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PLAY DIRECTOR SPEAKS III CHURCH F. A. MacLean Delivers Address On Growth Through Play At St. Thomas All the departments of the Bible school of St. Thomas' Reformed church, gathered in the main church auditorium to observe the festival of Children's Day, and to hear a splendid address on "Growth through play," by F.

MacLean, eity director of recreation. 693 persons were present at the service, which was held at 10 o'clock. There was no morning church service. The church Was tastefully decorated with, flowers, and a large American flag was draped over the altar for the occasion. William H.

Jennings and William Hinnershitz had charge Of the arrangements ofr the day. Iii addition to the program issued by the Reformed Sunday school board, entitled songs were rendered by the members of the primary and beginners departmpnts, and recitations given by Alice Louise Erdman and Helen Hoff master, of the primary department and by Robert Stauffer, Mildred stauffer, Grace Flainmer and Harold Klopp, of the beginners' department. A vocai solo by Miss Myrtle Franks was a feature of the program. The pastor, Rev. Lee M.

Erdman, delivered the invocation and the greeting to the children.1. Mr. MacLean, after being introduced to the Bible school by General Superintendent E. 1 K. Hendricks, who is also a member of the recreation board, spoke in part as fol lows: "On the Russian frontier there were thousands of children who not only did not know how to play, but not even how to smile.

They could nc be given too much exercise, for there wasn't enough food to give them, but we had to divert their minds from the tragedy through which they were passing. It took three days to teach them to smile, and at the end of a week they willing to miss their cocoa a chance at a game. When they returned home they taught the children of their village, the same we taught "What will be do with our games this vacation? Let our ideal this summer be to teach others to. play. Unless you give out, you yill have no room to take in.

Without an ideal we do not grow. "There are two types of persons in life, well illustrated in two ball platers. One is satisfied to reach first base' and play safe, but the other is always striving to reach second. too must always be going farther. We must have an aim and accomplish something.

By growing, we accomplish God's will. "It is not God's fault if we are 'not physically fit; it's ours. We must develop mind and body and soul. The games of the playground are not only of physical value, but for moral developments, in winning by fair playing." Pastor Erdman conducted the evening worship, in observance of 'l rinity Sunday. On Thursday afternoon at 4.15, Trinity season will be observed at the closing sen ice of the children's church; held in the chapel by the assistant pastor.

Mr. Haller will speak on "The God we know." On Wednesday evening the picnic committee will hold its tenth annual strawberry and ice cream festival in the social rooms and on the plaza of the parish house. Over 1200 tickets have already been distributed. Next Sunday, June 18, will be of special interest to St. Thflfnas' congregation, when the head of the Reformed church in the United States, the Rev, Dr.

George W. Richards, will visit the parish to dedicate the recently built Bible school building and parish house. Dr. Richards is the president of the Reformed general synod, and also president of the Theological Seminary at Lancaster. The dedicatory services will be held at 10.30, and br.

Richards will preach the special sermon. He will also speak in the evening. The Rev. A. V.

Casselman, formerly pastor of Calvary church, and now secretary of missionay, education for the denomination, will address the Bible school. WEEK'S SCHEDULE The parish calendar for the week follows: Monday 4.15, volley ball tourney; 4.15, sunshine class for junior girls; 6.45, baseball at seminary field, St. Thomas' vs. Windsor Street E. 7.30, Intermediate boys' gym 'class.

8, monthly meeting of consistory; 8, Queen Esther Circle, Tuesday 4, junior boys' gym class; 4.15, volley ball tourney; 7.30, senior girls' gym class; 8, meeting of main Bible school class No. 8, meeting of tennis candidates. Wednesday 5 to 10, tenth annual strawberry and ice cream festival. Thursday 4, Trinity season children's church .6, joint picnic of service seekers' and 'Bible school class; No. 17 at Hampden park; 6.15, Junior boys' recreation hour; 7.15.

