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SIX This is the Day of Prayers For Peace in the Augusta Churches The Ani;i)Bta chun lies will not hold a mass meeting to pray lor and talk peace as waa thought might he the case when the matter was first sug gested. But there w'lll be a number of churches In the city to Include the president's suggestion In their pro gram at one or both of today's ser vices. The pastors' association talked the matter over and found It Imprac ticable to hold union services at ting time, as they are now engaged in wind ing up the physical year of their re spective churches and a mass meet ing in the afternoon wna deemed In advisable. But the preaident's appeal has found a large place In the hearts of all our people and there will, In all probability, be large crowds at each service In the various churches. Most of the pastors will preach along the line suggested In the president's proc lamation. The foreign mission hoards of the churches have taken advantage of the occasion to suggest to the pastors the great need of support at this time os the wsr has greatly enlarged ther opportunities for labor, and at the sgtne time reduced their Income. This Is the one gnat nation, possessing equipment and resources for war, not engaged In the bloody conflict. It Is the only great power appealing for peace. The missionary responsibility has been Increased ami with the Im poverishment of the British Isles and Canudn. France and Germany, our country must hear the larger part of the mission it ry burden for many years to come. One of the hoarda requests Its i oust intents "to bring forth the la>rds hack dues us a thunk offering, and not to begin to curtail their gifts until they are compelled to dispenso with all luxuries and are forced to deny themselves the actual necessi ties." The committee of reference and counsel, representing the Foreign Mis sions Conference of North America, has addressed a communication to tho churches of the United States of Amer ica In which It Ih shown how the wsr has affected not only the people of Europe hut Asia, Africa, the Sou'.ii Sea islands, India, Canada, and Ja pan. The letter warns the churches (but the Fagan world Is likely to mis interpret Christianity as a result of the war. To offset these dreadful ef fects It Is suggested by the committee that the churches give special heed to the president’s appeal for prayer; that the churches should strive to de velop a public sentiment In favor of peace; that Americans should “avoid the assumption of superiority, remem bering that Americans have often shown quite as belligerent a spirit as Is now being witnessed In other lands;" that the church make a dis tinction between the teachings of Christ and some of the characteristics of so called modern civilisation, an 1 that emphasis should be laid upon the necessity of maintaining the mission - ary work of the churches at their full strength. The committee earnestly hopes that the call of the president for a day of special prayer w ill be ob served in every church and In every Christian home, and that dally meet ings for Intercession be held during the week preceding or following to day. The American Red Cross has sent out a letter from Ita nations! head quarters In New York nsklng for a contribution to aid them In their work of mercy. The church peace union has sent out THE SABBATH WAS MADE FOR MAN “There is rest, and peace, from earth’s woes and its cares; there’s a Sabbath day’s journey toward home; to him who devoutly and humbly repairs to the place where worship pers come; then turn ye aside from the marts of trade and find a blessing where prayers are made.” There is so much that is disturbing in this hurly-burly world of business that we sometimes feel personal peace is im possible; that real rest is a lost privilege; that multiplying ac tivities prevent peace. The thing we lack most is appreciation of our privilege of taking rest, and of acquiring mental, moral and spiritual refreshment. % If. in our critical moments, we feel that nothing is as it used to be, we must remember it is our own fault, chifly. Mental poise is possible if we place ourselves in a position to appreciate it. and be affected by it. Spiritual refreshment is possible, if. in our attitude of mind and body, we realize our spiritual needs. In this city the pastors prepare helpful messages; Sab bath is a day of delight for those who preach and those who listen; Sabbath gives the message of helpfulness to those who want it, prepared for and by those who appreciate the value of it letters calling attention to the church I peace conference at