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burg College in honor of his father, Rev. M. G. Boyer, D. D., who has just retired from the board of trustees of the college after a long and faithful term of service.

-Under the very efficient leadership of Prof. C. F. Sanders the Gettysburg Summer School is proving a great success, both as to numbers and quality of work done.

-On Saturday afternoon, August 10, the Lutheran Week at Mt. Gretna began its sixth annual program. New York, Philadelphia, Lancaster, New Holland, Columbia, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Reading, Pottstown, Royersford, Phoenixville, Norristown, Bangor, Easton, Phillipsburg, Bethlehem, Allentown, Nazareth, Catasauqua, Lehighton, Mauch Chunk, Wilkesbarre, Hazleton, Sunbury, Tamaqua, Lock Haven, Greensburg, Leechburg, Utica, Rochester and other cities were included in the registry. The attendance was, therefore, more widely representative than ever before. On the opening evening a public reception was tendered to Missionary Arps and his wife and daughter, who were on furlough from Rajahmundry, India. They were assisted in receiving by Pastor and Mrs. Cronk, of South Carolina. The dean of the Summer School is Rev. Charles L. Fry, D. D., of Catasauqua.

-Rev. F. W. Bussard, formerly of Holy Trinity, Salt Lake City, has accepted the call to St. Mark's, Bellingham.

-The Lutheran Theological Seminary, Portland, Ore., closed its second year's work in May, with six students preparing for the ministry, several of whom were enlisted as a result of the Luther League movement.

-The Lutheran church at Leacock, Pa., receives from the late Mrs. Fortney, according to her will, 40 acres of excellent land, upon which there is a fine old mansion. The income from the farm is to be applied toward maintaining the church and the pastor.

-The will of the late Col. George F. Huff, of Greensburg, Pa., ex-member of Congress, gives $5,000 to Zion Lutheran Church, of Greensburg, Pa.

-The Lutheran Church in South Dakota outnumbers in membership all other Protestant Churches combined.

-The mission in Buenos Aires, which has been conducted for about three years by the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the General Synod, is to be discontinued. The principal reason for the failure of the work appears to be the diversity of languages used in that country, and the small number of available men in the General Synod who are masters of all the languages a minister needs to use there in order to succeed.

-The Norwegian Mission Society of the United Norwegian Lutheran Church in America, the Hauge Synod and the Finnish Mission Society have united in a plan to erect a Lutheran Theological Seminary in China. A site has been selected at Lehkow, ten miles from Hankow. An administration building and three professors' residences are to be erected this summer. -Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, of Bethlehem. Pa., recently celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary.

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-In the issue of July 25 The Lutheran presents a very interesting description, in picture and statement, of the principal educational institutions and facilities supported and directed by the General Council. Young people who realize that character means more than mere mental agility will do well to look this number of The Lutheran over and consider the advantages of Lutheran schools.

-Mr. Charles Jasper, one of the oldest workers in the Newton (Iowa) Lutheran Church, always a generous giver to the Lord's work, who passed away in June, 1911, left a legacy of $500-$250 for home missions and $250 for foreign missions-to be paid through the Newton Woman's Society.

-To the aid fund for ministers' families established by the Lutheran Synod of the Northwest in 1906 and reaching $4,500 last June, the Hon. C. A. Smith, of Minneapolis, then added a donation of $5,000, increasing the fund to the stipulated sum of $10,000, the interest on which will now be available to those in need.

-Hon. Daniel D. Frisbie, treasurer of Hartwick Seminary, reports $13,000 in the alumni endowment fund. It will become productive when it reaches $15,000, and a special effort is now being made to secure this by fall.

---Mr. C. Larsen, Racine, Wis., offered the United Norwegian Synod $15,000 and six lots for an old people's home, to be built at Des Moines. About $9,000 was subscribed from congregations, and as soon as the subscription is raised to $15,000, being $30,000 in all, the home will be built.

Conducted by 1. S. RUNYON

SEND IN THE NEWS.—Under this heading we aim to give the fullest reports possible of all District and Local Leagues. Secretaries and other officers are earnestly solicited to send in reports and items of news promptly.

