Indianapolis Times, Volume 38, Number 286, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 March 1927 — Page 4

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TRULY WATSONIAN Hastening to offer an alibi for the many public buildings he had promised to various Indiana cities, which will not be built this year, Senator Watson rushes to assure that he favors a change in Senate rules which will not permit any one to talk him away from the pork barrel in the future. The plain, bald truth is that the old guard killed the public buildings bill, appropriation bills to provide for widows of veterans, hills to run the Government because that old guard feared what Senator James Reed of Missouri might discover in the way of frauds if the committee which he heads is given authority to continue. The two Senators from Indiana were a part of that little group which declared that no matter what happened to the Government, they would not permit Reed to raise the issue of corruption by exhibiting proof of corruption. The method of killing this resolution was the time honored “filibuster,” which means that Senators talk until Congress ends its sessions through constitutional limitation. A filibuster is possible only in the closing days of a session. Under the Senate rules, any Senator may talk as long as he pleases. There can be no vote as long as any Senator desires to talk. Nor can any other bill or resolution be considered, until the particular resolution or bill under consideration has been voted upon. A little group of old guard Senators determined that they had had enough at Reed’s investigations into a campaign corruption. It was an open secret that his committee intended to make further investigations in only one State aside from Illinois, where Insull, utility magnate, had been exposed and Pennsylvania, where an orgy of spending shocked the Nation. That one other State, although unnamed, was probably Indiana. The new resolution would have given Senator Reed and his committee the power to inquire into what happened at Gary and Evansville and in the many counties where the absent ballots gave Watson and Robinson their slight pluralities. A large majority of the Senate, Republicans and Democrats, favored further investigations. The group to which Watson and Robinson are attached,' objected. It made no difference to them that there would be no public buildings, needed in many cities in luiana, if they could bud stop this threatened inquiry. It made no difference to them that various branches of the Government will be embarrassed and probably cease to function, if they could avoid that searching eye of Reed. It made no difference to them that the widows of Civil War veterans and men who fought in the late war would go without their pensions, if they could escape this investigation. At every point in the long battle to secure a vote, Senator Reed offered to stand aside and vote on any or all of these measures if the old guard would consent to a vote on his resolution. His resolution had precedence on the calendar. He was entitled to a vote on it. At every point the old guard, by refusing to permit an investigation of corruption, has made corruption the great issue. The old guard called attention of the Nation to the fact that it fears inquiry into the methods by which its members were elected. It has made an amazing confession that corruption of Government does exist. Innocent men do not fear inquiries. Innocent men do not go to such lengths to avoid investigations. > It requires considerable nerve, even for Watson, to rush the word home that he favors a change of rules that will permit him to get building funds in the future and still retain the power of a minority to block investigations into charges of fraud. Watson continues to paint his own picture of himself so that none can fail to recognize the brand of his statesmanship.

TELL THE GOVERNOR The Governor has not yet signed or refused to sign the bill which would prevent the people of this city and of Evansville and New Albany from adopting the city manager form of government until after the present mayors have served their terms. Many hundreds of leading citizens have told the Governor that they are against this invasion of their rights as citizens, for tha tis what this measure means. When the present mayors were elected, the law provided that the people could at any time change to the city manager system. The mayors were elected with that provision as a part, of their contract with the people. They not only accepted office on thi3 basis, but they actively engaged in campaigns to get the job under that condition. Now they have succeeded through a combination of Republican and Democratic machine influence to pass a measure, which if it becomes a law, nullifies that part of their contract. They ask that they be protected in their jobs against any desire on the part of the people. The measure was especially designed to protect Mayor Duvall of this city and Mayor Males of Evansville. It also protects a mayor at New Albany, a Democrat, and by the aid of utility loggyists, enought Democratic votes were hearded up for the measure to pass it. It is a law which is designed to protect bad government or at least a government with which there is dissatisfaction. It is a measure which by inference declares that the people can not have the right to obtain the benefits of the city manager system of government. It is a measure which has the support only of machine politicians and the opposition of leaders of business and industry, of leaders in every civic movement for decency. The Governor can prevent this measure from becoming a law. It requires his signature. If enough good citizens protest, it is inconceivable that Governor Jackson will plainly obey the dictates of machine politicians and tell the good citizens of the State that he does not care what they wish or desire. _ The time to protest is now. The Governor alt •

