Ocean City Sentinel

VOL. XLIII. NQ. 5.

OCfeAN CITY SENTINEL, THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 1923

Price Three Cents

Ocean City Ladies Organize Ready For Action At Coming I Election Should Need Arise pbeimukd to wage a fight against any attempt to DEPART from the christian traditions upon which city was founded and has prospered

orchestral quartet 10 play 111 first baptist church DR. BUCK WILL DISCOURSE OX "MOSES, THE GREAT EMANCIPATOR" A quartette of expert instru-menialit-ts, umlcr the direction of Prof. Charles, W. Robinson, members < f the Ocean City Orchestral Society, will attend the evening service at the First Baptist Church mi Sunday and render two eery fine classical selections. By special request, the quartette will rentier the exquisite serenaile entitled. "Million of -Spirits" written by Drigo, the Hungarian master. The intricate cadences of

this wonderful creation, will affonl the audience the pleasure of hearing some brilliant feats of orchestration. The party will further render the trio entitled, 'Secret D'Amour.' Thin particular work assumes 'the! form of a musical dialogue, in which that difficult and complex instrument, the bassoon, features in place of the 'cello. Played by 'Maurice DeWitt Hirst it is no less than a triumph of instrumentation. In the estimation of expert musicians, when played ■ell, the bassoon is far superior in this selection than the 'cello, with greater tonal depth antl quality. At the evening service. J)r. Milton Buck will continue the scries of discourses under the caption, "Romance of Biblical History." The subject of the occasion will fie "Moses, the Great Emancipator." Special music will be rendered by the choir, under the direction of Clinton Lowden. At the moming service Dr. Buck proposes to discuss the requirements of "learners," taking »« the basis of his remarks the words "Then are ye my disciples." Pastor Buck reminds the congregation that only a few more Sundays may lie spent in 'the old church ami desires to make them the most interesting of the year. diregiorIamTbell seeks re-election n

AT EARNEST SOLICITATION : OF NUMEROUS FRIENDS « DECIDES TO ENTER 1 Director William H. Campbell, has announced his intention of | } seeking re-election to a seat on the j Board of City Commisisoners at j ^ the forthcoming election. tl This course has been decided i upon nt the earnest solicitation of M a host of friends and admirer*,! who imj jse the most implicit con-i' I Silence in the Director of Revenue;' ■ and Finance. I No man could have devoted him- ■ self, more completely to the duties ■ of the office than Commissioner ■ Campbell has. To qUote the words ■®f a strong supporter, but of an■>ther political color, "it would be ' ■ possible to find an abler man for ' ■the office, but it would be impoa- ! ■uhle to And one more faithful and ^Conscientious." ■ Commissioner Campbell will this MHuy, be completing his second term Commisioner. His services to ^■he community have been veried H1"' valuable. Somewhat cautious ^W>tl conservative in temperament, has endeavored always to do the ^■mont good for the greatest num^■r in the conduct of his office. ^■His numerous friends declare em^■atkally that he has so far won confidence o( electorate that ^■ete is no question concering the ^■tcome of hht candidacy. ^■ent to watch wolgast Quite a number of local residents if said, journeyed to Philadel^■<1, to witness the fistic encounbetween Wolgast of Atlantic and Frankle Genaro, the ^Btrhl's flyweight champion. ^^B'olgaat captured the honors. |^^P°"g those who attended are inVernon l. Smtih. Tony Parker Miller, Fred V. I^^BWilliam Sipler, William Hays, I^^Bew Rosa and John Pelto.

