Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1896-07-02
QUARTERLY SESSION
VI the West Jersey Presbytery in the
Fourth Church Tuesday.

Fourth Church Tuesday.
A quarterly session of the West Jersey
Presbytery was held in the Fourth
presbyterian Church, this city, Tuesday.
In the absence of the Moderator, Rev.
). b. Russell, Rev. J. w. Thompson, of
Elmer, was chosen to preside.
Rev. Henry Reeves is clerk and Rev.
ID. ii. Beadle, permanent clerk.
The session was opened at ten o'clock
this morning, with prayer. Many of the
ministers had not arrived at the opening
OF the session, but came in later.
The roll call was made by Rev. Mr..
Reeves. About thirty answered it. Then
the roll call Of elders was made. James
Penn, the elder of the new Fourth
Church, was introduced to the Presby
terry.
The entertainment committee reported
that lunch would be served in the build
ing, upstairs, at the adjournment OF the
morning session. Lunch was prepared
by the ladies' of the church. Rev. Mr..
Reed and Elder Penn were appointed
committee to escort them to lunch.
Clerk Reeves then read the minutes Of
the last meeting, which took place at
Williamstown.
DIR. Grace, of the church at Hammon-
ton, made an appeal to the Presbytery
for the money due them on their church.
Rev. A. K. Brown read from the treas
urer's report that they had collected S545
of the Sl7OO due them.
Dedicatory Services.
Mr.. Bridges had charge of the dedica-
tory services, which began with invoca-
ton by Mr.. Beadle and reading Solo
mons prayer at the dedication of the
Temple, Kings eight chapter begin
ming at the 22nd verse.
The congregation sang "Love Divine
all Love Excelling."
Mr.. Beach emphasized the truth that
all churches should be evangelistic as
well as evangelical.
The choir of the First Presbyterian
Church, under the leadership of Mr.. jan
vier, sang the noble anthem "Jehovah's
Praise"
DIR Henry Reeves offered the prayer of
dedication.
Miss Sallie Riley read a very interest
ing report of the different branches of
work, concluding with the following
message from the President, Mrs. M. S.
Fithisn:
"Dedr Christian Friends and Workers :
I'VE have just completed the thirtieth
year of .Aission work in this city, and /
am happy to report that there is much to
of our improved condition and the bright
prospect which gives promise for the
future. The field is large; our friends
and contributions have increased. trust
we shall not grow weary. With God we
shall do valiantly.
lone of our greatest needs is met in the
Fourth Church organization at the Mis-
sion. We have much to be thankful for.
There have been more conversions the
past year than in all the previous years
of the church's organization. Our lines
of work are actively carried on helped by
the church, and a help to the church. With
Jesus, our Friend, we cannot fail.
"But few more years and my part
will be done. must lay aside this work
trusting you will continue it in Christ's
name, and I pray you to leave ''the
things that are behind and press forward
toward the prize of your high calling of
God in Christ Jesus.'
NJ. S. FITHIAN, Pres.
After very interesting remarks by Mr..
Bridges the congregation sang "Jerusa-
lem the Golden" Mr.. Laird, the pastor,
spoke enthusiastically of the Brother
hood of Man" and the Institutional
Church, and then made an appeal for a
generous contribution.
The choir sang "The Gospel Banner"
So effective was the service rendered by
Mr.. Janvier and his singers that one
reverend gentleman said, "If Mr.. Beach
would lend his choir I believe I'd be
tempted to come here and worship my
self.'
Mr.. Reid spoke very earnestly about
mission work and made strong plea for
visiting the poor and ignorant. After
singing Lord Dismiss US With Thy
Blessing" DIR. Reeves pronounced the
benediction.
Mr.. Baggs kindly loaned plants and
gave flowers for decoration.
All Will Close.
NJ .Al