ready has the telegraphic protest of hundreds of good citizens. • He should have the personal protest of every citizen who believes that the people have a right to protect themselves against bad government.. Write to him. Telephone him. Go up to the State House and tell him. That is the one chance of beating the political machine which has high hopes of many things in the near future and which needs just this sort of protection. DAWES OFFERS WRONG REMEDY The unhappy jam in which the United States Senate found itself in Us closing days, with the consequent failure of explanation needed to carry on the Government’s business, has drawn new attention to the campaign of Vice President Dawes for a change in Senate rules. Dawes may be expected to make the most of it. It is said he intends to talk a lot about it between now and the next session. He will, no doubt, enlarge on the * subject of filibusters, made possible by the Senate rules. He is apt to offer the lower house of Congress and its rules as something preferable. Let's see. The shining example of disaster caused by filibuster In the session just ended was the Boulder Dam bill. Four obstreperous Senators talked it to death. They had to talk two full days to do ft. But Boulder Dam died in the House, too. It wasn’t talked to death there. It was whispered to death. And It didn’t require two days of whispering to do it. It required two minutes. It didn't require relays of stubborn statesmen, hanging on to the floor like grim death. It required only three men —the speaker, the majority floor leader, and the chairman of the rules committee. These three men decided Boulder Dam was not to have a chance, and it didn’t have a chance. An exchange of whispers between them decided this, notwithstanding more than half of the House membership was ready to pass the bill. If a remedy is really wanted for the filibustering habit, the present short session of Congress should be abolished. Under the Constitution, a session is held every other year from the middle of December to the fourth of March. In this sit all the lame ducks defeated in the November elections. (The men elected in November do not take their seats linti 1 December of the following year—thirteen months later.) In this short session the effort is made to transact business that can not be completed in so brief a time. Result: Disaster like the one just witnessed in Washington. The Senate understands this and has three times adopted a, resolution for a constitutional amendment that would put an end to the situation. It provides that members of Congress elected in November shall take office in the following January and shall sit until their business is concluded. The House likewise understands this and is ready to adopt the same resolution. But three times the resolution has died without the House membership being allowed —get that word—“allowed” —to vote on it. The little group of autocrats who manage the House by grace of the same rules that Dawes is urging for the Senate, won’t alldw . the members of the House to vote on the question. Senate filibusters frequently are bad. But the regular state of affairs in the House is worse. It is about time that citizens instructed their congressmen to override their leaders and put Congress on a business basis or at least, on a business time schedule. SKEPTICS? NOT FOR LONG Young people at Northwestern University, according to a questionnaire, are largely “indifferent and independent” in the matter of religion. We may take it that Northwestern is not the exception, and that this condition is fairly general in our bigger institutions of learning. At first glance this seems deplorable. But is it, after all? These students are very young; and college is primarily a place for asking questions rather than for getting fixed opinions. Give them time and they'll be all right. The most ardent campus rebel usually settles down very comfortably and quietly within a few years of graduation. The church need not fear that these youngsters are permanently alienated. King Alfonso is coming over to America next year. We suspect it’s propaganda by the big onion men.

