Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-24

name to the chair. Nothing is now in the way of harmonious work at the theo- logical school.
 We desire the assembly to elect Dr. Mitchell professor and change Prof. R. V. Foster to the chair of systematic the ology. The board believes this action alone will stifie criticism. The report was referred to the theological and edu- cational committees.
 Appeal From Colored Brethren.
 The colored brethren, in session at Springfield, Mo-, presented an appeal for help for their school at Springfield, Mo The old board has been dissolved, and there has been created a board of three colored members, with the request that the white assembly add three white mem bers, the board to choose a fourth colored man. The school has been removed to Springfield Mo-, and the petition Is for help for lot and buildings. It was last year at Bowling Green, Ky.
 The petition says: We need the heip of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. We want assistance to send our own preachers to teach our people. They can teach their own people best. Why longer neglect us? Is it on account of our col or?"
 Growing Interest in Orphans Home.
 pr. G. B. Russell of Piedmont, Ala, read the financial report of the orphans
  home. The home is to be located. We ought to have had home long ago. We are glad to note interest in the matter.
 Columbia, Tenn, has been selected for the home. There has been subscribed $600O, to which Columbia itself has added SIP, 900.
 Rev. J. G. Miller of West Chester, O., secretary of the committee, read the rest of the report. It is believed the commit tee should raise $20000. Hard times have been against us, but we believe we have done well.
 We recommend a new committee Of seven, to be located at or near Columbia, for the furtherance of the cause, instead of the present scattered board.
 A memorial asked for the observance of the fourth Sunday in November as temperance day. It was received from Pittsburg.
 A resolution was presented by Rev. J. R. Goodpasture that Saturday, June 20, be fast and sanctification day in the whole church. Referred.
 Shall We Gather at the River?' was sung.
 Rev w. c. Denson of Austin, Tex, was called to the chair.
 Dr. Fl, c. Bird of Uniontown, Pa., led in prayer.
 Report of Board of Publication.
 The report of the board of publication
  general manager of the publishing house.
 The report showed cash on hand of $1502, and the net profits of the year to be $765O. The gross profits were $17,37l. The indebtedness during the year has been reduced in the sum of $5234 The bank indebtedness has been reduced from $13,000 to $S000.
 The cash system has been adhered to except in local job work. We have the patronage of 2000 Sunday schools, paying cash Credit is given on local job work on account of competition.
 The annual interest account has been reduced. The house carries s70,000 insur- ance, which costs $500. but automatic sprinklers will be put in and reduce this item by $750.
 J. M. Howard, D. D., has resigned as editor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Rev. Ira Landreth, managing editor, has continued the work, employing help. The editorial makeup has not suffered by the change.
 Rev. L. L. Price, professor of English