' Frequently the remark is heanl. ' | how very little excitement is being | caused by, and apparently how ' little interest is being taken in, the : forthcoming election. 0 To all seeming however there is \ (more brewing under the surface than is generally known. At all ' events, the ladies of Ocean City ' appear to have reason to feel it is 1 expedient, that they should be ' thoroughly organized antl ready for ' any exigency that may arise. 1 They feel antl the feeling may be j f saitl to be very general throughout - tlie eletcorate, that Ocean City is , I this year facing the crisis of its { history. I t "To be or not to be," what it a has been and prospered in being, is not an inapt quotation. Several of the ladies interested - have heard rumors to the effect ' " that it is not outside the bounds i of possibility that an effort will be f made to return men on the next

- Hoard of City Commisisoners who f are by no means committed to the - principles upon which the city was fountled. Rumors are in dreular tion in fact, that attempts are being made with the view of securcjing concerted effort, towards low3 ering the barriers and securing v what is very vaguely and ambis guously named, a more liberal Sunday. t Wliat is implied by the term, . "liberal Sunday" is not expalined. n No definition is advanced, and in il its ambiguity lies the danger. It r is felt that it may mean little and i, it may mean a drastic change. For the purposft of circumventing any possible attempt, that may - be made in this direction and bes ittg prepared, a number of ladies i. prominent in religious, dvic and sodal affairs, havp volunteered to e act as a committee of organization. The following names are included: 1 Mrs. Julia Hazard, Mrs. Granville f Steelman, Mrs. Harry D. Taylor, Mrs. Elizabeth Gandy, Mrs. B. Frank Smith, Miss Lucretia Con- - ran, Miss Lewis, Mrs. Adelaide It Baker, Mrs. Ralph Goff, Mrs. Ma.le elinc Porter, Mrs. F. Leroy Howe, Miss Charlotte Nobles, Mrs. J. R. - Hildreth, Mrs. Geo. B. Parker, Mrs. e Harry Hcadley, Mrs. Wilbur Ackil ley, Mrs. Mary Miller, Miss Rachel a Bryant and Miss Anna Jones. It is necessary to explain that the above ladies have volunteered to assume the responsibility only, for the calling of a public meeting I | for ladies to be held in the Com- | missioner's Room, City Hall, on | Friday evening, at 8.30 o'clock. The organization will be perfected I i at the meeting, though it was nee- '

j that some one should take* 1 the initiative In calling the meet- ' >&■ J J- As explained by the ladies, , . should the rumors prove ground- [ i less, it is well that the women . voters of the community should ; be properly organized and thus ' , | able to intelligently exercise the I franchise and make their views and ' ' ! wishes known to the candidates ] seeking their Suffrage and support, j It is desired also that emphasis should be stressed on the fact that the meeting on Friday night anil ' the organization which may be efr fee led, will be strictly non-parti-1 san. It will be pledged to no peror parties; but only to prin-

; ftp'**Consequently all ladies, whatso- ' ever their political pursuasion may be, are cordially invited to be present. It is strictly a civic move- (| ' ment, having for its aim and obJ ject the betterment of Ocepn City. I It la hoped that a large attend- e 5 ance will be in evidence. Moral issues are of paramount import- £ g ance among women, who are the B guardians of the home. Therefore the ladies responsible for the con- s veiling of this meeting, are anxious f , to have every mother attend. ( t o— — — d e ATTEND SISTER'S WEDDING . Mr. and Mrs. Jules *R. Ledig, ae- c enmpanied by their daughter were r in Philadelphia during the past , s week, attending the wedding cere !- mony of Mr. Ledig's sister. « i- The nuptuals were performed j c at the home of the bride's sister, t e Mrs. Max Uhlmann, where Mi** \ Clara Ledig became the wife of 1 l Harry Robert Busch of Phlladeli- phia. 1 >• Richard C. Ledig and family who t '. are summer residents here, were i s, also among the guests present on the occasion.

