Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-05-21
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chair OF English Bible in the year l9OV'
The report OF the Louisville Presbyte-
rian Theological Seminary was next pre-
sented. 1t shows that there are forty
one students at the institution from ten
States. The past session was one Of the
most satisfactory hitherto enjoyed, and
the movement to increase the income
last year has been very successful. The
library numbers over 1900 volumes. The
question of new dormitory building is
considered hopefully.
An overture was presented from the
Presbytery of Lexington to extend the
examination Of divinity students to the
English Bible.
The treasurer's report was presented,
and referred to the Auditing Committee.
The order of the day for II o'clock on
Monday was made the selection Of a
place for the next meeting of the as
sembly.
The second order on Tuesday was made
the hearing of reports on synodical re-
cords.
On motion Of DR.. Kerr the assembly took
a recess for fifteen minutes, and
church were photographed.
REPORT on CHRISTIAN EDUCATION.
Upon reconvening, the report OF an ad
interim committee. appointed by the last
assembly on Church and Christian Educa-
ton. was submitted. The report is as
follows:
ITO the Reverend. the General Assembly
of the Presbyterian Church in the United
States:
your committee appointed last year
to consider the several overtures sent up
from prosbyteries on the subject of
Church and Christian Education, after
giving the subject careful thought and
seeking the counsel Of many of the lead
ing men Of the Church. recommend the
adontion Of the following paper:
while expressing It's appreciation OF
the great work done for the cause of
education by the schools, colleges, and
universities supported and controlled by
civil authorities, by philanthropists, and
by other religious denominations, and
urging our people TO do all that is eXpe-
dent to throw about these institutions
a wholesome Christian influence, the
General Assembly does not consider il
safe for any church TO turn ever to any
other parties, either religious or civil.
the entire education of her sons and
daughters. The history and traditions
of the Presbyterian Church in this and
other countries amply prove that denomi-
national fidelity in this and other mat
ters has not only secured the best re-
suits for our Church. but has accom-
plshed great good by its influence on all
others.
THE General Assembly halls with de-
light the unmistakable signs of re-
awakening, not in our Church only, but
in all the evangelical churches. TO the
great importance of Christian education.
eve also record with satisfaction the
increasing prosperity, success, and use
fulness of our higher institutions of
learning, male and female. under direct
Church control and denominational in
fuence. We also hail the increasing num-
Der Of high schools, academies grammar
schools. and mission schools which have
more or less OF direct Church control.
Therefore, in view of the sreat Importance
and promise of earnest effort for church
and Christian education, we do recon-
mend that all our synOds, presbyteries,
and Church sessions undertake whatever
nav be practicable I'm furtherance of this
cause. and we believe that very much
may be done along denominational lines
without antagonizing any good work oone
by others.
For the assistance and guidance Of all
who may find il practicable from time 20
time to found and support schools under
Church control, and IN order 10 secure
uniformity Of effort and example. we do
set forth tie following constitution:
CONSTITUTION FOR PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH SCHOOLS.
% "a school founded by congregation
or by two or more contiguous congrega-
lions, shall be called Westminster
school.
GU "The sole government Of the school
shall be in the hands Of board of trus-
tees. not less than three nor more than
six, who shall be appointed by the session
or sessions of the churches founding the
school for terms of one, two, and three
years, and the session or sessions shali
fill vacancies as they occur electing for
three-year terms. y majority of the board
shall constitute a quorum. The trustees
in all cases must be male commandments
in the Presbyterian Church.
CD THE school shall be limited in its
scope and design 10 primary and PFC
paratory education for males or females,
or both.
CD "The Bible shall be used as a text
book throughout the school IN such mea-
sure and proportion as the board may de-
ternine so as TO make the school distinc-
ards of the Church, especially the short
or catechism. also, as far as 1t may be
found practicable. The school shall be
opened each day with suitable devotional
exercises. 1t IS very desirable that the
pupils be trained in vocal sacred music.
90 The Board of Trustees shall elect
president, secretary, and treasurer from
their own number annually, and shall
employ such teachers and other agencies
as may be necessary.
90 "The board shall have power TO
raise and disburse moneys. and TO hold
property in trust for the furtherance OF
The objects of the school, and when ne
cessary may secure articles Of incorpora-
ton.
% "The board shall adopt their own by
laws subject to the limitations Of this
Constitution. which Constitution shall be
Of the nature of a fundamental law 10 the
board in the execution Of their trust.
Gg In case it shall ever prove desira-
bic to secure a charter of Incorporation
the provisions Of this Constitution shall
be incorporated into the charter or else
adopted as a fixed part of the bylaws.
90 In founding, developing, and admin
istering the school the boards shal be
careful not to incur debt.
. QW This Constitution, mutatls mutan-
dis. is recommended to the presbyteries
and synods for the founding of education
al institutions Of any grade.
ORGANIZATION FOR SYSTEMATIC
EFFORT.
In furtherance Of this cause of Church
and Christian education, your committee
would recommend the assembly TO approve
and adopt the following plan OF or
ganization for systematic effort through
out the Church, which plan substantially
has been in operation for some years