Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-10-21
LAST DAY OF THE SYNOD.
The Reports and Rodtine Work of Yes
fardov

Yesterday was the last day of the
Presbyterian Synod, and considerable
business was transacted. The morning
session was opened at Q o'clock with de-
votional exercises led by Rev. William
a. Patton, Of Wayne. Pa.
Rev. O. X. Freeman then presented a
report in regard to to Lafayette College
at Easton, Pa. The trustees of the col
lege reported the nomination and cleo
tion OF two new trustees, viz; Rev.
George l.. Shearer, d. D., and the Hon.
w. 5. Kirkpatrick. The Synod con
lirmed this action.
Major w. i. Negley presented the
report OF the Board of Aid for Disabled
Ministers. The recommendation Of the
committee were seconded by Governor
Beaver, of Pennsylvania. who followed
with an eloquent plea.
More diIgent work was urged by the
Synod among the Germans.
Addresses were made by ReyS. Al
lison, Fox, Richelson and others. 1t
appears that there are eight German
churches in the Synod, and only six
OclHldu ministers.
The Standing Committee on Aid for
Colleges and Academies presented It's
report, supported by Drs. c. w. Stewart.
w. K. Bingham aud Henry ID. Ganse.
The report was adopted. Following
was the announcement that DIR. c. W.
Stewart, member of the Synod, and
for 33 years pastor OF the church at
Coleraine, Pa, was about to accept the
presidency of Whitworth College, To-
Gated at Summer, Washington. Re
marks eulOgistic Of the Doctor were
made by the Moderator DR.. Patterson.
and the following admirably drawn up
report by Rev. w. II. Cooke, Of this
city
The Synod of Pennsylvania. on infor-
nation that Rev. Charles w Stewart. ID.
ID, has accepted the position Of President
OF Whitford College, at Seattle in the State
OF Washington, does hereby congratulate
him on this great opportunity TO engage in
a work Of unspeakable Importance to the
church Of God and 10 that distant Common
wealth. We bid him God speed, and pray
that he may always enjoy in his life. In his
family and in his heart sanctifed pros
perity.
The Synod feels sense OF loss in this
event. DR.. Stewart has labored success
fully with our boards for more than 80
years. His interest in the public work of
the church has always been keen and per-
sistent. His knowledge OF ecclesiastical
law and practice; his wide experience in
church councils; his clearness Of apprehen-
sion, and his wisdom in the choice of
methods made him a useful and safe mem
Der of our church courts.
The respect and kindness shown by him
to his brethren; his helpfulness in words Of
counsel and in deeds OF love; his respect
for law and order will be remembered by
the brethren Of this Synod.
DIR. Stewart is Christian gentleman
and ripe scholar and an able minister OF
the Gospel. We cordially commend him 10
the people Of the Pacific coast. and 10 the
institution over which he shall preside:
and we ask for him the triple blessing OF
grace, mercy and peace from the triune
God. WM. H. CooKE,
Chairman.
After the report of the committee on
Presbyterian Records was made the
Rev. W. w. Mckinney. of Philadelphia,
presented the report Of the Standing
Committee on Systematic Benciicence,
after which came the report OF the Rev.
DR. Erskinc on Sabbath observance.
The morn 2 session was closed in
prayer by Rev. VIM. C.. Rummcl, Of
| Philadelphia.
At the opening OF the afternoon scs-
sion came a report by DR.. Taylor on
the Sabbath School publications. DIR.
W. II. Gill then talked about the West
ern Theological School at Allegheny.
After considerable routine work the fol-
lowing resolutions drawn up by Rev w
A. Patton. Of Wayne, Pa. were read
/. Rcsolrcd. That the cordial thanks Of
this Synod be. and hereby are, extended 10
the pastor. elders and members Ofthe First
PRESBYTERIAN Church of Wheeling. and OF
the other churches whose unstinted hOspi
tality the members of this Synod have so
abundantly enjoyed, and by which our stay
has been made SO delightful.
=. That our thanks be extended 10 Rovs
ID. A Cunningham, VIM. II. Cooke and
Charles NJ. Afford, the committee Of ar
arrangements. for their considerate and
complete plans for the convenience and
comfort of the Synod: 10 the railway com
panies which have facilitated our attend
ance on this meeting, and TO the members
of the press who have reported our pro
cecdngs,
3. That we record our appreciation OF the
mastery manner in which the Moderator
has performed the onerous duties deyolving
upon him, and we congratulate ourselves
upon having such an excellent parliamen-
tartan in that exalted position.
The delegates OF the Synod stopping
at the Stamm House, meeting in the
parlor. passed the following resolution,
Rev j. Gray Bolton, or Philadelphia,
Pa. presiding:
ResoIred. That the expression of thanks
be extended 10 the proprietor and H. ID.
REYNOLDS. Clerk, for the kindly and hos
pitable manner in which they were enter
iained.
The Rev. II. c. Fox, OF Philadelphia.
Pa. presented the same in a few happy
and appropriate remarks, to which Mr..
Stamm replied in feeling manner, eX-
pressing his delight in their company,
and hoped that their acquaintance
would not cease with their departure,
and take with them pleasant remem-
brances Of their stay in Wheeling and
,bo Sfomu IIOuso