Of the City Of Barre Water
Refunding Bonds. with coupons at
tached, Of the City OF Barre in the
County Of Washington and State Of
Vermont. TO the amount OF sixty thou
sand fs60,000t dollars.
Said bonds viii be dated January /,
1922, and in denominations of $1,000
each. Said bonds shall be payable S5.-
600 annually from January |, 1927, to
1898, inclusive Said bonds will draw
interest at the rate Of five per cent per
annum. payable semi-annuaIly. These
bonds, when sold, win be certified BY
The Old Colony Trust Company Of
Boston, Mass
Bids will be received at the City
Trcasurer's Office, Barre, Vermont, up
to Dec. 10, 1927. at o'clock p. m. The
City reserves the right to reject any
or all bids.
For statement as TO the City's in
debtedness, etc, address City Treas
urer.
Sealed bids should be addressed TO
James Smart, City Treasurer, Barre,
Vermont, Bid for Bonds
James Smart,
City Treasurer of City OF Barre