The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-11-18
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Meeting Lutheran Synod Notable TOR
the Amount of Business Dis
patched.

The eighty-sixth annual convention
Of the Lutheran synod of South Caro-
lima has come to an end. The con-
vention was a most successful one
from every viewpoint, and much good
work was done. Saturday was the
busiest and perhaps the most import
ant day of the convention. A num-
Der of special speeches were made
and many routine matters were at
tended to. These we're of a sort to
interest Lutherans all over South
Carolina, and since the formal min
utes Of the convention will not be
ready, in all probability, for two
months or moore, a more detailed ac-
count than has hitherto been publish
ed of Saturdays proceedings will not
be a miss. The following report Of
the proceedings of this most import
ant session has been prepared by the
Rev. S. G. Ballentine, of LeesvilIe,
who represented the News and Cour-
ier at the convention of the synod:
The 86th annual convention of the
Evangelical Lutheran synod of South
Carolina has drawn to a close. Satur-
day was a busy day. Several special
speeches we're made, and much rou-
tine work. After devotions conducted
by the Rev. Y. Won A. Riser, three spe
cia1 addresses were made. The first
was made by Prof. G. A. C~abtree, su-
perintendent Of the OrpI-~1's home, at
Salem, Va. This home now has SS
children, with four more to admit in
a few weeks. Six of these are from
South Carolina, with likelihood for
two addition children from this State
soon. The last year was the best from
every standpoint in its history. We
must soon have additional buildings.
The boys are taught plumbing, print
ing and farming, and the girls learn
to be trained nurses, stenographers,
and to do general housework. This
is in addition to their mental and spir-
itual development.
The Rev. A. J. Stirewalt, missionary
to Japan, but now at home on fur
lcugh, next addressed the body. Mr..
Stirewalt is here to raise additional
funds for the equipment of our
school in Kumumoto The construc-
ton Of one building is already under
way to be opened next April. For
this purpose $4,000 has already been
provided but it is found that $4,000
more is needed. Theological instruc-
ton has been given to five native help
ers by these missionaries, but this
school Will mean great things. At
least 300 students, or as many as is
wanted can be obtained if a school
receiving government recognition is
established. This school is certain
ty, by which many students will come
und'>c Christian influence, and many
native students will be led to study
theology.
The Rev. E. G. Cronk, secretary of
the Laymen's Missionary Movement,
next officially presented that work to
synod. The body received this report
gladly. A suitable resolution was
adopted, heartily endorsing this work.
and promising hearty cooperation on
the part of this body.
The Rev. NJ. o. J. Kreps, financial
agent for the Theological seminary,
presented that important work. Since
his canvass for funds to erect suitable
buildings in Columbia for such pur-
pose, the additional sum of $4,000, in
amounts ranging from 81 to $1,000
was pledged. Work on the new build
Ing will be begun In ten days.
The Rev. W. P. Cline presented an
overture coming from the Wonan's
AA4oSio4AcIAJ SOU CAlI4O11 4OSCuI1y AC1O
in Columbia, relative to establishing
study in the Sunday school. A pro-
per committee was appointed to at
tend to this work.
The committee on presidents re-
port made a report through the Rev.
S. P. Koon. Under this, the follow
ing is Of general interest: A lady in
Lexington county has generously Of
fered land on which may be erected a
home for the aged and INDECENT A
committee was appointed to investi-
gate the offer with power to act. The
committee is as follows: The Revs.
". H. Greever, c. E. Weltner, J. B..
Haigler and Messrs. J. ". Shealy and
". P. Roof.
After much prolonged and continu-
ed discussion, it was agreed hereafter
to meet on Tuesday instead of We'd
nesday.