Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1942 - Rparchives.org

.MINUTES OF T H E SYNODof theReformed Presbyterian Churchof North AmericaSession CXIIIWinona Lake, IndianaWESTMINSTER HOTELJuly 24-29,1942

Foreign Missionaries iof the Reformed Presbyterian ChurchLatakia, SyriaRev. and Mrs. Herbert A. HaysMiss Elizabeth McElroyLarnaca, Island of CyprusMir. and Mrs. Wilbur W. WeirNicosia, Island of (Cyprus, c-o American Academy for GirlsMiss Blanche McCreaMiss Ruth M. ReadeLofing, West River, South ChinaRev. Jesse C. MitchelMiss Jennie M. DeanTakj Hing, West River, South ChinaRev. and Mrs. J. A. KempfMiss Ella Margaret StewartMiss Ida M. Scott, M.D.Missionaries-in-waiting, (Not on Salary)Miss Mary R. Adams, Sterling, KansasRev. and Mrs. S. E. Boyle, Sterling, KansasMr. and Mrs. Chester T. Hutcheson, Frenchbu^ SchoolFrenchburg, KentuckyRpv, and Mrs. C. E. Caskey, Blanchard, IowaRev. and Vprs. Lester E. Kilpatrick, 379 Sainman Ave., TorontoRev. and Mrs. Philip W. Martin, Eskridge, KansasJtev. and Mrs. E. C. Mitchel, Winnipeg Ave.I Winnipeg, Manatoba, CanadaRev. and Mrs. J. G. Vos, Clay Center, KansasOn FurloughMiss Jean M. Barr, R.N.Miss Rose A. HustonMiss Lillian L. McCracken

INDEXAAcademy, Larnaca 19Academy, Nicosia 19Adjournment 137Aged People's Home 34Alternate, Moderator's 135American Bible Society 126American Tract Society 127Appropriations—To Churches 43To Schemes 16Auditor's Reports 30, 88, 91, 99, 105BBequests 91Bible Conference, Pre-Synodic 51Boards, Membership 143-145Boards, Reports—Church Erection15, 86, ^JLControl 15, 86Corporators 48Foreign Missions 17Home Missions 37Jewish Mission 21Publication 24Theological Seminary 51Trustees, College 49Trustees, Synod 15, 91Book of Discipline 124Boyle, S. E., Fund 19, 101Budget 16cCemetery, Old Brick Church 108China Presbytery, South—Record 21Roster 150Field Report 17Christian Education 44Clerk's Report 12Colorado Presbytery—Record 78

Cyprus Commission 21Field Report 19Minutes of 69-77WorkersInside Front CoverDDay of Prayer 81Day of Thanksgiving 81Devotional Exercises 14Directories—City Churches 152Elders of Synod 151Foreign MissionariesInside Front CoverHome MissionariesInside Back CoverReformed Presbyterian Church 143Women's Synodical 160Dockets 13EElders' Conference 62, 139Election of Officers 12Endowment Funds 92Evangelism 37FFinancial Reports—Bible Reading 47Church Erection 98Covenanter Witness 27,98Foreign Missions 15, 99Home Missions 94Indian Mission 95Jewish Mission 15, 88Literary Fund 15, 88Ministerial Relief 96Printing Minutes 15, 87Seminary 95Southern Mission 94Students' Aid 96Temperance 33, 98Traveling Fund 61Widows' and Orphans' Fund 97Witness 59, 97Woman's Association 89Young People's Secretary 55Form of Bequest 153

GGeneva College—Board of Corporators 144Board of Trustees 145HHome Missions—Board 143Report 37Report on Special Paper 134Home Missionaries Inside Back CoverHome for the Aged 34Hours of Meeting 13IIllinois Presbytery—Record 78Report 63Roster 147Statistics " 158Indian Mission 42Iowa Presbytery—Record 78Report 63Roster 147Statistics 154JJewish Mission—MissionariesInside Back CoverReport 21KKansas Presbytery—Record 78Reportg4Roster 147Statistics 155LLarnaca, WorkersInside Front CoverLatakia, WorkersInside Front CoverLetters—From Irish Synod 15From Mineola Associate Congregation 15Letters of Remembrance 130 135Letters to Sessions 130 '135

MManchurian Mission—MissionariesInside Front CoverReport 18Memorial Service 15Memoirs—D. B. Martin 15, 140J. L. Pinkerton 15, 139Ch'ue Hon Shaang 15, 141Ministers Absent 12Missionaries Present 17Missionaries at Home 19Moderator's Sermon 9Mortgages 93NNational ReformIllNew York Presbytery-—Record 78Report 65Roster 148Statistics 158Newly Ordained Ministers 12Next Meeting 137Nicosia, WorkersInside Front CoverOOffering 47Officers of Synod 143Officers, Synodical C.Y.P.U 54Officers, Woman's Association 146Officers, Women's Synodical 160Ohio Presbytery—Record 78Report 66Roster 148Statistics 156PPacific Coast Presbytery—Record 78Report 67Roster 149Statistics 155Papers 15Philadelphia Presbytery—Record 78Report 67

Roster 149Statistics 155Pittsburgh Presbytery—Record 78Report 68Roster 149Statistics 157Prayer Meeting Topics, C.Y.P.U 54Printing Minutes, 1941 87RRecords of Presbyteries 78Reports of Treasurers 15, 87Representatives—American Bible Society 126American Tract Society 127Lord's Day Alliance 128Resolutions—Bellefontaine 22Chairman of Witness Committee 59Conference on Psalmody 85Editor of Covenanter Witness 24Geneva College 124Letters to Those in Service 48Military Camp Conditions 60Order of Business 131Prayer for Soldiers 48Tercentenary Covenant Celebration 43Roll 10-12SSt. Lawrence Presbytery—Record 78Report 69Roster 150Statistics 157Schools in Cyprus 19Schools in Syria 19Secret Societies 131Secretary of Young People's Work 53Seminary Board 143Signs of the Times 79Southern Mission 41Workers Inside Back CoverStated Clerk's Report 60Students in Seminary 52Summary of Statistics 159Syrian Commission 21Syrian Mission Report 19

The Rev. E. L. McKnight, D.D.Moderator of SynodJuly 24-29, 1942

M I N U T E SOF THEONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEENTHSYNODOF THEREFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHOF NORTH AMERICAWinona Lake, IndianaJuly 24 - 29, 1942All sessions of the Synod were held in the Chapel of theWestminster Hotel.The roll was called at the opening of six sessions. Therecord of attendance is found recorded with the roll of themembers.Each morning after roll call Synod engaged in a fortyminute period of devotional exercises. The program of theCommittee on Devotional Exercises was followed.SESSION CXIIIFriday, July 24, 1942, 7:30 P.M.The one hundred and thirteenth Synod of the ReformedPresbyterian Church of North America convened, pursuantto adjournment, in the Chapel of the Westminster Hotel,Winona Lake, Indiana, July 24, 1942 at 7:30 P.M.Following a service of worship the opening sermon waspreached by the retiring Moderator, James S. Martin, fromthe texts, Luke 19:10, "For the Son of Man is come to seekand to save that which was lost." I John 3:8, "For thispurpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroythe works of the devil."Following this the Moderator constituted the court inprayer.Synod here noted with sorrow the passing of the AssistantClerk, D. B. Martin. He was called to his eternalhome October 30, 1941. He had served as Assistant Clerkfor thirteen years. A memoir of Dr. Martin appears in theAppendix.R. C. Fullerton was chosen Assistant Clerk, pro tem.The roll was then completed and called and is as follows:

10 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEMINISTERELDER FIELD OF WORK ATTENDANCEAdams, R. C Beulah ******Aikin, W. A Fresno ******Allen, F. E Hopkinton ******Austin, Samuel Selma ******Bennet, David Allegheny ******Boyle, S. E Missionary ******Blair, R. A Parnassus ******Braum, J. H Denison ******Brown, Claude C Selma ******Calderwood, J. C East End ******Carson, C. T Geneva College ******Caskey, C. E Blanchard ******Caskey, R. W White Lake ******Clarke, Robert Geneva College ******Coleman, Paul Kansas City ******Coleman, W. J Seminary ******Crooks, E. A Southern Mission ******Davis, S. R Geneva ******Dill, R. E Central Pittsburgh ******Dodds, C. A Utica ******Dougherty, M. W Sharon ******Edgar, J. D Chicago ******Edgar, J. O Lisbon ******Edgar, Kermit S Supply *****eEdgar, Samuel Santa Ana ******Elliott, D. H Central Pittsburgh ******Elliott, D. Howard Winchester ******Faris, S. P Cambridge ******Ferguson, W. O Cincinnati ******Foster, H. G No Charge ******Fullerton, R. C New Alexandria ******Gibb, Wilbert C Mercer ******Gilchrist, H. W Walton ******Graham, Elmer Quinter ******Greer, C. K Hopkinton *****eGreer, S. E First Philadelphia *****eGrove, O. S Rehoboth ******Hemphill, E. R Cambridge ******Huey, R. J Sterling ******Hutcheson, Chester T. . . .Missionary ******Hutcheson, T. M Denison ******Kennedy, John Bloomington ******Kilpatrick, Lester E Toronto ******Lathom, F. H Walton ******Latimer, Ross Eskridge ******

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 11McBurney, W. J Almonte ******McCarroll, Walter Second New York ******McCloy, R. S Fresno ******McClurkin, W. C Coldenham ******McConachie, Robert Stafford ******McElhinney, J. G College Hill ******McElroy, J. E Superior . ******McFarland, Andrew J Hemet ******McFarland, Armour J Quinter ******McFarland, Luther Belle Center ******McGibbon, D. M Coldenham ******McKelvy, R. H Lochiel ******McKnight, E. L Allegheny ******McKnight, T. C Wilkinsburg ******McKnight, W. J Syracuse ******McMillan, M. S New Concord ******McMurtry, Zenas Morning Sun ******Martin, J. S Geneva College ******Martin, Philip W Eskridge ******Martin, R. H National Reform ******Mathews, J. C Southfield ******Milligan, W. George Olathe ******Mitchell, E. C Winnipeg ******Mitchel, Waldo Bethel ******Murphy, Charles D Syracuse ******Oldenberger, Teunis Supply ***Patterson, H. G Morning Sun ******Patterson, J. Ren Los Angeles ******Patterson, T. S New Alexandria ******Pearce, M. M Geneva College ******Peoples, John K Princeton ******Rambo, Robert Belle Center ******Reade, F. F First Boston ******Robb, A. D Topeka ******Robb, G. M Lake Reno ******Robb, J. K Hetherton ******Robb, Remo I First Beaver Falls ******Robb, W. G Old Bethel ******Ross, Walter First Boston ******Sanderson, W. J Utica ******Slater, T. M Montclair ******Smiley, James Stafford ******Smith, R. E Los Angeles ******Spear, N. F Millers Run ******Steele, G. R Bellefontaine ******Stewart, F. L Second Philadelphia ******Taggart, D. REditor

12 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThompson, O. F Greeley ******Turner, L. H Lake Reno ******Vos, J. G Hebron ******Ward, D. C Wilkinsburg ******White, W. R Bear Run-Mahoning ******Wilcox, D. R Olathe ******Willson, J. B Geneva ******Willson, S. Bruce Bloomington ******Wilson, F. M Third Philadelphia ******Wilson, J. Paul Youngstown ******Wylie, A. A Oakdale ******'- Present e ExcusedMinisters not present—Khalil Awad, Hanna Besna, Ibrahim Besna,M. K. Carson, Chung On Taai, G. S. Coleman, John Coleman,Robert Edgar, D. B. Elsey, E. M. Elsey, F. M. Foster, F. D. Fraser,J. K. Gault, J. B. Gilmore, H. A. Hays, J. A. Kempf, G. R. McBurney,P. J. McDonald, H. G. McConaughy, R. S. McElhinney, R. J. Mclsaac,R. J. G. McKnight, H. B. McMillan, W. M. McNeel, J. C. Mitchel,James T. Mitchell, Y. Der Mugrditchian, Robert Park, E. K. Patton,R. W. Piper, James Potter, A. I. Robb, E. G. Russell, A. W. Smith,A. M. Thompson, W. T. K. Thompson, J. B. Tweed, R. M. C. Ward,Boyd A. White, Paul D. White, Wong Ming Yuen, Argos Zodhiades.—42.Congregations not represented—Barnet, Bovina, Cache Creek,Clarinda, Connellsville, Cornwallis, Denver, Eastvale, Gunimea,Inkzik, LaJunta, Larnaca, Latakia, Little Beaver, Lo Ting, Newburgh,New Castle, Orlando, Portland, Seattle, Taai Ping, Tak Hing,Third New York, Toronto, Union.—25.The following newly ordained ministers were announcedand presented by their respective presbyteries: J. E. Mc­Elroy, ordained by Kansas Presbytery and installed pastorof the Superior congregation, October 24, 1941; Robert D.Edgar, ordained by New York Presbytery and installedpastor of the Third New York congregation, June 3, 1942;Claude C. Brown, ordained by Illinois Presbytery, sinetitulo, June 2, 1942.E. L. McKnight was elected Moderator by unanimousvote. A. A. Wylie was continued as Clerk and R. C. Fullertonwas elected Assistant Clerk.The Clerk read his report which was adopted, with thefollowing changes in the Order of Business as printed inthe Docket: (1) A two-hour session to be held on Saturdayafternoon, hours 1:30 to 3:30. (2) The order for the dayon Saturday afternoon to be the hearing of the Reports of

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 13the Board of Foreign Missions and the Board of Home Missions.The Report is as follows:REPORT OF THE CLERK OF SYNODThe Minutes of the meeting of Synod in 1941 were prepared bythe Clerk and printed by the Print Shop in Topeka, Kansas. Weagain express our appreciation of the excellent work done by theprinters.Two omissions have been reported to us, found in the record ofthe proceedings. (1) Page 87, Report of New York Presbytery. Thereference to E. Raymond Hemphill should be as follows: "LicentiateE. Raymond Hemphill was received from the Ohio Presbytery onJanuary 15, 1941. He was ordained to the gospel ministry on thatdate and installed pastor of the Cambridge congregation on the eveningof January 15, 1941." (2) Page 99, Financial Report of theTheological Seminary. No report of the Seminary Library Fund isgiven.In the Directory of Boards of the Church, page 142, the name ofR. E. Dill should be added to the list of members of the Board ofHome Missions whose term expires in 1944.There are a few mistakes in spelling, titles, and addresses which wehave also noted. We wish to thank all those who have called ourattention to these errors.Dockets containing Synod's Order of Business have been preparedfor this year's meeting and are for sale by E. R. Hemphill. Theprice is ten cents.We present the following recommendations:1. That the Report of the Committee on Devotional Exercisesfound in the Docket be adopted.2. That the hours for the meeting of Synod be as specified in theDocket, namely: morning, 8:45-12 n; afternoon, 1:30-4:00; evening,7:30-9:00.3. That Presbyteries be granted the privilege of meeting duringthe intervals of Synod.4. That the sermon of the Moderator be requested for publicationin The Covenanter Witness.5. That a special offering to defray the expenses of Synod betaken Tuesday morning immediately after the devotional period.6. That W. O. Ferguson, with elders Zenas McMurtry and S. R.Davis be made the Committee on Announcements for this Synod.7. That the Board of Foreign Missions be granted such a number ofthe Dockets of this meeting of Synod as they may be able to use, tosend to the missionaries on the field with the greetings of Synod.8. That the following be referred to the Committee on Nominationsfor selection:(a) The Moderator's Alternate to preach the sermon next year.(b) Those to whom and by whom Letters of Remembrance areto be written.(c) A Committee on Arrangements for next Synod meeting.Respectfully (d) A Committee submitted to prepare Resolutions A. A. of Thanks Wylie, Clerk for this Synod.

14 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEREPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON DEVOTIONAL EXERCISESYour Committee appointed to prepare the Devotional Exercisesfor the Synod of 1942 would respectfully report that we have preparedthe following program:"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today and forever." HeSaturday, July 25, 1942Subject: Jesus Christ, the Eternal Light of the World. John8:12. "I am the light of the world."Speaker: Rev. G. M. Robb.Monday, July 27, 1942Subject: "Jesus Christ, our Eternal Advocate. I John 2:1. "Wehave an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous."Speaker: Rev. S. Bruce Willson.Tuesday, July 28, 1942Subject: Jesus Christ our Eternal Judge. Isaiah 33:22. "TheLord is our refuge."Speaker: Rev. Samuel E. Boyle.Wednesday. July 29, 1942Subject: Jesus Christ, our Eternal Lawgiver. Isaiah 33:22. "TheLord is our Lawgiver."Speaker: Dr. R. H. Martin.Thursday, July 30, 1942Subject: Jesus Christ, our Eternal Savior-King. Isaiah 33:22."The Lord is our King; He will save us."Speaker: Dr. W. J. Coleman.The time given over to devotions in Synod shall be forty minutes.The speakers are allotted twenty minutes for the address. The remainderof the time will be spent in prayer and praise.Dr. Paul Coleman, the second member of the Committee, will presidethroughout the program.CommitteeE. C. MitchellPaul ColemanLester E. KilpatrickCharles Marston LeeKenneth L. KennedyThe court was adjourned in prayer by the Moderator,E. L. McKnight.Saturday, July 25, 1942, 8:45 A.M.Synod met pursuant to adjournment and was constitutedin prayer by W. J. Coleman.The minutes of the meeting held on Friday evening wereread and approved.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 15A memorial service was then held in honor of those whoaad passed away during the year. A memoir for D. BruceMartin, prepared by Paul D. McCracken, was read by D.Howard Elliott; that of Ch'ue Hon Shaang, prepared by A.I. Robb, was read by E. C. Mitchell; that for J. L. Pinkertonprepared and read by W. J. Coleman.T. M. Slater led in prayer, after which Psalm 112:1, 2,5, 6, Number 307, was sung, thus closing the service.(The memoirs will be published in the Appendix of theMinutes.)The following papers were presented.Paper Number One, Memorial of R. J. Crawford was read andreferred to the Board of Home Missions.Paper Number Two, From Committee on Federation of Presbyterianand Reformed Churches. Referred to the Committee onDiscipline.Paper Number Three, Minutes of the Cyprus Commission. Orderedengrossed on the Records of Synod.Paper Number Four, Petitions relative to Testimony Bearing. Referredto the Committee on Witness Bearing with instructions thatthey report Tuesday morning.Paper Number Five, Petition of S. E. Boyle. Referred to theCommittee on Discipline.Paper Number Six, Petition from Iowa Presbytery. Referred tothe Committee on Discipline.Paper Number Seven, Letter from the Mineola congregation ofthe Associate Presbyterian Church. Referred to the Clerk for answer.Paper Number Eight, Letter from the Irish Synod. Referred tothe Moderator for answer.Paper Number Nine, Petition from Bethel Session. Referred tothe Committee on Discipline.Paper Number Ten, Petition from the First Boston Session. Referredto the Witness Committee.The following Reports were received and referred tothe Committee on Finance.(1) Synod's Board of Trustees.(2) Church Erection.(3) Board of Control.(4) Treasurers: (a) Woman's Association, (b) Literary Fundand Printing and Sale of Minutes, (c) Board of ForeignMissions, (d) Jewish Mission.The Report of the Co-ordinating Committee was readand adopted and is as follows:THE REPORT OF THE CO-ORDINATING COMMITTEEThe Co-ordinating Committee met in the Westminster Hotel atWinona Lake, Indiana, July 24, 1942 at 9:30 A.M. The Committee

16 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEwas called to order by Samuel Edgar. R. H. McKelvey led in prayer.Officers were elected as follows: Samuel Edgar was retained aschairman; secretary, Luther McFarland; assistant secretary, RaymondHemphill. The Presbyteries were represented as follows:Colorado—Illinois—E. A. Crooks, Samuel AustinIowa—M. W. Dougherty, L. M. EdgarKansas—Thomas M. Hutcheson, J. B. SmileyNew York—E. Raymond Hemphill, S. P. FarisOhio—Luther McFarland, Robert RamboPacific Coast—Samuel EdgarPhiladelphia—F. M. WilsonPittsburgh—Remo I. Robb, S. R. DavisSt. Lawrence—R. H. McKelvey, C. D. MurphyThe departments of the Church's work were represented by thefollowing, who presented the requests of the various departmentsand explained the needs of the same.Foreign Missions—Walter McCarrollHome Missions—R. A. BlairIndian Mission—R. A. BlairSouthern Mission—R. A. BlairJewish Mission—S. E. GreerWitness Committee—W. J. ColemanTheological Seminary—E. L. McKnightMinisterial Relief—H. G. PattersonWidows and Orphans—H. G. PattersonWoman's Association—Mrs. Agnes E. SteeleGeneva College—D. H. ElliottStudents Aid—E. L. McKnightCovenanter Witness—D. R. TaggartSynod's budget for the following year was fixed at $71,400.00 andthe following amounts were granted to the various departments.Foreign Missions $20,000.00Home Missions 12,000.00Indian Mission 2,000.00Southern Mission 500.00Jewish Mission 1,200.00Witness Committee 3,000.00Theological Seminary 5,000.00Ministerial Relief L400.00Widows and Orphans 1,200.00Woman's Association 2,500.00Geneva College16i000'00Students Aid 1,800.00Covenanter Witness4^800^00Total $71,400.00The Chairman of Synod's Stewardship Committee was asked toname the two members of his committee, and bring to Synod somepractical plan of bringing information about our budget to theChurch.Luther Samuel McFarland, Edgar, Chairman Secretary

18 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEas a nurse to minister to wounded soldiers in a hospital, and now hasbeen repatriated. For answered prayer we give thanks. There weresome three hundred Americans in Hong Kong when it was captured.They were interned in Stanley prison. A statement from Dr. GordonKing, a professor at Hong Kong University, who escaped, was publishedin the Chicago Tribune, under the date of March 16, in whichhe describes conditions as he saw them. "Half of the 300 Americansinterned in Hong Kong's Stanley Prison will not survive six monthsunless conditions are improved, because they are suffering severelyfrom confinement, malnutrition and lack of medical care. Six toeight persons are crowded in narrow rooms, and each is allowed aminimum of third grade rice and vegetables for two meagre mealsdaily." From the offices of the International Missionary Council weget this picture. Conditions for the first six to eight weeks werepoor. Then the authorities permitted the setting up of a committeeof six, with a Dr. Rankin, missionary of the Southern Baptist Church,as its head. The interned group then was organized for the purposesof sanitation and education, etc. Since then conditions havebeen improved. It is understood that preliminary steps looking tothe repatriation of these interned Americans have been taken, thoughthat may require some months yet before actually accomplished. Accordingto a letter published in Glasgow May 19 from a Briton whofought with the Americans in Manila and escaped to Australia, Japanis treating interned Americans in Manila well. "All Americans andBritish now in Manila are interned in the University of Santo Thomaswhere they are under the care of Filipino Red Cross nurses. Husbandsand wives are forced to live apart in dormitories but they arepermitted to meet in the day time. All banks are closed and there isa shortage of currency."It is understood too that the missionaries in Manchuria have beenbrought down to Dairen or Tokyo in preparation for repatriation.We infer therefore that the Misses Huston and McCracken are amongthem. According to Dr. Inglehart, missionary to Japan, in a statementbefore the Foreign Missions Conference in January, said, "Theintention of the authorities is to treat the missionaries well, becauseby being in Japan these missionaries have proven that they love thecountry." Unceasing remembrance of these missionaries in ourprayers should be made in their behalf. So much for these of ourmissionaries in enemy hands.The return of Samuel Boyle in the month of October was coincidentwith the going out of Jesse Mitchel to relieve him. The wayin which the road was opened for Mr. Mitchel to get from HongKong to Lo Ting in so short a time with medical supplies and foodwas quite providential. The journey was made in just twelve days,arriving November 21. He was accorded a royal reception and ina short time was leading meetings and conducting communions, withquite remarkable facility in the use of the language after an absenceof eight years. Dr. and Mrs. Kempf too had a rather harrowing experiencein their return trip from Hong Kong to Tak Hing, beingsuffer." intervals. been dried plete. from to are exposed transmit now their remarkably fruits, The to being source bombing, Dr. money fall wheat, cabled Scott of of well; by Hong financial and etc., wrote cable to have our the Kong to under missionaries journey hand. a supplies, the cut good Bank date off So requiring supply but our of if China finally funds December missionaries South of three foods—milkin run a China Kweilin. way weeks 25 low, for was at "We will to regular a Funds sugar found com­have time not

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 19CYPRUS: War conditions in Cyprus radically upset normal workingconditions. Evacuation orders from the British authoritiesbrought about the transfer of the Academy in Larnaca to Lefkara, avillage in the mountains about twenty-seven miles from Larnaca,and of the Girls' School in Nicosia to Kyrenia, a town on the northerncoast of the Island. The transfers were successfully accomplishedthough this was no small undertaking for the Academy, for it involvedthe transfer of thirty-nine truck loads of school equipmentand the renting of fifteen buildings in Lefkara. The army rents andoccupies the school property in Larnaca. In spite of these radicallychanged conditions, the Academy had a remarkably successful yearwith 225 pupils, 85 of them boarders. The latest letters dated April24 indicate that all are well. Mr. Weir passed through a harrowingexperience of bombing in the month of August in Larnaca whenone of our church members was killed. This account was publishedin the March 25 issue of The Covenanter Witness.The Girls' School now in Kyrenia has four buildings situated onthe Nicosia road. Three of them are used as dormitories and theother one as school premises. They all have big gardens aroundthem. While the day students are few, the boarders are more thanthirty. The total attendance however is only about one-third of whatit was in Nicosia. Miss McCrea finds the outlook for the future unpromisingunless they can get back to Nicosia this coming fall. Sofar the threatened Axis drive for the control of the Near Eastthrough Cyprus and Syria has not come off, and please God, maybenever will. In any case all our missionaries are safe and well, andfunds are being transmitted regularly by cable.SYRIA: The schools in Latakia have had approximately a 40 percent increase in attendance on account of the shift in the politicalcontrol of Syria brought about by the war. This has resulted in anincreased demand for English. The total enrollment rose to fivehundred. Our missionaries are well and funds are transmitted bycable. Mr. and Mrs. Chester T. Hutcheson and family returned lastsummer via India, Singapore, and the Pacific to Vancouver, Canada.The account of their trip was published in The Covenanter Witness.MISSIONARIES AT HOME: Miss Adams and Mrs. Boyle and childreturned in February of last year. Mr. Boyle came home last October.Mr. Hutcheson has been living in Lawrence, Kansas, and takingwork in the University. Mr. Boyle has been studying in WheatonCollege, Illinois, and Miss Adams in the Biblical Seminary, NewYork City. At the specific request of Mr. Boyle the "Sam BoyleFund" was discontinued with the end of the last financial year,March 31, 1942. His salary is now paid from the General Fund thesame as the ' other missionaries. This will require an increase inthe Board's allotment in the Synodical budget. It is expected that allof these missionaries will secure temporary employment in thiscountry when their furlough period expires. This will make an extendedlist of missionaries-in-waiting but not on salary. They areas follows: Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Caskey,Mr. and Mrs. Lester Kilpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Vos, Mr. andMrs. Philip Martin, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Hutcheson, Mr. and Mrs. S. E.The by Boyle Pennsylvania, in the local Board, and College ministers, Miss arranged Hill co-operation Mary representatives church Adams. for on a one with December day of.the conference brethren 9. Seminary This on was and Foreign Beaver participated College,.and Falls, Missions in

20 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEby a delegation from the Board. This conference was both opportuneand eminently worthwhile. It is one method of developing a supportingconstituency for the foreign mission work of the CovenanterChurch.WHEN THE WAR ENDS: Let us look at the situation that willconfront the Board and the Church when the war ends. Furloughswill be long overdue for some of our missionaries, and perhaps allof them should come home to recuperate after the strain of livingfor years under war conditions. To name them, we have in additionto the Misses Barr and McCracken in process of repatriation, theMisses Dean, Scott, and Stewart from South China; the Hays andMiss McElroy from Syria; and the Weirs and Miss Reade from Cyprus,to say nothing of the Kempfs, Jesse Mitchel and Miss McCrea.Here are twelve to fifteen persons to be brought home within a yearor two after the war ends. It is likely that each passage will be notless than $300.00 and may be much more. This will involve an expenditureof approximately four thousand dollars. If a correspondingnumber of missionaries is sent out to replace them the totaltravel expenditure will approximate eight thousand dollars. Weneed to face this situation now and begin to prepare for it. In viewof this prospective extraordinary expenditure should the Board considerthe closing of our field in Manchuria and the transfer of ourwork there to some other mission? The Board is also consideringthe wisdom of setting up an emergency travel fund now to meettravel requirements when the war ends. It has also appointed asurvey committee to study the entire scope of our overseas work todetermine if possible the maximum number of missionaries ourChurch can support, and what would seem to be the most effectivedistribution of a limited number of missionaries. These questionsare raised now to prepare us in some measure for what may lieahead of us when the war ends.THE BOARD'S BUDGETExpendituresSyria $ 9,453.19Cyprus 2,936.95South China 7,093.19Manchuria 2,414.87Home Base 712.85Total $22,611.05ReceiptsLiving Donors $10,715.59Bequests 4,944.24Interest, dividends 3,273.64Total $18,933.47Balance from 1941 $ 7,062.16Balance April 1, 1942 $ 3,384.58REMARKSIt is to be noted that the treasurer closed his books on March 31,and this statement shows the balance on April 1. Between April 1and April 23 the remittance from Mr. Tibby's office came in to theamount year. $10,800.00. On of April $7,422.65. This 23 favorable therefore This balance amount the treasurer is only credited had because in to hand the Messrs. approximatelynew Mitchell, financial

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 21Caskey, Kilpatrick, Vos and Martin are no longer on the salary list,and because the treasurer cashed securities held to the amount of$4,307.86 credited above under the head of bequests. Except forthese two facts the Board would have begun the current financialyear with an overdraft. How many of these missionaries-in-waitingcan be put back on the salary list without causing an overdraft immediatelyis the problem which now confronts the Board and theChurch.We make the following recommendations:1. That the Commission in Cyprus be reappointed with the followingmembers: W. W. Weir, Moderator; Ministers: Y. D. Mugrditchianand Argos Zodiades; Elders: Christos Kyriakos, H. D. Mouradian,G. Gulliserian; and that the Commission be authorized, inconsultation with the Board, to add other elders if advisable.2. That the Commission in Syria be reappointed with the followingmembers: Ministers; Herbert A. Hays, Moderator, Khalil Awad,Hanna Besna, Ibrahim Besna; Elders: C. T. Hutcheson, Hanna Midani,Boulas Sarka; and that the Commission be authorized, in consultationwith the Board, to add other elders if advisable.3. That the Minutes of China Presbytery, having been reviewedby the Corresponding Secretary of the Board, be declared regular.4. That the Church continue its collection for China Relief.5. That the successors to F. M. Wilson, F. M. Foster, W. C. Mc­Clurkin and R. W. Duncan, whose term has expired, be chosen bySynod.6. That Robert Dodds Edgar, pastor of the Third Church, NewYork City, and elder Alexander Geddes of the Third Church, beadded to the membership of the Board.7. That Synod approve of the appointment of six delegates to representour Church at the Christian World Mission Convocation to beneld in Cleveland, Ohio, December 6-10, 1942.Respectfully submittedThe Board of Foreign Missions(By Walter McCarroll)The Report of the Jewish Mission Board was read. Theitem on vacancies on the Board was referred to the Committeeon Nominations. The Report was adopted as follows:REPORT OF THE JEWISH MISSION BOARD"I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase.""Who then is Paul and who is Apollos but ministers?" "Neither is hethat planteth anything, neither he that watereth; but God that giveththe increase."More and more is the truth of these statements driven home to us.The work has been carried on along the same lines as in the past.The mother's meetings continue to be the outstanding and mosthopeful part of the work. If it is true that "the hand that rocks thecradle is the hand that rules the world," then we can take couragefrom this part of the work. One Jewish mother, who, for someintervals, (humanlyher hatred isspeaking)a for strong theunaccountableMessiah dyed-in-the-wool and reason,New Jewess,attendsTestament. andtheseis most Hermeetingspresence outspokenat

22 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEgives some of the believing mothers the opportunity for witnessing,which same they do with vigor.One of the faithful mothers passed away during the year. Twohave been most zealous in distributing tracts and Gospels amongtheir neighbors, both Jew and Gentile, witnessing as they go theirway.The Sabbath services are discouraging. Added to the previouslymentioned anti-Sabbath influences there is added another one, namely,the demand for seven-day war work. Some who desire to cometo the mission are hindered because of this.The Russian Christians, as in past years, hold meetings on Saturdayevenings in the Mission building. They give definite indication ofbeing sincere, earnest Christians.We have meetings daily except Mondays. Scripture memorizinghas an outstanding place in all of these meetings.We herewith record our appreciation of the many gifts contributedso generously by individuals, organizations and congregations.The recipients receive these gifts most gratefully.Our workers report the average attendance as follows: Mothers'meetings, 23; Juniors—Thursdays, 15; Girls' Group—Tuesdays, 14;Sabbath School, 11; Boys' Group—Wednesdays, 7; L.T.L.—Saturdays,7; Noon-hour group—Daily, 5; Juniors—Sabbath evenings, 5; Girls'Patriotic Club—Saturdays, 4; Girls' sewing class—Thursdays, 4;Visits to homes, 648; letters and cards written, 274; interviews, 216.Bibles and Bible portions distributed—192. Tracts, etc. freelybroadcast.The Board asks Synod for $1,200, and appointed S. E. Greer, withF. L. Stewart as alternate, to represent the Board before the CoordinatingCommittee, and also on the floor of Synod.The terms of Mrs. S. E. Greer and J. M. Steele expire with thismeeting of Synod and their successors should be chosen.Respectfully A resolution submitted, of congratulation to the Bellefontaine congregationPeoples, was Secretary read and adopted. It is as John follows:Whereas the Bellefontaine congregation is one of our oldest congregationsand though small in number have carried on the work tothe best of their ability, through adversity and self-sacrifice, havingduring my pastorate built a chapel to care for the spiritual needs ofa people less fortunate in this world's goods; and last but not least,have still further extended their efforts in the providing of a parsonagefor their minister,Be it resolved and recorded in the Minutes of Synod, that theSynod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church hereby offer its congratulationsand best wishes to the Bellefontaine congregation fortheir effort and whole-hearted diligence in carrying on the work ofour denomination.SignedH. G. Foster

