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HEARS!'S SUNDAY AMERICAN, ATLANTA, GA., SUNDAY. DECEMBER 7, 191! 3 A RIVALRY FOR IN Pastors in Dozens of Georgia Pulpits to Urge Great Outpouring of People on December 14-—Special Services to Attract Populace. Go to Church Once and See What it Means Mrs, Crawford Will Tell Story on Stand Widow Accuted of Poisoning Hus band Is Likely to Testify Monday. With virtually every minister In At.anta workln* to bring out the larg est congregation In the history of his church, December 14—"Go-to-Church Day"—-promises to be the greatest re- Igious celebration seen here in many years. At the same time the rest of the state IS In a keen rivalry with the city, and reports from many towns Indicate that Georgia next Sunday will see the largest church attendance In Its history. Many pastors will discuss the sub ject from their pulpits to-day and give It their hearty Indorsement. They will ask their parishioners to persuade one or two—or a half dozen—of their non-church-going friends to attend the services next Sunday and enjoy the special programs, of which music will be a feature, that will be offered that day. The enthusiasm throughout the State is keen, and growing dally. A "Golden Idea.” The Comer News, In Its last issue, after quoting from the editorial In The Georgian that started the whole movement, says: 'The Idea is a golden one. Why not have a similar day in Comer? The Atlanta churches have decided on the second Sunday in December, which would be a most excellent time for Comer. On the second Sunday there will be preaching at both the Presby- torian and the Methodist Church, therefore there is no excuse for stay ing at home. The hallowed Influence of the church has been a force In the making of our town, as well as the civilization of our nation." Four of the leading pastors at Rome are heartily and actively In favor of a “Go-to-Church Day.” First, Dr. G. G, Synder, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, and Dr. W. L. Walker, of the First Bap tist Church, took up the idea, which was promptly espoused by Dr. C. La mar McGinty, of the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church, and Dr. Charles R. r.ee. pastor of the South Broad Street Baptist Church, "The idea is wonderfully fine,” said Dr. McGinty, “and I shall do all in my power to make ft a success In my church.” Chance to Reach Hearts. “A movement that would bring out all the people, even for one day, would be a tremendous opportunity for us ministers,” said Dr. Lee. “It would give us a grand chance to reach hearts otherwise Inaccessible, and there Is no estimating the good that might be acomplished.” At Gainesville It Is the opinion of the ministers that "Go-to-Church Day” Is destined to be one of the greatest church movements ever launched in that city. The Rev. E. F. Griffith, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, said: It is a movement that should In terest people all over the State, and result In Inestimable good. I Indorse it most heartily, and shall announce It from my pulpit Sunday, and do all in my power to make it a success here. The Georgian Is due a great deal of credit for the suggestion— and this should not be the last 'Go- to-Church Day,’ either.” This movement is all right,” as serted the Rev, J. R. Hampton, pas tor of the First Baptist Church. “It is a capital Idea, and ought to have been started sooner. It will stir the people up and get them in line.” Big Event in Gainesville. The Rev. T. R. Kendall, of the First Methodist Church, said: "The movement Is a most com mendable one, and It has my most hearty Indorsement.” All the Gainesville ministers, In fact, and a growing number of lay men are actively engaged In an ef fort to make "Go-to-Church Day” an event long to be remembered. Reports from Jackson are to the ef fect that the movement has taken a most definite and enthusiastic form In that city.; Dr. Robert VanDeventer, of the Baptist Church, and the Rev. James Bradley, of the Presbyterian Church, have given the matter their devoted attention, and are lending all thalr efforts to sweep the town next Sun day in the direction of the churches. Both the ministers have made warm statements of the day and al. it should mean to Jackson, and among the prominent laymen who have volunteered to work for its suc cess are Joseph Jolly, clerk of the County Commissioners and a weil- known church and Sunday schoo’ worker: F, S. Etheridge, superintend ent of the Baptist Sunday school and & prominent banker; 9. O. Ham, treasurer of the Jackson Baptist Church: C. S. Maddox, County School Superintendent, and R. P. Sasne.t cashier of the Jackson