[A. J. F. CLUB FEAST 1 1 I IN ROYAL STYLE;1 p First of a Series of Dinners En- 1 > joyed At th; Sterling Hotel j The A. J. F. Club held its first! , of a series of dinners at the Sterl- i ing Restaurant, Monday evening at j 7.30 o'clock. Proprietor M. V. 1 Smith served a fine dinner to the . boys, consisting of chicken, mashed | potatoes, corn, peas, cranberries, olives, bread and butter, pic. ice cream and coffee. * After chatting for a while, the ' f left in a body for the movies, , singing their club song. ' Some of our noted club eaters, ' , such men as Herman Seivagn ami 4 s Thomas Adams, claimed that they ' j couldnt have eaten more, so wo . know the dinner was a success. ' s This wide awake club has prov- 1 , ed after their dance at Northfield a 'r Country Club, that big things are c too large for them to handle. 11 So watch the A. J. F. for bigger * ' things in the future. $ 1 o f popular realtor ■ as toastmaster ; i PLANS NEAR COMPLETION— 1 150 BUSINESS MEN WILL J PARADE TO CLUB v

a Final arrangements for the i B Booster Banquet, to be held April t B 24th, at the Manufacturer's Club, t Philadelphia, are nearing rapidly i to completion. i Reuben W. Edwards, one of the most popular of local realtors, has ? been selected to act as toastmas- | ter for the auspicious occasion. Mr. Edwards' skill and ability in such a position Is well known. ( ! With an inexhaustible fund of wit . .' and humor at his command, full of ^ anecdote, Mr. Edwards will leave . t nothing to be tlesired in the per- ^ formance of his duties. It is anticipated that fully one hundred and fifty local business ami professional men will attend, y leaving on a special train charter- " ed for the journey. s Upon arriving at Philadelphia, '' the delegation will be officially 0 welcomed by Mayer .1. HanrpWm Moore, and led by the Hummell's : Bantl, the Ocean City Bugle anil e Drum Corps, and un escort of "' mounted police, they will parade to the Manufacturer's Club. The chief speakers of the cvenc ing wil be the renowned author anil '* lecturer, Strickland W. Gillilan, of Baltimore, and Judge Harold B. " Wells, of Borilentown. '• United States Senator Pepper i " and Governor Pinchot are invited guests. Leading officials of the different railroad* companies have 1 intimated their intention of being •' present, among whom are included: '■ Philadelphia and Reading aRilK road. Charles H. Ewing, rice presiitent; F. M. Flack, general mana- " ger; Edwin L. Lewis, passenger cj traffic manager; E. D. Osterhout, ' general passenger agent; G. F. Ingeneral passenger agent; u. r. in-

» gram, assistant general passenger 5 agent; J. Sidman Selby, district passenger agent, and P. S. Lewis, superintendent of the Atlantic City j ' ( The Atlantic City and Shore , j will be represented by J. H. Silverman, pfesident and Ar- , ' thur J. Purinton, vice president j ( and general manager. , o ' I leander corson's ' 8aragejakes fire - TWO CARS ARE PRACTICALLY ] DESTROYED— DAMAGES ,

ESTIMATED AT $2000 A serious fire broke out on Sunday near about 3 o'clock in the afternoon at the garage of LeanS. Corson, the well known building contractor. The garage is situated at Elev- , enth street and Wesley avenue and at the time of the conflagration contained two cars, a Ford coupe and a Buick. According to report, the Ford practically ilestroyed by the while the Buick, although not to the same extent, was badly damaged. The garage also contained a quantity of screens and awnings stored away, all of which were de- - strayed. It is supposed that a short circuit on the Ford ooupe was the origin of the fire, which, but for the , prompt response, and the efficient work of the Are department, might ended far more desastriously. Official figures have not been made known, but it is estimated that the damage will approximate : about $2000. The inside of the garage was very largely demolished.

city solons award contract for fire telegraph system CLERK INSTRUCTED TO ■ ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NEWSTREETS AND ALLEY At the last meeting of the Board I , of City Commissioners, the con- , tract for the installation of a Fire , Alarm Telegraph System, was f practically awarded to the Gamewell, Fire Alarm Telegraph Com- | for the sum of $3,340.00 , Some discussion arose concern- i ing whether or not the tendered together with the cost of the , additional work, which the city el- , ectrical department "would be re- ; quired to do in connection with the system, would come within the ap- j propriation of $4000 made for the , purpose. I Upon being assured that it would c the Commissioners practically t awarded the contract to the above named firm, who were the lowest , bidders. ( City Clerk Harry A. Morris, re- j ported to the Commisisoners that j he had received a communication j from the secretary of the Pcnnsyl- j vania Railroad Company, contain- : ing the information that on and „