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 23The Moderator announced the following Committees:COMMITTEES APPOINTED BY THE MODERATORNominationsJ. C. MathewsRobert McConachieD. Howard ElliottW. George MilliganDavid BennettFinanceM. S. McMillanWaldo MitchelJ. E. McElroyLloyd M. EdgarJohn K. PeoplesDisciplineH. G. PattersonR. W. CaskeyOwen F. ThompsonJ. H. BraumR. E. SmithTime and PlaceJ. D. EdgarF. E. AllenJ. G. McElhinneyC. K. GreerHoward W. GilchristTraveling FundA. D. Robband Financial Agents of the PresbyteriesColoradoW. G. RobbClaude C. BrownZenas McMurtryIllinoisE. R. HemphillC. T. CarsonD. M. McGibbonIowaWalter McClurkinPhilip MartinSamuel AustinTO EXAMINE RECORDS OF PRESBYTERIESKansasF. F. ReadeT. M. SlaterS. P. FarisNew YorkJ. K. RobbLuther McFarlandElmer GrahamOhioPaul ColemanLester E. KilpatrickJas. B. SmileySt. LawrenceF. H. LathomR. C. AdamsJohn KennedySTANDING COMMITTEESPacific CoastJ. G. VosG. R. SteeleRobert RamboPhiladelphiaAndrew J. McFarlandD. R. WilcoxJ. C. CalderwoodPittsburghSamuel EdgarJohn O. EdgarR. S. McCloyDevotional Exercises Signs of the Times PsalmodyJ B Willson G. M. Robb M. W. DoughertyJ. Ren Patterson W. J. McBurney Armour J. McFarlandF L Stewart F. M. Wilson S. Bruce WillsonRoss Latimer W. R. White D. C. WardJohn Kennedy W. C. Gibb R. E. DillThe Court was adjourned in prayer by W. G. Robb.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 25the fiscal year just closed, this system, if system it could becalled, has been changed so that the managing editor becomes treasurer,except that he must still call on Mr. Tibby for budget funds tosupplement the funds coming from the subscribers.Another unfortunate situation confronts us each year. The majorpart of the subscription money comes in at the last of the fiscal year,practically none during the first four months of the year. The subscriptionmoney is used to complete the closing fiscal year, and theyear for which these same subscribers have paid starts the paper outpenniless. Moreover the whole year's supply of paper must also bebought in the early months of the fiscal year, and the bill becomesdue for payment.This puts Mr. Tibby in a very awkward position; he must advanceus nearly our full allotment from the Budget, or even allow us tooverdraw at times, if publication is to continue, for The ServicePrint Shop has also been working on little or no margin, and wasfurnished no payroll fund to start off with. Had we been allowed todraw the full amount of our appropriated funds in former years andto keep the unused balance until a working fund was obtained, wewould have been in comparative comfort now. Mr. Tibby has donethe best he honestly could for us, and perform his duties as thebanker trustee of the Church. We are asking that he be allowed tocontinue to give us our appropriated amounts as we need them, andeven allow us to overdraw a reasonable amount when emergenciesarise until funds come in.Perhaps part of the difficulty of the last nine years during whichD. R. Taggart has been managing editor, has arisen from the closeestimates made on the share of the budget needed for our work; andin the adjustments in the Co-ordinating Committee, we pared theseestimates further, in order that the Budget might be compressedwithout unnecessarily limiting other departments. This caused uneasinesson the part of the Treasurer, and some anxious correspondencetoward the end of the year when it looked as though we wouldswamp the treasury with an overdraft. Here again we say that Mr.Tibby was fulfilling his trust. On the other hand, it should be said,that except for certain minor misunderstandings regarding certaincredits, etc., in not but one year did your Board exceed its appropriation.But on the books we have exceeded our appropriations twice inthose nine years, a total of $168.00, of which $67.49 was for the yearjust closed which ought not to be counted for we ended our fiscalyear with a balance of $222.66 in the treasury, but this includes theamount obtained by overdraft, $67.49 (see report below). On theother hand the unused appropriations during those nine years, whichwe left unclaimed from the Budget amounted to $3,748.00 or anaverage of $416.44 per year, and this out of average askings of$3,727.77. That means that we have furnished approximately 3,000subscribers, most of whom paid only $1.00 per year, The CovenanterWitness, with 16 to 32 pages every week without a single miss, on anaverage supplement of $3,311.33, or approximately $1.10 (supplement)per subscriber.Rising paper number due creased The to stock, any Costscost of increased subscribers, of justifying partly our publication due remuneration itself? partly to the due larger has to risen, the Covenanter Managing partly increased due Witness; Editor. cost the of not Is labor increased the at in­and all

26 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThe first year of the present regime, 1933-1934, we asked for anappropriation of $3,500 on the insistence of the Co-ordination Committee,though we were sure that we did not need that much. Thanksto collecting years of unpaid subscriptions, we claimed only $1,813.63.The next year likewise money came in from old debts, and weclaimed $2,615.92; the third year $3,200. From that year on we askedfor amounts from $3,700 to $3,900, and this last year we passed forthe first time the $4,000 mark in our asking, namely $4,200. We actuallyused less than $4,100.The Larger WitnessTo many perhaps, the larger Witness is needless expense, an extravagantluxury, or an aggravated nuisance. Perhaps these personsare blessed with an over-abundance of reading matter, better orworse than The Witness. They may not be open to persuasion. Butfor many The Covenanter Witness is the only religious reading theyhave aside from the Bible. The 16 page paper allowed for the following:the front page, with limited space; five pages for currentevents, editorial comments, and features; four pages of Lesson Helpsand Prayer Meeting Helps; six pages of news; nothing for the children,little of interest to the young people except the news. The newsand lesson helps occupied nearly 65% of the space, leaving five andone-half pages, into which to put the articles that were of minor interestto the rising generation, together with what could be crowdedin of more interesting nature.In the larger Witness, we have the possibility of carrying out thatimportant injunction, "Feed my lambs," lambs whose appetites maybe guided to seek pastures in the church paper later in life. It allowsroom for as many writers of our own church as are able and willingto contribute their thoughts and discussions of our own churchmatters, and it also allows room for the gleanings of the bestthoughts of other periodicals. There may be those, as there havebeen in the past, who consider it dangerous to allow youth to knowthat there are Christian leaders outside of our own denomination.Stain the windows; shut in the vision. Such is not our policy.While it is true that the larger Witness does increase the cost ofour church paper by 15 or 20%, most of which comes from thebudget, we believe that the reader interest and spiritual value of thelarger paper is at least doubled. Let it be said that in the nine yearsalready referred to, during which the Church has suffered a sad netloss in numbers, we havePrintingnot lostCostinIncreasethe number of our subscribers,but We feel have free gained. to assert This field that outside the price the church which is The quite Service as much Print of anopportunity Shop has been and allowed an obligation for the as printing is an equal of The number Covenanter of adherents Witness inyour is far congregations.below that for which we could obtain the same quality and servicein any other shop practical for our church, perhaps any shop anywhere.It is so close to the non-profit level that Synod's Board ofTrustees has not been entirely satisfied that we have not reduced ournotes made to them. The situation there is not so dark as may haveappeared to them, nevertheless we have considered it wise to increasethe allowance by a few dollars (from $80, the former price, to

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 27$100), but additional service is gratis. If this brings any profit to theshop, it automatically returns to the church in dividends. The netprice cannot rise above cost.Our Subscribers are Invited to HelpSo many of the subscribers have expressed appreciation of TheCovenanter Witness that we are going to test their sincerity by askingthem to prove their words by becoming Good Will Subscribers.Our first plan was to raise the congregational rate from $1.00 to $1.25.But though we "might be much bold in Christ to enjoin thee thatwhich is convenient, yet for love's sake, we rather beseech thee . . .for without thy mind would we do nothing; that thy benefit shouldnot be as it were of necessity, but willingly." We have faith in you,brethren, that you will encourage your congregations to promote ourwork, so that they will even go beyond the average of $1.25 per subscriber.Owing to the change in plan for handling our funds taking placebefore the fiscal year was quite complete it will be necessary to givetwo separate reports, one as the account appears on Mr. Tibby'sbooks and his report to Synod, Mr. Tibby's the other Report as the account stands on ourbooks, as of March 31, 1942. Covenanter The reports Witness harmonize completely.April 1, 1941—March 31, 1942ReceiptsSubscriptions sent to us $2,075.00Share of Budget Funds 4,221.03Check returned 1,007.04 7,303.04DisbursementsOffice expenses 430.88Paper 944.69Salary, D. R. Taggart 999.96Printing 4,995.00 7,370.53April 1, 1942, Balance overdrawn 67.49Loan to the Board for The Service Print ShopApril 1, 1941, Balance 4,906.94April 1, 1942, Balance 4,904.94D. R. Taggart's ReportApril 1, 1941—March 31, 1942ReceiptsSubscriptions $3,247.90Advertising "1.82Miscellaneous 94.173,413.89Budget Funds from Mr. Tibby 4'2^'^ „„„„„,Overdraft from Mr. Tibby 67.49 7,702.41

28 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEDisbursementsLocal disbursementsOffice Help $248.28Postage 46.87Cuts 17.00Tele. & Tele 24.41Rent 100.00Books (resold) 17.12Miscellaneous 86.41 540.09Printing 4,995.00Paper Stock 944.69Salary, D. R. Taggart 999.96Balance, cash on handCurrent Year Budget222.67 7,702.41Our estimated cost for the current year is as follows:Paper stock, bought $1,299.71Salary, D. R. Taggart 1,000.00Printing 6,300.00Office and miscellaneous, estimated 400.29 9,000.00Income expected:Good Will Subscribers and others 4,000.00Asked from Budget 4,800.00Balance from last yearBalance hoped for222.67 9,022.6722.67The Print Shop LoanOne item of Mr. Tibby's report remains to be considered, namely,the loan. This loan was made five years ago by Synod's Board ofTrustees, with the consent of Synod, to purchase a print shop, ifdeemed wise by the Publication Board. We deemed it wise, thoughwith a consciousness that many of the brethren outside of the Boarddid not. There were predictions of headaches, labor troubles, disappointingfailure, and bankruptcy. On the other hand, some of usglowed rosily with enthusiasm with a vision of a printing plant belongingto the church, self paid-for, and self-sustaining. Both groupsought to be happy, for to a degree, both may say, "I told you so." Youwere right about the headaches, past, present, and future. But thereare headaches in every worth-while project. We had them while wewere having our printing done by others, and they were less susceptibleto control. Well do we remember when, with much persuasion,we were able to get the page proofs by near midnight Saturdaynight, to be returned corrected for printing early Mondaymorning. Now we are not satisfied when we cannot close the shopSaturday noon, with near 3.500 copies of The Covenanter Witness,resting quietly in their mailbags over the Sabbath, ready for theirworld-wide journeys on Monday morning.Do we have labor troubles? Not to be mentioned as such. Wehave disharmonious own initiative had labor or employees turnover, consent. more have Some than been have we released, flown like. away A not few on always inefficient the wings on their and of

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 29larger ambitions, and those we have wished well in their parting.One has been called to the colors. One or more has heard the sirensong of higher remuneration. But "ganging up" to demand higherwages, or less work, or shorter hours is unknown. We want to testifyto the loyalty of our little group, who in spite of offers of larger pay,have stayed with us, giving cheerful and happy service, respondingsympathetically to emergency calls, early and late. We have a "cleanshop." Our shop has been a school for a few boys and girls, and ifsome graduate and leave us, we hope they will always remember uskindly.As for our goal of a debt-free printing plant in five years, weconfess it is far from realized as yet. The investment has been muchlarger than we originally planned, and we hope that this has beenthe leading of Providence. Instead of the intended investment of$4,500, we have purchased equipment (mostly used) in single piecesand in lots to the extent of $10,468.17, from which we have sold, dueto duplication or replacement, material and equipment to the amountof $1,421.17, leaving a net investment of $9,047. From the Cooperestate we received a very little over $2,000. We still owe Synod'sBoard of Trustees $4,905, and the Kansas C.Y.P.U. $600.00—$5,500 inall, so that we have paid on our plant from earnings $1,500, besidesthe 6% interest which we have paid to Synod's Board of Trusteesthrough all the years. A mortgage of $418 on our plant was paid offduring the past year. But the big dividend that the plant pays to theChurch is in the reduced cost of printing. The Editor-Manager comesnear doing a 40 hour week for each department, the Print Shop andThe Covenanter Witness, but he draws but one-half of a moderatesalary from each.At times we have feared that there was a suspicion or a misunderstandingor a question or a whisper as to whether this Print Shopwas not being bought for the private interest of one or more membersof the Publication Board. It is hereby declared that all themachinery and equipment belongs by bill of sale to The ReformedPresbyterian Church of North America, and no one of us entertainsany ambition to own it privately. If any one has the faintest suspicionof any crooked dealing in any transaction of any of our affairs,then we not only invite investigation, but we insist on being investigated.Financial Statement of The Service Print ShopAssetsLiabilitiesEquipmentOwed to Synod's$9,000.00Board of Trustees $4,904.94BillsOwedReceivableto Kansas C.Y.P.U1,000.00600.00PaperOwedstock,to Otherstype metal, miscellaneous 500.00500.0010,500.006,004.94Excess of Assets over Liabilities 4,495.06Our books were audited by Mr. C. R. Horner whose certificate asto the accuracy is appended herewith.

30 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEAUDITOR'S REPORTSynod Board of Trustees of the ReformedPresbyterian Church of North AmericaGentlemen:Pursuant with instructions received from D. R. Taggart, I haveexamined the cash entries for the fiscal year, April 1, 1941 to March31, 1942, appearing in the respective cash journals of The ServicePrint Shop and The Covenanter Witness Magazine.The total receipts for the fiscal year of The Witness account was$3,413.89. The account was also reimbursed by Mr. Tibby for $403.03local expenditures, making a total of $3,816.92. Expenditures were asfollows: Sent to J. S. Tibby from the above receipts $2,075.00. Expendedlocally $1,519.26—cash on hand $222.66 making a total of$3,816.92. The cash balance has been carried forward into the followingyear and the balance and cash on hand checked with expendituresand receipts to date.The receipts from The Service Print Shop amounted to $16,978.79of which the expenditures were $16,679.82, leaving a balance of$298.97 which is accounted for in the bank account.Respectfully submittedC. R. Horner, AuditorRecommendations1. That Synod express gratitude to all those who have contributedtheir articles and columns in the making of The CovenanterWitness.2. That we express our appreciation of the services of the congregationalagents who have so faithfully collected the subscriptions andhave made possible the large paid circulation of the paper.3. That Synod endorse the plan of calling for Good Will subscribersto help carry the extra costs of The Witness, and that pastorsand elders recommend it to the generosity of their members.4. That Synod approve of the plan to continue the double numberof the paper once a month for ten months of the year.5. That we congratulate the Women's Synodical on their effort tokeep our young people in government service in touch with thechurch by sending them The Covenanter Witness.6. That Synod's treasurer be authorized to pay over to the PublicationBoard our allotment of the Budget funds as needed.7. That Synod commend to the committees and boards of thechurch the use of the church paper as a means of building unitedeffort in the church's work.8. That the successors of Paul D. McCracken and D. R. Taggart,whose terms as Board members expire this year, be chosen.9. That we request Synod to name us an additional member forthe Board.The Report of the Temperance Committee was read. Theitem The on Report vacancies as was adopted referred follows. to the Committee on Nominations.The Temperance Committee was instructed todraft a resolution for this Synod on the conditions foundin sent the to military the proper camns United of States our country, authorities. and have the same

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 31REPORT OF THE TEMPERANCECOMMITTEETo the Members of the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church:One of the most disturbing factors in our nation's present militarycrisis is the threat to national efficiency and economy inherent in ourgovernment's patronizing attitude toward the Liquor Traffic.No one forgets that national prohibition was adopted during thefirst World War. Many of the Drys are demanding some form of prohibitionnow as a necessary means of national economy and militaryefficiency. The Wets are determined that such action shall not betaken. In the blindness of their self-interest they have succeeded ingaining favors and exemptions for the Liquor Traffic which make itstand out as a notable example of partiality and unfairness in thepresence of more and more restrictions which are being laid uponbusiness and upon private citizens. Hence, the Liquor Traffic is beingdubbed in jest and in protest, "the pet" of the Administration. Certainlythe liquor leaders have been given all the rope they can use.Their plan has been and is to "pull something" for their own advantage,but we venture the prediction that in the end the old proverbwill apply once more and they will hang themselves instead.But in the meantime their advantage with our government iscause for grave concern. Millions of our young men are congregatedunder unusual conditions in army camps where alcoholic beveragesare sold with government approval and under the false assumptionthat beer is not intoxicating.In addition to the threat to our young men is the threat to victoryitself. There is no place in a mechanized army for drinkers of alcohol.In former times soldiers in the infantry and cavalry could tosome degree sweat out the alcohol. But now with increased demandfor quick, clear thinking in the management of our military equipmentthe use of alcohol by even a part of our military men mayeasily neutralize the advantage of superior equipment, cancel theeffect of all the effort and sacrifice of our civilian population and resultin the loss of crucial battles or in the loss of the war. It is almostunthinkable that any group of citizens would be so treasonably selfishas to place our country under such hazard for the purpose of politicalor financial aggrandizement. We are fighting with our historicAmerican love of freedom against dictatorship across the seas andhere is a virtual liquor dictatorship establishing itself in our verymidst. The fact that it poses as a super-patriot makes it all the moredangerous. Taxes paid by the liquor and tobacco interests may becounted as that much help given to the Axis because of the injurydone to health and interference with the efficiency of our soldiersand industrial workers.Our people need to wake up to the implications of this situationand make their protest in tones of thunder. If our administration iswedded to the Liquor Traffic so they cannot be separated, let themsuffer a common fate. All our high sounding talk about saving theworld from the greed of nationalistic dictatorship is nonsense as longas we are willing to sell the United States, body and soul, for themen paltry, ing situation. any and There indefinitely.of other requesting keeping blood-stained is It matter encouragement is reported control action of public taxes against of that the paid interest. more government the by Liquor rising letters traitors The District Traffic tide so are who they received of think than of protest can Columbia go only with by on against Congress­of regard plunder­drinks this to

32 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEfour times as much alcoholic spirits as the nation as a whole andmore than any other state or territory. Perhaps this explains why itis so hard to get action from Congress against the Liquor Traffic.But there are numerous champions of temperance in Congress whoare assuming the leadership in our fight against the liquor forces.The last Gallup poll taken early this year shows an increase of 4%in the number of those who favor national Prohibition since the lastpoll taken in November, 1940. Undoubtedly the exacting demandsof the present world war will give added impetus to some form ofcontrol for the Liquor Traffic. Temperance workers should takeevery possible advantage of this providential occasion for pressingthe fight against Beverage Alcohol.The traffic in tobacco is capitalizing on the opportunities affordedby war conditions. Consumption of cigarettes in the United Statesmore than doubled in the four years from 1915-1919. Because ofnew customers made during the first World War and because of intenseadvertising campaigns, consumption more than doubled againin the next decade. Between 1930 and 1940 consumption increased40% more and the increase continues so that now it is estimated thatthe national consumption of cigarettes amounts to 1500 annually forevery man, woman and child in the United States.An article in the July Readers Digest gives the findings of researchscientists after putting some of the most common advertisingclaims of the five leading brands of cigarettes to a laboratory test.Their conclusion was summed up very briefly by saying that thealleged superiorities of the various brands are mere "fiction." Sucha characterization of their findings is very tolerant indeed, for inreality most of these grandiose claims of the super-elegant cigaretteadvertisements may be and should be branded as misleading advertising—asolicitation of business based on a misrepresentation ofgoods. This shows the fundamental character of the whole businessin narcotics. Customers are secured in every possible way—by misrepresentationand exploitation. When once the appetite for the narcoticis established the patronage of that customer is assured on anever increasing scale and attention may be turned to securing newcustomers, young men, young women, in our best homes, in ourplaces of business, soldiers or civilians. The dream of the dealer innarcotics is always for more customers and in more cases than welike to admit he is drawing into his net the young people of ourCovenanter church.The work of your Temperance Committee the past year has proceededalong usual lines. The supplementary suggestions for thetemperance lesson in the Sabbath School for March 8 were preparedand sent out by John O. Edgar of our committee; those for June 28by Paul Coleman. An attempt has been made to keep a variety oftemperance facts before the membership of the church through theDry Facts column of The Covenanter Witness. The response of thechurch to our appeal for financial contributions on World's TemperanceSabbath in October were very gratifying. Forty-eight Sabbathmittee message representative Prohibition man, posedSchoolscountry. on was of has thesent Since twenty-six elected voted set Council ourinto of Dr.contributionspublic the president $50.00 alcohol John in annual of Washington, schools. the Coleman slides be for leading meetingwhichused the being Our is ensuing by D.C., temperanceamountedof Synod not used the in now year. National in was January, giving atoorganizations The honored member$257.85.Reform Temperance the Council Dr. temperanceJohn in ofOurAssocia­that Synod's is of Cole­Com­com­and the its

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 33Temperance Committee, we recommend that he be elected a memberof this committee to serve for one year. We have expended the sumof $77.28 in our work the past year. We have a balance on hand,April 1, 1942, of $310.30. The financial statement of the TemperanceCommittee is submitted herewith. The terms for which John O.Edgar and Mrs. J. A. McCullough were chosen members of thisCommittee have expired and their successors should be chosen atthis meeting of Synod.In view of the fact that the manufacture of beverage alcohol is aneedless waste of necessary food products at the present time whenconservation and sacrifice are being called for on every hand;And in view of the fact that alcoholic beverages are the enemy ofphysical fitness and decrease the efficiency of soldiers and industrialworkers;And in view of the fact that our citizens are being required todeny themselves more and more of the necessities of life in order tohelp our government in her defense program and industries are beingrequired to accommodate themselves at no small cost to our nationaldefense program;We recommend:1. That this Synod through its officers commend National PriceAdministrator Leon Henderson for his recent action in classifyingbeverage alcohol delivery trucks as being "unessential" in our presentnational defense program and therefore removing them fromthe list of those eligible for receiving new or recapped tires; and urgethat this policy be extended to include the beverage alcohol industry'suse of all food products and other essential war materials.2. That Synod petition Congress to prohibit the manufacture andsale of intoxicating beverages at least for the duration of the war.3. That the Synod call upon the President to exercise his authorityas Commander-in-Chief of the Army in prohibiting the sale of alcoholicbeverages, including beer, in all camps, posts and stations ofthe army, navy and marine corps of the United States.4. That Synod recommend to our congregations and their membersthat they continue to urge upon the Senate of the United Statesthe passage of the Sheppard Bill (S860) for the protection of oursoldiers in camp from liquor and vice.5. That congregations and pastors continue upon every appropriateoccasion vigorous protest against the use of beverage alcohol andtobacco because of the sin, the economic waste and the physical injuryinvolved.FINANCIAL STATEMENTReceiptsBalance in hands of J.S.T. April 12, 1941 133.94Account of J.C.M. overdrawn April 1, 1941 4.21Receipts from 48 Sabbath Schools 257.85DisbursementsAnnual membership American Business MensResearch Foundation $10.00Annual membership National TemperanceExpenses Supplies N.T. and of & Prohibition delegate P. C. in Washington Council meeting of14.00 10.00 43.28

34 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THETotal 77.28Balance in hands of J.S.T. April 1, 1942 302.35Balance in hands of J.C.M. April 1, 1942 7.95$391.79 $391.79Respectfully submittedJohn O. Edgar J. Clifford MathewsAnna C. McCulloughPaul ColemanRalph WilsonThe Report of the Woman's Association was read byMrs. Agnes E. Steele. The Report was adopted and is asfollows.REPORT OF THE WOMAN'S ASSOCIATIONTo the Moderator and Members of Synod:March 31, 1942 closed another year's work done by the Board ofManagers, which has in its care the direct responsibility of the Homefor the Aged of the Reformed Presbyterian Church.We respectfully submit this the 45th annual report of the Boardof Managers of the Reformed Presbyterian Woman's Association.We acknowledge the goodness of God and recognize His guidinghand through the year past. We rejoice in all that God has done forus and are grateful for the blessings we have received, both spiritualand temporal.The president, Mrs. Annabelle McKee, presided at the twelvemonthly meetings of the year. Three other managers, Mrs. J. M.Allen, Mrs. E. R. Carson, and Mrs. James F. MacKee had an equallygood attendance recoid, while Mrs. Mathews and Mrs. Steele wereabsent only one day.Our twelve standing committees have been active and diligent inthe prosecution of the duties committed to their care and have reportedat the monthly meetings.The. Executive Committee held two meetings during the year:the first one in May, when the standing committees were appointed;the second one in September when committees for Reception andDonation Day were appointed.The Publicity Committee had 1,000 attractive post cards of theHome made in black and white.Managers and members of the Association should use these cardsgenerously, by sending them to friends in the church and in the communitywith the purpose of increasing their interest in the Home.A new cut of the Home was also made and used in our last annual.We feel that it presents a very attractive appearance of the mainbuilding and front lawn.The lawn is beautiful and the new shrubs, vines and trees set outby our Grounds Committee are growing nicely.The wide steps shown in the cut are certainly a joy compared tothe old cinder path of former days.From some of the front windows, when the trees are leafless, oneAvenue snow, the gets tures The Ohio a in and wide view over the River. in view. winter the our on summer the sloping On when other a clear when grounds. the side day lawn we of have the Here and eye building the hill also can green side we carry looks lawn, are have as covered up the far lovely to blooming away Maple with pic­as

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35flowers and shrubs and the vegetable garden that furnishes goodthings for the table.A new lawn mower was purchased last summer which makes itmuch easier to keep the lawn looking neat and trim.We owe very much to the Church at large for the gifts our DonationSecretary reports each month, and very especially after ourAnnual Reception and Donation Day which is always the first Tuesdayof October. At this time our shelves are loaded with fruit andthe vegetable cellar walls are bulging with new goods.Through our Press Committee, meetings, parties and entertainmentsheld for our members are reported in the columns of ourchurch paper.Some local organizations have placed our Home on their calendarsand for many years have given fine programs in the Chapel. Especiallyworthy of mention are the Lucille Tuttle Club of the CommunityHouse and the Glee Club of the Allegheny High School. ThisClub is under the direction of Prof. Holmes, who has been bringinghis Glee Clubs to the Home for the last twenty-two years, with welltrained voices cheering our people in song.Societies and various groups over the Church send little personalgifts—aprons, handkerchiefs, neckties, cards, etc., to each member.Sometimes small potted plants are sent which for the time make thedining table very attractive and later are cared for by some of thewomen who are adept at plant culture.The Women's Missionary Society of the Central-Pittsburgh congregationholds one of its regular meetings each year in the Home.All the women of the Home are invited to attend this meeting and toenjoy refreshments served by the hostess society.Some of our Home members are members of the MissionarySociety of the Allegheny congregation. For some years now theyhave served as hostesses to this Society, looking forward to theoccasion with great anticipation and pleasure.These are some of the high lights that help bring messages ofcheer from without to our group within, several of whom are notable to attend any meetings beyond the four walls.As a Board we appreciate the thoughtfulness and the efforts putforth to bring sunshine into the hearts of our aged friends. "Amerry heart doeth good like a medicine" and "As iron sharpenethiron, so a man sharpeneth the countenance of a friend."We are very grateful to Dr. E. L. McKnight and to Dr. D. H.Elliott for conducting the Communions for our members in the Home.Mid-week prayer meetings are held under the leadership of theMisses Edith and Elizabeth McWilliams.The House Committee composed of two managers appointed eachmonth, stands ready to help the Matron in an emergency. Theyvisit the members bringing reports of their visits to the Boardmeetings.There has been some sickness but no lingering illness and no accidentsthat caused long suffering during the past year.We have noted how many reported, "I visited many members orPatterson feeling esting. all Mt. A Surely Our members bit pervades Lebanon, real In of farm. it 1795 history estate and a Mr. the peaceful heard two consists concerning Samuel atmosphere residence no home complaints."of Patterson our the where properties Home thoroughly.Patterson settled a site, spirit in one farm Wilkinsburg of a harmony residence farm might located be property and inter­good one the

36 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEand one-half miles east of the present town of New Alexandria,Pennsylvania, and on March 9, 1798 purchased the farm of 103 acresfor "300 pounds of lawful money of said Commonwealth." Historytells us that the first Covenanter preaching services and Communionwere held in the home of Samuel Patterson on this farm. The titleremained in the Patterson name until the last of the family, WilliamJohn Patterson, who had never married, passed away some yearsago, leaving the farm, now of 237 acres, to the Reformed PresbyterianWoman's Association for the benefit of the Home for the AgedPeople.We have had opportunities to sell the Mt. Lebanon property andthe Patterson farm. However, it was not thought advisable to sellthem at the present time.Miss Kathryn Ferguson who had formerly lived at the Home,passed away at Mayview, October 10, 1941. The funeral service washeld in the Samson Funeral Home, and was conducted by Dr. T. C.McKnight, assisted by Dr. E. L. McKnight. The interment was inour Home plot in Uniondale Cemetery.Mrs. Ellen Taylor who had become endeared to all, entered theHome July 20, 1937 and passed away November 16, 1941. Burial wasat Craftsbury, Vermont.Mrs. Margaret Slater who had been in the Home as a boardingmember, passed away December 12, 1941. Burial was in Miller'sRun.Three new names have been added to the membership roll:Mrs. Mary R. Jones of Wood Haven, Long Island, a member ofthe Second R.P. Church, New York.Mr. Samuel Jamison, a member of the First R.P. Church, Philadelphia.Mrs. Mary Williams, a member of the Central Pittsburgh R.P.Church.The following members have been added to the life membershiproll by the payment of $25.00 at one time:Dr. J. Allen Martin by himself.Dr. D. Raymond Taggart by his daughter, Miss Martha Taggart.Miss Anna Margaret Coleman by Dr. Susan W. Wiggins.Mrs. Martha Tait by W.M.S. of Chicago R.P. congregation.The name of Mrs. Margaret Lawson Millican •was added to the InMemoriam Roll through the payment of $25.00 by Rev. and Mrs.J. T. Mitchell.We wish to express thanks and appreciation to our staff ofPhysicians: Samuel L. McNaugher, M.D.; Edgar T. Chatham, M.D.;Lester E. Lacock, M.D.; J. Allen Martin, M.D.; Samuel Binstock,D.D.S.; W. E. Spill, D.O.; T. Reed Martin, M.D.; to our attorney: Mr.Frederick E. Milligan; and to our Advisory Board: Mr. J. S. Tibby,Mr. John W. Anderson, Mr. Robert A. M. Steele, who have willinglyand freely given their time and services.Mrs. Anna E. McKittrick merits our highest esteem and approvalfor the efficient manner in which she has served as matron of theHome. All the other helpers have been faithful in the performanceBertha of have the our go their Looking forth coming work been H. duty with has McKnight, satisfactorily year. back and renewed not alert over been Secretary the with hopes accomplished, perfect; months many and Respectfully yet kindnesses high of we the which anticipation rejoice year submitted for gives we that the acknowledge us for Home so inspiration the many circle. work things that to of

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 37Synod took recess until 1:30 P.M. Elder W. GeorgeMilligan led in prayer.Monday, 1:30 P.M.Synod reconvened and was led in prayer by Elder W. R.White.The minutes of the morning session were read and approved.The Report of the Board of Home Missions was read.The item on vacancies was referred to the Committee onNominations. Following the adoption of Item Three aperiod of thirty minutes was devoted to the discussion ofEvangelism under the leadership of Remo I. Robb.The Report as adopted follows.REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HOME MISSIONSThe Board of Home Missions, presenting its report to the Synod,covering another year of work, first makes thankful acknowledgmentof God's providence over our lives and efforts during the past eventfulyear. In many ways it has been a strenuous and history makingperiod. Japan's attack upon Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, inevitablydrew the United States into the terrible maelstrom of worldwar. This has caused much anxiety and perplexity to the wholechurch and has undoubtedly affected all of her missionary activityboth at home and abroad. So much of the mind and spirit energyof the people is consumed in the war effort that it seems there isonly a small residue left to carry on the work of the church.However, there never has been a period in history when the Gospelwas more needed. It is by no means the time to slacken the missionaryor evangelistic effort of the church. The hour calls for renewedconsecration to the unfinished tasks of the Kingdom of ourLord. Your Board of Home Missions is anxious to keep the entirechurch zealous in its missionary spirit and alert to its responsibilitiesto preach the gospel for the salvation of the lost and to declare thedoctrines of the kingdom in all the communities where our churchesare located.One of the chief ways of striving for this objective is through ourCommittee on Evangelism, which has sought to lead the church inthis effort, as the following report of that committee will show.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON EVANGELISMDear Fathers and Brethren:Your Committee on Evangelism respectfully reports:Following the meeting of Synod last year, your chairman receivedword from several pastors saying that the "Covenant RenewalService" as it was held at that meeting was an inspiration and ahelp. A few stated that they had not known that the pledge to doevangelistic work was so clearly set forth in our Covenant.In the fall the Committee was enlarged by the addition of twohinney, members D.D. from and the Mr. College Brown Hill Sterrett. congregation, the Rev. J. G. McEl­

