The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1915-10-22
INSPIRING RESOLUTIONS ADOPT
ED BEFORE ADJOURNMENT
LAST NIGHT.
Or. j. w. snowdon Of Pittsburgh. De
ilvers Impressive Discourse at
Final Conference.

The Twelfth annual Synod Of West
Virginia OF the Presbyterian churches
of the United States Of America. was
brought to a successful close last
night In the Stone Presbyterian
church at Elm Grove. The closing ad-
dress was delivered by the Rev. J. W.
Snowdon OF Pittsburgh. Pa, who
spoke on the subject, I'VE are Proud
of Our Presbyterianism." The Pres
byterian doctrine is built on the rock
of the sovereignty Of God, said the
speaker, and our doctrine puts God on
the throne. I'm PresDyterianism the
people rule and It is one of the most
democratic Of institutions"
In speaking OF the Scotch Irish, DR..
6nowdon said: "He has been rubbed
through the seive OF Ireland; he has
the granite of Scotland and the green
vendure of Ireland, and Is thrifty. lie
has waived the yoke of oppression.
and he always sees the bright side OF
things.
I'VE are proud we are PresbyteI-
ians because or ur conservatism. We
are proud TO be Presbyterians because
Pr-esbyterianism is progressiv. IL has
a progressive spirit"
The Rev. A. G. Culley, presided as
chairman OF the session. At the be-
ginning of the meeting resolutions OF
respect we're adopted in memory Of
the late Rev. II. T. McClelland, Of
Clarksburg.
The speakers at the morning and af-
ternoon sessions we're: Rev. G. l. VII
son. Rev. Z. A. Culley, Rev. T. c.
Pears and Rev. w. j. Holmes. Fol-
lowing the closing business session IT
was decided to hold the annual meet
ing OF the Synod leg year in the
First Presbyterian church at Parkers-
burg In October.
Resolutions Adopted.
The resolutions unanimously adopt
ed last night just before adjournment
by the synod are in part as follows:
This Synod hereby desires to re-
cord its sincere appreciation OF the
generous hospitality shown by the
folks OF Wheeling church in the splen-
did entertainment accorded US during
our twelfth annual session.
We desire to express our graft
tude to the pastor and session for the
liberal provision for our comfort and
convenience during this session OF the
Synod; to the generous hearted PEG
pie Of this congregation for the cor
dial manner in which they have
opened their doors and welcomed US
10 the hospitality OF their homes. %
the choir OF this church fcT the splen-
did sacred music they have rendered.
and the valuable assistance they have
given in leading Us In our worship OF
song. We wish TO thank in a special
way the ladies Of the church for the
delightful reception provided for the
Synod and the SynOdical society n.
the opening OF our session. and for
the delicious dinners served in he
Church dining room az the noon hours
on Wednesday and Thursday. Owing
10 this happy arrangement. much val
liable time was saved and the work
OF the Synod greatly facilitated.
We deeply appreciate the services
and desire 10 hereby express our graft
tude TO the Wheeling P%resbytcry FOR
their generous notices and reports "a
1hc representative Of the various
boards. the secretary Of the American
Tract Society. the president Of Davis
and Elkins college. DR.. James "
iSnOwdon, for the able help rendered On