Wolf cub pack; 8, intermediate girls' gym 'class. Friday 4. doll party of Little Mothers' Club. Wives of Consistory members will be guests of honor; 4.15, volley ball tourney; baseball at Eaer park, St, Thomas' vs. St.

Mark's Reformed; 7.15, Troop! 24, Boy Scouts of America; 8, meeting of main Bible school class, No. 6. 1 Saturday 10, junior boys' hike to St. Thomas in the hills. CHRIST EVANGELICAL Yesterday morning the baecalaur ate sermon of the Schuylkill Seminary, was preached in the Christ Evangelical church, and Rev.

E. H. Romig, the pastor of the St. Andrew's Reformed church, delivered the sermon. John H.

Kraemer had charge of the Sunday school session, and 225 wore present. There were 42 visitors present, and three new scholars were enrolled. The offering was $12.51. There were 71 in the ladies' class, and 51 in the men's qlass. John Kraemer's class was the banner class.

Lewis Thompson led the Y. P. A. service last evening, In the evening, the subject of the sermon was "True greatness." Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. I prayer service.

Ladies' Aid society meeting, Tues day afternoon. i Business meeting of the Ladies' Aid society, on Thursday THE READ! NEWb iiMES, A I DAY MORNI NG, UNE ,12, 1922 CHILDREN'S' DAY III REFJCHDRCHES Despite Hot Weather, Attendance at the Various Services Is Large Children's day services were held yesterday morning In the St. Paul's Reformed church, There was a. good attendance, and the morning church service and Sunday school session were combined for the morning. Wdenesday evening the Four Leaf Clover Club will hold a strawberry festival in Odd Fellows hall.

Thursday evening the Camp Fir Girls will give a playlet for which they have been rehearsing for some time." FIRST REFORMED Children's day was observed In the First Reformed, church yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, and there was a. large attendance. Prof. John H. Frizell, of the high school, delivered the address of the day.

S. R. Barnett and Chester Mohn had charge of the service. In the evening the pastor, Rev. J.

F. Moyer, delivered a sermon, his subject being "Does God take the will for the deed." There was a good attendance at this service. Tuesday evening of this week, meeting of the Ladies' Guild, at the home of Mies Sallie Bortz. The congregation and pastor are to help at the Homeopathic hospital this month, the pastor will be the chaplain, and the women of the congregation will gather at the hospital on Thursday for the purpose of. sewing for the institution.

CALVARY REFORMED Children's day was observed yesterday morning in the Calvary Reformed church, and a fine program was given. After the program the children filed into the church auditorium, where a short service was held, and the pastor delivered a brief address, entitled "A bunch of golden keys." Rev. A. Casselman had charge of the evening service. On Tuesday evening, from 5 to 9 o'clock, the annual strawberry festival will be held.

Sandwiches and coffee will be sold, too. Mrs. Kenderdine is in charge. GRACE (ALSACE REFORMED) There ws sad tone added to the children's day services of the Grace (Alsace) Reformed church, yesterday, when it was announced that two of the boys were" drowned, who were regular attendants of the Sunday school. Tlie children's day program was a fine one.

Dr. A. Houser, Philadelphia. the educational secretary of the Sunday, school board, delivered the address of the his subject "Growth." In the evening the subject of the sermon was "The development of spiritual gifts and the text was taken from Luke 2:45. Wednesday evening the King Daughters meet.

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i itu i 1 1 hit i I III death. DEATHS SHOWALTER Mrs. Martin Showalter (nee Lizzie Hoover) died at her residence in Sinking Spring, aged 46 years, 9 months and 13 days. Besides her husband, the following survive: Four sons and. a 'daughter, Reuben, Becek ersvllle; Adam, Sinking; Spring; Martin, Levi and Mnnie, at home; sis grandchildren, brother and sister, Adam Hoover and Mrs.