38 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThe Committee arranged for a Supper Conference on Evangelismfor Pittsburgh Presbytery. This was held in the North Side Y.M.C.A.,Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was well attended by delegates from theentire Western Pennsylvania area, particularly from Pittsburgh andBeaver Falls. After supper together, the program of the evening wasoffered. There was praise, prayer, discussion, questioning, and a wordof challenge to return to our places and WORK.Shortly before the new year, the chairman mailed cards to all thecongregations of the church, asking pastors and workers what progresswas being made toward carrying out Synod's proposed programof last year. The response was by no means complete, but it was representative.A Congressman has stated that if he receives as many aseight communications from a locality respecting any particular subject,he knows that the subject is a live one. If this may be taken asanything of a standard, then Evangelism is a live subject in theCovenanter Church. Replies came from every Presbytery of theChurch and from nearly fifty per cent of the congregations.Not all replies were encouraging. One wrote of a congregationrapidly scattering to fields of industry, and of a Sabbath School"putting off his armor through infirmity of the flesh." Another sessiondecided that the regular weekly preaching of the pastor was asufficient evangelistic plan. Some congregations set up rather meagerorganizational forms of evangelism. "A committee was appointed,"but no particular instructions were given and no definite outwardresults could be tabulated. Admittedly a committee is the first step,but so often the first step is not followed by the second step of aplan for action which involves the entire people.Some congregations are linked to definite Evangelistic Movements.One congregation evangelizes through a community ChristianEducation program. It has also a mission school run almost entirelyby the young people. The Child Evangelism Fellowship, the DailyVacation Bible School, these and many other movements providedefinite points of contact for the presentation of the Gospel. Theyhave the advantage, too, of being already organized, so that the manydetails of a program need not be wrought out by inexperiencedhands.Real energy is being spent in many localities in working out programssuited to particular conditions. Old-fashioned but genuine revivalservices have been held in several congregations with encouragingresults. One pastor builds his program of evangelism thus:"My program includes these objectives, and I do not think we canbuild up the Church unless they are sought after:a. To hold the members we now have.b. To bring in other members of the families of our present members.c. To get our present members to live rightly, especially in thematter of honesty.d. To go after the outsiders; and what inducement is there for theoutsider if it does not succeed?In e. f. revivals there designed this Praying ing, Greater was teaching, connection to when always." efficiency Christianize the Dr. South singing, your Jonathan China all chairman the financing, matters Goforth Christians.mission recalls janitoring, concerning conducted during that his the etc. one a series father's church—preach­of of greatest meetings ministry

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 39Another original program provides for:a. A canvass of homes around the church with a view to increaseattendance at the Worship and Sabbath School hours.b. To head this up, the Session employed a half-time congregationalmissionary.c. Evangelistic sermons preached regularly.d. A Catechetical class organized for enquirers.e. Distribution of 1000 printed invitations to people to attendChurch.f. The people praying more.This particular program was in force before January, and thewriter stated "The results so far are very satisfactory. A good manynew pupils of the Sabbath School and quite an addition to the attendanceat the worship hours. The increase is quite noticeable."The following was suggested this year as a plan for CooperativeEvangelistic Meetings:a. A group of congregations arrange for meetings on the same dates,and arrange a circuit from one congregation to the other.b. On the opening date, each minister moves along the circuit onestep and preaches at that place that evening.c. The next day each moves on to the second step and so on for allthe dates agreed on. On the last day he would be home for theconcluding service.d. This plan provides for:(1) A series of Evangelistic meetings in each congregation of agroup.(2) Every pastor concerned would be faced with doing his bestevangelistic work.(3) Every congregation would be faced with the responsibility ofdoing personal work, and boosting the meetings without thepastor there to do it for them.(4) The meetings would have the added attraction of variety bothin presentation and personality.(5) Each congregation would bear the traveling expenses of itsown minister.(6) The minister would get his stated salary during the period andhis entertainment would also be furnished in the various congregations.Otherwise his services would be free.(7) The meetings might well be concluded with Communion withevery man ministering in his own pulpit.(8) Careful and prayerful preparation.This plan has been discussed by ministers in at least two Presbyteries,but it has not yet been undertaken anywhere. While it hassome objections, it has also the merit of bringing a group of congregationsinto the spirit and work of soul winning at the same time.A new field for evangelistic work is opening in the army, navy,and marine camps all over the country. Nearly every congregation hassons somewhere in the service. Contacts may be made through themwith unconverted buddies whom they desire to bring to Christ.Tracts, letters, Testaments, and a stream of mailable material may befor furnished samples plans, Vigorous Christ. but to our in send Your evangelization the boys to will committee anyone or to sent work who directly does has at wishes the not a to sizable winning those lie them.whom stock skilfully of souls. we of suitable wish wrought Plans to are reach tract out of

40 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEvalue only in presenting a general course of action that may befollowed. Your committee simply has not enough information tobuild plans that will meet the conditions of communities hundreds ofmiles apart. Attempts to frame broad outlines that are suitableeverywhere have thus far resulted only in a multiplicity of itemswhich commend themselves to very few. Therefore, your committeepresents no plan to be adopted. We remind the church again of thefields of endeavor suggested by our ministers through this year'ssurvey:a. Within the congregation.b. In your immediate community.c. A cooperative effort within the Presbytery.We suggest also the general plans that are found to be effective:a. Personal work. This is essential to all evangelistic endeavor.b. Family visitation.c. Evangelistic meetings.Let us remember that we are bound by solemn vows to God toproclaim the gospel to lost humanity, especially within the fields towhich we have been called, and continue to do the work of an evangelist.The Evangelistic CommitteeRev. Remo I. Robb, Chairman Mr. C. E. BellesRev. J. G. McElhinney, D. D. Mr. M. F. MurphyRev. J. B. WillsonMr. Brown SterrettThe maintaining of the work across the entire church requirethat some of our congregations receive help from the Home MissionFunds. These appropriations were made at an all day meeting ofthe Board held May 25, 1942 and will be listed as one of the generalrecommendations of this report.The meeting of Synod being so late this year it was necessary toput this schedule into operation at the regular time, the first of June,without your approval. This was done, however, with the definiteunderstanding that any one, or all, of them might be referred backto the Board, by action of Synod, for further consideration andchange.Seattle, Rose Point, Quinter and Stafford are to be congratulatedfor becoming THE self-supporting FINANCIAL REPORT during the OF past HOME year. MISSIONS Letters of appreciationBalance were overdrawn sent to them. April 1, 1941 $8,867.07Receipts during the year 12,262.45Expenses 8,840.99Balance overdrawn April 1, 1942 5,445.61Our request for Home Missions this year. ... 12,000.00SOUTHERN MISSIONThe reports from this field during the year have been intereand encouraging. The general activities have been: Morning andevening worship, Sabbath School, Juniors, C.Y.P.U., Prayer Meeting,Ladies Missionary Society, Young Women's Missionary Society,

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 41Mothers' Club, Recreations for boys and girls, Kindergarten, VacationBible School, Bible Reader's Club, Sales of used clothes and bazaargoods, the distribution of literature and the correspondence necessaryto acknowledge goods received. The superintendent has spoken beforecolored congregations and high schools. He has also attendedboth white and colored ministers' association meetings.The report concerning these lines of endeavor shows that theyhave been prosecuted with much earnestness and zeal and that thepeople have responded to the program with cordial and willing mindsand hands.The Bible Readers' Club has an enrollment of 100. This activitycontinues to enlist an interest in Bible reading.The used clothes and bazaar sales have been surprisingly successful.The total receipts this year amounted to $1,002.35. Last year'ssales totaled $769.39. We have a considerable stock of goods still onhand. Summer dresses are being sold now. These sales help manypeople to respectable appearance and furnish our workers with manycontacts they would not otherwise have. In cases of real need garmentsare given "without money and without price."The recreational activities have been carried on through the yearwith sustained interest. Mrs. Rebecca Coleman Evans has conductedthe work for the girls and the superintendent for the boys.The kindergarten has had an average attendance for the year offorty-one. The children are receiving fine instruction from bothMrs. Rebecca Coleman Evans and Miss Margaret Evans. There havebeen some additions to the Sabbath School from this source.Claude Brown, having graduated from the Seminary this spring,has been appointed to serve the Selma congregation as stated supplyfor one year. During this time Mr. Brown is to do the preachingand have charge of the pastoral work. He was ordained by the IllinoisPresbytery early in June and began his work under this appointmentaround the 15th of June. The church should be mindfuiof him in prayer that God will use him mightily among his own peoplein that community.E. A. Crooks will continue for the present as superintendent ofthe Mission in general, and will cooperate in the preaching as he andMr Brown shall arrange. He will study the possibilities of someWitness and Reform work that might be done through speaking engagementsthat may be made in the larger community around Selma.He and Mrs. Crooks will also have charge of the used clothes saleand bazaar.FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE SOUTHERN MISSIONThe Board hopes and prays that God will bless the entire workof the Balance church at April Selma 1, and 1941 that $ 1,393.37 the pastoral work under this newand young Receipts leadership during from the year among the colored people themselves 2,251.80 mayprove Expenses to be a new incentive to go forward in the accomplishment 1,523.39 ofmuch good Balance toward April the 1, progress 1942 of the kingdom of God 2,121.78 in that place.Request for Southern Mission for ensuing year 500.00

42 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THETHE INDIANMISSIONThe report from the Indian Mission shows that the work has beengoing along in a very acceptable manner. Mr. Adams has kept theclasses at the Fort Sill School throughout the year and has met withgood success in this line of endeavor. A good many helpful meetingshave been held in the various homes through the past year.Mr. Adams and his family have been at the Indian Mission aboutsixteen years. He has worked hard and has proven himself a goodman for the position through the years, and the members of hisfamily have been helpful in associations with the Indians.Now that a change in leadership of the work in this field is beingeffected, the Board is happy to assure Synod that its relationswith Mr. Adams have been pleasant and agreeable. Moreover it is apleasure to record that his work through the years has been of ahigh order and very satisfactory. He has persistently manifested thespirit of a true missionary, and he goes from this special ministry,where he has served so well, into the pastorate with the commendationof this Board which, we believe, is representative of the attitudeof the whole church.Mr. Adams is now located as pastor of our Beulah congregation.His installation there took place July 15, 1942. We hope and praythat this may prove a long and mutually helpful pastorate.This change having been made, the Board faces the problem ofsecuring another leader to take up the work among the Indians. Theprayers of the whole church are requested, that we may be guidedaright in our decisions concerning this matter.Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Ward were appointed to go to the Mission fora period of three months beginning the first of July, to carry outsome repair work on the buildings and grounds which has beenplanned for some time. They are also carrying on the church andmissionary activities during this time.FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE INDIAN MISSIONBalance overdrawn April 1, 1941 $ 1,828.64Receipts during the year 2,043.79Expenses 1,779.32Balance overdrawn April 1, 1942 1,564.17Our request for the Indian Mission is 2,000.00GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONSThe Board recommends:1. That successors to E. L. McKnight, Robert Clarke, R. A. Blair,J. G. McElhinney, J. S. Tibby and J. M. Allen, whose terms of officeon the board expire this year, be chosen by Synod.2. That Synod take note of the fact that A. W. Smith has movedoutside the bounds of the Board's stated place of meeting.3. That a period of at least thirty minutes be given, in connectionwith the consideration of this report, to special and prayerful discussionof Evangelism, under the leadership of Remo I. Robb, the chairmanof the Committee.4. That the Board be granted the sum of $1,000.00 in addition toments Board's the 5. amounts That during discretion, the the set following year. forth further for supplements stated applications supplements, be approved: and to emergency be used adjust­at the

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 43Illinois PresbyteryPrinceton—$350.00 for stated supply, the congregation to raisethe same amount or more.Iowa PresbyteryLake Reno—$600.00Winnipeg—$600.00 for pastor or stated supply, the period ofsupply being not less than six months.Kansas PresbyteryBlanchard—$300.00Eskridge—$500.00 for pastor or stated supply.New York PresbyteryWhite Lake—$300.00Ohio PresbyteryBellefontaine—$400.00Cincinnati—$650.00 for stated supply, congregation asked toraise $750.00.Hetherton—$400.00Utica—$200.00 for stated supply for six months, the understandingbeing that in this period the present stated supplywill seek a new location.Pacific Coast PresbyteryFresno—$450.00 for pastor or stated supply, the period of supplybeing not less than six months.Portland—$250.00 for half time preachingPittsburgh PresbyteryBear Run and Mahoning—$450.00Connellsville—$600.00 for pastor or stated supply.Eastvale—$500.00 for pastor or stated supply.Millers Run—$300.00 for stated supply.Union—$450.00Youngstown—$750.00 for pastor or stated supply.St. Lawrence PresbyteryLochiel—$600.00, congregation asked to raise $400.00.Toronto—$400.00 for six months, the understanding beingthat in that period the present stated supply will seek anew location.Total—$9,050.00The Board of Home Missions,T. C. McKnight, SecretaryThe following resolution was presented by T. M. Slaterand adopted by Synod. The naming of the Committeecalled for in the resolution was referred to the Committeeon Nominations.Because the three hundredth anniversary of the signing of t"Solemn League and Covenant" will occur in 1943, and in that yearwe will also reach the three hundredth anniversary of the calling ofthe "Westminster Assembly of Divines," this Synod believes.First, that the religious and historical importance of these two

44 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEgreat anniversaries justifies their worthy recognition throughout theyear in the preaching, the mid-week, and the young people's servicesof our Church, culminating in an evening service at next Synod, devotedto the celebration of these events.Second, that a Committee should now be appointed to servethroughout the year in the carrying out of this program.The Report of the Committee on Christian Educationwas read. In connection with the adoption of Item ThreeJ. D. Edgar and G. M. Robb addressed the court. The Reportas adopted follows.REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAt our last meeting of Synod, a little over a year ago, this Committeeproposed a Standard of Achievement in Christian Educationfor our Church. This standard was accepted by Synod and mimeographedcopies were given to each member of Synod. Later copieswere sent to congregations not represented at Synod. This Standardwas also published in the church paper, and in the Minutes of Synodfor last year. According to this program, points were given for increasein average attendance in the Sabbath School, for VacationBible Schools, teacher's training classes, meetings of officers andteachers, classes in week day religious instruction, home department,mission Sabbath Schools, and for daily reading of the Scriptures. Alltogether it was possible for a congregation to win 1,000 points.We did not send out letters with return postage asking for acheck up on this Standard, but we did ask for results in The CovenanterWitness. Only six congregations responded. The score ofthese six ran from 359 points to 825, with an average score of slightlyover 500 points out of a possible thousand. It is hard to saywhether this represents a fair picture of the entire Church. If so weare only about fifty per cent efficient in our Christian Education program.We trust that another year with more reports will show adecided improvement.We do know that some of our congregations tried a VacationBible School for the first time this year with gratifying results. Oneminister, reporting such a school said, "I wonder if any Daily VacationBible School that is really a Bible School is anything but a sucoess."He went on to say that theirs, though only one week inlength, "was satisfactory to everyone, to pupils, to parents and tothe community in general." Such reports encourage the Committeeto keep on with its work. We hope the time will come when everycongregation in the church will do something more than meet thebare necessities of teaching in the Sabbath School.Another project carried out by this Committee during the yearwas the publishing of the Graded Bible Questions in the form ofgames. These were the work of Rev. Paul Coleman and Rev. D. RayWilcox. They were printed by our Service Print Shop. Of 500 setsprinted, two-thirds are already sold, and most of the guarantee fundhas been returned again in sales. The total cost was some $123.00.hausted Mr. the has in our Synod, Tibby been Sabbath we paid and will back Schools have the $85.00 rest to paid out and Mr. was out. of Junior Tibby. paid the These fund out Societies. When games of designated sales. the have stock Some been for in of this very hand the work popular money is by ex­

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 45Some material along Christian education lines has been furnishedto our Church paper for publication by members of our Committee.Since no members of our Committee live near Chicago we askedRev. J. D. Edgar to represent us at the annual conference of theInternational Council of Religious Education which is held each yearin Chicago in February. This year at that Conference the UnitedChristian Education Advance was formally launched. This is aunited action to reach every person with Christian teaching in thehome, in the church, and in the communities of our land. Forty denominationsand thirty State Councils, City and County Councils areworking together through the International Council of ReligiousEducation. Following this Conference, 135 one day conventions wereheld in forty-one states. Our committee does not know how manyof our ministers attended these one day conventions. We do howeverapprove of this Christian Education Advance Movement whichemphasizes Christian Family Week, Religious Education Week, ReligiousCensus or community surveys, Vacation Bible Schools, HomeChurch co-operation, religious use of radio, Christian action on socialproblems, the serving of migrant populations, and the cultivating offamily religion, as well as many other important projects.We would present the following resolutions for Synod's approval:1. That the Standard of Achievement, launched a little over ayear ago, be continued and that congregations and Presbyteries beurged to cooperate in every way they can in promoting this program.2. That our Church cooperate in every way possible with theUnited Christian Education Advance in striving to reach with Christianteaching every person in every home in every church and inevery community.3. That J. D. Edgar and G. M. Robb be heard for five minutes inregard to the work of this Committee.4. That $100.00 be allowed from the literary fund for the carryingon of the work of this Committee.5. Since making out the report for this Committee we have receivedcopies of a proposed booklet on baptism. We ask the privilegeof printing this booklet as revised by our Committee.Frank The H. Report Lathom of the Committee on Bible Reading wasread. The Item requesting new members Paul Coleman on the Committeewas referred to the Committee R. on W. Nominations. Caskey The Reportfollows.W. C. McClurkinD. Ray WilcoxREPORT OF COMMITTEE ON BIBLE READING"Fainteth my soul for thy precious salvation,Yet do I put all my hope in Thy Word."In a time when "men's hearts (are) failing them for fear, andfor looking after those things which are coming on the earth," thechildren of God have a sure word of prophecy which causes themto sing with assurance,

46 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THE"For evermore in heaven, O Lord,Thy Word is settled fast;And unto generations allThy faithfulness shall last."Now, as never before, we need to search the Scriptures dailyand to so fill our minds and hearts with its doctrines, commandments,promises, examples, songs, revelation and glory, that we willbe able to stand against all the wiles of the devil and the fury ofmen gone mad.It is the purpose of this Committee to encourage the habit ofregular, daily Bible Reading; not simply to receive credit for readingso many verses each morning and evening, but to give the Spiritof God the opportunity to speak to our minds about the Lord JesusChrist and our desperate need of Him. We pray that the Lord willrichly bless every one of these Bible readers in the faithful exerciseof this Christian duty. It may begin as a duty but it soon developsinto an everlasting joy.Certificates and DiplomasWe are happy to report that we sent out a total of 152 certificatesand diplomas this year to those who had completed the requiredreadings for 1942. This is an increase of 31 over last year, and 57over the previous year. There were 44 who received certificates forthe first time this year. Nineteen completed the six-year course andreceived Bibles and Diplomas. Nine of these were Quinter people.Eleven certificates went to the Kilraughts young people in NorthIreland. Forty-three certificates were sent to Selma, an increase of12 over last year. They have 105 enrolled in their 1942 Bible ReadingClub. Several other groups have a good report.Printing and SalesThere were a total of 3500 Bible Reading folders sold this year,3000 of which were the 1942 folder. That leaves 500 of the 1942folder on hands. The committee would have saved the price of those500 had the congregations sent in their orders by September or Octoberlast year. May we request that a special effort be made to getall orders in by the first of September this year so that we will notwaste any paper or printing costs? We appreciate the fine cooperationof so many congregations in purchasing these folders year after year.Stock on handWe have 515 copies of the Children's First Series reader, 185blue cover Covenanter Reader, and 1243 of the Chronological arrangement.The Second Series of Children's Readers was exhaustedlast year. Many requests have come in for a new type of Children'sReader, since the passages have been longer than those in the newfolder printed each year. With sufficient funds the committee wouldbe able to prepare another Children's Reader. We would be glad tohave your suggestions on this matter.Blotters and BookmarksThe committee prepared and printed blotters which were distributedat the C. Y. P. U. camps last summer. Also a new daily recordbookmark was printed and these are offered for sale at lc each.They provide spaces for checking morning and evening readings and

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 47may be used by those who desire to use some other system of dailyreading than is provided in our folders. Certificates will be awardedto those who use these record bookmarks and follow the rules setdown in the folders. These will be used largely by those who havealready completed the six-year reading course of our folders.FinancesReceivedBal. 1941Literary FundOlathe S. S.Bookmark saleFolder saleExpended$ 6.63 Blotters for C.Y.P.U.15.00 Printing folders2.32 Printing bookmarks7.60 Postage on folders65.58 Miscellaneous5.00Bal. 19426.5057.508.1012.126.9491.1610.97102.13 102.13RECOMMENDATIONS1. That the Committee print 3,000 copies of the 1943 foldernumber to be increasedif more are ordered by September 15.2. That two elders be named to serve on this Committee.3. That families be urged to continue the custom of family worship,with morning and evening reading of the Scriptures. To thisend that daily Bible readings and Psalm selections be prepared bythis Committee and printed in The Covenanter Witness, under theheading "Family Worship."4. That the Committee be authorized to draw $75.00 from theLiterary Fund, and that $50.00 should be used by the Committee topublish a new Children's Folder.D. R. Wilcox, ChairmanT. M. HutchesonA. J. McFarlandSynod was adjourned in prayer by J. S. Martin.Tuesday, July 28, 1942, 8:45 A.M.Synod met pursuant to adjournment and was constitutedin prayer by S. E. Greer.Following devotional services the offering for Synod'sexpenses was taken. This amounted to $58.68. The Sabbathofferings were $56.37. Total, $115.05.The Minutes of the meeting on Monday afternoon wereread and approved.Synod unanimously accepted the invitation extended byR. H. Martin, president of the National Reform Associationto take recess to hear an address by Mr. J. P. Lopez, SpecialAgent in charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

48 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEOffice in Indianapolis, Indiana. This lecture is to be givenin the auditorium at eleven o'clock this morning under theauspices of the National Reform Conference now being heldthere. For this purpose Synod resolved to take recess at10:50 A.M. instead of 12n.The following recommendation presented from theElders' Conference was adopted.That Synod devote the last five minutes before each morningrecess during the remainder of Synod, to prayer for the boys in theservice.The officers of Synod were requested to prepare andsend a letter to each of the members of our church in theservice of our country.The report of the Board of Corporators of Geneva Collegewas read and adopted. It is as follows.REPORT OF BOARD OF CORPORATORS OF GENEVA COLLEGEThe Board of Corporators of Geneva College would respectfully report:The annual meeting of the Board was held in Geneva College,Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, October 3, 1941, at which meeting thefollowing officers were elected for the ensuing year: F. M. Wilson,president; D. H. Elliott, vice president; J. C. Mathews, secretary;J. S. Tibby, treasurer.The following members have been certified by their respectivepresbyteries to our Board, for a term of three years: Colorado, PaulD. White; New York, F. F. Reade; Pacific Coast, W. A. Aikin; Pittsburgh,R. J. G. McKnight.Two of our members have been removed by death since our lastmeeting, D. B. Martin and William Esler, both of whom have givenwithout stint, for many years, of their time and interest in supportof Geneva College. Both had been chosen members of the Board bythe Board itself. Remo I. Robb was chosen a member of the Boardfor a term of three years in place of D. B. Martin whose term expiredat this meeting of Synod. Mr. C. E. Belles of the First BeaverFalls congregation was chosen a member of the Board to fill the unexpiredterm of William Esler (term expires in 1944). J. B. Gilmore,E. R. Carson and J. W. Wilson were chosen members of theBoard by the Board itself for a term of three years (1942-1945).The term for which James S. Tibby was chosen by Synod to act asa member of this Board expires this year (1942) and his successorshould be chosen by this Synod.The annual report of the Board of Trustees of Geneva Collegewas read by D. H. Elliott, secretary. This report was approved andordered transferred to Synod.The following were elected members of the Board of Trustees ofGeneva College for the ensuing year: T. M. Slater, D.D.; D. H. Elliott,Knight; D.D.; E. J. A. M. Crooks, Blackwood, D.D.; M.D.; J. G. J. McElhinney, W. Wilson; D.D.; Miss W. Mary J. Sterrett, R. Mc­

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 49M.D.; R. M. Young; Mrs. J. S. Tibby; R. A. Blair, D.D.; H. L. Smith,Ph.D.; J. H. McBurney; Joseph M. Steele; Mrs. D. C. Ward.To represent the Alumni Association of Geneva College, John D.Ray was elected for a term of three years to succeed Leonard L.Ewing, whose term expires this year. Charles Boots (1943) andRalph E. Smith (1944) are the other members representing theAlumni.To represent the business and professional men of Beaver Valley,George A. Baldwin was elected for a term of three years to succeedhimself. R. L. Kenah (1943) and Earl M. Craig (1944) are the othermembers representing the business and professional men of BeaverValley.Respectfully submittedFindley M. Wilson, PresidentJ. C. Mathews, SecretaryThe Report of the Board of Trustees of Geneva Collegewas read. President M. M. Pearce, D. H. Elliott and RobertClarke were heard in behalf of the College. The Reportwas adopted and is as follows.REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GENEVA COLLEGEGeneva College has enjoyed another good year though the problemshave been greatly increased due to world conditions. The attendancehas been interfered with, as the enrollment has been about75 students below normal. This in turn meant a greatly reducedfinancial income. Enlistments in the army and navy, together withthe enlarged demands in industry took many who otherwise wouldhave been enrolled in the College.A new feature arising from the war has been the defense classesconducted by the College. Dr. Pearce in his annual report gives thefollowing:"These classes are financed by the Federal Government and areoperated under the direction of the two engineering schools of PennState and the Carnegie Institute of Technology. Classes are held inthe evening, and almost 500 young men, largely from the industriesof our community, have been taking these classes."Our own teachers have been used in giving courses so far as theyhave been available, and other courses have been given by teachersprovided by these engineering schools. Those in charge of the workseem to be very well pleased with it, and Dr. Spencer, President ofPennsylvania College for Women, who is the co-ordinator of theentire movement, has spoken in very high praise of the work doneat Geneva College. This work has laid extra burden on some of ourteachers, but they have been able to carry it very well."Owing to the decreased enrollment a grave financial problem presentsitself. It has necessitated a program of economy to meet thelarge deficits that arise. There have already been the elimination offour teachers, and a fifth has been given a furlough of one yearwithout pay.the Campaign a decrease According year was Fund of to income $15,868.00. is the $229,272.00. Treasurer's to the The amount total Of report this of for $19,428.00, amount the of school the the and total year, pledges the paid deficit there in on was thefor

50 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEpledges to date is $99,622.00. The debt on Alumni Hall has beenpaid off, the heating plant cleared, and the debt on McKee Hall reducedto $27,000.00.Robert Clarke reports collection for the year closing May 14, incash and materials as $5,628.00. The Sheffler House, formerly thehome of Dr. Johnston, is being rebuilt and will be used as a dormitoryfor men.A number of outstanding speakers, who have been vitally connectedwith the war situation, have addressed the chapel and eveningaudiences. Some of these have had direct experience in combatservice.The quality of class-room work has not been decreased thoughthe classes have been necessarily smaller.The President reports an interest in the religious activities of theCollege. One student of another denomination, in reporting to hischurch concerning the influence of Geneva, wrote the following:"The most important phase of this influence is carried on throughthe chapel service. Each day, all the students meet in the chapelservice, when a Psalm is sung, the Word of God is read by a student,and prayer is offered by a faculty member. Students here come torespect and to love the simple service because they find here an atmosphereof reverence that gives them comfort as they pursue theirdaily course of study."The Y.M. and Y.W.C.A. hold weekly meetings. A devotionalmeeting is also held Sabbath morning at 10:00 o'clock. In McKee Hallthere are prayers in the form of family worship each evening, and aprayer group in each dormitory each night at 10:00 o'clock. TheChristian Service group has a membership of approximately 25, andthere is a pre-ministerial group of perhaps half that number. Amonthly convocation service is held, and a week of special serviceswas held preceding the Easter vacation.The College has completed its ninety-third year, and Dr. Pearcereports that " The institution probably never was rendering greaterservice or was more appreciated by the community which it servesthan at the present time."One hundred and ten students were graduated this past year.The number of Covenanter students in the class was nine.The following Honorary degrees were conferred at the springcommencement: to Dr. J. S. Louden the degree of Doctor of Science;to J. D. Edgar the degree of Doctor of Divinity; to Howard D. McCalmontthe degree of Doctor of Divinity; to Karl V. Gilbert the degreeof Doctor of Music.The physical equipment of the College is in good condition. Thecampus is beautiful, and the buildings are in a good state of repair.There is a great need for colleges like Geneva to stand for thethings that are fundamental in Christian D. education, H. Elliott, and Secretary that emphasizethe education of the heart as well as of the mind. The Collegeneeds the constant support of the Church in prayer and in its financialcontributions. It also asks that so far as is possible our CovenantetionresentPresident the young College M. people M. on Pearce will the be floor and sent of D. to Synod. H. Geneva Elliott for were their appointed college to educa­rep­

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SUPERINTENDENTSOF THE THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYThe Board of Superintendents of the Theological Seminary respectfullyreports:The Board has held five meetings during the past year. One washeld on June 30, 1941 to consider the suitability of a building locatedat 820 North Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, as a Seminary Building.Another was held on July 8, 1941 to consider the advisability of thepurchase of this building. Another was held on August 15, 1941 todraw up a contract between Mr. West Brown, a real estate agent andthe Board for the sale of the present building, and the purchase ofthe other. Inasmuch as Mr. Brown refused to sign such a contract asthe Board proposed, negotiations were broken off, and nothing morehas been done about the matter. Another was held on September18, 1941 with eight of the twelve members present to consider therecommendations of Synod and for prayer and consultation on mattersof business. The regular annual meeting was held in theSeminary Building, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on May 5, 1942, withten of the twelve members present.The following officers were elected for the coming year: E. L.McKnight, president; T. C. McKnight, vice president; and R. C.Fullerton, secretary.The Seminary year was opened on Wednesday morning, September17, 1941. The opening lecture was delivered on Thursdayevening,September 18 by Professor W. J. Coleman on the subject,"The life and work of James R. Willson."REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 51In accord with the resolution previously adopted Synodengaged in five minutes of prayer for the boys in service.Elder J. H. Braum closed this season.Recess was taken until 1:30 P.M.Tuesday, 1:30 P.M.Synod reconvened and was led in prayer by Elder WalterRoss.The Minutes of the morning session were read and approved.D. Howard Elliott gave a verbal report on the Pre-Synodic Bible Conference. In behalf of that Conference hepresented the following suggestion which was referred tothe Committee on Time and Place."That Synod hereafter begin its annual meeting on Friday, inorder that members might have an opportunity to attend the Pre-Synodic Bible Conference and Synod without being absent two Sabbathsfrom their congregations."The Report of the Board of Superintendents of the TheologicalSeminary was read and adopted. It is as follows.