ENEMIES HELP REED

By Leo R.'Sack

Senator David A. Reed of Pennsylvania &nd his fellow Republican filibusterers sought to head off the rapidly growing national prestige of Senator James A. Reed of Missouri, but their plans miscarried. What they did, all Washington agrees, is to makp him an imposing candidate for the Democratic nomination for president. Reed emerged a hero from the hectic filibuster. The record is there. He made it and Senators Reed of Pennsylvania, Moses of New Hampshire and Wadsworth of New York, helped to make it for him. Throughout the debate the record shows he was willing to temporarily lay aside his resolution directing a continuation of his slush fund investigation until necessary .appropriation legislation could . pass, but Republican Senators would not let him. The filibuster was a blessing in disguise for Reed. Looking back over the Senate sessions the past few days he, prviately, has much to be thankful .for. Had not Moses, Reed of Pennsylvania and Wadsworth banded together to stop his resolution it would have attracted no attention, but as it is, the driving of corruption out of politics is made a national issue, with Jim Reed in the role of driver. The Missourian says he will not be balked by the Senate action. His insistence on the resolution was in order to handle recalcitrant witnesses, who, like Samuel Insull of Chicago, may seek to defy the committee. The Supreme Court has held that the Senate is a continuing body, likewise its committees. Reed, therefore, will continue with his investigations during the summer. The Congress closed with Jim Reed of Missouri, its outstanding member. This prestige probably will result in much impetus for his presidential bdom. Reed announced he will investigate the Senator election in Colorado. If his investigation should produce the same result as those in Pennsylvania and Illinois, it will have a greater effect on the United States Senate than the others could have.

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MR. FIXIT Alleys, Streets, Sewers Topics of Pleas.

Mr. Fixit, The Times' representative at the city hail will be glad to present your case to the proper city officials. Write him in care of The Times, signing full name and address. All letters arc confidential. The “doggie” problem in Indianapolis seems to have abated. Mr. Fixit bas not received a complaint of this kind for several days. The leading complaint now seems to be bad alleys and streets. Asking for sidewalks and sewers run a close second. Now that the weather bas opened up Mr. Fixit has been assured that these improvements will be carried on with redoubled energy. City Engineer Chester C. Oberleas, told Mr. Fixit that he expects to have the principal paved thoroughfares ingood shape in a month or so. He has ten gangs at worjf patching streets. George Woodward, street •commissioner, said that he thought that by the middle of May he would have all the unimproved alleys and streets in fairly good shape. Dear Mr. Fixit: Please give me information as to when the side walks and curb will be put in on S. State Ave. There was a petition handed to the city in August or September, 1925, for sewers, walks and curb. The sewer was put in last spring but we need walks. The petition was for S. State Ave. from the Belt railroad to'Raymond St. W. M. It. The city engineer told Mr. Fixit that the petition probably was lost during the change of administration. He said that another petition should be presented to the board of works and if not remonstrated would get W. M. R. the desired results. Dear Sir: The alley between Phipps and Euclid Aves. has a large mudhole fifty feet north of Thirtieth St. This alley was the best in the neighborhood until every one began to use it. One load of cinders would let us get in and out with our cars. C. C. The street commissioner said that he would try and get this alley fixed at once. He said that if only one load of. cinders was necessary the people along that alley certainly deserve it. Mr. Fixit: Will you please investigate and see why we can’t get a sidewalk in the 1700 block on N. Tacoma Ave. Two petitions, signed by al! the property owners here, have been presented to the board of works. They will not investigate or give us any Consideration. If there is anything wrong with the petitions let us know and we will make it right. D. F. T. The city engineer told INIr. Fixit that this sidewalk probably would be put in some time in the early summer. That is, he said, if it is not remonstrated. A public hearing on file project will be held soon before the board of works.