National Bank and a prominent Sunday school and church worker. The Big Topic In Weit Point. Equally absorbing interest was aroused In West Point by the move ment suggested by The Georgian and accorded such fine support in Atlanta. The Rev. Graham Forrester, pastor of the First Baptist Church, com mended the movement in the most unqualified terms. "It is certain to awaken a deep Interest In church attendance,” he said, "and it Is bound to be an In spiration to the ministers and to the regular congregations, awakening them to the fact that an equally large proportion of the people are not reg ular church attendants. It will dem onstrate to those people that church services are good things to attend. ’ "I am deeply impressed with the effort being made in Atlanta to get all the people out to church on a cer tain day,” said Rev. L. M. Omer, pas tor of the First Christian Church. "And I am even more gratified that this movement is to be extended over the whole State. West Point, I know, is going to do its share to make De cember 14 a day long to be remem bered throughout the State, and I am joining with the other West Point ministers to get the whole city to attend church on that day.” Rev. R. B. Morrow, past-r of the First Presbyterian Church, added his testimony: To Attract Neglecting Ones. "This concerted effort is the best thing that could have happened to stimulate Interest in going to ohurch, not only in the matter of loyalty among the regular members of church congregations, but also, and especially, to attract to th# House of God those persons In the community who have been neglecting this most important duty. The Georgian de serves great credit for Inaugurating this grand work.” "We hope to show all the non- ohurchgoers of our community that church is a very good place to at tend at least once a week,” said a prominent minister, "and this spe cial day Is a most admirable way of getting at that important portion of our population.” I F you go to church to-day, GO AGAIN NEXT SUN- DAY. If you don’t go to churoh to-day, GO NEXT SUNDAY. That is the day that has been set aside by all denomi nations as Georgia's “Go-to- Church Day.” If you are not a regular church-goer you should attend services December 14, be cause these services are in tended to show YOU just what church means. If all the churches in a com- : munity should close, .there would be financial depression, moral degradation and an archy. You would not be willing to live in that community and bring up your family there. So why live as if there were no churches? Try one next Sunday. Mr*. Mary Bell© Crawford, who la charged with poisoning her husband, Joshua B. Crawford, In order to get his {250,000 estate, may take the stand in her own defense when the hearing of the famous will case la resumed before Auditor James L. An derson Monday morning. Mrs. Crawford's statement and the testimony of two physicians who will combat the evidence offered by pr. H. F. Harris will bring the case to the argument stage, and Indications arc that It will close by the latter part of the week. The case has been on trial practi cally all the year, many postpone ments being necessary because the attorneys were engaged In other courts. Mass Service Opens Sunday School Meet The three days’ “Sunday Sc hool In stitute” will bo formally launched Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock at the Central Congregational Church, when the Rev. William A. Brown, field worker for the International Sunday* School Association, will address a mass meeting. Preparations for the work, of the institute are In the hands of a com mittee composed of J. T. Floyd, (\ J. Kamper, Grier Martin, C. V. LeCraw and M. M. Gaines. Plan ‘Uncle Remus' Birthday Ceremony i The Uncle T.emus Memorial Asso ciation and the Junior Civic League of Atlanta will hold a Joint ceremony Tuesday, December 9, to commemo rate the birthday of Joel Chandler Harris. The meeting will be held at the Woman’s Club at 2: TO o'clock. An elaborate program has been prepared. Feast Is Planned For Princeton Men Local and State alumni of Prince ton University will hold, an informal Dutch supper the night of January 6 at the University Club, this affair being the first of a series that has been planned. Samuel M. Inman is president of the association: Dr. f’harles R. Boyn ton, vice president, .and Robert H. Jones, Jr., secretary and treasurer. There are about 50 Princeton men in Georgia, equally divided between AV-> lanta and the State. Phonograph Sacred Concert Featured in Church Service Sunday morning sermons for the month: December 1, "Who Is Jesus?" De cember 14, "What Jesus Did:” De cember 21, "What Jesus Does;” De cember 28, "What Do You Think of Jesus?" He will give stereoptlcon addresses on the following topics at the evening services: December 7, “The Sermon on the Mount;” December 14, “Jesus in the Midst;” December 21, “Jesus, the Good Shepherd;” December 28, “Jesus Seeking the Lost.” “What I Would Do if I Were the Devil” is the subject that the Rev.