Levi Moyer, near Wernersville; father, Reuben Hoover, near Wernersville. SELLERS At Womelsdorf, Emma Sellers died of complications at the home of her brother, Jeremiah, with whom she was residing, aged 66 years, She was the daughter of the late Samuel and (Lash)' Sellers and was a mem ber of Zion's Lutheran church. SNYDER Anna Virginia Snyder, aged seven years arid three days, died of typhdid fever at the residence of her parents, Penn avenue and Tulpehocken street, West The parents, grandparents and a brother survive. KEFFER Henry F. Keff er a former resident of Reading, died of a complication of ailments 8 o'clock Saturday evening at liis residence, in Onte launee township, near Gernant's Church, aged 65 years and '4 months, Deceased was ailing four years and was bedfast three months.

Deceased was the son of the late Jacob and Maryr (nee Spies) Keffer. He was an active member of Grace (Alsace) Reformed church, a charter member of the Riverside Fire Co. and a member of the Knights of Golden Eagle, of Leesport. For many years he took a keen interest in Democratic politics. Twenty seven years asro he served on the local school board.

He was a native of Cumru town ship and, prior to engaging in farm insr manv vears aeo. he worked as a oolisher at the old Harbster hard ware plant. Deceased's wife. Mary (nee Dan kle), preceded him in death 21 years He is survived by his second wife, Louise (nee Grube), and the follow ing children: Alice, wife of William Snohn. Reading: Mary Keffer, New York; Bertha, wife of John Riegel, Leesport; Elizabeth and, Floyd Keffer, at home.

Three grandchildren, one ereat erandchild, and a sister, Mary, wife of Woodrow Wummer, Reading, also survive. MENKHOUSE Three weeks after his son. Nor man's, death, Franklin H. Menk house, aged 75 years, died Friday eve house, aged 75 years, died last evening at the National Soldiers' home, at Hampton, Va. Death was flue to a complication of diseases after sickness of several months.

Mr. Menkhouse resided at 1151 12th street, and two years ao enterea tne soiuiers uome. mo Ron. Norman died three weeks ago at the North 12th street address. Mr.

Merikhouse was a carpenter by trade, but had retired a number of years ago. He is survived by one son, William. He was born in Philadelphia and is the son of the late Francis and Elizabeth Menkhouee. He was member of McLean post, G. A.

of this city. He served two enlistments during the civil war. He enlisted on Feb, 151S62, and was "discharged on Oct. 14, 1S62. He re enlisted in June, 1863, and was honorably discharged Nov.

18, 1S65. He was a member of the Reformed denomination. His wife, Amanda (nee Faust), preceded him in death by two years Besides one son. he Is survived by one granddaughter, Hazel Demml, and a sister, Mrs Ag nes Weigner, of Philadelphia. Un dertaker Hennlnger will take charge of the body upon Itsarrlval from Hampton, Va.

BROWN. Emma, wife of Henry H. Brown, aged 58 years, died at 5.40 Saturday morning at her home, 360 North Front street, from a complication of diseases. She had been ill for the past five months and bedfast the same length of time. Mrs.

Brown was born on Jan. 9, 1S64, in Robeson township. She is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bixler.

She came to this city many years ago. Deceased was member of St. Matthew Lutheran church and Nar ragansett Council, No. 67, I. O.

R. M. She was the mother of 12 chil dren, four of whom preceded her in Besides her husband, the ing children survive: William Hattie, wife of John S. Bertolet. James, Helen, wife of Edwin S.

Boyer; Lester, Walter, Florence, wife of George Fisher, and Harry; 11 grandchildren and one brother, Phil ip, all of this city. HELLERICK. Al vaster, widow of Edward Hel lerick, aged 61 years, of 125 North Front street, died on Friday from a complication of diseases. Mrs. Hellerlck was born in Rock land township, Bucks county, and came to Reading 25 years ago.