Constance, Ger- j many, which was In cession when war j was declared. The letter is full of in tercut to churches. To quote It In j part: Tha Church P«ace Conference at Con - - stance, Germany, August 6, 1914. One \ <Ace for peace on earth and! good will among men was heard amid the din and clamor of war. ft was the I voice of the Christian churches aDd | although It was drowned by the sounds I of conflict It will still be heard -and some day heeded- by the nations. At the very moment when the. armies of Furope were mobilising all about them, the conference of the churches was held at Constance. Two great truths which the dele gates had been prepared to utter, were given proof before their eyes; that the present International political order is essentially un-Chrlstlan and must break down, and give place to a new A ugusta Church News At a Glance Woodlawn Methodist Resumes Work on New Building. The Woodlawn Methodist Church has begun work on tholr new build ing. The new edifice was begun three years ago during the pastorate of the Rev. Mr. Venable, but It was not completed. The frame work of the main auditorium was put. up and the Sunday school department finish ed. This nudltorlum afforded a splen did house for worship, and the church used 11, meanwhile collecting funds to finish Ihe exterior of the main building. These funds are now avail able, and within a week or two the whole of the exterior will he com pleted. This will give the Woodlawn Meth odlsl congregation one of the most modern church buildings In the city. The Sunday school department was built with a view of work, and it has given great satisfaction. The pres ent pastor, Rev. .1. O. Rratid, Is work ing hard to complete the outside work before the meeting of the North Geor gia Conference. Success is now as sured. and Ihe church will worship In the main auditorium this winter. The church Is located on one of the most populous streets In town, and the attendance Is large. The Sunday school lias long been noted for Us spirit and the quality of Its work. With new building nearly ready for worship the congregation will take on new life, and will be felt tn the city as a factor for great good. St. Paul's to Keep Peace Day. St. Raul's episcopal Church will Keep I'eace Day. Rev. G. Sherwood Whitney, rector, will preache a spe cial sermon appropriate to the occa sion at 11 a m Litany and special service of intercession for peace fol lowed by Holy Communion will fol low at this hour as Is usual on the first Sunday tn each month. There will he n meeting of the Bishop Klllott Society Monday at 6 p. m. All of the society are urged to attend. Mr. Williams will conduct the ser- “Let Us Therefore Come Boldly Into the Throne of Grace, That We May Obtain Mercy, and Find Grace to Help in Time of Need” order to be founded on Justice instead of force, and that the old fallacy that preparation for war Is a preventive of war, Is vain and foolish. Of the one hundred and fifty dele gates from twelve nations which were expected, about otghty-flve succeeded In reaching Constance, representing Great Britain (Including Canada; Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Swe den. Holland. Norway, Bulgaria, the United States, and France, the dele gates from the latter country being obliged to leave, however, before the conference adjourned. The church peace union is doing much to hasten the day of universal peace. , It will be seen from the above that the door of opportunity Is opened wide to our generous people. While the churches In Augusta will observe the day In their own way, It Is not likely that any effort will be made to raise funds at present for the purgoscs sug gested at any service. vices at Christ Chunch at 8 a. m. to day. Church of the Good Shepherd Will Observe Day of Prayer. The Church of the Good Shepherd (Episcopal), yn the Hill, will observe the Day of Special Prayer and Inter cession at 11a. rn. .today. In addition to the regular prayers. Dr. Johnson will preach an appropriate sermon. The Church of the Good Shepherd has a splendid location for the people of the Hill and the congregation Is doing a splendid work. Dr. Johnson is a man of pleasing personality, and has it wide circle of friends in the city. His sermon today will he heard by an appreciative audience. Rev. T. P. Prentiss to Come to Christ Church. Rev. T. I’. Prentiss, of Hempstead, Texas, has been called to the pastor ate of Christ Church (Episcopal), and will begin work on the first of Nov ember. This fills one of the most Im portant vacancies In the city. The church, for several years was under the care of Rev. G. Croft Williams, who was culled