The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-14

he said at the psychological moment. filled as if was, with deep thought and inspiring | ideals, advanced in ringing tones, struck l a respondent chord in the hearts of his | hearers. He believed that the recent l union of the Cumberland Presbyterian and the northern churches changed the l front of the view ahead of the southern 1 church. and marked the invasion of an l other demonstration into it's territory, which will handicap the workers. "Fhe responsibility would rest upon us, should we go north of the Mason and Dixon line, but we must meet the crucial moment aud build up our own beloved work by begin ming a great home mission advance unon our country"
 The synodical commission service was conducted by Dr. Van Lear with the From the text, "IIe saved others-him- self he cannot save" the preacher de- livered a wonderful sermon. His eii- maXes seemed most appropriate, and often brought tears in many eyes. Ire great sacrifice of the Savior was pictured in all of it's verity. Adjournment was then ordered until afternoon.
 Memorial Services In Afternoon.
 The afternoon session was marked by the memorial services of Dr. Patterson and the address of pr. II. H. Sweet, Eho spoke in the interest of ministerial edu- cation and relief. and members say he made one of the most stirring appeals for assistance in the work that was ever presented to them. His cry was for the ministers to pray that harvesters may be sent where the laborers are now too few. He asked that the collection for ministerial relief, which the general as- smbly has called for next Sunday be taken, and special stress be laid upon the great need.
 Florence was chosen by a unanimous vote as the next place of meeting, ueon tue earnest invitation of Dr. Ed Me- Dougall, pastor of the church at that place. Considerable discussion was aroused by the motion of Dr. J. w. Orr to change the date from Tuesday to Fri day, but this motion finally prevailed and the date fixed for Friday before the second Sunday in November, 1907 This plan will provide for synod remaining over Sunday, and thus having greater influence.
 A o'clock synod went into a body to the synodical institute for women, where pr. and Mrs. Walton and tteir faculty entertained the members at q luncheon and reception. The bright-faeed girls of the college formed the receiving committe and courteously introduced the guests to the faculty and showed them through the building.
 The neatness, convenience and arrange ment of the whole was noted by all of the synodical members. A delightful banquet having been served. the body again re- turned to it's meeting
 Report on Synodical College.
 The feature of tonight's session was q report on the committee on Christian edu- ca lion. President T. T. Walton of the Synodcal College for Women here, re- ported on the financial condition of the ir rstitution and made formal call for as Slstance, stating that the class room and dormitory accommodations are limited.
 J. l.. Dean reported subscription Of s700 for the cause. II. l.. McEldery. ! Methodist citizen of Talladega, stated that if nine Presbyterians would give $500 each he would give that amount to the col lege.
 President Walton of the college reported that there were 126 students in the various departments, the largest in the history of the institution. He further reported that the present capacity is so limited that it is impossible to do the work he would like to do. The dormitory and school rooms are taxed to a degree be- yond the point of comfort, and President Walton suggested the appointment of an efficient agent who should be put in the field to secure funds for the necessary Improvements.