Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-10-29
SECOND DAYS SESSION OF THE
BODY AT HOUSTON.
The Indian Presbytery Enrolled as a Mem
Der of the Texas Synod-To Meet at
Corsicana-Com mittees
Special to the Gazette.

| Special to the Gazette.
HoUsroN, Ten. Oct 22-The second
days session of the Presbyterian synod of
Texas began its deliberations at the First
Presbyterian church this morning at 9
o'clock. The synod was opened with devO-
tional exercises, Rev. W. n. Scott, modera-
tor, in the chair.
The question of admitting the pres
bytery of the Indian Territory
came up and it was smoved that the pres
bytery be enrolled. Rev. J. j. Read of the
Indian presbytery said that his presbytery
did not seek admission to the Texas
synod because of any dissatisfaction
with the Arkansas synod, but it
was merely because Texas was more ac-
cessible than Arkansas. Any point in
Texas, he said, is of more convenient ac-
cess to the members of the Indian presby-
terry than is any place IN Arkansas. The
railroads run north and south through the
territory, which explains the situation.
The motion prevailed and the indian pres
bytery was enrolled as a member of the
Texas synod.
The moderator announced the
following standing committees: Bill of
overtures-Revs. r. H. Nall, S. B. Camp
bell, R. L. Dabney, r. H. Crozier, S. A.
King, j. NJ Stockton, w. H. Boyd.
Judiciary. H. Skinner, r. H. Byers, r.
NJ Hall, s. F. Terry, c. o. Williams, W. S.
Fly, James Sorley.
Austin college-William George, J. n.
McFarlane, W. l.. Lawrence, j. j. Read, w.
n. Dickey, ]. A. Montgomery, w. I. Hill,
w. H. Deung.
Minutes of the general assembly-C. S.
NJ Lee S. NJ. Tuckett, NJ c. Hutton, S. S,
Needs. L. p. Henderson, j. B. French.
Narrative to the general assembly,. P.
Robertson, J. H. Seeively, B. L. Frierson,
J. c. Peoples.
On devotional exercises-William George,
J. G. Tanner, w. X Marshall and G. w.
Kidd.
Leave of ABSENCE. S. Moore, C. W.
Hutton, c. n. Roberts.
Presbyterian records-Brazos, A P.
Smith, ]. S. Gould. Central Texas, W. l..
Kennedy, H. H. Kerr. Dallas, J. NJ. Purcell,
Frank Newton. Eastern Texas, J. S. Lyons,
p. d. Grihble. Paris, T. Ward White, j.
II. Grant. Western Texas, T. F. Tenney,
R. H. Northrup. Indian Territory, E. S.
Siler, A F. Hardie.
A communication was read from Gaines
vile stating that committee representing
the synodical college would be present at
this synod and be prepared to deed its prop
erty to the synod, the synod to assume its
debts and undertake to conduct the college
Elder r. D. Gribble of Gainesville said the
committee was authorized to modify the
proposition. The property is worth more
than $4,000 aud the school now has eighty
four pupils. The building is supplied with
all the modern improvements, and the
grounds are highly improved. The PROPOSE
ton was finallv referred to the committee
on bills and overtures.
Rev. r. H. Nall read the narrative of the
Dallas presbytery. The report said that
the Sabbath was generally observed. Fam
lily worship, however, was sadly neglected
The church is in good condition.
Rev. S. F. Tenney presented the nara
tive of Eastern Texas. Between forty and
fifty of the Alabama Indians had embraced
Christianity and joined the church. The
church was in good condition in that pres
bytery.
The following committees on memorials
were appointed: On Rev. J. W. Nell de-
ceased-Rev. Josephus johnson, Frank
Newton aud A H. McMurry
On Rev. J. L. Stone. deceased-C. S.
NJ. Lee, ]. S. Moore and W. L. Law
renee
On Rev. f. D. Junkin, deceased-Rev.
W. L. Kennedy and ]. G. Tanner
On motion Rev. Mr.. Green and Rev.
Voundemban of this city were invited to
seats in the synod.
Rev. S. NJ Luckett, president of Austin
college of Sherman, made his annual re-
port, showing an enrolment at
the present time of 12l. The mil
itary feature is attractive and bene-
fetal. The government has detailed
an army officer as professor of military
science, whose salary is paid by the gov
ernment Thirteen of the students are can
didates for the ministry. A three-story
brick building was added to the col
lege building last November The college
received by the will of Mrs. Harriet Nc
Gregor, widow of the late Donald Nc
Gregor. a valuable library and property in
Houston worth $4,000. He suggested the
erection of a stewards hall as among the
needs of the college. The filling of several
vacancies in the board of trustees was sug-
gested. The total assets of the college are
sos. 900.
The first business before the afternoon
session was the selection of q place for
the holding of the next regular annual
Synod. Fort Worth, Palestine and Corsi-
cana We're placed in nomination. On the
first ballot Fo4t Worth receiyed % votes,