Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1917-11-14

VI h'SuiS"i WIN Ill SHlllu, presented
that aspect Of mission work
November S.--The third days ses-
sion occurred ut 8 o'clock this morn
ing, and after devotional exercises,
conducted by Rev. J. B. Hillhouse, Of
Lebanon, business was resumed.
The first order OF the day was con-
sideration of Thornwell Orphanage,
and arrangements made necessary by
the death OF It's revered founder and
president, Rev. w. p. Jacobs, d. ID.
The discussion was opened by Rev.
w. F. Jacobs, chairman Of the local
board, since his fathers death. His
story Of his "reminiscences Of the
early days Of the now great and be-
loved institution was deeply interest
ing. He was followed by Thomas G.
Scott, the lifelong associate Of DR..
Jacobs in the management of the
orphanage. A. B. Morse discussed
the terms Of Office of the members of
the board and and the matter was
left to the adjudication of the board.
A motion was then adopted asking
the board to report to the next synod
any changes in the constitution that
, they may desire.
The appeal Of Townsend Mikcll
from the action of the Charleston
| Presbytery in sustaining the action
Of the session Of Edisto Island church
IN dissolving Mr.. Mikelrs relation to
that church as ruling elder was
'aN"n mp. Recommendation that Che
ease I've triud Hy 20 mcmbeis OF Ao
commission prevailed. The ComnNjS-
.tuu "3S directed 10 meet al 3 O'Clock
this WtornDou
Central church of Anderson invited
tho synod to meet with it in IS and
the invitation was unanimously ac-
cepted
Tributes to Deceased Ministers.
The hour for memorial services to
deceased members Of the synod hay
ing arrived, a memorial to Rev. G. S.
Nedder, D. D.. OF Charleston Presby-
terry, was presented by Rev. Alexan-
der Sprunt, ID. d. memorial to Rev.
NJ. b. Green was then read by Rev.
G. NJ. Dallas, OF South Carolina Pres
bytery; Rev. Alexander Martin, D.
D.. then delivered memorial to
Rev. II. b. Craig; Rev Thos Fl. Law,
D. d., paid an appreciative tribute to
Rev. w. p. Jacobs, d. D., the founder
and president from it's inception to
the day Of his death Of Thornwell Or
phanage, wonderful monument of
the consecrated love and zeal Of his
life DR.. Douglass added words of
the deepest appreciation. The four
memorials were then adopted by a
rising vote.
Visit to Clemson.
Thursday afternoon at o'clock
the synod was driven in automobiles
to Clemson College. On arrival they
assembled in the college Y. NJ. c. A.
auditorium and heard an address OF
welcome by President Riggs. which
was responded to by the moderator
OF the synod. and prayer was offered
Tor the blessing OF God on the col
lcgc and it's work.
The old home Of John G. Calhoun
was visited and after a drive over
the grounds the synod again assem-
blcd in the Presbyterian church and
was led in prayer by Rev. +. w.
Gregg, former pastor Of the |
church, after which the return trim to |
Seneca was made at $50 p. IN. The |
party enjoyed the ride over the good |
Piedmont roads and a short but de-
llghttnl tour through the building |
and grounds Of the States great in
stitution Of learning.
Synod reassembled at 730 y. M,
and the commission to which had |
been referred the appeal Of Elder
Townsend Mikell against the action |
of Charleston Presbytery reported |
that it had tried the case and rec
commended that Elder Mikells appeal
be sustained.
Report on Seminary,
report from the committee on
Theological Seminary was presented
and adopted. The discussion in
Volved many proposed changes of the !
rules
Rev. w. Is. Arrowood. Rev. e. e.
Gillespie and J. p. McNire we're an |
pointed committee to consider the