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You can get an answer to any question oi fact or information by writing to The Indianapolis Times Washington Bureau. 1322 New York Ave.. Washington. D. C.. inclosing 2 cents in Camas fur reply. Medical, legal and marital advice cannot be given nor can extended research be undertaken. All other questions will receive a personal reply Unsigned requests cannot be answered All Utters are confidential.—Editor. What arc the pygmie races and where do they live? Pygmies are distributed over a wide area. The largest groups are found in the Pltilipines. They are also found in the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal; New Guinea; the Interior of the Malaya Peninsula and in the Congo regions of Africa. With few exceptions they are similar in characteristics. The smallest are in Africa. The men there are seldom more than 4 1 3 feet tall and the women only 3’j feet. How does the Yangtze Kiang River, in China, compare with other great rivers in the world? It is about 3,000 miles long and is therefore exceeded in length by the Mlssissippi-Missourl, the Amazon, the Nile and one or two others. In volume probably it ranks third, after the Amazon and the Congo. From the standpoint of commercial navigation the Yangtze has a greater volume than any other river. It drains an area of 770.000 square miles, equal to . one-third the total area of the United States, and the population of the basin Is approximately 175.000,000, about one-tenth of the total population of the earth. Where are the oldest, salt mines in the world? The Wieliczka mines in Galacia are the oldest. Virtually they constitute an underground city with sixty-five miles of galleries, traversed by more than thirty miles of railroads, and monuments, houses, churches, restaurants and railroad stations—all carved out of solid rock salt. Even the massive artistically patterned chandeliers In numerous chapels and ballrooms are salt. There are subterranean rivers and lakes. One *of the sixteen lakes is navigable and a boat is provided which visitors may hire. The mines have been in operation since the thirteenth century and a depth of 12,000 feet has been reached. How old is Olive Bordon. the movie actress? Is she married? She is IS years of age and is not married.

Movie Verdict APOLLO—“TeII It to the Marines’’ is one of the ten best pictures of the year. A knock- ' out comedy. ClßCLE—Vitaphone made Its local debut here yesterday. A positive sensation. First National has a hokum winner in “McFaddcn’s Flats.*’ Jolly entertainment that makes one thankful for the movips. OHlO—Charlie Davis and his gang make the big noise of joy on this bill. Charlie and his gang are at Palm Beach this week. Easily his best offering this season.

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Vitaphone, a New Important Factor in Amusement World, Makes Debut Here

The "mammy” mood of Al Jolson, the tenor voice of Martinelli in an aria from “ragliaccl,” the string magic of Roy Smeck and a message by Will H. Hays, president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America —all on one bill. That sounds like a mighty big order, but it Is actually happening at the Circlo this week through the medium of the Vitaphone. This new addition to the enjoyment of movie

programs actually ushers in anew day in the movie theater. I first heard the Vitaphone in New York in connection with the presentation of the John Barrymore movie, “Don Juan.” Yesterday it became a part of the amusement life of Indianapolis because the dlirectors of the Circle Theater iVere willing to maintain their

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standard of perfection as applied to music. And so the Vitaphone was the natural thing to introduce at this theater. The debut yesterday caused people to stand in line nearly ail day. When I attended the 5 o'clock show there was a long line Sunday waiting to get to the box office. It is true that it will take time to get all audiences accustomed to the Vitaphone, hut it is so startling to see and hear .A1 Jolson singing “Red Red Robin” as well as one of his mammy songs and hear him say “Say. folks, you haven't heard nothing yet,” that the entire presentation actually becomes magic. I know the vast amount of work that it has taken J. Patrick and his assistants to install Vitaphone in the Circle Theater. It required about four weeks, working at night and ir. the mornings. The work has not been in vain as the Circle auditorium is ideally constructed to get good tone qualities. This was noticed yesterday while Jolson was singing and especially when Martinelli, the operatic tenor, was singing. Will Hays is seen and heard making an opening address explaining this new invention. His voice at the best is not suited to large public gatherings but Vitaphone has caught the voice of Hays. Melody of the uke, the banjo and kindred instruments is projected