She was a daughter of the late Jacob and Rebecca Benner. She was a member of St Luke Lutheran church. Her husband died 17 years ago. She Is survived by one daughter, Minnie, wife of George Miller; three grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. How ark Flunk, and one brother.

Titus of Philadelphia. Undertaker Auman removed the body to his retaining rooms. SNYDER. Virginia Snyder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Howard Snyder, died Saturday morning at the home of iiw parents. 493 Penn street, West Read hlie wii'vived by nor parents ar.o fro orother, Lawipni c. SERUOII TOJMDUATES (Continued from First Page.) Rev. Mr. Romig then delivered the baccalaureate sermon.

He' took his text from John 1:39, "And it waB about the tenth hour." His sermon in part was: "At the close of a long life, the Apostle John remembers the day and the very hour of his first meeting with Christ. An hour which, because it marked the' end of his work as a fisherman and began a new order of 'activity. It was the terminal hour. "It was also a germinal hour in that from it sprang, which greatly affected the life of John and, indeed, of the "world. It introduced John to Christ and that introduction changed everything in his life." "This text is applicable to you, young people.1 You are about to go out into the world and into life.

On' Wednesday with its diploma, will be the tenth hour to you scholastically. "But that should not be all. I pray that there may come to you, if it has not already come, a supreme tenth hour of. meeting Jesus. It matters eo much for yourselves and for the children you teach before going to you have had) a tenth hour vision of Christ.

"Ideals are much talked of these days. But many socalled ideals are idols instead. But real true ideals you should have. It means tremendously much to you to be sure that, as you go out Into the world, you have clearly conceived worthy! high ideals. "The ideal must be personal, abstractions are of 'little stimulating force for iflbst young people.

In the person of Jesus, you will flndl that ideal. The hour in propitious for your entrance upon active life but so, if you have met Jesus face to face. "Jesus is the greatest interpreter of life. And it is vastly important for us all, especially to you at this age, to be concerned as to, the meaning of life. Christ said, 'I am the the truth, and the life and I am come that ye might have life and have it more The moral ideals of the two are irreconcilably in.

contrast. If the sad sick world is to be saved, the ideas of life given by Christ must win. What was the moral idea of Jesus? I think It may be well stated in saying, it is the lacking the most of one's not for the self, but for the common good. "What the world needs most today is genuine Christian culture. The artist Millet painted "The Angelus." An artist friend asked to criticize It said, 'Your sky is leaden, Millet took his brush and with a few strokes brightened "the sky and now that picture speaks a great message to millions.

"May some such touch lighten up life's sky, come to you. May there come to yout a supreme truth, hour which shall, change the' current of your life as it changes your conception of an hour, memorable to you, as to John, to your dying day." TRINITY LUTHERAN At the morning services in Trinity Lutheran church. Rev. E. P.

Pfat teicher pastor, the sermon was de livered by Rev. Luther Reed, D.D., who also' assisted in the administering" of the holy communion. The evening services were in charge: of Luther A. grouse, a son of who is enjoying a brief vacation before beginning his active pastorate at Ridgeway, Pa. the vacation of the pastor in August, Trinity's pu filled by Prof.

Charles D.D., and Prof. F. D.D. The nursery committee yesterday consisted of Mrs. A.

Kissinger and the Misses Sara Gerhart and limma Kissinger.1 iTor next Sunday it 'twill be the Misses Anna Martha Balmer, and Anna Fehr. The calendar for the weeic follows: Beneficial Brotherhood on" Monday evening at 7.45. Boy Scouts, Thursday evening at 7.30, Luther League whether I 'Business meeuag, xnui suaj etemug at 8. Girl scouis, naay aiiernoon at 4.10. Choir rehearsal, Friday even ing at 8.

PARK EVANGELICAL The Near East relief sent speaker to the Park Evangelical church yesterday. He was an Armenian, and gave a word, picture of conditions in thnear East. The Sunday school session was well attended, and there were eight visitors in attendance. Boy Scout meeting, Monday even ing. Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the pastor's aid will hold their last service for the season, and a basket lunch will be enjoyed.

