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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-06
SOUTHERN METHODISTS
EXPAND FOREIGN WORK
Have Increased Force Abroad
With 10 Missionaries
Since 1910.

since January. in lala the south
"rn Methodist Church has sent to the
foreign field 10 new missionaries
Several years previous 10 1919 there
had been practically no in"rc2se N
our force. our appropriations 90
foreign work have quadruplcd We
haV" not neglected tho missions in
onr homo land. hut have given to
mountain mission schools s26o.rdn.
more than 100000 10 work among
foreigners in our own country. more
than $1,000, 600 To mission pastors in
all ~ our nom" conferences. and
for cvangclistic work. We are sdp-
plcmenting tho salaries Of 5000 poor
" paid preachers In our home land
ana making IL possible for our
bishops Z" send strong men 70 the
weak charges and take care q. them
and their families while at :he;r dit-
hcult tasks.
Before tho centenary movement our
church was losing ground. We we're
showing decrease in local ;reach-
ers. sunday schools. in :pworth
Leagues and even in pastoral
charges. Comparatively few were
volunteering .or mission fields.
Cheering news comes that 5000 OF
our strongest young men and young
women Of the Southern Methodist
Church have volunteered for definite
service and are preparing thcmSelve.
TO enter the field where the church di :
rccts. This vast army comes large
ly from our Epworth LeaGuS and sun
day schools.
Our home church has been revived
and transformed. One hundred ana
siNty-two thousand were added to
the church on profession IT faith
during 1921. In 1919. there we're ?S,-
900 and In 1918, $1,000. We are grate-
'ul Tor the successes that have oil :
lowed tho efforts that hav" been nut
forth IN the church. an! in propor-
ton TO the giving OF mer and money
has the church gone forward
We have found out that no goat
enterprise succeeds without Il great
outlay OF men and MONEY rne world
war emphasized this truth. From the
standpoint Of war. il was The most
successful that was ever wagcd. IL
was the most destructive that was
ever fought. We are constantly re-
minded OF tn" tremendous cost The
world is disorEa nizcd, and in Europc
parts devastated. Ten million Young
men were sacrificed: 10000 OF our
own American boys rest bcneatr the
sod. The disabled men or our ,traats
remind US of the price tina: We maid.
our taxes arc reminder hat il
called Tor money to carry the war on
Divide the country into groups Z
hFe. and each group is pawn; sol5
IN taxes year.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-06
FAITH IN GOD BEST
WORRY MEDICINE
Pastor Prcscribcs Remedy
for Poison of Spirit
ual Inertia. -
SAYS THIS RUNNING ACE
DR.. Maclachlan Declares Mus,
Get Grip on Selves When
Duties Strenuous.

