The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-21
THEY WANT CHURCH SCHOOlS.
Full Report OF the Com'h"'e'
Christian Education.

tan Education as submitted 10 'ne
sembly by the chairman OF the comm"
tee. Rev. Dr. II. =. Kerr: ,..o,,hlv
To the Reverend. the General Asss ,ne
OF the Presbyterian chuich
United States; ..,~ -
Your committee appointed l"o' -. ~,
cons der the several overture ~
nom Presbvteries on the subject OF
Church and Christian Education, -
giving the subject careful thought an"
seeking the counsel OF many Oh ~ ,ne
Ing men OF the church reconfi'e""
adoption OF the following paper 20
While expressing its appreciate"
the great work done for the o,1
education by the schools, colles,v9, A..
universities supported and cohttoieu ~
civil authorities. by phlantnroPIs's' 81
by other religious denominations
urging our people 10 do all tn"l
pedient TO throw about THESE luae',u ne
a wholesome Christian inIuo" a.
General Assembly does not consiu'
safe for am church 20 turn over ~ 10y
other nsrfies either religious or 'iFu.
the entire education Of her So"S 49,
daughters. The history and uaul"o",
of the Presbyterian church in THIS "n"
other countries amply prove that uelO,"
national udenty In this and otner
ters has not only secured the oe9'
suits for our church. but mas accom-,
nlished great good by its influence %" 'i'
others
WANT CHURCH SCHOOLS.
The General Assembly halls WIN ug
light the unmlstdkable signs OF
awakening not in our church o"S'
in all the evangelical churches. 10 lh'
great Importance OF Christian education
We also record, with satisfaction '"'
mi
funoss of our higher institutions "l
earning, male and female under direct
church control. and denominations lH-
auence. We also hail the increasing
number of high schools. academic
grammar schools and mission sc"eo'9'
which have more or less of direct 'h"''l
control Therefore in view OF the gIea'
importance and promise OF earnest eno'1
fer church and Christian educ alIol va
do recommend that al our synods fi'7-
byteries and church sessions under, axe
whatever may be practicable in iuftufi-
ance Of this cause. and we believe thdl
very much may be done along denonii'-
tional lines without autasonilns any
good work done by others.
THE CONSTITUTION.
For the assistance and guidance oi AIT
who may find &C. practicable from tHle
10 time. to found and support SCHOOLS
under church control and in order Cd
soorrs uniformity Of effort and exam
,fe We do ser forth the following c0u-tl-
t,,tion-
T. A school founded by congregation.
or by TWO or more contiguous consregt-
tons. shall Doe called Westminster
s,bool
Tho sole government Of the school
.r,u d. in the hands of a Board OF
,r,nstees rot less fhan three nor more
49, "a, Who shall be Amounted bv the
.,ssi,,, 80. s.seio,s nf tho churches found
inc The school FOR tcrms Of ono. two or
three wears and The session or sessions
shan nlI vacancies as they occur cieDt.ng
Tor three-vear terms = majority of the
hoard shall constitute r. quorum The
trustees u an cases must ho male come
mun.cants I'm the Presbyterian Church.
g. The school shall Boo limited u lts
scope and design t0 primary and prepare
tory education FOR males or females. or
both.
Tho pibfo shall be- used as a text
-. ,b,o,,,,bo,,t tbo school in such meas
nre and proportion AS the board may
setern,{re so as 20 make tho school disc
tincfiyelv Christian school and the
standards NJ the church. especially the
shorter catecbism also as FAR as n may
he found practicable The school shall
be opened each day with suitable devo-
tional exercises. IL is very desirable that
the pupils De trained in vocal sacred ln"-
Sic
POWERS OF THE BOARD
D. The Board ~ Trustees sn"H e.e
president. secretary and treasurer from
their own number annually, and shall
employ such teachers and other agencies
ms may be necessary
o. The board shall have power N raise
and disburse moneys and 90 hold proper
ty in trust for the turtheranc' or me
objects OF the school and when neces-
sary may secure articles Of incorrora-
ton
:. The board shall adopt their own ny
laws. subject 10 the limitations or tnls
constitution. which constitution shau De
Of the nature Of "a fundamental law To
the board in the execution OF their trust
8. In case II shall ever prove desiiap'e
70 secure charter OF Incorporation, me
provisions OF TINS consul ,uuoh 7u'l' De
incorporated INTO 'he n"l''i,
adopted as d hNea pa.' OF 'iv "y pa"
- IN rounding. deNel"pins ana hdiil'.'.S-
.eIlhg the school' me DoduS SHa" De care
iuI nor 10 incur deot ,,.
Io. RMS constitution. mul"tiS MI 'i'D'a
Is rec' inlnehded 10 me fIeSoy ,eIles a'',
Synods for the founding OF educatlonal
IASulu'io"a or any slaut'
PLAN or ORGANlIAIloN.
and Christian Education your committee
would recommend the Assembly to app
prove and adopt the following plan of
organization for systematic effort
throughout the church. which plan SUBJ
tr.rtf.-t,. I,e t.o.,, b., ..Dera ION f.r Soma