The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1898-05-25
Presbyterian General Assembly.

WISoNA, Ind. May 2I.-The 10th
General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church met at Winona Lake Assembly
grounds on Thursday, the 10Th. The ele-
ments seemed to have been turned loose
that morning and rain poured down in
torrents. Everybody was wet, but good
naturedly said nothing about it. The
westerners have got so used to wet
weather this spring that they do not
mind anything short of a cyclone. The
gravel walks all through the grounds
took up the water freely and made travel
there less disagresable than it otherwise
might have been.
Winona is the Chautauqua of the mid
del west and is under Presbyterian con-
troll. The summer assemblies are SINH
lar to those at Mortified, Mass, and are
under the direction of Rev. j. Wilbur
Chapman of evangelistic fame.
The auditorium is a commodius and
we'll ventilated structure with seating
capacity of about $500. 1t is octagonal
in form and well adapted for such meet
ing as this. The decorations for the as
sembly's session are decidedly patriotic,
suited to the times through which we are
now passing. From the center hangs a
large ball covered with the national col
ers and stretching from this to the diff
ferent angles are strips of bunting. All
around the building flags are hung.
At the left of the platform in large fig
ures we read "l64S'' and on the right
1885," and over the platform, "ll0th
General Assembly," A vase of huge
red roses was all the flowers in sight, al
though last night the platform was filled
with flowers, palms, ETC., beautifully ar
ranged.
The commissioners are seated by Syn
eds and Presbyteries. Pennsylvania is
we'll to the front among the Synods, and
Clarion among the Presbyteries, so we
have an opportunity to catch all that goes
on. The assembly convened at IL a. M,
Thursday, with sermon by the retiring
moderator, Rev. Seldom Jackson, d. d.,
l.. L. d. DR.. jackson has a reputation
as the great Home Missionary, especially
as connected with Alaska. His discourse
was largely historical and was well re-
ceived. At 8 p. m the first regular busi-
ness session was held, when the roll OF
delegates was made out These repre-
sent church membership of nearly 8
million scattered in all parts of the, world
divided into 80 Synods and 22S Presby'
teries. About 600 delegates are present
Many of these are personal college and
seminary friends whom have not seen
since leaving school. Several returned
missionaries are here and when they
speak are earnestly listened to.
After the roll call came the election O.
moderator for the ensuing year. Two
names only were presented and doubt
: less both felt good during the time theil
friends were rehearsng their good quail
ties abilities and fitness, from the plat
form. 1 doubt if either knew before jus
how great a..d good they were. The
election resulted in the choice of DIR
Wallace Radcliffe of Washington, d. @
over DIR. H. G. McCook of Philadelphia
Both of these are W.&J College men so
had not much choice in the matter.
Governor Mount, of Indiana, an Eldel
in the Presbyterian church, was appoint
ed vice e-moderator. The Governor deliv
cred the address of welcome which was
very happy affair. He is very enthusi
astic man and spoke in way to catch tn
audience both in civil and ecclesiastic at
fairs. He said Ohio, Indiana and Hi
nois had furnished all the Presidents o
the U. S., except one, for the last 39 years
and most of the vice presidents.
The gavel presented by DR.. Lee Of Gin
cinnati was of English oak inlaid with
piece of granite from Westminster Alb
beg. On Thursday evening the Lord
supper was celebrated
On Friday committees were appointed
and reports on special subjects read ant
: referred to special times. A meeting il
the interest of Sabbath school work wa
held on Friday evening was large an
enthusiastic. So far the greatest speec
delivered was by DIR. Agnew of Phils
3 delphia, secretary of the Board of Minis
terial Relief on the needs and work {
this board.
At2p. m. to-day there will be a patr
y otic service, which promises to be larg
and enthusiastic meeting, judging fror
applause which the slightest reference
!. our nrasant conflict arouses
: Next week may be able to give yo
3 something more, when the Assembl
& will have gotten down to solid busines
@ J.V. MCANINCH.