The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-05-23
JAMES STACY,
JOHN A. BARRY.
ALLIANCE OF CHURCHES.

ALLIANCE OF CHURCHES.
Rev. r. !. Kerr ID. d.. one OF the mem
bors Of the Southern Presbyterian Church
on the Executive Commission Of the
Western section of the Alliance OF Re
formed Churches throughout the world
holding the Presbyterian system brought
greetings from that body 10 the Assem-
bly, Speaking of the purposes OF the Al
lance Dr. Kerr said they were TO stimu-
late Presbyterian patriotism. 10 ocono-
mise Presbyterian force I'm the rome and
foreign fields. 10 aid and assist feeble
churches. especially on tho continent Of
Furopc and 90 gather historical facts.
QUESTION OF SCHOOLS.
The subject of Christian Education was
again taken up and Dr. J. W. Walden.
of Athens. Ga. offered a resolution urging
that ministers lend their influence and
help 10 the establishment OF schools and
colleges under Presbyterian influence.
Dr. Walden said the committees report
presented both practical and theorticsl
objections. He declared that he held 20
the severe doctrines of the relation of the
church 20 secular education. TO adopt
such a scheme or counter-piace in the
report would bring the Church into poll
ties. Education beiongs neither to
church nor State. but 30 the family. For
the state to- take mp the work OF
education IS "paternalism for the
Church 10 do so is ecclesiastical patcr-
nalism."
NEGLECT or THE BIBLE.
Rev. W. :. Miller of Florida, late Of
Scotland said he was the latest importa-
ton i'm the Assembly from the land OF
Knox. where the Parocrial School System
is i'm operation and hence the man best
prepared 60 speak on this subject from
practical standpoint The most deplOr-
able omission in the education of the
American youth is the neglect Of Gods
word. Rev. Franc Mitchell said he saw
no difference between the report a7d the
substitute and asked 90 be enlightened.
Rev. James Woodrow, ID. d.. spoke Of
his work as teacher. having taught inde-
pendent schools.
Why not nurse, feed and clothe the chill
dren. said he. These are necessary to
make good citizens. AS 10 the function
OF the Church it is TO preach Christ. That
and that alone. She must educate her
ministers. but she makes mistake If she
goes into general education. The Church
has a right to buy land and TO sell the
same. This is no reason why real estate
agents should be licensed by the Church.
WHOSE DUTY IS IT.
Whose duty then to educate the young
The duty of the family. For either Church
TO assume &c is "usurnation"
Rev. T. VI. Clyr1er asked If the Church
owes nothing 20 the children.
Rev j b. Shearer. ID. D., said he would
agree 10 every word Or. Woodrow said
IL he believed that education were a
secular function. He and Dr. Walden
agreed as 10 what should be done, but
not as TO how II should be done.
Tie showed by a past delivery OF the
Assembly that it was already the policy
OF the Church 10 supcrintend the in
struction OF the youth.
The Assembly adjourned with Or. Shea
rer holding the floor
Closing prayer was made by Rev. r. J..
Campbell.
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT.
The following paper TO be presented 10
the Assembly is interesting:
To the Foreign Mission Committee Of the
General Assembly.
Brethren: We, the Ministers Associa-
ton Of Richmond. having been informed
by prominent members Of the Assembly
that there is a widespread desire 70 have
the Executive Committee Of Foreign
Missions removed 10 this city and our
wishes having been asked, We take occa-
sion TO say that We hail the proposition
with delight and that II the Assembly
consent 10 change the location Of the
committee we will raise the money neces-
sary to carry Il into effect
Respectfully signed by all the minis
tiers.
THE PROGRAMME.
The first order for this morning Is
20 hear and consider the report of the
Standing Committee on Education, Rev.
George Summey. ID. d., chairman, and
the second 10 receive reports from the
various 'Committees on synodical Re
cords.
AT S.f5 o'clock tonight there will be a
ponuIar meeting or rally I'm the inter
cst of Home Missions. There will be
~. n-Ilrn..as IN thIs atlh-