The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-01-22
PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER'S.
A Profitable Session of the Presbytery and
Social Club.

The indianapolis Presbytery met at 1920 A.
M yesterday, in the parlors of the Second Church,
with Rev. w. A. Patton moderator and Rev.
J. r. Mitchell temporary clerk The Presbytery
was duly constituted with prayer by Rev. Myron
w. Reed. In addition to the regular ministerial
members, there were present Elders D. L. Dit
mars, J. S. Spann and G. l.. Todd, representing
respectively the Franklin, Second and Taberna-
Gle churches. There were also present Revs. d.
Kennedy Watsontown, Pa; James Mcleod,
pastor-elect of the Second Church; J. w. Pugh,
pastor-elect of the Hopewell Church; L. B. w.
Shryock supply of Acton and Southport
churches and p. s. Cook, late of Hartford City,
Ind, all of whom were invited to sit
corresponding members Rev. James Mcleod
was received by letter from the Presbytery of
Buffalo, and the ''call' from the Second Church,
being found in order, was formally placed in his
hands, and by him accepted. A committee was
appointed to make arrangements for his installa-
ton and to report at an adjourned meeting two
weeks hence The stated clerk was directed to
enroll the name of Rev. l.. B. w. Shryock upon
presentation by him of letter of dismission
from the presbytery of Topeka, Kan. Rev J. B.
Brandt who has recently accepted the pastorate of
the Memorial Tabernacle Church. of St Louis,
was granted letter of dismissal to the st.
Louis presbytery. Owing to the unavoidable
absence of the proper official documents the re-
ception and installation of Rev. J. w. Pugh over
the Hopewell Church We're passed over until the
next meeting The presbytery adjourned, to
meet at the same place and hour on Monday,
Feb. next. .ss, -s.,,l.t.,.+. s-,l /
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Presbyterian Minister'S Social Club, Of this city,
met at the same places Prayer was offered by
Rev. David KehnedyNof Pennsylvania, and the
president Rev ]. D. zones briefly explained the
objects of the clubs and extended a cordial well
come TO the. ladies and other guests present.
Rev, James Mcleod read a comprehensive, criti7
cism of Principal FAIRBANKS Studies in the Life
of Christ
Rev. J. R. Mitchell answered the question,
%Ought we to Expect such thing as Progress
in Theologyp The reply positive and
affirmative. showing that Bro. Mitchell does not
believe that theological wisdom died out with
the authors of the Augsburg and Westminster
should be progress in all science and in all art,
otherwise the world would retrograde instead of
advancing, The socalled fathers of the
church" should be called the children of the
church, the great scholars of to-day are pre-
emnently the fathers. We know more Of
divine truth now than was ever known before,
and those coming after u.s. and possessing the
fruits of our labors will know more still.
Rev. DIR. H. A. Edison gave full analysis,
with criticism, of Professor Briggss Biblical
Studies" presenting it as work worthy the
study of every minister and teacher of Bible
truth.
Meantime the ladies of the church were
preparing an entertainment for the members
that appealed strongly to their physical hunger,
and to which all did ample justice DR.. Edison
acted as POSTMASTER Rev. l.. G. Hay re
sponded to the toast, 'Fhe Social Side of a Min
ister's Life" and, in his usual humorous way,
claimed that a minister should be the most ac-
cessible man in the community-one that could
be approached by saint and sinner alike. Rev.
Mr. Shryock said that in Kansas, where he had
labored for some years, there was too
much I'll business activity to allow Jill of
much sociability.ai This was the first
truly social gathering, he had enjoyed since
he had left the bounds of the old,scho0l ipresby-
terry here years ago. Rev j. r. Mitchell reads
characteristic letter from Prof Ballentine, of
Bloomington, who, because he was notony '''w.
c.n without charged but wv. s." without sal
ary) was unayoidaby absent. Elders J. S.
Spann and c. L. TODD, whom the president for
the nonce had constituted ministerial members,
spoke of the great pleasure the meeting of the
club had given Them the latter giving most
graphic description of Rev. Charles Melton, an
eccentric minister at Newburyport, Mass, fifty
years ago, Rev. James Mcleod also testified to
gathering of his brethren and their wives in this
city. A rising vote of thanks was extended the
ladies of the churchfor their generous hospitality.