52 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThe enrollment was: Third year, Claude Cecil Brown and RobertDodds Edgar; second year, Thomas Richard Hutcheson and MelvilleMartin; first year, E. Clark Copeland, Robert W. McMillan andHarold F. Thompson.Mr. Copeland is a graduate of Sterling College, and spent a termof three years in the service of the Cyprus Mission. He is a memberof the Hebron congregation, and is under the care of KansasPresbytery.Robert W. McMillan is a graduate of Muskingum College. He isa son of the Rev. M. S. McMillan. He is a member of the New Concordcongregation, and is under the care of Ohio Presbytery.Harold F. Thompson has not yet completed his college course.He is a son of the Rev. Owen F. Thompson. He is a member of theGreeley congregation and is under the care of Colorado Presbytery.Oral examinations were conducted by Professors R. J. G. Mc­Knight, and W. J. Coleman on the subject of Philippians and PastoralTheology, respectively. In the afternoon and evening the studentspreached in the Wilkinsburg church. At the close of the eveningservice the president of the Board addressed the graduates and thepresident of the Seminary presented the diplomas. The Rev. J. D.Edgar, father of Robert D. Edgar of the senior class, preached thebaccalaureate sermon on the previous Sabbath evening in the Wilkinsburgchurch.The students of the first year were recommended to their respectivePresbyteries to be advanced to the second year, and those ofthe second year were recommended to be advanced to the third year.Melville Martin and Thomas Richard Hutcheson were recommendedto their respective Presbyteries for licensure.On April 1, 1941 our balances were: Current account, overdrawn$6,502.75; Memorial building, overdrawn $3,320.37; Library account,overdrawn $47.70; Total overdraft $9,870.82. Receipts were: Currentaccount $6,137.74; Memorial building $912.30; Expenditureswere Current account $5,732.44; Memorial Building $1,015.75; Libraryaccount $42.88.On April 1, 1942 our balances were: Current account overdrawn$6,097.45; Memorial building, overdrawn $3,423.82; Library accountoverdrawn $90.58; total overdraft $9,611.85.On April 1, 1941 the Student's Aid Fund was overdrawn $2,000.30.Receipts were $2,553.41. Expenditures were $2,202.54. On April1, 1942 the account was overdrawn $1,649.43.The Committee on Student's Aid reported that each student hadbeen allowed $175.00 from the fund.The Committee to secure funds for the Seminary was continuedfor the coming year. This committee made the following reportwhich the Board adopted and asks Synod's approval that the planmay be put into operation:1. That the committee to raise funds for the Seminary be continued.2. That the Seminary Board does now authorize the establishmentour money those advertising 3. 4. church of paid That The in an the Committee by interest Annuity campaign and Seminary the friends American rates Fund is accounts The of to authorized program donors the Bible Covenanter Seminary on Society. and to and this proceeds Annuity Witness instructed fund an opportunity shall to basis. and offer to be by carry the members direct to same on invest mail an of as

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 53to a selected list of prospective investors in such a fund.5. An advertising budget of not more than $200.00 shall be set upfor this purpose.6. Synod's Board of Trustees is selected and requested to act asthe financial representative of the Seminary Fund and shall investall monies received in this fund and pay all interest to the donors.7. It shall be the ultimate objective of the Board to pay all interestcharges on this Fund from the Fund itself. However, in orderto meet the interest at the beginning of this program, Synod's Boardof Trustees shall be requested, as the occasion arises, to pay interestfrom the income of the Seminary Endowment Funds.8. That the committee also is authorized and instructed to carryon a like advertising program on the Estate Note idea.The Committee to sell the Seminary property was continued butno negotiations are in progress at the present time.E. L. McKnight was appointed to represent the Board before theCoordinating Committee and was instructed to ask for the sum of$5,000.00 for the Current account, of which $200.00 shall be for theLibrary account, and for the sum of $1,800.00 for the Student's AidFund.E. L. McKnight and R. J. G. McKnight with John Coleman asalternate were appointed to speak in behalf of the Seminary on thefloor of Synod.Plans were made for a fall meeting of the Board on the openingday of the Seminary for the local members of the Board.We recommend:1. That E. L. McKnight be now heard on behalf of the work ofthe Seminary.2. That Synod approve the plan adopted by the Seminary Boardto raise funds by the annuity fund and Estate Note plan.3. That this Synod choose the successors to F. M. Wilson, F. M.Foster, W. T. K. Thompson, and W. A. Young, whose terms as membersof the Board expire at this meeting of Synod.R. C. Fullerton, SecretaryIn the absence of the Secretary of the Young People'sWork, on account of illness, his Report was read by the AssistantClerk, R. C. Fullerton. Item Two was referred tothe Executive Commission provided for in the Report ofthe Committee on Time and Place, to the Secretary ofYoung People's Work and to the Young People themselvesfor decision. By common consent the season of prayercalled REPORT for OF in Item THE SECRETARY Three was deferred OF YOUNG until PEOPLE'S just before WORK theDear adjournment Fathers and of court Brethren: this afternoon. The Report follows.This report is being written in the seclusion and quiet of a cabinin the Rockies, and will, of necessity, be read by another than theone who writes. We are grateful to God for returning strength afterour hospital experience, and bear this testimony that the promises

54 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEof God hold good. We trust that somehow in His overruling Providence,there may be from this experience some benefit reaped, evenby the whole Church.Much the same line of work and supervision has been followedthis year as in former years. A Committee was named, consisting ofS. Bruce Willson, Robert Edgar and Joanna Robb, to choose andarrange topics for discussion and study in the C.Y.P.U. meetings of1942. As a result of their work, the young people are having beforethem such subjects as: Studies in the Covenant (in preparation forwhat we had hoped to be a Covenant Renewal at the SynodicalConference at Winona), The Holy Spirit, Personal Religious Living,Current Moral Problems, The Sacraments, Missions, Bible Appreciation,Worship and other subjects of like importance. A series often studies in Covenanter Church History was originally planned tocome just prior to the Winona Conference, in order to give a greaterappreciation and understanding of our proposed Covenant Renewal.When the Conference was cancelled, a series of ten studies in Pilgrim'sProgress was substituted, and the material for study was preparedby your secretary.The comments and helps for the young people in the study of theabove named topics have been published regularly in The CovenanterWitness. On request, these helps have been furnished by ministers,laymen and young people throughout the Church. Our limitedknowledge of names or addresses, or abilities is a hindering factorin utilizing more of our young people's talent.The seven Young People's Conferences referred to in last year'sreport were carried out largely as planned, and were up to the usualhigh standard. In addition to these seven, Colorado held a one-dayConference in Denvei The program in a number of these Conferenceswas built around the theme, "Ye are a chosen generation... to show forth the praises of Him . . ."Your secretary spent his "vacation" last summer attending fiveof these Conferences, namely, Iowa at Sharon, Ohio at Southfield,Illinois at Bloomington, Pittsburgh at Camp Buddy, and Kansas atForest Park. A distance of around 4,000 miles was traveled, andtwenty addresses were given, in addition to numerous other activities.As a result of a vote taken in the Conferences last summer, thefollowing officers were chosen for the Synodical Winona C.Y.P.U.Conference in 1942: president, Robert Edgar; 1st vice president,David Carson; 2nd vice president, Roy Adams; secretary, LoreneHuston; assistant secretary, Marjorie Allen; treasurer, William Russell;assistant treasurer, Melville Martin; Registration secretary,Grace Robb; assistant registration secretary, Jean Robb; music director,Robert Boyle; recreational director, Charles Sterrett.The latter part of November, at Geneva College, your secretarymet for two days with eight of the members of the Executive Committeeand representatives of Synod and Women's Synodical, andplanned for the Winona Conference. From a group of thirty-onemottoes sadors This forward, prospects held. ceeding Then would for war or came and good Christ" themes have declarations. throughout for been as Pearl one suggested, the our of one Harbor Conditions the key-note, most church the best tragedy, appropriate Committee Winona rapidly had the and we spirit Conferences changed. and its been decided was attending needing privileged keen on A letter yet emphasis. "Ambas­and to suc­the was go be

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 55sent out to every congregation and young people's group in theChurch in America, seeking advice about holding the Conference,and asking information about attendance. To the 87 letters sent out,72 replies came back. The complete roll is still unavailable, but asummary indicates an almost equal division between "yes" and "no."Out of the 72 replies there was a promise of a minimum attendance(those definitely planning and promising to go) of 206 persons. Thepossible maximum was 435. These figures included ministers, elders,laymen, women, young people, and juniors. On the basis of thesefigures, and seeking the guidance of God, your secretary and theYoung People's Executive Committee decided it was unwise to goahead, and so the Winona Synodical C.Y.P.U. Conference of 1942 wascancelled. Only the One in whose name we had planned knows theregrets of many hearts that such a step had to be taken.Our agreement with the Winona management calls for the sum of$100.00 to be paid. This amount our Young People's treasurer hasbeen instructed to pay.With the Winona Conference called off, several of the PresbyterialYoung People's groups are carrying on with local conferences as conditionspermit. The Pacific Palisades was planned for, and then hadto be cancelled. The Kansas group has planned two three-day conferences—oneat Winchester and one at Sterling. Illinois is meetingfor two days at Sparta. The Pittsburgh young people are boldlyventuring to a new camp site for five days, and plan to climax theirprogram with a Covenant Renewal service. The Ohio group are tohave a conference at Utica August 6-9, White Lake August 29 toSeptember 7, and the Iowa young people plan a meeting at MorningSun August 11-13.Several of the Young People's groups have been active the pastyear in the support of missions through the dime card method. FromJune 1, 1941 to April 1, 1942, forty-five contributions were receivedfrom various societies, totaling $194.91. In addition to this moneypassing through my hands, $125.83 has been reported to me as havingbeen sent direct. Some additional mission funds are now on handssince our April report.Many of our C.Y.P.U. groups have been seriously depleted in recentmonths by the young people being called into War service andDefense industries. This condition can either lead to a spirit of"defeatism" or constitute a challenge to carry on with greater zealand determination. The constant intercession of the members ofSynod is asked on behalf of our young people in the serious problemswhich they face today.A brief financial statement is here attached and can be given inmore detail if desired.ReceiptsBalance on hands, June 1, 1941 $ 47.03Received from Mr. Tibby (Y. P. Fund) 100-00147.03DisbursementsTo Ray Wilcox, mailing blotters to Y.P. conf.. .$ 3.00Expenses Loaned Clergy to Tickets in Remo connection Robb for with pub. Y.P. Winona conf. song . 35.00 40.00 „f .06

56 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEFor fill, pulpit while away at Y.P. conf 25.00Postage and postal supplies 16.27123.33 123.33Balance 23.70Returned from loan 1-50Balance on hands, July 24, 1942 25.20We recommend:1. That $100.00 be appropriated to carry on the Young People'swork this year, from the Literary Fund.2. That Synod give some expression of judgment as to the timefor holding another Synodical C.Y.P.U. Conference.3. That Synod now spend at least fifteen minutes in definiteprayer for our Covenanter Young People.Respectfully submittedPaul D. McCracken, Y. P. Sec.The Report on Item Three of Unfinished Business wasread. In connection with this a Report on Psalm Selectionsfor Recordings was given. The Report on Psalm Recordingswas adopted and is as follows.REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PSALM RECORDINGSYour Committee on Psalm Recordings would respectfully report:The Committee was instructed to proceed to the making of fiverecords of the singing of the Psalms at this meeting of Synod andthe Young People's Conference. One record was to be made ofSynod's singing, one of the conference singing, and three by a trainedchorus.It has been thought inadvisable to proceed with this work thisyear, for the following reasons:1. The cancellation of the Young People's Conference makes itimpossible to carry out the expressed wish of Synod.2. The expense contingent upon the making of one record onlywould be almost as much as that of making five records, hencewould probably be prohibitive.3. Should there be no added expense of manufacture, the problemof sale and distribution would be complicated and expensive. Itwas the hope of the committee to sell these records as far as possiblein sets of five. The poll taken at last Synod was on this basis. Themaking of one record would interfere with this plan, and would possiblylessen the total sale of records. Furthermore, as special containersare necessary for the mailing of these records, the expense ofmailing one would be almost as great as that for five, hence would befinancially unprofitable.4. There are at present various ventures in the amateur recordingfield, and these should be encouraged. Through these your committeemay learn some of the problems to be faced, and there is alwaysthe possibility of discovering a less expensive method of producingstimulate acceptable interest. records. Above all this amateur movement will

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 57Among others, the Rodeheaver Music Company, located in thisbuilding, has equipment of a high caliber and is capable of makingthese recordings. Tentative estimates have been given in line withestimates by other companies. However, your committee is of theopinion that when Synod invests the sum designated for this work,the recordings should be by the best technical equipment, and shouldbe produced only after practice and instruction in singing. Therefore,although the equipment is available, no plan has been made toengage in this year. On the other hand, the Rodeheaver Companyhas offered to move its equipment into the meeting of Synod and tomake a sample or trial record for the price of $5.00. This would notbe a master record but only a trial record from which at most twoor three others could be produced.Your Committee would therefore recommend:1. That the two committees, namely, on the selecting of Psalms,and managing of the singing, and that on procuring the technicalequipment, be consolidated into one committee and continued as suchuntil conditions permit the making of the recordings.2. That the many experiments to procure records with amateurequipment be encouraged with a view to stimulating interest, andwith the possibility of a less expensive record which might comparewith professional work.3. That by way of experimentation, the Rodeheaver Music Companybe engaged to make a sample record of Synod's singing onWednesday morning at 11:30 o'clock.To this end, we would recommend that Synod set aside at least15 minutes, beginning at 11:15 o'clock for the practice of the Psalmsto be recorded, under the leadership of Mr. Wylie Dougherty.Furthermore, we recommend that Synod authorize the payment of$5.00, the cost of this work.Respectfully submittedKermit EdgarS. Bruce WillsonPaul ColemanSynod then engaged as previously agreed in a fifteenminute season of prayer for the young people of the church.J. Paul Wilson adjourned the court in prayer.Wednesday, July 29, 1942, 8:45 A.M.Synod met pursuant to adjournment and was constitutedin prayer by Andrew J. McFarland.The Minutes of the meeting on Tuesday afternoon wereread and approved.The Report of the Witness Committee was read andadopted as follows.REPORT OF THE WITNESS COMMITTEEThis is the fiftieth year of the active work of the Witness Committee.The Committee had its beginning three years earlier in 1889

58 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEwhen Dr. Thomas Sproul, then a very old man, moved a Committeeon Testimony Bearing. He was alarmed by liberal tendencies in theChurch and sought to call our ministers and members to greaterfaithfulness to the principles of the Covenanter Church.In 1892, the year after the struggle of 1891, the Committee tookon new life. It became a permanent Committee, received an appropriationfrom the Synod, meeting that year in Mansfield, Ohio,had tracts prepared and not only supplied our own church, but sentout literature to thousands of ministers outside of our Church. Sowe count our life from 1892.The lecturers appointed by the Synod to serve in this work havebeen A. J. McFarland, Sr., W. J. McKnight, and J. M. Coleman, allof whom spent laborious years and did great work for the kingdomof Christ. From 1919 to 1923 R. J. G. McKnight was chairman of theCommittee. With this exception the chairman of the Committee from1892 to the present time has been W. J. Coleman. His resignation isin the hands of the Committee.During the past year we have been sending out tracts as usual,reaching some 28,000 ministers with our appeal for the ChristianAmendment to the Constitution of the United States and a call tonational repentance. This repentance we believe to be the need ofthe hour. This is a vital element in the national defense and essentialto the continued life and prosperity of our nation. With reconciliationto God, we will surely win our battle for humanity. The peopleof our country, we believe, are more willing to hear a call to repentancethan the ministers are to give it. We believe that theCovenanter Church should make every possible effort to stir thepeople of this land to repentance.During the year the chairman of your Committee has preachedsteadily in the pulpits of our own and other denominations and generallyon national repentance.The Rev. A. J. McFarland of Quinter, Kansas, has written sometracts and given lectures on our principles. We have no doubt thatin these stirring times all our ministers have been preaching on nationalrighteousness and the need for national repentance.The women of the New York Presbyterial Society have petitionedthe Synod to send out "specially qualified speakers who shall consistentlycarry this doctrine of the Lord Jesus Christ in relation tocivil government to the people of the nation." Copies of this petitionwere sent to all the congregations of the church and it has had generalattention and acceptance. Thirty-three congregations have concurredin this petition and the Synod has referred these petitions tothe Witness Committee. We seek to meet this appeal in our recommendations.The Synod has also referred to this Committee a petition fromthe session of the First Boston Congregation urging the approval ofthe "Constitution, doctrinal statement and proposed method of operationof the movement known as the National Association of Evangelicalsfor United Action" and also that we appoint delegates to representfeel policy There people tions We However deeply this they of about have nothing Synod the will the we carefully whom organization use need have at proposed forms the we little read National know "immediate of with and doubt worship the but find which proposed Convention.that little. with and them in we united all which Constitution, find orthodox their fault. we action" evangelistic cannot and But with By-laws evangelical.agree, we all do opera­theseand not

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 59in which we cannot unite. The President of the Executive Committeeis a very strong Pre-millennialist, though all hints of that nature arecarefully excluded from the prospectus. We are glad to recognizethe wide-awake character of the petitioners and would like to agreewith their desire, but we see no special advantage to the CovenanterChurch or her principles in entering into the proposed organization.Our financial statement is as follows:Balance, April 1, 1941 $ 738.27Receipts 2,302.40Expenditures 1,741.93Balance, April 1, 1942 1,298.74The term for which S. E. Boyle, D. C. Ward and J. S. Tibby wereelected has expired. Their successors should be chosen by thisSynod.We respectfully submit the following recommendations:1. That A. J. McFarland of Quinter, Kansas, be chosen to devotehis whole time to Witness Work at a salary of $2,000 a year andtraveling expenses for a term of three years, and that he reside atsome central point in Kansas, preferably Topeka; and that one ormore others be chosen for this work if the Committee finds it possible.2. That all ministers of the Covenanter Church, as the best qualifiedmen we know of for this work, be invited and urged to prepare asermon or lecture on the "Headship of the Lord Jesus Christ overthe Nations of this World," and on the need of National Repentance,give the sermon to their own people, to one other congregation of ourChurch and also to at least one audience outside our Church, forwhich service he shall receive up to $25.00 for expenses, this to bepaid by the Witness Committee.3. That the elders of the Church be urged to support their ministersin thfs work, to help in securing places for their pastor topreach and to contribute to meet the expenses incurred.4. That since the women of the Church have petitioned theChurch to undertake this larger work, they be urged to follow it upwith prayer for God's blessing on the men engaged in the work, andto help in securing appointments for them to speak.5. That the Synod do not at present enter into the National Associationof Evangelicals for United Action, but that two men be appointedto sit in as observers at the Constitutional Convention nextApril.Respectfully submittedW. J. ColemanE. L. McKnightT. C. McKnightJ. G. McElhinneyS. E. BoyleR. C. FullertonA recommendation to appropriate $5,000.00 from theice undesignated Coleman Committee By on the a its unanimous Witness was high funds referred appreciation Committee.of rising Synod to vote the of to Committee his Synod the long work expressed and on of faithful the Finance. to Witness W. serv­J.

60 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEThe Temperance Committee submitted the followingresolution which was adopted ordered sent to the properauthorities.Whereas, the present national crisis has made necessary the concentrationof millions of the young men of our nation in sundry postsand stations to receive training for the defense of our country, and,Whereas, such concentrations afford opportunities to various unsocialinterests for the exploitation of these men,Be it resolved by the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Churchof North America, representing many of these men who are inmilitary training and their parents, and with them being deeply concernedabout deplorable immoral conditions which are generallyacknowledged to prevail in many of these camps because of theseeming indifference of military authorities to the use of beveragealcohol (beer) and its contribution to the prevalence of prostitution,that we urge in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and with an insistencemeasured by and justified by the greatness of our contributionto our country in sending our sons to her defense, that our governmentand her various military officers exercise all legitimateauthority which they now possess or may receive to protect our sonsin service from the harmful effects of beverage alcohol and prostitutionby prohibiting in all posts, camps, and stations for the trainingof our military forces, and in their environs, the sale of beer andother intoxicating beverages and the practice of prostitution.The closing five minutes of the morning session weregiven to prayer for the men in the service. Elder R. S.McCloy closed the season of prayer and Synod took recessuntil 1:30 P.M.Wednesday, 1:30 P.M.Synod reconvened and was led in prayer by Elder SamuelAustin. The minutes of the morning session were readand approved.The Report of the Stated Clerk was read and adopted asfollows.REPORT OF STATED CLERKClerks of presbyteries were very prompt in submitting reports ofthe home field this year for which we are grateful. On account ofthe war no reports were received from the workers in the foreignfield. Any items pertaining to the foreign field are based on lastyear's reports.There are enrolled 11 presbyteries, 94 congregations, 25 missionstations, 115 ministers, 345 elders, 377 deacons or trustees, 6 licentiates,7 theological students, 7,367 members, 5,796 in Sabbath School,1,215 in Young People's Societies, 1,152 tithers, 45 parsonages and 28foreign missionaries.CongregationsThere are 84 congregations in the home field, 8 in the foreignfield. Fifty-two have pastors, 22 report a net gain in members, 49 a

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 61net loss, 12 no change, 28 no accessions, 20 congregations with a membershipof 930 received $8,021.22 to meet pastors' or stated supplies'salaries.MinistersThere are 115 ministers: 52 are pastors in the home field, 15stated supplies, 12 in the foreign field, one in reform work, 1 ineditorial work, 14 in educational work, 20 retired or ready for ministerialservice. S. Bruce Willson was installed pastor of Bloomington,Indiana congregation June 17, 1941; J. E. McElroy ordained andinstalled pastor of Superior, Nebraska congregation October 24, 1941;J. G. Vos installed at Hebron, Kansas, May 7, 1942; Luther McFarlandinstalled at Belle Center, Ohio May 12, 1942; J. G. McElhinneyinstalled at College Hill, Pennsylvania June 12, 1941; J. C. Mitchel releasedfrom Hebron, Kansas congregation April 30, 1941; F. M.Foster from 3rd New York congregation May 26, 1941; W. J. Sandersonfrom Belle Center and United Miami congregations June 1,1941; A. W. Smith from Rose Point June 22, 1942.It is unfortunate 1hat no word was received by Synod of theHome-going of J. L. Pinkerton, a member of Pittsburgh Presbytery.He was pastor of the New Alexandria congregation for two yearsfrom 1881-1883. He spent the last 45 years with a nephew, Ray W.Pinkerton at Waupaca, Wisconsin and passed away on September 26,1928. Our Assistant Clerk of Synod, pastor of the Sterling, Kansascongregation, D. Bruce Martin, was called home October 31, 1941 atSterling, Kansas and Chue Hon Shaang of near Ma Hui, SouthChina, March 14, 1942.CommunicantsThe total membership is 7,367, with no reports from the foreignfield. Last year China reported 690, Manchuria 164, Cyprus 161,Syria 287, a total of 1,302. The home field reports 6,065 members, aloss of 164. Colorado Presbytery reports a loss of 2, Illinois of 14,Iowa of 1, Kansas of 92, New York of 18, Ohio of 26, Pacific Coastof 2; Philadelphia of 6; Pittsburgh of 7; St. Lawrence Presbytery again of 2.Fifty-five members were certified to other Covenanter congregations;63 to other denominations; 62 received from Covenanter congregations;17 from other denominations; 61 Covenanter childrenjoined the home church; 52 were received on profession of faith;100 passed away by death. A total decrease of 352 and an increaseof 200.Synod asked for $65,600 to carry on the work; 64 per cent of thissum or $42,111.98 was raised. This is $6.94 per member. ForeignMissions received $10,561.59 or $1.75 per member. Congregationaltreasurers report that receipts for all purposes of $213,785.00 or$35.24 per member distributed as follows: for preaching, $96,547.00;budget, $39,034.00; American Bible Society, $1,410.00; National Reform,$2,956.00; special appeals, $4,385.00; miscellaneous, $49,450.00.Certified copies of the Minutes of 1940 meeting of Synod werereceived and filed.Respectfully submittedJames The read Report and S. Tibby, adopted. of the Stated Committee It Clerk is as on follows. Traveling Fund was

62 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEREPORT OF TRAVELING FUND COMMITTEEBalance from 1941 as per Min. of Synod $ 376.70Received from congregations to date 1,916.45Total 2,293.15Traveling expenses paid to delegates 2,130.01Balance 163.14RECOMMENDATIONS1. That the Traveling Fund Assessment of 35 cents per memberbe continued next year.2. That a revision of cards be made so that definite instructionsin regard to payment of the traveling fund appear thereon.3. That a young minister be appointed Synod's Traveling Agentfor next year with another young member as assistant, the assistantto become the following year's Travel Agent. The plan to be followedthrough succeeding years.4. That the Lake City Bank of Warsaw be sent a letter of appreciationby the Clerk of Synod for the courtesy extended in cashingthis year's Traveling Fund Check.RespectfullyA. D. Robb, ChairmanThe Report on the Elders' Conference was read andadopted. This Report will be printed in the Appendix ofthe Minutes. The Item in last year's Report of the Elders'Conference was renewed for the coming year.Reports were received from the following Presbyteries:Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, New York, Ohio, PacificCoast, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and St. Lawrence. All ofthese were adopted and are as follows.REPORT OF COLORADO PRESBYTERYColorado Presbytery would respectfully report that we have hadone regular and two special meetings during the year.Luther McFarland, pastor of La Junta congregation, having receiveda call from the Belle Center congregation was transferred toOhio Presbytery after he had accepted the above mentioned call.The La Junta congregation is without a pastor. Presbytery appointedthe Denver session to act as a provisional session for thatcongregation. We are anxious that the little flock be not leftshepherdless.On May 28 Presbytery convened in the Denver church to hear asermon by Harold Thompson, student of theology under the care ofColorado Presbytery. Mr. Thompson was advanced from first tosecond year upon recommendation of the Seminary Board.The ministers on our roll are: Owen F. Thompson, pastor ofGreeley congregation, Paul D. White, pastor of Denver congregationand J. S. McGaw, H. B. McMillan and Boyd A. White without pastoralcharges.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 63A Daily Vacation Bible School was held in the Denver churchwith good results. A one-day summer conference for the youngpeople was held in the Denver church with good results and greatinterest. A Presbyterial Evangelistic Conference was held in theDenver church with considerable interest.Owen F. Thompson is chairman of our committee on supplies.Paul D. White is chairman of our committee on Evangelism. PaulD. White is Secretary for Young People. Our Financial Agent isOwen F. Thompson. Officers of Presbytery are: Owen F. Thompson,moderator, and Paul D. White, clerk. Our statistical report wasforwarded to the clerk in due time. Our representatives to the CoordinatingCommittee were Paul D. White and the elder fromGreeley. Our traveling fund was paid in full. Paul D. White hasbeen elected to represent the Presbytery on the Board of Corporatorsof Geneva College.REPORT OF ILLINOIS PRESBYTERYPaul D. White, ClerkThe Presbytery of Illinois would respectfully report:Two Synod meetings were held at Winona in June 1941. Our annualmeeting was held at Sparta, Illinois, October 21, 22, 1941. Apro re nata meeting was held at Bloomington, Indiana June 2, 1942.Six congregations are on our roll. Four are under settled pastorates.The Princeton congregation is receiving supplies part time.Selma is provided with a full time stated supply under the jointsupervision of the Home Mission Board and the Illinois Presbytery.S. Bruce Willson was installed pastor of the Bloomington congregationby a special commission of the Illinois Presbytery, June 17,1941. R. S. McElhinney is without a pastoral charge and is engagedin extension work at Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.Licentiate Claude C. Brown was ordained to the gospel ministryat a called meeting of the Presbytery at Bloomington, Indiana,June 2, 1942. He is under appointment as stated supply at Selma,Alabama. E. A. Crooks continues as superintendent of the Missionat Selma.A C.Y.P.U. Conference was held at Bloomington, Indiana lastAugust 12-14 at which there was a fair attendance. Much interestwas manifested in the work of the Church and in the extension of theMaster's kingdom.Waldo Mitchel is presbyterial secretary of the C.Y.P.U.Plans are about completed for a two day C.Y.P.U. conference tobe held at Sparta, Illinois some time in the month of August.E. A. Crooks and Samuel Austin represented Illinois Presbyteryon the Co-ordinating REPORT Committee. OF IOWA Our PRESBYTERYstatistical report was forwardedPresbytery to the Stated respectfully Clerk in due reports time. that Our we traveling held our fund annual is paidIowameeting full. John at Sharon Kennedy Church, is our Morning financial Sun, agent. Iowa, August 7, 1941, andone meeting at Synod, beginning July 26, W. 1942 G. Robb, and such Clerk meetings ofthe Interim Commission as were necessary during the year.We have six ministers on our roll. Six congregations are underour care. Of these, five have been pastors and one a stated supply.

64 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEOne theological student, Robert D. Edgar, was certified to New YorkPresbytery where he was by that Presbytery ordained and installedpastor of Third New York congregation. Another, Richard Hutcheson,is stated supply of New Castle congregation this summer and isstill under the care of the Presbytery. Mr. Hutcheson intends toenter the Seminary this fall for his senior year. Lester Kilpatrickis supplying the Toronto congregation.The Washington, Iowa church building has been sold to theNazarene people for $2,500. A new slate roof has been put on theVernon church building, and there is hope for some meetings therethis summer.A very fine Young People's Presbyterial was held last year inAugust in the Sharon church under the leadership of LicentiateRichard Hutcheson. Plans for one this year are complete, and theC.Y.P.U. convention will be held in August at Morning Sun. MissMae Kinney is president; J. D. Edgar is Young People's secretary;F. E. Allen is our Committee on Supplies; L. M. Edgar is our FinancialAgent.M. W. Dougherty and Elder Lloyd Edgar of Sharon congregationwere appointed as delegates to the Co-ordinating Committee. M. W.Dougherty is our moderator and J. D. Edgar is clerk. H. G. Pattersonis moderator of our Ad Interim Commission.Some of our congregations have been diligent in home missionwork. Lake Reno held a very satisfactory week of Evangelisticmeetings in which there was a growing interest and attendance tothe end. Three were converted and brought into the membership ofthe church.Chicago held Catechism Classes in which the total attendance was30. These classes were held over a period of five months and the attendancewas constant and the interest held to the end. Eight wereconverted and indoctrinated and brought into the membership of thechurch.The work in Hopkinton congregation was largely done in personalwork and through a Mother's Club and a Junior group.Lake Reno and Chicago each held a two weeks' Daily VacationBible School in which the claims of Christ were faithfully presented,and a good numberREPORTprofessedOF KANSASconversion.PRESBYTERYThe total enrollment atthese schools was 100.KansasPresbyteryPresbyteryexperiencedwould respectfullya slight lossreport:in membership during theyear.WeOurgratefullycontributionsacknowledgehave increased.the mercies of God upon us in thepastOuryear.statisticalWe wouldreport wasendeavorduly forwardedto put theto Synod'sdiscouragementsStated Clerk.andfailuresOur travelingbehindfundus andis paid.remember that we have been blessed beyondwhat we deserved. For at the present,J.fourteenD. Edgar,ofClerkthe fifteen congregationsunder our care are being ministered to, twelve of them byestablished pastors, one by stated supply, and one by appointment ofthe Home Mission Board. Encouraging also is the fact that thePresbytery made total contributions to the Lord's work of $32,675.00,an increase of $6,3£3.00 over the previous year; and the generalbudget received $1,739.00 more this year than last.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 65Three Presbytery meetings were held during the year, the firstat Sterling, Kansas, October 7 and 8, 1941, and the other two at the1942 Synod, besides the several meetings of the Interim Commission.Since the last meeting of Synod, the following changes havetaken place: C. E. Caskey was installed as the pastor of the Blanchardcongregation June 16, 1941; Licentiate J. E. McElroy was ordainedand installed as pastor of the Superior congregation October24, 1941; J. C. Mitchel was transferred to the China Presbytery;Kermit S. Edgar was received by certificate from Pittsburgh Presbytery;J. G. Vos was called and installed the pastor of the Hebroncongregation, May 7, 1942; the certificate of P. W. Martin was receivedfrom the Pacific Coast Presbytery; the Beulah congregationmade out a call for R. McConachie, and upon its refusal, called R. C.Adams, who was installed as their pastor July 15, 1942; Mr. and Mrs.D. C. Ward, under appointment by the Home Mission Board, havegone to the Indian Mission for a period of three months.Melville Martin, a student of Theology under the care of Presbytery,was licensed to preach May 25, 1942. E. Clark Copeland,who has been taken under the care of the Presbytery, has finishedthe first year of theological training. Wilbur Copeland, Pre-Semiarystudent, and Paul Faris were taken under care of the Presbytery.The annual Forest Park Conference for young people held profitablesessions from August 12-17, 1941. The attendance was somebetter than before, and the program had been well worked out byD. B. Martin, Presbyterial Young People's Secretary, and RoyAdams, President. Two conferences are being planned for this yeartofill in the place of the postponed national conference. They willbe held in August, at Sterling for the western half of the Presbytery,and at Winchester for the eastern half.Daily Vacation Bible Schools were successfully held at Winchester,Blanchard. Hebron and Sterling.Special evangelistic meetings have been held in connection with,but in addition to, the regular communion and preparatory servicesat Winchester and Denison.The Presbytery was deeply shocked and made sorrowful by theloss of D. B. Martin; loss for us, but gain for him. His short stay inKansas was marked with bold lines of service, lines that drew othersin bonds of love nearer to himself and his Saviour. He will begravely missed, yet we trust that the Lord will raise up others tomore thanfill his olace in the kingdom on earth.Likewise the Presbyterv notes the homegoing of Elders J. R.Finlay, W. A. Snair, J. C. Elliott, R. S. McElhinney.The officers of the Presbyterv are as follows: Moderator, RobertMcConachie; Clerk, D. Howard Elliott; Assistant Clerk, Ross Latimer;Treasurer. Philip REPORT M. Adams. OF NEW YORK PRESBYTERYNew The York Chairman Presbytery of the Interim would respectfully Commission is D. report: R. Taggart;chairman During of the Committee past year on there Supplies, have been T. M. one Hutcheson; regular and representativethe calledto the Board of Corporators, P. D. McCracken; delegates to the CoordinatingCommittee. T. M. Hutcheson and J. B. Smiley; YoungPeople'straveling The statisticalSecretary,fund paid reportD. Howardin was full. forwardedElliott;D. HowardFinancialto the Elliott, StatedAgent,Clerk, R. J.andHuey.the

66 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEmeetings of Presbytery at Synod, and four meetings of the InterimCommission.Our regular meeting was held in the Coldenham church, October28, 1941, at which there were present ten ministers and seven elders.We have twelve congregations and one mission station under ourcare; Cornwallis, Bovina and Barnet are without pastors. We haveten ministers on our roll. Nine are settled pastors. F. M. Foster ispastor-emeritus of the Third New York congregation.The following changes have been made during the year: LicentiateRobert D. Edgar was received by certificate from the IowaPresbytery on June 3, 1942. On the same date he was ordained tothe Gospel Ministry and installed pastor of the Third New York congregation.J. Paul Wilson was released from the pastorate of theBarnet congregation June 18, 1942 and was transferred to the PittsburghPresbytery.Gerard I. Bache did not return to the Seminary and thus severedhis relationship with the Presbytery.The Presbytery wishes to note with deep sorrow the passing ofElder Carlyle S. McLam of the Barnet congregation.Presbytery asks for the time of one man for preaching for sixmonths.Robert M. C. Ward is the Moderator of the Interim Commission.E. R. Hemphill and an elder from the Cambridge congregation wereappointed delegates to the Co-ordinating Committee.R. W. Caskey is our Traveling Fund Agent. The Interim Commissionis in charge of the supplies. F. F. Reade is the Chairman ofthe Evangelistic Committee of the Presbytery. R. W. Caskey is thePresbytery's representative on the White Lake, C.Y.P.U. Camp, Inc.Due to the postponement of the Winona Conference plans are underway for a summer conference at White Lake, August 29-September7.Arrangements are being made by the officers of the Presbyteryfor a Bible study REPORT period at OF the OHIO next regular PRESBYTERY meeting. This period ofOhio study Presbytery is in addition would to the respectfully annual conference report: held on the evening ofPresbytery. Eight congregations are under our care. There are five settledpastors Our statistical and two stated report supplies. was forwarded Our officers to the Stated are J. Clerk C. Mathews, in dueModerator; time. Our M. traveling S. McMillan, fund has Clerk; been W. paid O. in Ferguson, full. Assistant Clerk;and Robert M. Rambo, Treasurer. Robert M. C. Ward, ClerkJ. C. Mathews is our Young People's Secretary and representsour Presbytery on the Board of Corporators of Geneva College. J.K. Robb is our Committee on Supplies.C. A. Dodds and W. O. Ferguson are appointed stated supplies toserve Utica and Cincinnati congregations from Synod 1942 to Synod1943. Ohio Presbytery has held one regular and one called meetingduring the year. The Ad Interim Commission held two regular andtwo telephone meetings. M. S. McMillan is Convener of our AdInterim Commission.The Women's Presbyterial met in conjunction with our regularmeeting of Presbytery, which met at Belle Center, Ohio, May 12,1942.

REFORMED PDESBYTERIAN CHURCH 67September 11, 1941 Robert M. McMillan was taken under ourcare as a student of theology, and on May 13, 1942 he presented atrial sermon and a historical essay which were approved by Presbytery.On May 12, 1942 Luther McFarland was installed pastor of BelleCenter congregation. Robert M. Rambo is our financial agent. Ourtraveling fund is paid in full.Respectfully submittedM. S. McMillan, ClerkREPORT OF PACIFIC COAST PRESBYTERYPacific Coast Presbytery would respectfully report:During the past year we have held one meeting, and some calledmeetings in connection with the meeting of Synod.Six congregations are under our care. Three of these congregationshave settled pastors. Two congregations have stated supplies,and Portland is receiving a sermon on alternate Sabbaths from F. D.Frazer.The Delburne congregation was disorganized during the past yearand certificates of membership have been sent to other congregationsfor members from Delburne who requested them.Eleven ministers are on our roll. Three are settled pastors. Threeare stated supplies, four are inactive on account of ill health or infirmityof old age, and one is without a charge.P. J. McDonald was received into our fellowship from Iowa Presbytery.As the Palisades is in the black-out area, and there were otheruncertainties arising from the war, the regular meeting of the YoungPeople and the Women's Presbyterial was dispensed with this year.But a substitute meeting of shorter duration is being planned inconnection with the fall meeting of Presbytery.W. A. Aikin is our representative on the Board of Corporators ofGeneva College. Samuel Edgar represented us on the Co-ordinatingCommittee. Dr. R. E. Smith is our financial agent. Our travelingfund is paid in full. The statistical report was forwarded to thetreasurer of REPORT the Church OF PHILADELPHIAin due time. PRESBYTERYThe Philadelphia Presbytery would Respectfully respectfully submitted report:There are four congregations under W. A. our Aikin, care. Clerk Alvin W. Smith,following the call and his acceptance to the Orlando congregation,was transferred from the Pittsburgh Presbytery to the PhiladelphiaPresbytery May 25, 1942, and received by this Presbytery July 27,1942 with a view to his installation to the Orlando congregation.W. W. Weir, who is regularly engaged in teaching and preaching inour Mission work in Cyprus, is on our roll as a licentiate.We have had two regular meetings and three meetings of theInterim Commission.F. M. Wilson represented our Presbytery at the meeting of thePennsylvania Council of Churches which met in Harrisburg, andgave us a helpful report on the value of co-operative effort amongthe churches.

