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Combining the Congregational Year Book, Volume No. 57, and The Christian Annual, Volume No. 63
1934 STATISTICS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The Congregational and Christian Churches * Organization
General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches 5
The National Council of the Congregational Churches 6
The General Convention of the Christian Church 6
Reports of Treasurers '
Statement of Social Ideals ^- ^
Officers, Committees and Commissions 10-13
The General Convention of the Christian Church — Officers and Boards 14
Commission on Missions 1^
Commission on Evangelism and Devotional Life 16
The Corporation for the General Council 1'
The NationaJ Societies 18-28
The Council for Social Action
City Organizations
Other Societies and Organizations 31-34
Theological Seminaries 35-41
Colleges *2
Congregational and Christian Junior Colleges and Academies 43
Congregational Clubs ^^
Necrology 44-65
State Organizations. Officers and Meetings 66-71
Conference Officers — Christian Church 71
Women State Presidents 71
Explanation of Schedules 72
Annual Statistics of Churches — Schedules 73-261
Summary I — Comparative Table by States 262,263
Summary II — Comparative Table by Years 264
Supplementary Summaries .- 265
International Congregationalism 266
Ordinations 267,268
Clerks 269-308
Church Assistants 309-315
Missionaries of the A. B. C. F. M 316-318
Retired Missionaries of the American Board 319, 320
Pastors not Members of Associations or Conferences, and Licentiates 321-330
Congregational and Christian Ministers in Full Standing 331-393
Last Minute Revisions 394, 395
Advertisements 397-403
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THE CONGREGATIONAL AND CHRISTIAN CHURCHES
Principles of Christian Fellowship
The Congregational and Christian Churches of the United States by delegates assembled, reserving all the rights and cherished memories of their historic past and aflBrming loyalty to the basic principles of unity and democracy in chxirch polity, hereby set forth the principles of Christian fellowship immemorially held by these churches.
We hold sacred the freedom of the individual soul and the right of private judgment. We stand for the autonomy of the local church and its independence of ecclesiastical control. We cherish the fellowship of churches, united in district, state and national bodies for counsel and co-operation. Affirming these convic- tions we hold to the unity of the Church of Christ, and will unite with all its branches in fellowship and hearty co-operation; and we earnestly seek that the prayer of our Lord for the unity of his followers may be speedily answered.
We find in the Bible the supreme rule of faith and life, but recognize wide room for differences in interpretation. We therefore base our union upon the acceptance of Christianity as primarily a way of life and not upon uniformity of theological opinion or any uniform practice of ordinances. (From the preamble of the Constitution of the General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches. )
Form — Congregational and Christian Churches are bodies of self-governing Christian believers organized on a democratic basis in close association with a great body of similar churches throughout the world, covenanting together for religious worship, work, and fellowship, acknowledging Christ only as authori- tative Head.
Origin — Congregational Churches were first organized In England In the Six- teenth Centxiry, in revolt against state control of religious worship. In the demand for personal Christian experience, and in an effort to reproduce New Testament simplicity and democracy.
The Christian churches originated spontaneously In several parts of the United States in the latter part of the eighteenth century. In each instance the movement was a revolt against overhead control of local churches and ministers.
Principles — They believe in a free Kingdom of God under the sole authority and leadership of the Spirit of Christ, insuring freedom of the individual soul, liberty of conscience, the independence of the local church, and the free fellow- ship of the churches.
Ideals — Democratic life and organization, simplicity and vitalitjr of faith, intellectual freedom, educational efiRciency, evangelistic purpose, missionary zeal, social passion, unsectarian fellowship, unselfish devotion to the extension of the Kingdom.
Practice — Congregational and Christian Churches emphasize beliefs In which all evangelical Christians agree, exalt nothing trivial or sectarian, repudiate dogmatism and all legislative control, ecclesiastical or civic, of the spiritual life, and seek union of all churches, on the basis of mutual freedom and fellowship. Their rule of action is "In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity."
Achievements — The old world and the new are Indebted largely to Congrega- tionalism for the establishment and progress of the principle of religious tolera- tion. Congregationalism sailed to America in the Mayflower as the church of the Pilgrim Fathers. Settling first at Plymouth, then later fusing with the Puritan colonists that followed them, these founders of Congregationalism spread over New England, and through their democratic ideals laid the foundations for the free church, the free state, the free school, and the free social life of our country. The Congregational churches have been the pioneer Protestant churches of our nation in the promotion of education, missions, evangelism, and in most movements for Christian union, religious progress, and moral reform.
While the Christian Church originated later, and therefore did not have the original impact upon the nation's life, and while its numbers and resources have not been so large its ideals and principles have been identical with those of the Congregational churches.
The Local Church — The local church Is the center and soul of the whole organization. It is self-administering and is the final arbiter of all questions relating to its own life.
Fellowship with churches of like organization differentiates these churches from the so-called independent church. This fellowship is held in associations, state or district conferences and the General Council described below.
The Association — A church is recognized denominationally by securing mem- bership in some association of churches, usually consisting of from ten to fifty such churches, located in geographical proximity to one another. These associa- tions are for the purpose of mutual stimulation, the holding of ministerial cre- dentials for ordained ministers and the performance of common Christian service.
The State Conference — The state or district conference is made up of the churches within its bounds holding membership in the several associations. Mutual helpfulness to all the churches, and as ordinarily organized, the carrying forward of church extension and missionary work within its own borders, are the functions of the conference. Usually the conference maintains a paid super- intendent and a central office. A directory will be found on page 17.
The General Council — What the State Conference is to the state the General Council is to the nation, with appropriate variations. It also becomes the unifying agency for coordinating the organization and work of the missionary societies. (See following pages.)
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GENERAL COUNCIL ORGANIZATION
The General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches was organized on June 27, 1931, at Seattle, Washington, for the purpose of carrying on the functions hitherto performed by the National Council of the Congre^- tional Churches and the General Convention of the Christian Church. The older organizations continue their formal existence for the time being for possible legal requirements. Details of organization will be found on the following pages.
PURPOSE
The purpose of the General Council is to foster and express the substantial unity of the Congregational and Christian churches in faith, purpose, polity and work; to consult upon and devise measures and maintain agencies for the pro- motion of the common interests of the Kingdom of God; to co-operate with any corporation or body under control of or affiliated with the Congregational or Christian churches or any of them; and to do and to promote the work of these churches in their national, international and interdenominational relations, and in general so far as legally possible to perform on behalf of the united churches the various functions hitherto performed by the National Council for the Congrega- tional churches and by the General Convention for the Christian church, it being understood that where technical legal questions may be involved the action of the separate bodies shall be secured. (Article II of the Constitution.)
FUNCTIONS
As the name indicates, the General Council Is a voluntary organization of Congregational and Christian churches for the purpose of conference regarding their common interests. The central fxmction of the Council is to provide a gathering for useful discussion of questions of concern to the churches, and so to furnish inspiration for increased devotion and effectiveness.
Associated with the function of discussion and inspiration is that of the election of officers and agencies for carrying on the common work of the churches. Specifically, the Council provides for gathering and publishing annually the statistics for the churches as given in this Year Book. For the purpose of stimulating fellov/ship and of coordinating the various agencies offices are main- tained witii a small staff of Secretaries.
MEMBERS
Each State Conference or similar organization of churches Is entitled to elect two members (one being a woman) for each ten thousand members or major fraction thereof. Each local association or similar organization may elect one delegate for each ten churches or major fraction thereof. Each college and theological seminary recognized by the Council is entitled to one delegate. The Moderator, the Secretaries, the Treasurer and editors of national church period- icals are members ex-officiis.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Between the sessions of the Council an Executive Committee chosen by the Council attends to details of business, arranging for the meetings and submitting programs for the same. This committee Is also the agency for correlating the activities of the several Commissions.
COMMISSIONS
The functions of the Commission on Missions are to correlate the ad- ministration of the several missionary societies and boards affiliated with the Council in the interest of economy and efficiency, and to promote the appeal for benevolent funds. Through this Commission it is possible for the Council t-o keep in touch with the wide range of benevolent activity of the churches.
The Commission on Evangelism and Devotional Life maintains an office for service to the churches in the vital field indicated by its name. There are several other Commissions, none of them being charged with executive functions to any extent but rather with study and report, each In its own field, with such cooperation with the executive agencies of the denomination as seems feasible.
MISSIONARY SOCIETIES
The general missionary societies have as their controlling membership the membership of the General Council itself. Meeting in separate sessions under the direction of their own officers, the membership of each of these societies is in large majority identical with that of the General Council, so that in matters of common concern action taken by the General Council may usually be taken by each of the societies without further discussion, thus giving unity of operation in matters of common concern and making the missionary societies the instru- ments of the churches themselves.
MEETINGS Meetings of the General Council are held biennially in the odd numbered years. The next meeting will be held at Mount Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass., June 16-23, 1936.
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THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES
Organized Oberlin, Ohio, November 17, 1871. Merged with the General Convention of the Christian Church, Seattle, Washington, June 27, 1931. Meets biennially in conjunction with the General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches for necessary legal business. Only such officers, committees and commissions as are necessary to its legal operations are maintained.
Moderator: Rev. Jay T. Stocking, Newton Centre, Mass.
Assistant Moderators: Rev. Rockwell Harmon Potter, D. D., Hartford, Conn. Rev. William Horace Day, D. D., Bridgeport, Conn.
Secretary: Rev. Charles E. Burton, D. D.. New York
Associate Secretary: Rev. Frederick L. Fagley, D. D., New York
Treasurer: Mr. William T. Boult, New York
Executive Committee: The Congregational members of the Executive Committee of the General Council.
Business Committee, Committee on Credentials, Nominating Com,mittee and Commission on E7}angelism and Devotional Life: The Congregational mem- bers of the corresponding bodies of the General Council. The Commission on Missions and Survey Committee: Identical with the members for the General Council.
THE GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Organized Windham, Connecticut, 1819, as the General Christian Conference or Convention. United with the National Council of the Congregational Churches, Jime 27, 1931, at Seattle, Washington. Its corporate life is continued for the time being for the purpose of meeting necessary legal requirements. This has been accomplished by constituting the membership of the Convention of the members of its Executive Committee. Only such officers as are necessary to its operations are maintained.
For list ot officers see page 14.
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THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF THE CONGREGATIONAL AND CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OF THE UNITED STATES
Statement of Net Receipts and Disbursements for the Year Ended December 31, 1934
General Fund Balance January 1, 1934 $ 1.093.16
RGCGiT^tS *
Dues' General $56,999.18
Income on Investments and Bank Interest 815.05
Donations 5.00
Calendar Service— net 695.36 $58,514.59
Disbursements:
Shipping Department — net $ 1,136.55
Year Book— net 7,212.62
Commissions 3,882.19
Advertising and Publicity 2.269.43
Rent 2,971.08
Office Expense 3,135.54
Travel 2,304.65
Annuity Dues 167.25
Salaries — Executives 15,124.99
Salaries— Clerical 7,538.13
Oberlin Meeting— net 3,779.88 $49,522.31
Net Receipts over Disbursements 8,992.28
Balance December 31, 1934 $10,085.44
Mileage Fund
Balance January 1, 1934 $ 5,165.30
Dues Mileage 3,639.31 $ 8,804.61
Less Expenditures 7,226.91
Balance Mileage Fund December 31, 1934 1,577.70
Income Cash Corn Exchange Bank Trust Company December 31, 1934 $11,663.14
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES IN THE UNITED STATES
Statement of Net Receipts and Disbursements for the Year Ended December 31, 1934
General Fund
Balance January 1, 1934 $5,726.44
Receipts:
Income on Investments $1,531.33
Disbursements :
Office Expense $ 45.02
Mileage Fund deficit December 31, 1933 967.21 1,012.23
Excess of Receipts over Disbursements 519.10
Cash in Corn Exchange Bank Trust Company December 31, 1934 $6,245.54
8 Year Book, Congregational and Christian Churches [1934 A STATEMENT OF SOCIAL IDEALS
Adopted by the National Council of the Congregational Chxirches of the United States. October 24, 1925.
We believe in making the social and spiritual ideals of Jesus our test for community as well as for individual life; in strengthening and deepening the inner personal relationship of the individual with God, and recognizing his obligation and duty to society. This is crystallized in the two commandments of Jesus: "Love thy Qod and love thy neighbor." We believe this pattern ideal for a Christian social order involves the recognition of the sacredness of life, the supreme worth of each single personality, and our common membership in one another — the brotherhood of all. In short, it means creative activity in coopera- tion with our fellow human beings, and with God, in the everyday life of society and in the development of a new and better world social order. Translating this ideal
I. Into Education Means:
1. The building of a social order in which every child has the best oppor- tunity for development.
2. Adequate and equal educational opportunity for all, with the possibility of extended training for those competent.
3. A thorough and scientific program of religious and secular education designed to Christianize everyday liie and conduct.
4. Conservation of health, including careful instruction in sex hygiene and home building, abundant and wholesome recreation facilities, and education for leisure, including a nation-wide system of adult education.
5. Insistence on constitutional rights and duties, including freedom of speech, of the press, and of peaceable assemblage.
6. Constructive education and Christian care of dependents, defectives, and delinquents, in order to restore them to normal life whenever possible, with kindly segregation for those who are hopelessly feebleminded. (This means that such institutions as the jails, prisons, and orphan asylums should be so con- ducted as to be genuine centers for education and health.)
7. A scientifically planned program of international education promoting peace and good-will and exposing the evils of war, intoxicants, illiteracy, and other social sins.
II. Into Industrial and Economic Relationship Means:
1. A reciprocity of service — that group interests, whether of labor or capital, must always be integrated with the welfare of society as a whole, and that society in its turn must insure justice to each group.
2. A frank abandonment of all efforts to secure something for nothing, and recognition that all ownership is a social trust involving Christian administration for the good of all and that the unlimited exercise of the right of private owner- ship is socially undesirable.
3. Abolishing child labor and establishing standards for the employment of minors which will insure maximum physical, intellectual and moral development.
4. Freedom from employment one day in seven, the eight-hour day as the present maximum for all industrial workers.
5. Providing safe and sanitary Industrial conditions especially protecting women; adequate accident, sickness, and imemployment insurance, together with suitable provision for old age.
6. An effective national system of public employment bureaus to make possible the proper distribution of the labor forces of America.
7. That the first charge upon industry should be a minimum comfort wage and that all labor should give an honest day's work for an honest day's pay.
8. Adequate provision for impartial Investigation and publicity, conciliation and arbitration in industrial disputes.
9. The right of labor to organize with representatives of its own choosing and, where able, to share in the management of industrial relations.
10. Encouragement of the organization of consumers' cooperatives for the more equitable distribution of the essentials of life.
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11. The supremacy of the service, rather than the profit motive in the ac- quisition and use of property on the part of both labor and capital, and the most equitable division of the product of industry that can be devised.
III. Into Agrictji.tube Means:
1. That the farmer shall have access to the land he works, on such terms as will insure him personal freedom and economic encouragement, while society is amply protected by efficient production and conservation of fertility.
2. That the cost of market distribution from farmer to consumer shall be cut to the lowest possible terms, both farmers and consumers sharing In these economies.
3. That there shall be every encouragement to the organization of farmers for economic ends, particularly for cooperative sales and purchases.
4. That an efficient system of both vocational and general education of youths and adults living on farms shall be available.
5. That special efforts shall be made to insure the farmer adequate social institutions, including the church, the school, the library, means of recreation, good local government, and particularly the best possible farm home.
6. That there shall be a widespread development of organized rural com- munities, thoroughly democratic, completely cooperative, and possessed with the spirit of the common welfare.
7. That there shall be the fullest measure of friendly reciprocal cooperation between the rural and city workers.
IV. Into Racial Relations Means:
1. The practice of the American principle of the same protection and rights for all races who share our common life.
2. The elimination of racial discrimination, and substitution of full brotherly treatment for all races in America.
3. The fullest cooperation between the churches of various races, even though of different denominations.
4. Educational and social equipment for the special needs of immigrants, with government information bureaus.
V. International Relations Means:
1. The removal of every unjust barrier of trade, color, creed, and race, and the practice of equal justice for all nations.
2. The administration of the property and privileges within each country so that they will be of the greatest benefit not only to that nation but to all the world.
3. Discouragement of aU propaganda tending to mislead peoples in their international relations or to create prejudice.
4. The replacement of selfish imperialism by such disinterested treatment of backward nations as to contribute the maximum to the welfare of each nation and of all the world.
5. The abolition of military armaments by all nations except for an internal police force.
6. That the church of Christ as an institution should not be used as an instrument or an agency in the support of war.
7. A permanent association of the nations for world peace and good-will, the outlawry of war, and the settling of all differences between nations by con- ference, arbitration, or by an international court.
We believe it is the duty of every church to investigate local moral and economic conditions as well as te know world needs. We believe that it is only as our churches themselves follow the example and spirit of Jesus in the fullest sense — translating these social ideals into the daily life of the church and the community — that we can ever hope to build the Kingdom of God on earth.
These affirmations we make as Christians and loyal citizens of our beloved country. We present them as an expression of our faith and patriotism. We urge upon all our citizens the support of our cherished institutions, faithfulness at the ballot, respect for law, and loyal support of its administrators. We believe that our coimtry can and will make a great contribution to the realiza- tion of Christian ideals throughout the world.
10 Year Book, Congregational and Christian Churches [1934 OFFICERS, COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS
Honorary Moderator— Rev. S. Parkes Cadman, Brooklyn, N. Y. Moderator — Rev. Jay T. Stocking. Newton Centre, Mass. Assistant Moderators— Mr. John V. Sees, Huntington, Ind.
—Rev. Rockwell H. Potter, Hartford, Conn.
—Rev. William H. Day. Bridgeport, Conn.
—Rev. Stanley C. Harrell, Durham. N. C.
Secretary— Rev. Charles E. Burton, 287 Fourth Ave., New York. N. Y. Associate Secretary— Rev. Frederick L. Fagley, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y. Assistant Secretary— Rev. Warren H. Denison, .507 C. P. A. Building, Dayton, Ohio Treasurer— William T. Boult, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y.
The Executive Committee
Ex-officiis: The Moderator and, as corresponding members, the Secretaries.
Term Expiring 1936: Term Expiring 1938: Rev. Frederick H. Page, Mass. Rev. Arthur H. Bradford, R. I.
Rev. Allan K. Chalmers, N. Y. Rev. Robert E. Brown, Ohio
Mrs. C. J. Chandler, Mich. Mr. John V. Sees, Ind.
Rev. William W. Patton, N. J. Mr. Elbert A. Harvey, Mass.
Rev. Philip S. Sailer. N. Y. Mr. Fred B. Smith, N. Y.
Term Expiring 1940: Mr. Arthur J. Holden, Vt. Mr. Walter C. Roberts, N. Y. Rev. Frank G. Coffin, Ohio Mrs. James Bixler. N. H. Rev. Clarence H. Wilson. Mass.
Corporation for the General Council
Term Expiring 1936: Term Expiring 1938: Mr. John Wallace Young, N. Y. Mr. J. W. MacDowell. N. Y.
Rev. Charles S. Mills. Conn. Mr. H. M. Pflager, Mo.
Mr. Walter C. Gilpatric, N. Y. Mr. Edward L. Scheidenhelm, 111.
Mr. F. H. Leggett, N. Y. Rev. Lewis T. Reed, N. Y.
Mr. Harvey E. Sims. Ohio Mr. Laird C. Dinsmore. N. Y.
Term Expiring 1940: Mr. Horatio Ford, Ohio Mr. J. Howard Leman. Mass. Mr. Leslie R. Rounds, N. Y. Mr. Epaphroditus Peck, Conn. Mr. Alfred C. Howell. N. Y.
The Nominating Committee
Term Expiring 1936: Term Expiring 1938:
Rev. Carl M. Gates, Mass., Chairman Rev. Theodore R. Faville, Wis.
Prof. E. C. Goddard, Mich. Mrs. E. D. Gaylord, Calif.
Rev. L. Wendell Fifield, Wash. Rev. Frederick W. Raymond, Ohio (Sec.)
Rev. Fletcher C. Lester, Va. Rev. Edward C. Boynton. N. Y.
Rev. Walter H. North. Mo. Dean J. E. Taylor, Nebr.
Mrs. W. A. Rowell, 111. Mr. Hermon Eldredge, Ohio (dec.)
Business Committee
Term Expiring 1936: Term Expiring 1938:
Mr. U. G. Reminger, S. Dak. Rev. Motier C. Bullock, Nebr.
Mr. M. J. W. White, Va. Mr. Ralph T. Fisher. Calif.
Mrs. Arthur R. Kimball. Conn. Mr. Clark W. Hammond, N. Y.
Rev. Albert E. Roraback, N. Y. Rev. Charles Stanley Jones, Vt.
Rev. Charles C. Burger. Mo. Mrs. Catherine Waugh McCulloch. 111.
Mr. Harvey E. Sims, Ohio Rev. Richard O. Ficken. N. Y.. Convener
Resolutions Conunittee
Rev. Clayton S. Rice, Wash. Mrs. J. D. R. Steven, Wis.
Rev. Holland F. Burr, Calif. Rev. Harold Kingsley, 111.
Prof. W. A. Harper. Tenn. Rev. John C. Schroeder. Maine Mrs. Frederick Bagnall. Mich.
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Credentials Committee
Rev. Ralph Timberlake, Mass. Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd, Mich. Rev. Edwin C. Gillette, Fla. Rev. Wilson P. Minton, Pa.
Mr. R. M. Campbell, IMebr. Rev. Charles H. Harrison, Ore. Mrs. David Brown, N. J.
Survey Committee
Term Expiring 1936: Term Expiring 1938:
Rev. Allen A. Stockdale. D. C. Rev. Samuel T. Clifton, R. I.
Mrs. E. B. Dean, Nebr. Dr. E. G. Warner, N. Y.
Rev. George C. Vincent, N. J. Mrs. Elbert Read, Iowa
Mr. F. E. Reeve, 111. Rev. Frank J. Scribner, Wis. (Chairman)
Mrs. W. A. Rowell, 111. Mrs. W. B. Henderson, Mo.
Rev. John Stapleton, Pa. Rev. WiUiam T. Scott, N. C.
Strategy Committee
Dean Luther A. Weigle, Conn. Mr. Walter C. Gilpatric, N. Y.
Rev. H. Paul Douglass, N. Y. Rev. John C. Schroeder, Me.
Rev. Oscar Maurer, Conn. Mr. Elbert A. Harvey, Mass.
Mrs. Helen V. Morse, Ohio Prof. W. A. Harper, Tenn. Rev. Frank M. Sheldon, Okla.
Council for Social Action
Term. Expiring 1936: Rev. Allan K. Chalmers, N. Y. Rev. Russell J. Clinchy, D. C. Rev. Buell G. Gallagher, Ala. Rev. Alfred W. Swan, Wis. Rev. Clarence S. Bennett, Ind. Miss Leah Taylor, 111.
Term Expiring 1938: Prof. Willard B. Thorp, Calif. Rev. James Mullenbach, lU. (dec.) Rev. Theodore A. Greene, Conn. Rev. Stoddard Lane, Iowa Rev. Truman O. Douglass, Ariz. Mrs. Stephen Peabody, Wis.
Term Expiring 1940: Rev. John C. Schroeder. Me. IVli-s. Lucius Thayer, Mass. Prof. Arthur E. Holt, 111. (Chairman) Mr. W. L. Richardson, Mass. Mr. Frank W. McCulloch. 111. Rev. Lawrence Wilson, Calif.
Cooperative Ex-officio Meynbers: Rev. William F. Frazier, Conn. Rev. Claton S. Rice, Wash. Rev. Fred L. Brownlee, N. Y. Rev. Fred F. Goodsell, Mass. Rev. Harry T. Stock, Mass. Rev. Harold M. Kingsley, 111.
Commission on Missions
Ex-officiis: The Moderator and Secretary of the General Council.
Members of the Home Board
Term Expiring 1936: Mrs. L. O. Baird, Wash. Rev. M. Russell Boynton, 111. Mr. Arthur B. Clark, Conn. Mrs. F. F. Clark, N. Y. Rev. Thomas T. Giffen, Calif. Mr. Ethelbert V. Grabill, Mass. Mrs. Elbert A. Harvey, Mass. Mrs. Athella M. Howsare, Ohio Mrs. W. L. James, N. Y. Rev. William W. Patton, N. J. Mr. Dwight L. Rogers, Mass. Rev. Theodore M. Shipherd, Conn. Rev. L. E. Smith, N. C. Mrs. D. C. Turner, N. Y. Prof. Luther A. Weigle, Conn. Mr. Charles C. West, N. J. Mrs. H. P. Willcox, N. Y. Mr. Loren N. Wood, N. J.
Term Expiring 1938: Mr. Thomas P. Alder, N. Y. Rev. John C. Blackman, Wyo Rev. Robert W. Coe, Mass. Rev. Edward W. Cross, N. Y Mr. William H. Danforth. Mo. Mrs. F. A. Hall, Mo. Rev. Joel W. Harper, Wash. Mr. A. Leslie Harwood, Jr., Mass. Prof. J. L. Hirning, 111. Mrs. J. H. Homung, Kans. Rev. C. S. Ledbetter, S. C. Rev. Oscar E. Maurer, Conn. Mrs. B. J. Newman, Penna. Mrs. Leslie R. Rounds, N. J. Rev. H. H. Short, Ind. Mrs. Lucius H. Thayer, Mass. Mr. Chester L. Thomas, Penna. Mr. P. R. Ziegler, Mass.
Members of the Prudential Committee, A. B. C. F. M.
Term Expiring 1934: Mrs. James S. Allen, Mass. Rev. W. Frederick Bohn, Ohio Rev. Horace F. Holton, Mass. Rev. Douglas Horton, III. Mrs. William H. MedUcott, Mass. Mrs. M. T. MorriU, Ohio Mr. Elwyn G. Preston, Mass. Rev. W. G. Sargent, R. I. Mr. John G. Talcott, Conn.
Term Earpiring 1935: Rev. Dwight J. Bradley, Mass. Mrs. Robert C. Chapin. Wise. Dr. George M. Crabb, Iowa Mr. Blake Franklin. Calif. Rev. Charles W. Helsley, Maine Miss Elizabeth J. Hurlbut, III. Rev. Ashley D. Leavitt, Mass. Rev. Raymond A. McConnell, N. Y. Mrs. Herman Stark, Minn.
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Term Expiring 1936: Rev. James O. Atkinson, N. C. Rev. William F. Frazier, Conn. Rev. Carl M. Gates, Mass. Mr. Roy A. Hovey, Mass. Mrs. Everett E. Kent, Mass. Rev. Mile E. Pearson, Mass. Mr. Lucius E. Thayer, Mass. Miss Amy O. Welcher, Conn. Mrs. George R. Wilson, 111.
Term Expiring 1937: Mrs. C. E. Camp, Mont. Rev. Paul W. Dierberger, Mont. Miss Louise C. Hazen, Vt. Mrs. Warner James, N. Y. Mr. Arthur Y. Meeker, N. J. Mr. Charles S. Olcott, Mass. Rev. Edward R. Stearns, N. H. Dean J. E. Taylor, Nebr. Rev. Raymond B. Walker, Ore.
Active Members of Council jor Social Action (List See Page 29) Memhers-at-Large
Term Expiring 1936: Rev. Raymond G. Clark, Ohio Mrs. Albertis Montgomery, Okla. Mrs. C. B. Marsh, Mo. Rev. Frank G. Smith, Nebr.
Term Expiring 1938: Rev. Theodore B. Lathrop, Mass. Mrs. Raymond S. Jewett, N. Y.
Conference Representatives, 1938: Mr. Frank C. Atherton, Hawaii Mrs. Frederick Bagnall, Mich. Rev. F. C. Lester, Va. (S. E.)
Commission on Evangelism and Devotional Life
Active: Rev. Vaughan Dabney, Mass. Rev. Dwight J. Bradley, Mass. Rev. Ray A. Eusden, Mass. Rev. Lawrence R. Howard, Mass. Rev. James F. English, N. H. Rev. Frederick W. Alden, Mass. Rev. Paul B. Van Horn, Mass.
Term Expiring 1936: Mr. Mitchell Ward, N. H. Rev. R. E. Brown, Ohio Mrs. S. A. Lloyd, Mich. Mr. C. K. Calhoun, Conn. Rev. J. M. Deyo, Conn. Rev. Asbury Krom, Conn. Mrs. M. J. Sweet, N. C. Rev. Roy C. Helfenstein, Del. Prof. E. W. Lyman, N. Y.
Term Expiring 1938: 1940 Rev. McD. Howsare, Ohio 1940 Mr. Carl Kimball, Ohio 1938 Mrs. A. W. Palmer, 111. 1938 Prof. R. S. Smith, Conn. 1940 Rev. James H. Lightbourne, N. C 1940 Rev. Edward W. Cross, N. Y. 1940 Rev. Moses R. Lovell, Mass.
Rev. George M. Miller, N. Y.
Rev. Frederick K. Stamm, N. Y.
Term Expiring 1940: Rev. Stanley Cummings, Vt. Pres. Harry R. Trust, Maine Rev. Noel S. Breed, Calif.
Commission on Interchurch Relations and Christian Unity
Active : Rev. Morris H. Turk, Maine Rev. Frank H. Gardner, Mass. Rev. Ralph M. Timberlake, Mass. Pres. Robbins Barstow, Conn. Rev. Horace F. Holton, Mass. Mrs. A. M. Parker, Mass. Mrs. W. E. Hocking, Mass.
