The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-11

lister writes the committee that he has
nothing to report, and the reason he
assigns is this: Because there Is no
Sabbath" and he suggests that the
name be changed to the Sabbath des-
ecration committee, as the observance
is the exception and the dissertation
the rule
Another minister complains of the
bad influence exerted by so many
church members travelling on the Sab
bath, but the more urgent calls for I'M
mediate redress are those referring to
the violation of state laws in addition
to being a violation of the law of God,
such as base ball, football, and other
games advertised and openly played on
the Sabbath. Under the same class are
theatrical entertainments and secular
concerts given in theaters and other
public halls. Still another minister
complains of the Sunday newspapers
and the use of the wheel on Sunday.
Then a terribly pressing and crying
evil Is the fact that mayors of cities
and other merely executive officers
take upon themselves to connive at
the breaking Of the law by arranging
with the saloonkeeper that If he keeps
his back door and sometimes his front
door open during certain hours on Sun
day, he will not be prosecuted or inter-
fered with The committee concludes
its report with the following recon-
mendationS:
mtttees be instructed to send in written re-
ports to the chairman of the synodical COM
mittee according to the rule of the synod.
Second-That all pastors be urged to
preach on this subject at least twice a year.
Third-That, recommended by the gem
eral assembly, the last prayer meeting in
October be set apart for the purpose or
emphasizing and exalting the Importance Of
observing the Sabbath day.
Fourth-That all the members, elders and
people be urged to do their utmost to Sc
cure through the proper officials the en-
forcement OF all Sabbath laws, and thereby
the better observance of the civil Sabbath.
Fifth-That The, members of the church be
urged to use their influence to obtain as
far possible Saturday half holiday
Sixth-That the work of the American
Sabbath union be heartily commended to
all our churches for their sympathy ana
moral and financial support.
The report on the board CT aid for
colleges and academies was read and
adopted
Rev w. c. Covert, of Merriam Park,
read the report Of the committee on
Young Peoples societies in the church.
The report, which was exhaustive, con-
cluded with the following recommen-
cations:
First-That the assembly's declaration be
read in all the sessions and young peoples
societies of the synod, and It's general spirit
heartily commended to all.
Second-That in view of the diverting ten
denotes in our church benevolences and the
present embarrassment of the parent boards,
that our young people be instructed to read
just as soon as practicable their plans of
giving to send their offering through
their local church directly to the treasures
Of the boards.
This resolution was not adopted by
the synod. but referred to the pres
byteries for consideration.
Third-That in view of the efforts of our
committee on systematic beneficiaries, to en-
large the interest of our people In meetings
of the synod, that the sessions of our
churches be asked to make special effort
to bring our young people to it's annual
synodical meetings.
Fourth-That in view of the past action Of
the synod and the plan Of contributing now
at work, among our young peoples societies.
that we again recommend to the prayerfuI
generous care of our young people, Rev Mr.
Wallace. and that they continue to support
him and that they send their money through
their sessions directly to our church boards
Fifth-And that in view of the distress of
cur home board and the already aroused
condition OF our Presbyterian young people
on us behalf, that we. in harmony with tha
general plan recommend our young people TO
gather special thanksgiving of 20 cents a
member. II possible and send 1t through the
session directly to the treasury of the home
board ~
All the resolutions were adopted save
the second one, as already noted.