68 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEPresbytery appointed an Evangelistic Committee, F. L. Stewart,S. E. Greer, Ralph Jackson, R. J. Crawford and J. B. McCandless, tokeep the work of Evangelism before our congregations and to havespecial meetings to promote Evangelism.One union meeting of the three Philadelphia churches was held.The speakers were lay members from each of the three churches.The subject discussed was "Bringing Christ to Others: Through theFamily; Through the Sabbath School; and Through the Church."The messages and challenges were splendid. There was a devotionalperiod of Scripture and Psalms on Evangelism, followed by sixten-minute addresses which were full of helpful, studied suggestions.The meeting lasted for about an hour and a half and was carriedthrough with precision. The exhortation given at the close of theprogram was, "Go home to thy friends and tell them how greatthings the Lord hath done for thee" (Mark 5:19). Refreshmentsand a time of fellowship followed. It was generally agreed that moreof such meetings should be held.F. M. Wilson is our moderator and F. L. Stewart our clerk.The officers of the court, with two elders, J. B. McCandless andR. J. Crawford were appointed as an Interim Commission.F. L. Stewart was appointed Presbytery's Young People's Secretary.Presbytery appointed as representatives on the Co-ordinatingCommittee, F. M. Wilson and John Peoples; alternates, S. E. Greerand one of the elders present at Synod.F. L. Stewart REPORT is our OF financial PITTSBURGH agent of PRESBYTERYPresbytery.Pittsburgh Our Statistical Presbytery Report would was forwarded respectfully to report: the Stated Clerk ofSynod. The Presbytery has held two regular and one Synod meetingsince the last meeting of Synod. There Frank are L. Stewart, twenty congregationsClerkunder our care of which twelve have settled pastors. N. F. Spearis stated supply at Miller's Run; J. T. Mitchell is stated supply atEast End; and licentiate Richard Hutcheson is stated supply at NewCastle for the summer. Connellsville, Rehoboth, Little Beaver,Eastvale, and Rose Point are vacant.There have been several changes in the membership of Presbyteryduring the year. J. G. McElhinney was installed pastor of theCollege Hill congregation on June 12, 1941. On October 14, 1941 J.G. Vos was transferred to Kansas Presbytery at his own request.On November 27, 1941 Norman F. Spear was released from thepastorate of the New Castle congregation. On June 22, 1942 AlvinW. Smith was released from the pastorate of the Rose Point congregation,and his name transferred to Philadelphia Presbytery. OnJuly 16, 1942 J. Paul Wilson was received from New York Presbyteryand installed pastor of the Youngstown congregation. On October14, 1941 Presbytery received a request from Kansas Presbyteryasking that Kermit Edgar be released from his ministry ofstated supply at Eastvale and Little Beaver to serve as stated supplyfor the Associate Church at Minneola, Kansas for a term of oneyear. Mr. Edgar was released in accordance with this request, andis July at 27, work 1942. in Minneola. It has recently He was been transferred learned that to Kansas J. L. PresbyteryPinkerton,

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 69whose name has been on our roll for many years died September 261928, and his name has been taken from the roll. Charles Carsonwas received from Kansas Presbytery July 27, 1942.There are 29 ministers on our roll, of whom 14 are pastors orstated supplies of congregations. Nine are employed at Geneva College,and two of these, with two others, are teachers in our TheologicalSeminary. Herbert A. Hays is serving in the Foreign Missionfield. R. H. Martin continues as President of the National ReformAssociation. R. J. G. McKnight is president of the TheologicalSeminary.The Women's Presbyterial met in the Geneva Church on May22, 1942 with a fine program and a large attendance. Mrs. W. S.Robb is president for the coming year.The Young People's Conference is to be held at the ScottdaleMethodist Camp, Laurelville, Pennsylvania, August 5-9. Plans for aprogram for both Juniors and Young People have been made.The officers of Pittsburgh Presbytery for the coming year are:moderator, J. G. McElhinney; clerk, R. C. Fullerton; Home Missionsecretary, J. B. Willson; superintendent of Young People's work, R.I. Robb; moderator of the Interim Commission, T. C. McKnight.Our statistical report was forwarded and our traveling fund waspaid in full.Our financial REPORT agent OF is ST. N. LAWRENCEF. Spear. R. PRESBYTERYI. Robb and Elder S. R.The Davis St. are Lawrence our representatives Presbytery on would the respectfully Co-ordinating Committee.report:During the year we have had one R. regular C. Fullerton, meeting, Clerk and one calledmeeting at Synod. The Interim Commission held one meeting to examineapplications for aid. There are five congregations under ourcare, four of which have settled pastors. Rev. Lester Kilpatrick hasserved as stated supply in the Toronto congregation during the pastyear.There are five ordained ministers on our roll. The time of TeunisOldenberger is at the disposal of Synod.Our Statistical Report was forwarded to the Stated Clerk. OurPresbytery was represented on the Co-ordinating Committee by R.H. McKelvy and C. D. Murphy. R. H. McKelvy is the member of ourPresbytery on the Board of Corporators of Geneva College.W. J. McBurney is the Convener of the Interim Commission; J. O.Edgar is secretary of Young People's work and is chairman of theCommittee on Supplies. R. H. McKelvy is the moderator of thePresbytery.Owing to passport regulations which have been in force since theoutbreak of the war, is has been impossible for the young people ofour Presbytery MINUTES to OF get THE together CYPRUS for a COMMISSION conference. OF SYNODOctober 4, 1938John O. Edgar, ClerkCommission met at the call of the Moderator in the study of C. E.Caskey, on October 4, 1938. Those present were C. E. Caskey, Y.Mugrditchian, S. V. Mouradian and C. C. Christou. The members

70 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEof the Commission knelt in prayer, each one leading, and C. E.Caskey constituted the Court. The minutes of the previous meetingwere read and approved. It was reported by C. E. Caskey that theBoard shall be sending the salary of Argos Zodhiades. The Clerkwas asked to write again to the Board of Trustees on the subject ofImmovable Property which may be purchased by the congregationsin Cyprus. A letter from D. S. Demetriades was read and discussed.It was suggested that no action be taken and that further discussionmay be made at a full meeting of the Commission in the presence ofthe writer. Adjourned to meet at the call of the Moderator, allmembers leading in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, Clerk pro temNovember 1, 1938The Synod's Commission in Cyprus met in the Larnaca Church onNovember 1, 1938. All members were present. C. E. Caskey constitutedthe Court in prayer. The minutes of the previous meetingwere read and approved. Commission agreed that D. S. Demetriadesmight be allowed to meet with them in order to furnish an explanationin connection with the letter sent by him to the Commission.The letter was first read and then D. S. Demetriades gave his explanation.After a lengthy discussion on the various points of thepast case, no action was taken. Adjourned to meet at the call ofthe Moderator, C. C. Christou leading in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, Clerk pro temDecember 8, 1938The Synod's Commission in Cyprus met at Nicosia in the studyof C. E. Caskey December 8, 1938 at 5:00 P.M. The Moderator constitutedthe Court in prayer. The Commission then proceeded withthe examination of Magdala Erhmann, a Hungarian Jewish girl,who after receiving a course of instruction given to her by C. E.Caskey in the essential doctrines of Christianity including mainlythe plan of salvation, asked that she might be baptized. The examinationwas based mainly on the Covenant of Church Membership.Upon her confession and promises which she made before God andthe members of the Commission, a motion was made and carriedthat the said candidate be baptized. Adjourned to meet at the callof the Moderator, C. C. Christou leading in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, Clerk pro temDecember 24, 1938The members of Synod's Commission in Cyprus residing inNicosia, at the call of the Moderator, met in the study of C. E.Caskey on December 24, 1938, at 6 P.M. The court was constitutedin prayer by C. E. Caskey. The Commission examined ArousiagBoghosian for uniting with the church. Upon her confession andpromise, a motion was made and carried that she be received intothe membership of the R. P. Church in North America. Motion wasthat baptized also Christou made she who or is and not. adjourned carried sure, S. V. being that Mouradian the she Court. refugee, might led W. C. be in whether C. W. baptized prayer, Christou, Weir, she in followed Moderator view Clerk was of previouslypro by the tem C. fact C.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 71February 24, 1939The Cyprus Commission met at the call of the Moderator in thestudy of C. E. Caskey. Members present: S. Mouradian, W. W. Weir,and C. E. Caskey. The Court was constituted in prayer by C. E.Caskey. The treasurer submitted the budget for the year 1939, whichwas approved. The date of the ordination of licentiate Argos Zodhiadeswas fixed for May 18, at 8:00 P.M., in Nicosia. C. E. Caskeyand C. C. Christou were appointed to write a letter to Argos Zodhiadesinforming him of the date of the ordination, that he would belocated in Nicosia, and that he would receive L8.0.0. per month, witha recommendation to the Board that it be increased to L9.0.0. TheCommission adjourned to meet at the call of the Moderator, all memberspresent leading in prayer and the Moderator adjourning theCourt.W. W. Weir, ModeratorW. W. Weir, Clerk pro temApril 28, 1939The Synod's Commission in Cyprus met at the call of the Moderatoron April 28, 1939, at the American Academy for Girls, Nicosia.The Court was constituted in prayer by the Moderator. The minutesof the meetings held between November 1, 1938 and February 24,1939 were read and approved. Unfinished business reported attendedto. It was moved and seconded that the edict of ordination of ArgosZodhiades be prepared. Motion carried. C. E. Caskey, Y. Mugrditchianand C. C. Christou were appointed to prepare a program ofOrdination. Adjourned to meet at the ordination or the call of theModerator, S. Mouradian leading in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, Clerk pro temMay 18, 1939The Synod's Commission in Cyprus met in the study of C. E.Caskey, Nicosia, on the 18th day of May, 1939 at 8:00 P.M. TheCourt was constituted in prayer by C. E. Caskey. It was ordered thatthe edict of ordination be read for the last time. The Commissionthen proceeded with the ordination services of Argos Zodhiades.C. E. Caskey, after prayer, preached a sermon, taking as his textMalachi 2:7. The edict was then read for the last time. After thesinging of the 116th Psalm, the Commission was called to order andthe candidate took his place in front. The Queries were put to thecandidate by the Moderator, who then took upon him the engagementsappertaining to the office of a minister of the Gospel. The Moderatorthen led in the ordination prayer during which the two ministers,viz. C. E. Caskey and Y. Mugrditchian and licentiate W. W.Weir, laid their hands on the head of the candidate, the other membersof the Commission standing beside them. Y. Mugrditchian addressedthe newly ordained minister and the congregation. He tookas his text II Corinthians 5:20. After the singing of Psalm number91 and prayer by W. W. Weir, the new minister pronounced the benediction.After the right hand of fellowship had been given first byminister meet leadingthecarriedCommissionat that in the signed prayer. call W. the W.andof Weir the termsthenModerator actbyoftheas Communion.Moderatorpeoplepro W. C. C. tem W.presentChristou, pro Weir, or Motion Clerk, tem.theModerator Clerknewlywas Adjourned C. E. made proordainedCaskey tem and to

72 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEJune 20, 1939Commission met in Nicosia on the 20th day of June, 1939, at theAmerican Academy. All members were present. The Moderatorconstituted the Court in prayer. Nicolas Kohn, a Hungarian Jew,was present, and who, having received instruction in the Evangelicalfaith from C. E. Caskey and Argos Zodhiades, applied for baptism.After examination and lengthy discussion, motion was made andcarried that we do not baptize him but that we recommend him toChristians in Syria with a request that he be given further Gospelteaching leading to baptism.The Commission appointed Argos Zodhiades to moderate theGreek session. The Clerk was authorized to take up with the Governmentthe matter of Government tax on Mission property in Nicosia,except house rented, i.e., to ask for exemption. An applicationwas made to the Commission asking whether the Mission would sellpart of its property in Nicosia. Decided to give a negative reply.Re petition of George Tingher, plaintiff for a divorce from CarolineWells Tingher, a defendant. Inasmuch as George Tingher hascomplied with the Court's order for publication of a notice of decreeNisi in a local paper, and in a New York City paper in two successiveissues—cuttings put in and marked exhibits 90-93 respectively;this Court being satisfied as to the compliance on the part of theplaintiff with its order for publication of the decree Nisi, and thedefendant not having contested the decree Nisi within three monthsof the last publication or at all before this Court, this Court herebymakes the said decree final and absolute and pronounces the marriagebetween the parties dissolved.Agreed to give a certificate of divorce to Mr. Tingher. Adjournedto meet at the call of the Moderator, S. Mouradian leading in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, Clerk pro temOctober 5, 1939The Commission met at Nicosia in the study of Argos Zodhiadeson October 5, 1939. The Moderator constituted the Court withprayer. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.Unfinished business reported attended to. C. C. Christouwas elected permanent Clerk of the Court. The financial positionwrite to the Board, and explain the financial situation. Adjournedto meet at the call of the Moderator, Y. Mugrditchian leading inprayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, ClerkOctober 26, 1939The Cyprus Commission met on the 26th of October, 1939 atNicosia. All members were present. C. C. Christou constituted theCourt m prayer. The minutes of the previous meeting and those ofthe 28th of April and 18th of May, 1939, were read and approved.W. W. Weir reported that he has not written the Board pending ananswer from C. E. Caskey to whom he had already written. MotionElh was Argos language, the funds Panayiatides, made Zodhiades and of that the that the dissolved and to the publish C. Commission C. Greek a Christou, book authorize congregation of appropriate Psalm assisted two Selections of by of a its sum Ruth Larnaca members of in Reade the L towards 5, Greek from viz and

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 73the publication. Motion carried. Adjourned to meet at the call ofthe Moderator, S. V. Mouradian leading in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, ClerkJanuary 4, 1940The Cyprus Commission met at Nicosia January 4, 1940 in theBoarding House of the American Academy. W. W. Weir constitutedthe Court in prayer. The minutes of the previous meeting wereread and approved. Agreed that the budget for 1940 be drawn upin February. Moved and seconded that the Commission pay afurther sum of L2 toward the cost of the printing of the Psalms fromthe funds of the dissolved Larnaca Greek congregation, with theunderstanding that any surplus from contributions received by ArgosZodhiades for this work be turned into the funds of the Commission.Motion carried. Moved and seconded that W. W. Weir, ArgosZodhiades, and C. C. Christou be commissioned to go to Limassol ifor when the time is ripe, to examine candidates who may wish tojoin the Church, and hold communion if desirable. Motion carried.Adjourned to meet in the Nicosia Church at 2:15 P.M., on Thursday,the 1st of February, 1940, Y. Mugrditchian leading in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, ClerkFebruary 1, 1940The Cyprus Commission met in Nicosia on the 1st of February,1940. Argos Zodhiades constituted the Court in prayer. The minutesof the previous meeting were read and approved. After consideringthe report of the treasurer, the budget for 1940 was discussed.Motion was made and carried that the budget for 1940 asprepared and revised raising the Board's contribution towards thesalary of Mr. Mugrditchian to L72 per annum, and the salary ofArgos Zodhiades to L108 per annum, be passed. Moved and secondedthat a committee be appointed composed of the members of theformer committee (Mr. D. S. Demetriades and Mr. Baltian) and threeadditional members, viz, Mr. W. W. Weir, Mr. Moizides, and Mr. C.C. Christou with power to draw up plans for the R. P. Cemetery inLarnaca, rules and regulations regarding it, and raise funds to putplans into effect. Motion carried. The following motion waspassed. Having heard that Mr. C. E. Caskey and family might notreturn to Cyprus owing to the great expense involved, we recommendthat the possibility of Mr. Caskey coming alone or with Mrs. Caskeybe considered, and if this is not possible, we would submit the following:The Commission to be authorized to employ Mr. GeorgeMoizides, teacher at the American Academy at Larnaca, for parttime or full time service in evangelism, the Board to bear expenses tothe amount of 500 dollars or less. Adjourned to meet at the call ofthe Moderator, W. W. Weir leading in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, ClerkFebruary 17, 1940The Commission met in Nicosia on February 17, 1940. W. W.Kohn meeting applicant, Weir constituted for were baptism the read following the was and Court considered.approved.motion in prayer. was The After made The application brief minutes and carried: questioning of the Mr. Relying previous Nicolas of the on

74 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEthe report of Mr. Argos Zodhiades, the Commission authorizes Mr.Argos to baptize him. Applicant then offered prayer, and C. C.Christou joined. After prayer the applicant left and the Commissioncontinued its meeting. A letter was read from the Secretary of theUnited Missionary Council of Syria, Northern Section, asking theCyprus Mission to send a fraternal delegate to their conference proposedto be held at Beyrout next April (17-19). The matter waslaid on the table. Adjourned to meet in Nicosia on the 16th ofMarch, 1940 at 2:30 P.M. Y. Mugrditchian led in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, ClerkMarch 12, 1940Commission met in Nicosia on the 12 of March, 1940, at 3:30P.M. at the call of the Moderator. All members knelt in prayer, eachone leading, and the Moderator constituted the Court. The minutesof the previous meeting were read and approved. The followingstatement was drawn up and discussed: "Our attitude toward theOrthodox Church people, and those of other protestant churches."After a lengthy discussion the question remained for further discussion.Moved and seconded that Argos Zodhiades be grantedleave of absence from April 13, 1940 to May 2, 1940, for proceedingto Egypt. Motion was passed that we do not meet on the 16th ofMarch, 1940, but that we adjourn to meet at the call of the Moderator,Dr. Mouradian leading in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, CZerkJune 12, 1940The Cyprus Commission met in Larnaca on the 12th of June, 1940.Argos Zodhiades constituted the Court in prayer. The minutes of theprevious meeting were read and approved. A letter from ElderVagatsi of the Nicosia Armenian congregation regarding the ordinationof Mr. Kessarnz to the office of deacon was read and referred tothe Nicosia Armenian Session for further investigation and report.Agreed that the Mission House in Nicosia be advertised for rent.Adjourned to meet at the call of the Moderator. Mr. S. Gulesserianled in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, ClerkJune 29, 1940Commission met in Nicosia on the 29th of June, 1940. Y. Mugrditchianconstituted the Court in prayer. The previous minutes wereread and approved. Reported that the Nicosia Mission House wasadvertised for rent. Agreed that the house be rented to churchpeople at L3 per month and to outsiders at L3.10.0 per month. TheCourt authorized Mr. Argos Zodhiades to rent a hall in Limassol formeetings across the street from the house the Mission is at presentusing, the rent, which should not exceed LI per month to be paid bythe Mission, provided that a clause is inserted in the contract that ifconsidered inadvisable owing to war changes to continue to occupydian the composed place garden. same, led someone in Adjourned the of prayer. W. contract in W. the to Weir Mission meet to be and at cancelled. property the S. Mouradian call W. C. in of C. A W. the Nicosia Christou, committee Weir, Moderator. with Moderatorfull take Clerk was authority care S. appointed Moura­of the to

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 75October 3, 1940Commission met in Nicosia October 3, 1940 in the study of Mr.Argos Zodhiades. W. W. Weir constituted the Court in prayer. Theprevious minutes were read and approved. Reported that the Shukrisfamily had been given a room in the Mission premises, and anallowance of 10/per month, in return for which they would look afterthe garden. Commission approved the renting of the mission parsonageto the Scout Boys for one year at L3 per month, as from September1, 1940. Commission also approved the renting of a newhouse in Limassol for one year the rent being 32/ per month, asfrom October 1, 1940, instead of 24/ per month as paid formerly. Mr.Costas Kyriakides was present in this meeting and he was questionedregarding his Christian life, and beliefs with a view to co-operationwith the Mission in Christian Service. The Commission decided toaddress him a letter in the following lines: (a) Express our pleasurein meeting with him. (b) Our hope that he would return to thefellowship of the church, (c) That we would desire him to continuehis secular work using his opportunities for Christian service and thatwe wait God's guidance as to definite plans for the future. Adjournedto meet at the call of the Moderator. Argos Zodhiades ledin prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, CZerkDecember 5, 1940The Commission met at Nicosia in the study of Mr. Argos Zodhiades.W. W. Weir constituted the Court in prayer. The Minutesof the previous meeting were read and approved. Unfinished businessreported attended to. Motion was made and carried that theModerator appoint a committee to meet with the Greek congregationduring the Christmas vacation in order to consider matters concerningthe work of the congregation. Adjourned to meet at the call ofthe Moderator. Y. Mugrditchian led in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, ClerkJanuary 15, 1941The Commission met at Nicosia on January 15, 1941 at 8:00 P.M.in the house of Rev. Der Mugrditchian. All members knelt in prayereach one leading. The minutes of the previous meeting wereread and approved. Reported that the Committee appointed by theModerator to meet the Greek congregation met at Nicosia on January2 1941 Only three of the members of the congregation were present.No action was taken at the said meeting but the Committee advisedthat the elders and deacons of the congregation come togetherand draw up suggestions for a basis of co-operation between the congregationand the evangelist employed by the Mission. The statementprepared by the elders and deacons of the congregation wasread. It was agreed that each item be read and passed separately.All items except item 8 were accepted with slight amendments. Theamendments are shown in red ink. The above statement is keptin the file We recommend that hereafter the funds be divided betweenequally expenditure during the its two last approval expense of congregations the 18 months, funds of and the collected recommends English Commission equally, service at the that having English two the Nicosia. congregations examined deacons services Regarding of the the sharing Nicosia matter the records two

76 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEcongregations of Nicosia meet together with the representatives ofthe Commission and take similar action. Adjourned to meet at thecall of the Moderator. W. W. Weir led in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, ClerkFebruary 12, 1941Commission met at Nicosia on the 12th of February, 1941, at 2:30P.M. in the study of Argos Zodhiades. Y. Der Mugrditchian constitutedthe Court in prayer. The minutes of the previous meetingwere read and approved. Regarding the letter received from theArmenian session in connection with the letter addressed to theCommission by Elder Vagatsi mentioned in the minutes of June 12,1940, the Commission agreed that a letter be sent to Mr. Vagatsistating that the Commission considers that the matter was satisfactorilydealt with by the session. Moved that the Commission expressits apology to the deacons of the two congregations of Nicosiafor the fact that by oversight money, which came from the Englishservices, previously administered by them was spent in differentmanner, though wisely. Motion carried. A motion was also madeand carried that the Moderator write a letter to be signed by all themembers of the Court asking the Government of Cyprus not to holdthe Municipal elections on the Lord's Day. Adjourned to meet at thecall of the Moderator. Argos Zodhiades led in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, CZerkMay 28, 1941Commission met at Nicosia May 28, 1941, in the American Academy.S. Mouradian constituted the Court in prayer. The minutesof the previous meeting were read and approved. Unfinished businessreported attended to. A letter from the Colonial Secretary wasread which said: "that the decision to hold the Municipal electionson a Sunday cannot be rescinded." Re offer made by Mr. Barnabasfor renting the whole house at the back of the Mission property inNicosia, it was agreed that a reply be sent to him by the Moderatorto the effect that we do not think fit under the present circumstancesto offer him the whole house. Decided that the Mission property inNicosia rented to the Scout boys should not be rented after thetermination of the present contract. Adjourned to meet at the callof the Moderator. Y. Mugrditchian led in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, ClerkAugust 4, 1941The Cyprus Commission met at Prodromos in the forest on the4th of August, 1941. The Court was constituted in prayer by ArgosZodhiades. The Commission decided to offer the old house to Mr.Barnabas excluding the rooms occupied by the Shukri family, andthe hall for a Sabbath School class, at the rent of L15.0.0 per annum,and to ask Michalis and Costa to move to the Caskey house andoccupy only the lower story at a rent of 25/ per month on conditionled that Caskey the Adjourned in responsibility if prayer. at house, any to meet Costi time to at the and accommodate the Commission Michali call of to the Michali move Moderator. W. C. considers C. W. out, Christou, in Weir, the advisable Y. Commission ModeratorMission D. CZerk Mugrditchianpremises. rent taking the

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 77September 3, 1941Commission met in the Prodromos Hotel at Prodromos on the 3rdof September, 1941. The Court was constituted in prayer by C. C.Christou. The minutes of the two previous meetings were read andapproved.It was decided that the renting of the Mission houses in Nicosiabe left to a Committee composed of Dr. Mouradian, Mr. W. W. Weir,and Mr. C. C. Christou.Moved and seconded that we grant study leave for the schoolyear 1941-1942 to Mr. Argos Zodhiades with 2/3 salary plus L5towards paying traveling expenses from Egypt to Cyprus at the endof the period of study, with the understanding that he will return toCyprus to resume the work. Motion carried. The Commission votedan expression of appreciation to Mr. Argos Zodhiades for his pastservices, wishing him God's blessing in his study. Adjourned tomeet at the call of the Moderator. W. W. Weir led in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, ClerkDecember 6, 1941Commission met at Nicosia on December 6, 1941. The Court wasconstituted in prayer by the Moderator. The minutes of the previousmeeting were read and approved. The Committee appointed forrenting of the Mission houses reported that the Caskey house wasrented to Mr. Soteriou at L2 per mensem, and a room to Mr. Metaxasat 10/ per mensem, and the small house to Mr. Barnabas Constantinopoullosat 25/- per mensem. A report was given of the financialsituation and it was agreed that further discussion be made earlyin the new year when the time comes for the presentation of thebudget. It was moved and seconded that Y. Mugrditchian be appointedas Moderator of the session of the Greek congregation atNicosia, during the absence of A. Zodhiades. Motion carried. Adjournedto meet at the call of the Moderator. S. V. Mouradian ledin prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, CZerkJanuary 3, 1942Commission met at Nicosia on January 3, 1942. The Court wasconstituted in prayer by Y. D. Mugrditchian. The minutes of theprevious meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's reportfor 1941 was read and approved. The budget for 1942 was then presentedand discussed. The final approval was postponed. Commissionadjourned to meet at the call of the Moderator. C. C.Christou led in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, ClerkFebruary 18, 1942The Cyprus Commission met at Nicosia on Wednesday, the 18thof February, 1942. The Court was constituted in prayer by S.Gioulesserian. Those present were: W. W. Weir, S. Gioulesserian,nection meeting tian sionS. V.of andMouradianthe with were presented Armenian read effortandcomplaint and congregationC.approved. toC.increaseChristou.regarding Elder at the NicosiaThealleged pastor's Vagatsiminutesmet irregularities salary. and withofDeacon thetheAfter Commis­previousin Yerga-con­dis-

78 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEcussion of the matter, Commission adjourned to meet again on Wednesday,the 25th of February, 1942 at Nicosia. W. W. Weir led inprayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, CZerkFebruary 25, 1942The Cyprus Commission met at Nicosia February 25, 1942. TheCourt was constituted in prayer by C. C. Christou. The minutes ofthe previous meeting were read and approved. The discussion regardingthe alleged irregularities which was made at the previousmeeting continued. Commission adjourned to meet at the call of theModerator. W. W. Weir led in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, CZerkMarch 3, 1942The Cyprus Commission of Synod met at Nicosia on the 3rd ofMarch, 1942. The Court was constituted in prayer by the Moderator.The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Aletter from Elder Tombourian addressed to the Commission in connectionwith the alleged irregularities under discussion was read.After the reading of the said letter the Moderator read from I Corinthians1:1-16 and laid stress that we should put Christ first. Afterfurther discussion of the problem, Commission adjourned to meet atthe call of the Moderator. Y. Mugrditchian led in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, CZerkMarch 11, 1942The Commission of Synod met at Nicosia on the 11th of March,1942. S. V. Mouradian led in prayer. The minutes of the previousmeeting were read and approved. Those present were W. W. Weir,S. V. Mouradian, and C. C. Christou. Further discussion was madein connection with the increase of the pastor's salary. No final decisionwas reached for technical reasons. Commission adjourned tomeet at the call of the Moderator. C. C. Christou led in prayer.W. W. Weir, ModeratorC. C. Christou, ClerkThe Report on the Records of Presbyteries follows:REPORT ON RECORDS OF PRESBYTERIESThe records of the following Presbyteries have been submittedfor review: Philadelphia, St. Lawrence, Illinois, Pittsburgh, Kansas,Iowa, Ohio, and Pacific Coast. These have been examined by therespective committees, and found regular with the exception of OhioPresbytery, page 90: W. J. Sanderson was appointed by Presbyteryto act, with the Moderator, as a provisional session for Utica congregation.This action might be considered regular, providing the congregationconcurs in the appointment.In Pacific Coast Presbytery at the meeting held June 5, 1941, noruling elder was present.Records not present: Colorado, New York.The Clerks have entered the proper A. R. certifications A. C. Fullerton, Wylie, CZerk in these Asst. records. Clerk

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 79The Report of the Committee on the Signs of the Timeswas adopted as read. It is as follows.REPORT ON SIGNS OF THE TIMES"And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in thestars; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after thosethings which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shallbe shaken." Luke 21:25, 26. These were the words of Jesus on thelast Tuesday of His earthly ministry as He sat in the temple overagainst the treasury. In less than forty years their prophecy wasfulfilled in the siege of Jerusalem and the final destruction of theJewish State.Today we witness an analogous and more colossal fulfillment ofthis prophecy. We find ourselves in the midst of the most destructivewar of history—a war which is being fought with the most destructiveinstruments which the ingenuity of science has devised, and witha ferocity unequalled in the most barbarous periods of the nations ofantiquity. The greater tragedy lies in the fact that such an eventshould be possible after nineteen centuries of the Christian Witness.It is more than a conflict between military forces locked in deadlycombat. It is a fight to the finish between opposite ideologies—betweenopposite attitudes and ideals—between the totalitarian anddemocratic conceptions of the State—between the forces of despotismand the forces of freedom. Totalitarianism is an all-inclusivephilosophy of life. It embraces every sphere in which human lifefinds expression. It teaches that the individual exists solely for theservice of the State. Hegel said that the German State is divine andhas the sole right to control the bodies and souls of the people. Inline with this point of view the Totalitarian State claims the absoluteright to supremacy over the life and conscience of the individual.It claims the right to come between the conscience of the individualand his God, Human personality is degraded to the level of slavery.In a conversation with Hermann Rauschning, Hitler said: "Providencehas ordained me that I should be the greatest liberator of humanity.I am freeing men from the restraints of an intelligence thathas taken charge; from the dirty and degrading self-mortifications ofa Chimera called conscience and morality, and from the demands of afreedom and personal independence which only a few can bear."Totalitarians do not hesitate to apply this principle to nations thatdo not have the power to resist. "The smaller nations," says Prof.Euchen, "have no right to existence; they must be swallowed up.It is moral as well as reasonable that small nations, in spite of treatyagreements, shall become the prey of the stronger. Between nationsthere is no other right than that of force. A State can do no wrong."This being the case, there are no limits to which the State may notgo in the effort to enforce its will. According to the democraticphilosophy, the Government exists as the servant of the individualswho compose it. Between these two opposing points of view therecan be no compromise. The alternatives are victory or suicide.world makes national the assembled.desperate Never most right, they ambitions destructive have enemy. have Intoxicated and the that broken may Committed friends and force be with the every realized, is of most their freedom to treaty only the ruthless mad the pagan adequate which faced Axis ambition military proposition Powers they a instrument more to have machinery have dominate dangerous that made. by released might which ever the In or

80 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEutter disregard of solemn assurances to the contrary, they havetreacherously attacked weak and defenseless nations, robbed themof their sovereignty and plundered their resources. They havebroken every rule of international law. They have ruthlessly disregardedevery rule of war designed to preserve the elemental rightsof humanity. As a result hundreds of thousands of women and childrenhave perished in their homes, on battle fields and in concentrationcamps. In revenge for the death of the most notorious hangmanin Europe, more than a thousand innocent victims have beenmurdered in cold blood. Hundreds of cities and towns have beenturned into rubble and fair fields into cities of the dead wherein liemillions of the slain. This does not begin to tell the story of savagery.No satanic device or weapon of destruction has been overlooked.The deliberate destruction of German incurables is proof ofthe fact that the quality of mercy has no place in Nazi mentality.What are some of the causes which have produced this carnivalof carnage? Nearly three quarters of a century ago Charles Darwinpresented his theory of evolution in two epoch-making books: "TheOrigin of Species" and "The Descent of Man." The theory was enthusiasticallyreceived and taught in the universities of Germany.It spread to the universities of Great Britain and the United States.In the higher schools of learning it became an accepted dogma. Astaught in the universities and accepted in world thought, the theoryof evolution banished God from His universe. It is the conviction ofyour Committee that the theory of Evolution has been one of theprincipal causes of the present world catastrophe.The inevitable result of such an attitude of mind was a civilizationerected upon a materialistic and godless foundation. It was sucha civilization that the descendants of Cain erected. It •was a splendidmaterial and cultural structure but it was founded upon the sand andit collapsed in the waters of the Flood. Since the birth of the IndustrialRevolution a materialistic civilization has been in process ofconstruction. Inadequate to meet the present crisis, it has collapsedbefore our very eyes. Indifferent to the great fundamental values ofthe spiritual life and the Kingdom of God, nations have lived on theprinciple that a man's life consists in the abundance of the thingswhich he possesses. They have exalted property above personality.They have refused to pay the price which spiritual values demand,and now they are paying in hundreds of billions the price which exclusivedevotion to material values exacts.The words of Jesus quoted above were uttered on the eve of Hiscrucifixion. The Jews in utter disregard of the spiritual interests ofthe nation were about to crucify their promised Messiah. A part ofthe penalty would be the destruction of Jerusalem and the consequentend of their hopes for freedom. The modern world has crucifiedthe Son of God afresh and put Him once more to an open shame.It has denied His right to sovereignty. It has refused to accept HisLaw as its standard in national and international relations. It hasrefused to permit Him to sit at the council table as the Prince offacts Peace claims has the Day he: each As gone parade "We Proclamation, more the a and to people present have about national disasterous of the been the its we Governor war nations. own March and share the is than recipients international devices 30, irrefutable among the What the 1863, one and world's of President which is one the recognition, proof. true nations. failure choicest guilt. has of Lincoln the gone ' has bounties We nation Regardless the before. followed said have modern today. in of marched Of his heaven; another, of world these Fast His Said in

