The Saint Paul globe., 1902-10-08
FOR STRICT SABBATH
ST.PAUL PREsBYTERY ARRANGEs
TO CARRY ON CRUSADE
Resolutions Providing for Spread of
Literature Are Passed by Ministers
Close of Sunday Theaters and Sus-
pension of All Work Is Demanded
New Members Received.

To close the theaters and cause the
suspension of all work not absolutely
necessary on Sunday is the object of
crusade authorized by a resolution
adopted by the st. Paul presbytery at
a meeting held yesterday at the Mer-
riam Park Presbyterian church. 1t
was resolved to procure sufficient cop
les of the assemblys report from the
American Sabbath Union on Sabbath
observance and to send marked copy
to each family, and also to all corpora
tions and employers Of labor.
The resolution denounces the en-
ployment of men on Sunday at work
that is not absolutely required to be
performed on that day. 1t also in
Weighs against Sunday theaters and re-
sorts of amusement. In accordance
with the resolution adopted, the pres
bytery will proceed to distribute the
marked copies of the report.
The meeting opened yesterday morn
ing with devotional services conducted
by Rev. John Sinclair, previous moder-
ator of the presbytery. Rev. E. p.
Lewis was elected as moderator, and
Rev. T. G. Sykes acted as clerk. Rev.
John Copeland presented the report of
the commissioners to the general as
sembly, in which he said that the pre-
dominant sentiment of the assembly
was the desire for forward move
ment along evangelical lines. The in
ternal policy of the church is now set
tied, and the efforts of the church
workers should now be devoted to the
extension of the gospel and the adding
of new sheep to the fold.
New Members Are Received.
The presbytery receives as new
members Rev. w. B. Kirkwood. D. d.
Rev. ]. M. Fulton, D. D., and Rev. j.
III. Somers and Rev. j. w. McCahan, of
Aberdeen, sat as members by request.
Arrangements were made for the in
stallation of three new pastors. Rev.
DR.. Fulton will be formally installed
Wednesday, Oct. IA. On that occasion
the moderator will preside. The SER
mon will be preached by Rev. M. Nc
Leod, DR.. Edwards will charge the pas
tor, and Rev. J. M. Matley will charge
the congregation.
Rev. George M Markley will be in %
stalled in Warrendale church Thurs
day, Oct. %. Rev. Mcleod will preach
the sermon; DR.. Edwards will charge
the pastor, and o. H. Elmer will charge
the congregation. Rev. Mr.. Markley
will be installed in Knox church Tues
day, Oct. "a. DR.. Fulton will preach
the sermon; o. H. Elmer will charge
the pastor, and DR.. KirkWood will
charge the congregation.
Rev. A. Durries will be installed into
the Presbyterian church at Hastings
Nov. 80. DR.. Fulton will preach the
sermon; Rev. Copeland will charge the
pastor, and DR.. D. H. Moore will charge
the congregation.
Committees Make Reports.
Reports were heard from various COM
mittees Rev. Huston Taylor reported
for the committee on foreign missions
Rev. D. D. Mitchell reported on Sunday
school work; Rev. Mr.. Copeland. acting
chairman of Y P. S. G. E., presented a
a report of the COMM ttee, which was
referred to the committee of the presby-
terry for reconsideration. Rey. M. Nc
Leod read report on the freedman; Rev;
Moore reported for the committee on aid
for colleges; Rev. Mr.. Copeland reported
on the prayer meeting alliance. Members
of the various churches will visit the
prayer meetings of different churches to
members. Rev. E. p. Lewis reported on
neurology He eulogized Rev. N. M
Adams, who was the only deceased MEM
Der. Rev. Mr.. Adams was a pioneer mis-
sionary among the Indians, and as such
met with many dangers in the service OF
the church.
a special committee was named by the
moderator to revise de novo, the per-
manent committees of the presbytery.
This committee consists of Rev. Mr..
Copeland, chairman: Rev. r.. H. Moore,
ton and Dickson A committee of three,
consisting of Rev. M. d. Edwards, Rev.
Thomas ST. Clair and Mrs. D. r. Noyes
was appointed to visit churches.
An intermediate meeting of the tes-
bytery will be held at the Central Pres
byteriap church Jan. H. The next reg
ular meeting will be on the second Tues
day in April, at the House of Hope
church.