Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-15
Urges MEN To
STATE service
E. c. Johnston Pleads for
Return of Wartime
Energy
GRACE CHURCHMEN
AT ANNUAL DINNER

n ANN OAL DllNlNEfN
Everett e. johnson. former Sec
rotary OF State addressed the Broth
erhood OF St. James in Grace Church
House last night. The occasion was
the annual banquet OF the Broth
erhood. Mr.. johnson said the world
follows the line of least resistance
but that Delawares dream will be
realized when men combine their
activities He said that during the
war Delaware was the first State
to respond to any call for help and
added that II men today would take
up their duties OF citizenship with
the same vim, the dreams OF good
citizens would come true
IF men," said Mr.. Johnson
could see the work that could he
done with everyday dealings with
men and events. and harness the ac-
ton OF the state during the war,
for twelve months. each man giving
time, wealth and energy. this state
would be what It ought TO be-"
Tell all the truth that you dare,
and tomorrow a little more" said
Mr.. Johnson. IN speaking OF the
newspaper situation in this state and
country. He said that the seriou
problem of the newspaper man. as
an interview, was 70 get a man 10
consent TO be quoted on something
that affects his state. county, city
or nation. He said that men will
sign statements for newspapers and
state that they are the honest con-
vlctions OF the writer. but very
often. in many cases. they are not
by any means.
progress can be marred" said
Mr.. johnson. "by such men as you.
financial circles, by your refusing 10
give your honest opinion and express
sion upon a subject OF which you
are a leader"
The Rev. 2. NJ Johns, u.
D.. pastor OF Grace Church.
said that the greatest good for
the church could he accomplish
ID by such organizations as the
brotherho od. He said that many
years ago the church paid no atten-
ton TO the social side OF its CON
gregations. and that more benefit
has been derived by the church in
reaching it's goal. by such social or
CARNATIONS, that pass the gospel !
unconsciously along. than any other ,
agency OF the church. The small I
boy. he declared. regards the church |
a a dead institution. but with a /
real live organization. he soon comes I
10 understand that real. Jolly times |
can be had under the name Of the ,
church as anywhere else, which will I
unconsciously bring him closer and I
closer 10 the spiritual side OF the ,
Institution.
Jay W. Miller, president OF the .
brotherhood. and POSTMASTER Of the I
evening, said that last evenings ar
fair was the first OF its kind since
1915. due 20 the prevailing war con-
ditons at that time. and declared
that room for such similar functions
was indicated by the large attend
ance present at the banquet.
An election OF officers OF the St. T
James Brotherhood took place with
the following results: Jay W. Nil
Ter. reelected president: Harry d.
Raker. secretary. and William F.
OKeefe. treasurer.
W. z. Douglas. president of
Goldey College. entertained the
brotherhood with readings. poems
and jokes.
Clarence Mckay. read a com
cal and clever composition. in
which were character sketches OF
II Of the officers OF the brotherhood
md several Of the members.
A. A. Atchison gave several
pleasing baritone solos.
william p White led the singing
with his usual lively manner and
also gave selections on his har-
monica.
Those present were: L. II.
Lattomus. James W. Lattomue
William D. Mullen. W. Her
man Riley. James W. Strickler.
Frank strickler E. p. McKaig. Stuart
Elmer Sharp, DR.. Thomas
Bowling, Rev. r. W. Trapnell. DR..
A. p. Hitch. r. Cooper. Walter
J. r. Smith. II. c. Down