Indianapolis Times, Volume 35, Number 167, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 November 1923 — Page 3
MONDAY, NOV. 26, 1923
MAN CAN BE BOTH SHOWMAN AND A GOODCHRISTIAN Rev, Cunningham Bases His Sermon on the Life of P, T. Barnum, “Can a man be both a showmaan and a Christian?" Dr. Edwin Cunningham, pastor of the Central Universalist Church, asked and answered that question Sunday in a sermon on ‘"The Religion of P. T. Barnum." "There was a day,” Rev. Cunningham said, "when the answer would have been an emphatic ‘no.’ There are still some who look upon the stage, the theater, the circus as evil and inconsistent with the baptismal vow. "When Stone, the actor, recently became a professed Christian, many were the demands that he give up his profession. Sergt. Alvin York, the World War hero, wlm spoke in In- j dianapolis soon after tne war, was reported to have turned down a $50,000 j a year offer to go on the stage be- j cause he felt that the stage was in-1 consistent with the Christian ideal of service. f “But times change, and so do men’s opinions. The church, the stage and the circus need not be enemies. Human nature is such that it craves both God and amusement. Those who take up the work of entertainment as a profession can render a real service to their followmen. True Fun Conies From God, Not The Devil "God made it possible for man to have a sense of humor. True fun Is of God, not the devil. If God does not have a sense of humor, the hereafter will be a drearisome life compared to the present. "P. T. Barnum was by profession an entertainer —a showman. For fifty years he used all his gifts to make others happy. Through his museum, his theater, his securing of the service of Jenny Lind in America, and through his circus, Barnum did his best to meet the demand of human nature for amusement. “Unlike the majority of his fellow professional entertainers, he mixed his religion with his work. Barnum was a zealous Christian, a member of a Protestant communion, a lover of God and man through discipleship to Jesus Christ. "While pre-eminently an entertainer, he did much to elevate the theater. He eliminated the barroom and the section of scfUs reserved for women of the street to ply their trade; he permitted no indecency of dress or language. All of these were characteristics of the theater of his day. Itanium Was an Advocate ©f Principles of Prohibition "He w:is a strong advocate of the religious principles of prohibition. In the field of advertising. M. R. Werner it, his biography calls him the father t f publicity in America. "All professional entertainers will Think more highly of their calling end be inspired t ofree it of all debasing features through a study of the life of Barnum. To him, entertainment was a sacred task. He took God into partnership. The result was success. America has never produced a more popular and successful entertainer than Barnum. "He had an inexhaustible store of faith in his own gifts. In spite of innumerable betrayals and injustices, he held an implicit faith in man’s desire for goodness. He had faith in God. He never doubted that God was going to succeed in his design of winning all men unto Himself,” Dr. Cunningham said. THANKSGIVING DAY IS SPLENDID EVENT Kev. Gunsolus in Sermon Draws Leeson From Spirit of Week. "Thanksgiving is or should be made one of the most uplifting anniversaries in the year,” the Rev. Charles H. Gunsolus said Sunday night at the Brightwcod Congregational Church, in delivering his annual Thanksgiving message. "Praise, which is the main business of Thanksgiving day. should be present in all the activities of the year,” he said. “Thanksgiving should be life's keynote. * “Thar ksgiving is the natural outcome of thought-giving Thanksgiving day originated in a time of great despair among the early settlers of New England. It was proclaimed in
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SUSANNE KEENER Unaccompanied choral singing under Ideal aspects will be heard next Monday night at Caleb Mills Hall when the Mendelssohn Choir of Indianapolis, comprising 125 cultivated voices, will be heard in its seventh annual fall concert under the direction of Percival Owen. The Mendelssohnians will be assisted by the young coloratura soprano of the Metropolitan Opera Company. Miss Suzanne Keener, who will render a group of operatic and classic numbers and also sing the eopranoo solo parts in the choir’s rendition of ’’Gallia,” Gounod Sacred motet. This will be the only number” by the choir which will be sung with accompaniment. The program wall start at 8:20 o’clock promptly and will be as follows: The National Anthem 1. Sanetus (from the Miss* Papae MarceHl) Palestrina 1. Constanze from "Entfuhrungr". .Mozart Miss Keener. 3. (a) The River Floweth Strong. , My Love R'-rers (b) Death on the Hills Elgar (c) Farewell. Carnival (from the opera) 'Snyegouro*ehka ’ Rimsky-Korsakoff 4. (a) I’ve Been Roaming Horn (b) Sy’re’in Sinking (c) A Joyful Song Kuntz (Written for and dedicated to Miss Keener.) Mi-s Keener. —lntermission—--5. (a) The Trumpeter (male voices) .Dix (b> Border Ballad (male voices). Maunder 6 Reg nava Vd S.’enzlo (from “Lucia”) Donizetti Miss Keener. 7. Gallia Gounod Miss Keener and Mendelsohn Choir. A-compani-=ts—Mrs Perceva' Owen for th' Choir Solon Alberti, for Mias Keener one of their assemblies to proclaim ;i fast. “An old farmer arose, spoke of ihelr provoking Heaven with their complaints. reviewed their mercie) and showed that they had much to be thankful for. He moved that, instead of fasting, they should appoint a day of thanksgiving. This was done and the custom has been continued ever since. “Jesus cleansed the ten lepers, hut only- one re*::rned to give thanks. Jesus said, 'Where are the nine?’ The lepers were guilty of the sin of in gratitude and are typical of the world today,” he said. OHIO PASTOR IS INVITED Park Christian Church Extends Offer to Rev. J. A. Long. The Rev. J. A. Long, pastor of the Wilmington Christian Church of Wilmington, Ohio, has been asked to fill the vacancy in the pulpit caused by, the dea'h of the Rev. J. D. Garrison at the North Park Christian Church, Kenwood Ave. and Twenty-Ninth St.