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Luther League of America

Statement No. 22

From July 1, 1912, to July 31, 1912.
PER CAPITA.

St. Luke's L. L. of Mansfield, Ohio..
St. John L. L. of Morrisburg. Ontario.
L. L. of St. Paul, Port Chester, N. Y.
Penn Luther League, Penn Station, Pa..
L. L. of Buffalo, N. Y....

Miss Tillie Leiss...

Central L. L. of Northwestern Pennsylvania.

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NEW YORK

-The next convention of the Luther League of New York State will be held at Albany on November 12, holding morning and afternoon sessions only, which will be largely devoted to business. The short session is to give delegates the opportunity to attend both the State and National conventions.

Brooklyn District.

-The Luther League of the young mission at Floral Park, Christ Church, which was organized March 21 with 12 members, has increased its enrollment to 18 members.

-The

PENNSYLVANIA

Pennsylvania State Luther League wili meet in old Zion Church, Harrisburg, September 10-12. The organizations of churches will be the hosts, the convention will be selfentertaining. Harrisburg is an ideal convention city, and it is expected that this will be one of the largest and best attended meetings of the young people ever held. A social is being planned for the evening of the 10th, at which time our visiting friends may become acquainted with Harrisburgers and their way of doing things for their guests. The program, which is to appear shortly, is said to be an exceptionally strong one. Reserve the dates for that long anticipated visit to the capital city. Delegates from all young people's societies in the State, Luther Leagues, Christian Endeavor and missionary societies, are invited.

Philadelphia District.

-The Luther League of the Church of the Holy Communion is continuing its devotional meetings all summer. The meetings are held in the parish house and the Luther League Topics are studied.

District Luther League of Berks County.

-Thursday, July 11, a very interesting convention was held in Grace Church, Shillington, Pa., Rev. J. H. Neiman, pastor. Rev. C. E. Kistler conducted the opening services at 10 a. m. Rev. Harry W. Fitting, Oley, Pa., presented the subject, "Celebration of the Anniversaries of Events in Church History." This was followed by a discussion, at the close of which adjournment was made to the ShillingtonHotel, where dinner was served. At the afternoon session Rev. G. D. Druckenmiller conducted the opening services, after which Rev. W. L. Hunton, Ph. D., associate editor of The Lutheran, delivered an address on "The Church Paper-the Information Which It Bears." This was followed by a discussion of "The League Topics," by Rev. A. M. Weber. Mr. and Mrs. H. Y. Yocom were appointed delegates to the national convention, and the executive committee was authorized to elect additional delegates.

In the evening, at 7:30, the third session was held. Rev. C. P. Harry delivered an address on "Luther League Conventions," presenting their advantages and benefits.

The next convention of the District will be held at Topton, at the Orphans' Home, Thurs

day, October 10, with two sessions-morning at 10 a. m., afternoon at 1.30 p. m.

A full set of officers will be elected at this convention for the District, to serve during the coming year.

Pittsburgh District.

-Two very

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profitable "Junior were recently held under the auspices of the committee on junior work of the Pittsburgh District Luther League, one in Pittsburgh and the otner in Rochester. The following themes were discussed:

1. How to make a successful beginning in the fall.

2. How to make the ensuing year one of profit and interest to the Juniors.

3. How the District League may extend and increase the efficiency of the local Junior organization.

So interesting and profitable were these institutes that it was decided that others should be

held during the year. It was also decided that Junior rallies should be held in different places in the District where the various Junior organizations could attend in a body. Two publications were also authorized, an attendance card for the use of Junior Leagues and societies, and a booklet giving a series of daily Bible readings especially adapted for the use of the Juniors. The selections to be simply indicated, with the idea that the Juniors should take them to their homes and read them from their own Bibles, thereby encouraging them to know and use their Bibles regularly. They are

not intended for use at the Junior meetings nor to take the place of the regular Junior Luther League Topics.

Cleveland District.

