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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1920
Page
6
Tens of thousands gathered at Braves Field for a band concert and fireworks display. Families, including young children, crowded in as darkness fell to enjoy Boston’s seasonal celebration at the Home of Big Things.
Concluding the New England Moose Field Day Association three day convention at Lawrence a big street parade and field day at O Sullivan Park were held. About 5000 members participated with Herbert L Kearn as marshal and John Reynolds as assistant. Archie Pollock oversaw amateur events. Worcester degree team beat Pawtucket in a prize drill. Haverhill lodge won for most out of town members. Pawtucket Lodge took best appearance.
American delegates at the International Congregational Council in Boston adopt a resolution urging presidential nominees to declare, if elected, they will work with the Senate to bring the United States into the League of Nations. The action, backed by Henry Churchill King and others, also covers prohibition and Armenian relief. Jane Addams describes starving Europe while urging aid. the council plans further campaigns and resolutions.
A long day of addresses and discussions covers Congregationalism and missions, broad horizons of missionary enterprise, training youth, and world task priorities led by Rev. Frank K. Saunders Rev. E. W. Franks Rev. Charles E. Jefferson Rev. Rockwell Harmon Potter and others.
Speakers at Mt Vernon Church discussed unity moves in England. Rev K L Parry of Colchester praised the Free Church push for denominational cohesion and urged Anglican participation. Rev William Robinson of Lytham opposed reuniting with the Church of England, citing war-time failures.
Dr Parry critiques a national church stance and Shakespeare’s reputation. Yale Professor Williston Walker presided as speakers from Chicago Montreal and Australia outlined union progress and plans for a federal church alliance in North America and beyond.
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