Evening journal., 1922-03-23
of Years Activities Demaruia Peninsula


and made in all 5000 pastoral
visits.
Invited TO return at the third
quarterly conference. and urged
again at the fourth quarterly con-
ference, he felt that nine years OF
anxiety Fand struggle such as had
characterized his pastorate made III
unwise for his return. And no won
der he thus feels. Thoughtless criti-
cism have added to an already over
burdened pastorate; he Is by all
rights entitled to a different class
Of work. and Wilmington Methodlsm
owes to this man a debt Of gratitude
Il can never pay.
"No church on the district mas had
to deal with greater odds than Union,
and none have shown a braver or
more seif-sacrihcing spirit than
Union. and It's pastor, DR.. Harvey r.
Ewing. TO equal its Centenary offer
ing OF last year and adopt the same
budget for this year evinced faith
and loyalty which will meet with a
merited reward.
DR.. Carlisle L. Hubbard still holds
the mastery at St. Paul's. Envious
eyes were cast his way this year, but
he manifested wisdom and gave
proof OF his devotion 10 this church
which has rallied in such a marvel
Gus way to his leadership. when he
said NO, st. Paurs needs me. the
opportunity is here, and here to re-
main A tangible token OF the re-
gard his church has for him was
given recently when he was present
ed with a new light six Studebaker
car. ST. Paul's leads the district In
the number OF tlthing stewards.
again Grace Church has been
the recipient OF the generosity OF Mr..
and Mrs. Melville Gambrill. II will
he remembered that last year these
good friends presented 10 Grace
/ Church a costly chime OF bells. But
the chime was not quite complete
Like the great organ which Is the
wonder of music lovers to which the
young men OF the church add from
time TO time a new stop, so two
new bells have been added to the
chime, coming as gift from Mr.
and Mrs Gambrill as a token OF
their love for and interest in the
church they love.
Addresses were made by Caleb
p. Burchenal. and by John s. Null
lin, who received the gift on behalf
OF the trustees and by Or. John W.
r. Sumwalt. under whose leadership
Grace Church is enjoying the great
est prosperity In It's history. DR. Sum
walt is in touch with the young life
Of the church and keeps his hand on
all its activities II the fathers could
return they would see that this great
church. founded by men Of vision in
their day. had moved forward he
yond the widest dream OF the imag-
nation.
THE following improvements are
reported: Scott. $1,000. The pastor
ate OF Brother T. p. Sard is the red
letter pastorate in this historic
church. Newport has spent $500
for improvements, Goodman $500
Asbury $1,000. Epworth $500, Chesa-
peake City $500. Marshallton $3.50
Ebenezer $3.50. Cherry Hill $3.50
Christiana $3.50. II is impossible al
this writing 10 give the exact amount
OF Improvements and debts, but #
will not be far short OF 100000.
"Debts paid: Asbury $4,000. East
lake $1,000, Newport $3.50, Ebeneser
1910 Chesapeake City s17S Zion
$500 Brandywine reports $4,000 for
improvements. $500 paid on debts
and $4,000 raised this year and 112
conversions. other churches equally
worthy are not mentioned because
no data was in hand as late as Mon
day afternoon.
Problem OF the City.
ITO those familiar with g. this
problem is becoming increasingly
serious. How to deal with its var
ious phases wisely, how to combat
certain harmful tendencies growing
out OF disregard for law and good
order. how to cope successfully will
the tides OF worldliness which
threaten to engulf MS. the mad haste
10 be rich. the seeking after some
new thing IN the form OF pleasure
to guard our youthh from the lure
OF evil coming often as an angel o
light, 70 present something dehn
itely constructive while attackinl
evil-these factors present a prob
lem which calls for Divine aid fl
attempting It's solution.
God fearing efforts are being pm
forth to solve the problem. and no
, without measure OF success. 1 mus
: leave 20 Brother Elwood w. 'Jone
the task OF giving details and sub
g Uniting for your approval certaii
, administrative readiustments mad
! essential in the development OF on
! city work
There Is one vitality importan
? matter 20 which we a. a Conferenc
. should and I confidently believe W
y will. give special heed, and that /
, the proper support Of the men Fl
q charge or our English-speakini
Z churches situated almost wholly II
D foreign speaking localities. None o
P these churches Is self-supporting
e and we must man them with minis
h tiers who can command the situa
e ton. and they in turn are deservini
OF practical help in their efforts 4
e keep tho home fires burning
n THE Wilmington Conference
r Good VIII Industry has been givei
e the right OF way since It's inception
a more than year ago. Its slogan
r. not charity but chance convey
g.. rca1 ,haracter There Is too mucl