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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-12-22

l b We he's
found the child !
See, he's bending
down and Smil-
ing !"
In a m 0 m e n t
NJ rs. Crawford
was also bending
down and smiling
t h r o u & h h er
tears. In q cor
ner, far from the
aisle and back of
a small mountain
OF d + u m s w q 8
Danny, her own
little lad. Tired
from the unWont-
ed eXertion of
shopping he had
fallen fast asleep.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-12-22

tight fearfulness.
He had never be-
fore been In a
room that went
up and down. as
he later described
it. At the toy
department they
stepped out and
from t h a t mo-
m e n t D a n n Y
walked In a kind
of gilt t e r | n 6
dream.
"Do you like it,
dear?" s m / | e d
Mrs. Crawford.
Danny coul d
find no words.
He nodded sew
eral times, and
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-12-22

smiled. This was his first trip to see
the Christmas toys and he was all
flushed with bright enthusiasm. His
blue eyes lifted to hers solemnly. This
was q tremendous occasion for Danny.
"Now!" said Mrs Crawford and she
half-pushed the little lad through a
revolving door. In a moment they
were inside the store
"O-o-o-h" whispered Danny The
brilliant lights, the gay garlands
swung from pillar to pillar, the music
playing from the balcony dazzled him.
"Where shall we go?' asked Mrs
Crawford She knew well enough
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-12-22

his blue eyes grew bluer, and wider
and wider. When one Is three years
old the Chrstmastide holds an amaz-
ing wonder.
There was a Santa Claus. There
that wound up and went off by them
selves. There was, in fact, everything
to make a childs heart leap with de-
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-12-22
On Christmas Day

God rest we, little children; let nothing
you alright,
For Jesus Christ, your Savior, was born
this happy night;
Along the hills of Galilee the white
focks sleeping lay,
When Christ, the Child of Nazareth.
was born on Christmas day
-Dinah Maria Mulock
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-12-22
Step To,Dord Brotherhood

The Federal Council of Churches has
recently issued the statement that
Jewish rabbits are lecturing in Protes-
tant theological seminaries on race re-
lations as exchange professors. Chris
tian ministers are speaking at Jewish
colleges and institutions on the broth
erhOod OF races.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-12-22

what he would say. Ne nau been
saying 1t for weeks, but she wanted
to hear it again.
Drums. !" insisted Danny, drum"
They took an elevator and Danny's
small hand gripped his mothers with
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-12-22
Christmas Carolers

Among the many superstitions relat-
ing to children born on Christmas day
is belief that they are able to excel
In music. They also are credited with
possessing abnormal intelligence
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-12-22

The diningroom furnishings should
be given the same protective treat
ment Delicate tea sets, the fragile
after dinner coffee service, even break
able fruit bowls and the like, SHOULD
be hidden away until after the excit-
the breakfast table, perhaps, and the
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1926-12-22
Danny's Visit to
the Big Toy Shop
''Drums!" Was His Christ
mas Slogan, and He Won
the Argument.
Dy MARTHA BANNING THOMAS

AMY, cling tight to
mothers hand. You
might get los t.
Stay close, dear
this Is a frightful
crowd"
Mrs. Crawford
looked down on
her small son and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

The Gardiner High Seniors re-
peated their play "a Rose OF Fly
mouth Town" before another crowd
mittea in charge Of tickets report
that the sale was excellent, and that
the play was a financial as well as
social success. The proceeds will be
used toward the purchase OF class
gift for the school, as has been the
custom in past years. =,
The play was even more enjoyable
than the first night. the acting being
smoother. During the evening the
coaches, Mrs. Gwendolyn P. Smith
and Mrs. Helen Harlow OF the
faculty were presented with hand
some bouquets in appreciation of
their services in directing the play.
The various details attending to the
production Of the Senior play We're
in the hands of efficient committees.
and the business end was most salts
factorily conducted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Brotherhood Meeting

