The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-04-14

thourhtful and incisive debate. result
ing I'm an amendment to the effect that
the matter be referred 10 the next meet
ing of the Commission. I'm this connec-
ton some extraordinary figures we're
cited showing the various societies OF
Yourg People to have a membership Of
three and a third millions, IN a5.vw So
cieties
The report Of the Committee on De-
siderata OF Church History recommended
that Rev. DR. Roberts. secretary OF the
Alliance. enquire Of the General Assem-
bios asking them to name their his
torical societies or historical centres.
q That the Committee on Dcsiderata
come into correspondence with the or
CARNATIONS and ask them 10 send
yearly list Of publications.
.. That It congratulate tho Presbyte-
rian Historical Society OF Philadelphia
on IT'S prosperity. and suggests that the
denominations make il a center.
4 That this section make this Prcsby-
terrain Society the repository OF its dOcu-
ments and archives.
The session was concluded with prayer.
tho delegates then leaving hurricdly for
luncheon I'm order 10 enjoy the proposed
drive about the city az o'clock. the car
riages leaving the Jefferson promptly at
that hour.
THE BANQUET
A. O'Clock the delegates and others.
including a majority of the Presbyterian
ministers Of the city with their wives.
were entertained by the Young Ladies'
Societies Of the First church az an olaho-
rate banquet IN the ballroom Of the
Jefferson. when good cheer was royalty
I'm the ascendant.
A. POSTMASTER. Or. Kerr was mimi
table. the toast being as follows.
T. "The Presbyterian Reformed FAINT
"" Responded 10 by Rev Donald Sage
Macksy. of New York.
The Ruling Elders" Response hy
General Ralph T.. Prince. N0nkers. y. Y
g. Past Meetings Of the Commission.
Response by Rev. a G.. Wallace, ID. L..
Sewickley. Pc.
The Ladies'" Response By Rev. W
II Black. Of Marshall. Mo
In conclusion. as "a happy thought Of
Or. Kerr Mr.. Polk Miller gave his
captivating dissertation ON The Old
Time darkey
ABLE SERMON
AtSo'clock a large congress ton gather
od in the First church. the occasion be-
ing the mass-mceting announced. 40
which four men of eminence and gifts
We're TO deliver addresses relative Co the
alliance. and which was TO Doe presided
over by Rev. Principal Caven. of Toronto,
Canada. and Governor j. Hoge Tyler on
few occasions have four such <"nero
addresses been heard.
The exercises were opened with prayer
by Rev. Dr Cavon. fervent and beautiful
Rev DR. Kerr then read beautifully
appropriate selection OF Scripture after
which an united in the singing of a
hymn.
Ry way of preface Dr. Cayen then re-
ferred 10 the general object and charac-
ter OF the meeting, and paid 400 exquisite
tribute 10 the laie Dr. Moses d. Noge.
whose name he said, was as well known
and as horored in Canada as ia the
United States and Great Britain.
DIR. ROBERTS SPEAKS.
In introducing Or. Roberts he refeSDed
90 his powerful influence in advancing the
growth Of the Alliance, and that gentle
man then took his place before the people
and delivered an address OF whose power
IL may be said that 70 was magnificent
tic also made reference 20 DR. Hogo n
one OF the original founders of the ALI
ance. who had given HIS lifes energle.
10 the advocacy OF those mighty prin-
cinles for which the Alliance stands
Ifo made vigorous presentation nj
those principles. the vital ore being thai
God alone is Lord Of tho conscience
Historically. the reformed faith stands
for tho Protestant reformation. There Is
no land Or speech. said be- Boz which 10 i'
not Taught 1--WE have he proceeded
"the scriptural breadth. and let as under
stand f." Certainly the reformed faitf
/ has rarely had q more vigorous cham
/ gi0n.
OTHER SPEAKERS.
-
! the next speaker. had as Dis theme. "th'
| Parent Churches Of Great Britain AND
ireland and Their American Daughters. o.
and without undue praise st may be sal,
that IL was vlrile and scholarly 10 81
remarkable a degree az 90 hold the clos
est attention Of the congregation from
start 10 finish.
Dr. McNicar is master of English nm
| denied and OF telling loEr~-nud brought
| both 20 bear on this occasion.
Rov T. !. Good. ID. D.. N Reading. Pa.
| followed on "The Reformed Churches Of
Germany and the United States o
America
I'm conclusion. Rev. Dr. d. J. Burrell
of New York representing the RE
formed Dutch Church" made AN address
Of which IL would he difficult 10 cay
which was most Irresistible its wit which
threw the people into uncomfortable
laughter or its fine pre- en'ation n HIS
torical fact. His pororat'0n was a magni
49, one, his voice making the build
ing ring.
The two last speakers were happily in
frOiuced by Governor Tyler who lai,
stress upon HIS personal interest In tho
Alliance. and incidentally laid more
laurcs upon the grave Of Rev Or. Hoge
In conclusion Rev Dr Kerr thankef
the commission FOR coming 70 Richmond
referring eloquently 20 the stimulus giver
by the meeting.
Thus ended a memorable session
Rev Or Kerr viii preach in his church
this afternoon at O'Clock.
Some one who attended the sessions oi
the commission yesterday Inadvertently
exchanged overcoats with DR. McVicar
and MS the strange coat docs not m him
the Doctor win gladly exchange n the
person who has his coat will communi-
cate with him AZ the Jefferson.