I after the twenty-ninth, the gched- v , ule would be run on Daylight Sav- c r Time, which is one hour earl- n than standard time. „ > The action of the Railroad Com- j, 1 pany mqy result in the city adopt- ' ing the same system. x Director Corson reported that he t had made an examination and lead ti " discovered that the brick work and f ' terra cotta on the roof of the City s Hall required attention and point- \ ' ing. (Continued on Page Eight) I

philathea cuss : to entertain the i baracgas friday 1 LAST MEETING BEFORE > SUMMER ADJOURNMENT TO BE A RECORD j The two adult Bible Classes as-! 1 sociated with the First Baptist j Church will hold a joint session ! on Friday evening in the social ' parlor of the Church. The members of the men's class as the Baracca will be the guests of the Philqthea's, and • anticipate a royal time. ' Most excellent work is being uc- ' complished by these two classes, and their influence is being felt ' every department of the school. A friendly rivalry moreover exbetween the two classes, al1 though H must be confessed that hitherto the laurels have been 1 1 captured by the ladies of the Phil- ' athca Class. ' The coming meeting of the BarClass being the last before the summer adjournment, that is | ' say the last social meeting, the ; ladies conceived the idea of show-] ' them how to entertain a com- 1 of guests. It is to be hoped the lesson will | it is co w no|ieii tin icssou whi m

not lie lost upon them, so that when the Barraca's return the compliment, it will be done in a ] worthy of themselves and I of the guests they are entertaining. With their customary generosity the ladies wish it known that the meeting is not confined to the members of the Baraca Class. In all men folk interested in the school and church are cordially Invited. The meeting will convene on at 8 o'clock.

- * FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Third Largest Building Enterprise Of The Year Baptist $60,000 Edifice ' OVER HALF OF THE REQUIRED AMOUNT ALREADY IS GUAR- ' ANTEED— CHAIRMAN OF FINANCE COMMITTEE CON-

FIDENT OF GOING OVER THE TOP THIS SUMMER It Ci

For the last time perhaps, a ( photograph of the present edifice J of the First Baptist Church in this o 1 city, is published. Certainly it will not be known t ' much longer as the Baptist Church ■ plant. The officers and members ! of the congregation, are in the f middle of a campaign, which has ( for Its objective, the materialization of the third largest building 1 . enterprise successfully launched in : , this city this year. c , First in rank comes the Hotel t Flanders, then the new high school , and third in order of Importance, i the $60,000 church plant, to which | the Baptists have irrevocably com- ; mitted themselves. i The old edifice has served its t : purpose well. Men who are prov- , • ing themselves of the highest type f

i of manhood and citizenship, owe irredeemable debt to the little - church by the sea. f 1 The Baptist congregation, how- i i ever, have come to feel they must t 8 grow and expand with the city, if c they are to faithfully perform their \ i obligations and make proper pro- i e vision for the future. > Church and school have increns- t y- oil under the ministrations of Dr. ) Milton G. Buck, to the extent that [ a the present edifice is utterly in- i s adequate and the building of a new ( ;— and a larger was imperative. i Tentative plans of a new struc- j - ture were prepared, and commit- | i- tees formed to carry on the work. , e The two chief committees are the j t following: Building— John H. Wil- . t liamson, ehainpan; L. S. Corson, : !>. Morris Sellers, Wilson Johnson, n John Osier, Clinton Lowden, Mrs. . d A. Randolph Fogg and Mrs. Hare vey Creamer. Finance Committee — Clayton s Haines Bride, chairman; A^^tndolph Fogg, Capt A. R. Smitn, H.|

