The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-12
STAGE
E0R SYN0DICAL-
BUSINESS MEET
,.ct Opposition to New Consti-
,sticn for Augustana Group;
Texas Conference.
RY REV. E. z. RYDEN.

kers1 BIZ REV. E L. RYDEN.
rs. I, paul. Mimi, June 12.-Thou-
manrSs Of Lutherans from all parts
b q sbe United States and Canada
d gather here Wednesday, when
Del Lutheran Augustana synod
pubtf ets for its SD annual conven-
comI, Twelve conferences and
yo,[ree home mission districts, en-
th& eng a total membership of
and nO0. will be represented at the
S,odical meeting, which will be
th4ssided over by Dr. G. A Bran
Fdea3le Rock Island, Ill.
doe H. sessions will be held in the
stolE fsustavus Adolphus church,
Wan ,,h has the unique distinction of
|nins rng been served by only one pas
naV3 Or. C. ]. Carlson, since its or
RECITATION 80 years ago. DR.. Carl
Y received the honorary degree of
Rero tnr of divinity two weeks ago
In two NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
lminary, Rock Island, and Gusta-
q Fl Adolphus college, St. Peter,
Z al mass meeting will be held
evening in st. Paul audi
ana sruu. when the 80 Lutheran
Erches in Minneapolis and St.
Dos nj belonging to the Augustana
|one rod will unite in a union service.
fmion chorus of all the St Paul
~ Itheran choirs will sing under the
Idership of Prof Peter Johnson,
~ rmerly of Augustana conserva-
- The woman's Home and Foreign
M. Visionary society of the synod
tha.Hn hold simultaneous sessions,
shs fEnning Thursday. The organic
~ az 4on will celebrate the completion
,a&sO wears of work under the lead
Ioss khip of its president, Mrs. Emmy
1rld, Chicago. A demonstration
+ n IN be held in her honor During
Iusaks last year the missionary soci-
in addition TO its regular mis-
b H. activity, has been engaged in
Etav kumpaign for $3.50, 900 for a wo-
thu Hns dormitory at Augustana col
pre-
KEGS Several important business mat
him n will engage the attention of
twoke synod A real contest is anti
NJ &nted when the new synodical
elf restitution comes up for final rati-
kaion. Although the synod gave
4 preliminary assent to the docu-
L Asnt at its convention last year in
Jung tcago, much opposition has de-
Eon- hoped against the Capitalization
bur 5hdeney which some of its oppon-
|ree BIS declare it contains.
"a East Leads Opposition.
Nv Principal opposition is expected
!, Aun the New York conference.
80 Siich has taken a stand against
ons b proposed changes. DR.. NJ.
vou tslpe, president of the New York
mo tnierence, is leading the fight,
10 attending that the new constitu-
|me m robs the conferences of their
wer. A vote of two-thirds of the
the flegates is required for final
to9NOption.
out The first draft of a new English
oys tiechism and also a revision of the
her, English hymnal will be submitted
the synod for its approval. The
Fou tymen's committee, engaged in
est. Kissing $500, 900 for the synod S
fhisterial pension fund. will make
final report and turn over this
w pm to the pension board. DR..
: es2y Andreen, president of Au-
/. pstana college and theological
ninary, will report the successful
3 tkhg of 100000 for buildings
~ pa endowment for the theological
Fninary.
pen The synod will be asked to ratify
fas e action of its mission board in
fo- tTepting from the English govern
III tent the Leipsig mission field in
fsnganjiki territory, East Africa
| Pc German mission society had
T. atucted work in the former Ger
NJ % territory for 25 years, but
h. ben the English conquered East
III fiea, the German missionaries
IN re expatriated. The English
f7ernment offered the field to the
gustana synod a few months ago
III Yc the offer was accepted by the
az bard
Tre score Of theological candidates.
is OF them graduates of the sem
|ne ary, will apply for ordination.
tle r. examination of these candi-
la. YES begins tomorrow before the
alsterium, which is composed of
on elergical delegates. The press
ed. need of more pastors is being
of throughout the synod. 1t is es-
Ep- Fated that 125 additional. men
id needed Immediately to meet
Ety expanding work. The candi-
es Tor the ministry who are ap-
pit Es'ed by the ministerium will be
hlf aAned next Sunday afternoon.
zee 1000 Join Synod. o.,
Inn healthy growth has been ex-
Ia ienced BY tbs synod during the
IL year. 1t being estimated that
ce nave been added to the roll.
h. year has been marked by large
acial undertakings. Various of
oonterences have been engaged
ampaign for their educational
nI ANuons. Minnesota conference
slng 100000 for Gustavus
}" paus college, st. Peter. and for
summary at Rock Island. The
e FORK and New England con-
:. saces Have voted to raise the
- amount for Upsala college.
lworth, n. j., the Kansas con-
zee has Just completed a sue
az SUI campaign for the endow-
T. {und of Bethany college.
g Soorg, Kansas, and the Illinois
In iowa conferences have raised
sums for Augustana college
kn theological. seminary, for the
ii Lutheran hospital at Des
n. Iowa. and for Augustana
pr ?Aal, Chicago.