to St. John's Church, Charleston. While here Mr. Williams begun a work of social service In con nection with his church which as sumed largo scope. It was feared that a man with his splendid quali ties for the work at Christ Church would be hurd to locate. The matter was taken up prayerfully and after three months time the church feels that they have secured a man who will measure up to the demands of the field. Mr. Prentiss Is a native of South Carolina, and from one of the old families of that state. He is a young man with a wife and small family. He was educated at Sewanee, and Is qualified In every way for the tasks before him. He comes tn Christ Church highly recommended by Dr. Kershaw, rector of St. Michael’s, Charleston. He will find his new field of labor ready for him as the aUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA. pouters of the other Episcopal churches In the city, have been hold ing services for the church at the usual hours. Rev. Walter B. Dillard Returned to the City. Rev. Walter B. Dillard, pastor of St. James' Methodist Church, has re turned to the city after ten days meeting at Louisville, Ga. Dr. Dil lard reports an excellent meeting. He will preach at the usual hours today. For the J] a. rn. service the choir has prepared an elaborate program of Whitney, rector, will preach a spe tnusie. Dr Dillard will preach a Christian Nation?" The services will be very interesting. Rev. C. E. Peel Called Home to Bury His Father. Rev. C. E. Peel, the beloved pastor of the North Augusta Methodist Church, was called home Wednesday night of last week to bury his father, A. H. Peel, at Gibson, N, C. Mr. Peel had been tn falling health for some monhs, but It was thought he would recover as there were indications of Improvement. His death removes a good man from the church and state. Rev. Mr. Peel has the heart-felt sym pathy of a host of friends In his sore bereavement. The pulpit of Grace Church will be filled today by a vis itor. Mr. Peel's return depends upon conditions at home. Tent Meeting Making Fine Progress. The tent meeting, under t!»e au spices of Asbury Methodist Church, corner Eleventh and Fenwick Streets, Is being well attended. The weather has not been favorable, but Mr. Echols, the pastor, reports good crowds at each service. Different pastors of the city have been doing the preaching and for the whole or a part of this week will continue. Rev. Mr. Atkinson, pastor of the Warrenton Church, will arrive soon, and the ser vices will be transferred to the church where the meetings will close about the 18th. Services today at the tent as follows: 4 p. m„ Rev. Walter B. Dillard will preach; at 8 p. m„ Rev. W. T. Hamby will conduct the service. Hally Day at St. Matthew's Church. This is Rally Day at St. Matthew’s. Pastor Bame and his people have made preparations for a large crowd at the Sunday Bchool, 9:45 a. m. The day will he used as Inspirational for the Sunday school and church. The pastor will preache a special sermon on “Rally' Day.” Second Baptist Church. The church decided to celebrate the first Sunday in October of each year as Fathers’ Day. At the morning service the pastor will preach a spe cial sermon to fathers. The evening service, 8 o’clock, will be devoted to prayers for peace and a sermon on "The Demands for Peace.” The pres ident’s proclamation will be read. A special program of music has been ar ranged. Public oordially Invited. Rev. S. P. Wiggins. Dr. S. P. Wiggins to preach a series of Sermons on "Olden Scenes With Modern Actors." The first of the series will be preached at the evening service today at 8 p. m., theme, "Man—Did He Come from the Monkey?" The others will follow on each Sunday evening under the theme of “Marriage—ls It Human or Di vine?" “Brother—Am I Hie Keeper?” The morning service today will be de voted to a discussion of “A Good Sol dier of Jesus Christ” This will be n special service In thg Interest of peace. Greene Street Presbyterian Church. This Is to be a big day at Greene Street Presbyterln nchuroh. Dr. Mac- Ferrln and his official board have ar ranged for a grand rally at tlie regular Sunday school hour, 9:45 a. m. A splen did program has been arranged and the day’ has been well advertised In the church community. This is the dav when all teachers and pupils who have been absent during the summer and new pupils for the next year are expected to he ja-esent. The program will be full of Interest and a high-water mark Is asked for by the pastor and superin tendent. At 11:15 a. m. Dr. MacFerrin will ad minister the autmun communion and de liver a special sermon on: "The World’s Treaty of Peace." At