Rev. II. - g. Maclachldn, IN seventh
street Christian Church Last night.
declared in his sermon, Divine Re-
enforcement" that we ar. living at
fever heat IN a running age
H.. said nervous disorders are on
-" increase and chTuni:, diseases are
prevalent due 20 overwork. Sudden
hrcakd"wns Of apparently strong
ncr are Of almost daily occurrences.
he said. and ar: due solely to sheer
strain OF Keeping up the pace. We
c.,ntot Worship God Adequately o. Tho
d"aC run he declared. -...-
The antidote To the poison OF
spiritual fatigue is the re-cnforce-
ment of living faith in God-inncr
strength and staying power that
com" 10 all those who take time to
wait upon God" he said continuing.
1t is worry more than work that
kills. Waiting on God is the only
sure medicine FOR worry. When the
mind ~ at rest--whcu the future
IL sure-when the job is not too bir
Tor the man. or the man for the Job.
II is wonderful how much work the
average man can do without hurting
himself But. when the JOB begins
Ia work the man. instead of the man
the job, when responsibilities loom
borrow trouble, then our enargy Tags
we grow fussy. nervous. unstab BILE,
and ar. surely headed towards. cat
astrophc. unlcss somehow we can get
grip on ourselves and rize above
our worries into some more serene
atmosphere, where we can view life
in truer perspective.
Faith in God helps us in many WAYS.
The supreme danger of the strenu-
Gus life is that. like swimmers in "A
strong current. We shall become sd
entirely immersed in it that we can
scarcely keep our head above stream
But faith enables us to lift ourselves
above the current so that we can see
something more than its swiftly rush
ing waters.
Faith Alone Can Save.
There is no greater tragedy In life
than that OF becoming so immersed
IN the mere things Of life. that va
ourselves become Just a thing among
things. the slave rather than the mas
ter of circumstances. Faith alone
can save us from that
! Worry ignores God, and so secs life
as series of actual or possible fall
urcs; faith stands where God stands
ana sees all the scattered and broken
pieces gathered together into a per-
| Get mosaic OF love and beauty.
When the French We're In their long
retreat from the northern frontier.
there was scarcely man in the ranks
| Of their armies and few even among
their line officers. but wondered
what meant the continual fighting and
railing back day after day. and finally
settled into sort OF dun despair as
me gray hords drew nearer and near
er Paris.
Rut away back OF the lighting line
was one in whose brain the whole
campaign. including the retreat. was
planned. who was thinking in terms
not Of regiments. corps. divisions or
armies. but OF the army and the en-
matted manhood OF France as a
whole. and for whom each isolated
defeat was only. as il were. the sac
i lhcinS of piece In n game Of chess
- order that position might he gained
<r the final chcckmate. ''"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-06
AY WITH yz7E MINISTER'S IN THE PULPLTS OF RICHMOND
FORMER ACTOR ADDRESSES
BIG MEMS MEETING HERE
Robert Downing Tells Audience of 1000 Only Way
to Be Real Christian Is to do Something
for Somebody.

Declaring that tn. only way 10 be
a real Christian is TO do something
Tor somebody" in combining mem
bership in church with actual scrv-
Ice" ROber, Downing. former dra
matte star. yesterday afternoon dcliv-
cred stirring address to about 1000
men "A: the Colonial Thcater. The
meeting VAS under tine auspices OF
the y. NJ. e. A.
Mr.. Downing said he vas observ-
ing the fourteenth anniversary Of the
day upon which no joined the Mctn-
odist church. HIS ,ifc'S work from
that Time. he stated. mas been de-.
voted 10 relieving distress. helping
the sore In near. comforting tic
weary ana stretching ru: his hand 10
those Ia need Of announcements He
spends much ;i:rc with the uncortu-
mates IN PRISONS. poorhouH"S and
lodging houses. he said.
u Was criticized by some -! my
trends. il" said. Tor Eoin,; bach IN
Inc sag" and appearing in one 81
"a" old CltnS!cE. which carried u,
srl""did moral story win H. re-
piled hat l toun.' cru'd roach q
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-06

class Of people wanted 10 reach br. q
ter In that way than could in
church. And that is true. The p.o-
pie who need Christ most are those
"ho do not attend church. have
found that could do more by ming
ling with the people who were cast
down. and who needed some one to
help 'hem up, than could by preach =
Ing 70 those already saved"
Old citizens recall sir. Downing g
first appearance here AT the old Rich
mon1 Tncatcr. about forty years ago.
as The hero o! Western play called
"Jaiiyno." He vas tn" big. robust
West"rner. friend 81 all. and feared
by the road agents. the "grcaScrs'
and the bad Indians. Later he APP
pear~d here III 'Nirginius." and other
classics and Was for years q favnrite
Il; that class OF dramatic WORK
The song S"Tv:c. p'iOr - h" speak :
ing was conducted By ". =. Norman.
Hugh X. Bugs VA the sclois,. and
william g. Robertson accompanied
the singers on Tho big pipe organ,
Mr. Downing suo1e last night a: Sew
-n'n Street Christian Church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-06
Y. W. c. 4. Conferences.

Inc entire membership OF the Y
'" I. y. Is interested in the confer
chce winch VIII take place Tuesday
an" Wednesday in the auditorium OF
the organization. This has been ar.
ranged for the education of The unin.
formed members as we'll as those in.
terested people in the city. who are
anxious 10 ascertain the real work
inGs OF this factor in the civic vel
fare Oh Richmond.
The FIRST afternoon will be given
over TO discussion of these facts
Interesting speakers. such as Miss
randolph Mason. Miss l.eona Mac
'ie"rSe Mrs. Joseph Cochran and
Mrs. T.. &. Cronk. will address the
various meetings. The afternoon
sessions will begin at o'clock and
the night meetings at 7:45 o'clock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-06
sncaker, ut Lentcn Services.