Term Expiring 1936: Pres. E. B. Dean, Nebr. Rev. Martin L. Grant, Ind. Prof. D. H. Myers, 111. Mrs. Charles R. Wilson, Mich. Rev. Warren H. Denison, Ohio Miss Eliza Kendrick, Mass.
1936 1936 1936 1938 1938 1938 1940
Term Expiring 1938: Rev. Dan F. Bradley, Ohio Rev. Roy B. Guild, N. Y. Rev. L. Wendell Fifield, Wash. Prof. W. A. Harper, Tenn. Pres. Irving Maurer, Wis. Mrs. George Van Dyke, Ind.
TerTn Expiring 1940: Rev. Marion Hall, N. H. Rev. Stoddard Lane, Iowa Prof. John W. Buckham, Calif. Mr. Jacob Smith, N. Y. Rev. Vere V. Loper, Colo. Rev. Charles S. Laidman, 111. Mr. E. H. Hogueland, Mo.
Commission on International Relations
Active:
Rev. Edward C. Boynton, N. Y. 1040
Rev. John M. Phillips, Conn. 1938
Hon. Arthur F. Ells, Conn. 1938
Rev. Orville A. Petty, Conn. 1936
Prof. Jerome Davis, Conn. 1938
Rev. A. Burns Chalmers, Conn. 1936
Prof. Seldon B. Humphrey, Conn. 1936
Term Expiring 1938: Hon. Alfred Coit, Conn. Rev. Harold Cooper, S. D. Pres. Hamilton Holt, Fla. Rev. Fletcher C. Lester, Va. Rev. Clarence H. Wilson, Mass. Rev. Alexander Abbott, Conn.
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Term Expiring 1936: Mrs. Bertha K. Landes, Wash. Mrs. C. E. Greef, Iowa Mr. J. R. Noel, 111. Mrs. B. F. Finkel, Mo. Rev. Dwight J. Bradley, Mass. Mr. H. M. Beardsley, Mo.
Term Expiring 1940: Rev. George A. Neeld, Vt. Rev. Alfred W. Hurst, Tenn. Mrs. Venice Edmondson, Nebr. Rev. Allan A. Hunter, Calif. Rev. Ralph Shrader, Minn. Pres. Albert W. Palmer, 111. Rev. L. Curtis Talmage, Ohio
Commission on Stewardship
Active :
Mr. Gardner Lattimer, Ohio 1938
Rev. Omer S. Thomas, Ohio 1936
Mrs. Fred E. Ulrich, Ohio 1936
Rev. Paul C. Bekeschus, Ohio 1938
Rev. Archie H. Hook, Ohio 1940
Rev. Raymond G. Clark, Ohio 1940
Mrs. C. R. Bissell, Ohio 1940
Term Expiring 1938: Mrs. H. S. Gilbert. Ore. Rev. Harry R. Miles, N. Y. Dr. Alfred Williams Anthony, N. Y. Rev. John L. Lobingier, Mass. Rev. Ernest M. Halliday, N. Y. Rev. John G. Truitt, Va. Mrs. Cleon Swarts, Ind.
Term Expiring 1936: Prof. F. J. Exner, Minn. Rev. H, Roy Phillippi, Mont. Hon. D. S. Remsen, N. Y. Rev. Albert B. Coe, 111. Miss Sylvina Norton, Conn. Prof. George D. Hubbard, Ohio Rev. Paul G. Macy, Mass.
Term Expiring 1940: Rev. Harold W. Moody, Mich. Mrs. C. T. Tinker, Calif. Rev. Harold Skidmore, Mich. Rev. William L. Halfaker, 111. Rev. Edward C. Salter, S. Dak. Rev. Jesse H. Dollar, Ga.
Commission on the Ministry
Active:
Rev. Edwin B. Robinson, Mass. 1938
Rev. Miss Marian H. Jones, R. I. 1936
Rev. Clarence W. Dunham, Mass. 1936
Rev. Fred G. Morecombe, N. Y. 1936
Prof. E. W. Lyman, N. Y. 1938
Rev. Charles C. Merrill, Mass. 1940
Rev. William H. Hainer, N. J. 1940
Term Expiring 1938: Rev. Gail Cleland, Calif. Pres. E. B. Dean, Nebr. Prof. Walter M. Horton, Ohio Rev. Paul S. Kershner, Ohio Rev. Percy V. Dawe, Mich. Rev. Albert D. Stauffacher, Calif. Rev. Herman F. Swartz, Calif.
Term Expiring 1936: Rev. W. M. Alderton, 111. Rev. Joel Harper, Wash. Rev. Stanley C. Harrell, N. C. Rev. Charles H. Harrison, Ore. Rev. Cyrus A. Osborne, 111. Rev. Carl H. Veazie, Wash.
Term Expiring 1940: Mrs. Marion J. Bradshaw, Maine Prof. C. A. Kofoid, Calif. Rev. Robert G. Armstrong, N. H. Rev. Clayton S. Rice, Wash. Rev. A. K. Voss, Minn. Rev. John W. Rahill, N. Y. Rev. Hugh Vernon White, Mass.
Conunission on Church Attendance
Term Expiring 1936: Rev. John L. Keedy, Ohio Rev. Roger E. Treat, Mich. Rev. Gail Cleland, Calif. Rev. Judson E. Fiebiger, N. Y.
Term Expiring 1938: Rev. Clement F. Hahn, Me. Mrs. E. B. Robinson, Mass. Rev. Herbert D. Rugg, N. Y. Rev. William E. Gilroy, Mass.
Term Expiring 1940:
Mr. Roger W. Babson, Mass. (Convener) Mr. Frank Gaylord Cook, Mass. Rev. Vaughan Dabney, Mass. Rev. Edwin H. Byington. Mass.
Members of the Federal Council of Churches
Rev. Fred L. Fagley, Mass. Dr. Fred B. Smith, N. Y. Rev. H. Paul Douglass, N. Y. Rev. Howard Chidley, Mass. Dr. Kenyon L. Butterfleld, N. J. Rev. Frank G. Coffin, Ohio Rev. Jay T. Stocking, Mo.
Rev. Charles E. Burton, N. Y. Rev. Carl A. Voss, Pa. Rev. Allan K. Chalmers, N. Y. Rev. Boynton Merrill, Mass. Rev. Alfred W. Swan, Wis. Rev. Albert B. Coe, 111.
14 Year Book, Congregational and Christian Churches [1934
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF
THE GENERAL CONVENTION OF THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Officers
President, Mr. John V. Sees, Hunting- ton, Ind.
Vice-President, . . - . .
Secretary, Rev. Warren H. Denison, Dayton, Ohio
Treasurer, Mr. J. L. Reck, Covington, Ohio
Secretary oj Home Missions, Rev. A. W. Sparks, Dayton, Ohio (dec.)
Secretary of Foreign Missions, Rev. W. P. Minton, Harrisburg, Pa.
Secretary of Christian Education, Dr. W. A. Harper, Nashville, Term.
Secretary of Publications, Mr. H. E. Sims, Piqua, Ohio
Secretary of Evangelism and Life Service, Rev. McD. Howsare, Day- ton, Ohio
Secretary of Finance, Rev. Warren H. Denison, Dayton, Ohio
Member Ex-Officio, Rev. F. G. Coffin, Columbus, Ohio
CORPORATIONS
Board of Missions
1. Department of Home Missions and Church Extension:
Rev. A. W. Sparks, Dayton, Ohio,
Executive Secretary Rev. C. G. Nelson, Dunning, Neb. Rev. H. H. Short, Hagerstown, Ind. Rev. Jesse M. Kauffman, Allison,
Iowa Mrs. McD. Howsare, Dayton, Ohio
2. Department of Foreign Missions: Rev. W. P. Minton, Harrisburg, Pa.,
Executive Secretary Rev. E. A. Watkins, Merom, Ind. Rev. W. P. Fletcher, Odessa, Ont. Mr. Roy Rensberger, Goshen, Ind. Rev. J. O. Atkinson, Elon College,
N. C. Mrs. Alice V. Morrill, Defiance, O.
Board of Control Franklinton Christian College
Rev. J. O. Atkinson, Elon College, N.
C, Chairman Rev. W. G. Sargent, Providence, R. i. Rev. A. W. Sparks, Dayton, Ohio (dec.) Mr. John V. Sees, Huntington, Ind. Rev. Omer S. Thomas, Covington,
Ohio, R. 2 Rev. J. A. Henderson, Townsville, N. C. Mrs. Sadie K. Swartsel, Dayton, Ohio,
R. D. 13.
Woman's Mission Board
OFFICERS
Mrs. McD. Howsare, Dayton, Ohio,
President Mrs. H. A. Smith, Versailles, Ohio,
Vice-President Mrs. W. P. Minton, Harrisburg, Pa.,
Rec. Sec'y Mrs. Emma S. Powers, Dayton, Ohio,
Sec'y-Treas.
Board of Christian Education
Dr. W. A. Harper, Nashville, Term.,
Executive Secretary Rev. W. G. Sargent, Providence, R. I. Rev. H. A. Smith, Versailles, Ohio Rev. A. B. Kendall. N. Girard, Pa. Rev. Roy C. Helfenstein, Dover, Del. Rev. Edwin B. Flory, Dayton, Ohio Dr. H. Shelton Smith. Durham, N. C. Rev. Raymond G. Clark, Piqua, Ohio Miss Helen R. Stearns, Columbus, Ohio Rev. L. E. Smith, Elon College, N. C. Rev. Frederick W. Raymond, Defiance,
Ohio Rev. Ross E. Ensminger, Wadley, Ala.
The Christian Publishing Association
TRUSTEES
Mr. H. E. Sims, Piqua, Ohio, President Mr. O. W. Whitelock, Huntington,
Ind., Vice-President Rev. W. J. Young, Elkhart, Ind., Sec'y Rev. A. E. Kemp, Elyria, Ohio, Treas. Rev. A. W. Sparks, Dayton. Ohio (dec.) Rev. Warren H. Denison, Dayton, Ohio Mr. E. E. Duncan, Dayton, Ohio Mr. O. S. Walker, Dayton, Ohio Manager, Mr. Tom B. Radabaugh,
West Milton, Ohio
Note: Personnel of Board of Pub- lications is same as of the Board of Trustees of The Christian Publishing Association.
Standing Committee on Ministerial Relief
Rev. L. E. Smith, Elon College, N. C.
Chairman Rev. W. P. Minton, Harrisburg, Pa. Rev. A. G. Caris, Defiance, Ohio Rev. Warren H. Denison, Dayton,
Ohio
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THE COMMISSION ON MISSIONS
287 Fourth Ave., New York City 14 Beacon St., Boston, Mass.
19 S. La Salle St., Chicago, 111.
Chairman. — Rev. W. Fredreck Bohn, Oberlin, Ohio.
Vice-Chairman. — Mrs. Warner James, Brooklyn, N. Y.
Treasurer. — Mr. William T. Boult, New York City.
Recording Secretary. — Mrs. Elbert A. Harvey, Brookline, Mass.
General Secretary. — Rev. Charles E. Burton, New York City.
Associate Secretary. — Mrs. D. E. Brown, New York City.
Editorial Secretary. — Rev. John R. Scotford, New York City.
Chairman of Laymen's Advisory Committee — Mr. Donald A. Adams, 152 Temple
St., New Haven, Conn. Regiouftl Secretaries. — Rev. Howell D. Davies, Mrs. Helen Street Ranney, Chicago.
111.
FUNCTIONS
The several missionary organizations are related to the churches through identical membership, namely, that of the General Council. The Commission on Missions is the agency for this interrelationship. Its work is two-fold:
1. Fostering economy and efficiency. The Commission is charged with the duty of recommending processes whereby work may be economically and efficiently administered. It serves as a court of reference for the decision of questions arising between two or more societies.
2. The promotion of income. Since 1921 the largest activities of the Com- mission have concerned the raising of missionary funds. For two years this was done in the name of the Council. At the 1923 meeting of the Council and of the Societies the Commission on Missions was elected by each of the missionary boards as its representative agency for presenting what is known as "the common appeal" for our total missionary work. In 1925 this was enlarged to include the entire promotional work.
organization
1. Membership. The Commission consists of the thirty-six elected members of the Home Board, the thirty-six elected members of the Prudential Committee of the American Board, the 18 members of the Council for Social Action and nine members at large and the Moderator and Secretary of the General Council ex officiis. With them sit the chief promotional Secretaries of the Societies, and once each year the State Superintendents.
2. The Executive Committee. The details of the work of the Commission are carried forward by a selected Executive Committee, of whose operations the entire Commission is informed through the minutes.
3. Cooperative Council. For carrying out the plans of the Commission a small Cooperative Council has been constituted consisting of staff members of the Commission on Missions, the Home Boards, the American Board, the Council for Social Action, and State Conferences. This Council is set to disseminate in- formation, cultivate interest and secure support for the benevolent work of the denomination, with the cooperation of the officers of the boards and conferences.
4. Other Committees. Chief among the other committees of the Commission are the Survey Committee, a Laymen's Advisory Committee, and a Committee on Missionary Education.
processes
1. Meetings. The Commission meets ordinarily but once a year. This meeting takes place in connection with the midwinter gathering of the Home Board and of the Prudential Committee of the American Board, thus economizing in time and travel expenses. The Executive Committee and the Cooperative Council meet as occasion requires.
2. Literature. One of the important functions of the Commission on Missions is the publication of literature setting forth our entire missionary enterprise.
3. Field Work. Under the general direction of the Secretaries a small force of field workers directly employed by the Commission, with the cooperation of the Secretarial forces of the Societies and working through the state organiza- tions, is endeavoring to develop through actual contact with the churches those processes which seem to be most effective for disseminating missionary infor- mation and stimulating benevolent contributions. This process is so intimately related to the financial operations of the local churches that this latter interest is combined with the former, thus helping the churches to financial strength.
information
The local church may ordinarily secure information directly from its own state office. Persons not knowing to whom to write locally may communicate with the Commission directly.
16 Year Book, Congregational and Christian Churches [1934 THE COMMISSION ON EVANGELISM AND DEVOTIONAL LIFE
Room 913. 287 Fourth Avenue. New York City.
This Commission was established by the National Council at Des Moines in 1904 to assist the churches in providing plans and programs for recruiting new members for the church and furnishing the churches material for their use in enriching the devotional life of the people.
It is composed of seven active and twenty corresponding members elected by the National Council and is charged by the National Council to do two things:
FIRST: To bring before the churches the denominational program of evan- gelism and devotional life based on the following principles:
1. That the chief object of the Christian Church is to win men to Christ and to train them in the worship of God and in the service of their fellows.
2. That the pastor of the local congregation is the spiritual leader of the church, and that upon him rests the responsibility of initiating an aggressive program for winning men in his church and of directing that program along practical lines.
3 That the pastor should avail himself of the experience of other pastors and apply to his own work what is of most value to his particular situation.
4. That the pastor can aid the work of his church by selecting effective helpers from his membership, training them to assist in the work of the church and directing them in their efforts.
5. That the church should look upon its opportunity of leading the young people into the worship and service of the church as the prime object of its religious education program.
G. That the church is responsible for the cultivation of the devotional life of all the people in the church, in the home and in private meditation.
SECOND: To make a continuous study of methods used by effective churches; to make them known to all pastors: and to provide such other helps to evan- gelism and devotion as are within its powers.
The work of the Commission Is grouped around two centers:
I. The Program of Fall Activities.
1. The Fall Rally, to reinterest the members of the church and to enlist new people in the worship and service of the church.
2. Church Visitation of the entire parish.
3. Church attendance campaign.
II. The Pre-Easter or Lenten Program.
1. The Program, of Preaching. This season is especially appropriate for the presentation from the pulpit of the great fundamental Christian truths; that the people within our churches may understand the foundations of faith, and that those without the church may be led to accept the Christian inter- pretation of life and join in the worship and service of the church.
2. The Pa-ttor's Training Class, which has for its object the leading of young people to study Christian truth and linder the pastor's influence to accept Christ as the personal Saviour.
3. Training Personal Workers. The pastor may multiply himself by en- listing and training consecrated workers to cooperate with him in the service of winning others to the Christian life.
4. The Deepening of the Devotional Life. That the people may have a new loyalty to Christ and a new determination to manifest his love in the life of the world, increased Bible study, meditation and prayer should be encouraged.
5. The Easter In-Gathering.
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THE CORPORATION FOR THE GENERAL COUNCtt.
OF THE CONGREGATIONAL AND CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OF THE U. S.
287 Fourth Avenue, New York
President. — Rev. Jay T. Stocking, Newton Cent-°, Mass. Secretary. — Charles Emerson Burton, d. d., 287 Fourth Avenue, New York. Treasurer and Financial Secretary. — William T. Boult, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y.
ITS CHARTER
The Corporation for the General Council was chartered under the laws of Connecticut in 1933, succeeding to the functions of the Corporation for the Na- tional Council and serving the united fellowship.
ITS OBJECT The object of the Corporation is to hold and administer funds and property for the purposes of the Congregational and Christian churches or churches affiliated with them. This service may be rendered for (1) churches singly or in groups; (2) societies, boards, conferences, associations, etc.; (3) denomina- tional educational institutions; (4) denominational eleemosynary institutions; (5) the Council itself; (6) any other organizations "for the advancement of the general interests and purposes" of our churches.
ITS CONTROL
The Corporation is under the direct control of the General Council of the Congregational and Christian Churches of the United States.
ITS BUSINESS
The Corporation holds the Pilgrim Memorial Fund as the foundation for the pension system for Congregational ministers administered by the Annuity Fund for Congregational Ministers, and other trusts aggregating approximately $5,000,000.
The Corporation is afforded the services of high-grade financiers and business men without compensation, resulting in (a) the safest of investments; and (b) substantial rates of interest.
ITS ADVANTAGES
With high degree of safety and productiveness of fimds the corporation offers to donors of direct gifts, endowments, legacies, or conditional gifts, on account of which they receive income during life, several noteworthy advantages including —
1. Guarantees that the funds will not be dissipated, as not infrequently happens, especially when entrusted to institutions none too firmly established.
2. Provision according to the desire of the donor for the use of income In case of the completion of the work or the discontinuance of the activity of the beneficiary institution.
3. Extremely low cost of administration leaving practically the entire income for actual service in the chosen fields.
MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION
For the members of the Corporation see page 10.
INFORMATION
Information will be furnished on request regarding the work and standing of any established denominational organization or activity in a wholly disinterested spirit.
For general information address the Secretary.
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AMERICAN BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS
Congregational House, 14 Beacon Street, Boston Organized in 1810. Incorporated in 1812
President. — Rockwell Hasmon Potter, d. d.
Vice-Presidents. — Mrs. Franklin Warner, m. a.; Arthur E. Holt, ph. d., d. d.
Recording Secretary. — Oscar E. Maurer, d. d.
Assistant Recording Secretary. — Edward Warren Capen, ph. d.
Executive Vice-President. — Fred Field Goodsell, d. d.
Secretaries. — Alden H. Clark, d. d.; D. Brewer Eddy, d. d.; Mabel E. Emerson: Wynn C. Fairfield, d. d.; Ruth I. Seabury; Mary D. Uline; Hugh Vernon White, d. d.
Treasurer. — ^Harold B. Belcher, 14 Beacon Street, Boston.
Assistant Treasurers. — Frederick A. Gaskins, S. Emma Keith.
Editorial Secretary. — Enoch F. Bell, d. d.
Candidate Secretary. — Eleanor Wilson.
Associate Secretary. — Rev. Leonard M. Outerbridge.
Acting Associate Secretary. — Eleanor Wilson.
Medical Secretary. — Dr. Mark H. Ward.
Assistant Secretary, Foreign Department. — Rev. Herbert E. B. Case.
Assistant Educational Secretary, Home Department. — Mildred C. Widber.
Assistant Secretary, Editorial Department. — Dorothy P. Cushing.
Publishing and Purchasing Agent. — Harvey L. Meeken.
Prudential Committee. — Ashley Day Leavitt, d. d.. Chairman; the President and Vice-President ex officiis; Mark H. Ward, m. d.. Clerk; Rev. Herbert E. B. Case, Assistant Clerk; Mrs. James S. Allen; James O. Atkinson, d. d.; W. Frederick Boinsr, d. d.; Dwight J, Bradley, d. d.; Mrs. C. E. Camp; Mrs. Robert C. Chapin; George M. Crabs, m. d.; Rev. Paul W. Dierberger; Blake Franklin; William F. Frazier, d. d.; Rev. Carl M. Gates; Miss Louise C. Hazen; Rev. Charles W. Helsley; Horace F. Holton, d. d.; Douglas Horton, d. d.; Roy a. Hovey; Miss Elizabeth J. Hurlbut; Mrs. Warner James; Mrs. Everett E. Kent; Rev. R. A. McConnell; Mrs. William H. Medlicott; Arthur Y. Meeker; Mrs. M. T. Morrill; Charles S. Olcott; Milo E. Pearson, d. d.; Elwyn G. Preston; William G. Sargent, d. d.; Mrs. Herman F. Stark; Edward R. Stearns, d. d.; John G. Talcott; Dean J. E. Taylor; Lucius E. Thayer; Raymond B. Walker, d. d.; Miss Amy O. Welcher; Mrs. George R. Wilson.
Tlie A. B. C. F. M. is the mother of mission boards in North America. Founded in 1810 to make possible the realization of the vision of the man of the Haystack and his associates, it immediately invited the Presbyterian General Assembly to form a similar society with which it could cooperate, but the Assembly replied that one organization of the sort was enough and "urged its churches to adopt the American Board as their foreign missionary agency." The Baptist Missionary Union was formed when some of the first American Board Missionaries became Baptists. By 1826, the Presbyterians and the Re- formed Church in America had developed the United Foreign Missionary So- ciety, which in that year was merged with the American Board. The process of segmentation began in 1837 when the "Old School" Presbyterians left the American Board, followed in 1839 by the Central and Southern auxiliary boards. In 1846, "because of differences of opinion as to the Board's attitude toward slavery, some members withdrew to aid in organizing the American Missionary Association." In 1857, the Reformed Church in America withdrew to form its own Board and in 1870. the "New School" Presbyterians rejoined their "Old School" associates and transferred their support to the foreign mission board which they had formed.
The American Board maintains missions in East, West and South Africa. China, Japan, India, Ceylon, the Philippines, Micronesia. Mexico, Spain, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece and Syria. The Czechoslovakian churches have now assumed entire responsibility for their work, although the American Board is making a
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parting gift toward badly needed churcii buildings. The churches in Spain, Bul- garia and Micronesia have been asked to assume full responsibility within a brief period, for the mission work as a whole, although in Bulgaria and Micronesia one or two institutions may continue to be supported by the Board.
The administrative policy of the American Board has favored decentralized control of the work in recognition of the high quality of its missionaries and their national associates and the widely varying situations on different fields. This insures necessary flexibility in adaptation to local conditions and has made it possible for the missions to meet the increasing nationalistic spirit by a large measure of transfer or sharing of responsibilities with national Christian bodies, as well as to participate fully in movements for church union in Bulgaria, India, the Philippines, China and Japan. The Board encourages the development of union institutions wherever they will increase efficiency. In the case of many of the educational institutions which it has founded, it has been able to secure independent boards of trustees to assume responsibility.
An essential part of the policy of the American Board is to keep its program flexible in order to meet changing conditions on the fields. It is endeavoring to put into practice wherever possible the constructive recommendations made by the Laymen's Foreign Missions Inquiry and by other significant Commissions that have studied specific fields. The most striking new emphasis of the Board in the actual conduct of the work has been upon a more comprehensive and efficient program of rural reconstruction. On the side of organization the movement toward the greater unification of the work of different denominations continues to be the outstanding feature of our work in many fields. In 1934 the Prudential Com- mittee sent to the different fields tentative statements of policy. These, prepared by the Field Sub-Committees of the Board, were based in large measure on answers from the fields to a questionnaire that had been sent out by the Foreign Depart- ment. They are now being studied by the missionaries and nationals on each field with a view to arriving at policies that may lead to further constructive advance.
The year closed August 31, 1934 with a balanced budget through the supple- menting of the current income by the use of capital assets. Under the budget the accumulated debt was reduced by $25,000 and the Prudential Committee voted to reduce it further by the use of $150,000 capital assets over which it had full control. The present accumulated debt is $136,713.03. The total income including gifts designated for objects outside the regular budget was $1,363,661.88. Further reductions of the work on the field and in home expenses have been made for 1935. The need of the full apportionment giving to carry even the greatly reduced budget is evident.
Statistical Summary
The American Board is responsible for a foreign parish of 61,600,000 people. There are 14 missions under 8 different flags. The stations connected with these missions number 88 and the out-stations 2,096. The missionaries under life appoint- ment are 508 and include 115 ordained men, 61 unordained men, 171 wives and 161 single women. There are 30 associates who are serving for shorter periods, making a grand total of 538 missionaries. The native force of workers is 7,040. Religious services are carried on in 2,588 places. There are 780 organized churches with 103,283 communicants. In 1933, 6,203 members were added to the church rolls. The total Christian constituency numbers 388,971. There are 1,237 Simday Schools and 80,912 pupils. The educational work has 30 theological and training schools with 1,549 pupils and 9 colleges with 3,846 students. Below these are 52 secondary and middle schools with 12,882 pupils, 970 primary and elementary schools with 62,953 pupils and 12 industrial and vocational schools with 431 pupils. The schools of all grades are 1,073 and the total under instruction is 81,661. The medical statistics show that the Board has 28 hospitals and 44 dispensaries with which are connected 40 physicians and 27 foreign nurses. The records shows that there were 32,601 hospital patients and 173,090 dispensary patients. The total treatments were 641,648 or over 1,700 treatments per day. The native contributions for church work were $224,482, and receipts for all purposes amount to $702,696.
FORM OF BEQUEST
I give and bequeath to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Mis- sions incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts in 1812, the sum of
Dollars.
Woman's Boards of Missions
The reorganization of the American Board and the three Woman's Boards took place January 1, 1927. Each of the Woman's Boards continues as a holding company in order to care for funds and to receive legacies written in the name of the Board.
The treasurers respectively are: Woman's Board of Missions, Frederick A. Gaskins, Miss S. Emma Keith, Assistant Treasurer, 14 Beacon Street, Boston; Woman's Board of Missions of the Interior, Mrs. A. B. Wilcox, 19 South La Salle Street, Chicago; Woman's Board of Missions for the Pacific, Mrs. W. C. Blasdale, 421 Phelan Building, San Francisco, Calif.
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CONGREGATIONAL HOME BOARDS
President. — William Horace Day, d. d., Conn.
First Vice-President. — Dr. George E. Haynes, N. Y.
Second Vice-President. — Mrs. B. J. Newman, Penn.
Third Vice-President. — Prof. H. Shelton Smith, N. C.
Recording Secreta?-y.— Herbert W. Gates, d. d., Mass.
Assistant Recording Secretary. — Frank F. Moore.
Editorial Secretaries. — Rev. Herbert D. Rugg; John R. Scotford.
Project Secretary. — Helen Frances Smith.
Associate Secretary. — Mrs. Mary D. White.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Chairman. — Rev. William Horace Day, d. d.. Conn.
First Vice-Chairman. — Rev. W. W. Patton, N. J.
Second Vice-Chairman. — Mrs. Athella M. Howsare, Ohio. Class of 1936: Class of 1938:
Directors Nominated by States Rev. Thomas T. Giffen, California Mrs. F. A. Hall, Missouri
Mrs. E. a. Harvey, Massachusetts Prof. J. L. Hirning, German Gen'l. Conf.
Mrs. Athella M. Howsare, Ohio Mrs. J. H. Hornung, Kansas
DwiGHT L. Rogers, Rhode Island Rev. C. S. Ledbetter, Colored Conf.
Rev. T. M. Shipherd, Connecticut Rev. H. H. Short, Indiana
LoREN N. Wood, New Jersey Chester A. Thomas, Pennsylvania
Directors-at-Large Mrs. Lucius O. Baird Thomas P. Alder
Rev. Morrison R. Boynton Rev. John C. Blackman
Arthur B. Clark Rev. Robert W. Coe
Mrs. F. F. Clark Rev. Edward W. Cross
Ethelbert V. Grabill William H. Danforth
Mrs. W. L. James Rev. Joel Harper
Rev. W. W. Patton A. Leslie Harwood, Jr.
Rev. L. E. Smith Rev. Oscar E. Maurer
Mrs. D. C. Turner Mrs. B. J. Newman
Dean L. A. Weigle Mrs. L. R. Rounds
C. C. West Mrs. L. H. Thayer
Mrs. H. P. Willcox P. R. Ziegler
Ex Officiis: The President and Vice-Presidents
Department for Apportionment Receipts
287 Fourth Avenue, New York Treasurer. — William T. Boulx Assistant Treasurer. — F. F. Moore
Receives Home Board apportionment contributions from churches, through
State and District Conferences, making periodic distribution to each Home Board.
Serves as a clearing house, at the close of year, for State reports for Year Book.
THE CONGREGATIONAL PUBLISHING SOCIETY
14 Beacon Street, Boston. 19 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago
officers and board of directoks
The Congregational Publishing Society is aflSliated with the other Home
Boards under an identical Board of Directors, President and Vice-Presidents as
recorded above; also with the Congregational Education Society under an
identical Administrative Committee.
executive officers General Manager and Editor. — Sidney A. Weston, ph. d. Editor, Advance.— Rtiv. Wm. E. Gilroy, d. d. Associate Editor, Advance.— Rev. Hubert C. Herring, d. d. Secretary for Field Service.— Rev. Frederick L. Fagley, d. d. Manager, Boston Bookstore. — Rev. Alexander L. McKenzie. Manager, Chicago Bookstore. — Forrest C. Finley.
