The Society for Ethical Culture of New York
Central Park West and 64th Street
News-Letter
Forty-fifth Anniversary Year
VOL. XVIII. MAY, 1921 No. 7
All meetings will start punctually at the hour announced, and in order not to waste time, delegates and visitors are earnestly requested to be in their seats a few minutes in advance.
| Thursday, May 5th 10.30 A.M. Sharp Ceremonial Hall |
American Ethical Union Business Meeting Mr. Robert D. Kohn, Presiding. Reports from foreign delegates -- Mr. H. J. Golding Dr. Wilhelm [Börner]. Report of the Treasurer -- Mr. A. M. Bing. Annual Report of the Standard -- Dr. D. S. Hanchett. Report of plan for regional federation -- Mr. Ralph Jonas. |
| 1.00 P.M. Sharp Mrs. Ollesheimer's home 550 Park Ave |
Delegates’ Luncheon Brief reports from the constituent Societies of the American Ethical Union. |
| 2.30 P.M. | Visits to School for Printers’ Apprentices and other points of interest. |
| 8:30 P.M. Sharp 2 West 64th Street |
Open Meeting of the Merchants’ and Lawyers’ Group Topic -- Steps in the application of the principles of Ethics to law and industry. Prof. E. R. A. Seligman, Presiding. Presentation and discussion of Merchants’ Code -- Speakers: Dr. Felix Adler Messrs. Moritz Kirchberger B. Edmund David Leo Hirsch. Presentation and discussion of Lawyers’ Code -- Speakers: Mr. Miles M. Dawson and others. |
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| Friday, May 6th 10.30 A.M. Sharp Ceremonial Hall 2 West 64th Street |
Women's Day |
| Luncheon 1.00 P.M. |
Informal Luncheon and Social Hour for women of the Society and their out-of-town guests. |
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Friday, May 6th |
Auto trips to places of interest in town and suburbs for visitors and delegates. |
| 8.15 P. M. Sharp a. Basement Assembly |
a. Meeting of the International City Club under the auspices of the Women of the New York Ethical Society: Mr. Alfred W. Martin: "The New Internationalism." National Songs and Addresses from Foreign Countries. followed by a |
| b. Auditorium | b. Dramatic Program by the Alumni of the Ethical Culture School. |
| Saturday, May 7th 10.00 A.M. Sharp Ceremonial Hall |
Problems of Religious Education Mr. S. Burns Weston, Presiding. Dr. Felix Adler: "Religious Education from childhood to adult life, considering the Sunday School as a stage in the scheme." Mr. Percival Chubb: "The Use of the Symbol in Ethics Education." Dr. Henry Neumann: "The Use of Texts for Teachers and Pupils." Dr. J. L. Elliott: "The Function of the Teacher." Five Minute Presentations of New Phases of Moral and Religious Education Work: Mrs. S. S. Goldwater: "Parents and Teachers Association." Dr. Percy Houseman: "What the Philadelphia Society has gained from a study of Dr. Adler's 'Ethical Philosophy of Life.'" Miss Lida Stokes Adams and others. |
| Afternoon | Visits to Madison House (3.00 P.M.) and Hudson Guild (4.30 P.M.). |
| 8.15 P.M. Ceremonial Hall |
Round Table Conference for Young People on Relation of Young People to the Society. |
| Sunday, May 8th 10.45 A.M. Auditorium 11.00 A. M. Sharp |
Musical Program Exercises Speakers: Mr. Horace J. Bridges Mr. Percival Chubb Mr. H. J. Golding Dr. Felix Adler Responsive exercises by children, young people and audience. |
| 6.30 P. M. Basement Assembly |
Family Buffet Supper Dr. David Saville Muzzey, Presiding. Brief talks by Prof. Nathaniel Schmidt Mr. George E. O'Dell Dr. Wilhelm [Böerner] Mr. Daniel G. Crandon and others. |
| 8.30 P. M. Auditorium |
Program of music and tableaux arranged by the Junior Group. |
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Headquarters: During the Anniversary Celebration the Conference Headquarters, Room 46 of the Society Building, will be open daily as an information bureau for members, delegates and guests.
Registration: All out-of-town delegates and visitors will kindly register at Room 46 upon arrival and secure guest cards for the luncheons, supper and afternoon outings.
Visits to Settlements: Members of the Societies, not official delegates, are cordially invited to attend the reception at Madison House (3 clock), and Hudson Guild (4.30 o'clock) Saturday afternoon. It will not be possible, however, to provide automobiles for them.
Time: Out-of-town visitors should remember that New York City now maintains Daylight Saving Time, one hour earlier than Standard Railroad Time.
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