OHIO

-The Luther League of Bethany entertained a rally of the Lutheran young people a short time ago and steps were taken to form a city League for the mutual good of Lutheranism in the city. Following this action, the Bethany Leaguers entertained the visitors with the Game of Colleges, published in Lutheran Church Work, which proved most enjoyable and profitable in keeping young Lutherans in touch with the colleges, as well as being a fine plan for getting societies of the various churches acquainted with one another. The meeting was largely attended and speaks well for the future work of the Lutheran young people in the Sixth City. Another rally and picnic was held on July 20 at Garfield Park, when several addresses were made by the Leaguers. Several delegates from the Cleveland Lutheran churches attended the Ohio State Convention at Findlay. INDIANA

-Under the auspices of the Luther League of the First Church, Indianapolis, Rev. A. E. Renn, pastor, Rev. L. S. Keyser, D. D., recently delivered before a large audience his lecture, "Two Are Better Than One."

-The young people of the Lutheran Church at Millersburg have organized a Luther League of forty-five members. Raymond A. Honk, a Wittenberg Seminary student, is supplying this pulpit during the summer.

-The Luther League of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Camden, Ind., has continued its devotional services during the summer months and the meetings have been exceptionally interesting.

The Luther League recently shipped its second car of newspapers and magazines, realizing a good sum of money therefrom.

WISCONSIN

-St. Peter's Church, Fennimore, an old congregation, has its first young people's society. On July 11, twenty of the young people organized the Luther League of St. Peter's Church, of Fennimore. Election of officers showed the following result: President, Mr. Louis Brechler; secretary, Miss Anna Hinn; vice-president, Miss Emma Kraemer; treasurer, Mr. Arthur Kreul. The Luther League Topics were adopted as the course of study. The new League's first meeting occurred on August 1.

KANSAS

-The Luther League of St. Mark's Church, of Emporia, has maintained a rest tent every year at the Chautauqua grounds. Here Lutherans leave their packages, meet their friends and are at home before and after entertainments.

Mr. L. T. Bang, the manager of this, the largest Chautauqua in Kansas, is a staunch Lutheran, an active member of St. Mark's, always seeking to advance the interests of the Lutheran Church at home and abroad.

The two or three thousand people who attended the Chautauqua daily for ten days know that there is a Luther League and a Lutheran church in Emporia, for the Leaguers never fail to take advantage of every opportunity to popularize their own church.

Luther's coat of arms occupied the center of the large electric sign on the tent, and could easily be seen from any part of the Chautauqua grounds.

The Emporia League derives great benefit from having a rest tent during Chautauquas, and suggests that other Leagues might take advantage of this novel method of making the Luther League a bigger and more active organization in the world.

OREGON-WASHINGTON

-The convention of the Bi-State Luther League will be held in Emmanuel's Church, Centralia, Wash., Rev. W. H. Zuber, pastor, this month.

The present officers of the Bi-State League are: Acting president, C. F. Koch, 779 Kearney street, Portland, Ore.; recording and corresponding secretary, Miss Clara Goke, 2308 First avenue, Seattle. Wash.; and treasurer, Miss Louise Cramer, The Dalles, Ore.

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-On June 26, Mr. F. C. Hesler, of Humberstone, Ont., was united in marriage to Miss Katherine Ruch, of Bridgeburg, Ont., by Rev. W. H. Knauff, pastor of Holy Trinity Church, at Humberstone, Ont. Mr. Hesler is president of the Canada League, and is taking a very active part in all branches of church work, as well as in municipal affairs. Mr. Hesler shows ability, tact and impartial judgment in the affairs of his offices. At its last annual convention in Williamsburg, Ont., May 24, the Canada Luther League elected him the second time president of this young organization.

Mr. and Mrs. Hesler were later visited in their new home by members of the local League, of which Mr. Hesler is also president, and presented with a very fine mantel clock as a token of love and esteem.

-At the regular monthly meeting of the Trinity League, of Hamilton, Ont., fourteen members were present. The members decided to pay the per capita apportionment before the Albany convention. This League is making a special effort to pay for a piano. The secretary was instructed to write to those who were delinquent in attendance and dues. Two new members were received.

-The Toronto League has suspended meetings until September because many of the members go out of the city during the summer.

