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POPULAR AMUSEMENTSAbout 1,200 people gathered in the tabernacle last night to hear Evan* geliBt Erwin preach on Worldly Amusements.’' The first topic to be considered was the question of thea-ert going. In this, it was pointed out that the tendency through all history in the theatre was downward. Those who have attempted to stage wholesome plays have always gone bankrupt. Actors and actresses for the most part are usually immoral, including the movie stars of today, many of whom have gone through the divorce mill and many times. The movie is a great educational factor either for good or for evil according to the kind of shows given. The sign of our greatest weakness for pleasure is this, that our country spest $750,000,000 last year for shows, and for all religious and educationalpurposes combined only spent $500,-000,000. Proof that we spend .most for what we think most of.The card game was considered second. The Evangelist pointed out that parlor cards ^is the incubator for the gambling den. Boys learn in the parlor, and waste their manhood and money as gamblers. Professional gamblers encourage card playing among women in order to keep their trade alive, and to secure the protection of their influence from the; law. Men who gamble for silver dollars and women who play for silver tea pots are alike gamblers. Those who do these things embarrass the church, and are stumbling blocks which keep others out of the church.The modern round 'dance was the
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Harrison Times
Harrison, Arkansas, US
Sat, Sep 04, 1920
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