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TWO » PLEA FOR TH: 6,000 AUGUSTA CHILDREN WHOM VACATION TIME WILL TORN INTO CITY’S STREETS Auqusta Pastor Suggests That Swings and Sand Boxes and Joggling Boards Be Placed in Churchyards and Children Allowed to Play There NO CHURCH IS TOO SACRED FOR CHILDREN’S LAUGHTER In Some Cities Municipalities Furnish Playgrounds With Competent People to Look After Children. A Plea For the Child to Use the Churchyard As a Playground. (By O. P. Gilbert). I am thinking of the children, of the more than 6,000 ot Au gusta, who will leave hcliool on Fri day of this week. Thinking of them, because the state has had them on an average of nine months, and has done them great service. But the elate does not want them longer at till* time. So she withdraws her sup port from tho teachers and orders the schools closed. That closes the school house's and the school yards, for school houses and school play grounds are worth more titan hoys and girls So these 6,000 children are out of school with no place to go and no play groißid, and in many in stances with vicious companionship. It is sad to think of these children. For five months they have been under the scrutiny of safe teachers and under the watchful eye of mother or father. But what will happen now? The desire to play, the rebound from study, will take the children —where? Ah! It will take the children In most, cases into the streets. Think of it, 6,<i00 children In our streets! It is an army of raw recruits, and their play as much‘as .their drllltng will have to do with tlie manner in which they protect and curry forward our sacred Institutions. Their associates in the streets and vacant lots will bear a harvest (or our courts and prisons. Oh, the streets! They draw the children as the large arc light draw i.te files on a summer night, and as the fitune scorches their wings and cuts short their fly life, so the streets scorches the lives of the children and cuts off the wings of mind und heart. But we must not forget the mothers of these 6,000 children. They have borne the brunt of these school months. They have come early to the kitchen and rushed breakfast that the child might not lie late. They have bathed the child the night before, and now breakfast is served, they must wash the face, wash tlio teeth, arrange the clothes, und rgsh the little fellow to scliool. Tito mother must arrange for dinner. Site may have a cook, but that child Is on her heart. He comas from school and must he taught the lessons for the next, day. And so it goes from Sets tetnber to June, the child or children constituting a burden for the mother. School closes, and the «boy who was shy when he entered the first grade has discovered his social appetite. He must hsve companionship. Where may this mother look for a suitable companion for'this hoy. or girl who demands it? A problem lor some it Is. Where may this child find a play ground with the needed safe guards? Not tlil she has answered these ques tions may she find rest front the work and work of the Bchool months. As I thought of tilts question, it was borne In upon my heart to say to the churches of Augusta, here is vrttir opportunity. Many of your preacher# PATRIOTISM —CHRISTIANITY —AND PROGRESS Peeriocism and Christianity are the superlative attainments of State and Church. The Patriot is the citizen who delights in the' law of the land, and not only acquiesces in restrictions of society, hut delights to boast of the good there is in established law. The Christian is the superlative degree of higher citizenship, of better standards of morality, lie sees the need of observing the Law of Christ and realizes pleasure in promoting the Christ spirit. Patriotism is to civil life what Christianity is to spiritual life; and every good citizen desires not only to improve himself but to secure the moans of improvement for those about him. The church is a recruiting station where the soldiers of a great cause are schooled in lessons of Patriotic Christianity, and are drilled into active assistants and loyal defender* of the Faith. Each has his part to play in the battles of life, each has his posi tion of responsibility and authority; each has something to do in promot ing the cause of the Prince of Peace; in helping to make the work effect ive and the results sure. are emphasizing a positive sort of Christianity, and the fine theories of social service are running to waste before a great need. Most churches have a yard. Why not fit the yard with swings and sand boxes, with joggleing hoards and settees? It might destroy the grass, but it is bet tor that the grass should perish than the child. Why not open the churches to the children? A church house is not a joss house. A church house Is not sacred because it has been dedi cated by some minister of the gospel; neither is it sacred because you and 1 worship there, two or three hours tier week. Let us get away from the idea that the church is an awful place where Cod is. To any thoughtful and reverent mind He is everywhere. And what would please Him so much as to make of his temples houses for those 6.00Q/children to play in? Yes, they might deface some object of veneration, but better break that than deprive this citizen, this bud ding plant, of the soil of the garden of Cod. Transplanting is dangerous; tlie child who comes to think of the house of Cod as a resort where he may go and meet his friends and learn the art of piay will come to re gard the house us a friend and not the receiving vault for the