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 81we have grown in numbers, wealth, and power as no other nationhas ever grown. But we have forgotten God. We have forgotten thegracious hand which preserved us in peace and multiplied and enrichedand strengthened us, and we have vainly imagined, in the deceitfulnessof our hearts, that all these blessings were produced bysome superior wisdom or virtue of our own. Intoxicated with unbrokensuccess, we have become too self-sufficient to feel the necessityof redeeming and preserving grace, too proud to pray to the Godwho has made us.""It behooves us, to humble ourselves before the offended Power,to confess our national sins, and to pray for clemency and forgiveness."In disregard of the laws of God and in the face of a crisis inwhich the life of the nation is at stake, we continue to desecrate theLord's Day. We revel in drunkenness to a degree unprecedentedin our national history. Our drink bill for a single day would feedone million Chinese refugee children for nine months or furnish foodfor six hundred thousand British children for six months. In an hourwhen there is an urgent demand for ships and more ships, our annualdrink bill would build forty modern battle ships. This vast expenditureof our national income is in the interests of a traffic thathas never furnished a single constructive idea for the uplift of humanitysince the beginning of history. Added to our drink bill is theunprecedented expenditure on tobacco. Divorce continues its viciousassault against the sacred foundations of the family. These andmany more national evils are an evidence of the fact that multitudesof our people continue to live as if there were no God and the LordJesus Christ had never died on the cross. As a people we need toobey the command with which Jesus Christ began His public ministry:"Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Only a peopleprepared of the Lord can successfully face the problems whichthe end of the war will present.But the outlook for the future is not entirely dark. The prospectsare as bright as the promises of God. God's rainbow of promisestill spans the dark background of the present crisis. Conditions arenever so bad but what they might be worse. The Kingdom of Godhas not been, and it will not be defeated. In the providence of Godwe have been called to espouse the cause of civil and religious freedomnot only for ourselves but also for liberty-loving peoples theworld around. We believe that our cause is the cause of God. Godhas called us to serve and sacrifice in the interests of an internationalorder in which reason, justice and good will shall be the governingprinciples—an international order built upon freedom to develop tothe highest possible level the physical, moral and spiritual resourcesof the human spirit. With faith in God and in the justice of ourcause, we can look forward with hope to the day when free menaround the world shall love the Lord their God with all their heartand soul and strength and mind, and their neighbor as themselves.We can look forward to that day which Daniel saw in vision when"the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom undermost minions • ship the We the whole and recommend High, United shall thanksgiving, heaven, whose serve States that shall kingdom and the and obey Canada days given that is him." appointed an Thursday be unto everlasting observed the for people of as the national kingdom, days of Week the of thanksgivingsaints of public and Prayer all of wor­the do­be

82 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEobserved as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer in our severalcongregations.Respectfully submittedJ. Boyd TweedW. J. McKnightJ. R. PattersonE. B. PattersonOliver WillsonThe Report of the Committee on Social Justice wasadopted as read and is as follows.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON SOCIAL JUSTICEIn recent weeks the thinking Christian world has been stirrethe refusal of two great denominations, the Presbyterian in its GeneralAssembly and the Northern Baptist in its General Convention,to give frank support to the position of the United States in the presentworld conflict. This refusal is the more marked because in theformer assembly the issue was presented twice and in the latter threetimes. To usit seems that the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, whenconfronted by a struggle that is absorbing the human and materialresources of all nations and that cannot fail to give us a radicallychanged world, should be something more than a silent bystander.This attitude of these churches, which represent so large a part ofProtestant America may have several causes:1. A desire not again to yield to the uncritical enthusiasm withwhich in the last war many ministers and denominations committedthemselves to all phases of the Allied position.2. Disillusionment due to the failure after the last war to achievethe promised goals of world disarmament, world peace, and worldunity. Part of the responsibility for this failure belongs to thechurches themselves.3. The growth of pacifism in the last twenty years. Many ministershave preached an absolute and uncritical pacifism, and hesitateto reverse their position with the first outbreak of •war.4. The adoption of the comfortable position that the Church has todo only with "spiritual" matters and the salvation of individualsouls. This is the old Lutheran position, and has helped to bring onthe present tragedy in Germany. It was held by the Southern PresbyterianChurch before the Civil War when she wished to avoid theissue of slavery.It may freely be granted that the present struggle is not a crusade,a holy war. It is not being fought in the name of the Lord JesusChrist; would thatit were! Moreover, most of the United Nationshave themselves been involved in the exploitation of weaker nationsand races abroad and weaker classes at home. Yet these nationshave often acted without a full national awareness of their offenses,without a full commitment in principle, and usually with manyhumanitarian mitigations; the Axis powers have acted with fullfaced consciousness, strength, war, of the in not negroes which and with before our without a theory, defeat years Lincoln's any but means of moral forethought with Emancipation a the slavery stark religious and as reality Proclamation. planning, unconditioned restraint. of ruthless with We Victory as all that total are their

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 83for the United Nations will not necessarily mean the acceptance ofthe sovereignty of the Lord Jesus by any man or nation; but it willmaintain the conditions under which His word can be freely presented,and all the freedoms for which men influenced by Christianidealism have fought for almost two thousand years. It ill becomesthe churches of the Lord Jesus to think they can pass by on theother side; it is we ourselves who have fallen among murderers andthieves.Our enemies have made nationalism their religion: Aryanism andDas Germantum in Germany and Shintoism with its Emperor worshipin Japan. In the United States and Great Britain we have notcalled it our religion, but we have subordinated to national dominananceand prosperity many things more valuable than they. In theUnited States we have demanded "that either citizens or applicantsfor citizenship shall assume by oath an obligation to regard allegianceto God as subordinate to allegiance to civil power." (Chief JusticeHughes, in his minority opinion in the Mackintosh case.) In internationaldealing, though we have examples of splendid idealism thatmake us rejoice that we are Americans, such as our dealing withChina from the time of Anson Burlingame, our first minister to thatland, to that of John Hay and Henry L. Stimson, who sought to preserveits integrity; we have had on the other hand "dollar diplomacy"abroad and oppression of weaker races at home. The General Councilof the Congregational Christian Churches recently declared: "Thepresent tragic situation is really a world-wide civil war and revolutionaryupheaval due to human blindness, apathy, selfishness, notonly in other nations but in our own. Racial and national arrogance,economic exploitation, and failure to provide and use adequatemachinery for unlimited cooperation and adjustment, have combinedto bring disaster upon mankind. These things are wrong. They aresins calling for humility, confession, and repentance." The RockRiver Methodist Conference has supported this view: "Today inevery country the church is calling the world to repentance and toworks meet for repentance. Also, the church is proclaiming thegrace of God, who is Himself at work in history seeking the salvationof individuals and nations."After the last war many backward peoples were placed undermandates, that is. under the guardianship of some major power, untilthey should reach political maturity sufficient for self-government.With a few honorable exceptions, these mandated territories weretreated as permanent colonies, and some mandate-holders refusedeven to make the legally required reports to the League of Nations.The Atlantic Charter, in its enunciation of the Four Freedoms, wasat first stated by Premier Winston Churchill not to refer to Asia. Theoutcries of China and India forced a correction. We ourselves neednot to be too self-congratulatory because we have freed the Philippines,for that move was forced through Congress primarily by theagricultural interests and the labor unions of this country who wereafraid of Philippine competition. When the United Nations win, alllished has truly Planning that limits. the self-government The backward presented are Christian Church, Twentieth seeking the nations the after civilization. to or United Century Malvern build be a conference of held States a the better Foundation in Manifesto Most earth genuine that of world. of should its lists the has calling leading mandates plans And one issued either hundred in the call bishops England with a be world study for given specific organizationsand some of to the complete scholars, Postwar build type Estab­time-of a

84 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEinternational organization: the twentieth-century world is too smallto live without an adequate world government or federation. TheLeague of Nations has a remarkable likeness to the Confederationin which our American States first sought unity, and this confederationwas so weak that it was close to failure when it was replaced bya stronger federation. This federation, it is true, omitted from itsConstitution all reference to the King and Savior of nations; but governmentis a natural institution ordained of God, and a governmentthat has, happily, borrowed much from Christianity is better thanno government, and the forty-eight States are infinitely better offthan they would be were they forty-eight jealous and contending nations.It seems futile to hope at the present hour for a World Federationthat will be Christian when none of the individual nations haveyielded allegiance to Christ; but even a non-Christian Federation isto be desired rather than world anarchy. Such a federation shouldhave power to deal with the world racial and economic problemsthat have been so fruitful of bitterness and war, and to secure forall peoples that degree of prosperity which the vast resources ofGod's creation make possible.We recommend the following resolutions:1. That the Reformed Presbyterian Church recognizes that inthe present struggle a full victory of the United Nations is essentialto preserve the freedoms of speech, press, assembly, and religiousfaith, that have been achieved by our forefathers.2. That we believe victory without repentance of national sinsmay result in a national pride and hardness of heart that will leadto even worse conditions, and we join the call of Christian people allover the world for repentance through the Lord Jesus Christ.3. That we give assurance to our soldiers that we are praying fortheir speedy victory, for their safe return, for the Lord's care overthem both in life and in death, and that in all things and in all placesthey may honor their Lord and Savior.4. That we give our assent to the "Ten Foundations of Peace"that have been adopted in England by the leaders of the AnglicanChurch and the Malvern Conference, by the Cardinal Archbishop ofWestminster, and by the Moderator of the Free Evangelical ChurchCouncil. (Some of these deal with the conditions of domestic peace.)(1). The right to life and independence of all nations, large,small, strong or weak, must be safeguarded.(2). Disarmament must be mutually accepted, organic and progressive,both in letter and spirit.(3). International institutions must be created or recast to insurethe loyal and faithful execution of international agreements.(4). Real needs and just demands of nations and peoples shouldbe benevolently examined.(5). A peace settlement must be dictated by a sense of acute responsibilitywhich weighs human statutes according to the holy, unshakablerules of divine law.(6). Extreme inequality of wealth should be abolished.opportunities daily (7). (8). (9). work.Every The family sense for child, education of as regardless a divine social suitable unit vocation of race to must its or peculiar must be class, safeguarded.be capacities.should restored have to man's equal

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 85(10). Resources of the earth should be used as God's gifts to thewhole human race and used with due consideration for the needs ofpresent and future generations.Respectfully submittedC. T. Carson James S. McGawJohn ColemanR. H. MartinIt was resolved that one evening at the next meeting ofSynod be given to a conference on Psalmody, and that W.J. McKnight be requested to give a lecture on this subjectat that time.The Committee on Time and Place gave a report whichwas adopted as follows.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TIME AND PLACEThe Committee on Time and Place would respectfully report:1. That we adjourn to meet at the Westminster Hotel at WinonaLake, Indiana, Thursday, June 3, 1943 at 7:30 P.M.2. That since there might be a Synodical C.Y.P.U. in 1943, andtherefore the need for an adjustment of the date to a SynodicalC.Y.P.U. Conference, the following be Synod's Commission to adjustthe date: E. L. McKnight, Roy C. Fullerton, T. C. McKnight, D. H.Elliott, David Bennett, R. E. Dill.Respectfully submittedJ. D. EdgarJ. G. McElhinneyF. E. AllenC. K. GreerHoward GilchristThe Report of the Committee on Finance was adoptedas read. It is as follows.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON FINANCEThe Finance Committee respectfully reports that the followinpapers have been referred to us:1. Report of the Board of Control.2. Report on the Minutes of Synod3. Report on the Literary Fund4. Report on the Jewish Mission5. Report of the Woman's Association6. Report of Synod's Board of Trustees7. Report of the Treasurer of the Board of Foreign MissionsWe did not have access to a financial report of Geneva Collegeand suggest that such a report would be of help to the Finance Committeein considering the comparative claims of the College.The only matters in the above reports which seemed to requirethe action of your Committee were:(1) The election of successors for Messrs. John W. Anderson,D. C. Ward and R. M. Young whose terms as members of Synod'sBoard of Trustees have expired:

86 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEWe recommend that the Clerk cast a ballot for the above namedmen to succeed themselves as members of Synod's Board of Trustees.(2) The distribution of the Nancy J. Faris bequest of $1,120.85.We recommend that sixty per cent of this bequest be given tothe Aged Ministers' Fund and that the remaining forty per cent begiven to the Widows' and Orphans' Fund.(3) The distribution of the James Shaw bequest which nowamounts to about $8,500.We recommend that twenty-five per cent of this bequest be givento the Witness Committee; forty per cent to the Home MissionBoard, ten per cent to the Theological Seminary, ten per cent tothe Seminary Student's Aid Fund, and fifteen per cent to GenevaCollege.(4) That H. G. Patterson and S. O. Carson be chosen their ownsuccessors on the Board of Control for a term of four years.Respectfully submittedM. S. McMillanWaldo MitchelL. M. EdgarREPORT OF BOARD OF John CHURCH K. Peoples ERECTIONSix of our congregations by making J. E. installment McElroy payments on theirloans from the Board, carried forward their own record of faithfulness,and also helped to replenish the treasury of this fund out ofwhich others may be helped.The Jewish Mission Building was badly in need of repairs, andthree hundred dollars were appropriated for that purpose.The Blanchard congregation took advantage of our standing offerto aid in keeping church buildings in repair where funds to do socannot be raised within the congregation. The Board contributed thecost of the material for a fresh coat of paint on the church, and oncemore its appearance adorns its prominent situation on the south sideof town.Our Board regrets that though we have been in correspondenceabout parsonages in different congregations which still lack them,none of those projects were judged practical now. We record withsatisfaction that Denver congregation has purchased a parsonage forher pastor.The terms of D. R. Taggart and R. W. Speer have expired andtheir successors should be chosen.Paul Coleman, PresidentR. W. Spear, SecretaryREPORT OF THE BOARD OF CONTROLThe Board of Control would respectfully report that God in Hisgood providence has spared our lives as members of the Board andas recipients of the church's bounty for another year: but Elder J.P. Baird has been confined to his bed in the hospital and the homefor many weeks.One more minister has been added to the number of those receivingaid and two in the widows' list did not ask for aid during the pastyear, dollars making was the two most ministers given and to any nine one widows and one in all. hundred Four and hundred fifty

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 87dollars was the least. As the cost of living has increased and thosereceiving aid are among those who have no services which they canrender or goods to sell it is fitting that they should be given a largerallowance this year. For this reason the Board asks the church formore liberal contributions for this department of its work. Our agedand unfortunate servants should be well provided for.At the first of April, 1942 the aged ministers' fund was overdrawn$313.57 and the widows' and orphans' fund $276.23.The Board is asking for $1,400.00 for the aged ministers fundand $1,200.00 for the widows and orphans fund.The time for which H. G. Patterson and S. O. Carson were chosenas members of the Board has expired and their successors should bechosen at this meeting of Synod.PRINTING AND SALE OF H. 1941 G. MINUTES Patterson, OF Secretary SYNODFive hundred sixteen copies of the Minutes of the 1941 meetingof Synod at Winona Lake, Indiana were printed by the Service PrintShop of Topeka, Kansas and received in Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAugust 28, 1941. Several orders remained unfilled.507 copies were sold for $ 253.509 copies freeCost of printing $275.00Postage and freight 14.07Editing 50.00 339.07Deficit $ 85.57FINANCIAL REPORT OF THE LITERARY FUND OF THEREFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHAPRIL 1, 1941—April 1, 1942April 1, 1941, Balance 161.95ReceiptsSale Bible Games $ 8.00Sale Dockets 24.25Synod Collections 98.29Sale Minutes 253.50Sale Books 534.35Trav. Fund 2,205.85 3,124.24$3,286.19DisbursementsTrav. Fund $1,848.09, Expenses Synod $83.20, Printing$12.37, Dockets $36.00, Minutes $289.07, EditingMinutes $50.00, Confession Faith $7.50, Bible Games$85.00, Bible Reading Com. $15.00, Christian Educator$10.00, Storage $8.00, Psalters $846.24, Postageon Books $22.80, Covenanter Y.P. Committee $100.00,Total . .. 3,413.27April 1, 1942, Balance overdrawn 127.08James S. Tibby, Treasurer

MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEAUDITOR'S REPORTI have audited the financial reports of James S. Tibby, Treasurerof the Literary Fund of the Reformed Presbyterian Church and findsame correct.Harry R. Ferguson, Public AuditorTREASURER'S REPORT OF THE JEWISH MISSIONJOSEPH M. STEELE, TREASURERSTATEMENT OF FUNDS APRIL 15, 1941 to MARCH 31, 1942ReceiptsCongregations 130.64Direct by Mission 47.00Women's Synodical 1,222.00Individuals 10.00Share of Surplus Earnings from Real Estate 35.84Bequest, Jos. Mann 25.00Interest on 1M Republic of Chile 6s, '63 30.97Total Receipts 1,501.45Balance, April 15, 1941 1,257.79 2,759.24DisbursementsSalaries: Two Missionaries, $600 each 1,200.00Mission Expenses:Cleaning and Supplies 80.51Telephone 41.67Gas and Electricity 33.61Coal 75.00Repairs to Building, Fence, etc 89.40New water heater 45.20Maintenance and repairs to Stoker . .. .25.40New sign 16.90Fire protection 3.75Lesson Helps and Literature 16.43Postage and supplies 6.25Water Rent 1941 9.00Total Mission expense 443.121,643.12 1,116.12Memorandum of Bond Owned1M Republic of Chile 6s—1963, Bid 3-31-42 14J. M. Steele, TreasurerJEWISH MISSION SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENTCovering Period from May 1, 1941 to March 31, 1942The Missionaries in charge of the Mission of the Covenant locatedat 800 South 5th St., Philadelphia, report the following contributionsreceived and disbursements made by them for the periodending March 31, 1942 through their Special Missionary Accountas follows:

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 89Balance on hand, May 1, 1941 53.74ReceiptsReceived from Women's Missionary Societies, Young People'sSocieties, and Individuals, including contributionsat Christmas in the sum of 211.36265.10DisbursementsDisbursed for Relief, Mothers' and Children's Meetings,Outings, Sabbath School Supplies, Literature and otherBenevolent Purposes, the sum for the period of 203.28Balance on hand, March 31, 1942 61.82FORTY-FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THEREFORMED PRESBYTERIAN WOMAN'S ASSOCIATIONFOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 1942ReceiptsAdmission Fees $ 2,000.00Annuity Bond 200.00Bequest—Miss Sadie Anderson 175.00Boarding Income 1,041.65Burial Expense 50.00Transferred from Dollar Savings Bank 3,300.00Congregational Collections 709.80Dividends 1-50Donations—Reception and Donation Day 664.40Individuals and Societies 213.00Interest on Investments 1,363.31Membership Dues 498.00Members Fund 3,217.84Mortgage Payments 649.23Pensions 1,400.00Surplus Property Account 67.70Real Estate—Ashland Avenue Property 796.88Penn Avenue Property 663.99Franklin Avenue Property 414.77Patterson Farm 628.35Telephone 32.59Miscellaneous Accounts Receivable 246.83$18,334.84Add Balance of April 1, 1941 1,940.01$20,274.85ExpendituresBurial Expense $ nSn'nnDollars Savings Bank—Savings Account 3,000.00Drugs and Medicines 10-20Equipment 145.76

90 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEFood Supplies 2,304.91Garden and Grounds 21.98General Expense 1,120.62Insurance 61.05Interest Payable 386.73Light and Heat 989.84Matron's Expense Fund 431.14Mortgage Rec—H. A. & Clara V. Calderwood 3,500.00Nursing 536.23Office Expense 340.70Pensions 400.00Real Estate—Ashland Avenue Property 185.01Penn Avenue Property 214.25Franklin Avenue Property 215.66Patterson Farm 264.41Mary J. McElroy Estate 15.27Sweetwater Grove, Florida $17,854.54 4.03Repairs 510.22SUMMARYSalary Account 2,205.00Receipts for the Year $18,334.84Telephone 73.24Add Balance of April 1, 1941 1,940.01Miscellaneous Accounts Payable 455.89$20,274.85Memorial Room Expense 160.47Expenditures for the Year 17,854.54Balance March 31, 1942 $ 2,420.31Covered by Bond and Mortgage $18,454.77Stocks 307.00ASSETSCash-Union Trust Co. of Pittsburgh Checking Acc't $ 2,420.31Dollar Savings Bank Savings Account 6,444.70Equipment 1,659.10Furniture 3,273.95Manager's Contingent Fund 2.13Mortgages Receivable—Mrs. Julia Bernier $ 2,000.00H. A. and C. V. Calderwood 3,500.00Chas. and Rose Pallos 4,954.77Mrs. Mildred Warner 8,000.00 18,454.77Real Estate—Uniondale Cemetery Lots 890.00Ashland Avenue Property 8,405.87Penn Avenue PropertyFranklin Home Property Avenue Property9,965.7741,273.93 6,123.00

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 91Patterson Farm 665.00 67,323.57btocKs 307.00Total Assets $99,885.53LIABILITIESAnnuity Bonds ! 70o 00Perpetual Endowment Fund .. . . . . 7700 00Members' Fund 7 283 40Memorial Room Furnishings 323 85Reserve Interest Fund 967!o3Total Liabilities «i 7 974 28SUMMARYTotal Assets $99,885.53Total Liabilities 17 974 28Surplus as per Ledger $81,911.25Respectfully submitted,Agnes E. Steele, TreasurerAUDITOR'S REPORTThe Board of DirectorsReformed Presbyterian Woman's Association of North AmericaDear Mesdames:Following your direction, I have audited the books and accountsof your Association for the year April 1, 1941 to March 31, 1942, asfound in the possession of your treasurer, Mrs. Agnes E. Steele, andhave found them to be correct. Having examined all the checks forthe year, I believe the records show a true statement of the conditionof the Association. The contents of the safe deposit box at the EastLiberty Branch of the Union Trust Company were examined and allthe necessary papers were examined.Respectfully submitted,Harry R. Ferguson REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES OF SYNODWe herewith submit our annual Pub. report Accountant and that of & your Aud. treasurerfor the year ended March 31, 1942.The work and responsibility of the office continues to increase.We are thankful to the Most High for the many blessings received.Sale was made of the Cedarville, Ohio church property to theChurch of the Nazarenes for $250.00 and the same body purchasedthe Washington, Iowa property for $2,500.00.Bequests ReceivedMrs. W. A. Edgar, Lyons, Kans. for Theo. Sem. $100.00R. N. Redpath, Olathe, Kansas, Nicosia Girl'sschool $47.00, China $47.00, A. Bible Society$47.00, Knox Academy $47.00, Nat. Ref. $94.00,

92 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THESyria $94.00, Total 376.00Miss Sadie Anderson, Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania,Seminary, Geneva College, Southern Mission,Foreign Mission, Aged People's Home,each $175.00 on account, Total 875.00Jos Mann, Denison, Kansas, Home Mission$100.00, Jewish $125.00, Syrian, China, Indian,Southern each $225.00, Total 1,125.00Nancy J. Faris, Winchester, Kansas, Synod todistribute 1,120.85James Shaw, Superior, Nebraska, on accountSynod to distribute 7,370.91Totals $10,967.76OUR BOOKS SHOWTotal Earnings (increase of $308.06) 35,116.68Mortgages (increase of $53,151.91) 572,228.55Stocks & Bonds (unchanged) 153,099.81Annuities (increase of $6,800.00) 68,030.24Endowment Funds (increase of $1,000.00) . . .1,036,332.63comparison of earnings1938 35,387.141939 35,046.211940 33,471.001941 34,808.621942 35,116.68comparison or mortgages1938 586,188.361939 535,064.731940 554,823.531941 519,076.641942 572,228.55comparison of real estate1938 492,700.781939 543,323.141940 520,537.091941 546,508.081942 (decrease of $54,104.36) 492,403.72During the past year twelve properties were sold at a price of$72,900.00 and four were acquired by foreclosure or deed. We haveon hand March 31, 1942, some fifty-three parcels.The Board declared a dividend of three per cent amounting to$24,086.48 from the mortgage income and distributed $11,172.86 ofsurplus from Real Estate profits.The Accounts of the Board were audited by Mr. Harry Ferguson,Public Auditor, and the Bonds, Mortgages, Stocks examined by acommittee of the Board and found intact.FOR SYNODICAL ACTIONThe terms of Messrs. John W. Anderson, D. C. Ward and R. M.Young as members of the Board expired June 15, 1942. Their successorsshould be elected by ballot.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 93Distribution of Nancy J. Faris Bequest of . .. .$1,120.85James Shaw Bequest of 7,370.91Respectfully submittedJames S. Tibby, SecretaryGENERAL MORTGAGE ACCOUNTApril 1, 1941, Balance $418,217.96Mortgages placed 90,505.82508,723.78Mortgages foreclosed and paid 56,467.14April 1, 1942, Balance 452,256.64DAVID GREGG MORTGAGESApril 1, 1941, Balance 93,858.68Mortgages placed 7,485.25101,343.93Mortgages paid 5,622.02April 1, 1942, Balance 95,721.91GENERAL MORTGAGE INTERESTApril 1, 1941, Balance overdrawn 90.00ReceiptsCollections 31,536.3831,446.38DisbursementsShare office expenses $ 2,441.79Dividends to Annuitants 4,298.29Dividends to Depts 24,086.48 30,826.56April 1, 1942, Balance 619.82DAVID GREGG MORTGAGE INTERESTReceiptsCollections 5,612.00Disbursements5% service charge 280.60Foreign Missions 1,954.84Home Missions 1,599.41Church Erection 355.43Theo. Seminary 355.43Southern Mission 355.43Widows and Orphans 355.43Central-Pittsburgh congregation 355.43 5,612.00CASH ACCOUNTApril 1, 1941, Balance • • • • 31,447.88ReceiptsCollections 214,808.69246,256.57

94 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEDisbursementsPayments 210,345.92April 1, 1942, Balance 35,910.65OFFICE EXPENSESOffice Rent 538.80Supplies, Car Fare, etc 284.78Auditor 160.00Salaries 3,900.00 4,883.58Above paid as follows:Church Erection Board $10.22, Home Missions$210.97, Foreign Missions $405.28, Indian Mission$12.43, Jewish Mission $7.01, Witness Work $8.67,Theo. Seminary $217.35, Min. Relief $78.14, Widowsand Orphans $47.60, A.P. Home $27.59, SouthernMission $45.66, Geneva College $1,320.13, Student'sAid $50.74, Interest Account $2,441.79 4,883.58HOME MISSIONSApril 1, 1941, Balance overdrawn 8,867.07ReceiptsCollections 1,595.91Share Budget Funds 5,604.09Share rent profits 511.50Share rent profits, D. Gregg 459.89Jos. Mann Bequest 100.00Nancy Faris Bequest 287.50Regular dividend 2,104.15David Gregg dividend 1,599.41 12,262.45 3,395.38DisbursementsEvan. Comm. $1.35, Share office $210.97, Interestoverdraft $607.45, Iowa Presby. $731.05, Kansas$853.14, N. York $300.00, Ohio $1,804.02, PacificCoast $1,029.92, Pittsburgh 1,880.74, St. Lawrence1,422.35, Total 8,840.99April 1, 1942, Balance overdrawn 5,445.61SOUTHERN MISSIONApril 1, 1941, Balance 1,393.37ReceiptsCollections 198.23Share Budget 401.77Rent Little Knox 90.00Share rent profits 214.57Bequests 460.04Anderson Hospital 25^00Dividends 837.19Claude Brown check returned 25.00 2,251.803,645.17

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 95DisbursementsInsurance 47.81Share office expenses 45.66Remitted to Anderson Hospital 25.00Salaries 3 workers 1,379.92Claude Brown 25.00 1,523.39April 1, 1942, Balance 2,121.78INDIAN MISSIONApril 1, 1941, Balance overdrawn 1,828.64ReceiptsCollections 1,043.26Share Budget Funds 16.04Share Rent profits 30.89Dividend 124.16Jos. Mann Bequest 225.00From Farm Account 604.44 2,043.79215.15DisbursementsShare Electricity 24.00Share office expenses 12.43Interest on overdraft 125.39Repairs 167.50Miss May Allen 50.00R. C. Adams 1,400.00 1,779.32April 1, 1942, Balance overdrawn 1,564.17FARM ACCOUNTApril 1, 1941, Balance 2,250.00ReceiptsPayments made 500.002,750.00DisbursementsRepairs 361.35To Current Account 604.44 965.79April 1, 1942, Balance 1,784.21THEOLOGICAL SEMINARYApril 1, 1941, Balance overdrawn 6,502.75ReceiptsRent profit, general 526.21Rent profit, David Gregg 102.19Dividends 2,534.34Collections 427.85Share Budget Funds 2,272.15Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Edgar Bequest 100.00Miss Sadie Anderson Bequest 175.00 6,137.74365.01

96 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEDisbursementsSalary R. J. G. McKnight $3,000.00, W. J. Coleman$650.00, John Coleman $650.00, Robert Park $650.00,George McCalmon $75.00, G. Mackay Robb $15.00,F. Lathom $15.00, Share office expenses $217.35,Interest on overdraft $445.79, R. R. fare $14.30Total 5,732.44April 1, 1942, Balance overdrawn 6,097.45MEMORIAL BUILDINGApril 1, 1941, Balance overdrawn 3,320.37ReceiptsPhone calls 2.30Women British Relief rent 10.00W. T. Jack 100.00From Student's Aid Fund 800.00 912.302,408.07DisbursementsGas $121.59, Coal $151.55, Electricity $171.67, Phone$82.96, Water $31.50, Supplies $60.49, Cleaning $24.-25, Repairs $32.19, Insurance $125.00, Interest onOverdraft $214.55 1,015.75April 1, 1942, Balance overdrawn 3,423.82LIBRARY ACCOUNTApril 1, 1941, Balance overdrawn 47.70DisbursementsBooks $15.33, Magazines $27.55 42.88April 1, 1942, Balance overdrawn 90.58STUDENT'S AID FUNDApril 1, 1941, Balance overdrawn 2,000.30ReceiptsCollections $27.00, Budget $753.00, Dividend $506.31,Nancy Faris Bequest $143.75, Pittsburgh Presby.Special $1,000.00, Surplus profit real estate $123.35Total 2,553.41553.11DisbursementsCook $368.86, R. Edgar $125.00, C. Brown $125.00,M. Martin $125.00, R. Hutcheson $125.00, H. Thompson$125.00, R. McMillan $125.00, Clark Copeland$125.00, Upkeep Seminary $800.00, Share office expenses$50.74, Interest overdraft $107.94 2,202.54April 1, 1942, Balance overdrawn 1,649.43MINISTERIAL RELIEFApril 1, 1941, Balance 127.37

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 97ReceiptsCollections 103.40Budget Funds 317.00Dividend 779.56Share profit Real Estate 199.39 1,399.351,526.72DisbursementsH. G. Foster 400.00P. J. McDonald 300.00Insurance on 4 Theo. Students 1,062.15Share office expensesApril 1, 1942, Balance overdrawn78.14 1,840.29313.57WIDOWS AND ORPHANS FUNDApril 1, 1941, Balance overdrawn 824.94ReceiptsSurplus rent profit 200.61Share Budget Funds 1,143.50Nancy Faris Bequest 143.75Collections 56.50Dividends 829.43 2,373.791,548.85DisbursementsShare office expenses 47.60Interest on overdraft 52.48Payment to Widows 1,725.00 1,825.08April 1, 1942, Balance overdrawn 276.23WITNESS WORKApril 1, 1941, Balance 738.27ReceiptsShare rent profits 21.90Collections 29.75Share Budget Funds 1,770.25W. J. Coleman collections 92.00J. R. Withrow 300.00Literature sold 2.00Dividend 86.50 2,302.403,040.67DisbursementsSalary, W. J. Coleman 562.50Salary, Mrs. C. Fox 240.00Printing 506.00Envelopes 343.20Expenses, W. J. Coleman 42.06Share office expenses 8.67Typewriter 39.50 1,741.93April 1, 1942, Balance 1,298.74

98 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THECHURCH ERECTIONApril 1, 1941, Balance 2,036.33ReceiptsPayments by six congregations 631.75Share rent profits 26.65Sale Cedarville church property 250.00Dividend 559.62 1,468.023,504.35DisbursementsR. R. Expenses, J. D. Edgar to Vernon .... 7.50Share office expenses 10.22Expenses, sale Cedarville property 95.05Cut, parsonage at Bellefontaine 2.00Jewish Mission 300.00Blanchard, Iowa cong 104.35 519.12April 1, 1942, Balance 2,985.23TEMPERANCEApril 1, 1941, Balance 133.94ReceiptsCollections 257.85391.79DisbursementsAmerican Business Men's Research 20.00Nat. Temperance Association 10.00Expenses, delegate to N.T.A 14.00Office supplies 45.44 89.44April 1, 1942, Balance 302.35COVENANTER WITNESSJas. S. Tibby's OfficeReceiptsSubscriptions from Topeka office 2,075.00Share Budget Funds 4,221.03Check returned from Topeka office 1,007.01 7,303.04DisbursementsTopeka office expenses 430.88Paper bill 944.69Salary, D. R. Taggart, on account 999.96Printing bills 4,995.00 7,370.53April 1, 1942, Balance overdrawn 67.49BUDGET ACCOUNTApril 1, 1941, Balance overdrawn 97.83ReceiptsFrom congregations 26,076.0725,978.24