Keeping Concert Date at Home 1$ the Thing Now

By Walter D. Hickman “Where are you rushing to now?’’ I was asked last night shortly before 8 o'clock. “To my flat to hear the London String Quartet," I answered. Ten years ago. it would have been impossible for me,,to make such an answer to the question. But the fact was that I was rushing home to hear the London String Quartet give an hour’s concert over the air. With the radio, the phonograph and many books, my home in the last year has taken on anew meaning. It is more than a place to sleep and have my meals. I get wonderful beauty right out of the air by turning a single dial. . Then, I have my phonograph, which I often use as an introductory medium to new artists as well as old, new compositions as well as the standard ones of long standing. Then the printed page awaits me when I desire it. So you see that home may be a mighty pleasant and beautiful place even for a bachelor. If the London String Quartet had played in Indianapolis yesterday in person, I would have reviewed the concert. In a sense, they did play in Indianapolis yesterday because they appeared on the Atwater Kent radio hour. I got them through the Atwater Kent hookup over WSAI( Cincinnati. Three numbers stood out on this program. First, the folk song beauty of Tschaikowsk’s ‘‘Andante Cantabile’’; second, the beauty of theme *

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when Roy Smeck plays his Instruments. The Vitaphone as installed and operated at the Circle is wonderful. The Vitaphone bills or presentations will be changed weekly. As I was asked yesterday many times about the mechanical properities of the Vitaphone, I will try to answer these questions today by relying upon a statement under the head of “The Vitaphone, What It Is and What It Does” in “The Motion Picture,” official publication of Motion, Picture Producers and Distributors of America “of some weeks ago as follows: -•‘Synchronization of motion pictures and reproduced music has been announced ns perfected by the Western Electric Company and It arner Brother?. Inc The n-w evjtem is expected to revolutionize pre*e'nt&tion of motion pictures in the largest metropolitan theaters as well as in the smallest theaters in little towns by providin? complte orchestration and accompaniment. "H. C. Humphrey es the Bell Telephone laboratories explains the sound-proof booth which inclos“? the camera. An mrenious electrical rearing device has been developed whereby the camera and the sound reristerinr apparatus are started and maintained in absolute synchronism. "New electrical sound registerinj system which Is one of the Mfniflcant developments making possible synchronization of motion pictures with complete orchestration accompaniments as well as voee! musi’ These develQpmeus. announced b.i the Wes'ern Electric Conpany and Wa-ner Brothers Pietur-s. Inc. came b'fore thpub’.io for the first time with the presentation of John Barrymore s film. Don Juan ■ C 11. Grove of th Bell Telephone laboratories tells of the wax disc upon which sound, vibrations will be registered. Theleetrfeal system of registering employs a hifrh quality raicrophine of an improved type, electrical amplifying apparatus and a cutting mechanism. "This projection machine gives a motion picture audience both visual and audible entertainment. It is part of anew system announced as perfected by the Western Electric Company and Warner Brothers Pictures. Inc., by means of which complete musical programs, played by the world's greatest musical organizations, will lie available in any moving pietnrp theater. Absolute synchronism'of films with reproduced sound having a naturalness never before attained is accomplished by the new system. , "The projector is no more complicated from the standpoint of operation than an ordinary moving picture projector. No special skill is required of the operator. If the film breaks there is no interference with the accuracy of synchronization. A remarkable new electric reproducer is embodied in this part of the equipment. I believe the above statement from “The Motion Picture” gives a very clear idea, of just what the Vitaphone is. From a critical standpoint. It is my best judgment, based upon my experience with Vitaphone in New York and at the Circle here, that the Vitaphone is the medium through which anew day in music and specialty entertainment, as well as orchestral music, will be brought into the smaller cities in all of its beauty. Anew entertainment day has come Into the life of the Circle Theater. What “Abie’s Irish Rose” is to the, stage, so is “McFadden’s Flats” to the screen. Both are hokum. Both are human and both are “bully” theater. Os course, “McFadden's Flats,” with Charlie Murray and Chester