On Tuesday evening the quarterly conference will meet, also. Wednesday evening, prayer service. Next Sunday morning children's day will be observed, and in the evening the service will be held at 8 o'clock. PAUL06 Anastasia, infant daughter of William and Jane (nee Melon) Paulos. died at the residence of the parents, 633 South 10th street, at 7 a.

m. yesterday of convulsions, aga4 10 months. Besides the parents a brother, Theodore, and a sister, Madeline, survive. The parents are membrs of St. Con stantlne's Orthodox church.

Mr. Paulos is the proprietor of the Washington restaurant, 9th and Penn streets. 1 ii THE DAY III HOLY CROSS II. E. Holy Cross Methodist church had special Children's Day services on A feature of the program were addresses by Mr.

and Thomas U. BrlnjUtn, missionaries from me jseig an uongu, aiiiv.h wnu nave been sup)orted for the pust yeurs by Holy Cross church and Sunday school. services were held at 10.30 o'clock in place of the regular church service and weae in charge of Superintendent Jere H. Burr, assisted by Mrs. Leon Darrah, superintendent of the primary department.

The program is as follows: Processional, primary department; praver. Mr. Brintan; nglng, school: recirtf Barbara Billman; recognition of birthdays, in charge pf Mrs. Ipit will 1 bo i L'ndefnuh; offering; Mr. 1 lacjbs.T John DayT baptism of.

infants. Dr. Brinton: school; singing. "God Cares for me," boys' chorus. 'HJome.

rain or shine." Jane Wise; recitation, blueb'rd's so sunny." Joe1 Weightman; exercise. "Roses of June," May: Wynn, Betty Fisher. Raidel Levengood, Anna Lucille Morris; collection speech, Joe Baushsr: recitation, sunshine." Dorothy Snieitzer: recitation, "Christ's 'Joe Rorke; recita tion, "I'll tell you something nice," Jack "Little folks." Phyllis Peel, Mafgaret Singleton. Jane Levengood, Margaret Jane Deakyne. Recitation.

"Little Billy Krlck; recitation. "A sweet little miss," Betty; Smeltzer; recitation, "Roses for Children's dAy." Jane Rorke; solos and chorus. "Serving my Savior," Jane Levengood and primary department; address Mrs. Thomas B. Britton; violin solo, by David Hill; graduation of primary de partment.

Jack Murley and Heber Parger, graduates; singing, school; benediction. Dr. Lindemuth. CHILDREN'S DAY AT ST. PETER'S M.

E. CHURCH In St. Peter's M. E. Sunday sch6ol Children's 'Day was observed with the following program: Orchestra; song of praise; responsible reading; prayer; "Praise His holy name;" welcome, Harold Well fly; The best place, Clyde Donahow er; Children's song, Primary department; The sweetest flower, Lucy Becker; eello'soloj The ireless, Primary boys; Unto Him we love: My flower friends, Gwendolen Wanner; announcements; offering; orchestra selection: pastor's five minutes; Children's day, Margaret Powell: A happy day, Violet Fagan; "If" exercise, Primary girls; junior song, "He Is God; And the roses bloomed.

Ruth Clark; orchestra; A little, boy, Bland We will not forget; exercise, Our day, Girls of primary department; Children's Day, Monroe Sherman; Spring' thanksgiving, 'seven f.f VACATIOIN I At I OS the Mountains, the or the Lakes? iiliiliiii'liiliiliiliiliiliiliiiuiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiniiiiiiiciiniiitiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiuininiu Anderson Thru I Frank Warren AndeVson, 27, for. mer army aviator who was shot to song." Ada Bush: recitation. death in a hotel at Kansas City, Ma Miss Marie L. Beal. nurse, of Springfield, 111., is charged with his death.

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