THE editorial DEPARTMENT
This department creates the literature and materials of religious education; among these are included all courses of study for teachers and students and books dealing with religious education. It also produces publications of a general religious character for use in homes, churches and communities.
ADVANCE
Advance, the property of the Congregational Publishing Society, and the only national weekly organ of our Congregational-Christian fellowship, combines under its present title two of the oldest religious weeklies in the country. The Herald of Gospel Liberty was founded in 1808, and continued its publication until March, 1930, when it was combined with The Congregationalist. The Congregationalist, continuing The Recorder and The Advance, has had uninterrupted weekly publi- cation from 1816 through March, 1934. Beginning in April, 1934, this paper was published imder the name Advance.
THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
The Business Department, under the trade name of "The Pilgrim Press," has entire charge of the business affairs of all departments of the Society, including the manufacture of material, and its distribution through our bookstores in Boston and Chicago.
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CONGREGATIONAL EDUCATION SOCIETY
Congregational House, Boston, Mass.
OFFICERS AND BOAHD OF DIRECTORS
The Congregational Education Society is affiliated witli the other Home Boards under an identical Board of Directors, President, Vice-Presidents, as recorded on page 20.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Address 14 Beacon Street, Boston, unless otherwise specified.
General Secretary of Religions Education. — Herbert W. Gates, d. d. Secretary of Educational Institutions. — W. R. Kedzie, d. d., 19 S. La Salle St., Chicago, 111.
Associate Secretary. — Robert W. Gammon, d. d.. Miss S. A. McDermott, Assistant, 19 S. La Salle St., Chicago, III.
Student and Young People's Worfc.— Harry T. Stock, d. d.; Miss Lucy M. Eldredge,
C. P. A. Bldg., Dayton, Ohio. World Fellowship. — John Leslie Lobinger, d. d. Leadership Training. — Erwin L. Shaver, d. d. Adult Education. — Frederick L. Fagley, d. d. Treasurer. — Arthur J. Crockett.
administrative committee
(Identical with the Congregational Publishing Society)
Dean L. A. Weigle, Conn., Chairman; Dr. W. F. Bohn, Ohio; Mrs. Jitoson L. Cross, Mass.; Hon. Edwin O. Childs, Mass.; Mr. William H. Danforth, Mo.; Mr. Ethel- BERT V. Grabill, Mass.; Mrs. Elbert A. Harvey, Mass.; Mr. A. Leslie Harwood, Jr., Mass.; Mrs. Lansing Lewis, Conn.; Mrs. J. C. Schroeder, Maine; Rev. T. m! Shipherd, Conn.; Rev. Orville A. Petty, Conn.; Rev. H. Shelton Smith, N. C.; Mr. p. R. Ziegler, Mass.
committee on educationai. institutions
Mr. John R. Montgomery, Chairman; Rev. W. F. Bohn; Rev. D. F. Bradley; Rev. Hugh Elmer Brown; Dr. A. G. Caris; Mrs. C. J. Chandler; Rev. Albert B. Coe; Mrs. J. L. Cross; Mrs. F. E. Ferry; Dr. W. A. Harper; Pres. Irving Maurer; Pres. Thomas W. Nadal; Pres. George W. Nash; Pres. Albert W. Palmer- Rev. C. S. Rice.
Several state conferences and the Extension Boards have Educational Secre- taries cooperating with this Society.
This Society plans for and leads in the Religious Education program of the denomination in home, church and school, including missionary and social education, student and recruiting and young people's work.
Division of Educational Institutions
A department of the Education Society charged with the responsibility of developing the interests of our institutions of higher education. The work of this department is conducted in the spirit and purpose stated by the National Council in 1921, to develop closer relations between the Congregational churches and those colleges and other institutions of higher learning which share in the spirit and ideals of our fellowship and to make available the resources of that fellowship for the assistance of these institutions through administrative advice and financial aid. Through this department the Society administers the fund known as the "Congregational Foundation for Education."
Gifts or bequests for the work of the Education Society should be made as follows:
FORM OF BEQUEST
I give and bequeath to the "Congregational Education Society," a corpora- tion established under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and
located at Boston, in said Commonwealth, the sum of dollars,
to be devoted to the uses and purposes of said corporation.
If a legacy is to be designated for the work of our educational institutions, the form of bequest is as above, omitting the last clause and substituting "for the purposes of its Foundation for Education."
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THE AMERICAN MISSIONARY ASSOCIATION
287 Fourth Avenue, New York
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The American Missionary Association is afi&liated with other Home Boards under an identical Board of Directors, President, Vice-Presidents as recorded on page 20.
EXECUTIVE OFFICEBS
Executive Secretaries. — Rev. George L. Cady, Rev. Fred L. Brownlee.
Treasurer. — William T. Boult.
Field Secretary. — Mr. George N. White.
Secretary Southern Church Work Among Negroes. — Rev. H. S. Barnwell.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Rev. F. Q. Blanchard, Ohio. Chairman; Rev. Robert W. Coe, Mass; Miss Marion V. Cdthbert, N. Y.; Rev. Edward W. Cross, N. Y.; Mrs. L. R. Eastman, N. Y.; Mrs. L. R. Howard, Mass.; Mrs. Athella M. Howsare, Ohio; Rev. C. S. Led- BETTER, S. C; Rev. Oscar E. Maurer, Conn.; Mr. L. R. Rockwell, N. Y.; Mrs. L. R. Rounds, N. J.; Rev. Alfred G. Walton, Mass.; Mrs. H. P. Willcox, N. Y.; Mr. Loren N. Wood, N. J.
WHAT IT IS AND HOW IT WORKS
The Association represents the brotherly helping hand of the Congregational Christians stretched out to the unprivileged groups of America — particularly the American Highlander, the Negro, Indian, Japanese, and Puerto Rican. It remains, as it began, a Crusade of Brotherhood standing in a day of race friction and class discrimination for the undiluted application to human relations of Jesus' way of life.
Upon foundations put down in earlier days by the Association there stand today Hampton, Atlanta and Fisk universities, Berea and Piedmont colleges and such well-known enterprises as the Interracial Movement. It is today, as ever, laying foundations — in institutions, in public sentiment, in individual character. It is demonstrating the possibility of mutual cooperation between the races represented among us for the eradication of injustice, discrimination, ani- mosity and prejudice, and for the upbuilding of a truly democratic and Christian civilization.
Its activities as always are mainly in the field of education. With the de- velopment of more adequate tax-supported institutions among the Negroes, work with them yearly becomes more particularly high school and normal training, together with college, seminary and university education. In churches, in Sun- day schools, through primary schools, high and normal schools, theological seminaries, technical schools, hospitals and field work the representatives of the Association^;;hristian Ambassadors of Friendship — are developing leadership; to the end that each racial group may advance in cooperation with every other toward a more genuine application of the principles of life which distinguish brotherly men of good will.
The great proportion of our graduates among all races now in educational work is significant. So far as known none of them has ever been in court charged with crime. The degree of self-support achieved is witnessed by the fact that tuitions now paid equal at least ten times the original total budget of the Association and more than one half of the gifts of all the Congregational chxirches toward the annual budget.
Speaking for his race, Major Moton recently said: "I doubt if there is any of our leaders who has not been directly or indirectly influenced by The American Missionary Association."
Speaking of the past, James Bryce, honored Viscoimt, said: "The Negro has made more progress in the last sixty years than the white race in any six hundred years."
Our achievements under God have been substantial. The challenge of the present hour calls for renewed application to our vital task.
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LITERATURE
The work of The American Missionary Association is described in various book- lets and folders which can be secured from any of its offices, and in the regular issues of The Missionary Herald and The Advance.
STATISTICS, 1933-34
The South. Church Work. — Churches, 209; missionaries, 91; members, 15,183. (Includes 26 aided churches having 27 workers.)
Educational Work. — Colleges, 5; secondary and elementary institutions, 14; instructors, 322; pupils, 3,575. (Includes one school for Mountaineers.)
Puerto Rico. — Churches, 21; members, 2,216; missionaries and evangelists, 25; teachers and pupils, 4,098; school, 1; workers, 10; pupils, 80.
Indian Missions. — Churches, 36; members, 1,392; schools, 2; workers, 26; pupils. 156*; missionaries and evangelists, 29.
Japanese Missions. — 3; workers, 2.
Summary. — Churches, 267; members, 18,791; schools. 21; pupils. 3,909*.
•Total includes 92 Correspondence Students at Santee. There were also 288 students in Summer Sessions of two Southern Colleges.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Current work for the year 1933-1934
Receipts: Debit Balance as of September 30, 1933, $75,280.61, Contributions — Churches, Sunday Schools, Missionary Societies and Individuals $135,290.91, Income on Investments, $326,074.78, Accrued Income voted by Administrative Committee, $4,737.24, Legacies $51,299.07, Matured Conditional Gifts $14,083.33, Tuitions $97,337.87, Slater Fund $900.00, Total Receipts $629,723.20, Less deficit as of September 30, $75,280.61, Net Total $554,442.59.
Expenditures: Administrative Expense — Department of Missions (New York and Chicago Offices) $29,781.27, Equipment and Repairs, $6,325.00, Insurance $15,882.82, Group Insurance $2,772.58, Teachers Travel, $11,829.46, Co-operative Work for Missions $9,410.00, Retiring Salaries $39,286.21, Tuitions $97,337.87. Slater Fund $900.00. Southern Field Missions $246,284.61, Indian Field Missions $33,360.74, Oriental Missions $719.85, Mexican Missions $910.50, Puerto Rican Missions $56,711.98, Finance Department $25,799.32, Promotion Department $31343.90, An- nuities on Conditional Gifts $19,919.17, Annuity Fund-Clergy $1,188.91, Income on Special Endowment and Trust Funds $16,592.46, Contributions designated by Contributor $29,636.08. Total— $675,992.73, less deficit as of September 30. 1934 $121,550.14, Net Total $554,442.59.
DANIEL HAND EDUCATIONAL FUND FOR COLORED PEOPLE INCOME ACCOUNT
Receipts: Credit Balance on hand as of September 30, 1933 $1,231.47. Income from Investments $72,904.72, Total — $74,136.19. Expenditures for work in the South $69,360.90, Administrative Expense $4,737.24, Total current expenditures $74,098.14, Credit Balance as of September 30, 1934 $38.05. Total $74,136.19.
SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS FOR YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1934
Current work $629,723.20. Daniel Hand Fund Income for current work $72,904.72, Endowment Funds Received during year $17,617.50, Total— $720,245.42.
FORM OF BEQUEST
I give and bequeath the sum of dollars to "The American Mis- sionary Association," incorporated by act of the Legislature of the State of New York.
Wills should be attested by three witnesses (in some states three are re- quired, in other states only two), who shall write against their names their places of residence (if in cities, the street and number). The following form of attestation will answer for every state in the Union: "Signed, sealed, published and declared by the said (AB) as his last Will and Testament in the presence of us. who, at the request of the said (AB) and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses." In some states it is required that charitable bequests should be made at least two months before the death of the testator, but this rule does not apply to bequests in New York State to this Association.
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THE CONGREGATIONAL BOARD OF MINISTERIAL RELIEF
Incorporated under the laws of Connecticut 287 Fourth Avenue, New York
OFFICEBS AND BOABD OF DIRECTORS
The Directors, President and Vice Presidents of The Congregational Board of Ministerial Relief are the same as those of the other Home Boards, see page 20.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
General Secretary. — Lewis T. Reed, d. d. Treasurer. — William T. Boclt.
ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE
Clarence H. Wilson, d. d., Mass., Chairman; Rev. John C. Blackman, Wyo.; Mrs.
Philip E. Browning, Conn.; Arthur B. Clark, Conn.; Mrs. William L. James,
N. Y.; Rev. William W. Patton, N. J.; Rev. John W. Rahill, N. Y.; Mrs. Leslie R.
Rounds, N. J.; Alanson H. Scudder, N. Y.; L. E. Smith, d. d., N. C; Mrs. D. C.
Turner, N. J.; Charles C. West, N. J.; George N. Whittlesey, N. Y.
The Congregational Board of Ministerial Relief is organized to secure, hold, manage and distribute funds for needy retired Congregational ministers, widows of ministers and orphaned children of ministers, too young for self-support. Grants are made on the ground of service rendered and to meet the exigencies of age and disability.
In the year 1934, the national Board paid in grants, including the Christmas Fund, $161,998. It also sent to the state Boards for distribution by them $26,649 and, in addition, $21,209 was distributed by other state relief societies, making a grand total of $209,857 paid out to beneficiaries of the Boards.
Invested funds: national Board, $1,593,101, income $68,896; state Boards, $713,613, income $28,860.
Receipts: (national and state) apportionment, $53,857; endowment, $3,690: legacies and matured conditional gifts, $78,956; Christmas Fund, $64,629; con- ditional gifts (national Board) $9,900: Granger Homestead (national Board) $2,858; other sources (state Boards) $52. Total receipts (national and state) $311,698.
During 1934, the national and state Boards made 798 regular grants and 210 emergency grants to persons not on their rolls, total 1,008. The average annual grant, including Christmas remembrance (national and state combined) , was $299 to a minister and $236 to a widow.
STATE BOARDS OF MINISTERIAL RELIEF
(States not named in the following list work directly through the National Board of Relief. Of the State Boards those of Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and Wisconsin send their income to the National Board, under a cooperative agreement for the maintenance of grants within the State.)
Northern California Congregational Conference: 1164 Phelan Building, San Fran- cisco; Rev. Harley H. Gill, d. d., Supt.; Mr. W. Wallace Furze, Treas. Southern California Congregational Conference: 129 West Second Street, Los
Angeles; Rev. Edward D. Gaylord, d. d., Supt.; Mr. C. E. Spaulding, Treas. The Trustees of the Fund for Ministers, Connecticut: 37 Garden Street, Hartford;
Rev. William F. Frazier, d. d., Supt. and Treas. Ministerial Relief Association of the State of Illinois: 19 South La Salle Street,
Chicago; Mr. John H. Finley, Sec; Mr. Charles S. Holcomb, Treas. The Congregational Christian Conference of Iowa: Grinnell: Rev. P. Adelstein
Johnson, d. d., Supt.; Mr. J. E. Bach, Treas. Maine Congregational Ministerial Relief Society: Rev. Thompson E. Ashby, d. d.,
Pres., Brunswick; Rev. Basil C. Gleason, Treas., Brewer. The Board of Ministerial Aid, Massachusetts: 14 Beacon Street, Boston; Rev.
Arthur J. Covell, d. d.. Chairman Executive Committee; Rev. Oliver D.
Sewall, Treas. Michigan Congregational Conference: 401 American State Savings Bank Building,
Lansing; Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd, Supt., Rev. C. H. Harger, Treas. Congregational Ministerial Relief Society of Minnesota: Rev. J. E. Ball, Sec,
1506 Girard Ave.. No., Minneapolis; J. M. McBride, Treas., 429 Palace Building,
Minneapolis. New Hampshire Congregational Conference: Rev. Robert G. Armstrong, Sec, 85
North State Street, Concord; Rev. Edward R. Stearns, d. d., Treas. Board of Trustees for Ministerial Fund, Rhode Island: Mr. E. L. Anderson, Treas.,
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Co., Providence. Fairbanks Board for Relief of Ministers, Vermont: Rev. Chauncey A. Adams, Sec,
Burlington Savings Bank Building, Burlington.
Wisconsin Congregational Conference: Room 709. Beaver Building, MadisQn; R«v. Theodore R. Faville, d. d.. General Supt.
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THE ANNUITY FUND FOR CONGREGATIONAL MINISTERS
Incorporated xinder the laws of New Jersey, 1914 287 Fourth Avenue, New York
General Secretary. — Lewis T. Reed, d. d. Treasurer. — William T. Boult. Actuary. — George A. Huggins.
TRUSTEES
Charles S. Mills, d. d.. President; George N. Whittlesey, Vice-President; Thomas P. Aldeh, Robbins W. Bahstow, d. b., John T. Beach, Alfred C. Howell, J. Watson MacDowell, Rev. William W. Patton, Charles C. West.
The Annuity Fund for Congregational Ministers provides age annuities for Congregational ministers and incidental protection against the minister's per- manent total disability occurring during the years of active service, and for his family in case of his untimely death.
Its resources are derived from payments by the minister himself, contribu- tions of churches and individuals, legacies and conditional gifts and the dis- tributable income of the Pilgrim- Memorial Fund.
The amount of annuity at annuity age depends on the accumulations to a member's credit.
Assets, December 31, 1934, $5,879,226; membership including annuitants, 2,980, a net increase during the year of 128; annuity payments, $339,379, an increase of $30,844. Contributions in the form of gifts and legacies are urgently needed to help in paying the churches' share of the annuities of the older members. The Annuity Fund for Congregational Ministers has an exceptional place among the private annuity funds for its soundness and its liberal benefits to members.
PILGRIM MEMORIAL FUND
Established by vote of the National Council, October 13, 1917
287 Fourth Avenue, New York
The principal of this fund is held in perpetuity by The Corporation for the General Council to be invested and reinvested, and the distributable income turned over to the Board of Trustees of The Annuity Fund for Congregational Ministers to aid in providing Age Annuities and Disability Annuities for Congre- gational ministers who become members of the Annuity Fund and Death Benefits for their widows and minor orphan children.
The Pilgrim Memorial Fund, December 31, 1934, stood at $4,997,943, in addition to which the accumulated profits from the sale of securities, held in a Profit Reserve Account, amounted to $358,770. The market value of the securities, December 31, 1934, showed a slight appreciation in comparison with the cost.
The ultimate objective of the Pilgrim Memorial Fvmd is $8,000,000. Legacies and memorial gifts will be added to the principal, as a permanent endowment.
RETIREMENT FUND FOR LAY WORKERS
Incorporated under the laws of New Jersey, 1930 287 Fourth Avenue, New York
The oflBcers and tamstees of the Retirement Fund for Lay Workers are the same as the oflBcers and trustees of The Annuity Fund for Congregational Ministers.
Retirement Fund for Lay Workers is devoted to the purpose of providing annuity benefits for lay workers in Congregational churches, missionary societies, state conferences, colleges, hospitals or other institutions of any kind under Congregational auspices. It is operated on a contributory basis, the resources being provided by annual dues payable by both employer and employe. The membership on December 31, 1934, was 275; assets, $60,959.
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THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH EXTENSION BOARDS
287 Fourth Avenue, New York
(Including The Congregational Home Missionary Society, organized in New York City, May 12, 1826; The Congregational Church Building Society, organized 1853; The Congregational Sunday School Extension Society, organized 1917; all incorporated under the laws of the State of New York.)
OFFICERS AND BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
The Church Extension Boards are affiliated with the other Home Boards under an identical Board of Directors, President and Vice-Presidents, and employ certain officers jointly, as recorded on page 20.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
General Secretary. — Ernest M. Halliday, d. d. Treasurer. — William T. Boxn,T. Assistant Treasurer. — Frank F. Moore. Church Building Secretary. — Elbert C. Wood. Associate Secretary. — Rev. Frank E. Henry.
departmental directors
Foreign-speaking Work. — Herman Obenhaus, d. d., 19 S. La Salle St., Chicago, 111. Nogro Work in the North. — Rev. H. M. Kingsley, 5712 Prairie Avenue, Chicago, 111. Town and Country Work. — Malcolm Dana, d. d., 409 Prospect St., New Haven, Conn.
administrative committee
Rev. Morrison R. Boynton; Mrs. F. F. Clark; Rev. Robert W. Coe; Mrs. F. A. CooMBs; Mrs. B. J. Newman; Mr. F. Rogers Parkin; Mr. Dwight L. Rogers; Prof. H. Shelton Smith; Mr. Philip Suffeen; Mr. Chester A. Thomas; Mrs. D. C. Turner; Rev. George C. Vincent; Rev. Carl A. Voss.
superintendents of missionary states and districts
Alaska and Northern Idaho. — Rev. Claton S. Rice, Plymouth Church, Seattle, Wash.
Florida. — Edwin C. Gillette, d. d., 117 W. Forsyth St., Jacksonville, Fla.
German Work. — Herman Obenhaus, d. d., 19 S. La Salle St., Chicago, III.
South Central District: Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas. — Rev. Lucian J. Marsh, 829 N. West 13th St., Oklahoma City, Okla.
Southeast District: Edwin C. Gillette, d. d.. Superintendent. Kentucky, Tenn- essee, Alabama and West Florida. — Fred P. Ensminger, d. d.. Associate Superintendent, 1416 No. 23rd St., Birmingham, Ala. The Carolinas and Georgia. — Rev. Milo J. Sweet, Pastor-at-Large, Elon College, N. C.
Southwest District: Arizona, New Mexico and West Texas — Rev. R. R. Shoemaker, 1714 East Gold Ave., Albuquerque, N. M.
superintendents of co-operating states and districts
Colorado. — Arthur J. Sullens, d. d., 634 Mack Building, Denver, Colo. Intermountain District. — (Wyoming, Utah, and Southern Idaho) — James F. Walker,
D. D., 330 Sonna Bldg., Boise, Idaho. Montana.— Rev. Charles H. Burdick, ph. d., 427 Stapleton Bldg., Billings. Mont. North Dakota.— Rev. Augustus C. Hacke, Room 1. O'Neil Block, Fargo, N. D. Oklahoma.— Rev. Lucian J. Marsh, 829 N. West 13th St., Oklahoma City. Okla. Oregon.- C. H. Harrison, d. d., 502-4 Odd Fellows Bldg., Portland, Ore. South Dakota.— Samuel W. Keck, d. d.. Box 138, Huron, S. D.
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SCPERINTENSENTS OP SELF-SUPPORTING STATES
Northern California Congregational Conference: — Harley H. Gill, d. d., 1164 Phelan Bldg., San Francisco.
Southern California Congregational Conference: — Edwabd D. Gaylord, d. d., 128 W. Second St., Los Angeles.
Connecticut Conference of Congregational and Christian Churches. Wm. F. Frazier, D. D., 37 Garden St., Hartford.
Hawaiian Evangelical Association: J. P. Erdman, d. d.. Box 150, Honolulu, T. H.
Congregational and Christian Conference of Illinois: 19 S. La Salle St., Chicago.
Indiana Conference of Congregational and Christian Churches: Rev. Simon A. Bennett, 811 V2 West Main St., Muncie, Ind.
Congregational Christian Conference of Iowa : P. Adelstein Johnson, d. d., Grinnell.
Kansas Congregational and Christian Conference: Rev. J. B. Gonzales, 923 Kansas Ave., Topeka.
Congregational-Christian Conference of Maine; Rev. Rodney W. Roundy, 95 Exchange St., Portland.
Massachusetts Congregational Conference and Missionary Society: Rev. Ralph M. Timberlake, 14 Beacon St., Boston.
Michigan Congregational Conference : Stephen A. Lloyd, d. d., 401 American State Savings Bank Bldg., Lansing.
Middle Atlantic Conference of Congregational and Christian Churches: Walter Spooner, d. d., 44 Brick Church Plaza, East Orange, N. J.
Congregational Conference of Minnesota: A. K. Voss, d. d., 429 Palace Bldg., Minneapolis.
Missouri Congregational Conference: C. C. Burger, d. d., 6501 Wydown Blvd., St. Louis.
Nebraska Congregational Conference: W. A. Tyler, d. d., 410 Barkley Bldg., Lincoln.
New Hampshire Congregational-Christian Conference : Rev. Robert G. Armstrong, 85 N. State St., Concord.
New York Congregational Conference, Inc.: Walter H. Rollins, d. d., 287 Fourth Ave., New York.
Ohio Conference of Congregational Christian Churches: Rev. Fred L. Hall, 1006 Hippodrome Bldg., Cleveland.
The Congregational-Christian Conference of Pennsylvania: Wilson P. Minton, D. D., 1019 So. 18th St., Harrisburg.
Rhode Island Congregational Conference : Charles E. McKinley, d. d., 1021 Hos- pital Trust Bldg., Providence.
Vermont Congregational Conference: and Domestic Missionary Society: Chauncey A. Adams, d. d.. Savings Bank Bldg., Burlington.
Washington Congregational Conference: Rev. Claton S. Rice, Plymouth Church, Seattle.
Wisconsin Congregational Conference: Theo. R. Faville, d. d., 615 Beaver Insurance Bldg., Madison.
Members. — All members of the General Covmcil of Congregational and Christian Churches, a limited number of voting members-at-large, and life members who became such before 1901. A gift of fifty dollars constitutes one an honorary life member.
FACTS WORTH NOTING
congregational home missionary society
That on May 12, 1935. the Society will complete its hundred and ninth year.
That in the early history of the Society it was interdenominational.
That many Presbyterian churches owe their foundation and life to the Society.
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That four out of every five Congregational churches were planted by the Society or its auxiliaries.
That the average salary of a missionary pastor for the past year was $1,131 of which the Society contributed $470.
That the receipts of the Society for 1933-34 were $270,202; for 1826, $18,140.
That the expenditures of the Society for 1933-34 were $332,247; for 1826-27, $13,984.
That twenty-three self-supporting Conferences maintained their own home missionary work and sustained a fraternal relation to the National Society.
Form of Bequest. — I give and bequeath to "The Congregational Home Mis- sionary Society," organized in the city of New York in the year, 1826, a corpora- tion existing under the laws of the State of New York, the sum of
dollars to be applied to the uses and purposes of said Society.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH BUILDING SOCIETY
In eighty-one years this Society has made 6,546 grants in aid of church building and 1,785 in aid of parsonage building. The aid given has amounted to $13,527,538.69.
The total receipts for the fiscal year ending March 31, 1934, were $254,439.60 for current use. The contributions for church and parsonage building were $57,691.73. The repayments on church and parsonage loans were $137,181.85. Conditional gifts and legacies amounted to $3,299.05. From other sources of income came $56,266.97.
Last year the Society voted grants, church loans, and parsonage loans, amount- ing to $230,202. Appropriations were voted for 5 new church edifices to replace buildings destroyed by fire and cyclone, and to help purchase a building for church purposes and 4 parsonages. Churches were aided in making alterations, repairs, and improvements, purchasing furnaces, paying taxes, etc. For financing existing debts, 46 churches were aided with grants and loans amounting to 77% of the total appropriated to churches for all purposes. Foreclosures thus have been averted and churches have been saved to the denomination. Applications for grants and loans asking for $35,250 were carried over into our new year.
Form of Bequest. — I give and bequeath to "The Congregational Church
Building Society," a corporation organized and existing under the laws of ttie
State of New York, the sum of dollars to be applied to the uses
and purposes of said Society.
CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL EXTENSION SOCIETY
All commissioned workers of The Congregational Home Missionary Society are responsible also for the work of the Sunday School Extension Society, the latter contributing a percentage of their support. This work consists chiefly in founding and maintaining Sunday Schools and in sending out college young people for summer extension service. In cooperation with the Education Society a Children's Day program is provided each year.
Form of Bequest. — I give and bequeath to "The Congregational Sunday School Extension Society," a corporation organized and existing under the laws
of the State of New York, the sum of _ dollars to be applied to
the uses and purposes of said Society.
THE CONGREGATIONAL WOMAN'S HOME MISSIONARY FEDERATION
Incorporated in Kansas, October 15, 1913 The work of the Federation, through the merger of the national societies, has been delegated to the various denominational Home Boards and Commissions.
The Federation continues to maintain its corporate existence according to its charter, to care for its funds, and to receive gifts and legacies. President, Mrs. Charles E. Blake, 7 Angell Court, Providence, R. I.; treasurer. Mrs. H. H. Hart, Room 801, 287 Fourth Avenue. New York. N. Y.
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THE COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL ACTION
287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y. 5757 University Ave., Chicago, 111.
Honorary Chairman — Graham Taylor
Chairman — Arthur E. Holt
Director — Hubert C. Herring
Recording Secretary — Theodore A. Greene
Treasurer — Jeremiah P. Edwards
Clarence S. Bennett, Allan Knight Chalmers, Henry P. Chandler, Russell J. Clinchy, Truman B. Douglass, Buell G. Gallagher, Theodore A. Greene, Arthur
E. Holt, Stoddard Lane, W. L. Richardson, John Schroeder, Alfred W. Swan, Lea D. Taylor, Willard L. Thorp, Lawrence A. Wilson.
Ex-Officio: Edward C. Boynton, Fred L. Brownlee, William F. Frazier, Fred
F. Goodsell, Harold M. Kingsley, Claton S. Rice, Harry T. Stock.
executive staff
Hubert C. Herring — Director
Frank W. McCulloch — Industrial Relations
Charles A. Thomson — International Relations
Harold O. Hatcher — Research
Katharine Terrill — Literature and Information
The Council of Social Action was created by the General Council at Oberlin in June, 1934. The motivating spirit behind that action is clearly indicated in the words of the vote:
"Stirred by the deep need of humanity for justice, security, and spiritual freedom and growth, aware of the urgent demand within our churches for action to match our gospel, and clearly persuaded that the Gospel of Jesus can be the solvent of social as of all other problems, we hereby vote:
"That the General Council create the Council for Social Action of the Congregational and Christian Churches of the United States of America.