and variations from the posthumous quartet in D minor by and third, Mozart's “Quartet in D minors None of the real beauty of Mendelssohn was lost by the quartet In playing “Canzonetta" from “Quartet In E flat major, Op. 12." This Is certainly a lot of good music, magnifieiently played, to drag into your home out of the air. The announcer stated that the members of this quartet have been playing together for eighteen years. This accounts, of course, for one getting the impression that the four instruments used is only one. Beethoven was represented on the program by Finale Presto from ‘‘Quartet in D, Op. 18, No. 3." I do not know who the announcer was. but he had #nany interesting remarks to make abou the numbers played as well as the members of the quartet. This really made the concert intimate in spirit. Another successful concert on the air. Guiomar Novaes I am troubled, that I admit. Guiomar Novaes, one of the younger pianists, at this moment seems to be the cause of my trouble. For some reason, the second time that she came on the stage at the Academy of Music yesterday for her recital I seemed to sense a sort of a temperamental conflict. As soon as she reached the piano, she immediately left the stage to directions concerning the lights. In the third part of her recital she left the stage to bring on to the stage a man to do something with the keys of the piano.

Conklin in the leading roles, is just plain hokum. Nothing fancy about it, but the fun is human. I yelled at the most common of the hokum situations and the subtitles were so funny in spots that I took anew lease on life. I am so crowded for time and space as I write this that it is impossible to go into detail about tiffs picture. It started years ago on the stage when the “roost” was a heaven for many a lad. First National has .a rip-snorting funny entertainment in “McFadden's Flats.” At the Circle al! week. And what a week:

HAND IT AGAIN,TO CHARLIE DAVIS AT OHIO It be Palm Eeach days at the Ohio. The reason is that Charlie Davis and his gang, all dressed up In nifty

yatch suits have decreed that today and ill week are Palm Beach days at the Ohio. And what corking good days these Palm Beach days really are. Davis permits his gang to get . Into the Florida atmosphere right at the very beginning of the presentation. Even from a scenic standpoint. the idea is splendidly carried out. Davis introduces three young girls, sisters, who

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go fn for close harmony and when I was present these girls more than made good. Os course Davis himself had a lot to do with it because he had on a smile which seemed to mean, “I like their work and I am sure that you will.” Davis is certainly improving in his showmanship. He is actually coming into his own as a presentation artist. He is wisely refraining from Indulging in too obvious and ancient comedy. His gang has a parody or burlesque upon good old Florida. One of the boys forgot his lines of the song in a solo part, but Davis came right to the front and made the omission one of the comedy items of the bill. Maybe the forgetting of the lines was the part of the business, but if it was not, then Davis certainly knows how to pilot over a bad and sudden bad spot. Davis has a soloist with him this week who completely stops the show. And he deserves to do it. I feci guilty because I have misplaced his name, but his first name Is Bob. And Da(Turn to Page 7)

As far as I was concerned, the pianist failed to register any great appreciation for tho Bacli-Busoni Choral, “Awake the Voice Commands" and Brahm's “Variations” and Fugue on a theme by Haendel. The last number was lengthy and at times appeared colorless to me. Os course, that is my reaction. I may be all wrong, but this I do know that it was not until the first throe Chopin numbers in the second group that the audience responded to the artist in that definite way which carries no doubt as to tho mood of those present. Scriabin’s "Fourth Sonatatwo movements, was a delight and whs beautifully played. The first three numbers of the third group was what I call effective musical theater. The numbers were Poufenc’s "En Auto" from tlie "Promenade Suite,’’ “Serenade" by Strauss and Ilbert's “The Little White Mule." The Poulenc delight was so magnificently played and done in such a spirit of tantalizing fun that the artist was obliged to repeat it before she could resume her program. The closing number was “Fledermaus,” by Strauss-Godowskl, which showed the protection of the artistry of Novaes. This resulted tfn at least two encores. To mo the three Chopin numbers will linger In my memory box as the high lights of this concert. Guiomar Novaes was presented Sunday afternoon by the Indianapolis Maennercbor.

MARCH 7,11^1

Work When Double Is Business or Informatory Explained.

