The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15

BY
 
 is sweeing myriads into the vortex of irretrievable ruin.
 Resolved, third, That this synod ap- point a permanent eommitteee on tenn perance which shall consist of five mem- bers whose duty il shall be to report such matters and recommend such ae- ton a each meeting of the synod as may be deemed necessary to awaken an interest in the cause through the bounds of the synod"
 Brings Message of Cheer.
 Dr. Sulnmerville brought a message of cheer and request for funds from the school for the care of children of de- ceased ministers. the only one of its kind in the world. located at fredericksburg. He showed now the hand of God had assisted them in their great work.
 A foreign mission service then fol- lowed in which the Rev. F. D. Me- Dougall of Florence, presided. The ad- dress of Dr. Revis was considered q, most uplifting and inspiring review of conditions in the east. He believed that although there are billions of heather, they could all be reached, if natives could be educated as missionaries in their
 
 is money to push the cause.
 Dr. Painter, who has lately returned from China. dealt with the national crisis which seems to be coming with the awakening of the yellow peril. AL though he claimed to be no prophet and it appeared natural to him that, having seen their ability in the Russian war; smarting under the just grievances and the abuses which Europeans have heaped upon them, the Orientals should come to the conclusion that it is their time Tor supremacy. Comparing American govern ment organization, and many other char aeteristics to those of the Chinese, thou sands of years ago. when our ancestors were eating nuts and roots in primeval forests he found the Orientals superior. 'fThe United States has gotten itself Into such a fix" he said. 'It has wakened the sleeping giant, and now in dispair it turns to the missionaries and in them is the only hope of changing the aroused sentiment in China to Christian patriot ism Now is the time. send men,"
 Visits Orphans Home. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon many memhtrs If ti.a synod went in a body a the Synod orphan Home, and examined the building and the workings of the insti- tuition of which c. R. Foster is supefn- tendent and Mrs G. R. Foster is matron. | mittee describes some of the interesting points which were in waiting. Follow ing are a few extracts
 Extracts From Report.
 "In the kind providence of God, many favors have been shown your institu- tion. and the spirit of profound gratitude should characterize your interest in it's affairs. While we have had some discour- agements on the whole, things eneour- aging us to a greater zeal for the institu- tion far out number them. We have cared for ninety children throughout the year, and they have been a happy and content ed household.
 "You will see from the treasurers re- port that the income from the farms, which the executive committee has 'desig l mated as the 'Synod's Farm,' and the w B. Somerville Farm amounts to | $2050. GO for the past year. This is worthy of your especial notice. when you take into consideration the fact of there being so few large boys in the home at this present time, as well as the fact that so many farmers are now confronted with difficulties about laborers. In view of these facts. we are of opoinion that you will accord to the superintendent the plaudit Well done"
 "'rhe management of the institution af- fairs is entitled to our oommendation, especially in view of the increased num- bcr of children received. The superin tendent and his assistants have been faithful and efficient in meeting not Q few difficulties in connection with their nuin- erous duties, and richly deserve the thanks and appreciation of Gods people.
 Tn view of all reported. we cannot close without reteratng the sore neces- sity of furnace for the home, both for I Lea fat nd (WODiI1 have on hand the sum of s15o0 If synod will pay the debt, and it is estimated that to install furnace 1t will cost some thing about $350o at least.
 Wipe Out Indebtedness. '1n the next place. il must certa1nly impress all. that one great need is to have the amount of indebtedness wiped out in as short time as possible, remember ing that q large percentage of this in- debtedness has been hanging on now for four years 1t having been brought over from year to year. the present execu- tive committee having received it from their predecessors. So. we have but one recommendation to make to your ven erable body, to-wit: That the synod itself authorize the appointment of financial agent, who shall be charged with the duty of visiting the churches throughout our bounds. giving him the 
 right of way into all churches, that he may present the claims of the orphans, and raise the necessary amodnt ito liqu- date the debt, and urge larger gifts on the churches for the support fund. Re spectfully submitted,
 "F B. WEBB. Chairman" Report On Foreign Missions l Chairman E. D. MeDougal read an ex- haustive report from the permanent com mittee of foreign missions. More than | Hoo have been baptised in Africa alone. There are forty-four stations and 2Oi fnis- sionares in Japan. Thrty-hve mission aries and pecuniary aid were urgently called for. Great alarm at the present condition of the negro in inc south was expressed in the report of the commit tee on colored evangelsation and by many speakers was considered the subject the most important that had come up. Some were inclined 10 view the future 1 fin an optimistic light but the cloud was pictured in dark colors. Dr John W. |