i Creamer, A. J. Shearer, Mrs. V i Clark, Mrs. Wilbur Ackley A ; and Mrs. Vernon Smith. Roland Steelman has been named ' i of the building fund. * i The finance committee met on c ; to organize and outline in t general its plana of campaign. H. " t Creamer was elected secretary. {l The Chairman, Clayton Haines r Brick has given to the project deep I t and patient thought, bringing his extensive business knowledge antl I experience to the project. I Arrangements were matle at the , suggestion of the chair, to have the ^ i pledges cover a period of four - years, in five seperate payments; plan which will enable every s member to give as liberally as he L - or she would desire, without in- £

dieting any hardship. Mr. Brick further emphasized j the idea of having all individual j pledges made, before pledges are received from seperate organiza- ; tions. The plan has two specific 1 qualifications, which Mr. Brick con- £ ' vineed the committee were of ines- ' • worth. In the first place it ! gives to every individual member, • the pleasure and satisfaction of 1 ■ having an individual share in (he I I building of the new church, to the 1 ■ utmost of his or her ability. Lump- 1 ' ed under the name of an organization or class, the pfeasure and joy ' ■ robbed of its personal character. I ' In addition it gives every member I • second. joy, in ocntributing and!' : in working to his or her utmost ! ' - power for the class or organiza-/ » ions. It fosters the class spirit. < 1 • Finally every member must of - necessity feel the obligation of a1 " personal pledge far more than one given through a seperate society. 1 The pleasing feature in the ven- j • ture, is the enthusiasm which per-| '•I (Continued on Page Eight) j

REV. VOEGELIN AT MOXTCLAIR . Will Take Short Vacation Following HLs Recent Illness I j The Rev. and Mrs. Charles F. ; I N. Voegelin, the former the highly J ] esteemed pastor of the First Pres- : 0 j byterian Church in this city, left \ for Montclair on Thursday. ' As reported in our last issue.' j Dr. Voegelin has been incapacitat--led from his duties, through a set vere attack of tonsilitis. The trip ! . a is being made with the view of en- ! < 1 abling Dr. Voegelin to rest and ; I recuperate for a couple of weeks, I s at the home of his parents. 8 During the sojourn at Montclair] I they will also visit friends in the j Oranges. Last Sunday, Dr. Voegelin's pul-1 pit in the morning was occupied by t Prof. Burton I.. Rockwood. Dr. j . William H. Matthews, of Nek . York, preached at the evening sert The many friends of Dr. Voegi elin, are cherishing the hope he s . will return home, fully recovered i and recuperated. ( league sinking ■ fund commission; I HAVE PERFECTED ORGANIZA- ' 'HAVE I'EKrfcl lEU UKUAM/.A- "

l| TION WITH JOHE E. TROUT AS CHAIRMAN ® ) I At the lost meeting of the Y'oung n - Men's Progressive League, held on a Monday evening, a report given h . went to show the Sinking Fund t Commission, appointed some time e e past, had met and perfected an orn ganization. e In view of the fact that the :- League had procured a valuable c property, to be converted into a n club house, and in view of the in- c creasing membership and activities - of the League, it was felt advisable to appoint such a body as the Sinking Fund Commission. c The Commission is entrusted to formulate the League's budget for j the year and thus, every committee will know the extent of the g funds at its disposal. s The Commission will also be ) held responsibel, for seeing that all financial obligations involved in ( the club house enterprise, are pro- ) perly and faithfully met. At the organization meeting, John E. Trout was selected chair- { man of the Commission with Walter E. Allen as secretary. , The other members comprising [ the body are: Hiram S. Mowrer, . Russell H. Nulty, Dr. J. TRUraiey ( Hughes and Lawrence S. Nicker- f Dr. J. Thornley Hughes appeared on the floor, to explain all ar- 1 rangements made for the League's ' visitation to Atlantic City, on a „ coming Sunday evening. 1 Dr. Hughes stated he had char- 1 tered a car on the Shore Fast Line I for the purpose.,. Tickets for the 1 return trip may be obtained for return mp may oe ouuuneo tor

