Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1886-10-15
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THE MINISTER'S MEET.
The Presbyterian Synod of North
Dakota Hold a Short Session
at Jamestown.
The Exercises of the Women's Mis-
sionary Society an Interest.
& ing Feature.
For the Advancement of Mankind.

a.,
This body of Presbyterian clergymen
and elders convened at jamestown last
Friday, there being fifteen clergymen and
three elders present. The sermon was
preached by the retiring moderator. Rev.
81. G. Mendenhall, of Grand Forks, after
which Rev. c. B. Austin, of this city, was
chosen moderator, and Rev. N. w. Cary, of
Fargo, temporary clerk. <. E
The exercises on Saturday were exceed
ingly interesting. The standing and per-
manent committees made their reports,
which in the main showed an encouraging
growth of the churches. Rev. Hartman
presented to the synod the congratulations
OF the North Dakota Baptist association, to
which the moderator responded. The
synodical missionary, Rev. F. M. Wood,
presented lengthy report of his
years, work and for his diligence
resolution of commendatiOn was passed.
jamestown college made q report through
its president, Rev. N. d. Tanning, enslring
encouraging progress during the past year.
The attendance is less than twenty; the in
stitution is favored, however, in possessing
its chief Instructor, Professor Grow, of
Pennsylvania A committee, consisting of
Rev. G. B. Austin, chairman, Rev. F. NJ.
Wood, of Fargo, and Elder Hewitt, of
Jamestown, was appointed to confer with
similar committee from the synod of
South Dakota, and conjointly present to
the coming legislature, a resolution from
the general assembly relating to divorce
and the registration Of marriages. Grand
Forks was settled upon as the place for
holding the next meeting.
Apopular service was held on Saturday
evening iii the interests of home and foreign
missions, at which Rev. Mr.. Hunter and
Rev. DR.. Wilson delivered addresses, and
Mrs. F. NJ. Wood andMrs G. B. Austinread
able papers. On Sunday the pulpits Of the
city We're occupied by members Of the,
synod. In the afternoon an impressive
communion service was held in the Pres
pleasant and profitable, and the people Of
jamestown were rendered hearty vote of
thanks for their kindness and hospitality.
Rev. and Mrs. G. 3. Austin were guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Lloyd. The following
extract from the Alert gives an account of
the wOmen's meeting: -.
The Women's Missionary society in con-
nection with the synod Of North Dakota
met at p. m., in the Methodist Episcopal
church. The president, Mrs. Montgomery,
of Jamestown, conducted the devotional
exercises. Prayer was offered by Mrs.
Wells. I'll.
After roll call. little Lizzie Lloyd sang
"Over the Ocean Wave' in sweet, childish
voice, that thrilled every listener and
brought tears to more than one eye.
The address Of welcome was then deliv-
cred by Mrs. VIM. M. Lloyd in an earnest,
eloquent manner. Mrs. Twomey, Of Fargo,
responded in pleasing manner.
This was followed bya quartette, enti-
tied "Jesus, My Cross Have Taken" by
Mrs. Grove, Mrs. Denny, Mrs. Cloes and
Miss Hicks, which was beautifully rem
dered.
Mrs. Austin, of Bismarck, then read
paper, in which she displayed much abil-
ity and deep earnestnesS.
After singing "Stand Up, Stand Up for
Jesus" papers were read by Mrs. Lloyd on
"WOman's Influence" and by Mrs. Wood Of
Fargo ON "Children's Bands" 1t is mis-
fortune that there were not many others
present to hear the earnest thoughtful pa
pers presented by these ladies.
The following officers were elected for
the coming year: Mrs. e. B. Austin, presi-
dent; Mrs G. NJ. Day, secretary; Mrs. J. A.
Brown, treasurer. .-,..a.