The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-09-09
.LUTHERANS WORK
FOR UNIF|CA1|0N
Speakers Urge Closer co-opera-
ton in All Lines OF Chris
tan Endeavor.
MANY PROBLEMS ON DOCKET
Woman's Missionary Conference
Elects Mrs. Morchcad
President.
MANY PROBLEMS ON DOCKET

President.
Unifcation of the divided hosts of
Lutheranism--more sympathetic, active
and cordial cooperation In all lines OF,
Christian activity for the upbuildins
of the Lutheran Church---was the
main theme OF discussion at yester-
days session of the twelfth biennial
convention of the United Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church in the
South. which is being held in Rich
mond.
Pursuing their labors with admirable
energy, their interest, indicative OF
their zeal. the ministers and laymen
who compose this representative body
continued their deliberations through
the second day OF the most suspicious
meeting in the history of their church
In the South. Despite the depressing
condition of the weather, which was
certainly not conducive to spirited en-
deayor, the convention succeeded In
transacting an immense volume OF
business. 1t was largely of an intro
ductory nature. however. and more Inn
portant matters will be brought be-
fore the body to-day.
Spenks for Unity.
tiGn faith, and particularly unity. fell
lowshp and cooperation among the
several groups OF Lutherans, was the
theme of an address by Rev. David III.
Bauslin, ID. D., professor of theological
history in Wittcnberg College. at
Springfield, Ohio. who is attending the
convention as the representative of the
Grand Synod of North America. The
speaker urged the recognition of all
IA
guage or race, by all other Lutherans;
the practical co-oSeration OF Luther
ans In all lands; the encouragement Of
Lutheran educational institutions
throughout the world and the healing
OF the unhappy schism which at present
divides Lutheranism into different de-
nominations or sects.
rev. Alfred Ramsay, d. D., professor
OF theoiosy In the Lutheran Seminary
at Shicago, was introduced as the Wis.
itor from the General Council of North
America In addressing the BODY he
stated that while II is true that Amer
lean Lutheranism is segregated into
Inherent groups, there is cause for re-
joicing that the denomination az n
"hole Is united in the acceptance OF
the same essential doctrines and teach
ings of the Christian faith DR.. Ram
say advocated an increase in the min
iat!y anu III tile NUMBER of churches.
Bnsincns Session.
The convention was opened at q
M with devotional exercises, conducted
by Rev. J. Shenk. The roll of delegates
was called, the minutes were read and
adopted, and standing committees were
appointed. DIR. Bausin was then In
'roonccd and was received as an adj
sisory member. The report of the DEL
esa,e to the General Synod was read
" br. Greever. The report was re-
celYed as information and ordered
paih,.u IN the ninutes. The report of
Ut Morehead as delegate to the Gem
sral Council was received and ordered
nleo. Addresses by DIR. Bauslin and
Dr. ramsay followed. Or Morehead re-
spending. Rev. NJ. b. Porter. of the
presbyterian Church. and secretary Of
the American Bible Society, was invited
70 seat in the synod and his presence
was oiiicially recognized. DR.. j. w.
WHsoh read the report OF the board Of
.se.ors OF the theological seminary,
"nich was referred to the pronar ,nr,
mttee. He also presented the renort at
Tue Joint commission on the location
o. n lhe seminary, which was referred
me theological seminary was recent,v
moved from Mount Pleasant. S q ~
Lolumbia. Contained in tho renor. ~
.ne BOARD is the recommendation of an
sApehaiture of $4,000 for the coIIey.
NV. hnu .hls is one of the matters which
-, oe "a acted on at the present conyen-
TT, ne report OF the Board of Pub
c1,na was presented by DR.. w. r.
Snne and was held for referano ~.
committee of five. which was anno;r,. .
saler IN the session. The report ~ ~
sunday school committee was -.
.seussed when the body adjourned M. y
prayer by the president at o,c,ao " ~
,,, "nen the convention opens for n /.
sn na, Gays session this morning the
ai crush OF important business w,,I
,ses ~ 49,. ne reports Of the NcommIt-
missions will be brought hsfora 90. e, \ \
nody to-day. and 1t is probable ,ba1
me entire session Will be naedsd 80
their discussion. eeueu LOT
me convention will probably r.acb
adjournment Tomorrow.
Mrs. Morehead President
or!slnated some time ago. tho for.
ward movement for 100000 mission
aly luna was completed yesterday at
VIC secoau gay $ session of tho Wo-
mems Missionary Conference of tha
United Synod. The fund Is to he Al.
vided equally between home and for.
cign missions.
Otncers were elected as follows:
president, Mrs. w. T. Morehead. sa-
lem Va; First Vice President Mrs a
D. r. Hancher. staunton. va: Second
Vice-President, Mrs. M. o. ]. Krens.
Columbia, S. c.; Recording Secretary.
Mrs. T. G.. Cronk. Columbia. S. Il:
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. J. a.
Bringley, Roanoke, Va; Reporting
Secretary, Miss Amelia Habenichr, CO.
lumbia, S. c.
The session was formally opened by
The president, and the report Of the
general literature committee came up
for consideration. A representative
was appointed to confer with tho
Northern Conference with reference to
unfication of missionary literature
Miss Sarah Van Gundy. of Washing