The Highland Avenue Methodist
Episcopal Brotherhood were hosts to
the Winter Street Free Baptist
Brotherhood Thursday evening at the
church vestries. Hon. o. B. Clason
made a fine impression as chairman
of the meeting. After music by the
Free Baptist Mems orchestra a brief
business meeting was held at which
Superintendent of Schools A. Ray
mond Carter was elected president;
DR.. c. L. Church, vice president;
Frank S. Maxcy, secretary, and A.
w. Cunningham, treasurer. The
above officers and j. F. Hodgkins and
DR.. H. B. Haskell were appointed
executive committee. The program
was featured by brotherhood singing
led by Rev. H. A. Clark.
Hon. o. B. Clason gave an address
filled with pithy stories, reminiscens-
es, and helpful suggestions. Junior
Deacon Colby of the Free Baptist
Brotherhood followed with a strong
address emphasizing faith in the
eternal verities and stressing the
service these groups of men may
render to community and state. G..
L. Chapman, President of the Broth
erhood, extended the thanks of his
lightful fellowship.
Bountiful refreshments were serv-
ed by C. e. Burch, T. G. Henderson.
Stephen Hickey, Charles Nichols, and
their assistants. After the refresh
ments another brotherhood song SER
vice of wonderful inspiration was en-
joyed. The ge.- -gether broke up
with the entire circle of men hand
clasped and singing BLESS be the tie
that binds our hearts in Christian
love-, an event long to be remem-
bered by the splendid company Of
men present.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Mrs. Mary G. Wood

Mrs. Mary G. Wood passed away at
ten o'clock Friday morning at the
Augusta General hospital after an
illness of some months. She was born
in Exeter. Me-, June %. 1862, the
daughter Of Albert and Christina
(Prescott) Grinnell. She married
Frank B. Wood and about 35 years
ago they moved to Hallowell where
Mr.. Wood established a furniture
business. He dide in May, 1913 and
Mrs. Wood continued the business
until the present time.
She was woman honored and re-
spected by the entire community and
her loss will be deeply felt.
Mrs. Wood is survived by three
sons. Harold G. of Dexter, Ralph w.
of Hallowel and Donald F. of Ban
gor, one daughter. Mrs. George E.
Vigue of Hallowell, a brother. Albert
Grinnell of Garland and a sister.
Mrs. Dana c. Skillin of Halloweli.
Funeral services will be held Mon
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from
the family home at Is Middle street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
ADJUSTMENTS

Richard TaImadge in 1.-THE Blue
Streak" and Sheldon Lewis in "The
Limited MaiP Featured at Johnson
Opera House Today
Another double feature program
fully as great as that splendid show
that taxed our capacity last Satur-
day. Quality pictures win out. Plan
If possible to attend the matinee. The
Talmadge picture will be shown after
the comedy, approximately six-thirty
and the Overland Limited will be
shown at approximately eight o'clock.
For the benefit of those arriving late
the Talmadge picture will be shown
over again, thus 1t is possible to
come as late as eight P. NJ. and en-
Joy the entire show.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

to those of the other churches in the
city whose pastors and missionary
workers will be unable to come Sun
day evening, to be present at the last
dress rehearsal and get the mission
airy vision intended. The church bull
letin issued Sunday gives forecast
Of the pageant in these words, 1.-THE
scope of the vision to be presented
will only include the area covered by
our Baptist home missionary work.
1t is not an attempt to do something
out Of the ordinary, wholly, it is a
praYerful attempt to show God 8
children the responsibility and pri-
velege that rests upon them in carry
ing the gospel of the resurrection in
to all the world"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Prompt Pupils