dead. No ground is too hallowed for our children; no house is too sacred for their laughter. Better tlie church house full of children with laughter and song, than a church house packed with saints and sinners. Surely ho who said: "Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven" would approve of such an Innovation. What shall we do with our 6,000 children? They are going to play somewhere. Play grounds In many cities are furnished by the municipal ity, and Instructors tiro kept on the grounds. Macon has at least two such play -resorts. It is likely that our city Tathers will not give to our children the play grounds for some years to come Does It not behoove us to turn over our churches to them, at least the Sunday school rooms and grounds, and furnish them with an opportunity to play during tlie hot months? It will prove a blessing to the children, to the mothers, and it will make famous the church that in augurates It. This can be done with small ex pense. In most congregations there are women wise enough, and devoted to the cause, who could take turn about at such Christian service. The furnishings could bo purchased at little expense to the congregation. In most of tho congregations are car penters who would be glad to put up the swings, etc.. If the lumber and nails were furnished. Children of school age who have been taught to care for the states property would soon learn to protect tlie church's property. Children who “The Son of God Goes Forth to War, A Kingly Crown to Gain) His Blood-Red Banner Streams Afar—Who Follows in His Train?” THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA have learned to honor the flag of our country, would soon learn to revere the banner of the Master. Children who have been given glimpses of na ture, and have tasted of the springs of knowledge would sooti catch a glimpse of nature’s God and drink of the well of salvation. ft would tie the child to the church and Till his mind with the dearest memories of life. It would drive away that inexpressahle feeling *o common to a child when in the church house. It would give the church an opportunity to take the child’s part. It would set about the child many safe guards, and It would keep him off the streets. It would deepen his love for the church. It would relieve the tired mother, and prepare her for the coming scholastic year. It would prove to her that the church is more than a. dead sea tak ing all and giving nothing. It would he a practical application of medern Christian thought, in the realm of so cial help. It would save the child nnd promote the citizen to a larger and better citizenship. 2nd Baptist Baracas to Elect Officers For Next 6 Months; Business Meet On Tuesday evening the Baracas of the Hecond Baptist Sunday school met and transacted sotne very Important business. There were 35 present. A number of good talks were made in which the young fellows were urged to make themselves a pleasing to the community. The spirit of the meet ing was enthusiastic. The recent elec tion of their teacher as president of the state convention has greatly en couraged them. There is talk of en larging their room, but this will hard ly be done as the church hopes fc> build the annex soon and prepare for them larger and better quarters. After the business was transacted ice cold lemonade and cake were served. This was greatly enjoyed by all. The class elected officers for tlje next six months. They were: J. H. Willson, president; Sam Cloud, vice president; S. D. Morris, secretary and A. W. Luckey, treasurer. The treas urer's report showed a handsome bal ance which was donated to the Teague fund. Mr. 8. TV Morris, who has been managing the baseball team for the class, resigned. Mr. Joe Davis was elected to take his place. Mr. Marlon Doolittle wa selected captain of the baseball team. It is believed that the team will be able to win the penant when the season closes. The class will meet today In the class room at 10:15 a .m. Cur#a Stubborn, Itchy Bkin Troubles, "I could scratch myself to pieces’’ Is often heard from sufferers of Ecze ma, Tetter, Itch and similar Skin Eruptions. Don't Scratch—Stop the Itching at once with Dr. Hobson’s Ec zema Ointment. Its first application starts healing; the Red. Rough, Scaly. Itching Skin Is soothed by the Heal ing and Cooling Medicines. Mrs. C. A. Etnfeldt, Rock Island, 111., after using Dr. Hobson’s Eczema Ointment, writes: "This is the first time In nine years I have been free from the dreadful ailment.” Guaranteed. 50c, at your Druggist. WANTED—CARRIERS. WANTED: HOYS (WHITE) TO CARTfT The Herald. Apply at Subacrlptton Office. Broad St. M3lti OUT-OF-DOOR SERVICE FIRS! PRESBYTERIAN Pastor Has Arranged Unique Meeting For Tonight—Many Lights Strung From Trees. I)r. ogeph R. Sevier, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, has ar ranged a unique service for the out door meeting tonight. The many lights strung from tree to tree in the beautiful grounds are very dim. This has made It difficult for the congre gation to sing out of a book. To ob viate this difficulty Dr. Revler has ar ranged for a stereopticon and the songs will be put on canvas and all will have a chance to make melody unto the Lord. This Is In keeping with the wide awake pastor of the church. He has made things hum since taking up the work some years ago. The open-air service is generally not in keeping with the dignity of a great downtown church, but Dr. Sevier has managed to enlist the co-operation of some of the leading members of his congre gation who are