"That the purposes of this Coimcil for Social Action shall be to help the churches to make the Christian gospel more effective in society, national and world-wide, through research, education, and action, in cooperation with the Home and Foreign Boards, Conferences and Associations, and local churches. It is proposed that the Council shall increasingly cooperate with the Federal Council of Churches in the creation of a program which shall be genuinely interdenominational. In its research, the Council will aim to be impartial, its only bias being that of the Christian view of life; its educational efforts will be directed primarily toward the local churches but will also envisage the cultivation of public opinion; in action, the Council may, on occasion, inter- cede directly in specific situations. . . .
"That in launching this Council for Social Action we envisage a new kind of churchmanship which, enlisting the volunteer services of a group of eighteen outstanding men and women of social vision, wisdom, and Christian purpose, and commanding the services of five or six strong leaders in the fields of international relations, race relations, and economic statesmanship, will carry the campaign of education and action based on careful research out among our entire constituency at home and abroad. Believing that the Church will find itself as it loses itself in the struggle to achieve a warless, just, and brotherly world, we launch this venture, dedicating ourselves to unremitting work for a day in which all men find peace, security and abundant life."
The Council for Social Action invites each church to organize a local committee or council for Social Action and welcomes the opportunity to cooperate with such local groups in planning for the larger effectiveness of the social program of the church.
The Council for Social Action invites correspondence from ministers and laymen.
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CITY ORGANIZATIONS
The following organizations do missionary and extension work as indicated within their own confines largely in immediate cooperation with state conferences.
Bay Association of Congregational Churches of Northern California, Inc., 1164 Phelan Building, San Francisco, Calif. Church extension worlt. President, A. C. Jensen: Executive Secretary, Rev. Harley H. Gill; Treasurer, Charles W. Brock. Funds: $20,000. Expenditures for 1934, $632.
Crrv Missionary Society, 14 Beacon Street, Room 602, Boston, Mass. City mis- sionary and relief work. President, William Ellison; Secretary, Rev. Ralph H. Rowse; Treasurer, Philip S. Davis. Funds: $368,631.88. Expenditures for 1934, $64,907.69.
ilCoNGREGATioNAL Church Union OF BOSTON AND ViciNiTY, 610 Scars Building. Boston. Church building aid. President, Ethelbert V. Grabill; Secretary, Oren C. Boothby; Treasurer, Robert P. Kelsey. Funds: $67,073.22. Expenditures for 1933, $29,486.02.
Chicago Congregational Union, Room 1302, 19 South La Salle St. General work of the Church. President, Frederick J. Newey; General Director, Rev. Ernest Graham Guthrie; Treasurer, Arlan W. Converse. In 1934, Income from Endowment Fund $12,900.74; Income from Trust Fund $151,912.37; Disbursements $180,535.34.
Congregational Union of Cleveland, Ohio, 1006 Hippodrome Building. Church aid and church extension. Moderator, Mr. A. F. Allen; Executive Secretary, Rev. O. L. Kiplinger; Treas- urer, Mr. Robert S. Crawford. Fimds $245,552. Expenditures for 1934, $15,579.38.
Congregational Association of Detroit, Mich., First Congregational Church. Church aid and church extension. Moderator, Rev. Roger Eddy Treat; Superintendent, Rev. Alexander M. Meikle; Treasurer, W. G. Clarke. Expenditures for 1934, $9,171.20.
City Missionary Society, 166 Village Street, Hartford, Conn. Church extension. Village St. Mission and Community Center, summer camp and fresh air work. President, Rev. David McKeith; Superintendent, Rev. Philip M. Rose; Treasurer, Allen H. Newton. Expenditures for 1934, $15,127.71.
Congregational Church Extension Society of Los Angeles, Calif., 611 American Bank Building. Aiding the establishment of new churches. President, B. G. Wright; Superintendent, Rev. E. D. Gaylord; Treasurer, C. E. Spaulding. Funds $75,000 (estimated). Expenditures for 1934, $5,000.
Minneapolis and St. Paul Congregational Unions, 429 Palace Building, Minneap- olis, Minn. City extension work. Presidents — Minneapolis, Rev. Bertram B. Hanscom; St. Paul, Rev. Arthur H. Gilmore. Joint Superintendent, Rev. A. K. Voss. Treasurers — Minneapolis, H. L. Bergquist; St. Paul, H. G. Swanson. Funds $9,182. Expenditures for 1934, $1,883.
New York City Congregational Church Association, Inc., Room 908, 287 Fourth Avenue. Church extension, added to the functions of the local association. President, Board of Directors, Rev. Stanley U. North; Executive Secretary, Rev. Walter H. Rollins; Treasurer, Mr. Edward Wade. Funds $6,477. Expenditures for 1934, $21,983.44.
Congregational Church Extension Society of Seattle, Wash., Plymouth Congre- gational Church. Church aid and church erection. President, Mr. Arthur P. Johnson; Superintendent, Rev. L. O. Baird; Treasurer, R. H. G. Edmonds. Expenditures for 1934, $1,623.31.
Congregational Union of Springfield, Inc., Springfield, Mass. Church extension in cooperation with the state conference; the Union supervises the home mission- ary work in Springfield and maintains a city missionary.
President, Rev. John B. Lewis; Clerk, Mrs. Elmer F. Otting; Treasurer, John A. Dale. Funds $11,820. Expenditures for 1934, $7,048.
Congregational City Missionary Society of St. Louis, Mo., 6501 Wydown Boule- vard. Mission work. President, Rev. Jay T. Stocking; Superintendent, Rev. Charles C. Burger; Treas- urer. Mr. Samuel F. Piatt. Funds $33,000. Expenditures for 1934. $4,755.
Worcester City Missionary Society, 2 Hackfeld Road, Worcester, Mass. Mission- ary and extension work.
Executive secretary, Rev. Myron W. Fowell. Funds $60,515.72. Expenditures for 1934, $12,113.20.
Illnserted from last Year Book.
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OTHER CONGREGATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
AMERICAN CONGREGATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Organized, 1853. Incorporated, 1854. Headquarters, Congregational House, 14 Beacon Street, Boston
OFFICERS
President. — Rev. Edward M. Noyes, Newton Centre. Mass.
Vice-President. — Ethelbert V. Grabiix, Jamaica Plain, Mass.; Rev. J. Edgar
Park, Norton, Mass. Corresponding and Recording Secretary. — Thomas Todd, Concord. Chairman of Executive Committee. — Franklin P. Shumway. Treasurer. — Phineas Hubbard, 14 Beacon St., Boston. Librarian. — Rev. Frederick T. Persons.
Directors. — Rev. Edward M. Noyes, Newton Centre; Franklin P. Shumway, Melrose; Alfred M. Ziegler, Newtonville; Thomas Todd, Concord; Rev. J. Edgar Park, Norton; *WrLLiAM Q. Wales, West Newton; Ethelbert V. Gra- bill, Jamaica Plain: Rev. Arthur J. Covell, Boston; Phineas Hubbard, Cam- bridge; Rev. D. Augustine Newton, Westboro; *Frank M. Forbush, Newton Centre; Arthur H. Merritt, Dorchester; Rev. John H. Quint, Chelsea; Rev. Charles H. Williams, Jamaica Plain; Appleton P. Williams, Newton High lands; Willard C. Hill, Lexington; Rev. Enoch F. Bell, Newton Centre; Walter H. Black, Jamaica Plain; Sargent H. Wellman, Topsfield; Rev. Clar- ence W. Dunham, Dorchester; R.alph E. Whitney, Newton Highlands; Frank E. Bridgman, WoUaston; Rev. Morton D. Dunning, Wellesley Farms; Rev. Carl M. Gates, Wellesley Hills; Howard Wallingford, Belmont; -William A. Alcott, Watertown; Philip S. Davis, Brookline; Theodore T. Marsh, Dedham.
♦Deceased.
To maintain, in the city of Boston, a Congregational House; to care for and perpetuate a library of books, pamphlets, and manuscripts, and a collection of portraits and relics of the past; to promote friendly intercourse and cooperation among Congregational ministers and churches, and with other denominations; and to do whatever else — within the limits of its charter — shall serve to illustrate Congregational history and promote the general interests of Congregational churches.
membership
The membership of the Association consists of Congregationalists who have been elected by the Directors at any regular meeting. There are two classes of members — Life and Annual. Annual members pay an annual assessment of $1.00. The payment of $10 at one time by a member constitutes him a life member. All moneys received for membership are applied exclusively to the increase of the library.
the congregational house
Was erected in 1898 (costing over $700,000) to house the Congregational Library, provide rooms at low cost for 14 Congregational Missionary Organiza- tions, the Congregational Book Store, PUgrim Hall for gatherings, and Committee Rooms, and to promote the general interests of Congregational churches.
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BOSTON SEAMAN'S FRIEND SOCIETY, INC.
Office: 618 Congregational House, Boston Organized 1827. Incorporated 1829. Reorganized 1922.
On recommendation of tiie Commission on Missions ttie Society was reorgan- ized in 1922 and became tlie sole representative for sailor work of the New England Congregational churches, and is therefore entitled to a regular appor- tionment from them. The Society's affairs are administered by the representa- tives named below, chosen by the New England Conferences. The former organization transferred to the new Corporation more than $200,000 worth of real estate and other assets, including land and buildings in Boston and Vine- yard Haven and Invested funds.
The Society is devoted to the material, social and religious welfare of seamen of all nations. Has finely equipped Bethels at 287 Hanover St.. Boston, and at Vineyard Haven, and a reading room at Cape Cod Canal. The Society provides dormitory accommodations, reading and recreation rooms, pool tables, and games of many kinds, a canteen, shower baths, postal and banking facilities, and a check room for seamen's baggage. Free entertainments and religious services are held weekly. Sick, destitute and ship-wrecked sailors are cared for. Books and magazines are placed aboard ships.
President. — Mr. Charles Stewart, Boston, Mass. Vice-President. — Capt. Harold L. Colbeth, Buzzard's Bay, Mass. Treasurer. — Mr. Arthur J. Crockett, Boston, Mass. Clerk. — Mr. Henry H. Norris, Winchester, Mass. Secretary. — Rev. Merritt A. Farren, Boston. Mass. Chairman of E.vecutive Committee. — -Enos H. Bigelow, M. D.
state representatives
Maine Mr. C. Campbell Patterson, Brookline
_ _ A TIT T^ /-. w Mr. E. J. Lang, Boston
Rev. Roderick A. MacDonald, Cumber- ^h. Herbert P. Sawtell, Worcester
land Mills ^ „ ^ Mr. Andrew B. Sides, Waban
Rev. John C. Schroder, Portland j^ Charles Stewart, Boston
Rev. Morris H. Turk, d. d., Portland jvip lucius E. Thayer, Newton
„ „ ,. Rev. Charles N. Thorp, Lincoln
New Hampshu:e ^^^^ George L. Thurlow. Concord
Rev. Earl F. Nauss, Nashua Mr. Hahry H. Walker. Boston
Rev. Arthur A. Rouner, Portsmouth Mr. Sargent H. Wellman 'Topsfield
Mr. Mitchel Ward, Manchester Mr. Richard Parkhurst, Winchester
Mr. Ernest C. Moffatt, West Roxbury
Vermont Mr. Harold A. Melzar, Boston
Rev. J. Ghaydon Brown, Rutland Rhode Island
Rev. Augustine Jones, d. d., Springfield „ c m /-. r._ jj ^
Rev. George A. Neeld, St. Johnsbury §=». Samuel T. Clifton, Providence
' Rev. Loring B. Chase, East Providence
Massachusetts Rev- Ernest L. Wismer, Newport
Rev. Robert M. Bartlett, Long Meadow Connecticut
Enos H. Bigelow, m. d., Framingham
Rev. David Eraser, West Somerville Rev. Robbins W. Bahstow, d. d., Hartford
Mr. Nathan Heard, Cambridge Rev. Andrew Burns Chalmers, Willi-
Capt. Harold L. Colbeth, Buzzard's Bay mantic
Rev. John Gratton, Pittsfield Rev. Francis T. Cooke, Bristol
Rev. Paul G. Macy, Worcester Rev. J. Romeyn, Danforth, New London
Mr. Henry H. Norris, Winchester Rev. Ralph A. Christy, Middletown
Mr. Robert E. Peabody, Jamaica Plain Rev. John M. Deyo, Danbury
Mr. Henry B. Prout, Brookline Rev. William D. Hoag, Old Lyme
Rev. Roy G. Pavy, Westfield Rev. Harry J. Newton, New Haven
Rev. Arthur P. Pratt, d. d., Greenfield Rev. John M. Phillips, d. d., Hartford
Bequests should be made payable to the Boston Seaman's Friend Society, Inc. Contributions from churches and individuals solicited. Contributions received on an annuity basis.
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PILGRIM PLACE IN CLAREMONT
Homes for Missionaries, Ministers and other Christian Workers.
Founded in 1915; incorporated under the laws of California;
endorsed and commended by the National Council.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
Raymond C. Brooks, d. d.. President, 595 Mayflower Road, Claremont; Franklin Warner, Vice-President, Claremont; Rev. Axbert P. Davis, Exec. Secretary, 595 Mayflower Road, Claremont; Rev. A. D. Stauffacheh, Rec. Secretary, 441 Harvard Ave.. Claremont; Harry T. Belcher, Treasurer, Claremont; Martin Abehnethy, Claremont; Mrs. Maxwell Chaplin, Claremont; Rev. Arthur O. Pritchard, Sierra Madre; Rev. John M. Schaefle, Los Angeles; Mrs. Doremus ScuDDER, Claremont; Luther Freeman, d. d., Pomona; Mrs. W. H. Kerr, Claremont; Mrs. R. K. Pitzer, Pomona; J. G. Zorn, Claremont; Honorary Directors, Mrs. W. C. Merritt, Claremont; Mrs. E. C. Norton, Claremont; Mrs. J. A. Blaisdell, Claremont; Rev. C. W. Lay, Long Beach.
LOCATION
Pilgrim Place is located upon a beautiful twenty acre tract in Claremont in Southern California. Claremont is the home of Pomona College, Scripps College for Women and Claremont Colleges and is recognized as one of the educational centers of America. The town is in the midst of the orange belt, with the Sierra Madre mountains rising to a height of 10,000 feet near by. Claremont is thirty-three miles east from Los Angeles and twenty-five miles from Pasadena.
The purpose of Pilgrim Place is to provide comfortable homes at a minimum cost for ministers, missionaries and other Christian workers and their families in a region where living conditions are attractive and living costs are low.
Pilgrim Place operates 26 houses. A 4, 5 or 6-room cottage, fully furnished, may be rented for from $25 to $40 per month. If a prospective resident prefers to fiUTiish funds for the construction of his owrn home. Pilgrim Place is glad to cooperate by providing land without charge. Such homes are held in the name of the Corporation but are legally recognized as the homes of the builders during their lifetime. Eight such homes are included in the Pilgrim Place area.
recent development
The Pilgrim Place grounds have been greatly improved. A commodious and charming Administration Building has been provided. Two impressive entrance- ways to the grounds, for which beautiful wrought iron gates were donated by the Manhattan Church of New York, have been erected through the generous assist- ance of friends. Porter Hall offers attractive accommodations for single persons. The Hadley House is intended especially for women. Plans for other buildings have been drawn and await funds from interested donors. Pilgrim Place invites cooperation in the development of this important enterprise.
contributions will be welcomed at the present time, especially for
1. General endowment, to provide for costs of maintenance and continuance of low rental charges, $300,000.
2. Completion of plan for drives, walks and planting, estimated cost, $10,000.
3. Additional homes, each with suitable endowment for upkeep. Low building costs now make a special appeal.
4. Further development of a Recreational Center, providing out-door games for Pilgrim Place residents, $2,000.
bequests
Conditional gifts, yielding interest returns to the donors, are solicited.
Form of Bequest. — I give, devise and bequeath to "Pilgrim Place in Clare- mont" incorporated under the laws of California the sum of dollars
(or the following described property).
Correspondence regarding Bequests, Annuities and other matters should be addressed to the President, Rev. Raymond C. Brooks, or the Secretary, Rev. Albert P. Davis, 595 Mayflower Road, Claremont, Calif.
34 Year Book, Congregational and Christian Churches [1934
SCHAUFFLER SCHOOL
f Religious Education A COLLEGE OF ] Missionary Training ( and Social Work.
FOR WOMEN
5111-5115 Fowler Avenue, S. E., Cleveland, Ohio
Rev. Raymond G. Clapp, d. d.. President
Organized 1886. Incorporated 1905, an Ohio Corporation, not for profit.
Trustees. — Clay Harrick, President, Mabie A. Jindra. Secretary, Robert L. Beck,
Mrs. C. R. Bissell, C. Clay Nims, Mrs. Charles M. Preston, Rev. Philip Smead Bird, d. d., Miriam Woodberry.
Checks payable to Robert L. Beck, Treasurer. A Corporation of 24 mem- bers, four elected annually for six-year terms, chooses trustees and advises on general policies. Property ($385,000) reverts to Congregational Conference of Ohio, if it ceases to be used for purposes of training young women in religious and social leadership. Endowment and invested funds $161,940.
Under supervision of Congregational Education Society, $24,200 budget, about $3,200 by income from endowment, about $500 by D. A. R. scholarships, about $6,500 from students, balance ($14,000) by direct gifts of individuals and churches of this and other denominations. Estate Loans, Annuity Gifts, Legacies solicited.
Four-year course for high school graduates, one year for college graduates: degree B. S. in R. E. and B. S. in Social Work. Graduates available as pastor's assistants, directors of religious education, parish workers, missionaries — home or foreign, Y. W. C. A. and settlement or social workers.
Unusual opportunities for scholarship self-help assistance. Special classes to train those of foreign birth or parentage in English, when necessary.
Enrollment 78 of 12 nationalities or races and 17 denominations; 70% of these are of American parentage, and 86% of American birth; from 17 states and 9 countries; evening extension classes in English and civics for immigrants, 221 of 21 nationalities.
Faculty and Administrative Staff — 11 resident, 18 non-resident (17 of these only part time=ll full time teachers). Names and subjects about as in Year Book for 1931. Catalog, Quarterly, application blank on request.
ADDRESSES OF OTHER CONGREGATIONAL AND CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATIONS
Congregational Board oj Pastoral Supply
Maintained by the Congregational and Christian Conferences in the New England States, 14 Beacon St., Boston, Mass.
The Christian Publishing Association, 219 So. Ludlow St., Dayton, Ohio
New York Congregational Home for the Aged
Serving the Greater New York area, 123 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, N. Y.
The Aged Christian Ministers Home Association, Lakemont, N. Y.
The Christian Orphanage
Agency of the Southern Convention of the Congregational and Christian Churches, Elon College, N. C.
Granger Homestead, Canandaigua, N. Y.
Home for aged Congregational ministers. Correspondent: Rev. Lewis T. Reed, D. D., 287 Fourth Ave., New York City.
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THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES
ANDOVER NEWTON THEOLOGICAL SCHOOL
Newton Centre, Massachusetts
An interdenominational theological school located in Greater Boston. Andover was founded in 1807, Newton in 1825. Andover Newton was formed in 1931.
THE FACULTY
EvEHETT Cahleton Herkick, d. d., ll. d., President
Vaughan Dabney, d. d.. Dean and Bartlet Professor of Sacred Rhetoric
Frederick Lincoln Anderson, d. d.. Enter., Professor of Biblical Interpretation, New
Testament Amos Niven Wilder, ph. d., Norris Professor of New Testament Interpretation WiNFRED Nichols Donovan, d. d.. Professor of Biblical Interpretation, Old Testa- ment Henry Kalloch Rowe, ph. d., Professor of Church History Richard Miner Vaughan, d. d.. Professor of Christian Theology Daniel Evans, d. d.. Abbot Professor of Christian Theology James Percival Berkeley, d. d.. Professor of Religious Education Charles Nathaniel Arbuckle, d. d.. Associate Professor of Preaching Basil Mathews, m. a. (Oxon.), Helen Barrett Montgomery Professor of Chris- tianity and World Relations Thomas S. Roy, d. d.. Instructor in Public Speaking Dwight J. Bradley, d. d., Professor of Social Ethics
Richard Clarke Cabot, m. d.. Professor of Sociology and Applied Christianity Austin Philip Guiles, m. a., b. d., ph. d.. Professor of Pastoral Psychology Russell Chase Tuck, s. t. m.. Associate Professor of New Testament Ellsworth M. Smith, m. a., b. d.. Director of Field Work Elizabeth Miller Lobingier, ph. b.. Instructor in Religious Education William Jacob Cloues, b. d., Alva Woods Librarian Owen Hamilton Gates, ph. d., Andover Librarian
Andover Seminary has become affiliated with The Newton Theological Insti- tution to form the new Andover Newton Theological School which is located at Newton Centre, in the vicinity of Boston. The combination of the two schools and the location, in greater Boston, make new and unusual advantages possible for theological students interested in taking their professional study in New England. The combined resources provide for an enrichment of the curriculum and an enlargement of the faculty. The library facilities are imexcelled.
The Andover Newton Theological School in afiBliation with Harvard gives the students the privilege of taking any work in Harvard open to theological students and without additional expense. In greater Boston and New England are many of the oldest and most famous of the educational institutions of the country. As Andover Newton is in the midst of them, the students can enjoy the cultural and traditional advantages which bring college and pro- fessional students to Boston, not only from all over the country but from all over the world.
The co-operation of the churches in the vicinity offers many opportunities where, on the basis of co-operative scholarships, students can make their way and at the same time gain valuable and practical experience. The School offers scholarship grants, so far as it is able, to students dependent upon self-support and seeks to aid in securing for them church positions in which service can be given in return. Special fellowships are awarded to exceptional students.
The School grants three degrees: B. D., S. T. M., and M. R. E. The B. D. Is granted after three years' study to students who have had a college course. The M. R. E. is granted to women students with similar preparation after two years' study. The S. T. M. is granted after at least a year of graduate study and the presentation of a satisfactory thesis.
For catalogue and further information address the President or the Dean.
36 Year Book, Congregational and Christian Churches [1934 ATLANTA THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY FOUNDATION
Nashville. Tennessee
FACTTLTT
Wn-LiAM James Campbell, a. m., s. t. b., d. d.. President, Professor Church History. William Allen Harper, m. a., lit. d., ll. d.. Professor Religious Education. Malcolm Dana, b. d., d. d.. Lecturer in the Rural Church.
To the list of the Foundation Faculty may be added, for Academic purposes, both the Faculty of Vanderbilt School of Religion and also others from the Faculties of Vanderbilt University whose work contributes to ministerial education.
The Foundation is affiliated with Vanderbilt University, and offers every advantage of location, education, and self support.
For information write William James Campbell. President.
BANGOR THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
Bangor. Me.
Incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts Feb. 25, 1814; charter con- firmed by the Legislature of Maine, Feb. 19, 1831.
rACtJlTY
Harry Trust, d. d., litt. d.. President, Fogg Professor of Sacred Rhetoric and Oratory
Warren J. Moulton, ph. d., d. d., ll. d.. President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of New Testament Language and Literature.
Fbancis B. Denio, d. d.. Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Language and Literature.
Calvtn M. Clark, d. d., Waldo Professor of Ecclesiastical History, and Lecturer on Congregational Polity and Pastoral Theology.
Charles Gordon Gumming, ph.d., George A. Gordon Professor of Old Testament Language and Literature.
Alfred Morris Perry, ph. n., d. d.. Associate Professor of New Testament Language and Literature, and Librarian.
Marion J. Bradsraw, m. a., d. d.. Professor of the Philosophy of Religion.
Frank W. Clelland, ph. d., d. d.. Assistant Professor of New Testament Language and Literature.
Clare J. Hewitt, m. a., d. d.. Professor of Rural Church Work.
E. Albert Cook, ph. d.. Acting Professor of Christian Theology
Rev. John M. Arters, d. d.. Lecturer on Methodist Polity.
Prof. Mark Bailey, m. a.. Instructor in Vocal Culture.
Rev. Frederick T. Persons, m. a.. Lecturer on Church Architecture.
Arlin Miller Cook, m. a.. Instructor in English.
lecturer on the bond foundation Prof. Webster Chester, ph. d., of Colby College, on Biology.
convocation week lecturers Rev. Harold Cooke Phillips, d. d.. Leader of the Quiet Hour. Prof. Reinhold Niebuhr, d. d.. Lecturer on Applied Christianity. Dean Thomas Wesley Graham, d. d.. Lecturer on Preaching. Rev. Raymond Calkins, d. d.. Lecturer on Literature and Life.
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THE CHICAGO THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
5757 University Avenue. Chicago
Albert W. Palmer, President.
A. C. McGiFFERT, Jr., Director of Studies.
Robert Cashman, Business Manager.
The Chicago Theological Seminary, established in 1855 to furnish training for Christian leadership according to the highest academic standards, has been a pioneer in the introduction into the theological curriculum of several unique features designed to meet the changing spiritual needs of succeeding generations For example, Dr. Graham Taylor was called to the chair of Christian Economics when such a professorship was practically unknown. Recent developments have been in the fields of research in personality problems; in studies of the city and rural churches; in culture through art and drama, literature and music; and in the supervision of the practical work of students with a view to their develop- ment as leaders of the Institutions of religion in the modem world.
In 1915 the institution removed to the neighborhood of the University of Chicago, with which It is afBliated through the Divinity School of the University. Thus Seminary students enjoy the advantages of a University which is inter- nationally known for its high standards and academic productiveness. In June. 1928, the new buildings of the Seminary were completed and dedicated.
THE FACULTY
Albert W. Palmer, d. d., ll. d.. President and Professor of Practical Theology.
Graham Taylor, a. m., d. d., ll. d.. Emeritus, Social Economics.
Arthur Cdshman McGiffert, Jr., d. b., a. m.. Christian Theology and Director of Studies.
Benjamin Whxard Robinson, ph.d.. New Testament.
Arthur Erastus Holt, ph. d., d. d.. Social Ethics.
Fred Eastman, Litt. d.. Religious Literature and Drama.
Davis Edwards, a. m.. Public Speaking.
Wilhelm Pauck, th. d. (Giessen), Church History.
Matthew Spinka, a. m., ph. d.. Librarian and Lecturer in Church History.
Samuel Kincheloe, a. m., ph. d.. Sociology of Religion.
Walker Moore Alderton, a. m., d. b.. Director of Student Field Activities.
Carl Romig Hutchinson, d. b.. Research Associate.
Cecil Michener Smith, a. m.. Music.
Mrs. Clara E. Powell, ph. d.. Religious Education.
VonOgden Vogt, a. m., d. b.. Religion and Fine Arts.
Anton T. Boisen, a. m.. Pastoral Psychology.
James Mullenbach, d. b., ll. d.. Social Ethics.
Charles Clayton Morrison, ph. d.. International Relations.
Douglas Horton, d. d.. Practical Theology.
Robert Cashman, Business Administration.
To the list of the Seminary Faculty may be added, for academic purposes, both the Faculty of the Divinity School and also others from the Faculties of the University of Chicago, whose work contributes to ministerial education.
38 Year Book, Congregational and Christian Churches [1934
HARTFORD SEMINARY FOUNDATION
Hartford, Conn.
President. — Robbins Wolcott Barstow, d. d.. Practical Theology
President Emeritus. — Wu-liam Douglas Mackenzie, d. d., ll. d.
Secretary. — Asa Robert Crawford
Dean Hartford Theological Seminary. —Rockweli, Harmon Potter, d. d.. Practical Theology
Dean Hartford School of Religious Education. — Karl R. Stolz, ph. d., d. d., English Bible
Dean Kennedy School of Missions. — Edward Warren Capen, ph. d.. Sociology
Director of Residence. — Mrs. Marcia J. Lowell, b. s.
Librarian of The Case Memorial Library. — Charles Snow Thayer, ph. d.. Bibliology
Field Representative. — Willard T. Carter
A. J. William Myers, ph. d.. Education
Lewis Hodous, d. d.. Missions in China; Philosophy of Religion
George Ross Wells, ph. d.. Psychology
Alexander Converse Purdy, ph. d.. New Testament Exegesis
William Girdlestone Shellabear, d. d., Mohammedanism
Elbert Clarence Lane, d. d., Hebrew and Greek
Elmer E. S. Johnson, ph. d., d. d., Reformation and Modern Church History
Henry Winters Luce, d. d., Missions in China
Herbert H. Farmer, m. a.. Systematic Theology
Plato Ernest Shaw, b. litt.. Early Church History
Eleanor Hope Johnson, ph. d.. Psychology
Malcolm Dana, d. d.. Rural Church Work
Mrs. Agnes C. L. Donohugh, m. a., f. r. a. i., Ethnology
Edna May Baxter, m. a., b. d.. Education
Charles Thomas Paxjl, d. d., f. r. g. s.. Missions in Latin America
Andrew Fitch Hensey, d. d., f. r. g. s. Missions in Central Africa
Edwin E. Calverley, ph. d., Mohammedanism
Moses Bailey, s. t. m., ph. d.. Old Testament Exegesis
HoRNELL NoRRis Hart, PH. D., Social Ethics
Kendrick Grobel, c. t. s., ph. d., Instructor in New Testament
NicoL Macnicol, d. d., d. litt., Lecturer in India Department
Melancthon W. Jacobus, d. d.. Dean Emeritus Theological Seminary, New Testa- ment
Edward Hooker Knight, d. d.. Dean Emeritus School of Religious Education, Bible
Waldo Selden Pratt, mus. d., l. h. d.. Emeritus, Liturgies
Arthur Lincoln Gillett, d. d.. Emeritus, Apologetics
Charles Stoddard Lane, d. d.. Emeritus, Church History
William Charles Willoughby, f. r. g. s., f. r. a. i., Emeritus, Missions in Africa
Duncan Black MacDonald. d. d.. Emeritus, Semitic Languages
Curtis M. Geer, ph. d., Emeritus, Social Service
The three distinct Schools of the Hartford Seminary Foundation offer training for all forms of Christian service. The thirty-acre campus with distinguished buildings gives equipment for nearly 250 courses offered by over fifty professors, instructors and lecturers. The Case Memorial Library of 200,000 volumes and pamphlets is one of the greatest theological libraries in the country. All classes are open to both men and women.
