Los Angeles herald., 1891-09-25
The PreSbytery AdjOurns to
Meet at Tustin.
Very Encouraging Reports From
All Districts.
A Lively Discussion Over the Revision
of the COnfession-Add by
Prominent Speakers-TOday's
Programme at Simp-
son Church..

ton, continuing thirty minutes. The
minutes OF the previous sessions were
read and approved.
The committee appointed to arrange
for the installation of Rev. Mr.. Fife, as
pastor of the first church, Pasadena, re-
ported that such services would be held
Monday, Oct. z, 1891, at 7:30p. NJ, the
Rev. A. A. Dinsmore to preside, the
Rev. DR.. Stewart to preach the sermon,
Or. Chichester to deliver the charge to
the pastor and DR.. Weller to deliver the
charge to the people.
The commissioners to the last general
assembly were heard. Those present
were DIR. Carrier, DIR. Ormiston and Ell
der Evane, all OF whom spoke, giving
very full and clear reports of the work
of that body. Their reports were APP
proved and their diligence and faithful
ness commended.
Professor Coyner and Mrs. Harris
spoke in the interest of plan to estab
lish a home for missionaries who are
either disabled or resting for time. A
committee was appointed to mature a
plan for such home and present it at
future meeting of the presbytery. The
H. A. Newell, G. NJ. Fisher, T. M. Dim
mick, Prof. Coyner and J. G.. Bell, to
act with committee of ladies consist
ing Of Mrs. Forsyth, Miss Chapman,
Mrs. J. M. Boal, Mrs. McBarney, Mrs.
w. 5. Young and Mrs. H. M. Chapman.
A delegation from the NJ. e. confer
Al la
ing of DR.. Williams and Rev. H. D.
Gillian, presented fraternal greetings
from that body.
A delegation consisting OF DIR. Armis-
ton and DR.. Noble were appointed by
the presbytery to convey greetings to
the M. +. conference.
The revision question occupied con-
siderable part Of the afternoon session.
The report of the committee elected
much discussion, which was all in good
spirit, and brought out many differences
in individual opinion. 1t was indica-
tive of the necessity for some levision of
ofthe confession and Of the difficulty in
accomplishing any revision that will be
acceptable and wholly satisfactory to
the church at large.
d The action of this presbytery suggests
a number of changes in the report of
the assembly's committee, but the gen.
eral. scope of revision, as presented in
that report. was approved.
The following, offered by DIR. J. B.
Stewart, was unanimously adopted:
''And, further, the presbytery would
be glad to know that the committee on
revision has still further emphasized
the rich mercy of God in Christ Jesus"
The routine work of the session was
satisfactorily accomplished.
1t was decided to hold the spring
meeting at Riverside, in Calvary
church.
The cordial welcome given and de-
lightful entertainment furnished by
Emmanuel church, aud favors received
from the daily papers of the city in pub
fishing full reports of the proceedings,
were recognized by vote of thanks.
An adjournment was then taken to
September Both, when the presbytery
will meet at Tustin.
@ The Methodist conference was re-
sumed at 80 yesterday morning. -
Presiding Elder J. W. Van Cleve pre-
sented very full and encouraging report
concerning Los Angeles district. The
pastors OF this district were called upon
to report as to benevolences which have
been very liberal.
Rev. DIR. William Ormiston was intro
dueed as representative of the Presby-
terian synod. He made very acceptable
remarks as to his former relations with
Methodists; indeed he had been styled
a half Methodist himself He referred
in very complimentary terms to Bishop
Simpson
Rev. Meesrs. Williams and Gillian
were appointed committee to bear the
congratulations of the conference to the
synod.
Presiding Elder Chase reported for
San Diego district. The sum OF $25, ,759
has been received. In benevolences San
Diego ranks among the first, the receipts
amounting to $25, ,759; increase of mem
bership, 482; increase of Sunday school
membership, 457. There have been re-
vivals at San Diego and Elsinore. Re-
ports of collections from san Diego dis
trict were very satisfactory. Il
Presiding Elder f. w. Caswell re-
ported for Santa Barbara district, where
general prosperity prevails. A new
the cornerstone Of an ther church will
bOO0 O6 Jdl0s ADOub VVO OCOuNViblOuS al .
announced.
Reports in regard to the progress of
several theological students we're pre-
sented and passed. Rev. DR.. Peck made
one of his felicitous speeches,
and asked for subscriptions for the mis-
sionary magazine. more money is
called for to support home missions
for this cause 81 100000 is needed an
nually; and $1,00O,000 for the foreign
missions. The millennium is coming,
when Christ o'er all the earth shall
reign. In this year we have a good
prospect of 100000 or more in advance
of any previous year. Self-denial week
commences shortly. Give 25 cents If
you can't give more. Brethren, you
want courage to take up a missionary
collection, devoting one whole Sunday to
this cause. Thank God the Methodist
pulpit is the throne of the Methodist
preacher. One plucky minister got $50
from a church that never gave a dollar
for missions before, and his salary was
also increased. A man who has courage
and tact will always get there God
bless you"
The doxology and benediction closed
the morning session. III
At 2 80 p. m. the anniversary of the
Woman's Home Missionary society was
celebrated. The annual address was de-
livered by the president, Mrs. j. p.
Widney. DIR. J: 0. Peck gave mission
airy address. Mrs. E. w. Caswell spoke
in regard to southern work. Mrs. M /.
A. Gibson furnished particulars con-