this new mem bers will be received. Dr. T. Howard Cree. Rev. Howard T. Cree, pastor of the First Christian church, wlli preach a special sermon today appropriate to the occasion. Dr. Dree Is an advocate of peace, and his sermon today will be one of interest to the public. Dr. Cree will go to Atlanta the early part Of this week to attend the conference of the Christian churches of America. This convention Is the biggest thing of Its kind in the country and It will be largely attended by delegates from Au gusta and other towns In this section. Wood! awn Baptist. Rev. Mr. Hutchins, pastor of the Woodlawn Baptist church, announces that he will give a Bible reading at 11 a. m. on prayer. At this hour the church will make special prayer for peace. At S p. m. he will deliver a Bi ble reading on what the Bible says about hell. These Bible readings wll! be very helpful. Mr. llutchins asks ai! his people to come promptly to each service. First Presbyterian. Dr. Sevier, pastor of ttie First Pres byterian church always eager and'ready to take hold or anything that promises to help the Kingdom of our Lord, will preach a special sermon on: “Christ Came to Guide Our Feet Into the Way of Peace," ct ii a. m. Prayers will be offered for peace at both services, and the choir will sing at each hour the beautiful “Hymn of Peace.” At night Dr. Sevier will deliver the second of a series on “Young People and Their Problems," theme: "Young People and their Companions.” Below Is a program for the praise service beginning at 8 p. m. and closing at 8.20: 8:00 p. m.—Praise service. (Organ, piano, orchestra and chorus.) Organ prelude. "The Heavens are Telling” The Crea tion, Hayden Orchestra. “I'm a Pilgrim" .. Mr. Luck and Chorus Meditation Religiouse—Gottschalk .... Orchestra “Come Unto Me" ~ Chorus "The Love that Seeks”. Misses Miriam Lanham, Marian Battle and Chorus. A Hymn of Peace.. John Haynes Holmes Chca-us and Congregation. (Tune 66 Hymnal.) Offertory—" God of Oflr Fathers'— Schnecker Quartette Postlude—" Freedom’s Jlerald" Chorus TO CELEBRATE RALLY DAY AT ST. LUKE’S SUNDAY Today will be celebrated as Rally Day at St. Luke Sunday School. This school Is under the leadership of Mr. J. C. Platt and has made won deful progress during the past year, the average attendance being 250. The two prominent classes of this school being the Baraca and Philathea class es. The program for today: Song, "Sweet Hour of Prayer,” by school. Prayer for Peace, by Prof E. M. Os borne. Apostles Creed, by Mrs. T. W Bunch. Scripture Lesson, by Miss Etta May Ellington. Lesson Period. Song, by the whole school. The Ten Commandments, by 10 lit tle girls. Ready, by Miss Flewellyn Goodrich. Talk on prayer, by Rev. J. F. Rob erts. Pleading for prayers, by J. C. Platt. Solo, by Miss Myrtis Tinsley. The' public is cordially invited td attend. This school meets each Sun day afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. Every Sunday is an opportunity of giving and receiving good for those who realize their needs and who seek to be ben efited. Every church is a congregating place for those who want physical and mental rest —moral and spiritual strengthening. We are fortunate to retain, or acquire, the ability to turn aside from activities, worries, vexations and cares; it is a priv ilege to find solace and satisfaction in the quiet hour of the Sunday service. Coming in an attitude of worship, we get full value, ac cumulate strength, and appropriate the power intended for worshippers. Spiritual strength is only possible to those who appre ciate their need of it, who really want to get the value from it. “Going into closets” doesn’t necessarily mean we are to do that literally, but we are to take ourselves, mentally, away from cares and vexations, and activities of the world, and give to ourselves the privilege of a mind undisturbed by the ordinary things of life. The servies of the Sabbath will fit our personal and in dividual needs, and bring us to a broader strength to help in making ourselves better, the community better, the world better. The Gospel is the only Panacea for the restlessness of the times ! Share the blessings; establish its value; spread its worth! jMpitviptews BAPTtST. Second Baptist Church O. P. Gilbert, pastor. Preaching by the pastor at 11:15 a. m„ theme: ”A Successful Life”—A sermon to fathers: 8:00 p. m„ theme, “The Demands for Peace,” special service in keeping with the president's proclamation. Sunday school at 10:00 a. m., W. y. Fleming, superintendent. You are invited to come to all services. EPISCOPAL. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Rev. G. Sherwood Whitney, recto.. Seventeenth Sunday after Trinity, Oc tober 4. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m. Service of prayer for peace, followed by Holy Communion and sermon, at 11a. m. No evening service. Monday, 5 p. m., meeting of the Bishop Elliott Society. LUTHERAN. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church No. 548 Walker street, Rev. P. J. Bame, pastor. Divine worship at 11:15 a. m. and at 8:00 p. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m„ Geo. H. Gercke, super intendent. Rally Day exercise in Sun day school. Everybody invited to come and see and enjoy this exercise. Coun cil meeting Thursday evening at 8:15 o’clock. PRESBYTERIAN. Reid Memorial Church Preaching at 11 a. m. and at 8:15 p. m„ by the pastor-elect, Rev. S. L. SUNDAY SERVICES AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN Dr. Joseph R. Sevier to Preach on Two Interesting Subjects in Morning and Evening. Dr. Joseph R. Sevier will preach Sunday at the First Presbyterian church using as his subject: “Christ came to guide our feet into the way of peace.” At the evening hour he will preach on the "Young people and their temp tation.” The program : Morning Service. Organ Prelude. Anthem, "Trust Ye the Lord For ever"—(Schnecker). Offertory, "Let Us Have Peace”— (Gaff-Bell). Peace hymn, Misses Hull and Bat tle. Organ Postlude. Evening Service. Prelude, “The Heavens are Telling” (from "The Creation”) (Haydn)—Or gan and Orchestra. “I’m a Pilgrim, Mr. Luck and Chorus. Meditation Religieuse, (Gottschalk) Organ and Orchestra. "The Love That Seeks,” Misses Mi riam Lanham, Marion Battle and Choruß. "A Hymn of Peace," (John Haynes Holmes) —Time No. 66 in Hymnal. Offertory’, ’’God of our Fathers” ( Schnecker) —Quartet. Postlude, “Freedom’s Herald,” Cho rus. FIRST CATCH YOUR VICTIM. The Old 'Un—Pluck, my boy. pluck; first and last; that is the one essential to success in business. The Young 'Un —Oh, of course, I quite undrt-stand that. The trouble is find ing some one to pluck.—Cuban Times. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4. McCarty. The Sacrament of the Lord** Supper will be administered in con nection with the morning service. Special prayer will be offered for iip ternational peace. Sunday school at 9 p. m. Rally Day. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8:15 p. m. Greene Street Presbyterian Church M. M. MacFerrin, pastor. Sun dal school Rally Day at 9:45, visitors wel« come. Autumn Communion of th« Lord’s Supper and reception of mem bers at 11:15 a. m. Peace service anti sermon at 8:00 p. m., subject, “Th< World’s Treaty of Peace.” First Presbyterian Church Comer Telfair and Seventh street? Rev. Joseph R. Sevier, D.D., paste? Divine worship with sermons by tht pastor at 11:15 a. m. and 8 p. m. Peac< Sunday will be observed at each ser vice. Sunday school Rally at 4 p. m, with attractive exercises, and offerinj for Sunday school extension. Evening service of song and praise. Seats frea A cordial welcome to all. colored churches catholic. Church of the Immaculate Conceptloi Corner Gwinnett and 11th streets Masses at 7:30 and 10 a. m.( Beginning of winter order.) Night service at i o'clock. Rosary, sermon and benedic tion. On week days, mass at 7 a. m HYMN FOR PEACE AT THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN God of the nations near and far, Ruler of all mankind. Bless Thou Tuy people as they strive The Paths of peace to find. The clash of arms still shakes ths skies. King battles still with king. While through the freighted air oi night The bloody tocsins ring. But clearer far the friendly speech ol scientist and seers The wise debate of statesmen and The shout Of pioneers. And stronger far the clasped hand* Of labor’s teeming throngs. Who in a hundred tongues repeat Their common creeds and songs. Oh, Father, from the curse of war. We pray Thee give release And speed, oh, speed, the blessed day Of Justice, love and peace.” —John Haynes Holmes. THE BROTHERHOOD BIBLE CLASS MEETS SUNDAY The Brotherhood Bible class of the Woodlawri Methodist church will meet as usual Sunday morning at 10 o’clock. Mr. S. P. Marsh, who is now teaching this class, is one of the most efficient Bible class teachers in the city, having had long experience* in teaching the Bible, his talks on the Bible lessons are always very inter esting. This class is now having an average attendance of about 50 per sons. The officers and members give all men a cordial invitation to meet with them Sunday morning. The male qnartett, consisting of Brothers, Benson, Johnson, Hamilton, and Videtto, will again sing several several special selections for the class.