backing him In his effort to give comfort to the bodies of bis hearers while he tells them of the "balm of Gilead.” That people ap preciate the open-air meetings is at tested by their attendance, and the summer night efowds of! the First Presbyterian church having more than doubled since the innovation, two years ago. Since leaving Reid Memorial Sunday school, Mr. T. I. Hickman, one of the leading business men of the South, will have charge of the choir. There will be more than a score of voices, and numerous musical instruments in I the choir. To provide for them tho platform has been enlarged, and more seats have been put down for the large crowds expected this summer. As this is the first open-air service Dr. Sevier is very anxious to have a good crowd. Service of song will be gin at 8:10 and run to 8:30, when tho pastor will preach a short sermon. 24 Graduating Tubman Girls Be at St. John Dr. S. P. Wiggins V/ill Preach Baccalaureate—Great Occasion. Dr. S. P. Wiggins will preach the baccalaureate sermon at St. John's Methodist church today at 11:15 a. m. This will be a great occasion for Dr. Wiggins, as he will preach to twenty four young women who are graduat ing from Tubman high school, the b«it in this section of the South. Not only will the graduating class attend in a body, but the whole of the fac ulty and the student body will attend. The Tubman faculty, graduating class and student body will meet in the Sunday school room adjoining the church and will go in a body to re served seats in the main auditorium, where they will find a most cordial welcome. St. John’s church is to be congratu lated on having this body of young women worship with them today. U will be, an inspiration to the pastor and the people. To the old it will be a reminder of "youth before the evil days” of advanced life; to the middle aged it will be an admonition to pray for freedom from the ‘ pestilence that wasteth at noonday;’’ to those who are young and yet untrained, it will he as an index finger pointing to tli<> training of the heart, the mind, the body, and the possibilities of service. The sermon of Dr. Wiggins today will be appropriate and the public will be welcome. » « CORSETS B UILT FOR STYLE and COMFORT SUCH IS THE RENGO BELT CORSET A boon to stout women whose figures will not lend themselves readily to BELT Priced at $2.00 and $3.50 W—ult.r Rum Have New Pastor at the Curtis Baptist Church Rev. Jack Smith, of Louisville, Ky., Succeeds Rev. Dr. Thiot; Arrived Here Friday. Rev. Jack Smith, of Louisville, Ky., and a student of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, arrived in the city The best things in human life are gained by association and by organization. Individual effort is needed, but collective influence produces the largest measure of good. Personality worked into organization; individuality heightened into congregational or community service, insures great results. The time is here when volunteers are needed for present strug gles. The battle line for church advancement has formed—is daily re inforced; and patriotic Christian men are assembling in every city of the land to carry forward the great cause, and lift higher its banner. The hope of the future is through activity in the present. Church organizations need volunteers to plant the flag farther afield. There is room for Y-O-U in any church of this city. The call is loud for workers—the demand is great for capable recruits. The men who are in the service will stand shoulder to shoulder with you in the needed efforts. Is it not time to' respond—and help? Corsets not of this particu lar construction. The accompanying illus tration shows the reason for the success of the Rengo Belt. The belt feature, a peculiarly successful strengthening across the ab domen, insures absolute continuation of shape, a comfortable support and the lines demanded by Dame Fashion for this summer. The elastic webbing in sures the second strong point of the Rengo—reduc tion. The comfort of the Rengo is made certain by the scien tific lines on which it is made. Conformity to the lines of the figure, strength where strength is needed, lightness and durability are a few of these salient features. No woman who has ever worn a Rengo can make up her mind to return to a less satisfactory one. Friday and will preach his firs sermon as pastes- of the Curtis Baptist church today. Mr. Thtot left here on Monday and will preach his first sermon as pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist church, New bern, N. C., today. It was Mr. Thiot’s desire to see a man located before he left the church as he did not wish the work to suffer for the need of a paster. He and Mr. J. N. B. Armstrong went to the Southern Baptist convention in Nashville, Tenn., where they met Mr, Smith and urged him to return with them and preach for the church before it became pastcfless. The result of the visit was a unanimous call which Mr. Smith accepted and takes up today. Mr. Smith is a young man. He has a SUNDAY, JUNE 7- wife and three children. He has had twelve years’ experience as pastor and a course in the Baptist Seminary at Louisville. It is said that he will carry out the plans of the former pas tor and will preach the same doctrine. MV. Smith will occupy the residence made vacant by Mr. Thiot on Wrihts boro Road. It is not known when his family will reach the city. WANTED: SEVERAL BOYS TO CAR ry The Herald. Apply Sub Station No. 1, Kollock street. ts Florida Excursion via Georgia and Florida Ry. Tuesday, June 9th. Phone 709 for information.