‘A. C. Shuler, of the Fast Side Taber nacle, will, have for his sermon at the evening service. Recorder Broyles to Talk. Two outside speakers will have a part in the services morning and evening at the Asbury Methodist Church, of which the Rev. Henry Pace is pastor. Dr. M. C. Hardin will talk In the morning on the work that is being done to combat the white plague. Live topics concerned with the municipal administration will be discussed by Recorder Nash Broyles in the evening. The Rev. M. A. Jenkins, former pas tor of the First Baptist Church, will fill the pulpit of the Central Baptist Church in the absence of the pastor, the Rev, Caleb A. Ridley. A large chorus choir will give special music. An installation of officers will occu py part of the morning service in St. Paul’s Methodist Church. The pas tor, the Rev. B. F. Fraser, will preach a special sermon for the occasion. Dr. Fraser returned Saturday from Miami, Fla., where he assisted in con ducting a successful revival, Baptists Will Meet. Of great interest In Baptist circles will be the monthly meeting Sunday afternoon of the Atlanta Baptist Sun day School Association. The session will convene at 3 o’clock in the South Side Baptist Church, on Capitol ave nue. In addition to reports to be heard from various schools in the or ganization, talks on Sunday school lines will be made by J. E. Raley and F. J. Fleming. President John M. Green will preside, and as this is the last meeting of the association this year it is desired that large repre sentations from the various schools attend. Superintendents and teachers are especially urged to be present, and all parties interested In Sunday school work are Invited. There seems to bo a revival of interest in Sunday school work throughout the city, resulting in more enthusiasm and greater effort, and as all schooJs are growing rapidly in attendance interest in the associa tion meetings id likewise increasing. Attractive services have been ar ranged in the churches of Atlanta for Sunday. One of the most novel fea tures announced for weeks is a grafo- nola Sacred concert to be conducted Sunday night in the First Universal 1st Church, No. 16 East Harris street. The Rev. Fred A. Line, the pastor, is one of the few ministers of the country to introduce this modern In vention Into the regular church serv ices. Its success will be watched ^’Ith interest. Among the musical numbers that "'ill be rendered by the grafonola will he the sextet from “Lucia,” “The Holv City,” as sung by Walter Law rence, boy soprano in All Saints Our coals will please you. Call us. CARROLL & HUNTER. Buster Brown Camera $2.00 A perfect machine—satisfaction auaran- tena. Size picture - ; ix4‘ 2- Leather eov- rred;all metat parts highly poliahed. Loade in daylight, 6 or 12 pictures on a film. Mail ed on receipt of price. Send for catalog G. E. H. CONE, Inc., 2 Stores, Atlanta. Church, New York, and the "Halle- j lujah Chorus” from “The Messiah,” | as sung by the Columbia Oratorla. The Rev, Mr. Line will talk brief ly on "The Great Reproductions.” His j thqme in the morning will be "Health 1 and Religion.” The public Is Invited j to all the services. “Modern Sins 1.. Old Clothes” is the general topic of a series of ser- j mons which the Rev. L. Wilkie Col- ! lins Is preaching In the Gordon Streot Methodist Church, to which he re cently was assigned. His special sub- ; ject this Sunday evening will be j "Selfishness, the Sin of the Churlch.” Professor Ward Milam, the famous singing evangelist, will take part in i the Sunday night service. A sermon of especial Interest to college students will be delivered bv the Rev. Dunbar H. Ogden, of the j Central Presbyterian Church, Sun- , day night. This will be one of a s»- ! ries to college students which Dr. Og den Is preaching the first Sunday ! night of each month. His theme will j be “Four Foolish Sins.’’ Prison Evangelist to Speak, The Rev. G. W. Crabtree, prison | evangelist of the General Assembly's Home Mission Committee, will speak j at the morning service. Mr. Crab- ! tree's work is in the convict camps, and he Is said to have a thrilling story ; to tell. Mr. Crabtree will speak In the 1 Moore Memorial Presbyterian Churcn, i West Harris and Spring streets, Sun day night. 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