Pupils having perfect attendance
during the winter term in the Mid
die street primary are:
Grade dorothy Butler, Murray
Dugan, James Dupont, Celia Moore,
William Woodside, Jr., Walter Brad
ford, Jr, jeanette Golden.
Grade u-Walter Bodwell, Gerald
inc Bradford, Jeanette Sylvan, Bea-
trice Hudson, Norman Ledeu. Donald
Mcleod, Arlene Shea, Lorrain Shep-
herd.
Grade III-Earl Legard, Jeanette
Sylvan, Ernest Vigue.
Grade IV-Robert Shepherd, Kath-
leen Carey, Olive Sylvan, Milton
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Palm Sunday at Old South Church
The services at the Old South
church tomorrow will be in accord
ance with the spirit of the season.
The church will be decorated with
plants and ferns. The choir will sing
Hail sto the Son Of David" and 20
Jerusalem" by Wilson. Mr.. J. Frank
Pierce will sing a bass solo. "Jerus-
alem" by, Parker for the offertory
number. The organ election will be
1.-The Palms" and Calvary"
At the evening service the picture
eff Were King" will be shown. This
is a screen classic,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
n. H. S. Basketball supper

The annual supper for the two bas-
ketball teams and their guests was
given last evening In the English
room at Hallowen High and was
delightful affair. A committee from
the girls basketball squad had made,
the room most attractive with fes-
toons of the school colors and with
the big school banner. The tables
were arranged in two long rows
down the room. There were attrac-
tive Easter place cards and napkins
and candles adorned the tables. A
part of the meal was lighted only by
this soft light.
The menu was cold meat, mashed
potatoes. squash, pickles, salad. bread
and butter. olives. coffee. ice cream,
cake, and nuts. Miss Helen Fuller.
Miss Sarah Fuller, Miss Charlotte
Niles. Miss Ella Prentiss, Miss Elaine
Radcliffe, Miss Dorothy Church and
Miss Barbara Murphy from the girls
squad waited on table.
The guests were Judge G. A. SAT-
ford, Rev. C. E. Young, Mr.. Richards
and the members of the faculty
Miss fitzpatrick ana Judge Fred
Emery Beane were unable to be
present. OF the two teams those who
were present were Priscilla Hamil-
ton, Catherine Fish, Lillian Dawbin.
Dorothy Dawbin, Ruth Johnson,
Pauline Clark. Audrey Johnson. Her
mennie Dufresne, Arlene Smith,
Margaret Turner, Phyllis Cleveland,
Louise Morgan, Evonne Beaudoin.
Ella Prentiss and Barbara Hamilton;
Milton Ballard; John MacHardy,
James Hayes, Lawrence McKelvey,
Reginald Trask, Charles Gatcheil.
Afford Vigue, Francis Wingate, AL
bert Sawyer, Leonard Stephenson,
Eugene Arata, Enrol Ridgewell, Ar
thur Carbino, who is Ill, Alvin John.
son, and Lloyd Boothby could not be
present.
Music was furnished by a group Of
girls who sang to the Accompaniment
of banjo ukes." Their original
songs were heartily encored. Prin-
cipal j. E. Blaisdeli was POSTMASTER.
Remarks were made by Judge SAT-
ford. Rev. Mr.. Young, the members
Of the faculty, including Coach Gill
patric, and by Miss Hamilton and
Miss Fish, captain and manager of
the girls team, and Milton Ballard
and Eugene Arata, captain and man
ager of the boys team.
Much credit was given Mrs. Blais-
dell and Mr.. Gilpatric for their fine
work with the teams. Letters were
awarded to Ballard MacHardy.
Hayes, Alvin Johnson, Boothby.
Arata. and Carbino Of the bows:
Priscilla Hamilton. Catherine Fish,
Lillian and Dorothy .Dawbin, Audrey
Johnson and Hermennie Dufresne of
the girls team. Principal Blaisdell
closed the dinner by q we'll chosen
exhortation to get the most good
from athletics possible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Mrs. Edith Horne left Friday aft
ernoon for New York City, where
she will be the guest Of Miss Fife
Horne, Mr.. Horne's daughter, and
also of Mrs. J. H. Sleeves of Halo
well, who IL passing the winter In
New York. Miss Phyllis Horne, her
daughter, will pass her school vaca-
ton In Pittston as the guest Of Mrs.
0. e. King.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Ex-Service men who wish to take
up their government insurance should
remember that this must be done
before July 2. Veterans who wish to
be examined for insurance may
secure a physical examination free
of charge by the doctor at the
National Soldiers Home at Togus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