65 cents from any member of the committee, Dr. J. Thornley Hughes I Kautchman or Walter E. I Members will also wear a distinctive badge for the occasion, which will be provided for by the committee. m ( The hope was expressed that as many as posible would make an effort to be present on the occasion. LEO M. JOHNSON AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SUNDAY Substitute for Dr. Chaa. F. t N. Voegelin Who Is Resting After Illness The pulpit of the Firet Presbyterian Church of this city, will be occupied next Sunday, both morning and evening by the Rev. Leo ' Johnson, Evangelist for the Philadelphia Methodist Conference Dr. Johnson has been heard upon , several occasions of recent date, ] and upon each occasion has proved himself an eloquent, impressive , ami thoughtful speaker. , His recent address edlivered bet fore the Kiwanis Club revealed ori- . ginality of thought and felicity . of expression far above the ordiDr. Johnson's appontment as I Conference Evangelist is of comparatively recent effect, neverther less unusual success has followed I I his efforts, and everywhere he has t > left behind an enviable reputation - and record in this department of . | Christian activity. f j Dr. Johnson is a son-in-law of i i Mr. and Mrs. Granville H. Steelc j man of this resort. At the morning service Dr. John--|son will discuss "The Wonderful . | Christ'' and at the evening " Chris tI ianity's beat teat" >

An Eloquent Appeal For More Courtesy In Human Life By Dr. John Handley DELEGATION OF LOCAL KIWANIANS LED BY PRESIDENT M. B. STANNARD ATTEND SERVICE. PART OF KIWANIS COURTESY WEEK PROGRAM

casting tournament during boy week in philadelphia | WILL BE HELD AT j CEDAR PARK DRIVING CLUB GROUNDS | Young anglers and casters should clean and oil their rods and reels in readiness, for the great Tournament, to be held as a part of the festivities of Boy Week in Philadelphia, during the coming month. The casting tournament will take place on May 5th, starting prom- ! tlv at 10 a. m.; and will be staged on the Cedar Park Driving Club grounds.

These grounds for the conveni- ' of strangers, it might be ex- 1 plained, are located east of Bel- ' mont avenue, north of Park Trolley and may be reached by Park Trol- 1 at the Junction Station. 1 There will be three very interesting events. I EVENTS For Boys Under Sixteen Year* ' No. 1. The longest of three 1 casts. No. 2. The average of three casts. I For Boy* Between Sixteen and ' Eighteen Years No. 3. The longest of three ' casta. I Events for boys under sixteen 1 Class A, B, C, D. In addition to the above events, ' arrangements have been made for very interesting series of ex- ' I Harold B. Lentz, champion east of the world will give an ex- ■ in which he will demonstrate the secrets of the art. Also, members of the world's champion telm will be present to give an exhibition of casting. The value of these exhibitions cannot ' be over-estimated, affording as ; they will a splendid opportunity ' the young competitors to watch and profit by the lesaons given. Entries for the tournament close promptly at 1 o'clock on the great , Any local boy aspiring to enter and compete in the tournament . may secure entry blanks by ap- , plying at the office of the Senti- , nel.

