The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1891-06-03

in the Christian hospitality. There is no
exciting issue before this assembly,
but important questions relating to
its work shall be considered Among
these will be the release from the minis
try OF those who enter secular pursuits.
The powers of provisional sessions, the
modification OF the home mission system
and the training of evangelists.
PRINCETON, Nav 2S.@rSpecial. / The
general assembly of the united presbyte-
rian church met at 9 o'clock. After the
usual opening services the Rev. William
J. Reid, ID. D., of Pittsburz, was elected
principal clerk for the fifth term OF four
years. The Rev A. q. Wallace, D. D., OF
Sewicklv. Pa, was elected second clerk for
the sixth term of four years. The morn
ing session was occupied in interesting
memorials and the reports of the boards.
One presbytery asked that the basis of
representation in the assembly be changed
from one in seven to one in ten. The
managers of the Xenia theological semi
nary asked change in the distribution of
the Speer estate of Pittsburg. Pa The
Fourth church, Allegheny, asked for spe-
cial missions among our foreign populs-
ton and Kansas City presbytery asked
Tor measures for union of psalm-singing
churches. Two or three presbvteries
asked that the assembly issue a call for
thanksgiving, recognizing the Lord Jesus.
Several presbyteries asked changes in the
financial system OF the church to secure
larger and more prompt contributions.
The board of foreign missions reported
twenty.six ordained missionaries and
twenty-three Others, thirty-nine congre.
cations, l42 mission stations, 9,S2S com.
mun'cants, the receipts were Sl05, ll6.
The board of home missions reported 2I9
stations with 12,53S communicates, q net
gain of 1888. The receipts were 500, AL.
The board of freedsmen's missions re-
ported that all the schools and missions
are In very prosperous condition and
that the work is rapidly enlarging.
The board of education reported fifty.
nine beneficiaries, fifty-six being theologi
cal students. The spiritual condition o.
the students is reported as very good
Receipts, $l0,639.
The board of church extension reported
that large number of mission churches
have been built during the year by the
aid OF this board. The number of congre
cations without churches has been re-
duced almost to the minimum. The re.
ceipts were $50, 845. These reports were
all referred to their appropriate commit
tees.
AT the opening OF the afternoon session
the committee on training men for evan
gelistic work reported in favor of a sum-
mer school for bible students. The report
was referred to a committee. a communi-
cation from the northern presbyterian as
sembly as to the preparation of brief
consensus of the faith of presbyterian
churches OF the world, was received and
referred to the appropriate committee. The
report on narrative and state OF religion
hrrf ho ~ Ell
River, Mass, gave the record OF the min
listers who died during the year and pre-
sented a careful study of the work of the
church and Of religion in the congrega-
tions. The average attendance on Sabbath
services has been larger. The observance
of family worship has not materially in
creased. The reports from the colleges
show that the great body of the students
are members OF the church, the percent
age ranging from 76 per cent. at Cooper
memorial to 964 at Monmouth college.
In the evening the house was filled with
a great audience to hear the discussion of
the Sabbath-school work. DR.. W. W.
Barr of Philadelphia presided, and effect
i've addresses were made on the interna-
tional lessons by the Rev. Calhoran of
Iowa, on thorough organization by DR..
Williamson of Omaha, on congregational
mission work by the Rev. J. c. Taggart Of
East Liverpool, o. The meeting was very
interesting. There is very great satisfsc.
ton with the generous hospitality of the
citizens.
PRINCETON, Ind, May 29.-The general
assembly was opened with devotional ex-
ercises which were fully attended. The
Rev. J. q. White addressed the assembly
on the secret efforts Of the Roman church
in this country. The quarto-centennial
commission reported that it has nearly
completed the collection of subscriptions
to the mission funds. The total amount
is over S3S5.000. In view of statements
and assurances made to the last assembly
by the secretary of the presbyterian alli-
ance, this assembly resolved TO return to
membership in the alliance, from which it
withdrew a few years, and resolved to
appoint a full delegation. The delegate
from the associate reformed synod OF
the South, not being able 70
be present, sent letter OF
greeting. The committee on the religious
and moral training of the army and navy
reported that the general commission has
made much progress toward its object in
awakening public sentiment as to the re-
ligious needs of our soldiers snd sailors.
The subject of reform rs to Sabbath OBJ
servance, temperance and good morals oc-
cupied considerable time and the assem-
bly, was pledged strictly to the support OF
tho great moral movement of the day.
PRINCETON, Ind, May 30.-[Special. i
The gen eral assembly adopted plan for
training evangelistic workers-an institute
for instruction in the English bible, the
plan of salvation, the principles of our
church and the methods of Christian work,
to be held annually in July or August;
the whole 10 be under the management OF
a committee appointed by the general
assembly. The assembly adjourned at
noon until Monday morning.
nIScIPlES OF REED