The public schools Of Gardiner.
Randolph and Farmingdale closed
Friday afternoon for the spring vaca-
ton of two weeks. This marks the
close of the winter term. The
spring term viii commence with the
opening of school on April IL.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
"The Power Of the Resurrection"
Written BY Rev. II. A. Clark

Pastor Clark of the Free Baptist
church will present a pageant of his
own thought and vision Easter Sun
day evening. The four scenes call
for nearly a score Of people to depict
their meaning. New and original
throughout the spiritual force of it
all will bless those who come to wor-
ship at the Winter Street church
Easter Sunday. A call will be given
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Miss Catherine Richardson OF
Freeport, who has been acting as
commercial teacher at Gardner
High during the absence or MISS
Mildred Coombs has returned 70
Lewiston where she Is a student at
the Maine School of Commerce.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Myles Standish. Martling Jones,
Merton Morse, Leon Cheney and
Herbert and Winfield Lowell are
among the Gardiner students at the
University of Maine home for the
holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

The George A. Bowie Relief Corps
will hold a special meeting Monday
evening, March 20, at the Farming
dale Town Hall. 1t is earnestly re-
quested that all officers be present
as there is much training to be done
for future work.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Senior assembly this week at Hal
lowell High was "Good English"
week. The speakers were Phyllis
Cleveland, Catherine Fish, Elizabeth
CoburIl, and Hammond Gatchell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Alton Perry, - student at the Uni
versity of Maine, will arrive home to-
day to pass the Easter recess with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Lester E.
Perry of Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Ray Shepherd. coach at Andover
Academy. Andover, Mass, Is passing
the Easter vacation with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. Shepherd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Francis Monaghan. Harold New
comb and Edwin Harlow, Colby Col
lege students are home for the
snrinp recess of ten days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Mrs. Lester Perry of Randolph who
has been confined toe her home by
illness is much better.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Leighton's Clothing Store has the
latest styles in mems and boys
suits, also the new topcoats. Easter
comes early.-Adv.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Miss Fife Weatherbee, English
teacher at Gardiner High. left FRI
day afternoon for her home IN Dover
Foxcroft to pass the spring vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

The remark is often made, '"They
are beautiful, and such a variety to
choose from" at the Corset Depart
ment, d. w. Adams Co., Gardiner
Adv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Mrs. Laura Darling was in Port
land, Friday, to meet her son, David
Darling, student at Peekskill Mill
tary Academy at Peekskill. N. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

The Cash Market Co. have listed
meats, fish, groceries, as well as their
quality bakery products. Reasonable
prices prevail.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Miss Ruth Norton Of Colby College
is the guest Of her parents, Mr.. and
Aaron Norton, for the Easter vaca-
ton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

~ Hudson-Essex Sales Co. now open
a new salesroom at 1854 Water ST..
Gardiner. Call and see us before
buying. Tel. 149-W. mar26d2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Miss Rachel Ripley, French teacher
at Gardiner High, is passing the
vacation at her home In Bucksport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

- Mr.. and Mrs. Laurence d. Cobb
left Friday for their home in Wind
ham where they will pass the spring
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

vacation with her parents, Mr.; ana
Mrs. James Holland. Hlgniano
Avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Joseph Haley Of North Whitefleld
was a business visitor in the city
Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

The Community Co. Operative store
Is continuing to offer quality meats,
and groceries. See their list of
weekend specials.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Russell of
Whitefield were business callers in
town, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Dance to-nite at Moose Hall.
Peaslee's Orchestra. jan2satstf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Miss Katherine Hayes will arrive
home this afternoon from Cromwell,
Conn, for the Spring vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
Acme Theatre
Palm Sunday at Old South churel

Bebe Daniels in 1.-THE Crowded
Hours; Comedy and News Weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Miss Marguerite Warren will pass
the vacation with relatives in Lew
iston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
HALLOWELL

Additional HalloweIl news viii be
found on Page Five.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

M. II. French Of Bangor was Z
business caller In the city. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Miss Eva M. Dulac is offering the
latest styles in hats and dresses for
the Easter trade. See the spring
styles at her store.-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
GARDINER LOCAL NEWS
OFFICE: ii Main Avenue Telephone 37-W
Once . A. N. . r. M-saturday A. ~. 10 u H.