The Hartford Theological Seminary prepares college graduates for the ministry of the Gospel. It uses the resources of modern scholarship in the service of the Christian faith in training for ministerial work. The degree of b. d. is granted for the completion with credit of the regular course. Degrees of s. x. m. and ph. d. are granted for advanced worl:.
The School of Religious Education trains men and women for positions of leadership m the field of religious education, and provides a thorough practical training for lay workers in other forms of church service. A two-years' course for those who have had two years of college work or are graduates of normal school leads to the degree of b. r. e. For college graduates a more advanced course is offered, leading to m. b. e., m. a., or ph. d.
The Kennedy School of Missions furnishes Special Missionary Preparation for missionaries, candidates and appointees of all Mission Boards. It has served most of the large Mission Boards of the United States and Canada. Its alumni are m all the great mission fields. Degrees of m. a. and ph. d. are granted for advanced work.
For information address the Deans of the respective Schools.
1934] Theological Seminaries 39
OBERLIN GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY
Oberlin, Ohio
President. — Ernest Hatch Wilkins, ph. d., litt. d., ll. d.
Dean, Thomas Wesley Graham, d. d., Homiletics
George Walter Fiske, ph. d., d. d.. Practical Tlieology, Religious Education
Francis William Buckler, m. a., m. r. a. s.. Church History
Walter Marshall Horton, b. d., ph. d., s. t. m.. Philosophy of Christianity and
Christian Ethics. Clarence Tucker Craig, ph. d., s. t. b., d. d., New Testament Robert Elliott Brown, b. d., d. d., Practical Theology and Human Relations Clarence Herbert Hamilton, ph. d., History and Philosophy of Religion and
Christian Missions Herbert Gordon May, m. a., b. d., ph. d.. Old Testament Language and Literature Frank Hugh Foster, ph. d., s. t. d., Professor Emeritus of Church History Herbert Alden Youtz, ph. d., s. t. b., ph. d., d. d.. Professor Emeritus of Philosophy of
Religion and Christian Ethics. Kemper Fullerton, a. m., d. th., d. d.. Professor Emeritus of Old Testament. Julian Morgenstern, ph. d.. President of Hebrew Union College, Haskell Lecturer,
1934-35.
The Graduate School of Theology provides the opportunity for college grad- uates to get adequate training for Christian service in the ministry of the church, secretaryship of the Yoimg Women's Christian Association or Young Men's Christian Association at home or abroad, for leadership in religious education at home or abroad and for Christian social service in city or country communities. Throughout its history, though independent by charter, Oberlin has sustained the most friendly relationship with Congregational churches and work.
Equipment. — In September of 1931 the School of Theology moved into new quarters. It now occupies a group of buildings designed by Mr. Cass Gilbert and made possible by the generous gift of two friends of the School, the late Mrs. D. Willis James and Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. The theological group, built in North Italian style, is composed of two buildings connected by cloisters to form a quadrangle. One of these buildings is used for classroom, chapel and administration purposes, and the other for dormitories for single and married students, a refectory, a library, a recreation room and a gymnasium. These new buildings compose a quadrangle of unusual beauty and utility. Students in the School of Theology use the main library of Oberlin College which contains 332.866 bound volumes and as many pamphlets. The library files include the leading secular and religious newspapers and the leading monthlies and quar- terlies. The Oberlin library is the largest college library in the United States. The library and seminar rooms in the theological quadrangle house about twenty thousand of the most active books in the theological section and the periodicals required by theological students. The gymnasium and recreation rooms in the quadrangle are well equipped for physical training and indoor games. The athletic fields and tennis courts of Oberlin College provide amply for out door exercise.
Terms of Admission. — College graduation and church membership are re- quired. Men and women of any denomination, race, or color are admitted. This year we find fifteen denominations are represented in the student body.
Degrees in Course. — The degree of Bachelor of Divinity is granted at the completion of a three years' course covering ninety semester hours of work chosen from a broad range of courses set up in a curriculum which recently has been restudied and revised. The degrees of Master of Arts and Master of The- ology are also offered.
Special Assets. — Students in the Graduate School of Theology have the advantage of being a part of the student body of one of the most cosmopolitan colleges in America. They share in the imiversity privileges and the scholarly standards and fine Christian ideals of Oberlin. Oberlin is a center of unique and broad missionary interests, and has contributed largely to the missionary forces of the Congregational Church. The Oberlin Conservatory of Music is one of the leading conservatories of the world, and makes available unusual musical advantages. Oberlin is equipped with a splendid Art Building, a fine Art Library which includes a collection of over 60,000 stereopticon art slides. Living expense is moderate and the generous scholarships and prizes with the opportunities for self-help in the community make complete self-support possible.
For catalogue and further information, address the Dean.
40 Year Book, Congregational and Christian Churches [1934
YALE UNIVERSITY DIVINITY SCHOOL
New Haven, Conn.
Open for service, 1822. This School is undenominational, but is mentioned as having had a Congregational origin and early history.
FACDLTY
James Rowland Angell, ph. d., litt. d., ll. d.. President.
Rev. Lutheb Allan Weigle, ph. d., d. d., litt. d., s. t. d., ll. d.. Dean of the Divinity School and Sterling Professor of Religious Education.
Rev. Charles Reynolds Brown, d. d., ll. d., s. t. d.. Dean of the Divinity School on the Justus S. Hotchkiss Foundation, and Pastor of the University Chvirch, Emeritus.
Rev. Frank Chamberlin Porter, ph. d., d. d., Wtnkley Professor of Biblical The- ology, Emeritus.
E. Hershey Sneath, ph. d., ll. d.. Professor of the Philosophy of Religion and of Religious Education, Emeritus.
Rev. John Clark Archer, ph. d., Hoober Professor of Comparative Religion.
Rev. Mti.t.ar Burrows, ph. d., Winkley Professor of Biblical Theology.
Rev. George Dahl, ph. d.. Holmes Professor of the Hebrew Language and Literature.
Rev. Charles Allen Dinsmore, d. d.. Lecturer on the Spiritual Content of Literature on the Mattatuck Foundation.
Hubert Greaves, m. a.. Professor of Public Speaking.
Rev. Hugh Hahtshorne, ph. d.. Research Associate in Religion.
Rev. Kenneth Scott Latourette, ph. d., d. d., D. Willis James Professor of Missions and Oriental History.
Rev. Halford Edward Luccock, d. d., litt. d.. Professor of Homiletics.
Rev. Douglas Clyde Macintosh, ph. d., d. d., Dwight Professor of Theology, and Chairman of the Department of Religion in the Graduate School.
Rev. Robert Seneca Smith, ph. d., Horace Bushnell Professor of Christian Nurture.
Rev. Henry Hallam Tweedy, d. d.. Professor of Practical Theology.
Rev. Roland Herbert Bainton, ph. d.. Associate Professor of Church History.
Rev. Robert Lowry Calhoun, ph. d.. Associate Professor of Historical Theology.
Rev. Malcolm Dana, d. d.. Associate Professor of Rural Church Work.
Rev. Jerome Davis, ph. d., d. d., ll. d.. Associate Professor of Practical Philanthropy on the Gilbert L. Stark Foundation.
Rev. H. Richard Niebuhr, ph. d.. Associate Professor of Christian Ethics.
Clarence Prouty Shedd, ph. d., Associate Professor of Christian Methods on the Stephen Merrell Clement Foundation.
Rev. Paul Herman Vieth, ph. d.. Associate Professor of Religious Education and Director of Field Work.
Rev. Carl Herman Kraeling, ph. d.. Assistant Professor of New Testament Criti- cism and Interpretation.
Raymond Philip Morris, b. l. s.. Librarian of the Divinity School.
Relation to the University. — The Divinity School is one of the coordinate departments of Yale University. Tlie studies are arranged in five vocational groups, each leading to the degree of a. d. These groups are (a) The Preaching Ministry and Pastoral Service; (b) Foreign Missionary Service; (c) Religious Education in Church and School; (d) Community Service Through Religious Agencies; (e) Religious Leadership in Colleges and Universities; (f) Teaching and Research in Religion. A graduate class for advanced study is also offered, lead- ing to the degree of m. a., or ph. d.
Opportunities for Self-Help. — The scholarship funds of the school are used to create opportunities through which the students may receive training for their future work.
Application for Admission. — Only graduates of colleges or universities of recognized standing are admitted to the School. Catalogues and forms of appli- cation for admission may be obtained by addressing the Dean, 409 Prospect St., New Haven, Conn. The next year will begin on Monday, Sept. 23, 1935.
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41
PACIFIC SCHOOL OF RELIGION
Berkeley, Calif. Founded, 1866. Incorporated in California, Feb. 3, 1872.
Herman F. Swartz, m. sc, d. d., ll. d.. President and Professor, Christian Ethics. William Frederic Bade, b. d., ph. d., litt. d.. Professor of Old Testament Literature
and Semitic Language and Director Palestine Institute. John Wright Buckham, a. b., d. d.. Professor of Christian Theology and Philosophy
of Religion. Chester Charlton McCown, b. d., ph. d., d. d.. Dean and Professor of New Testament
Literature and Interpretation. George Tolover Tolson, a. m., b. d., d. d.. Librarian and Professor of Church History. Carl Safford Patton, m. a., b. d., ph. d., d. d., ll. d.. Professor of Homiletics. Ralph C. Waddell, m. a., b. d., th. d.. Lecturer in Religious Education and Student
Advisor. Walter Bronson Thomas, b. p. e.. Instructor in Community Recreation. Anthony Faulkner Blanks, m. a., ph. d.. Instructor in Expression. Otto H. Houser, a. m., d. d.. Lecturer in Methodist History and Polity. John J. Banninga, a. m., d. d., Lecturer in History of Religions and Foreign Service Noel Keys, a. m., ph. d., Lecturer in Religious Education
Pierson Parker, a. m., th. d., Instructor in Biblical Languages and Literature Percy Friars Valentine, litt. m., d. ed.. Lecturer in Religious Education Mabel Hill Redfield, Lecturer in Sacred Music
The School of Religion is adjacent to the University of California, the libraries and the courses of which institution are of great service to the students of this school.
The School of Religion trains men and women for the pastorate, religious education, social service, and missions.
A college degree is required for admission. Apply for information concerning degrees and advanced courses.
The Palestine Institute is a laboratory for biblical studies, employing among other resources the noteworthy archaeological treasures being recovered from the explorations made by Dr. Bade for the School at Tell-en-Nasbeh.
The location of the School is wonderfully beautiful, and the climate is even, cool, and stimulative, favorable for study during the entire year.
Sixty-ninth year begins August 26, 1935.
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARIES
SUMMARY OF OFFICERS AND STUDENTS, 1934-35, AND TOTALS FOR PRECEDING YEARS
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8 |
9 |
5 |
44 |
6 |
55 |
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Chicago |
11 |
8 |
20 |
190 |
14 |
224 |
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Hartford |
27 |
18 ! |
85 |
94 |
40 |
219 |
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Oberlin |
8 |
4 i |
10 |
55 |
5 |
70 |
(13) |
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Pacific |
6 |
9 |
19 |
84 |
2 |
105 |
(28) |
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Yale |
21 |
8 |
65 |
156 |
221 |
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1 100 |
60 |
222 |
i 754 |
1 101 |
1 1077 |
(232) |
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Totals 1933-34 |
107 |
60 |
244 |
776 |
122 |
1142 |
(247) |
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1932-33 |
104 |
63 |
231 |
852 |
97 |
1180 |
(273) |
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1931-32 |
106 |
58 |
274 |
747 |
147 |
1168 |
(245) |
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1930-31 |
94 |
61 |
202 |
700 |
221 |
1123 |
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1929-30 |
91 |
53 |
232 |
632 |
257 |
1121 |
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1928-29 |
90 |
47 |
215 |
618 |
164 |
997 |
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1927-28 |
92 |
63 |
195 |
625 |
220 |
1040 |
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1926-27 |
94 |
54 |
132 |
578 |
205 |
915 |
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1925-26 |
106 |
64 |
117 |
623 |
121 |
861 |
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1924-25 |
97 |
64 |
122 |
517 |
155 |
794 |
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1914-15 |
75 |
53 |
49 |
399 |
70 |
518 |
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1904-05 |
65 |
40 |
42 |
312 |
51 |
405 |
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1894-95 |
1 58 |
27 |
39 |
378 |
81 |
498 |
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1884-85 |
1 44 |
18 |
22 |
290 |
32 |
344 |
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1874-75 |
37 |
22 |
13 |
281 |
35 |
329 |
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1864-65 |
24 |
9 |
19 |
162 |
181 |
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NECROLOGY
BRIEF BIOGRAPHIES OF CONGREGATIONAL AND CHRISTIAN
MINISTERS WHOSE DEATHS WERE REPORTED
DURING THE YEAR 1934
In many cases further information is on file in the office of the General Council. This may be had on request.
Akimo, James K., horn, Waiohinu, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 1895. Education: Biblical Seminary (New York City), 1921, graduate; Princeton Theological Seminary, 1922, graduate. Ordination: Presbyterian, Princeton, N. J., April 24, 1922; entered Congregational fellowship, 1922. Congregational Pastorate: Hauula, Kahuku, T. H., 1922-34. Died at Honolulu, Hawaii, Jan. 24, 1934.
Anderson, Harold Ernest, horn, Sidney, New South Wales, AiistraUa, Feb. 17, 1868. Education: Colorado College, B. A., 1897; Chicago Theo- logical Seminary, B. D., 1898. Ordination: Congregational Council, Strong City, Kan., May 15, 1899. Congregational Pastorates: Strong City, Kan., 1898-1900; Craig, Colo., 1900-04, also serving Maybell, 1903-04; Hot Sulphur Springs and Kremmling, Colo., 1904-05; Elk and West Branch, Wash., 1905-08, also serving Chattaroy and Milan, 1906-08; Puyallup, Alderton and McMillin, Wash., 1914-16; Weaverville, Cal., 1916-18; Oil Center, Cal., 1919-23; Graham, Cal., 1923-34. District Missionary for western Wash- ington and northern Idaho, 1908-14. Died at Los Angeles, Cal., April 8, 1934.
Armes, Arza Herbert, bom, Wilmot, N. H., Jan. 22, 1860. Education: Dartmouth College, B. A., 1885; Andover Theological Seminary, 1889, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Manchester, N. H., Dec. 17, 1889. Congregational Pastorates: North Londonderry and Goifs Falls, N. H., 1889-92; Franconia, N. H., 1892-95; Warner, N. H., 1896-98; Carlisle, Mass., 1898-1907; Westminster, Mass., 1907-10; North Middleboro, Mass., 1910-13; Northwood, N. H., 1913-15; Slatersville, R. I., 1917-20; Manomet, Mass., 1924-28. Died at Bala Cynwyd, Pa., Feb. 23, 1934.
Atwood, James Noah, horn, Frankfort, Me., June 10, 1866. Education: Bates College, B. A., 1915; Bangor Theological Seminary, 1912, graduate. Ordination: Methodist Episcopal, Vinal Haven, Me., April 29, 1906; entered the Congregational fellowship in 1915. Congregational Pastorates: East Simmer, Me., 1912-17; Andover, Me., 1917-19; Berkshire, N. Y., 1919-25; Coventry, Conn., 1925-31; West Newfield, Me., 1931-33. Died, Freeporit, Me., Aug. 8, 1934.
Axton, John Thomas, bom. Salt Lake City, Utah, July 28, 1870. Honorary Degrees: D. D., Middlebury College, 1919; Ursinus College, 1923; Elon College, 1923. Awarded D. S. M. (U. S.A.), 1919; Chevalier Legion of Honor (French), 1922; Croce di Guerra (Italian), 1922. Ordination: Congregational Council, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 3, 1902. Chaplain, United States Army, 1902-20, Chief of Chaplains, 1920-28. Died at Wash- ington, D. C, July 20, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Baldwin, Theodore Alling, bom, Newark, N. J., Nov. 1. 1843. Edu- cation: College of New Jersey (now Princeton University), B. A., 1863; Princeton Theological Seminary, 1867, graduate. Ordination: Presbytery of Newark, N. J., July 2, 1867; entered Congregational fellowship, 1903.
1934] Necrology 45
Missionary of the American Board in Western Turkey Mission, 1867-1909. Died at Orange, N. J., June 9, 1934.
Barnard, Elihu Cooley, born, Lyme, Huron County, Ohio, Aug. 8, 1835. Education: Oberlin College, B. A., 1860, M. A., 1863; Chicago The- ological Seminary, 1866, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Coimcil, Jefferson, Chicago, 111., Dec. 18, 1866. Congregational Pastorates: Jefferson, m., 1866-70; Griggsville, 111., 1870-74; Moline, 111., 1874-81; Sandusky, Ohio, 1881-83; Sheffield, Ohio, 1884-87; Whitewater, Wis., 1889-97; Koshkonong, Whitewater, Wis., 1901-05. Died at Washington, D. C, Jan. 5, 1934.
Basham, Charles Wallace, born in Suffolk Coimty, England, Jvme 6, 1859. Ordination: Free Baptist, 1907; entered Congregational fellowship, 1910. Congregational Pastorates: Quasqueton and NewtonvHle (Keine), Iowa, 1910-15; Grand River and Wells, Iowa, 1915-18; Orient, Iowa, 1918-33. Died at Orient, Iowa, Sept. 20, 1934.
bAYLEY, DwiGHT SMITH, bom, New York City, May 30, 1871. Educa- tion: Colorado College, 1897, graduate; Chicago Theological Seminary, 1900, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Grand Junction, Colo., Sept. 20, 1900. Congregational Pastorates: Grand Junction, Colo., 1900-02; Kingfisher, Okla., 1902-05; Snohomish, Wash., 1905-07; Missoula, Mont., 1907-10; Maplewood, Mo., 1910-15; Pilgrim Church, Birmingham, Ala., 1915-18. Statistical Secretary and Treasurer, Montana Association of Congregational Churches; 1909-10; Statistical Secretary, Missouri Con- gregational Conference, 1913-15. Died at Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 10, 1934.
Beach, Arthur Granville, born, Marietta, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1870. Edu- cation: Marietta College, B. A., 1891; Divinity School of Yale University, B. D., 1896; student. University of Berlin, 1896-97; University of Michigan, Ph. D., 1913. Honorary Degree: D. D., Marietta College, 1910. Ordination: Congregational Council, Ashland, Wis., Oct. 19, 1897. Congregational Pastorates: Ashland, Wis., 1897-1901; Ypsilanti, Mich., 1901-12. Projessor, English literature, Marietta College, 1913-34. Publication: Endeavors After the Spirit of Religion, 1912. Died at Marietta, Ohio, Jan. 27, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Beard, Augustus Field, bom, Norwalk, Conn., May 11, 1833. Educa- tion: Yale University, B. A., 1857, M. A., 1860; Auburn Theological Sem- inary, 1857-58; Union Theological Seminary, B. D., 1860. Honorary Degree: D. D., Syracuse University, 1875. Ordination: Congregational Cotmcil, Norwalk, Conn., June, 1860. Congregational Pastorates: Cape Elizabeth, Me., 1860-62; Bath, Me., 1862-69; Plymouth Church, Syracuse, N. Y., 1869-83. Corresponding secretary, American Missionary Asso- ciation, 1886-1903, editor, 1903-28, honorary secretary, 1928-34. Publi- cations: The Story of John Frederick Oberlin; A Crusade of Brotherhood. Died at Norwalk, Conn., Dec. 22, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Bekeschus, Edward, born in Germany, July 6, 1869. College education in Switzerland. Ordination: Lutheran, Synod of Texas, 1900; entered Congregational fellowship, 1905. German Congregational Pastorates: Alexander, Kan. (organized), 1904-07; Garden City, Kan., 1907-10; Fort Collins, Colo., 1910-11; Stuyvesant Falls, N. Y., 1924-34. Died at Lorenz Park, Hudson, N. Y., July 8, 1934.
Berry, Edward Atkinson, born in the Township of Reach near Toronto, Ontario, May 23, 1847. Education: Victoria University, Toronto, graduate. Honorary Degree: D. D. Ordination: Congregational Council in Canada,
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about 1867. Congregational Pastorates: Organized and served three Con- gregational churches in Canada prior to 1880. Pontiac, Mich., 1880-83; Romeo, Mich., 1884-89; Central Church, Chattanooga, Tenn. (organized), 1891-96; First Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1896-1902; Meadows, Ida., 1910-13, also organizing and serving McCall, 1912-13; Alton, Hydesville, Loleta and Rohnerville, Cal., 1913-15; organized Federated Church, Atasca- dero, Cal. of which he was pastor emeritus at the time of his death. Professor, pastoral theology, and secretary, Atlanta Theological Seminary, 1902-04. Died at Glendale, Cal., Oct. 11, 1934.
BiTLER, Thomas Bruce, horn, Harrison, Ohio, June 16, 1889. Education: Taylor University; Bowdoin College, B. A., 1915; Bangor Theological Seminary, 1913, graduate; Andover Theological Seminary, S. T. B., 1916. Ordination: Congregational Council, Strong, Me., Oct. 24, 1913. Congrega- tional Pastorates: Orland, Me., 1912-13; New Vineyard and Strong, Me., 1913-15; Rutland, Mass., 1915-16; Hamilton, Mass., 1916-19; Pilgrim Church, North Weymouth, Mass., 1919-23; Prospect Hill Church, Somer- ville, Mass., 1923-30; First Church, Northampton, Mass., 1930-34. Died at Arlington, Mass., Feb. 24, 1934.
Bloom, William Knighton, born, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, Feb. 1, 1866. Education: College of the City of London; University of Chicago; Chicago Theological Seminary. Honorary Degree: D. D., Fargo College, 1920. Ordination: Congregational Council, Creal Springs, 111., Oct. 17, 1898. Congregational Pastorates: Vienna, 111., 1898-1901, also serving Creal Springs and Fairview, 1898-1900, and New Grand Chain, 1900-01; Sandoval, 111., 1901-06; Oneida, 111., 1906-09; Williston, N. Dak., 1909-12. Assistant superintendent. Congregational Conference of North Dakota, 1912-19; Secretary, Sunday School Extension Society, 1919-26; Secretary of Mis- sions for Eastern Division of the Extension Boards, 1926-34, also Regional Secretary of the Commission on Missions for the Southeast, 1928-34. Died at New York City, March 14, 1934.
BoswoRTH, Richard Harrison, horn, Rootstown, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1849. Education: Wesleyan University (Illinois), B. A., 1875; Garrett Biblical Institute, B. D., 1880. Ordination: Reformed Episcopal, Chicago, 111., March 12, 1882; entered Congregational fellowship, 1889. Congregational Pastorates: Mayflower Branch of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1889-94; Eastern Avenue Church, Springfield, Mass., 1894-99; Woodhaven, N. Y., 1899-1911; Townshend, Vt., 1914-24. Died at Burlington, Vt., June 1, 1934.
Braun, August H., horn, Tramke, Province Pommern, Germany, Dec. 2, 1873. Education: Berlin, Germany. Ordination: Evangelical, 1916; entered Congregational fellowship, 1928. Ger^nan Cojigregational Pastor- ates: Manitou and Clinton, Okla., 1928-29; Pilgrim Church, Chattanooga, Okla., 1929-31; First Church, Omaha, Neb., 1932-34. Died at Omaha, Neb., Feb. 14, 1934.
Brown, John Tilman, horn, Alamance County, N. Car., June 2, 1865. Education: Bennett College, 1925, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, McLeansville, N. Car., June 15, 1919. Congregational Pastorates: Union Grove Church, McLeansville, N. Car., 1916-20; Clinton, Memorial Church, Burlington and St. Andrews Chapel, Haw River, N. Car., 1925-34. Died at Greensboro, N. Car., Sept. 3, 1934.
Brown, William Martin, horn, New Britain, Conn., Aug. 12, 1854. Education: Yale University, 1876, graduate; Union Theological Seminary, 1880, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, South Church, New
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Britain, Conn., May 13, 1880. Congregational Pastorates: Blue Rapids, Kan., 1887-89; Austin, Tex., 1889-94; Bloomfield, Conn., 1896-1905; Hamp- ton, Conn., 1910-14. President, Tillotson College, 1889-94. Died at Wind- ham, Conn., Nov. 8, 1934.
BuRHANS, Paul Charles, horn, Burlington, Iowa, Oct. 19, 1856. Ordina- tion: Free Methodist, Chicago Conference, Oct. 1879; entered Congre- gational fellowship, 1889. Congregational Pastorates: Centralia, 111., 1889- 92; Villa Ridge and Beechwood, 111. (organized), 1892-93; First Church, Hennessey, Okla., 1894-95, also serving Hope Church, 1895; Sedgwick, Kan., 1896-98; Seward, Neb., 1899-1900; Second Church, Eau Claire, Wis., 1903-04; Sykeston, N. Dak., 1904-06; Glendive, Mont, (organized), 1907-11; Roundup, Mont., 1912-14; First Church, Austin, Tex. (associate pastor), 1915; First Church, Palestine, Tex., 1915-19; Peoples Church, Sanford, Fla., 1920-24. Died at Ft. Myers, Fla., June 23, 1934.
Butler, George Manley, horn, Hyde Park, Mass., Jan. 26, 1870. Edu- cation: Amherst College, B. A., 1897, M. A., 1904; Divinity School of Yale University, B. D., 1900; graduate student, Oxford University and University of Berlin, 1900-01. Ordination: Congregational Council, New Bedford, Mass., June 30, 1902. Congregational Pastorates: Trinitarian Church, New Bedford, Mass. (associate pastor), 1901-03; Mystic Church, Medford, Mass., 1904-17; Allin Church, Dedham, Mass., 1921-34. Died at Dedham, Mass., Dec. 1, 1934.
Byers, Ralph Caruthers, horn, Shippensburg, Pa., Dec. 28, 1862. Education: Waynesburg College, B. A., 1894. Ordination: Presbyterian, in Pennsylvania, 1892; entered Congregational fellowship, 1903. Con- gregational Pastorates: Henderson (organized) and Brighton, Colo., 1903-09, also serving Rose Hill, 1907-09; Lafayette, Colo., 1909-11; North Church, Denver, Colo., 1911-13; Silverton, Colo., 1913-19; Hayden, Colo., 1919-21; Henderson, Colo, (second pastorate), 1921-34, also serving Pil- grim Church, Denver, Colo., 1921-31. Died at Denver, Colo., March 14, 1934.
Carr, James Scott, horn, London, England, Feb. 15, 1855. Education: Colgate University; Oxford University, Ph. D. Ordination: Methodist Episcopal, Sept. 15, 1885; entered Congregational fellowship, 1895. Congre- gational Pastorates: Plymouth Church, St. Louis, Mo., 1895-1900; Anna, 111., 1900; Rosemond, 111., 1901-04; Ontario, 111., 1904-06; Providence, 111., 1906-08; West Terre Haute, Ind., 1908-10; Rockefeller (now Area), 111., 1910-13; Fairmount, Ind., 1913-15; Forrest, 111., 1915-22; Avon, 111., 1922-27. Died at Winnetka, 111., Feb. 23, 1934.
Chambers, John Milton, horn, Cargill, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 10, 1868. Education: Northwestern College, B. A., 1896. M. A., 1899; Garrett Bibli- cal Institute, 1898, graduate. Ordination: Methodist, Lancaster, Pa., 1901; entered Congregational fellowship, 1910. Congregational Pastorates: North Church, New Bedford, Mass. (associate pastor) , 1910-12; First and North Churches, Kennebunkport, Me., 1912-17; Oxford, N. Y., 1920-31. Professor of elocution, Williams College, 1902-03; of Latin and English, Fisk University, 1917-18; Field representative, Pilgrim Memorial Fund in Massachusetts, 1919-20. Puhlication: A Practical Reader and Speaker. Died at Ocean Park, Me., June 28, 1934.
Chambers, William Nesbitt, horn, North Norwich, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 22, 1853. Education: Queen's University, Ontario, 1871-73; Princeton University, B. A., 1876, M. A., 1879; Union Theological Seminary, 1879,
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graduate. Honorary Degree: D. D., Queen's University, 1911 and Princeton University, 1911. Ordination: Congregational Council, Sherburne, N. Y., Sept. 12, 1879. Missionary of the American Board in Erzerum, Tvirkey, 1879-1900; Adana Station, Central Turkey Mission, 1900-22. President, International Relief Commission. Publication: Yoljuluk. Died at Beirut, Syria, Aug. 7, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Chandler, John Sctjdder, horn, Madura, India, April 12, 1849. Educa- tion: Yale University, B. A., 1870; Divinity School of Yale University, B. D., 1873. Honorary Degree: D. D., Yale University, 1923. Ordination: Congregational Council, New Haven, Conn., May 8, 1873. Missionary of the American Board in Madura Mission, India, 1873-1928. Publications: History of Christianity in India; Jesuit Missions in Madura; Seventy-Five Years in the Madura Mission; Translation in Tamil of the Old Testament; Revision of the Tamil translation of the New Testament. A collaborator of Tamil Dictionary. Died at Neutral Saddle, near Madura, South India, June 19, 1934.