Speakers at special series of Len
ten services on Wednesday evenings
at Sis o'clock in the Church OF tho
Good Shepherd, Forest Hill, arc as
follows:
March S-John Stewart Bryan;
March 15-Rev. Henry X. Sheriff.
Church OF Our Savior, Brookline
Mass; March 22--Rev. William a.
Hall. Porter Street Presbyterian
Church, Richmond; March 29-Rev
Artley b. Parsons. New York City
April 5-Rev. James Buch man. Rich.
mond, Va; April 12-Rev. w. D
Smith. D. D., st. Marks Church, Rich.
mond. Va.
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gives to every one his work. We are

gives to every one his work. We are
all saved to serve II we are saved Mt
all. We arc all called. not only to
he disciples OF Christ. but are called
INTO His service. He says to every
single one. Go work today In my
vineyard; and there is absolutely no
pace Tor idlcncss. and no kind of
excuses that are satisfactory to Him
and. II we are to accent the teaching
of this parable, In simple words. we
must understand that all disciples
must be fruitful. Every branch in
Me that beareth not fruit He taketh
away"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-06

Young men Of the Baraca Bible
Class of Seventh street Christian
Church have entered cnthusiast;cal-
ly into membership campaign. The
members have divided into two
groups. Bulls and Bears" and the
contest for the greatest number Of
recruits is being watched with great
interest
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-06

men were present, out OF an enroll
nicnt OF $40. The class was forced to
hold its session in the main audi,o-
rum OF tho church. having outgrown
the classroom recently given 1t In the
new addition To the church.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-06
Mexico city Resume. Chr service.
IBy Associated Press

MEEICO CITY. March 5.-Strcet
car service in Mexico CITY was re-
sumed this morning and the electric
lighting plants were functioninG nor
maliy following settlement late
last night of the differences between
the electricians union and the Mex
lean Light and Power Company which
resulted in strike being last Thurs
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-06
Medical Students MT Church.

Students OF the Medical College OF
virginia attended in body at The
morning service yesterday in Seventh
street Christian Church, at which
Rev. III. ID. {. Maclach!an preacneo
the sermon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-03-06
PRINCE FREDERICK TO
WE'D PRINCESS OLGA
King Christian mud Queen Alexandra
Of Denmark Announce he

Try Associated rrcss.l

TFN NSSOrlatcd T'rCSs.
tbFENHAGEN, March 5-KinE
Christian and Queen Alexandra to-
daE announced the hetrothal of
crown Prince Christian Frederick Tn
Princess olga. eldest daughter OF
Prince Nicholas, of Greece TIL. an
nouucemcnt says the couple became
engaged at Cannes
Christian Frederick was horn
March II. 1899, and Princess Olga IN
May. 1903
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-23

Not only does this lively little ro-
nance enable its star to reveal her
talents in a dual role that at no
time outrages a spectators sense
Of plausibility, but 1t also presents
j. ]. Bowling and Wilfred Lucas
in roles that are essentially comic
and therefore unusual for both Of
these sterling actors. Mr.. Bowling
is cast as a typically thrifty Scot
and Mr.. Lucas as a debonair mama
ger of a fashionable resort hotel.
AS II these two major features
were not enough, the program also
embraces a refreshingly witty issue
Of the Literary Digest's Topics of
the Day" and an amplified news
interesting. The musical feature
Of the bill Is Reisdger's colorful
overture, THE Mill on the Cliff"
played with superb musicianship by
the Metropolitan Symphony under
the direction Of N. Mirskey.
Beyond recording q brief resume
of the general trend Of the anus
ing story of "A Sailor Made Man."
there can be no adequate indication
in type Of the freshness Of the pic
tured episodes. the spontaneity of
the humor, the magnitude Of the
settings or the slkilfulness Of the
star and his brilliant supporting
company. The narrative centers
in the activities of a young society
cad, heir to a fortune Of twenty
million. who joins the navy to prove
his mettle to the multi-millionaire
father Of "the girl" His expert
ences at the recruiting office are
intensely amusing, but only a mild
foretaste of the typhoon Of fun
that is occasioned by his adventures
aboard ship and in q picturesque
Oriental city where the girl and
her fathers yachting party are
made the objects of the Rajah's un-
welcome attention and the blond
fiancee of the millionaire COB IL kid
mapped and spirited to the royal
palace.
1.-THE Beautiful Liar" depicts the
troubled romance Of simple young
office girl who is persuaded to i'm
personate a famous actress In order
to insure the success Of an amateur
theatrical performance and the con-
tinuance in his remunerative job
OF hotel manager who was a great
promiser. but not so good as a full
filler. Miss Macdonald is cast In
both feminine roles and plays them
with clear differentiation.
The fact that the same handsome
young millionaire with whom the
typist has fallen In love IL cast in
the role of the hero by the dowager
sponsoring the amateur Thespians
and faiio N ra,aunt,. In tba s,,v~
posed favorite OF the stage the same
girl who secretaried for his broker
friend, adds considerably to the
complicated tangle INTO which the
principals In the deception are led.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-23

