The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-09-20
PRESBYTERY ADJOURNED.


tion of Mr. Manifold, preparatory to ordina.
ti0n, was proceeded with
Rev. W. II Ellison. late of the Presbytery
of New Brunswick, N j., was enrolled as
member Of the Lehigh Presbytery.
Recommendations for the appointment foi
six months Of Modemtors for vacant churche.
were adopted as follows Hazleton, (ltalian
church, Rev. R b. Jack Tamaqua, Rev
John Campbell Lansford, Rev r. Maxwell
Morrisoni Lehighton. Rev D NJ. Buchanan
the understanding being that should the
Iamaqua church meanwhile secure pastor
the appointment as to that chdrch shall be
invalidsted
COMMISSIONERS ELECTED.
The Presbytery proceeded to the election oil
two commissioners to the Synod. which re-
suited in the election Of Rev, Calvin Stewart
of South Easton, and DR. Z. d. Warfield
President of Lafayette College as Commis
sioners; aud Rev n. w Koehler, of Shenan.
doah, and Elder Williams, of Hokendauqua,
As alternates.
REV. M'NAIB RETIRED.
On motion Of Rev j. f. Pollock, of Allen.
town, Rev. w. w. McNair, now of Philadel
phia, was placed on the honorable retired list
and direction Of certifcation to the Board
of Ministerial Relief made Rev. McNair is
"a years old and had been in the active min.
istry for 43 years II of which were served at
Audenned. He was also formerly of Port.
age, Newark and Atlantic City.
TO BE ORDAINED.
The vote of the Presbytery on the exam.
nations Of Mr.. Manifold, called to the Tama-
qua church, was next taken up and the ex-
aminations were sustained by unsuimous
vote. Rev. J. Campbell and Elder L. 81.
milestone were appointed a committee to
arrange for the ordination and installation.
REV. EARLE's LONG SERVICE.
A request of Rev Cornelius Earle, D. D..
that his relations with the charge at Cata-
sauqua be dissolved, on account Of his i'll
health and advanced age. lie has served in
the charge for ~ consecutive years. Elder
Joseph Matehett, Of Catasauqus, spoke with
a deep feeling Of regret in connection with
this request, which was granted, the pastoral
relations to terminate on October 14th next,
the 47th anniversary of the pastorate. After
that date the relation Of pastor emeritus will
be maintained in connection with the church.
A committee was appointed to draft suita-
BILE minute on Rev. Earle's retirement, and
Rev. Pollock was appointed moderator of the
charge, the congregation to have the privi-
lege of filling the pulpit pending the next
meeting Of the Presbytery
SPECIAL MEETINGS
1t was decided that the Presbytery meet at
Easton on October 2sth to examine DR.. E. D.
Warfield, preparatory to ordination, and at
Tamaqus on November l4th to ordain and in
stall Mr. W. J. Manifold. For the latter
meeting Dr. Eastman was selected to preside,
Rev William II. Shepp to preach the sermon,
Rev. r. B. Jack to deliver the charge and
Rev. 7. Maxwell Morrison to deliver the
charge to the pastor.
CLOSING SESSION.
At 1:3O this afternoon the final session was
opened with the reading of the list Of absen-
tees, with the EXCUSES. Small attendance of
elders was commented upon, only twelve
churches being represented.
DR.. Z. d. Warfeld moved vote of thanks
to the local pastor, congregation, choir and
ladies who prepared the church, and people
who entertained the visitors, which was
adopted by rising vote
Presbytery adjourned at p. m, after
which Moderator Eastman offered prayer and