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 99AUDITOR'S REPORTI, the undersigned, appointed by the Trustees of the Synod ofthe Reformed Presbyterian Church of North America to audit theAccounts of James S. Tibby, treasurer, would respectfully report thatI have examined the Accounts, Cash in Banks, and find same correctas above Report.Harry R. Ferguson, PubZic AuditorREPORT OF TREASURER OF BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONSJOSEPH M. STEELE TREASURERSTATEMENT OF FUNDS IN FOREIGN MISSION ACCOUNTSFOR THE YEAR ENDING MARCH 31, 1942Latakia, Syria Hospital Fund 1,761.22Latakia, Syria Dwelling Building Fund 1,706.55J. F. Carither's Mem. Fund, Principal 4,519.42J. F. Carither's Mem. Fund, Income 392.71Syria Mission, Special Fund 1,224.16Cyprus Mission, Special Fund 185.00China Mission, Special Fund 270.13Manchuria Mission, Special FundNo Bal.Miss Stewart's Appeal Fund 602.42Foreign Mission General Fund 3,384.5614,046.17less Temporary OverdraftMary A. Gihon Est. Cash 305.62Total ' 16,855.61LATAKIA, SYRIA, HOSPITAL FUNDBalance, April 15, 1941, No change 1,761.22LATAKIA, SYRIA DWELLING BUILDING FUNDBalance, April 15, 1941, No ,change 1,706.55J. FRENCH CARITHER'S MEMORIAL FUNDPrincipal AccountBalance, April 15, 1941, No change 4,519.42J. FRENCH CARITHER'S MEMORIAL FUNDIncome AccountBalance, April 15, 1941 280.21Receipts6 mo. int. on 10-1-41 5M Pittsburgh,W. Va. Railway Co. 4%'s - 112.50Balance March 31, 1942 392.71Memorandum of Securities belonging to Principal Account5M Pittsburgh . W. Va. Railway Co. 4%'s, 1960Bid 60 1-8DisbursementsDistributed to Departments of Church 26,765.28April 1, 1942, Balance overdrawn 787.04

100 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THESPECIAL FUND ACCOUNTSSYRIA MISSIONBalance, April 15, 1941 .- 1,432.00ReceiptsGeneva College YWCA 105.00Geneva College YMCA 75.00 180.001.612.00DisbursementsSent to field for Little Geneva 380.00Announcement in Sunday School Times . .. 7.84 387.84Balance, March 31, 1942 1,224.16CYPRUS MISSIONBalance, April 15, 1941 105.00ReceiptsTopeka, Kansas, 2 Scholarships in Cyprus 80.00Balance. March 31, 1942 185.00CHINA MISSIONBalance, April 15, 1941 196.76ReceiptsWar Refugee Relief Work 1,275.95Women's Synodical 105.15 1,381.101,577.86DisbursementsWar Refugee Relief Work 1,300.00Cable Charges 7.73 1,307.73Balance. March 31, 1942 270.13MANCHURIAN MISSIONNO changesNo Bal.MISS E. M. STEWART'S APPEAL FUNDBalance, April 15, 1941 48.42Receipts 1,304.001,352.42DisbursementsSalary, Dr. Ida M. Scott 750.00Balance, March 31, 1942 602.42MARY A. GIHON, LEGACY CASH ACCOUNTOverdraft, Due to Gen. Fund, April 15, 1941 542.60

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 101ReceiptsPayment on Account of Loan ofWashington Loan & Trust Co 236.98Bal. Overdraft due to Gen. Fund, March 31, 1942 305.62MARY A. GIHON LEGACY INCOME ACCOUNTReceiptsInterest on:10-1550ths Wardman & Bones Loan 32.8715-1000ths Wash. Loan & Trust Co., Trustee. . 104.672M Met. Club, Washington, DC. 4%'s 90.005M Consol. Federal Land Banks 3%'s 162.504,800 U.S. Treasury Notes 2%'s 132.002,450 U.S. Treasury Notes 3's 73.50595.54 NoTransferred to General Fund Account 595.54 Bal.REV. SAMUEL E. BOYLE CHINA FUNDBalance, April 15, 1941 286.47ReceiptsCongregation & including receipts whileon furlough 819.83Sabbath School 115.10Women's Missionary Societies 51.00Women's Synodical 118.93Young People's Societies 106.91Individuals 491.50 1,703.271,989.74DisbursementsSalary and Child Allowance 1,175.00Traveling Expenses Preaching while onfurlough, receipts included above . .. 59.99Return of Boyle family from field 600.75 1,835.74154.00Balance transferred to General FundNodue to discontinuance of Boyle Fund 154.00 Bal.Note: Mr. Boyle's Salary for May and June was paid from Gen. Fd.AMOUNTS DUE MISSIONARIESMiss Elizabeth McElroy 20.00ADVANCES MADE FOR MISSIONARIESCloyd E. Caskey, Ins. & An. Prems., 1942 242.65Lester E. Kilpatrick, An. Prems., 1942 79.34Philip W. Martin, An. Prems., 1942 23.74Chester T. Hutcheson, An. Prems., 1942 37.98Mary R. Adams, Including An. Prems., 1942 189.36 573.07(Received refund of salary 4-10-42)

102 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEFOREIGN MISSION GENERAL FUNDACCOUNTReceiptsCongregations 3,180.81Sabbath Schools 117.23Women's Missionary Societies 110.00Women's Synodical 5,999.62Young People's Societies 121.94Individuals 1,031.99 10,561.59Balance from Samuel E. Boyle Fund .... 154.00One-half Cash Surrender ValueAnnuity Policy, J. G. Vos 211.38Proceeds of Sale of 2,800 PotomacRealty Atlantic Deb. Corp. at 50.06 . . 1,392.52Proceeds of Sale of 3,000 Missouri-Ill.R.R. 5's at 97% 2,915.34Gihon Estate Securities 595.54Other Securities 1,134.60Surplus Earnings Synod's R.E 1,543.50Bequest, Jos. Mann, Denison, Kansas . . . 250.00Bequest, Sadie A. Anderson,Beaver Falls, Pa 175.00 8,371.88Total Receipts 18,933.47Balance, April 15, 1941 Disbursements 7,062.16 25,995.63Syria ExpenseSalaries to July 1, 1942 3,457.56Children's Allowance 383.34Mission Allowance 3,166.67Cable Charges 71.27Return of Hutcheson Family 2,374.35 9,453.19Cyprus ExpenseSalaries to July 1, 1942 1,400.04Children's Allowance 300.00Mission Allowance 1,200.00Cable Charges 36.91 2,936.95South China ExpenseSalaries to July 1, 1942 6,409.31Miss Adams return from field 215.00Mr. Mitchel's expense to field 395.50Cable Charges 73.38 7,093.19Manchuria ExpenseSalaries to July 1, 1942 2,158.31Mr. Vos' return from field 232.83Total Cable Mission Charges Disbursements 23.7321,898.202,414.87Home Base ExpenseTrav. Ex. to Board Meetings 60.00Ex.—Synod's Property in So. China. . 14.20Booklets re Missionary Conf. of N.A. 9.27

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 103Contribution to Miss. Conf. of N.A.. . 100.00Expense attending Miss. Conf. of N.A.at Trenton, New Jersey 20.24Room for Meeting in Y.M.C.A., NY.. . 10.00Recording Secretary's Expense 10.00Physical Examination Missionary . . . 3.00Copies of Minutes (5) 2.50Treasurer's ExpenseAuditing 75.00Bond—Treasurer 50.00Books, Stationery, etc 26.65Postage—Air Mail & Regular 49.75Notary Services & Telegrams, etc. . . . 2.77Stenographers Services 28.00Corresponding Secretary's ExpenseTotalServicesDisbursementsof StenographerPostage, supplies, etc 251.47 712.8522,611.05Balance in General Fund, March 31, 1942 3,384.58Annuity Premium AccountPremiums paid to Presbyterian MinistersFund Jan. 5, 1942 2,678.00lessPremiums refunded on cancelledcontract No. 64338 J. G. Vos 107.752,570.25lessAnnuity Premium on Contract no. 64346paid in full by Herbert A. Hays 51.452,518.80lessRefund by Presbyterian MinistersFund; one-half of 2,518.80 1,259.40lessOne-half of Premium on H. A. HaysContract No. 64346 paid by PresbyterianMinisters Fund in 1941 25.72Balance applied against reduction of Loan 1,233.68Amount of Premium applied byBoard in behalf of Missionariesfor the year 1942; one-half .of 2,518.80 1,259.40addAnnuity Premium H. A. Hays 51.45One-half H. A. Hays Premium ded. above . . . 25.72Total Allocated to Missionaries 1,336.57Balance in Account, April 15, 1941 613.23Total Allocated to Missionaries 1,949.80

104 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THElessCharged to Missionaries 4-15-41—12-31-41... 638.95Charged to Missionaries 12-31-41—6-30-42. .. 992.16 1,631.11Balance in account to be charged to andcollected from Missionaries 318.69Detail of Loan on Note of PresbyterianMinisters Fund, Bal. of note, Apr. 15, '41 22,732.57addInterest on Note 1-3-41 to 1-3-42 681.9823,414.55lessOne-half Annual Annuity Premiums net, appearingin Annuity Premium Ac 1,233.68Balance of Loan, March 31, 1942 22,180.87Memorandum of Bonds OwnedMarket Quotations as of March 31, 1942Foreign Mission General3M International Hydro ElectricSystems 6's, 44, Bids 25Foreign Mission from Gihon Estate2M Metropolitan Club, Washington, D.C.4% 's, 51, Bid 655M Federal Land Bank, Consol. FarmLoan SVs, 55, Bid 107 1-82,450 USA Treasury Notes 3's, 55 " 110 21-324,800 USA Treasury Notes 2%'s, 59 109 22-32Certificates of Beneficial Interest NationalSavings & Trust Co., Trustee10-1550th Wardman & Bone Loan 1,212.2315-1000 Washington Loan & Trust Co. Loan 1,263.02Presbyterian Ministers Fund 3% 22,180.87COMPARATIVE REPORT OF RECEIPTS, DISBURSEMENTS1941 1942Receipts Payments Receipts PaymentsForeign Mission Gen. Fd. . .23,469.82 22,182.41 18,933.47 22,61105Special & Miscellaneous FundsSyria Special Fund 200.00 214.00 180.00 387 84Cyprus Special Fund 105.00 4.26 80 00China Special Fund 996.76 1,030.31 1,381.10 1,307'73Latakia Hospital Fund ... 120.00 25.00Lat. Dwelling Bldg. Fd 83.43 '.'..'."J. F. Carithers MemorialFund, ., , Principal . 5,313.12 1,400.00 3,679.88 4,760.87 4,281.3iRecapitulationJ. F. Carithers MemorialTotals Fund, for Income Gen. Fd 23,469.82 280.21 22,182.41 140.50 18,933.47 112 50 22 61105Miss Totals E. for M. Stewarts Spec. & Mis. Ap. Fd. 5,313.12 717.75 3,679.88 750.00 4,769.87 1,304.00 4.28L31 750 66Rev. 28,782.94 S. Boyle, 25,862.29 China 23,694.34 Fd... 1,493.40 26,892.36 1432.38 1,703.27 1835 74

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 105STATEMENT OF BALANCES AND DISTRIBUTIONOF CASH IN BANKSForeign Mission General Fund 3 384 58Sam Boyle China Fund ' '.'.'. 'closedLatakia, Syria Hospital Fund '.'. ... 1 761 22Latakia, Syria Dwelling Building Fund '.'.'.'.'. 1706 55J. F. Carither's Memorial Fund, Principal . "" 4'51942J. F. Carither's Memorial Fund, Income '392 71Syria Mission Special Fund 1 224 16Cyprus Mission Special Fund ............'.'.' 'l85 00China Mission Special Fund14,066.19270 13Amounts Due to Missionary '. 20 00lessMiss E. M. Stewart's Appeal Fund ['. 602 42Advances for Missionaries 573.07Annuity Premium Advances Bal. 1942 . . 318.69Mary A. Gihon Est. Cash Overdraft 305.62Manchuria Suspense Account 258.58 1,455.96Balance exclusive of Jewish Mission 12 610 23addJewish Mission ' 1,116.12Balance 13,726.35Held as follows:Brown Brothers Harriman & Co 10,809.46Note: Central above Penn balance National Brown Bank Brothers Harriman 2,916.89 & Co. 13,726.35 includesdeposit 4-23-42, $183.98.Jos. M. Steele, TreasurerAUDITOR'S REPORT OF THE ACCOUNTS OFTHE TREASURERS OF THE BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONSMr. Joseph M. Steele, TreasurerThe Board of Foreign Missions of the Synodof the Reformed Presbyterian Church of North AmericaPhiladelphiaDear Sir:We have examined your accounts as Treasurer of the Board ofForeign Missions of the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Churchof North America for the period from April 16, 1941, to March 31,1942. All receipts as shown by your books were deposited in bankand all expenditures were supported by proper vouchers, with theexception of disbursements for missionaries' salaries, family allowancesand traveling expenses, for which written authorizations werenot on file at your office. Allowances to the missions for field expenses,changes in salaries and various other items of expense weresubstantiated in part by reference to notices of "Actions taken byThe celed Board checks of were Foreign examined Missions" by at us. its meetings, and in all cases can­

106 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEPrior to April 16, 1939, there was set aside out of a bequest receivedfrom the Estate of Mary Gihon, $25,000 under an agreementwith the Presbyterian Ministers' Fund in order to provide annuitiesfor the Board's foreign missionaries upon retirement. The status of.this deposit at March 31, 1942, is shown in an annexed statement,page 6, and has been verified by direct correspondence with thePresbyterian Ministers' Fund.During the period under review the following securities, held bythe Board in the General Fund investments, were sold:Book Value Proceeds$3,000 Missouri-Illinois Railroad Co.5s, 1959 $2,550.00 $2,915.34$2,800 Potomac Realty AtlanticDebenture Corp. 2s-6s, 1953 $2,800.00 $1,392.52An amount of $236.98 was received during the period on accountof principal of the Board's investment in National Savings and LoanCo., Trustee, Certificate of Beneficial Interest for 15-1000ths interestin premises 800-812 "E" St. N.W., Washington, DC. As this investmentwas acquired from the Estate of Mary A. Gihon, the amount of$236.98 was applied to reduce the overdraft in Mary A. Gihon legacy,which amounts, after this reduction, to $305.62, as of March 31, 1942.We verified, by reference to published security information or byconfirmation received direct from the payor, that all other incomefrom investments to which the Board was entitled during the periodunder review was recorded as received upon your records.Cash in banks was verified by correspondence with the depositoriesand the investments shown in the accompanying statement atcost were verified by examination on May 7, 1942, or confirmationreceived by us direct from the holders.Annexed we submit statements of cash and investments in thevarious funds at March 31, 1942.Very truly yours,Lybrand, Ross Bros. & MontgomeryDETAILS OF THE CASH FUNDS OF THE BOARD OF FOREIGNMISSIONS OF THE SYNOD OF THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIANCHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA, MARCH 31, 1942Board of Foreign Missions:Foreign Missions, General Fund $ 3,384.58Latakia, Syria Hospital Fund 1,761.22Latakia Dwelling Building Fund 1,706.55J. French Carithers, Memorial Fund, Prin 4,519.42J. French Carithers, Memorial Fund, Income 392.71Syrian Mission, Special Fund 1,224.16Cyprus Mission, Special Fund 185.00China Mission, Special Fund 270.13Miss E. M. Stewart's Appeal Fund for China 602.42$14,046.19Less overdraft in Mary A. Gihon legacy 305.62$13,740.57Jewish Mission Board Fund$14,856.691,116.12

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 107Less:Advances made for account of missionaries, netof amounts held for missionaries, as annexed $553.07Annuity premiums advanced for missionaries. . . . 318.69Manchuria Mission Suspense Account (Representingdisbursements to mission headquartersnot distributed to individuals at March 311942) 258.58$13,726.35 1,130.34Held as follows:At Brown Brothers Harriman & Company(demand deposit account) 10,809.46*At Central-Penn National Bank (savings ac.). . 2,916.89$13,726.35* Includes deposit, April 23, 1942, $183.98.THE BOARD OF FOREIGN MISSIONS OF THE SYNOD OF THEREFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICAADVANCES MADE FOR ACCOUNT OF MISSIONARIESNET OF AMOUNTS HELD FOR THEIR ACCOUNTAdvances made for missionaries:Rev. Chester T. Hutcheson $ 37.98Rev. C. E. Caskey 242.65Mr. Lester E. Kilpatrick 79.34Miss Mary R. Adams 189.36Rev. Philip W. Martin 23.74$573.07Less amount held for missionary:Miss Elizabeth McElroy $553.07 20.00DETAILS OF THE INVESTMENT FUNDS OF THE BOARD OFFOREIGN MISSIONS OF THE SYNOD OF THE REFORMEDPRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF NORTH AMERICA, MARCH 31, '42Book Values Quoted ValuesBoard of Foreign Missions:J. French Carithers,Memorial Fund:$5,000 Pittsburgh & West VirginiaRy. Co. 4%s, 1960 $4,681.25 60 1-8 $3,006.25Foreign Missions General Fund:$3,000 International Hydro-Electric System 6s, 1944 3,120.00 25 750.00Presbyterian Ministers' Fund:(Note dated July 19,1938, $25,000)*Bal. Apr. 16, 1941, $22,732.57Int. at 3 pet. forperiod from Jan.$23,414.551 to Dec. 31, 1941, 681.98

108 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THELess Board's %share of 1942 premiumson annuitycontracts 1,233.68No quotation22,180.87 availableForeign Missions Gen. Fnd.(Securities acquired fromEstate of Mary A. Gihon):$2,000 Metropolitan Club,Washington, D.C., 4%s,Extended to 1951 2,000.00 65 1,300.00$5,000 Federal LandForward Bank Consolidated Farm $36,894.62* Loan Investment 3%s, 1955 of portion of cash 4,912.50 received 107 as 1-8 bequest 5,356.25 from theEstate of Mary A. Gihon.$2,450 U. S. TreasuryNotes 3s, 1955 2,549.79 110 21-32 2,711.08$4,800 U. S. TreasuryNotes 2%s, 1959 4,960.00 109 22-32 5,265.00Certificate of Beneficial Interestfor 15-1000ths interestin premises 800-812 "E" St.,N.W., Washington, D.C., NationalSavings & Loan Co.,Trustee (property acquiredthrough foreclosure on Aug-No quotationust 1, 1938) 1,263.02 availableCertificate of Beneficial Interestfor 10-1550ths interestin premises 1631-35 14th St.,N.W., Washington, DC, Na­$46,879.6tionalMission Savings Board: & Loan Co.,No quotationJewish$1,000 Trustee Rep. of Chile, 6s, 1963 1,212.23 available(Nov. 1, 1936, and subsequentcoupons attached) 915.00 14 140.00$47,794.66The Clerk of Synod cast the unanimous ballot of Synodas called for in Item 1 of this Report for John W. Anderson,D. C. Ward and R. M. Young as their own successors onSynod's Board of Trustees for a term of three years (1942-1945).The following recommendation presented by E. A.Crooks was adopted: That Synod appropriate $10.00 fromthe Literary Fund for aiding in the upkeep of the Old Brick

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 109Church Burial Ground at Chester, South Carolina, in tributeto early Covenanters whose graves are to be found there.The Committee on Discipline gave their report whichwas adopted and is as follows.REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON DISCIPLINEYour Committee would respectfully report that four papers havebeen handed to us.Paper Number 1A request from Edwin H. Rian of the Orthodox PresbyterianChurch that a committee be appointed by our Synod to meet withother committees from the Presbyterian and Reformed Churches toconsider and explore the possibilities of a federation between suchchurches and report back to Synod in 1943. The object of such afederation would not be to form an organic union, or a super-denomination,but to be a co-operative effort based upon the Calvinisticconfessions, stressing the principles of those confessions and makingknown the system of truth taught in the Bible. We recommend thatthe Committee on Nominations name a committee of five for thispurpose.Paper Number 21. When Synod rescinded in 1938 its action of 1937, which actionhad been announced to the China Presbytery by a letter from theClerk of Synod, was the will of Synod thereby to declare the 1936Minutes of China Presbytery regular?2. Is the position of the Reformed Presbyterian Church inAmerica, as expressed in the Declaration and Testimony, regardingchurch fellowship, to be strictly enforced in the China Presbytery?3. If the prevailing convictions of the Chinese members of thatPresbytery unanimously opposed the above-mentioned principles ofChurch fellowship, what is Synod's counsel to the American ministerswho are members of China Presbytery?4. Is there some temporary method by which we may maintainfellowship with our Chinese brethren until we determine with morecertainty our disagreement and the reasons thereof, before breakingfellowship through hasty disciplinary action?Your Committee would recommend the following plan fortemporary solution of the difference in conviction regarding churchfellowship and close communion in the American and Chinese ReformedPresbyterian Churches.1. The position of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in NorthAmerica regarding the principle of church fellowship as it involvesadmission of non-members to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper isclearly that of "close communion." This principle is unequivocallystated and defended in our Declaration and Testimony, Ch. 22 onChurch Fellowship.2. It is the belief of our Church that no essential principles containedin our Ecclesiastical standards are peculiar to any one nation,hension ship equally or but nation. 3. these of Recognition, the binding of these principles Church, on principles however, all has are Christian always Biblically in of different the Churches been degree sound made individuals of and by any knowledge necessary, our age within ministry or or the any and compre­fellow­on land, thus the

110 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEbasis of the policy laid down in our Book of Discipline, Chapter 1,Admission of Members, Section 2, paragraph four."The measure of knowledge necessary for admission depends insome degree, on the capacity and opportunities of improvement whichthe applicant may possess; but no one shall be admitted who isignorant of the first principles of the system of grace, or holds anysentiments contrary to the declaration and testimony of this Church.Every one who is able to read and understand the Terms of Communion,and the documents to which they refer, must give evidencethat he has diligently read, and that he doth approve of them."In view of the above principles we recommend:1. That a Commission be appointed by Synod on the South Chinafield, consisting of the ministers, Chinese and American, now in thePresbytery, to study together frankly and harmoniously, the divergentsentiments of the home Church and the Chinese Church regardingadmission to the Lord's Table.2. That a statement be prepared by the Chinese members ofthis Commission stating the view of the Chinese Christians and explainingon Scriptural grounds their reasons for their convictions.3. That the governing principle in such conferences as may benecessary will be solemn loyalty to the Scriptures and dependenceon the illuminating power of the Holy Spirit to preserve the bondof peace between us.4. That the Clerk of Synod have full direction of the necessarycorrespondence in this exchange of information, and that he reportat the next meeting of Synod on the progress made in this preparatoryexchange of views.Paper Number 3The Session of the Morning Sun congregation would respectfullyrequest the Synod to give a decision as to whether or not it is contraryto the law and order of the Church for a session, after it hasdealt faithfully and wisely with a member of the congregation andthat member ceases to attend the services, observe the Sacraments,and contribute to the support of the services, to place the member'sname on an inactive list, and no longer report him as a member inthe number of members reported to Synod.In answer, your Committee would report that since every sessionmust have some method of dealing with such cases in order that therolls of membership of our congregations may not be filled with deadwood, and since some sessions have been using this method for manyyears, and since the Synod has recently ruled that after such neglectfor one year the Session may suspend a member, which is practicallythe same thing by another name, we do not consider it contrary tothe law and order of the church. But in order that there may beuniformity in the church we recommend that the words used indesignating such persons be "suspended members" instead of "inactivemembers."Paper Number 4The Bethel Session desires to submit the following question, withthe driver, that in times Sabbath the In request some and sight answer or for deliver conditions sins of that a God farmer your by reason than be to Committee under to transferred a others. dairy consign of which several company, would It his we to may daily aggravations Synod: live, say: be supply true some the Our Is that Lord's it sins Catechism of are by violation milk may more Day? reason seem to tells heinous a of truck to thebe

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 111more heinous in the sight of man than others. We are inclined tostrain at a gnat and swallow a camel. We would pull out the motewhich is in our brother's eye and neglect the beam that is in ourown eye. If we exclude from our membership every man who runsa dairy and sends his milk to the place it is taken care of on the Sabbath,in order to be consistent we must do the same with every manwho runs a restaurant, a telephone switch board, a tire shop, anelectric light plant and many other public institutions. ScripturalSabbath-keeping and modern efficiency require that we do thingswith the least possible expenditure of energy and in the quickestpossible way. On the whole, less work is done on the Sabbath whena man with the help of one or two others takes care of 25 cows andthe milk they produce, than if 25 men with their wives take care ofone cow each at their own homes. On the whole less work is doneon the Sabbath when one person attends to a telephone switch boardthan if all necessary messages were carried by a messenger boy. Onthe whole less work is done and fewer man hours used in secularwork on the Sabbath when we go to church in an auto than if wewent with the horse and buggy, even though some men are requiredto do secular work in making emergency repairs on our cars. Lesssecular work is involved in lighting our churches with electricitythan with candles or oil lamps.In view of the principles thus suggested, we would recommendthat neither an unconditional "yes" or "no" answer be given to aproblem so far reaching and containing so many complications; butthat our members in meeting this or similar problems, determinetheir actions by the course which will on the whole require the leastlabor on the Sabbath. We urge our members to give their testimonyagainst Sabbath desecration even at the cost of personal inconvenienceand financial sacrifice. We believe that Sabbath desecrationis a growing sin and if not checked will be the cause of God'sspecial judgments upon us, as was the case with the Israelites of old.Therefore we urge that our people reduce Sabbath work to a minimum,and be very careful not to spend any part of the day findingtheir own pleasure.H. G. PattersonOwen F. ThompsonR. W. CaskeyJ. H. BraumR. E. SmithSynod took recess until 7:00 P.M. Elder R. E. Smithled in prayer.Wednesday, 7:00 P.M.Synod reconvened and was led in prayer by H. G. FosterThe minutes of the afternoon session were read andapproved.The Report of the National Reform Association wasbook, read. formerly "God Pending on the our adoption staff Public of the of Schools," the Association Report was Dr. introduced and W. author S. Fleming, and of the ex-

112 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEtended the courtesies of the floor. Dr. Fleming addressedthe court. The Report which was adopted is as follows.REPORT OF THE NATIONAL REFORM ASSOCIATIONSince our report to Synod last year the United States has becomean active participant in the global war for a Free World. Inevitablythis has had its effect upon the work of the Association. Activitieswhether they have to do with domestic problems or the world situationare related to winning the war and winning the peace to follow.First, we will summarize briefly the work accomplished since thelast meeting of Synod to the present time.1. LiteratureLiterature published:2,000 copies "God in Our Public Schools" 500.000 pages61,000 copies Liquor Leaflets 244,000 pages14,000 copies The Christian Statesman 114,800 pages(4 issues)Total Miscellaneous leaflets 871,800 13,000 pagesThe Christian Statesm-an. The publication of this organ of ourAssociation is very important in carrying forward our work. Throughits columns we reach not only our subscribers but also libraries,editors of numerous religious and civic publications and prominentleaders throughout the country with the message of our Associationand information with regard to its work. This year especially wehave received commendatory letters regarding it. This year from3,500 to 3,750 copies of each issue were published.2. Pulpit and Platform MessagesMessages from puloit and platform on the fundamental principlesof National Reform in their application to the Sabbath, the liquortraffic, religion in public education, to our nation as such and to the'international and world situation. Most of these messages were givenby the president of the Association. Others have participated inconferences held under the auspices of the Association. A numberof these messages were before ministerial associations, county SabbathSchool conventions. Woman's Christian Temperance Unions.Twenty messages were given before as many Reformed Presbyteriancongregations. In most cases the annual offering for National Reformwas taken at these latter meetings.3. Winona Summer ConferenceIn July, 1941, the usual conference of our Association was heldcovering four days with two addresses each day. These addresseswere given by Rev. Ross M. Haverfield, a member of our Board ofDirectors, and by the President of the Association.This summer's conference has been arranged beginning Sabbath,July 26 and continuing until Friday, July 31. The opening session onSabbath morning is also the regular Sabbath morning Winona servicewith Rev. Larimore C. Denise, D.D., President of the PresbyterianTheological Seminary at Omaha, Nebraska, and formerly Assistantspeaker. followingSuperintendentThe as speakers: dailyof theweek Rev.Nationalday Walter sessionsReformMcCarroll, areAssociation,two D.D., in number Rev.asSamuelthewithguestthe E.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 113Boyle, Mr. J. M. Lopez, representative of the F.B.I., Rev W SFleming, D.D., Rev. Hugh A. Kelsey, D.D., Rev. Larimore C. Denise,D.D., and the President of the Association. Programs giving thesubjects are available to members of Synod.4. Winona Lake School of TheologyA course on Christian Citizenship was given in the Winona LakeSchool of Theology. Last summer in the second semester of thisschool the President of the Association gave a course which includedthe following subjects: The Bible a Book on Citizenship; The ChristianSabbath; The Bible and Religion in the Public Schools; andChristian Internationalism. The number of students taking thecourse was not large, probably on account of the course being newand also because it was held at the same hour with other requiredcourses. Students taking it were manifestly interested and accordingto their testimony were greatly helped by it.5. Work on Behalf of the SabbathOur work in this field has been quite limited though the need isgreat. War is always hard on the Sabbath. This is particularly truein this war because in it the United States is "the arsenal for democracy."The production of a very considerable portion of war materialsis carried on on the Sabbath as on other days. In additionthere has been a large increase in secular meetings, parades andother non-essential work on the Sabbath. It is difficult to know howbest to meet this situation in the present state of public sentiment.It is our conviction that in the long run factories will produce asmuch war material by giving both men and machinery one day's restin seven as by running on a seven-day basis. In the last war Britaintried out a seven-day work week in her factories. The resulting inefficiencyon the part of her workers and the increased number ofaccidents led her to give up the experiment. She went back on asix-day week basis for the rest of the war. Recently the papers reportedthat Henry Ford who has been operating his war productionplants seven days a week has closed down these plants on the Sabbathand is now operating these on a six-day a week basis.Besides we are fighting this war for freedom and freedom isbased on religion, and the observance of the Sabbath as a day for theworship of God and the teaching of the Bible is essential to themaintenance of religion. We have published articles in The ChristianStatesman on the subject and have made protests against paradesand the holding of secular meetings on the Sabbath. Special literaturebearing on this subject should be prepared and circulated.6. Work on Behalf of TemperanceContinued use of the 100 sZides on Alcohol which our Associationpurchased some time ago. These slides were used in a number ofpublic schools. Also in public meetings addressed by representativesof the Association, also by Rev. J. C. Mathews, Chairman of theTemperance Committee of the Reformed Presbyterian Church. Wewish to acknowledge with thanks a contribution of $50.00 from thisTemperance Committee to help pay for the slides and to carry forwardthe work.national we counties: Last County have fall used defense. Dauphin Liquor we former began This County, Leaflets. putting leaflet years 15,000 County were also out copies; printed is a liquor new an Beaver attractive in county leaflets colors County, leaflet for similar the 1,000 relating printed following to copies. thoseto

114 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEcolors and has made a very favorable impression. These leafletshave been published for the following counties: Allegheny County,14,000 copies; Beaver County, 15,000 copies; Lawrence County, 10,000copies; Fayette County, 6,000 copies. Total number of leaflets published(old and new) 61,000 copies.Bringing public sentiment to bear on Washington officials.Through the columns of The Christian Statesman, by special literature,letters and public addresses, we have sought to have petitionsand letters sent to members of Congress, the President, Secretary ofWar and Navy, Price Administrator Leon Henderson, to protect ourarmed forces against the allurements of liquor and vice and to speedup the production of our war industries by prohibiting the use ofliquor in and about war producing plants. We have had evidencethat many petitions and letters have been sent to members of Congressurging the passage of S-860. The latest word from Washingtonis that this bill may soon be acted upon and that if there is arecord vote the Senate will likely pass it. Without doubt it is in responseto the many protests that have gone to Mr. Henderson againstclassifying beer with essential food stuffs in tire rationing that Mr.Henderson recently issued an order forbidding beer trucks fromgetting tires after July 28. This work of petitioning Washingtonshould be continued with all vigor. There is a growing sentiment toeliminate beverage alcohol for the duration of the war.Liquor Advertising. We have been carrying on our work againstliquor advertising as in former years, cooperating with the NationalTemperance and Prohibition Council. The President of the Associationis still chairman of the Council's Committee against liquoradvertising. Last December our Association on its own account published2,000 copies of a six page leaflet for circulation in the Pittsburgharea requesting protests against the advertising of liquor andbeer in the Pittsburgh district over the radio, in newspapers, etc.7. Work on Behalf of the Bible and Religion in Public SchoolsLast year we reported to Synod at length on our purpose to publisha book on this subject by Rev. W. S. Fleming, D.D., of Chicago,who formerly was on the staff of our Association and who spentsome 12 years in campaigning over America on behalf of the Biblein the schools. Throughout.the year our Association has worked incooperation with Dr. Fleming in getting the manuscript of this bookin shape for publication. Much time and effort have been given tothis work and we are glad to report that the book is just now comingoff the press. The title of the book is "God in Our Public Schools."It is a book of 250 pages printed in good sized type and well bound.The introduction is by Luther A. Weigle, Ph.D., Litt. D., LL.D., D.D.,Dean of the Divinity School of Yale University and President of theFederal Council of Churches of Christ in America.Quite a number of religious and educational leaders have readthe manuscript of the book and commend it highly.The publishing of this book has been our major undertaking thisyear.8. erence sylvania, held, Matters Sabbath, gram of the Cooperation Federated for attended representatives to of gambling of concerted education common which Legislative by with and our representatives action interest other of connection other Association 12 Committee.with Organizationsorganizations pertaining moral reference with of issues one. these each This to functioning to are legislation Committee Quarterly the issues of considered these same agreed through and organizations.meetings is and liquor, upon. with made a Penn­pro­ref­are up the

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 115National Temperance and Prohibition Council. This Council ismade up of representatives from church bodies and leading temperancegroups of the country, 28 in all. At the annual meeting of thisCouncil in Washington programs to meet the present liquor situationwere agreed upon. At the Annual meeting in January of this yeartwo days were spent largely in discussing the liquor situation in lelationto the war and the best methods of meeting it. Our Associationwas represented at this meeting.9. Worfc on Behalf of a Christian World OrderIt is our conviction that sooner or later with the help of God, theUnited Nations will win the war. Whether victory in the physicalconflict will be worth the effort and sacrifice necessary to winit willdepend on the kind of a peace that is to follow the war. We won inthe first World War and lost in the peace. There is great danger thatwe may do the same in this war. There is only one way in which toprevent this, namely, by setting up a New World Order that is basedupon the Prince of Peace, the Governor among the nations, and inaccordance with the principles of His Kingdom. Our armed forceswill win the war. It is our task, our Christian task, to win the peace.This is a task wholly as difficult, and one that will require as mucheffort and sacrifice as winning the war. It is a task in which theChristian church and we as followers of the Master must take thelead. Our chief task in meeting this responsibility is in building apublic sentiment to supplant the old world order based so largely uponselfishness, greed and nationalism, with a new world order basedupon Christian justice and brotherhood, an order in which libertyand freedom shall be guaranteed to all nations, great or small and toall peoples regardless of race or nationality. This we believe to bea major responsibility of the church now and from this time on untilthe new world order is set up. It affords the church an unparalleledopportunity to bring the power of Christ and the principles of Christianityto bear on national life and upon the international realm ofthe world's life.From the platform and the pulpit and in the columns of theChristian Statesman we have been directing the attention of thepeople to this task urging the study of this subject in the light ofChristian principles, and doing our best to build a public sentimentfor a Christian world order and also for American leadership insettingit up.Our efforts along this line have been very meager in comparisonwith the tremendous need but we have evidence that our work isappreciated and has made an impression upon many minds. It oughtto be multiplied many-fold.10. The financial statement for the Association's fiscal year, November1, 1940 to October 31, 1941, shows that the expenditures were$6,098.58 and the receipts, $6,112.59.Deaths During the YearWe have sustained heavy losses during the past year by the deathof many of our friends and supporters and especially by the deathfriend miss. our tian of one the Mr. Board Statesman and of Association.William our of supporter Board Directors who Esler, members for of who died our many for on work and years August many the whose have Associate years 8, counsel 1941. been served Editor active He and was of help a in member a The the life we Chris­work will long of