the season 1920-21. and Mr.. De Mile
handles the polarization OF same
most cleverly.
The story deals with American
life and people in a small town. and
story Of a spinster who becomes q
beast Of burden in the home OF her
married sister, and whose spirit Is
crushed by the cruel 'monotony OF
life and the sarcastic jeers OF those
around her when she tries to bring
q little beauty into It.
How she Is imposed upon by the
brother Of her sisters husband.
how she accepts the role Of de-
serted wife rather than lay his
family name open to the stain OF
bigamy. how the town buzzes with
the scandal. how she IL accused Of
trying to elope with the school
teacher, the only man who has
championed her throughout, and
how the worm. finally turning, Lulu
refuses to live longer with her
brother.i n-law. leaves the house for
ever for 1t is to be discovered that
she never was married to another
man and il, therefore, free to go to
the man she loves and claim the
happiness which il her due. are all
situations that go to make up one
of the most Accordingly interesting
photoplays of the year.
A cast Of recognized talent, COM
posed of such screen favorites as
Lois Wilson, Milton Stills, Theodore
Roberts, Helen Ferguson, Mabel
Van Buren,, May Giraci, and Clar-
ence Burton, enact the many i'm
portant roles in a manner that is
beyond criticism.
A delightful program of sub.
sidiary features including a laugh.
able Mermaid Comedy featuring
Lloyd QHam) Hamilton, and an ex.
elusive showing of the latest Fox
News completes a bill Of which the
Rialto may well be proud.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-23
Scotch Revue" Is
Shown at Strand
To Big Success

HE USIC, song. laughter and
W dance. as offered by q COM
pany Of lads and lassies from
the highlands of Scotland In Tom
McKay's Revue" jovial melanse
typical Of the country from which
II came proved to be most enter.
tanning and satisfying headline at
traction at the Strand [Theater yes
terday. Rose Maura, described on
the program a. six feet Of person
atty" and living up to her descrip-
ton in every particular. is one Of
the bright stars Of the number. her
songs and the manner in which she
can pound the bass drum without
which no real Kiltie band Ii com.
plete. making . hit with her every
appearance.
Messrs. Lynch and Zeller, The
Hat Throwing Comedians" open the
bill in a manner that put everyone
in good humor. Arthur and Lydia
Wilson give a dainty and delightful
song and dance number, with JOS
selyn and Turner. In "A Day At
the Races" keeping up the good
work by means of their clever and
witty chatter, and special instru.
mental numbers on the saxophone
and cello by Mr.. Turner. 80
1t remained, however, for Nc
Cormack and winehill, in Just for
a Laugh" to literally stop the show,
this pair Of boys being two OF the
best fun.makers seen here In some
time, and keeping the house In q
gale of mirth for a solid fifteen min
utes.
The picture portion Of the pro-
gram presents one Of the most en-.
PERTAINING offerings Of this char
acter. Gods Crucible" 1t 10 called
"a perturbation Of Ralph Connor's
Dc Lular novel entitled THE For
eigners." There isn't a single dull
moment from opening to closing
scene with its smashing climax,
which. by the way, IL as powerful a
thing as the screen has ever known.
Arthur ]. Maxwell and his Strand
Orchestra as usual surround the en-
tire showing with q musical score
that leaves nothing to be desired.
The overture for the week IL
Monacos "Da Dada My Darling"
and the exit march Schusters Ten
Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes"
Short film subjects. including
screamingly funny comedy and an
excellent news reel, complete q re-
markably good bill.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-23
KNICKERBOCKER-
"a Sailor.Made Man.