Childress, John F., born, Charleston, 111., March 14, 1858. Ordination: Presbyterian, Oct. 10, 1886; entered Congregational fellowship, 1891. Con- gregational Pastorates: Summer Hill and Atlas, 111., 1891-93; Hillsboro, HI., 1894-97; Dongola and Mill Creek, EL, 1897-99; Stark, HI., 1899-1900; Plymouth Church, Terre Haute, Ind., 1900-02; Peru, 111., 1902-08; Ellis, Kan., 1908-10; Olney, 111., 1910-11; Postville, Iowa, 1911-17. Died at Charleston, 111., Aug. 11, 1934.
CoE, George Walter, born, Montgomery County, Missouri, Feb. 21, 1872. Ordination: Separate Baptist, Jackson Church, Tipton County, Ind., Aug. 27, 1896; entered Christian fellowship in 1914. Christian Pastorates: Dundee Church, Alexandria, Pikes Peak Church, Yorktown and Center, Ind., 1912-13; Whetstone Church, Anderson, Sugar Creek Church, Kirklin and Moorland, Ind., 1913-14; Bethel Church, Clinton Co., Frankfort, Ind., 1914-15; Straughn, Ind., 1915-16; Burrows, Ind., 1917-18; Landisville Church, Vanburen, Ind., 1918-19; Alexandria, Ind., 1923-24; Pleasant Ridge Church, Medora, Ind., 1924-30, also serving New Bethel Church, Edin- burg, Ind., 1925-28 and Clifford, Ind., 1928-30; Liberty Church, Norman Station, Ind., 1931-33. Died at Norman Station, Ind., Nov. 22, 1934.
Crites, Isaiah E., born, Aultsville, Ontario, Canada, May 3, 1856. Edu- cation: HiUsdale College. Ordination: Free Will Baptist, 1880; entered Congregational fellowship, 1913. Congregational Pastorates: JeflEerson, Mich., 1913-16, also serving Ransom, 1913-15; Butternut, Mich., 1916-20. Died at Hillsdale, Mich., April 22, 1934.
Croker, George Henry, born, Devon, England, July 7, 1863. Educa- tion: Wheaton College, 1893, graduate; Wheaton Theological Seminary, 1888, graduate. Ordination: Wesleyan Methodist, Whiting, Iowa, 1888; entered Congregational fellowship, 1893. Congregational Pastorates: Whiting, Iowa, 1893-98; Larchwood, Iowa, 1898-1902; Green Mountain, Iowa, 1902-07; Whiting, Iowa (second pastorate), 1925-28, pastor emeritus, 1928-34. Died at Whiting, Iowa, April 12, 1934.
Davenport, Henry Adolphus, born. North Stamford, Conn., March 26, 1845. Education: Amherst College, B. A., 1870; M. A., 1875. Union The- ological Seminary, 1873, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Stamford, Conn., June 18, 1873. Died at Bridgeport, Conn., Oct. 19, 1934.
Davies, John Benjamin, born, Narbeth, Pembroke Shire, South Wales, Oct. 28, 1858. Education: Brecon College; Oberlin Theological Seminary.
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Ordination: Congregational Council, Radnor, Ohio, Feb. 20, 1885. Coti- gregational Pastorates: Radnor and Troedrhiwdalar, Ohio, 1884-88; Fred- ericksburg, Ohio, 1888-90; Lexington, Ohio, 1890-92; St. Marys, Ohio, 1892-93; Chenoa, 111., 1893-96; Elm Street Church, Youngstown, Ohio, 1896-1907; First Church, Wilkes Barre, Pa., 1907-09; Mahanoy City, Pa., 1909-12; Morristown, N. Y., 1912-20; West Groton, N. Y., 1920-22; First Church, Wilkes Barre, Pa. (second pastorate), 1922-34. Died at Wilkes Barre, Pa., Feb. 17, 1934.
De Lapp, Ambrose Clarke, horn, Mauston, Wis., Jan. 26, 1884. Edu- cation: Morningside College, B. A., 1916; Andover Theological Seminary, S. T. B., 1919. Honorary Degree: D. D., Morningside College, 1931. Ordination: Methodist Episcopal, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Sept. 12, 1913; en- tered Congregational fellowship, 1918. Congregational Pastorates: North Middleboro, Mass., 1916-18; North Woburn, Mass., 1918-22; St. Johnsbury, Vt., 1922-26; South Norwalk, Conn., 1927-34. Died at South Norwalk, Conn., April 29, 1934.
Duncklee, Maurice Johnson, horn, Webster, N. H., Feb. 15, 1875. Education: Dartmouth College, B. A., 1902; Andover Theological Sem- inary, S. T. B., 1905. Ordination: Congregational Council, Haverhill, N. H., Aug. 29, 1905. Congregational Pastorates: Cornish, N. H., 1897-1900; Hav- erhill, N. H., 1905-08, also serving Pike, N. H., 1907-08; Saxonville, Mass., 1908-13; Winter St. Church, Bath, Me., 1913-17; Bethany Branch, United Church, Bridgeport, Conn., 1919-25; West Lebanon, N. H., 1925-34. Died at West Lebanon, N. H., Feb. 21, 1934.
Dyer, Almon Jesse, horn, Cummington, Mass., Oct. 28, 1857. Educa- tion: Amherst College, B. A., 1883; Hartford Theological Seminary, 1886, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Upton, Mass., June 4, 1886. Congregational Pastorates: Wilmington, Vt., 1885-86; Upton, Mass., 1886- 92; First Church, North Brookfield, Mass., 1892-96; Sharon, Mass., 1897- 1918; Oxford, Mass., 1921-29. Died at Cummington, Mass., Dec. 19, 1934.
Each, Joseph Edward, horn, Sabula, Iowa, Sept. 21, 1874. Education: Atlanta Theological Seminary, 1912, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, 1912. Congregational Pastorates: Destin, Fla., 1912-13; West Tampa, Fla., 1913-15; Dorcas and Crestview, Fla., 1915-17; Ashland and Millerville, Ala., 1917-18; Arch Creek and Hallendale, Fla., 1918-20; Dorcas, Fla. (second pastorate) , 1920-23, also serving Chvu"ch of Christ, Crestview, 1921-23; Thorsby, Ala., 1923-34. Died at Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 19, 1934.
Earl, James, horn, Bathgate, Scotland, Nov. 30, 1857. Ordination: Congregational Council, Minneapolis, Minn., May 17, 1889. Congregational Pastorates: Areola Church, Marine MiUs, and Winthrop, Minn., 1891-92; Brownton and Stewart, Minn., 1892-93; Granite Falls, Minn., 1898-1901, organizing and serving, Belview and Sacred Heart, 1900-01; West Duluth, Minn., 1902-03; Brownton and Stewart, Minn, (second pastorate), 1903-08, also serving Paynesville, 1906-07 and Graceville, 1908; Mizpah Church, Hopkins, Minn., 1908-13; Gaylord, Minn., 1916-17; Oak Park Church, Minneapolis, Minn., 1917-18; Mizpah Church (second pastorate) and Edina Church, Hopkins, Minn., 1919-20; Gaylord, Minn, (second pastorate), 1921-22; Stewart (third pastorate) and Waterville, Mum., 1925-30. Died at Minneapolis, Miim., March 29, 1934.
Edwards, Leland Alfred, horn, Springfield, Vt., Jime 8, 1865. Edu- cation: Congregational College of Canada. Ordination: Congregational Coiincil, Winthrop, N. Y., May 13, 1902. Congregational Pastorates: Win-
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throp, N. Y., 1902-06; Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, 1906-07; Park Church, Cleveland, Ohio, 1907-11; Newport, Vt., 1911-22; St. Lawrence Church, Portland, Me., 1922-27; Bethel, Me., 1927-34. Died at Poland Spring, Me., June 2, 1934.
Elfring, William H., horn, Sutton, Neb., 1879. Education: North- western University. Ordination: Congregational Council, Crofton, Neb., Oct. 28, 1909. Congregational Pastorates: Beemer, Neb., 1908-09; Crofton and Addison, Neb., 1909-12; Mayflower Church, Sioux City, Iowa, 1912-13; Grand Forks, N. Dak., 1913-17; New Rockford, N. Dak., 1918; First Church, El Paso, Tex., 1920-24, organizing and serving Valley Chiu-ch, El Paso, 1922-24; Gallup, N. M., 1925-27; Federated Church, Fort Collins, Colo., 1927-34. Died at Fort Collins, Colo., Nov. 9, 1934.
Forbes, Frank S., horn, Brooks, Me., Jan. 10, 1860. Education: Bates College, 1885, graduate; Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, 1888, grad- uate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Omaha, Neb., Aug. 23, 1888. Congregational Pastorates: Nebraska City, Neb., 1889-90; Provo, Utah (organized), 1891-92; First Church, Ogden, Utah, 1892-94; Santa Barbara, Cal., 1895-1902; East Church (Lincoln Heights), Los Angeles, Cal., 1903-08; Manhattan Beach, Cal. (supply), 1909-11. City Missionary, Saratoga Church, Omaha, Neb., 1888. Died at Los Angeles, Cal., Sept. 21, 1934.
Francis, Everett Dwight, born, West Hartford, Conn., May 3, 1871. Education: Yale University, B. A., 1892; Divinity School of Yale, 1892-94; Hartford Theological Seminary, 1895, graduate. Ordination: Congrega- tional Council, Ludlow Center, Mass., Nov. 21, 1895. Congregational Pastorate: Ludlow Center, Mass., 1895-1905. Died at Springfield, Mass., Oct. 23, 1934.
GiLMORE, William Crawford, horn, Donaldson, 111., Dec. 6, 1863. Edu- cation: Carleton College, 1892, graduate; Chicago Theological Seminary, 1895, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Valley Springs, S. Dak., June 6, 1895. Congregational Pastorates: Valley Springs, S. Dak., 1895-1903; Hubbard and Bethel, Ore., 1903-04; Hood River, Ore., 1904-09; Dayton, Wash., 1910-34. Died at Dayton, Wash., Oct. 25, 1934.
Glasgow, Julius Buckley, horn, Gowrie, Iowa, Dec. 15, 1896. Edu- cation: University of Michigan, B. A., 1923; School of Theology, Boston University, S. T. B., 1926. Ordination: Congregational Council, Commun- ity Church, Lynnfield, Mass., Nov. 18, 1925. Congregational Pastorates: Second Church, Lynnfield, Mass., 1925-28; Stoneham, Mass. (supply), 1928. Director, young people's work. Tabernacle, Salem, Mass., 1923-25. Died at Tucson, Ariz., Jan. 16, 1934.
Goodrich, Charles Lyman, horii, Sedgwick, Me., Feb. 24, 1856. Edu- cation: Amherst College, B. A., 1879; Divinity School of Yale University, B. D., 1884. Ordination: Congregational Council, Plainfield, N. J., June 12, 1884. Congregational Pastorates: Plainfield, N. J., 1884-1915; Acting pastor, First Church, North Adams, Mass., 1918-19; Acting pastor, Pilgrim Church, Provincetown, Mass., summers of 1922 and 1923; Acting pastor, John Eliot Church, South Natick, Mass., April-December, 1924. Corres- ponding Secretary, New Jersey Conference of Congregational Churches (District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia) , 1904-15. Died at Newton, Mass., March 18, 1934.
Granadosin, Isaac G., horn in the Philippine Islands in 1896. Ordina- tion: Congregational Council, Honolulu, T. H., Feb. 28, 1928. Congrega- tional Pastorates: Filipino United Church, Honolulu, T. H., 1928-31;
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Filipino Church, Waialua, Oahu, T. H., 1931-34. Died at Waialua, Oahu, T. H., March 2, 1934.
Green, George Edmund, born, Copenhagen, N. Y., April 17, 1864. Education: Special course, Chicago Theological Seminary, 1889-92. Honor- ary Degree: D. D., Yankton College, 1928. Ordination: Congregational Council, Carthage, S. Dak., July 14, 1892. Congregational Pastorates: Canova and Dover, S. Dak., 1893-1901; Erwin, S. Dak., 1901-03; Fort Pierre, S. Dak., 1903-09; Canton, S. Dak., 1909-10; Newell and Nisland, S. Dak. (organized), 1910-11; Loomis and Bethel, S. Dak., 1911-13; Alcester, S. Dak., 1913-19; Ipswich, S. Dak., 1919-25; Wakonda, S. Dak., 1925-34, also serving Meckling, 1927-33. Registrar, Congregational Conference of South Dakota, 1903-34, treasurer, 1903-12. Died at Wakonda, S. Dak., Nov. 21, 1934.
Hardcastle, William, hor^i, Newcastle, England, June 26, 1868. Edu- cation: Advent College (Kansas) ; Chicago Theological Seminary. Ordi- nation: Congregational Council, De Smet, S. Dak., Oct. 18, 1893. Congre- gational Pastorates: De Smet and Lake Henry, S. Dak., 1892-95; St. Louis Park, Minneapolis, Minn., 1895-97; Open Door Church, Minneapolis, Minn., 1897-99; Cambridge, Neb., 1899-1903; Iowa Falls, Iowa, 1907-12; Plymouth Church, Waterloo, Iowa, 1925-34. Field secretary, Iowa Congregational Conference, 1912-24. Died at Waterloo, Iowa, Aug. 3, 1934.
Harmon, Theron Alvin, bom, Plymouth, Mich., May 27, 1871. Educa- tion: University of Michigan, B. A., 1909; University of South Dakota, M. A., 1916. Honorary Degree: LL. D., Yankton College, 1928. Ordina- tion: Congregational Council, Columbia, S. Dak., May 27, 1930. Congrega- tional Pastorates: Columbia, S. Dak., 1929-31; Houghton, S. Dak., 1931-33. Died at Springfield, S. Dak., Sept. 10, 1934.
Harris, Charles Edward, born, New York City, Oct. 3, 1863. Educa- tion: Yale University, B. A., 1885; Columbia University, M. A., 1886; Divinity School of Yale University, 1893, graduate, post-graduate course, 1894. Ordination: Congregational Council, Pilgrim Church, Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 9, 1894. Congregational Pastorates: Pilgrim Church, Buffalo, N. Y. (supply), 1895; Moorhead, Minn., 1896-97; Norton, Mass., 1898-1901; Hyannis and West Yarmouth, Mass., 1902-05; Wolfeboro, N. H., 1906-09. Died at Brooklyn, N. Y., Oct. 12, 1933.
Heafield, Harold, born, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, England, May 27, 1884. Education: In England. Ordination: Congregational Council, Mo- line, Mich., Oct. 14, 1913. Congregational Pastorates: Johannesburg, Mich., 1911-12; Allendale, Mich., 1912-15; Garden, Fayette and Isabella, Mich., 1915-34, also serving Cooks, 1917-34 and Rapid River, 1931-34. Died at Garden, Mich., March 31, 1934.
Hill, Charles William, born, Biddeford, Me., Sept. 19, 1848. Educa- tion: Divinity School of Yale University, 1878, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Branford, Conn., July 21, 1880. Congregational Pastorates: Park City, Utah, 1880-84; San Jose, Cal., 1884-91; Berkeley, Cal., 1891-92; Benecia, Cal., 1892-94, also serving Vallejo, 1893-94; Green Valley, Cal., 1909-10; Central Church, La Mesa, Cal., 1910-25, pastor emeritus, 1925-34. Missionary of the American Board, Hilo, Hawaii, 1894-1910. Died at La Mesa, Cal., Aug. 14, 1934.
Hjetland, John Hans, born, Hoyanger, Norway, Dec. 27, 1862. Edu- cation: Washburn College; Divinity School of Yale University, 1895, grad- uate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Granite Falls, Minn., June 30,
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1896. CoTigregational Pastorates: Williston, N. Dak., 1896-99; Tyler, Minn., 1901-05, also serving Lake Stay (Arco) , 1900-02 and 1904-05; Winthrop and Cornish, Minn., 1905-08; Sleepy Eye, Minn., 1909-11, second pastorate 1923-25. Died at Winthrop, Minn., March 25, 1934.
HoERNER, J. Robert, bom, Dubuque, Iowa, June 30, 1898. Education: University of Dubuque; Chicago Theological Seminary, B. D., 1926. Ordi- nation: Congregational Council, Preston, Iowa, June 23, 1926. Congrega- tional Pastorates: Preston, Green Island and Miles, Iowa, 1926-29; Whiting, Iowa, 1929-33; Algona, Iowa, 1933-34. Died at Algona, Iowa, Dec. 31, 1934.
Holland, Winfield Scott, horn, Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 11, 1878. Edu- cation: Buclmell University, 1900, graduate; Crozer Theological Seminary, B. D., 1903. Ordination: Baptist, Haddon Heights, N. J., Jime 12, 1903; entered Congregational fellowship, 1916. Congregational Pastorates: Westboro, Mass., 1916-19; Roslindale, Mass., 1919-26; Adams, Mass., 1926- 31; First Church, Braintree, Mass., 1931-34. Died at Braintree, Mass., June 15, 1934.
HoLTON, Edward Payson, born, Hillsgrove, 111., Feb. 24, 1864. Educa- tion: Amherst College, B. A., 1887, M. A., 1891; Divmity School of Yale University, B. D., 1890. Ordination: Congregational Council, Everett, Mass., May 14, 1891. Missionary of the American Board in Madura Mission, India, 1891-1929. Died at Newburyport, Mass., Jvme 25, 1934.
Isaacs, Willlam J., born, Gallia, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1864. Education: Chi- cago Theological Seminary, 1893, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Williston, N. Dak., June 25, 1893. Congregational Pastorates: Williston, N. Dak., 1892-95; Buchanan, Edmunds, Melville and Pingree, N. Dak., 1895-96; Verdon, Neb., 1896-1901; Brunswick and WiUowdale, Neb., 1901-03; Spencer, Neb., 1903-07; Sargent, Neb., 1907-08; Cortez, Colo., 1908-11; Turton, S. Dak., 1913-15; Glenview Church, Fedora, and Redstone Church, Carthage, S. Dak., 1916-19; Cresbard, Myron Church, Faulkton and Wecota, S. Dak., 1919-23; Kingsburg Parish (Kingsburg, Perkins Chiu-ch, Springfield and Rimning Water), S. Dak., 1923-30. Died at Springfield S. Dak., March 28, 1934.
Ives, Henry Samuel, bom, London, England, May 5, 1864. Education: Christian Biblical Institute, 1886, graduate. Ordination: Christian, Kittery Point, Me., Aug. 26, 1886; entered Congregational fellowship, 1887. Chris- tian Pastorate: Kittery Point, Me., 1886-87. Congregational Pastorates: Milton MiUs, N. H., 1887-89; Sanford, Me., 1889-92; Warren, Me., 1892-93; Francestown, N. H., 1893-99; East Alstead and Alstead Center, N. H., 1900- 05; Westhampton, Mass., 1905-17; Whately, Mass., 1917-18; Newbury, Vt., 1918-32. Died at Westhampton, Mass., April 23, 1934.
James, Horace Payne, born, Weybridge, Vt., June 16, 1855. Education: Middlebury College, B. A., 1876, M. A., 1879; Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, B. D., 1879. Honorary Degree: D. D., Whitman College, 1904. Ordination: Congregational Council, Corinth, Vt., Feb. 16, 1881. Congrega- tional Pastorates: Corinth, Vt., 1880-87; Cooperstown, N. Dak., 1887-89; Colfax, Wash., 1889-1901; North Yakima, Wash., 1901-06. Statistical sec- retary and treasurer. General Congregational Association of Washington, 1890-1907. Died at Yakuna, Wash., July 23, 1934.
Jenkins, Frank Edwin, born, Walton, N. Y., Nov. 26, 1854. Education: Williams College, B. A., 1878; Hartford Theological Seminary, 1881, grad- duate. Honorary Degree: D. D., WilUams College, 1902. Ordination:
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Congregational Council, Charlton, Mass., May 18, 1881. Congregational Pastorates: Charlton, Mass., 1881-82; South Coventry, Conn., 1882-86; Wil- liamsburg, Ky., 1886-88; New Decatur, Ala., 1890-93; Pahner, Mass., 1893- 98; Central Chiurch, Atlanta, Ga., 1898-1906. Field superintendent for American Missionary Society, in the South, 1888-90. Superintendent for Congregational Home Missionary Society, in Georgia, 1900-05, in the South, 1906-12. Lecturer on pastoral theology and parish problems, At- lanta Theological Seminary, 1901-12. President, Piedmont College, 1912- 30; Bowdon College, 1933-34. Acting president, Atlanta Theological Sem- inary, 1917-19. Secretary, National Service Commission of Congregational Churches in America, 1918-19. Publications: Anglo-Saxon Congregation- alism in the South, 1908; The Master Profession, 1908. Died at Bowdon, Ga., June 6, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Johnson, John A., bom, Vermland, Sweden, Nov. 4, 1844. Education: Famebo College, Sweden. Ordination: Swedish Eastern Missionary Asso- ciation, Lynn, Mass., Aug. 11, 1892; entered Congregational fellowship, 1894. Congregational Pastorates: Swedish Church, Lynn, Mass. (organ- ized), 1888-1916; organized Swedish Church, Beverly, Mass., 1906, and served as pastor, 1916-26, pastor emeritus, 1926-33. Died at Beverly, Mass., Oct. 21, 1933.
Jones, John Edward, horn, near Newport, Wales, Feb. 12, 1853. Ordi- nation: Baptist, Northamptonshire Association, England, 1879; entered Congregational fellowship, 1891. Congregational Pastorates: Carrington, N. Dak., 1889-90; Hankinson, N. Dak., 1891-92; Inkster, N. Dak., 1892-93; Forman, Harlem and Rutland, N. Dak., 1893-94; Ekelson and Odell (Clive), N. Dak., 1894-95, also serving Sanborn, 1895; Hope, N. Dak., 1895-97; Crary, N. Dak., 1898; Dawson, N. Dak., 1898-1900; First Church Harvey, N. Dak., 1900-03; Williston, N. Dak., 1903-04; Wibaux Mont.) 1904-05; Mohall and Tolley, N. Dak., 1905-06; Nekoma and Loma, N. Dak., 1906-07; Pingree and Edmunds, N. Dak., 1907-08; First Church, Hebron and Stickney (Richardton) , N. Dak., 1909-11; Underwood, N. Dak., 1911- 13; Lawton, N. Dak., 1913-14; New England, N. Dak., 1914-15; Northwood and Hatton, N. Dak., 1915-17, also serving Kempton, 1916-17; Shields, and Freda, N. Dak., 1917-18; Beulah, N. Dak., 1918-22; Max and Plaza, N. Dak., 1922-25, also serving Parshall, 1924-25; Argusville and Gardner, N. Dak., 1925-26; McHenry, N. Dak. (supply) , 1926-27. Died at Fargo, N. Dak., Sept. 26, 1934.
Jones, Thomas Hawthorne Winchester, horn, Capetown, South Africa, Aug. 6, 1864. Education: MiUtary College for Officers' Sons, India. Ordi- nation: Congregational Council, Torringford, Conn., Nov. 23, 1922. Con- gregational Pastorates: Torringford, Conn., 1921-23; Mansfield Center, Conn., 1923-32. Died, South Windham, Conn., Feb. 23, 1934.
Jordan, William Wells, horn, Fairfield, Iowa, Sept. 20, 1857. Education: Marietta College, B. A., 1879; Divinity School of Yale University, B. D., 1882. Ordination: Congregational CouncU, Falls Church, Va., Oct. 9, 1884. Congregational Pastorates: Falls Church, Va., 1884-85; Bound Brook, N. J., 1885-92; First Church, Clinton, Mass., 1893-1921. Died at Haverford, Pa., April 27, 1934.
Jump, Herbert Atchison, born, Albany, N. Y., July 21, 1875. Educa- tion: Amherst College, B. A., 1896; Divinity School of Yale University, B. D., 1899. Ordination: Congregational Council, Hamilton, N. Y., Feb. 8, 1900. Congregational Pastorates: Hamilton, N. Y., 1899-1903; Brunswick, Me., 1903-09; South Church, New Britain, Conn., 1909-11; First Church, Oakland, Cal., 1911-13; Redlands, Cal., 1913-16; First Church, Manchester,
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N. H., 1917-22; Ann Arbor, Mich., 1922-27; Union Church, Boston, Mass., 1927-34. Publications: The Yosemite, a Spiritual Interpretation, 1916; Evolution and Restatement of Faith, 1924. Died at Nantucket, Mass., Aug. 12, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Kaailua, Solomon K., born on the Island of Molokai, T. H., Oct. 12, 1862. Ordination: Congregational Council, Nov. 18, 1898. Congregational Pastorates: Keanae, Maui, T. H., 1898-1914; Nahiku, T. H., 1919-29; Keanae, Maui, T. H. (second pastorate) , 1922-30, pastor emeritus, 1931-34. Died at Wailuku, Maui, T. H., Nov. 18, 1933.
Kelly, George William, bom, Falmouth, Me., Nov. 3, 1844. EdtLca- tian: Bowdoin College, B. A., 1866, M. A., 1869; Bangor Theological Sem- inary, 1869, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Norway, Me., Dec. 18, 1872. Congregational Pastorates: Robbinston, Me., 1869-71; Second Church, Norway, Me., 1872-73; East Machias, Me., 1873-77; Eastport, Me., 1877-83; Lyndon, Vt., 1883-87; Barton, Vt., 1888-89; First Church, South Portland, Me., 1891-96; Edgecomb, Me., 1908. Died at Portland, Me., Jan. 10, 1934.
Kenngott, George Frederick, born, Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 8, 1864. Edu- cation: Amherst College, B. A., 1886, M. A., 1900; Andover Theological Seminary, B. D., 1889; Harvard University, Ph. D., 1910. Honorary Degree: D. D., Pacific School of Religion, 1924. Ordination: Congregational Coun- cil, Newport, N. H., Oct. 8, 1889. Congregational Pastorates: Newport, N. H., 1889-92; First Church, Lowell, Mass., 1892-1912. Superintendent, Congregational Church Extension Society of Los Angeles, 1912-30; Super- intendent and registrar, Southern California Congregational Conference, 1915-30. Publications: Object Lessons and Illustrative Talks, 1907; The Record of a City, 1912. Died at Los Angeles, Cal., Aug. 27, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Kettle, William Fletcher, born, Glasgow, Scotland, March 9, 1864. Ordination: Congregational Council, Loda, 111., Oct. 9, 1885. Congregational Pastorates- Loda, 111., 1885-86; Roberts, lU., 1886-89, also serving Thaw- ville, 1886-88 and Melvin, 1887-89; Trinity Church, Englewood, Chicago, 111., 1889-91; Elburn, 111., 1891-96; Plymouth Church, Rochester, N. Y., 1896-98; Homer, N. Y., 1898-1906; Oswego, N. Y., 1906-17; Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, N. Y. (associate pastor), 1917-19; First Church, Mid- dletown, N. Y., 1919-29. Died at East Chatham, N. Y., Feb. 7, 1934.
King, Henry Churchill, born, Hillsdale, Mich., Sept. 18, 1858. Educa- tion: Oberlin College, B. A., 1879; Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, B. D., 1882; M. A., Harvard University, 1883, Berlin, 1893-94. Honorary Degrees: D. D., Oberlin College, 1897, Western Reserve University, 1901, Yale University, 1904, Chicago Theological Seminary, 1916, Harvard Uni- versity, 1916. LL. D., University of Illinois, 1908. Miami University. 1909. S. T. D., Columbia University, 1909. L. H. D., Colgate University, 1916. Chevalier Legion of Honor (France), 1920. Ordination: Congregational Council, Oberhn, Ohio, May 28, 1887. Professor, philosophy, 1891-97, the- ology, 1897-1925, dean, 1901-02, president, 1902-27, president emeritus, 1927- 34, Oberlin College. President, American Missionary Association, 1913-19. Chairman, Commission on Missions, National Council Congregational Churches, 1913-19. Moderator, National Council Congregational Churches, 1919-21. Chairman, Congregational Foundation for Education, 1921-27. PtibHcations: Outline of Erdmann's History of Philosophy, 1892; Outline of the Microcosmus of Hermann Lotze, 1895; The Appeal of the Child, 1900; Reconstruction in Theology, 1901; Theology and the Social Con- sciousness, 1902; Personal and Ideal Elements in Education, 1904; Rational
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Living, 1905; Letters on the Greatness and Simplicity of the Christian Faith, 1906; The Seeming Unreality of the Spiritual Life, 1908; The Laws of Friendship, Human and Divine, 1909; The Ethics of Jesus, 1910; The Moral and Religious Challenge of our Times, 1911; Religion as Life, 1913; Its All in the Day's Work, 1916; Fundamental Questions, 1917; The Way to Life, 1918; For a New America in a New World, 1919; A New Mind for the New Age, 1920; Seeing Life Whole, 1923. Died at Oberlin, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Lancaster, Ellsworth Gage, horn, Dixfield, Me., June 18, 1861. Edu- cation: Amherst College, B. A., 1885, M. A., 1888; Andover Theological Seminary, B. D., 1889; Clark University, Ph. D., 1897. Honorary Degree: LL. D., Colorado College, 1905. Ordination: Congregational Council, Ashby, Mass., Sept. 19, 1889. Congregational Pastorates: Ashby, Mass., 1889-90; First Church, North Conway, N. H., 1923-25. Professor, psy- chology and pedagogy, Colorado College, 1897-1904. President, Olivet College, 1904-15. Publication: Psychology and Pedagogy of Adolescence, 1897. Died at Gainesville, Fla., Nov. 11, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Lee, Frank Theodosius, horn, Kenosha, Wis., March, 23, 1847. Educa- tion: Oberlin College, B. A., 1874; Divinity School of Yale University, B. D., 1877; Post-graduate, Union Theological Seminary, 1888-89. Honor- ary Degree: D. D., Wheaton College, 1908. Ordination: Congregational Council, Milwaukee, Wis., Dec. 18, 1877. Congregational Pastorates: Sparta, Wis., 1878-82; Salt Lake City, Utah, 1882-84; Whitewater and Koshkonong, Wis., 1884-89; Lincoln Park Church, Chicago, 111., 1889-91; First Church, Muscatine, Iowa, 1891-94; Douglas Park Church, Chicago, 111., 1894-99; Milbum, 111., 1903-05; Maywood, HI., 1905-09. Dean and Professor, Biblical Literature and Christian Theology, Washburn College, 1908-13; Professor, Bible Extension and Instructor, Biblical Literature, Atlanta Theological Seminary, 1913-19. Publications: Popular Miscon- ceptions as to Christian Faith and Life, 1900; Bible Study Popularized, 1904; Side Lights on the Bible, 1908; The New Testament Period and Its Leaders, 1913; Old Testament Heroes of the Faith, 1920. On editorial stafif of the Congregationalist, 1878-79. Died at Claremont, Cal., June 11, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Life, Robert Henry, born, Crab Bottom, Highland County, Va., May 14, 1866. Education: Princeton University, B. A., 1889. Ordination: Con- gregational Council, Edwards Church, Northampton, Mass., Oct. 25, 1895. Congregational Pastorates: Edwards Church, Northhampton, Mass., asso- ciate pastor, 1895-98; Haydenville, Mass., 1904-34. Died at Haydenville, Mass., Nov. 29, 1934.