BY MILTON C. WORK The Pointer for today is: A double of a hid of one no trump, or of one, two or threo of * suit, is informatory when made at the first opportunity to double that declaration and before the partner of the doubler has hid or doubled. Ail other doubles arc business. The use of the informatory double by partners resembles in one respect the carrying on of a conversation by two individuals. For the conversation to be thoroughly understood, it is necessary that both participants speak and understand the same language: and the same thing applies even more forcefully to th® use of the informatory double at the Auction Bridge table. To make it effective, it is essential that both partners understand exactly when a double is business and when it is informatory. When there Is any doubt in either mind upon that point—i. o . if the doubler be uncertain whether the meaning lie wishes to convey can be given by a double under th® conditions, or if the partner of the doubler be uncertain as to whether the double was intended to he Informatory or business disaster Is hound to ensue and it is better nod to use the informatory double at all™ The up to date conventional way in which to use the double is set forth in the pointer above given: and if that be understood thoroughly by both partners, many of the troubles that frequently arise in connection with the use of the informatory double will be eliminated. It should be understood clearly that a double of two or more No Trumps, or of four or more of a suit. Is always business regardless of whether or not the partner of the doubler has previously bid; and also that a double of any declaration is business if the partner of the doubler has previously bid or doubled. Used in this way. the informatory double rarely deprives a sound bidder of the opportunity to make an advantageous business double, and yet affords practically all the leeway desirable for informatory doubles. (Copyright John F. Dille Cos.)

of (cffDailq Lenten Dd)otion\j) Prepared by Rev. Charles Emerson Burton, D.D., for Commission on Evangelism M of Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America. Copj-rlflU itn

Topic for the Week “MAN IS A 'SPIRIT" Monday “Spiritual Relations Are Primary" SCRIPTURE: Read Galatian.*. 3:1-14. “Except one be born anew (from above), he cannot see the kingdom of God" (Jn. 3-3). "The water that I shall give him shall become in him a well of water springing up Into eternal life" (Nn. 4:14). “And be not conformed to this world; but be yo transformed by the renewing of your mind" (R0m.12:2). See —Galatians 6:150; James J :Ift: I Peter 1:23. MEDITATION: God is in the fire the plant, the animal. There are higher types of life In which we discern love, joy, peace and all the fruits of the spirit. I may have all the rest, but without the fruits of the spirit I shall fall. I must have right heart relation with the great heart of the heavenly Father. If I am to be a full-sized man 1 must be “born from above." I bow therefore in prayer, waiting upon God for His work of friendship. “That which makes me glad is not what I get. but what I am, and what I am depends on the Spirit,’ HYMN: A Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand,—The shadow of a mighty rock tVithln a weary land, A home within the wilderness, A rest upon the way. From tho burning of the noontide heat, And the burden of the day. :% Upon that cross of Jesus MB Mine eye at times can sec. y Tho very dying form of On# Who suffered there for me; And from my smitten heart with tears Two wonders I confess,— The wonders of His glorious line And my un wort Illness. PRAYER: Pray so true “birth from above;" solution of our problems; establishment of God’s kingdom. Collect —Heavenly Father, whose tender mercies compel our love, wo thank Thee for the gift of Christ our •Saviour. In Him our abort-comings ore filled up: our sicknesses of soul our rebellions of spirit are quelled. For salvation full and free we bless Thee. In the presence of Thy outpouring of love our selfishness stands revealed. Breathe Into ua of Thy spirit that we may be strong to forsake sin, to overcome temptation and to live in the light which Christ supplies. O our Father, grant u# to know something of Thy passion of love. Help us to proclaim the gospel to all mankind. Record our pledge before Thee that we exalt the tilings of the spirit. Amei^B What is the annual consumption of wood in (lie United States? About 22.500.000,000 cubic feet, which is two-fifths of all the wood used annually In the world. Nearly one-half of all the world’s consumption of sawlog Umber and about onethird of the world's fuel wood ara used in this country.