The largest and most enthusiastic
crowds of the season were attracted
10 Crandall's Knickerbocker Theater
Yesterday by first Washington pre-
sentations of q bill which includes
among its minor features new issues
of the amplified Pathe News, an ex-
ceptionally witty grist of the Liter:
ary Digest's Topics Of the Day
and the brilliant Poet and peasant
overture, by Suppe, played with
great artistic effect by the knicker-
booker Symphony under the con-
ductorship of Sig. Ernesto Natieilo.
The foremost attraction for yes
terday and today at, the Knicker-
booker is Harold Lloyd's first full
feature-length comedy, "A Sailor
Made Man." in which he is splendidly
supported by Mildred Davis and
Noah Young and an extensive en-
semble, and which is augmented on
the program by Katherine MacDon-
AIDS latest First National release.
The Beautiful Liar" a colorful
romance.
Detailed and complete reviews Of
both of these sterling features will
be found in connection with Gran
dall's Metropolitan Theater, where
they were also accorded premier
presentations yesterday before rec
ord-breaking crowds.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1922-01-23
LOEW,'S COLUMBIA
Peacock Alley."

To the mind Of the average photo
play enthusiast, the name Of Mae
Murray has long since come to stand
as a synonym for gorgeous back
grounds, opulent investiture and
wonderful, pulsating dance effects
that dazzle with their matchless
beauty and color. In Peacock Al.
ley" Mae Murray not only clearly
represents the last word in photo
play beauty and luxury, but the pic
ture. which had its premiere Wash.
ington showings yesterday at Loew's
Columbia Theater, is unquestionably
the greatest and most enthralling
cinema masterpiece Robert z. Leon
ard has ever brought to the silver
sheet. It is Metro production,
based on the story of the same name
by Ouida Bergere.
Peacock Alley" Is a production
that expresses aptly in its title the
shimmering beauty and romantic
Continued on Page 16)
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CRANDALL'S-
"Three Musketeers."

Flashing swords, great sacrifices
ana daring deeds Of heroism follow
ed each other in quick succession
upon the screen at Crandall's
Theater yesterday, where the Tea.
ture OF the bill for the entire week
Is douglas Fairbanks perturbation
OF Alexandra Dumas romantic
classic, The Three Musketeers."
easily the greatest picture ever pro-
duced In America. The production.
direction and photography are with.
out flaw. The acting of Fairban ks
and his brilliant supporting com.
pany Is perfect.
The story, familiar to every
reader, concerns the efforts OF
Cardinal Richelieu to bring about
the downfall Of Queen Anne Of
Austria. who with King Louis XIII
ruled France in the seventeenth
century. His plot was frustrated
through the heroic work OF
D'Artagnan and his loyal friends,
the three musketeers, in the most
amazing series Of adventures ever
visualized from the written word.
Douglas Fairbanks work as
D'Artagnan entities him to rank
with the greatest artists Of silent
drama. lie Is Tar more restrained
and infinitely more dramatic than
In any previous vehicle. His love.
making is Of the sort that rings
true-neither silly nor overdone-
and his swordmanship is marvellous.
Every role in the supporting en-.
semble Is filled by an artist of dis
tinguished attainment. Marguerite
de Ia Motto, Mary MacLaren, Nigel
de Brulier, Thomas Holding, Eugene
Palette and George Siegmann are
only b few Of the gifted hosts who
aid the star In achieving new
heights with this incompatible pic.
ture.
The bill for the week at Crandall's
Is appropriately augmented. II is
announced that THE Three Muske.
teers" will be shown daily at 1870
a. m. and 1910, ESQ, s, TAO and
$40 y, m.