Love, George Washington, born, New York City, May 28, 1858. Edu- cation: Westfield Normal College; Troy Theological Seminary. Ordina- tion: Methodist Episcopal, Saratoga Springs, N. Y., April 20, 1890; entered Congregational fellowship, 1901. Congregational Pastorates: Federated Church, Lanesboro, Mass., 1894-99; First Church, West Springfield, Mass., 1900-13. City missionary. Congregational Union of Springfield, Mass., 1914-20. Died at Brooklin, Me., Jan. 3, 1934.
LuDWiCK, William Edgar, born, Greensburg, Pa., Jan. 26, 1860. Edu- cation: Franklin and Marshall College, 1883, graduate; Heidelburg The- ological Seminary, B. D., 1885. Ordination: Reformed Church, Three Rivers, Mich., May 31, 1885; entered Congregational fellowship, 1912. Con- gregational Pastorates: Ulysses, Neb., 1910-12; Seward, Neb., 1912-17;
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Federated Church, Carbondale, Kan., 1925-28; Diller, Neb., 1928-31. Died at Lincoki, Neb., Dec. 9, 1933.
MacDougall, Arthur Raymond, horn, Glasgow, Scotland, 1861. Educa- tion: Glasgow University, 1881, graduate; Crozer Theological Seminary, 1893, graduate. Ordination: Baptist, 1896; entered Congregational fellow- ship, 1926. Congregational pastorates: Union Church, Ludlow, Mass., 1919; 1926. Congregational pastorates: Union Church, Ludlow, Mass., 1919; Saugus Center, Mass., 1919-21; Pilgrim Church, Fall River, Mass., 1921-26. Christian pastorates: Christian Chiu-ch, North Eastport, Me., 1929-34, also serving Eastport Congregational Church, 1933, and Perry Congregational Church, 1934. Died at Perry, Me., Nov. 11, 1934.
MacLeod, Alexander Benjamin, horn, Boston, Mass., March 26, 1874. Education: Boston University; Clark University, M. A., 1922; School of Theology, Boston University. Ordination: Baptist, Waverly, Mass., Oct. 1, 1903; entered Congregational fellowship, 1910. Congregational Pastorates: Church of Christ, Millis, Mass., 1910-17; John Nelson Memorial Church, Leicester, Mass., 1917-22; First Church, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., 1922-34. Puhlications: Mental Hygene as Taught by Jesus, 1925; Moon Path — ^A Little Book of Verses, 1933. Died at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., April 15, 1934.
Maile, John Levi, horn near Cambridge, England, April 1, 1844. Edu- cation: Olivet College; Theological Department, Oberlin College. Honor- ary Degree: D. D., Olivet College, 1925. Ordination: Congregational Coimcil, Cheboygan, Mich., July 7, 1872. Congregational Pastorates: East Johnstown, Mich., 1870; Cheboygan, Mich., 1871-76; Second Church, Jack- son, Mich., 1876-78; Portland, Mich., 1878-80; Gaylord, Mich., 1880-82; Olivet Church, Los Angeles, Cal., 1910-16; Park Villas Church, San Diego, Cal., 1917-18; Graham Church, Los Angeles, Cal., 1919-20; Pico Heights Church, Los Angeles, Cal. (assistant pastor), 1923-25; Berean Church, Los Angeles, Cal. (assistant pastor), 1926-34. Superintendent for Con- gregational Sunday School and Publishing Society in Colorado, 1882-83, in Missouri, 1883-84; for American Home Missionary Society in Nebraska, 1884-89. College Field Secretary in New England and Middle States for American College and Education Society (Congregational Education So- ciety), 1889-97. Superintendent of Home Missions in North Dakota, 1897-99; of Southern California Home Missionary Society, 1899-1910. Died at Los Angeles, Cal., July 22, 1934.
Maktin, John James, horn, Carnkie, Cornwell, England, Feb. 10, 1870. Education: Albion (Mich.) College, B. A., 1900; Chicago Theological Seminary, B. D., 1903; Halle -Wittenberg, Germany, Ph. D., 1905. Honor- ary Degree: D. D., Albion College, 1922. Ordination: Congregational Council, RoUo, 111., June 29, 1903. Congregational Pastorates: Rollo, HI., 1900-03; Austin Church, Chicago, 111., 1907-10; Calvary Church, Montreal, Canada, 1910-13. Instructor, Chicago Theological Seminary, 1905-06; Buck Professor, Christian Theology, Bangor Theological Seminary, 1914-34. Died at Bangor, Me., Sept. 5, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Martin, John Leslie, horn. Grand Meadows, Minn., Aug. 28, 1853. Education: Seminary at Wasioji, Minn. Ordination: Congregational Coun- cil, West Dora, Minn., Oct. 18, 1888. Congregational Pastorates: West Dora, Minn, (organized), 1887-90; Tyler and Lake Stay, Minn., 1891-92; Pillsbury, Minn., 1892-93; Bethel Church, Custer, Minn., 1893-95; Garvin, Minn., 1895-96; Wimbledon, Courtenay and Kensal, N. Dak., 1896-99; Cathay and Sykeston, N. Dak., 1899-1900; Marietta and Nassau, Minn., 1900-03; Edgerton, Minn., 1903-04; Moorland, Iowa, 1904-07; Gait, Iowa,
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1907-08; Dinsdale and Berlin, Iowa, 1908-10; Garden Prairie, Iowa, 1910-12; Brownton, Minn., 1913-14. Died at Duluth, Minn., Jan. 24, 1934.
Mather, Irwin Francis, horn, Gallipolis, Ohio, June 13, 1860. Educa- tion: Grinnell College, B. A., 1885. Ordination: Congregational Council, Joplin, Mo., April 22, 1915. Principal of Stockton Academy, Stockton, Kan. (from its organization by Congregational Church), 1887-91. Publication: The Making of Illinois, 1901. Died at Baltimore, Md., April 19, 1934.
McBride, William Henry, horn, Centreville, New Brimswick, Canada, Dec. 23, 1852. Education: Bangor Theological Seminary, 1886, graduate; post-graduate, 1886-87. Ordination: Congregational Council, Brownville, Me., Oct. 19, 1887. Congregational Pastorates: Pittston, Me. (supply), 1885; East Bangor, Me. (supply), 1886; Brownville, Me., 1887-90; Halifax, Mass., 1891-92; West Taunton, Mass., 1892-94; Second Church, Wells, Me., 1894-96; Bristol, Me., 1896-98; North Yarmouth, Me., 1898-1900; Bristol, Me. (second pastorate), 1900-03; First and North Churches, Buxton, Me., 1903- 06; Matinacus, Me., 1906-08; Bluehill, Me., 1908-10; New Castle, N. H., 1911-13; Holden and Dedham, Me., 1915-17; Rochester, Vt., 1917-19; New Sharon, Me., 1919-21; Chesterfield, Mass., 1921-22; West Newfield, Me., 1923-24; Saxonville, Mass., 1924-26; Hopkinton, N. H., 1927-28. Died at Bangor, Me., Feb. 27, 1934.
McCarthy, John, horn, Washington, D. C, Nov. 29, 1856. Ordination: Congregational Coimcil, Morton, 111., Sept. 13, 1894. Congregational Pastorates: Morton, 111., 1894-97; Huntington, W. Va., 1897-1910. Died at Huntington, W. Va., June 24, 1934.
Mercer, Philip, horn, London, England, 1866. Education: Chicago Theological Seminary, B. D. Ordination: Congregational Council, Berthold, N. Dak., 1918. Congregational Pastorates: Berthold, N. Dak., 1918; Detroit Lakes and New York Mills, Minn., 1919-21; Two Rivers, Wis., 1922-23; First Church, Oshkosh, Wis., 1923-26; Crookston, Minn., 1928-29. Publication: The Gallant Pelham. Died at Alton, 111., Nov. 19, 1934.
Miller, Walter Vandail, horn in Hancock County, Indiana, June 15, 1868. Ordination: Southern Ohio Christian Conference, Russellville, Ohio, October, 1903. Christian Pastorates: In Ohio— Harwood, Oak Grove, Pleasant Hill, Russellville, Fairview, Liberty, B. C, Olive Chapel, Point Isabel, Mt. Zion, Neville, Westboro, Centerville, Bible Chapel, Higginsport, Eagle Chapel, Feesburg, Poplar Chapel and Union, Adams County. Died at Pricetown, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1934.
Miller, Willie G., horn in Coffee County, Ala., May 29, 1858. Ordi- nation: Congregational Council, Crestview, Fla., Oct. 8, 1893. Congrega- tional Pastorates: Dorcas Church, Crestview, Fla., 1893-1911, also serv- ing many other West Florida churches during that time; Antioch Church, HoUey, Fla., 1909-34, also serving Shady Grove, 1911-13, New Effort, Bonifay, 1912-25, New Home, Bonifay, 1914-18, Pleasant Hill, 1914-25, Stella, Massey Head, 1919-22. Died at Bagdad, Fla., Aug. 3, 1934.
Mitchell, Edwin Knox, horn, Locke, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1853. Education: Marietta College, B. A., 1878, M. A., 1881; Union Theological Seminary, B. D., 1884; Student — Universities of Berlin and Giessen, Germany, 1884-86; Berlin, 1890-91. Honorary Degree: D. D., Marietta College, 1896. Ordination: Presbyterian, 1886; entered Congregational fellowship, 1894. Professor, Graeco-Roman and Eastern Church History, Hartford The- ological Seminary, 1892-1928, professor emeritus, 1928-34. Publications: Life and Character of Christ According to St. Paul, 1894; Creeds and
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Canons, 1905. Contributor to World's Best Literatxu-e; Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics; Standard Dictionary of the Bible. Died at Hartford, Conn., Oct. 5, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Moon, Orrin Dwight, born, Marion, Ohio, Sept. 2, 1860. Education: Oberlin Theological Seminary, B. D., 1898. Ordination: Free Baptist, June 6, 1891; entered Congregational fellowship, 1898. Congregational Pastor- ates: Berea, Ohio, 1898-1901; Morton, 111., 1901-03; Farmington, 111., 1904-08; David City, Neb., 1908-11; Sioux Rapids, Iowa, 1911-12; Ahtanum Church, Yakima, Wash., 1913-17. Died at Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 24, 1933.
Morris, William Grant, born, Johnston, Trumbull Co., Ohio, April 6, 1866. Ordination: Congregational Council, Gustavus, Ohio, 1918. Congre- gational Pastorates: Gustavus, Ohio, 1913-27, pastor emeritus, 1928-34, also serving Johnston, Ohio, 1913-24; Mecca, Ohio, 1924-27. Died at Gustavus, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1934.
Morrow, George W., born in Champaign Coiinty, Illinois, May 27, 1863. Education: Christian Biblical Institute, 1889, graduate. Honorary Degree: D. D., Defiance College, 1915. Ordination: New York Eastern Christian Conference, St. Johnsville, N. Y., June, 1889. Christian Pastor- ates: Clove, N. Y., 1887-89; St. Johnsville, N. Y., 1889-90; Randolph, Vt., 1891-99. Died at Detroit, Mich., June 24, 1934.
Olmstead, Julian Hanford, born, Walton, Delaware County, N. Y., Aug. 25, 1868. Education: Amherst College, B. A., 1893, M. A., 1896; An- dover Theological Seminary, 1896, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Tyndall, Bon Homme County, S. Dak., Oct. 26, 1899. Congrega- tional Pastorates: Tyndall and Bon Homme, S. Dak., 1897-1903; Milford, Iowa, 1903-06; Clarion, Iowa, 1906-11; Homer, N. Y., 1911-23; Rapid City, S. Dak., 1923-26; Perris, Cal., 1926-34. Secretary and Treasurer Congre- gational Association of South Dakota, 1902-03. Died at Perris, Cal., July 19, 1934.
Orchard, John, born, Exeter, England, May 24, 1849. Education: Exeter College, England. Ordination: Congregational Council, Dickinson, N. Dak., July 27, 1892. Congregational Pastorates: Dickinson, N. Dak., 1892-94; Plymouth Church, Fargo, N. Dak., 1895-97; Medora and Sentinel Butte, N. Dak., 1910-12. Died at Dickinson, N. Dak., March 7, 1934.
Owen, Thomas Newton, born, Utica, N. Y., Nov. 15, 1866. Education: Hamilton College, B. A., 1892, M. A., 1895; Union Theological Seminary, 1895, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Clinton Avenue Church, Albany, N. Y., Feb. 15, 1897. Congregational Pastorates: Clinton Avenue Church, Albany, N. Y., 1897-98; Bristol, R. I., 1898-1910; Union Church, Tougaloo, Miss., 1912-13; Seekonk, Mass., 1913-15; Columbia, Conn., 1915-23; Mount Blue Larger Parish (Phillips, Strong and Weld, Me.), 1926-27; Eastport, Me., 1927-32. Died at Southern Pines, N. C, Aug. 24, 1934.
Perry, Charles Albert, born, Blanchard, Me., April 11, 1851. Educa- tion: Bowdoin College, B. A., 1876; Bangor Theological Seminary, 1876-78; Andover Theological Seminary, 1879, graduate; post-graduate. Divinity School of Yale University, 1881-82. Ordination: Congregational Council, Memphis, Mich., Nov. 16, 1882. Congregational Pastorates: Windham, Vt., 1880-81; Memphis, Mich., 1882-84; Randolph Center, Vt., 1885-86; Rupert, Vt., 1887-89; East Taunton, Mass., 1890-92. Died at Bowdoinham, Me., June 23, 1934.
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Phelps, Lawrence, horn, Andover, Mass., Aug. 22, 1852. Education: Middlebury College, B. A., 1875, M. A., 1879. Andover Theological Sem- inary, 1876-77, resident licentiate, 1882. Honorary Degree: D. D., Wheaton College, 1910. Ordination: Congregational Council, Barton, Vt., Sept, 5, 1878. Congregational Pastorates: Barton, Vt., 1878-83; Gardner, Mass., 1883-91; First Church, Chelsea, Mass., 1891-94; Leominster, Mass., 1899- 1906; Calais, Me. (acting pastor), 1926-27; South Freeport, Me., 1929-34, also serving Freeport, 1929-1930. Field secretary, Boston Seamen's Friend Society, 1898-99; Professor, Biblical literature, Atlanta Theological Sem- inary, 1906-14; Professor, Biblical literature. Piedmont College, 1914-20. Died at South Freeport, Me., May 19, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Plant, James T., horn, Wisbeach, England, Nov. 25, 1849. Education: Oxford University, England, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Coun- cil, New York Mills, Minn., Feb. 22, 1916. Congregational Pastorates: New York Mills, Fertile and Oak Grove, Minn., 1914-18; Glenora, Wash., 1920-25; Swanville and Burtrum, Minn., 1927-29. Died at Sauk Centre, Minn., Sept. 19, 1933.
Rainier, Martin Thomas, horn, Coldwater, Mich., June 30, 1851. Ordi- nation: Congregational Council, Pilgrim, near Creston, Iowa, Nov. 6, 1883. Congregational Pastorates : Pilgrims Church, Creston, Iowa, 1883-86; Kingsley, Iowa, 1886-90. Died at Belvidere, S. Dak., July 14, 1934.
Rawson, Edward Kirk, horn, Albany, N. Y„ Feb. 21, 1846. Education: Yale University, B. A., 1868; Andover Theological Seminary, 1872, grad- uate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Newton Highlands, Mass., Oct. 9, 1872. Chaplain, United States Navy, 1871-1908; retired, 1908. Puhlica- tion: Twenty Famous Naval Battles, Salamis to Santiago, 1899. Died at Brookline, Mass., Feb. 1, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Rice, Othello V., horn, Brecksville, Ohio, June 26, 1844. Education: Tabor College, B. A., 1874; Graduate School of Theology, Oberlin, B. D., 1877. Ordination: Congregational Council, Penfield, Ohio, Nov. 1, 1877. Congregational Pastorates: Penfield, Ohio, 1877-80; Farmington, 111., 1880- 84; Columbus, Neb., 1884-90; Harvard, Neb., 1890-92; Storm Lake, Iowa, 1892-93. Died at Claremont, Cal., April 6, 1934.
Richards, Thomas Evan, horn, Wales, Nov. 13, 1860. Education: Spurgeons College; Spurgeons Theological Seminary, B. D., 1885. Ordi- nation: Baptist, England, June 12, 1888; entered Congregational fellowship, 1909. Congregational Pastorates: Frostburg, Md., 1909-12; Puritan Church, Pittsburgh, Pa., 1912-15; Le Raysville and Potterville, Pa., 1915-19; Saugerties, N. Y., 1919-24; Allentown, Pa., 1924-27; Shamokin, Pa., 1927-34. Died at Shamokin, Pa., Sept. 12, 1934.
Richardson, Cyrus, horn, Dracut, Mass., March 30, 1840. Education: Dartmouth College, B. A., 1864; Andover Theological Seminary, B. D., 1869. Honorary Degree: D. D., Dartmouth College, 1889. Ordination: Congregational Council, Plymouth, N. H., Sept. 30, 1869. Congregational Pastorates: Plymouth, N. H., 1869-73; First Church, Keene, N. H., 1873-83; First Church, Nashua, N. H., 1883-1909, pastor emeritus, 1909-34; First Church, Everett, Mass. (supply), 1911-12; West Medford, Mass. (supply), 1912-13. Died at Brookline, Mass., Nov. 11, 1934.
RoBBiNs, Horace Hutchinson, horn, Muscatine, Iowa, Aug. 20, 1846.
Education: Iowa College (Grinnell), B. A., 1869, M. A., ; Chicago
Theological Seminary, 1874, graduate; resident licentiate, Andover The-
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ological Seminary, 1877-78. Ordination: Congregational Council, Alden, Iowa, July 28, 1874. Congregational Pastorates: Alden, Iowa, 1874-77; Postville, Iowa, 1878-80. Secretary, Iowa College (now Grinnell), 1887- 1906. Died at Eugene, Oregon, Feb. 15, 1934.
Roberts, Clarence Eugene, horn, Redlion, Del., Aug. 20, 1852. Ordi- nation: Congregational Council, Valencia, Kan., May 9, 1900. Congrega- tional Pastorates: Valencia, Kan., 1896-1901; Osawatomie, Kan., 1902-03; Alma, Kan., 1903-05; Dover, Kan., 1906-09; Dover (second pastorate) and Wakarusa Valley, Kan., 1912-15; Linwood, Kan., 1915-18; Strong City, Kan., 1918-20. Died at Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 4, 1934.
Roberts, Henry Bellows, horn, Charlestown, Mass., June 20, 1853. Education: Harvard University, 1874, graduate; Andover Theological Sem- inary, 1878, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Plymouth Church, Providence, R. I., July 1, 1878. Congregational Pastorates: Plymouth Church, Providence, R. I., 1878-83; West Hartford, Conn., 1883- 90; Centre Church, Torrington, Conn., 1890-98; First Church, Tucson, Ariz., 1908-13; Mission Hills Church, San Diego, Cal., 1913-23. Died at San Diego, Cal., Oct. 4, 1934.
Ross, George Gordon, horn, Blairgownie, Scotland, Jtme 16, 1871. Education: Mt. Allison College, New Brunswick; School of Theology, Boston University, 1902, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Huntington, Mass., Oct. 29, 1902. Congregational Pastorates: Second Church, Huntington, Mass., 1901-04; Old Orchard (Webster Groves), Mo., 1904-10; McPherson, Kan., 1910-13; Hutchinson, Kan., 1914-20; South Hero, Vt., 1920-23; First and Allright Churches, Marshall, HI., 1924-28. Died at West Pullman, Chicago, 111., July 7, 1933.
Sanborn, Francis Arthur, horn, Machiasport, Me., Dec. 19, 1860. Edu- cation: Bangor Theological Seminary, 1892, graduate. Ordination: Con- gregational Council, Turner, Me., Oct. 25, 1892. Congregational Pastor- ates: Turner, Me., 1892-95; Wilton, Me., 1895-1901; Bethany Church, Gloucester, Mass., 1903-06; West Boxford, Mass., 1906-11; Manomet, Mass., 1911-13; Nantucket, Mass., 1913-16; Conway, Mass., 1916-18. Died, West Boxford, Mass., July 26, 1933.
Schlitzkus, Friedrich Wilhelm, horn in Germany, Dec. 3, 1877. Edu- cation: Chicago Theological Seminary, 1911-12. Ordination: Congrega- tional Council, Friend, Neb., July 21, 1912. German Congregational Pas- torates: Friend, Neb., 1912-16; Worden, Mont., 1916-17; Bethlehem Church, Berthoud, Colo, (organized), 1917-21, also serving Zion Church, Loveland, 1917-19, and Milliken, 1919-21; Sterling, Colo., 1921-26; Sutton, Neb., 1926- 34. Died at Sutton, Neb., April 12, 1934.
Scott, Willard, horn, Amsterdam, N. Y., June 23, 1850. Education: Williams College, B. A., 1875; Union Theological Seminary, B. D., 1878. Honorary Degree: D. D., Beloit College, 1892; Williams College, 1900. Ordination: Congregational Council, 1879. Congregational Pastorates: Bethany Church, New York City, 1878-79; St. Mary's Avenue Church, Omaha, Neb., 1883-91; South Church, Chicago, 111., 1891-98; Piedmont Church, Worcester, Mass., 1898-1909. Died at Brookline, Mass., Dec. 25, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Scotten, Addison Kingsbury, horn in Randolph County, North Caro- lina, April 4, 1853. Ordination: Methodist Protestant, Nov. 24, 1889; entered Christian fellowship, Nov. 16, 1921. Died at Coleridge, N. C, Dec. 21, 1934.
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Shipman, Frank Robinson, horn, Hartford, Conn., Feb. 15, 1863. Edu- cation: Yale University, B. A., 1885; Divinity School of Yale University, B. D., 1889. Honorary Degree: D. D. Ordination: Congregational Council, South Church, Andover, Mass., Dec. 27, 1893. Congregational Pastorates: South Church, Andover, Mass., 1893-1913; Immanuel Church, Lawrence, Mass. (supply), 1913; Lawrence Street Church, Lawrence, Mass., (supply), 1918-19; South Church, Andover, Mass. (second pastorate), 1928-30, pastor emeritus, 1930-34. Projessor, 1913-17, president, 1919-25, Atlanta Theological Seminary. Died at North Andover, Mass., July 21, 1934.
Shull, Gilbert Leroy, horn. Canton, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., Aug. 1, 1853. Education: Iowa College, 1880, graduate; Chicago Theological Sem- inary, 1883, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Ivanhoe, 111., June 29, 1883. Congregational Pastorates: Fremont Church, Ivanhoe, 111., 1882-90; Harlan, Iowa, 1890-91; Eagle Grove, Iowa, 1891-94; Baxter, Iowa, 1894-98; Lafayette, Colo., 1898-1901; Crawford, Neb., 1901-06; Leigh, Neb., 1906-07; Colximbus, Mont., 1907-09; Genesee, Idaho, 1909-12; Long Pine, Neb., 1912-20; Verdon, Neb., 1920-30. Died at Wihnington, Cal., Sept. 5, 1934.
SiPES, Elias Jasper, horn, Cardington, Ohio, Sept. 21, 1878. Ordina- tion: Congregational Council, Clinton, Mich., Aug. 2, 1912. Congregational Pastorates: North Adams, Mich., 1912-15; Durand, Mich., 1915-16; Chassell, Mich., 1916-21; Ekalaka, Mont., 1921-34, also serving Elgin, 1921-24 and Bell Tower Church, Sykes, 1921-34. Pastor-at-large in Carter County, Mont., 1921-34. Died at Ekalaka, Mont., Sept. 14, 1934.
Smith, Otterbein Oscar, horn near Macomb, McDonough County, III, March 6, 1858. Education: Chicago Theological Seminary. Honorary Degree: D. D., Capital University, Oklahoma, 1905. Ordination: Congre- gational Council, Anawan, El., 1885. Congregational Pastorates: Nepon- set. 111., 1886-90; Wayne, 111., 1891-93; Second Church, Moline, HI., 1893-95; Traer, Iowa, 1895-99; First Church, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 1905-11; Pierre, S. Dak., 1912-16; Ainsworth, Neb., 1916-19; Fremont, Neb., 1919-23; First Church, Pueblo, Colo., 1923-30; Eaton, Colo., 1930-31; Berkeley Com- munity Church, Denver, Colo., 1931-34. Superintendent for Congrega- tional Sunday School and PubHshing Society in Iowa, 1899-1904. Puhlica- tion: Child Life and Sex Hygiene, 1912. Died at Denver, Colo., April 16, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Snelgrove, Andrew H., horn near Belleville, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 7, 1841. Ordination: Free Methodist in Michigan, 1880 or 1881; entered Con- gregational fellowship, 1895. Congregational Pastorates: Pine Grove, Sugar Island and Rosedale, Mich., 1895-96; Superior, Mich., 1897-98; Lacey, Mich., 1900-01. Died at Poulsbo, Wash., Dec. 1934.
SoLANDT, James Alexander, horn, Inverness, Quebec, Canada, Oct. 3, 1863. Education: Oberlin College, Ph. B., 1891; Hartford Theological Seminary, 1891-93; Divinity School of Yale University, B. D., 1894. Ordi- nation: Congregational Council, West Stafford, Conn., July 5, 1894. Con- gregational Pastorates: West Stafford, Conn., 1894-1900; Lead, S. Dak., 1900-04; Rutland, Mass., 1904-10; Belleville Avenue Church, Newark, N. J., 1910-14. Puhlications: The Pilgrim Spirit; The Gospel for a Bewildered Age; Charter for a New World Civilization. Died at Toledo, Ohio, April 10, 1934.
Southgate, Benjamin Marsh, horn, Woodstock, Vt., Aug. 20, 1866. Education: Williams College, B. A., 1890; Chicago ITieological Seminary, 1893. Ordination: Congregational Council, South Lake Linden, Mich.,
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Sept. 22, 1893. Congregational Pastorates: South Lake Linden, Mich., 1893-95; Asbury Avenue Church, Evanston, 111., 1895-98; Pana, 111., 1898- 1901; Sycamore, 111., 1901-08; Princeton, 111., 1910-12; Hannibal, Mo., 1912- 15; Rochester, Minn., 1915-18; Algona, Iowa, 1919-28; Britt, Iowa, 1928-34. Missionary for Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society in Illinois, 1908, Associate District secretary in Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, 1909-10. Died at Rochester, Minn., April 12, 1934.
Staub, John James, horn, Zurich, Switzerland, March 7, 1869. Educa- tion: Zurich, Switzerland, 1887, graduate; Pacific Theological Seminary, B. D., 1891. Honorary Degree: D. D., Pacific University, 1909. Ordination: Congregational Council, Scappoose, Ore., May 30, 1892. Congregational Pastorates: First Church, Scappoose, Ore., 1891-92; Sunnyside Church (now Staub Memorial), Portland, Ore., 1892-1934. Died at Portland, Ore., Sept. 7, 1934.
St. Clare, Christopher Crocker, horn. New London, Conn., May 7, 1875. Education: Amherst College, B. A., 1900; Divinity School of Yale University, B. D., 1903. Ordination: Congregational Council, Morrisville, Vt., Oct. 6, 1903. Congregational Pastorate: Morrisville, Vt., 1903-10. Died at Mineville, N. Y., Oct. 2, 1934.
Stevens, Julius Merle, horn, Mount Vernon, Iowa, Dec. 9, 1868. Edu- cation: Drury College; Yankton College, B. A., 1893; Divinity School of Yale University, 1894-95; Chicago Theological Seminary, B. D., 1896 Honorary Degree: D. D., Knox College, 1922. Ordination: Congregational Council, Chicago, 111., 1897. Congregational Pastorates: Morton Park and La Vergne, 111., 1896-1900; Pacific Church, Chicago, 111., 1900-07; Union Church, Peoria, 111., 1907-25; First Church, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., 1925- 34. Died at Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., June 2, 1934.