Additional Gardiner news and ads
will be found on Page Five.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Clyde Wakefield, Bernard Lucas,
and Charles Berry are home from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Raymond Jones Of Bangor was
business visitor in Gardiner. Fri
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
LOCAL NoTIcE

Specials at Gray's: Schraft's Blue
Banner chocolates 3sc h., peanut but
ter FAC, assorted kisses 25c, sailed
peanuts Ice. rnch2ed2t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Rent on Northern Avenue. 5-rooms.
Lights, garden. $t2 per month. Tel.
ASK. March26d2t"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Miss Hazel Sparrow. and Mary
Levine, students at the University
of Maine are home for the Easter
vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Dry hard wood 81. Kindling wood
81. Tel. 65-R. mar25eod6ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Bowdoin college for the spring va
cation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Miss Mary Holland, a student at
Colby College is passing the Easter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Tudor Hutchins of Bridgton Acad-
envy is home for the Easter holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Dance Saturday night Granite
cutters Hail. Music by Johnson's
orcneStra- mar26-27
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Lost-Blue silk umbrella in Gardi-
ner recently. Please leave at Health
Center, Maine Trust Building.
March 26d3t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

John Burke of Randolph is in Bos-
ton where he is visiting his brother,
Charles Burke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27

Ralph r. Littlefield lef Thursday
for Sarasota, Florida, where he will
join Mrs. Litt1efield, who has been
making an extended stay. there.
They will return home early in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1926-03-27
LOCAL NOTICE

LOCAL NOTICE
The Ladies' Aid Of the Free Bap-
fist church will hold food sale at
F s. Smiths store Saturday March
81. mar26d2t
New Britain herald., 1926-12-10

an attitude toward Sunday. or the sabbath. We were not created on this earth to carry out sabbatical in- functions You cannot say that one day is holy and six days are unholy. Work that is wrong to do on Sunday is wrong to do on any other day. But we do need day of rest. Man needs time for both play and prayer. The moment we make the observ. ance of the Sabbath an end in it. self, then we have made 1t an idol worship.
 "There is another kind of idola- try. It is nationalism or patriotism. It regards the flag as more than the symbol of freedom and other Ameri- can ideals. It should be respected, but we carry this respect to ex- tremes when the way it Is displayed or carried in a parade means more than the ideals back of the stars and stripes. When you worship the flag you worship an idol.
 "Idol worship may be very beau-
New Britain herald., 1926-12-10

demanded concrete images for the abstract ideas. AS a symbol he said the cross had far outstripped Chris tianity. Such symbols should be used" he said. ito bridge us over from the material to spiritual things. Man makes symbols for his god, but often worships the image instead of the idea of the god which it rep resents.
 "The Bible is inspired, but in spiration is not confined to the Bible. There are present-day American writers who are contributing to mat ters bearing on religious belief. God is not only of the past, but also of the future, and 1t is sheer idolatry to confine Him between the covers of a particular book. That takes from the usefulness and greatness of the book. The mind of Almighty God can not be represented in this way. We must not be fools In our attt- tude toward the Bible.
 Another form of idol worship IS
New Britain herald., 1926-12-10

tiful, but idolatry prevents progress. The fundamentalist limits the growth of religious truth to a past revelation. The political idolatries hold to the constitution and will not let us move on.
 'Idolatry makes us subservient and we cannot become the masters that we should. We become as static and as stationary as the idol.
 "Godliness is the intending de- velopment of religious ideals.
 "A freedom of mind from letting a symbol take the place of the real ity will make 1t feasible to fight Venus. Mars and Mammon, and att tain a kingdom of heaven on earth and place in the herafter."