american legion i hold county rally; i MEETING TO BE HELD 1 *1N CAPE MAY CITY ON J THURSDAY EVENING r The last County Rally for the ' ■ American Legion is called to as- r setrble at Cape May (Sty, on * Thursday evening. The* rallies ' are preying of inestimable value « to the various posts of the county, i • the Post entertaining deriving per- < haps more benefit and inspiration I to greater activity than all. ' Free transportation will be pre- 1 s vided for all members of the local ' Post who may desire to attend. ' 3 The company will start from the ' e Progressive League rooms and sdl 1 members of the Legion are cordi- 1 ally invited to join. At the last < ]" rally held in Ocean City, several • '* of the visiting Posts were strongly represented and the local Post t e shoud not be less in number in ' visiting Cape Msy City. ! An interesting program has been 1 prepared, which will include sev1 era] notable speakers from Phils- ' " delphia. s Refreshments will be served with ihe generosity and the quality typical of the doughboy, j Thursday evening at the League 4 rooms for transportation to Cape n May City and a royal good time. _ .f o lf WANTED 1- A young lady for position in the office of the Ocean City i- Water Co. Stenography not it required. Simply an efficient I- clerical person desired. Apply OCEAN CITY WATER CO.

According to arrangements made r quite a representative delegation | of the members of the local Kiwanis Club, attended divine service at the First Methodist Church on Sunday evening, to hear Dr. John I Handley offer his impressive and eloquent brief, for greate^courtesy in the common affairs "f life. President M. B. Stannard was r present and enjoyed in fullest measure Dr. Handley's appeal. Defining courtesy broadly, as , good—will, charity and kindliness, j Dr. Handley succeeded admirably . ( in winning his hearers into the I proper humor to exemplify the viry tue there and then, c For some unaccountable reason, said Dr. Handley, people seemed e to find it more difficult to be cour- . teoux, friendly and sodable in j church, than in any other place, b They seemed to be laboring under the delusion, that in church they . were called upon to look serious

. and solemn. "Thaw out the ice- . bergs," Dr. HanJIey commanded, , "and for this night at least, let us . human." There Is a great difference between being courteous . and curt. Courtesy and civility, gentleness and kindness, are inexpensive qualities of character, yet they exercise a greater influence , for good upon the world than any other." g As a typical example of courtesy personified, Dr. Handley named Joseph, of billical fame. Joseph passed through strange vidssi- ; tudes through his life, still* he maintained a fine equipose of char- , meter. Even as a jailbird he was a gentleman. Courtesy gave Joseph his r big chance and courtesy in the - person of Joseph, saved the nation. The real history of Egypt - began with Joseph's courtesy. In the office, the market, the - home and the church, courtesy is an asset of inestimable worth. Dr. z Handley related of bis experience, . . 0 while attending two of the large e churches of the metropolis, daring , t the ministry of Dr. Fred Aked and s Dr. JowetL Upon both occasions y the courtesy shown him by the elb ders and ushers, completely won 1 his heart. Dr. Handley's emphasis c upon this particular feature in the t application of common courtesy, was most opportune and necessary. r If in one thing above another, the t church is failing at the present age ]_ it is in making the stranger within the gates feel he or she is among friends and at home. Dr. Handley referred to our past

presidents of whom he named several as exemplifications of cour- — tesy. Washington was a type of/ thoughtful courtesy; Lincoln," kimP Iy courtesy; Tnft, affable courtesy; McKinley, religious courtesy; robust courtesy. Dr. Handley surely caried the perfect agreement of all his hearers when he saM that neither of the above could have reached the presidential chair, had they not been of superlative courtesy as well great mental attainments. Dr. Handley expresed himself , unable to conceive a Christian , or woman, being anything but . courteous. Jesus Christ was the greatest gentleman of history, and never failed in courtesy in dealing with men. Commercial courtesy I an asset; but Christian courtesy a privilege. The men who had , accomplished most for humanity I and had left the deepest impression . history and the men who t above all things sought to do unto I others as they would be done by. The choir under the directorship t of Prof. Harry H. Lake, rendered i very effectively • charming anthem for the occasion. Walter Sherman , contributed a solo in pleasing style . while a male quartette, consisting . of Messrs Lake, Nulty, Sherman and Welch, were heard in an im- , pressive selection, the words of . which were preeminently appropriate. s At the close of the service. Dr. . Handley counselled the congregation to dispense with all formality and formalism and begin there and then to practice the virtue of which I he had been speaking. The effect was electrical, and the 3 auditorium became a scene of uni-