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Members of the local congregation extended the offer Sunday and the Rev. Mr. Long is expected to arrive here today to confer with church officials. RECORD ATTENDANCE 9,150 Are R ported by Christian Churches in City, An attendance of 9,150, or more than 1,200 over any other Sunday, was reported today by the Christian Church Sunday Schools for Sunday. Total offering was $2,000. Attendance figures: Central Christian, 1,421; Third Christian, 1,346; Engtewood Christian, 434; North Park Christian, 433; Olivo Branch Christian, 429; Hillside Christian, 425. Fifty additions also were reported. CATHOLIC BENEFIT FESTIVAL Event for Holy Rosary Church Is Planned by Societies. A benefit festival for the new Holy Rosary Church and convent, 516 Stevens St., Is being planned by the members of the Columbus Court of the Catholic Order of Foresters and the St. Rita Ladies’ Societies at Tomlinson Hall next March. A program committee has been named. Prizes will be given. CHURCH DEBT IS CLEARED Bethany Christian Members Celebrate Event Sunday. Completion of payment on the church debt of the Bethany Christian Church was celebrated Sunday. The Rev. T. A. Hall, pastor, spoke on “The Apostle’s Program and Present Conditions.” HOPE OF EUROPE IS YOUTH Australian Soldier-Poet Talks at Y. M. C. A. Big Meeting. The young men of Europe are the hope of that continent because they want peace, said Tom Skeyhill. Australian soldier-poet, addressing the Y. M. C. A. Big Meeting Sunday afternoon in English's Theater. “I asked young men in Russia If they believed in bolshevism,” he
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Meetings Here Tuesday Federal Savings and Insurance Company. Meeting. Dinner. Lincoln. Lambda Chi Alpha. Luncheon. Chamber of Commerce. Paint, Oil and Varnish Club. Luncheon. Chamber of Commerce. Ladies’ Whist Club. Severln. American Chemical Society. Lyncheon. Chamber of Commerce. St. Mihiel Loer Post, American Legion. Luncheon. Chamber of Commerce. Indiana Purchasing Agents. Luncheon. Severln. American Legion. Luncheon. Severln. American Legion, Post. 48. Luncheon. Board of Trade J. A. A. U. Luncheon. Chamber of Commerce. Gyro Club. Luncheon. Lincoln. Mercator Club. Luncheon. Spink-Arms. B. P. O. E. No. 13. Meeting. Denison. University of Michigan Alumni. Luncheon. Lincoln. Annual Inaugural Party for Rotarians. Claypool. Annual State Three-Cushion leet. Cooler’s Billiard Parlor No. 1.
stated. “Many said they did not. When I asked them why they didn’t overcome it they declared that bad government and peace was better than war.” JUST CRACKERS AND MILK Sacrificial Meal Will Aid Orphans, Christian Pastor Appeals. “Make your dinner on crackers and milk,” suggested Rev. Allan B. Phil putt, Central Christian Church, in asking his congregation Sunday to
observe Golden Rule Sunday, Dec. 2. “It is the first Sunda% after Thanksgiving, when most of us will not want a great deal of food,” said Dr. Philputt. “Diet of crackers and milk will do us all good, and the difference in the cost of that and the usual big dinner will buy food for many little Bible land orphans.” In most city churches Golden Rule Sunday was emphasized. Golden Rule headquarters have been established at 528 Peoples Bank Building. Menus for the day are being forwarded to applicants.
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