-The president of the Canada Luther League, Mr. Fred Hesler, of Humberstone, recently paid calls to some of the active Leaguers in Toronto, who were glad of the opportunity personally to congratulate Mr. Hesler upon his recent marriage.

-An active Luther League has been organized by the young people of Grace Church, Victoria, B. C., Rev. W. C. Drahn, pastor.

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Motto, St. John 9:4. "I must work the works of Him that sent Me, while it is day; the night cometh, when no man can work.” CALENDAR FOR August.

4—The ninth Sunday after Trinity. Gospel story, the unjust steward, St. Luke 16:1-9. First cabled message across the Atlantic Ocean, 1857.

5-Birthday of Alfred Tennyson, 1809.

6-Festival of the Transfiguration of Jesus. 8-The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588.

11-Tenth Sunday after Trinity. Gospel story, Jesus weeping over Jerusalem and cleansing the Temple (St. Luke, 19:41-48).

13-The surrender of Manila, 1898.

15-The first Lutheran synod in America (1748), organized in Philadelphia. Birthdays of Napoleon, 1769, and Sir Walter Scott, 1771. 18-Eleventh Sunday after Trinity. Gospel story, the Pharisee and the publican (St. Luke 18:9-14).

23-Birthday of Cuvier, the lover of Nature,

1769.

24-St. Bartholomew the Apostle's Day. Great massacre in Paris in 1574.

25-Twelfth Sunday after Trinity. Gospel story, The man, deaf and dumb, healed (St. Mark 7:31-37).

28-Birthday of Goethe, the German poet and author.

29-Birthday of Oliver Wendell Holmes, the American writer.

30-Peace conference between Japan and Russia, at Portsmouth, N. H., 1905.

NOTE. So many of our bright boys and girls are fond of finding historic facts that the data of a few of them for August are given above. Such points set us thinking and comparing notes.

Just think! It will soon be four hundred years since Luther set in motion with pen and hammer the great Reformation movement, that has changed the entire history of the Church and the world. We will be wise in celebrating it as grandly and gratefully as we

can.

"I know a falcon swift and peerless As e'er was cradled in the pine; No bird had ever eye so fearless,

Or wing so strong as this of mine.

Let fraud and wrong and baseness shiver, For still between them and the sky

ELVIN HAUPT, D.D., LANCASTER.
The falcon Truth hangs poised forever,
And marks them with his vengeful eye."

Keys to open a Bible verse. Heb. 4:16. Let us come boldly unto the Throne of Grace, that we may find mercy. Do you know what the official chair of state for a king is called? Who occupies the one of our verse? What is Grace? Why is a throne associated with Grace? Whose Grace? What invitation is given? To whom? Need we fear to come? Why not? Why do persons venture to the throne of a king? Why should we come? What is mercy? By what one word can we name our coming boldly unto God? In whose name may we come boldly? Have you accepted this invitation?

A Wordless Book and How to Make It.Some one may say, What is a book without words? So it would seem, but remember that there are ideas conveyed in other ways than words. I want to tell you of a little book of five pages, which I think any Junior can make quite easily. Take five sheets of paper, say 6 inches square. Fold them in half, so as to make pages 6 by 3 inches. Let the first pages be of black paper, the next of a fine red, the third of purest white, the fourth of solid blue, and the fifth, or final ones, of gold or gilt paper. Now, if you will paste the backs of these sheets together, a leaf of the red to a black leaf, and the other leaf of the red to the white, the second white leaf to the blue, the second blue leaf to the gilt, you will have a dainty little book of the five League colors just in their proper order. If desired, a cover of heavy paper or of pasteboard may be put upon it, and, with a cross, or a Luther League rose upon the front, your book will be ready.

Now as to the meaning. First, the black will suggest the darkness of sin and of a soul in captivity to Satan and death. Next the red will stand to be the token of the love and devotion of Jesus, and the precious blood He shed to cleanse us from sin and death. The white, following in order, will show the forgiveness of the soul, made white in the blood of the Lamb of God. The blue will then express the depths of our hope; and finally the gold, the glory of the life to come for those saved in Christ and His cross. Thus, without a single letter, the little wordless book of our colors will tell the whole story of Nature, Grace and Glory.

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