Stevenson, William Daniel Joseph, horn, Brixton Surrey, London, England, Aug. 18, 1849. Edtication: Harley College, London, 1884, grad- uate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Willow Valley, Neb., Aug. 26, 1885. Congregational Pastorates: Curtis, S. Dak., 1885-86; Glencoe, Neb., 1886-87; Lakeside and Willow Valley, Neligh, Neb., 1887-89; Clearwater, Neb., 1889-90; Ithaca and Neptune, Wis., 1892-93; Spring Green, Wis., 1893- 97; First Church, Arena, Wis., 1897-98; Friendship, Wis., 1898-99; Pittsville, Wis., 1899-1902; Porter, Ind., 1902-04; Metamora, Mich., 1905-08; Water- vliet and Coloma, Mich., 1908-12; Merrill, Mich., 1912-15; Genesee St. Church, Saginaw, Mich., 1915-16; Buckley and Sherman, Mich., 1916-19; Bridgeport, Mich., 1919-22. Died at Saginaw, Mich., June 18, 1934.
Stowe, Charles Edward, horn, Brunswick, Me., July 8, 1850. Educa- tion: Harvard University, B. A., 1875; student, Universities at Bohn, Berlin and Heidelberg, Germany, M. A., Ph. D.; resident licentiate Theological Department of Yale College, 1878-79. Ordination: Congregational Council, Asylum Hill Church, Hartford, Conn., Dec. 30, 1878. Corigregational Pas- torates: Saco, Me., 1879-82; Windsor Avenue Church, Hartford, Conn., 1883-90; Simsbury, Conn., 1891-99; Bridgewater, Mass., 1902-08. Puhlica- tions: Life of Harriet Beecher Stowe, 1889; Lives of Distinguished Ameri- cans, 1889; Harriet Beecher Stowe— The Story of Her Life (with L. B. Stowe) , 1912. Died at Santa Barbara, Cal., July 24, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Strong, William Ellsworth, horn. South Natick, Mass., April 9, 1860. Education: Dartmouth College, B. A., 1882; Hartford Theological Sem- inary, 1885, graduate. Honorary Degree: D. D., Dartmouth College, 1912.
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Ordination: Congregational Council, Washington Street Church, Beverly, Mass., July 15, 1885. Congregational Pastorates: Washington Street Church, Beverly, Mass., 1885-95; First Church, Jackson, Mich., 1895-1901; First Church, Amherst, Mass., 1901-06. Editorial Secretary, American Board, 1907-21, corresponding secretary, 1921-30, secretary emeritus, 1930- 34. Publication: The Story of the American Board, 1910. Editor, Mission- ary Herald, 1906-21. Died at Newtonville, Mass., March 7, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
Strout, Joseph Woodbury, born, Millbridge, Me., July 7, 1852. Educa- tion: Bangor Theological Seminary, 1885, graduate; resident licentiate, Andover Theological Seminary, 1894. Ordination: Congregational Council, Thomaston, Me., June 29, 1886. Congregational Pastorates: Thomaston, Me., 1885-93; Cummington and West Cummington, Mass., 1894-99; Kings- ton, N. H., 1899-1909; Rehoboth, Mass., 1909-15; Little Compton, R. I., 1916-22; Thomaston, Me. (second pasorate), 1924-29; pastor emeritus, 1929-34. Died in Rockland, Me., Nov. 25, 1934.
Stuart, Willard W., born, in Cass County, Indiana, Nov. 14, 1863. Education: Manchester College, North Manchester, Ind. Ordination: Eel River Christian Conference, Collamer, Ind., Aug. 14, 1891. Christian Pastorates: In Indiana — Linn Grove, Liberty Union, Millwood, Millers- burg, Pleasant Grove, Pleasant Hill, Paw Paw, Eel River, Sidney, North Webster, Broadway, and Goshen. In Michigan — Coloma, Fairview and Pullman. In Illinios^Capron and Industry. Died at Chicago, 111., April 27, 1934.
Truman, Daniel, born in England, Feb. 6, 1847. Ordination: Free Baptist, Ontario, Canada, June 17, 1888; entered Congregational fellow- ship, 1890. Congregational Pastorates: White Cloud, Mich., 1890-97, also serving Big Prairie, 1895-97; Frankfort, Mich., 1897-1900; Onekama and Pleasanton, Mich., 1900-04; Custer and Fern, Mich., 1905-08; Newaygo, Mich., 1908-16; Big Prairie, Mich, (second pastorate), 1915-21. Died at Newaygo, Mich., Sept. 10, 1934.
Tyler, Henry Fay, boryi, Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 26, 1848. Education: Oberlin Theological Seminary, 1880, graduate. Ordination: Congrega- tional Council, Millville, N. Y., 1880. Congregational Pastorates: Amherst, Ohio, 1878-80; Millville, N. Y., 1880-82; Edinburg and Charlestown, Ohio, 1882-83; Mayflower Church, Minneapolis, Minn., 1883-86; Allegan, Mich., 1886-90; St. Joseph, Mich., 1890-92; Ludington, Mich., 1892-98; Plymouth Church, Oshkosh, Wis., 1898-99; Plymouth Church, Columbus, Ohio, 1899- 1902; Norwood, N. Y., 1902-07; Second Church, Lansford, Pa., 1907-12; Auburn Park Church, Chicago, 111., 1912-17; Eagle Grove, Iowa, 1917-22; Immanuel Church, St. Louis, Mo., 1922-25; Second Church, Sedalia, Mo., 1925; De Soto, Mo., 1926-28. Registrar, Congregational Conference of Pennsylvania, 1910-12. Died at New York, N. Y., July 25, 1934.
Tyson, Stuart Lawrence, born, Penllyn, Pa., Nov. 12, 1873. Education: St. John's College, Oxford University, England, M. A., 1903; post graduate course, same, 1903-07. Honorary degree: D. D., (Oxon) in course, 1923. Ordination: Protestant Episcopal, 1897; entered (Congregational fellowship, 1925. Publication: The Eucharist in St. Paul, 1923. Died at Pelham Manor, N. Y., Sept. 16, 1932. (See Who's Who in America.)
Van Valkenburgh, Morgan DeWitt, born, Catskill, N. Y., June 19, 1901. Education: Ohio Wesleyan College, B. A., 1926; Union Theological Seminary, B. D., 1932. Ordination: Congregational Council, First Church, Stamford, Conn., May 21, 1930. Congregational Pastorates: First Church,
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Stamford, Conn. (Minister of Religious Education), 1929-30; North Green- wich, Conn., 1930-34. Died at Greenwich, Conn., May 11, 1934.
Vaughn, Howard Ridgway, horn, New Egypt, N. J., July 13, 1859. Education: Wesleyan University (Connecticut), B. A., 1886; Divinity School of Yale University, B. D., 1889. Ordination: Congregational Coun- cil, Fifield, Wis., April 14, 1891. Congregational Pastorates: Red Cliff and Gihnan, Colo., 1889-90; Fiiield and Butternut, Wis., 1890-93; Second Church, Eau Claire, Wis., 1893-96; People's Church, Elk Mound, Wis., 1897-1909, organizing and serving Truax, 1895-1903, Albertville, 1897-1905 and Wheaton Church, Eau Claire, 1895-1902; Second Church, Eau Claure (second pastorate), 1909-10; Nekoosa, Wis. (supply), 1910-11; Grand Marsh, Wis. (supply), 1916; Friendship and Adams, Wis., 1916-18; Vesper, Pittsville and Pleasant Hill, Wis., 1918-20; Albertville, Wis. (second pas- torate), 1920-22. Organizer, ReUgious Day Schools, 1900, serving as director, 1902-22. Congregational university pastor, University of Illinois, 1911-16. Publication: A Brief History of the Religious Day School. Died at Elk Mound, Wis., Sept. 12, 1934.
ViETS, Francis Hubbard, horn, Granby, Conn., Sept. 16, 1854. Educa- tion: Brown University, B. A., 1879; Divinity School of Yale University, B. D., 1882. Ordination: Congregational Council, Riverton, Conn., Oct. 18, 1882. Congregational Pastorates: Riverton, Conn., 1882-87; East Wood- stock and North Woodstock, Conn., 1887-89; Buckingham Chiirch, Glaston- bury, Conn., 1899-1903; Boxboro, Mass., 1904-15. Publication: Genealogy of the Viets Family, 1902. Died at Waltham, Mass., June 8, 1934.
Wagner, Conrad J., horn, Frank, Russia, Oct. 3, 1868. Education: Chicago Theological Seminary, 1906, graduate. Ordination: Congrega- tional Council, Selby, S. Dak., 1906. German Congregational Pastorates: Petrus, Glucksthal, Pilger and Jesus Churches, Selby, S. Dak., 1906-08; Zion Church, Walla Walla, Wash., 1908-15; Endicott and AlkaU Flats, Wash., 1916-22; Evangelical Brethren Church (Congregational), Portland, Ore., 1922-34. Died at Portland, Ore., Nov. 17, 1934.
Wiggins, Aaron Winfield, horn, Pittsburgh, Pa., May 20, 1850. Edu- cation: Allegheny Theological Seminary, 1870, graduate. Ordination: Methodist, Sept. 8, 1872; entered Congregational fellowship, 1887. Con- gregational Pastorates: Athens and Anson, Mo., 1883-88; New Cambria, Mo., 1888-97; Farmington, Iowa, 1897-1901; Big Rock, 111., 1901-05; Tonica, HI., 1905-09; Miles, Iowa, 1909-11; Bethany Church, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1911- 13; EarlviUe, Iowa, 1913-19; Garner, Iowa, 1919-22; Ogden, Iowa, 1922-26. Died at Long Beach, Cal., Nov. 19, 1934.
Wood, Irving Francis, horn, Walton, N. Y., May 27, 1861. Education: Hamilton College, B. A., 1885, M. A., 1888; Divinity School of Yale Uni- versity, B. D., 1892; University of Chicago, Ph. D., 1903. Honorary Degree: D. D., Hamilton College, 1915. Ordination: Congregational Council, North- ampton, Mass., March 7, 1894. Teacher, Jaffna College, Ceylon, 1885-89; Professor, Biblical literature and comparative religion. Smith College, 1893-1929, professor emeritus, 1929-34. Publications: The Spirit of God in Biblical Literature — A Study in the History of Religion, 1904; Adult Class Study, 1911; The Heroes of Early Israel, 1920. Co-Author: (with Rev. Newton M. Hall) The Bible Story (5 vols.), 1906; Adult Bible Classes, 1906; The Early Days of Israel, 1906; The Days of the Kings of Israel, 1908; The Bible as Literature (with Prof. Elihu Grant) , 1914; The Book of Life (with Rev. Newton M. Hall) , 8 vols., 1923. Contributor, New International En- cyclopedia. Died at Washington, D. C, Aug. 29, 1934. (See Who's Who in America.)
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WooDiN, Wallace Isaac, horn, St. Louis, Mich., March 21, 1870. Edu- cation: Hartford Theological Seminary. Ordination: Congregational Cotincil, Andover, Conn., April 15, 1932. Congregational Pastorate: An- dover. Conn., 1930-34. Died at Willimantic, Conn., April 20, 1934.
Wrbitzky, Edmund, born, Boskovitz, Czechoslovakia, Oct. 10, 1862. Education: Brun Gymnasium; St. Chrischona Theological Seminary, Switzerland, 1886, graduate; Oberlin Graduate School of Theology, Slavic Department, 1888, graduate. Ordination: Congregational Council, Cyril Chapel, Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1888. Congregational Pastorates: Cyril Chapel, Cleveland, Ohio, 1888-91; Bethlehem Church, St. Louis, Mo. (or- ganized), 1891-1903; Bohemian Chiurch, Silver Lake, Minn., 1908-28. Died at Anoka, Minn., March 28, 1934.
Young, Alfred, born, Horsham, England, March 17, 1870. Ordination: Society of Friends-— Quakers, 1916; entered Congregational fellowship, 1931. Congregational Pastorate: Pilgrim Church, Denver and Derby, Colo., 1930- 34. Died at Denver, Colo., July 3, 1934.
TABULAR VIEW, 1875-1934
(To and including 1930, Congregational ministers only.) 1. Number, Age, Service
Year
Whole No. of Deaths
6089
Average Ages
72 yrs., 11 mos., 21 ds.
Average Length of Service
oi oervice
37 yrs.. 2 mos., 25 ds.
40 yrs., 6 mos.. 10 ds.
1875-1933
1934
135
6224
72 yrs., 5 mos., 4 ds
iz yrs., o mos., i as. | 4U yrs., t> mos., lu as 72 yrs., 11 qios., 17 ds. | 37 yrs., 3 mos., 21 ds
1875-1934
2. Age by Decades
Year
Over 90 81-90 71-80 61-70
51-60
41-50
31-40
1875-1933
1934 1875-1934
171 I 1167 I 1840 I 1391 1 752
175
32 1199
39_
1879
41
11
1432 I 763
399
402
234
239
Under] Un-
30 I known
66~^
69
69 I 66
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THE STATES
ORGANIZATIONS. OFFICERS, AND MEETINGS
Alabama Conference of Congregational and Christian Churches (White). (Ala- bama and Florida West) . Organized, 1930; incorporated, 1934. Succeeding and combining the Congregational Conference of Alabama, organized 1892, and the Alabama Christian Conference, incorporated, which amended its corporate articles to include both organizations. Officers: Rev. Lawrence L. Stanley, Thorsby, moderator; Rev. Fred P. Ens- minger, 1416 North 23d St., Birmingham, superintendent, registrar and treasurer; Miss Marguerite Davison, Thorsby, extension service worker. Session of 1935: Headland, R-1, November 12-14.
Alabama, Congregational Conference of (Colored). (Alabama and Mississippi). Organized Association, 1876, Conference, 1920; incorporated, 1921.
Officers: Rev. Thomas L. Routt, Marion, moderator; Rev. Henry S. Barnwell, 250 Auburn Ave., N. E., Atlanta, Ga., missionary secretary; Rev. Charles J. Stanley. 1514 Mulberry Ave., Anniston, registrar; Henry A. Boyd. 1604 Mabry St., Selma, treasurer.
Session of 1935: Montgomery, March 28.
Alaska. See Washington.
Arizona. See Southwest.
Arkansas. See Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee (Colored).
California, Northern, Congregational Conference. Organized, 1857; incorporated, 1908.
Officers: Rev. O. W. S. McCall, 2345 Charming Way, Berkeley, moderator; Rev. Harley H. Gill, 1164 Phelan Bldg., San Francisco, superintendent and registrar; Mr. George S. Martin, 166 Embarcadero, San Francisco, president, board of directors; Rev. W. Wallace Furze, 1164 Phelan Bldg., San Francisco, treasurer.
Session of 1935: Sacramento, October 22-24.
California, Southern, Congregational Conference. Organized, 1887; incorporated, 1908.
Officers: Rev. Arthur O. Pritchard, Sierra Madre, moderator; Rev. Edward D. Gaylord, 611 American Bank Bldg., Los Angeles, superintendent and registrar; Mr. C. E. Spaulding, 611 American Bank Bldg., Los Angeles, treasurer.
Session of 1935: Los Angeles, May 13-15.
Carolinas, Conference of Congregational Churches of the (White). (North and South Carolina). Organized, 1917; incorporated, 1927.
Officers: Rev. J. Edward Kirbye, 101 Home St., Raleigh, N. C moderator; Rev. Milo J. Sweet, Elon College, N. C, superintendent, pastor-at-large, registrar and treasurer; Miss Priscilla Chase, Elon College, N. C, extension service worker.
Session of 1935: Charleston, S. C, October.
Colorado Congregational Conference. Organized, 1868; holding body, Colorado Congregational Association, incorporated 1915.
Officers: Rev. George F. Tripp, Eaton, moderator; Rev. Arthur J. SuUens, 634 Mack Bldg., Denver, superintendent and registrar; Mr. C. H. L. Pillsbury, Denver, treasurer.
Session of 1935: Longmont, May.
Connecticut Conference of Congregational and Christian Churches. Organized 1867; reorganized, 1933.
Officers: Rev. Theodore M. Shipherd, Norwich, moderator; Rev. William F. Frazier, 37 Garden St., Hartford, superintendent, registrar and treasurer; Miss Elsie F. Demtng, 37 Garden St., Hartford, assistant treasurer; Porter Bower, 37 Garden St., Hartford, associate in religious education.
Session of 1935: First Church, New Britain, October 8. 9.
Delaware. See Middle Atlantic.
District of Columbia. See Middle Atlantic.
Evangelical Protestant Conference of Congregational Churches. Formerly the Evangelical Protestant Church of North America, organized, 1912, being the outgrowth of the Evangelical Protestant Minister's Association which dates back to 1878. Officers: Mr. Hermann F. Ruoff, 1110 Park Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa., moderator; Mr. George S. Treusch, 303 Shaler St., Pittsburgh, Pa., registrar; Mr. Henry Brock- hoff, 2903 Sullivan Ave., St. Louis, Mo., treasurer. Session of 1935: Pittsburgh, Pa., May.
Florida Congregational Conference. Organized, 1883; incorporated, 1922.
Officers: Rev. Frank Atkinson, 423 Jessamine St., West Palm Beach, moderator; Rev. Edwin C. Gillette, 117 West Forsyth St., Jacksonville, superintendent and
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registrar; Miss Pattie Lee Coghill, 117 West Forsyth St., Jacksonville, field worker; Mr. Charles A. Hoyt, Atlantic National Bank, Jacksonville, treasurer. Session o/ 1935: Winter Park, April 23-25.
Florida, West. See Alabama (White).
Georgia Congregational Christian Conference (White) . Organized, 1932. Suc- ceeding Congregational Conference of Georgia, organized, 1888; incorporated, 1928. Officers: Rev. Jesse H. Dollar, 303 Dallas St., La Grange, moderator; Rev. Milo J. Sweet, Elon College, N. C, superintendent, pastor-at-large, registrar and treas- urer; Miss Annie Campbell, Roberta, extension service worker. Session of 1935: Demorest, October 29, 30.
Georgia and South Carolina, General Convention of Congregational Churches of (Colored). Organized, 1890.
Officers: Rev. C. S. Ledbetter, 32 Bull St., Charleston, S. C, moderator; Rev. Henry S. Barnwell, 250 Auburn Ave., N. E., Atlanta, Ga., missionary secretary; Mrs. J. R. Jenkins, Dorchester Academy, Mcintosh, Ga., registrar; Mrs. Alfred E. Law- less, 518 Auburn Ave., N. E., Atlanta, Ga., scribe; Rev. Lewis H. Mounts, Ballard Normal School, Macon, Ga., treasurer.
Session of 1935: Macon, Ga., November 21, 24.
German Congregational Churches, General Conference of. Organized, 1883; in- corporated, 1910.
Officers: Prof. J. L. Hirning, 5735 Drexel Ave., Chicago, 111., moderator; Rev. Herman Obenhaus, 19 South La Salle St., Chicago, 111., superintendent; Rev. John Rothenberger, Windsor, Colo., registrar; Rev. John D. Gross, Yankton, S. D., treasurer.
Session of 1935: Yankton, S. D., June 12-16.
Hawaii, Hawaiian Evangelical Association. Organized, 1820; incorporated, 1883.
Officers: Rev. Henry K. Poepoe, 768 Kanoa Lane, Honolulu, moderator; Rev. Henry P. Judd, Box 150, Honolulu, registrar; Rev. John P. Erdman, Box 150, Honolulu, home missionary secretary; J. Howard Worrall, 65 Dawsett Ave., Honolulu, treasurer.
Session of 1935: Kokokahi, June 21-25.
Idaho Conference of Congregational Churches and Ministers. Organized, 1894; incorporated, 1910.
Officers: Rev. Frank E. Carlson, 323 North Garfield, Pocatello, moderator; Rev. James F. Walker, 330 Sonna Bldg., Boise, superintendent, registrar and treasurer; Rev. Harry W. Johnson, 2813 Pioneer Ave., Cheyenne, Wyo., pastor-at-large; Miss Gertrude McCheyne, McCall, scribe; Rev. Charles E. Mason, 1711 North 16th St., Boise, benevolence treasurer.
Session of 1935: First Church, Boise, May 7-9 (approximate).
Idaho, Northern. See Washington.
Illinois, Congregational and Christian Conference of. Organized, 1931. Super- seding Congregational Conference of Illinois, organized, 1844; incorporated 1910.
Officers: Rev. John Gordon, 806 N. Main St., Rockford, moderator; Rev. Walter A. Morgan, chairman, Rev. Hudson H. Pittman and Rev. Neil E. Hansen, 19 South La Salle St., Chicago, operating committee; Mr. John H. Finley, 19 South La Salle St., Chicago, manager, treasurer of benevolence, home missionary secretary and registrar; Mrs. Ira D. Stone, 315 Gary Ave., Wheaton, association registrar; Mrs. W. M. Fuller, 19 South La Salle St., Chicago, president, Congregational and Christian Woman's Fellowship; Rev. Robert W. Gammon, 19 South La Salle St., Chicago, counsellor of religious education; Rev. Victor E. Marriott, 19 South La Salle St., Chicago, association director of religious education; Mr. John F. Stewart, 19 South La Salle St., Chicago, treasurer.
Session o/1935: First Congregational Christian Church, Urbana, May 6-8.
Indiana Conference of Congregational and Christian Churches. Organized, 1930; incorporated, 1932.
Officers: Hon. John V. Sees, Huntington, moderator; Rev. Simon A. Bennett, 8111,2 W. Main St., Muncie, superintendent and registrar; Mr. James H. Deakin. 2207 S. Washington St., Marion, treasurer.
Session of 1935: First Church, Indianapolis, June 4, 5.
Iowa Congregational Christian Conference of. Organized: state association (Con- gregational), 1840, conference, 1911; merged with Christians, 1931; incorporated, 1911. Officers: Rev. Harry E. Hamed, Clinton, moderator; Rev. P. Adelstein Johnson. Grinnell, superintendent and registrar; Rev. R. J. Montgomery, Grinnell, director of religious education; Mr. C. A. Frasier, Grinnell, treasurer; Miss Helen M. Nelson, Grinnell, assistant treasurer.
Session of 1935: Webster City, May 7-9.
Kansas Congregational and Christian Conference. Organized, 1932. Embracing Kansas Congregational Conference, incorporated, 1910, organized as General Association of Kansas, 1855; and merged also with Christian conferences. Officers: Rev. T. K. Bosworth, Centralia, moderator; Rev. John B. Gonzales,
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923 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, superintendent and registrar; Mr. E. E. Brayman, 921 Kansas Ave., Topeka, treasurer.
Session of 1935: First Church, Kansas City, May 14-16.
Kentucky Conference of Congregational Churches. Organized as the General Association of Kentucky, 1898.
Officers: Rev. Ruth F. Sergeant, Stearns, moderator; Rev. Fred P. Ensminger, 1416 N. 23d St., Birmingham, Ala., superintendent, registrar and treasurer; Miss Marguerite Davison, Thorsby, Ala., extension service worker.
Session of 1935: Corbin, October 4-6.
Louisiana Congregational Conference (Colored). Organized, 1869; incorporated 1910.
Officers: Rev. Norman A. Holmes, 2318 Bienville Ave., New Orleans, moderator; Rev. Henry S. Barnwell, 250 Auburn Ave. N. E., Atlanta, Ga., missionary secretary; Rev. Edward H. Phillips, 2026 St. Anthony St., New Orleans, extension worker. Congregational Church Extension Boards, and registrar; Rev. S. R. Smith, 1912 N. Miro St., New Orleans, scribe; Rev. R. V. Sims, New Iberia, treasurer.
Session of 1935: Abbeville, April 4-7.
Louisiana State Association (White) . Organized, 1915.
Officers: Mr. Gus Cole, Dry Creek, moderator; Rev. Lucien J. Marsh, 829 W. 13th St., Oklahoma City, Okla., superintendent; Rev. Paul Leeds, Kinder, registrar and treasurer.
Session of 1935: Hammond, November 5, 6.
Maine, Congregational-Christian Conference of. Incorporated, 1931, Superseding
Congregational Conference and Missionary Society of Maine; organized: society,
1807, conference, 1826.
Officers: Charles H. Blatchford, 74 Spruce St., Portland, president; Rev. Rodney
W. Roundy, 95 Exchange St., Portland, superintendent and registrar; Rev. Willard
H. Palmer, 95 Exchange St., Portland, assistant superintendent; Wilson D. Clark, 95
Exchange St., Portland, treasurer.
Session of 1935: Winter St., Bath, May 14, 15.
Maryland. See Middle Atlantic.
Massachusetts Congregational Conference and Missionary Society. Organized: society, 1799, conference, 1803, merger, 1928; incorporated: society, 1808, merger, 1928. Officers: Prin. Frank L. Boyden, Deerfield, moderator; Rev. Ralph M. Timber- lake, 14 Beacon St., Boston, president; Rev. Frederick Harlan Page, Waltham, president emeritus; Rev. Alfred V. Bliss, 14 Beacon St., Boston, secretary; Rev. Henry Lincoln Bailey, 169 Crescent Rd., Longmeadow, registrar; Rev. Oliver D. Sewall, 14 Beacon St., Boston, treasurer. Session of 1935: Newburyport, May 20-22.
Michigan Congregational Conference. Organized, 1842; incorporated, 1887.
Officers: Rev. James King, Olivet, moderator; Rev. Stephen A. Lloyd, 401 American State Savings Bank Bldg., Lansing, superintendent and registrar; Rev. J. W. Sutherland, 5760 Burns Ave., Detroit, superintendent emeritus; Rev. Percy V. Dawe, 401 American State Savings Bank Bldg., Lansing, conference missionary; Miss Helen Boyd, 401 American State Savings Bank Bldg., Lansing, director of rehgious education and executive secretary of woman's work; Rev. C. H. Harger, 401 American State Savings Bank Bldg., Lansing, treasurer.
Session of 1935: Jackson, May 20-23.
Middle Atlantic Conference of Congregational and Christian Churches. (Dela- ware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, four churches in New York and five in Pennsylvania). Organized, 1931; incorporated, 1931. Superseding Middle Atlantic Conference (Congregational), organized, 1869; incorporated, 1927. Officers: Rev. Roy C. Helfenstein. Highland Park, Dover, Del., moderator; Rev.
Walter Spooner, 44 Brick Church Plaza, East Orange, N. J., superintendent and
registrar; Mr. John T. Beach, 335 N. Fullerton Ave., Upper Montclair, N. J.,
treasurer.
Session of 1935: Trinity Church, East Orange, N. J., May 9, 10.
Minnesota, Congregational Conference of. Organized, 1856; incorporated, 1916.
Officers: Rev. Philip E. Gregory, 515 Seventh Ave. S. E., Minneapolis, moder- ator; Rev. A. K. Voss, 429 Palace Bldg.. Minneapolis, superintendent and registrar; Rev. A. E. Parson, 429 Palace Bldg., Minneapolis, assistant superintendent; Mr. J. M. McBride, 429 Palace Bldg., Minneapolis, treasurer.
Session of 1935: Little Falls, May 14-16.
Mississippi. See Alabama (Colored).
Missouri Congregational Conference. Organized, 1865.
Officers: Mr. Henry Schuler, 3002 Frances St.. St. Joseph, moderator; Rev. Charles C. Burger, 6501 Wydown Blvd., St. Louis, superintendent and registrar;
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Rev. Charles H. Evers, Lebanon, field representative; Mr. Alfred Fairbank, Boat- men's Bank, St. Louis, treasurer; Mrs. George W. Clinton. 6501 Wydown Blvd.. St. Louis, assistant treasurer.
Session of 1935: Sedalia, May 6-8.
Montana Congregational Conference. Organized. 1883; incorporated, 1922.
Officers: Rev. George S. Sloan, 316 N. 27th St., Billings, moderator; Rev. C. H. Burdick, 427 Stapleton Bldg., Billings, superintendent, registrar and treasurer. • Session of 1935: Billings (Tentative), May 7-9.
Nebraska Congregational Conference. Oiganized, 1857; incorporated, 1910.
Officers: Mr. Hugh A. Butler, 657 N. 57th Ave., Omaha, moderator; Rev. Wil- liam A. Tyler, 410 Barkley Bldg., Lincoln, superintendent and registrar; Rev. P. J. Thiel, 410 Barkley Bldg., Lincoln, pastor-at-large; Mr. C. C. Sheldon, Colum- bus, treasurer.
Session of 1935: Crete, April 25-28.
Nevada. See California, Northern.
New Hampshire Congregational-Christian Conference. Organized, 1932. Suc- ceeding New Hampshire Congregational Conference, organized, 1801; in- corporated, 1913. Officers: Rev. William S. Gooch, 75 Cross St., Keene, moderator; Rev. James F. English, 478 Ray St., Manchester, president; Rev. Robert G. Armstrong, 85 N. State St., Concord, superintendent, secretary and registrar; Rev. Edward R. Stearns, 85 N. State St., Concord, treasurer; Mrs. Maude W. Roberts, 85 N. State St.. Con- cord, assistant treasurer. Session of 1935: First Church. Nashua, May 20-22.
New Jersey. See Middle Atlantic.
New Mexico. See Southwest.
New York Congregational Conference, Inc. Organized. 1834; incorporated, 1914.
Officers: Rev. Stanley U. North, Briarcliflf Manor, moderator; Rev. Walter H. Rollins, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City, superintendent; Rev. Willard P. Harmon, Ticonderoga, registrar; Rev. William W. Schumaker, 843 Sumner Ave., Syracuse, field representative; Rev. Henry J. Ccndit. 310 N. Geneva St.,