The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1877-08-30

FORTY EIGHTH CONVENTION OF THE
EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SYNOD OF VIR-
GINIA.-This Synod convened in the Salem
Lutheran Church, near Mt. Sidney, in this
county, on the morning of the 23rd inst,
with large attendance of ministers and lay
delegates.
The Synod was organized by the election
of the following officers:
President-Rev. r. C. Holland, of Shep-
| herdstown.
Secretary-Rev. J. II. Barb, Harrisonburg.
1'reaswer-Rev. P. Miller, Woodstock.
During the year the Synod has lost two
members by death: Revs. I. Baker and A.
Buhrman.
Rev. Il. W. Dosh, D. D., President Of
Roanoke College, presented his letter of dis
mission from the Synod of North Carolina to
the Synod of Virginia, and was received as
a member of tile latter body.
The reports on the state OF the Church
showed a steady growth in numbers and
Christian liberality. During the past year
the membership of the Church has increased
1911. Most of the congregations are in a
growing condition, and the outlook OF the
Church in the Valley is generally of an en-
couraging character.
Rev. W. c. Schaeffer, pastor of the En-
glish Lutheran congregation in Richmond,
reported that during the past year neat
Chapel has been erected on the lot pur-
chased in that city, and asked the liberal
support of the Synod in the erection of a fine
church building. Mr.. Schaeffcr's earnest
ness and enthusiasm in the work, together
with his great success, have won for him the
confidence of his denomination. The Synod
heartily endorsed his efforts and pledged its
continued support and assistance.
The President OF Roanoke College and the
Principal Of Staunton Female Seminary, be-
ing members of the Synod, made reports of
the condition of those Institutions.
Rev. DR.. Dosh reported that although
Roanoke College had met with an irrepaia
BILE loss in the death of the late DR.. Bittle,
President for % years, yet the success of the
institution since his death, and its bright
prospects are tokens of the continued favor
of God and signs of encouragement TO all
friends of the College.
Prof. Miller stated that the Staunton Fee
male Seminary WAS in Furnishing condi-
ton the last session, having been more pros
porous than any previous year, and the next
session promises to far exceed the last.
The following delegates were elected to
the next meeting of the General Synod
South to be held in Newberry, N. c., next
May
Clericol-Reys. T. W. Dosh, D. D., d. NJ.
Gilbert, J. I. Miller, and W. c. schaeffer.
Lay-W. E. Craig, Esq, OF Staunton; DR..
j. II. Nef, Of Harrsonburg; Mr.. VIM. Hell
ser, of Salem Church, and Prof. S. S. Smeit-
yer.
On Saturday morning an address was de-
livered on the life work of the late Presi-
dent Bittle, of Roanoke College, by Prof. j.
D. Dreher, after which Rev. DR.. Yonce, of
the Faculty, gave some personal reminis-
cences in the life of DIR. Bittlc.
On Sunday morning the Rev. w. C.
Schaeffer and Mr.. VIM. J. Smith addressed
the Sunday School.
At IL O'Clock, Rev. D. NJ. Gilbert preached
in the Church, VIII ich was crowded mostly
with ladies, and Rev. Mr.. Schaeffer deliv-
cred an earnest sermon in the grove adjoin-
ing the Church.
After these exercises very large number
partook OF the Holy Communion.
Sunday afte rnoon addresses on Mission
were made by Revs. Holland and Schaeffer,
and Prof. Dreher.
AT night the Rev. DIR. Dosli preached the
Ordination sermon, and the Revs. W. G.
Campo ell and James Willis were ordained
to the holy ministry, the order laid down in
the Book of Worship being followed in this
ceremony.
The Church in Staunton was represented
by lay delegate DR.. S. H. Henkle.
This Synod, while it is called the Synod
of Virginia, embraces only portion of the
State. -Spectator.