116 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THERev William Parsons, D.D. passed to his heavenly reward on hisseventy-fifth birthday, February 11, 1942. He was thoroughly devotedto the National Reform cause. He was one of its ablest advocates.His interest in the Association extended over a period offorty years during the greater part of which he was actively associatedwith the Association in one capacity or another. Over a longperiod of years he spoke for our Association at Winona Lake and wason the program of our world Citizenship Conferences. Probably hisgreatest service was rendered in connection with The ChristianStatesman, of which he was editor or associate editor over a longperiod of years. He was an earnest and able advocate not only ofspecific reforms but on the fundamental principles of our Association,including the Christian Amendment to the Constitution. May theLord raise up others to take the place of Dr. Parsons and these otherswho have passed on.Our Program for the Days to Come1. Of our work along the usual lines of effort on behalf of theSabbath, Temperance, etc., nothing need be said. We will pursuethis work as best we can.2. Work on Behalf of Christian EducationThe need here is great; the work is vitally related to our entireNational Reform program. How can we ever hope to Christianizeour nation, how can we ever hope to secure a Christian Amendmentto our National Constitution when more than half of the youth ofAmerica—more than half of our oncoming citizens—are growing upwithout any religious training, as ignorant of God and the Bible aspagans in a pagan land? In some way these millions of youth ourchurches are unable to reach and which are not getting religious instructionin their non-religious homes, must be reached with thisinstruction before we can hope for the Christianizing of the nation.The only place they can be reached with religious training is in thepublic schools. Therefore, work to return the Bible and moral trainingon a fundamentally Christian basis to our public schools is ofmajor importance.In the past our Association has made many contributions to thiscause. We are just now making, in our judgment, the greatest contributionwe have ever made to it in the publication of the book referredto above, "God in Our Public Schools," by Dr. Fleming. It isa unique book. There is none other like it. It covers every phaseof this subject. It meets the issues that need to be met. The book isa John the Baptist going before and preparing the way for the returnof the Bible and non-sectarian religious instruction to our publicschools.The preparation and printing of this book has been our majorundertaking this past year. But this is only the beginning. Thegreater task of publicizing it, getting for it the widest possible reading,and raising the funds to make this possible is still before us.Here we need and request your cooperation. It should be placed inlibraries, in the hands of religious and educational leaders, of schoolteachers fices of tions, and spiritual copy religious girls for of Woman's the and yourself welfare in Federation and administrators, Christian educational of public their your of schools Temperance children. home. Women's of and legislators, who Secure civic Help Clubs, are Unions, journals, copies interested us Parent-Teachers judges, of doing and newspapers, the attorneys, in place this. parents the them moral Secure Associa­editors of with boys and of­a

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 117persons in your community where they will do the most good. A liveagent in each congregation for this purpose will be a great help.Help us in securing funds for publicizing and placing the book.3. Work Related to Winning the WarThe global war now being waged is an all-out war. It involvesthe civilian population as well as the armed forces. What can we do?What should we as civilians do to help win it?(1) We should help to remove hindrances to the effective prosecutionof the war both by our armed forces and by the civilianpopulation. The liquor traffic is a menace to our armed forces andto our civilian population in waging war effectively. Alcohol andwar do not mix any more than alcohol and gasoline. As a warmeasure, if for no other reason, we should do all in our power tosuppress the liquor traffic.By using the Lord's Day for the production of war materials, asindicated above, we gain nothing in the long run. God's law ofSabbath rest is not an arbitrary law of the Creator, but is written intothe structure of man's being and even steel and other machinery usedin our war producing factories. We cannot violate this law with impunity.Besides there is a moral and spiritual equipment that is justas essential to the winning of this war as tanks, guns and airplanes,and the Christian Sabbath employed as a day for worshiping Godand instruction in moral and spiritual truth is essential to this equipment.Let us employ the Sabbath to this end, rather than using it inan attempt to increase the output of material equipment.(2) We should labor to get our nation right with God so that wemay have His help in winning the war. God is the God of battles.History proves that He is the great factor in deciding the issue of thegreat wars of history. God is the providential ruler of the world.He carries forward His purposes even in these great conflicts betweennations. Isaiah 10:5-20 proves this. One of His purposes is thechastisement of nations for their sins, their cleansing, their reformation.This was His purpose in permitting Assyria to make war onIsrael. But when that purpose was accomplished Israel was restoredfrom captivity and God punished the wicked instrument He had usedin chastising His own Israel. So our nation, Great Britain, the UnitedNations, have their sins and God is using the wicked Axis Powers asHis rod of judgment and chastisement to cleanse these nations, andmake them fit to be His agents for carrying forward His purposes togive a larger liberty and freedom to mankind. When He has accomplishedHis purpose, He will give the victory to the United Nationsand take care of the wicked Axis Powers.It is for us to teach the citizens and rulers these things, point outto them our national sins and call them to repentance and reformation.But before the church can do this effectively, she needs toconfess and repent of her own sins.Does not the church have a large measure of responsibility forthis war? It is being waged largely in Christendom—it began thereat least, as did the first World War and is carried forward largelytional failed. has by religion. individual nations done life She little Has and life, in has which international Christ, applied faithfully proclaiming for has His centuries proclaimed Christianity relationships, Gospel Christianity in as failed? individual Savior ahd as has and No, Savior applying relationships, been Lord the and church the of the Lord the leading prin- has na­but of

118 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEciples of Christianity to national life and international relationships.Her failure to do this is the underlying cause of these two WorldWars. Let the church go to the mourner's bench first, confess thissin of omission, repent of it, and become reconciled to God by preachinga whole Christ and a whole Gospel. Then she can come intocourt with clean hands to pronounce condemnation on the nationsfor their sins and call them to repentance.Our national sins are many—too many to enumerate here. Wecall attention specifically only to one—the sin many never mentiontoday and the sin which places upon the United States a great weightof responsibility for this war—the sin of failing to meet our internationalresponsibilities in the last twenty-five years; the sin of ourforeign policy of isolation. In all our national history never did ournation sink to the low level we have been following since the firstWorld War in our foreign policy of isolation and neutrality. Wehelped to win the first World War, and ran away in the peace wherewe were needed more than in the war. If we had carried on in thepeace, met our international responsibilities as we did in the war,this war might never have taken place. May God forgive us. Letthe church call America to repentance of this national sin and to afull acceptance of her responsibility in banishing international anarchyand brigandage from the world, and in setting up a new orderin which the liberty and freedom of all peoples shall be guaranteed.This is a big task. Let the church measure up in meeting it andshe will make a great contribution toward winning the war.One more contribution we Christian folk can make—prayer.More things are wrought by prayer in deciding the issue in warsthan this world dreams of. The prayer of Daniel, the prime ministerof Babylon, for his nation brought deliverance.In the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress appointeddays of prayer, fasting and of thanksgiving some seven or eighttimes. They won the war.In the dark days of the Civil War, Lincoln, by proclamation,called the nation to a day of prayer and fasting. The tide of thewar turned and the union was preserved. In the first World War,President Wilson proclaimed a national day of prayer. Soon thereaftervictory came to the allied nations.President Roosevelt called for the observance of New Year's Daythis year as a day of prayer on account of the war. This same daywas observed by the British as a day of prayer. Let us as Christianspray and let us ask Congress and the President for more days ofnational prayer on account of the war. This will hasten victory.4. Work for the Winning of PeaceWe may win the war and lose the peace. This would be thegreatest of all tragedies. There is just one way to prevent a recurrenceof what happened in the last war, namely, by setting up theNew World Order on a Christian foundation and according to theprinciples of the Prince of Peace.Here is where our task as Christians and the church's task comesIt in—a accomplished. effort.tremendous a task that We task will are that not engages going wait until to our have best other a thought perfect tasks and America of the our church greatest before are

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 119we face our responsibility in helping to set up the New World Order.We haven't a day, an hour to lose. Let us accept this as our majorChristian responsibility until the New Order is established.More specifically, what is our task?Basically it is to build up a public sentiment for setting up aChristian world order and for America taking a leading part in doingit—a world order based on Christian justice, righteousness andbrotherhood. In meeting it we must do more than preach and teachthese Christian principles in the abstract. We must implementthem—apply them to the economic, political and racial problems thatwill be faced at the peace table. This will require a lot of study onthe part of our Christian leaders, and of education of the people tomake them ready for the sacrifices this will require of America.If the peace is to be successful we will have to establish an internationalor world government with a lawmaking power, with courts,and with an executive department and give it enough authority andpower to enforce its laws. We will have to have an internationalpolice force sufficiently strong to prevent any nation or combinationof nations from doing what is going on in the world today.More than this, we will have to build up a strong public sentimentfor our own nation becoming a member of this international government.This, perhaps, will be our most difficult task. We as Christianstatesmen and patriots should resolve to meet it.This is the program we outline for the days ahead of us. We aresmall, we are weak, in comparison with the greatness of the task beforeus and the Christian people of America. God helping us andwith your help, we will do our best to meet our responsibility as weface this task.We recommend:1. That Synod express appreciation of the work accomplished thispast year, especially the publication of Dr. Fleming's book.2. That Synod approve the selection of one person, or a smallcommittee, in each congregation to act on behalf of the National ReformAssociation in promoting the distribution and sale of Dr.Fleming's book, and also carrying forward the program of the Associationas set forth in this Report relating to America's responsibilityin this war and in the peace to follow its conclusion.3. That pastors be urged to make a study of this world situationand of America's Christian responsibility in meeting it, to preach onthis subject, not only to their own people but to others as well, and,where possible, to conduct study classes on this subject to preparethe people for meeting their responsibilities.4. That the first Sabbath of November be designated for takingthe annual offering for National Reform, that the sum of $10,000 benamed as a guide to our people in their giving, and that this year, onaccount of special need for National Reform work, pastors and congregationalofficers make special effort to prepare the people forgiving more liberally and sacrificially than in former years in orderthat, as nearly as possible, the church may contribute to this causethe tributors sociation, may 5. people full be That sent amount be 209 for prayer to reported Ninth this them named be cause, Street, free made to above; for of J. Pittsburgh, constantly cost. the S. that Tibby workers the in that names engaged public The The National and and Christian in addresses it, in the Reform Statesmanthe homes of Presi- As­con­of

120 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEdent of the United States, the Congress, for our civil and militaryofficials, our armed forces, for our country and the United Nations.Respectfully submittedR. H. MartinD. H. ElliottJt. S. MartinCharles T. CarsonJ. G. McElhinneyJ. S. TibbyKnox M. YoungThe Report of Unfinished Business was taken up. Reportson all items not already considered were heard andadopted. The Report was adopted as a whole and is as follows.REPORT OF UNFINISHED BUSINESSItem 1. Explanatory Statement of Covenant. Minutes,page 132. George S. Coleman.The Report was read and laid on the table until nextyear.Item 2. Renewal of Covenant, p. 76. J. Boyd Tweed.The Report was read and adopted and is as follows.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RENEWAL OF COVENANTThe Committee appointed to make preparation for renewing theCovenant at the Synod of 1942 would respectfully report:Due to the fact that the members live at considerable distancesfrom each other, no general meeting of the Committee was held duringthe year. The members of the Committee living in the vicinity ofBeaver Falls held a number of meetings at which plans for the CovenantRenewal Service were considered. Through the Chairman of theCommittee, the results of these meetings were communicated to themembers living at a distance for their criticism and approval. Planswere well on the way to completion whenit was decided to postponethe Young People's Convention.At the last meeting of Synod it was understood that the youngpeople would be invited to participate in the Covenant RenewalService. The postponement of the Convention made this impossible.Under the changed conditions the Committee thought thatit shouldknow the mind of the Church before proceeding with the work entrustedto its care. Return post cards were sent to the ministers andcongregations of the Church. Two questions were asked. (1) ShouldSynod proceed with the Covenant Renewal Service at its next meeting?(2) Should the Covenant Renewal Service be postponed untilthe young people can take part? Of the eighty-three replies receivedseventy-one favored the postponement of the Covenant RenewalService until the young people can take part. Twelve thought thatSynod should proceed with the Covenant Renewal Service.of your In view Committee of the returns that Synod from should the questionnaire, not proceed with is the Covenant judgment

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 121Renewal Service until, the young people can participate. However,we feel that something of value has been gained. Throughout theyear articles by members of the Committee and others have appearedin the pages of The Covenanter Witness. The Covenant hasbeen the subject of study in many of our congregations. At the beginningof the year the various sections of the Covenant were studiedin the meetings of the Young People's Societies throughout theChurch. Our ministers were urged to preach on the Covenant.We offer the following recommendations:1. That pastors and sessions continue to emphasize the importanceof covenanting in their respective congregations.2. That pastors be urged to conduct communicants' classes inwhich covenanting in general and the Covenant of 1871 in particularshall have a prominent place.3. That pastors and sessions encourage the study of the Covenantin their respective Young People's Societies.4. That the Covenant Renewal Service be postponed for thepresent.Respectfully submittedS. E. GreerJ. K. PeoplesKenneth KennedyJ. Boyd TweedR. I. RobbW. J. McKnightItem 3. Psalm Recordings, p. 130. Kermit S. Edgar.Report given under proceedings of Tuesday afternoon.Item 4. Religious Implications of the Oath. p. 121. R.H. Martin.The Report was read and adopted as follows.REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE OATHIt is the conviction of your Committee that it was providentialour Synod undertook at the time it did, and by the method of the"Explanatory Declaration," the task of meeting the difficulty encounteredby members of our Church in connection with taking ofthe Oath. Our country is now engaged in a great war in which farmore of our members are faced with this problem than in times ofpeace and more than in former wars on account of the change in thecharacter of the war which now involves not only the armed forcesbut many of the civilian population.Heretofore we have faced this issue in times of war unprepared.In this war we are facing it with several years preparation, and onthis account meeting it more successfully than ever before.First: We report on the progress made this past year in comparisonwith former years, in meeting this issue by means of theExplanatory Declaration. Let us get clearly before us the method ofapproach to this problem by the Explanatory Declaration, as contrastedwith the method which had previously been followed bySynod for three-quarters of a century or more. The former methodwas to ask our public officials for a modification or qualification ofthe oath, as we termed it, by writing into the oath some such state-

122 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEment as "subject to supreme allegiance to Jesus Christ." By thismethod we were putting our own interpretation upon the oath, assumingthis to be the official interpretation, and then asking our publicofficials to change or qualify for us our interpretation of the oath,which under our governmental set-up, neither the one administeringthe oath nor the Courts have any right to do so.Under the new method we have been following since the presentCommittee was appointed some six years ago, that of the ExplanatoryDeclaration, in which we affirm a "supreme allegiance to theLord Jesus Christ" we go to our public officials and say to them,"We are not asking you to modify or qualify the prescribed oath formembers of the Reformed Presbyterian Church; we are ready totake that oath as it stands, provided you as a public official areready to administer the oath as consistent with the ExplanatoryDeclaration." This places the responsibility where it belongs—withthe public official administering the oath, and asks him to do nomore than he has a right to do. If in meeting this responsibility hedecides he cannot administer the oath on this basis, then in mostcases we have the right of appeal to the Courts, up to the Court oflast resort. This is the method which has been followed by yourCommittee consistently from the beginning, with the results thatwill appear in this report.The first year following your Committee's appointment was spentlargely in exploration—in studying the problem from every possibleangle. The second year the problem, with the lines of approach inmeeting it were more clearly thought through, stated, and presentedto Synod. The third year we were able to find and enlist that whichwas essential to success, eminent legal talent personally interestedin guiding and counseling us in solving the problem, in the personof Attorney Richard Hale of Boston, whose able and unselfish servicehas already been of inestimable value. Then in 1939, we presentedto Synod what has come to be known as the ExplanatoryDeclaration—a basis on which Reformed Presbyterians could take theoath consistently with our principles. This Explanatory Declarationwas adopted by Synod without a dissenting vote. This cleared theway to put this method of meeting the issue to the test.The first year we had only one test case, which case was successful.Dr. E. J. M. Dickson was sworn in as a Notary Public on thebasis of the Explanatory Declaration with the approval of the Secretaryof State of Massachusetts. Last year two Reformed Presbyterians,living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, were naturalized on thesame basis, and a third from New York was well on the way to naturalization.Since the meeting of Synod in June of 1941 the followingcases have been carried through successfully on the basis of theExplanatory Declaration.Notary Public in the State of Massachusetts, one.Naturalization: The New York City case referred to above completed;another in the State of Kansas, a pastor, and another fromNew York City, a lay member; three in all, this year.sylvania, the members commission are a. b.PublicIn Medical called Commissions In connection the areofficial:upon for Corps; other facing service to withTworender in two near with this War the asschoolsworn Civilian Kansas problem a in armed service: Red Civiliandirectors,in Cross City, Defense in forces: in Kansas, Defense connection Kansas. nurseonework. Threeinone in work.BeaverIowa. for in In with Illinois; many commissionFalls,service cases onePenn­they our in for

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1231. Public school teachers acting as deputy officials in registeringdraftees, and the people for sugar rationing. We have little informationas to the number of these, but there must be many. One congregationin Illinois reports ten, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, weknow of more than this number, and one congregation in Kansas reportstwo, another three.We know of one pastor to whom the oath was administered withthe Explanatory Declaration by a Judge of the Civil Court, as aCivil Defense Warden. In no case, so far as your Committee knows,where the officials have been asked to administer the oath in thelight of the Explanatory Declaration have they refused to do so.Second: The work of the Committee the past year.a. In connection with Naturalization cases: The Chairman of theCommittee made one trip to Philadelphia and New York partly onthis account, spoke briefly to several congregations with referenceto this matter, and interviewed personally a number of Covenanterscontemplating naturalization, or who have already started proceedingslooking toward naturalization. We have also by letter givendirections as to procedure to those who have been naturalized withinthe past year.b. We addressed a letter to all the pastors of the Church, givinginformation on the subject, and requesting their cooperation, especiallyin furnishing the names and addresses of those who werelikely to face this issue. We have also had a considerable correspondencewith a number of those in the Armed Forces, and inCivil Defense work who were facing this problem. From many ofthese persons we have had letters expressing appreciation of thehelp given by the Committee. Your Committee wishes to expressappreciation of the cooperation from a number of our pastors.Third: Your Committee cannot but feel gratified at the progressthat has been made toward meeting this oath problem since the newmethod of approach has been followed. To us it seems that more hasbeen accomplished in the past five or six years than was accomplishedthroughout the long period the former method was followed.As already stated we think it providential that this method wasbrought to the front and worked out ready for use when the war inwhich we are now engaged broke upon us. Nevertheless we wantthis Synod and the Church to know that we are far from attainingthe goal set before us. What has been accomplished is largelypreparatory, laying foundations for what is yet to come. YourCommittee cannot make cases to order to its liking. They can onlymake use of cases that arise, and as they arise. Furthermore in ourefforts to meet this issue we have to begin at the beginning, with thelocal officials who are called upon to administer the oath in thelight of the Explanatory Declaration. Not yet has this matterreached high officials of our Government at Washington, only inone case a high official of a State Government. From the beginning,our long distance goal has been the highest court of our land. Butwhen the situation arises where we can make appeal to the higherofficials of the nation, as we have no doubt it will arise, the moreing port, that with to successful any emulate The of one for little the Synod expense three-quarters who greater success, cases "the thinks including perseverance of we the and carrying have likelihood we of postage, should had a the century forward of light of have the stenographic attaining of saints" we character attained this, pursued work our that our pursuing work, goal. indicated since we the goal should former travel May the by this in last we be this and method.willing remind meet­time the re­

REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON REVIEW OFREVISED BOOK OF DISCIPLINEDear Fathers and Brethren:Your Committee en Review of the Revised Book of Disciplinewould respectfully report:The progress of the work has been much slower than we hadhoped and slower than Synod had evidently expected. It takes agreat deal of time for a large group to reach a common agreementon a great many questions and language with which to express thethought in mind.There are three sections in the book, entitled as follows: PartOne, Government; Part Two, Discipline; Part Three, Directory forWorship.The Committee has completed only the first part which comprisesthe first twelve chapters of the book.Your instructions to the Committee were that the work should becompleted "in ample time that the text of the book may be set up intype for publication and that a sufficient number of galley sheets berun off to furnish each minister and elder with a copy at least sixweeks before the convening of Synod."This was utterly impossible. Inasmuch as we have only the firstpart of the Book completedit did not seem to the Committee that itwas wise to haveit set up in type for publication. And since the124 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEtime givenit by the Chairman of the Committee, amounted to $77.95,which has been paid out of the funds from the Cooper Estate whichSynod set apart for this purpose.We recommend:1. The continuance of the Committee.2. The prosecution of the work along the lines followed in thepast.Respectfully submittedR. H. MartinGeorge ColemanD. H. ElliottC. T. CarsonC. M. LeeLester A. SmithKnox M. YoungItem 5. National Acknowledgment of Christ, p. 123.Witness and National Reform.Attended to.Item 6. Revised Book of Discipline, p. 76. T. C. Mc­Knight.The Report was read and adopted as follows. The itemof expenses incurred by the members of the Committee wasordered paid out of the Literary Fund. Synod directed thatan expression of appreciation and gratitude be prepared andforwarded to Geneva College for their gratuitous work inpreparing drafts of the Report and Revision Work of theCommittee.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 125college provided the mimeograph copies without cost to the church,we thought you would approve the change in plan for getting the resultsof our work, to date, before the members of Synod.These first twelve chapters are submitted for your approval andfor further instructions concerning them and the remainder of thebook.Respectfullly submittedT. C. McKnight, ChairmanM. M. PearceD. H. ElliottE. A. CrooksR. S. McElhinneyJohn ColemanJ. Burt WillsonR. C. FullertonThe Committee was continued. Remo I. RobbExpenses of Committee to Review Book of DisciplineTravel and Postage:T. C. McKnight, 6 trips to Beaver Falls by auto. .$12.60Remo I. Robb, 2 trips via train . . 2.74John Coleman, 2 trips via auto 9.00D. H. Elliott, 2 trips via auto 4.20Postage—Remo I. Robb 3.60J. B. Willson, 1 trip via auto 2.10J. B. Willson—postage 2.00Roy Fullerton, 2 trips via auto 4.20$45.94Item 7. Stewardship, p. 131. J. D. Edgar.The Report was read and adopted. It is as follows. Thenaming of a continuing Committee was referred to theCommittee on Nominations with the suggestion that thecommittee be made permanent.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON STEWARDSHIPYour Committee on Stewardship respectfully reports:So far as the work of the past year is concerned, your Committeehas no report to make as its chairman could see no way to carry onthe work under the understanding stated on the floor of last Synod.Since coming to Winona Lake, according to the instructions of lastyear, two other members were chosen by your chairman for consulation.At the suggestion of the Co-ordinating Committee, thisCommittee presents the following as a working Stewardship planfor the coming year.We make the following recommendations:1. That a poster be prepared presenting Synod's budget, indicatingthe amount assigned to each department of Synod's work. This

126 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEposter shall contain a few statements as to the demand and needs ofthe work. It shall be sent to each congregation.2. That a full display page appear every other month in TheCovenanter Witness, the first to appear in September. This firstdisplay to contain the material of the poster. Each minister to explainto his congregation what is in the poster, enlarging on the information,and tell the people the need, making clear where theirdollars go.3. Each congregation through its financial Board, to prepare andadopt a congregational Synodical budget on a numerical basis of$11.77 per member as a minimum; and that congregations financiallyable, increase this amount to the limit of their ability.This to be presented to the congregation for action and adoptionat the annual meeting of the congregation.4. That each minister preach one or more sermons on Stewardshipduring the month of March, to be followed by an effort to securea pledge from each member of the congregation.5. That this proposed program on Stewardship be directed by aCommittee appointed by Synod, and that Synod's Treasurer be instructedto pay the expenses incurred by this Committee, which shallnot exceed $100.00 to be pro-rated among the departments representedin the Budget.Respectfully submittedItem 8. Representatives. J. D. EdgarThe Report on the American D. H. Bible Elliott Society was presentedby J. S. Martin. Rev. G. Walter Bruce McCarrollCameron, the representativeof the Society being present, was introduced andaddressed the Court at this time. The Report follows.REPORT CONCERNING AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETYIt was the privilege of the writer to represent our church at the1941 meeting of the Advisory Council of the American Bible Societyheld in New York City the third of December last. And a realprivilege it was. This Advisory Council consists of official representativesof the various Evangelical churches, some fifty or more innumber, which contribute to the support of the work of the Society.At the Annual meeting, the officers of the Society gave detailedreports of the numerous and varied lines of work in which the Societyis engaged, both in the printing and distribution of the Bibleas a whole and in sections—the New Testament for example and thedifferent Gospels.A summary of these reports was by us furnished the editor ofour Church paper and printed in one of the January issues of thisyear and therefore need not be repeated here since the entire churchhas already had a report of some 2,000 words or more in length.Suffice it to say, that we were deeply and favorably impressed, notonly with the extensive and effective work the Society is doing, butalso with the business-like way in which it is doing it.evidence, Those making each in his the own reports line, had of their being work an expert well in accomplishing hand and gave the

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 127most, or at least very much, at the least possible expense. That thesociety' is doing a truly great and effective work, there can be littleor no doubt. It has the facilities for such work, well establishedcenters in various countries of the world and the confidence of theEvangelical churches of Christendom.In addition to its regular work, it is at present engaged in emergencywork due to the exigencies of the war and is therefore in needof generous contributions. Our church has distinguished herselfhitherto by her financial support of the work of this Society, andsince the present is a time beyond all others when the demands uponthe Society are greater than ever before, we would recommend theSociety for increased prayerful and financial support for the year tocome.Respectfully submittedJames The S. Report Martin of the American Tract Society was presentedby Walter McCarroll. The Report was adopted and is asfollows.REPORT OF THE REPRESENTATIVE OF THEAMERICAN TRACT SOCIETYOnce again I am authorized by the American Tract Society to representit before this Synod. The Society extends to you its warmestgreetings, and seeks from you an interest in your prayers and suchmaterial support as you can give to it as an agent of the evangelicalchurches in the publication and distribution of evangelical literature.During the past year the Society has done work worthy of notein at least three departments of its nation-wide and world-wideactivities. First, in the distribution of selected tracts to the varioustraining camps across our land. Over thirty samples of tracts weresent to 2,700 Protestant chaplains. A letter accompanying the tractswas sent to each chaplain asking him to make a choice of those hefelt best suited to the needs of the boys in camp. Excerpts fromletters received from chaplains, expressing their appreciation, will beplaced in your hands. The Executive Committee voted $3,000.00 forthis work in the Army and Navy. Chaplain Ray L. Allen wrote asfollows: "These tracts certainly are instrumental in the salvation oflost souls. The tracts, which are placed on a table in the vestibuleof the Chapel, are very popular with the soldiers, and the Lord issending the increase. The Lord certainly is blessing in a wonderfulway; since January 1, 1942, twenty-three soldiers have made professionof faith in Christ Jesus, and seventeen have rededicated theirlives to Christ."Second, in the distribution of evangelical literature in LatinAmerica. The Society has published the Scripture and other Christianliterature for all the countries of Latin America. Native missionarieshave been dependent on its books in Spanish for theirequipment in carrying out Christ's command, "Go ye into all theworld and preach the Gospel." The Society has just undertakenthe translation and publication in Spanish of three well-knownbooks: Chapters the $3,000.00. Gospels" "The of The the Meaning by publication Bible" A. T. of Robertson. by Christ of G. these Campbell to Me" books, This by will Morgan; together Robert cost and the with E. Speer; Society "Harmony other "Great Chris- about of

128 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEtian literature in Spanish, will do much to bind Latin America andthe United States closer together in this critical time in the world'shistory.Third, in the publication of evangelistic books especially designedfor soul-winning; and of evangelical books designed to strengthenand establish in the faith. To name only a few of them we have"Uncle John Vassar, the Apostle of Personal Evangelism," "IndividualWork for Individuals" by Henry Clay Trumbull, "The Glory ofthe Manger" by S. M. Zwemer, "Christian Faith and the Spirit ofthe Age" by C. E. McCartney. Two other books worthy of specialmention are "The Bearing of Archaeology on the Old Testament" byGeorge L. Robinson, and "From Millions to Happiness" by AlbertLudlow Kramer. Just off the press is a revised American editionof Dr. Bready's great book on "England Before and After Wesley."This book was published by Harper Brothers, has 460 pages, andsold for $3.50 a copy. The revised American edition has 384 pages andsells at $1.50 a copy. No other book has been so highly commendedby members of Parliament and leaders prominent in all walks oflife. The American edition is entitled "This Freedom, Whence?"It is preeminently a book for the critical day and hour in which welive.Recommendations1. That Synod herewith commends the American Tract Societyfor its grants to Evangelical Literature Societies in many lands; forits work in sending colporteurs into religiously destitute districts toreach the unchurched; and for its steady program in the publicationand distribution of vital evangelical tracts and books.2. That pastors accept the Society's offer to send postpaid samplesof tracts that will assist in securing increased church attendance,larger giving, and a clearer comprehension of the duties and privilegesof church members.Respectfully submittedWalter McCarrollThe Report of the Lord's Day Alliance was read byWalter McCarroll. The Report was adonted as follows.Walter McCarroll was continued as Synod's representativeon the Alliance.REPORT OF THE REPRESENTATIVEOF THE LORD'S DAY ALLIANCEYour representative on the Board of Managers of the Lord's DayAlliance of the United States respectfully reports as follows:The Board of Managers has asked me to represent the Alliancebefore this Synod and convey to you its hearty greetings. It seeksyour earnest cooperation with the Alliance, the agent of the Churches,in the preservation of the Day and in making the Day a vital and effectiveforce in the life of the community and nation.The purpose of the Alliance, as stated in its constitution, is "thepreservation and extension of the first day of the week as a time setapart for rest, worship, religious education and the service of God.It in citizenship graph seeks the 2, Constitution to as defend of a the day various and of rest the maintain states United for the of States, the President. American nation Article and Sunday It I, seeks its Section possessions as to recognized unite 7, Para­the in

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 129the abolishment of all unnecessary Sabbath work and the securingof a weekly rest day for all."The Alliance seeks to fulfill this purpose by organizing StateAlliances, by a program of education, by legislative efforts, and bylaw enforcement. Some states have full time secretaries and inothers key men are used. Through its leaflets, booklets, charts,posters, books and speakers, it is trying to aid churches, homes andcommunities, helping them to see and appreciate the values of theDay and to guard against the forces which are drawing young peopleaway from the Sabbath School and church. The past year witnessedthe introduction of about 100 Sabbath bills in 41 state legislativesessions, all designed to break down the safeguards thrown about theDay and throw it wide open for commercialized sports, amusements,and other kinds of business which have no justification in necessityor in works of mercy. Many instances of law enforcement could becited. One of these was the closing of four of the vilest kinds ofrevue burlesque theatres by a movement led by the Alliance.Yet in spite of our best efforts the encroachments on the Lord'sDay continue. This is due in large part to the indifference and inactionof the churches themselves. Some of the worst offenders arechurch members. A survey of the churches in New England andnorthern New Jersey about two years ago revealed the fact that onlyabout twenty-three per cent of church members were attendingchurch services on the Lord's Day. It is the Christians themselvesthat are desecrating the day. It is becoming increasingly evidentthat the day is precious only to those to whom the Lord is precious.We deplore the fact that our failure as a nation to observe theSabbath as a day holy unto the Lord is having a very serious effectupon the life of the church and of the nation. We lament the widespreadfailure of the churches to give definite instructions as to theright observance of the Sabbath, and their greater failure in notpracticing what they preach. We therefore make the followingrecommendations.RECOMMENDATIONS1. That the Lord's Day Alliance be commended for its persistentendeavors to maintain the sanctity of the day in the face of increasingcommercialization and growing indifference to the Sabbath as aday for rest and worship.2. That our pastors be urged to preach at least once a year onthe meaning of the Lord's Day, and that regular and systematicinstructions be given our young people in the proper observance ofthe day.3. That individuals and congregations be encouraged to make anannual contribution to the Alliance.Respectfully submittedWalter McCarrollItem 9. Use of Endowment Funds, p. 132. T. C. Mc­Knight.No Report was given. The Committee was continued.Item 10. Conscientious Objectors, p. 123. WalterMcCarroll. The Report was read and adopted as follows.

130 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEREPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTORSYour Committee respectfully reports as follows:Since the last report no communication has been received fromany of the twelve young men registered as conscientious objectors;and, if drafted, none has been assigned to work camps provided forthose thus excused from military service.Though we have nothing to report concerning the conscientiousobjectors in our own church, a statement concerning the presentstatus and number of conscientious objectors in general may be ofinterest. At the time of the report last year some seven workcamps were in process of establishment across the country underthe auspices of the National Service Board for Religious Objectors.On May 31 of this year there were 2792 men in thirty-two camps.Since then ten more camps have been opened. Four of these are inCalifornia for forest fire fighting. By now there are approximately3,800 men in these camps.The Executive Secretary of the National Service Board tells usthat in general the Conscientious Objectors have received excellenttreatment, both at the hands of the government officials and fromthe general public. These men represented ninety-three denominations,sects and cults. Listed in alphabetical order nearly the wholeof the alphabet is required just to name the bodies to which they belong.The Mennonites come first with 1,121; the Brethren next with415; and the Friends third with 233; Methodists, 231; Northern Baptists,56; Jehovah's Witnesses, 77; Congregational-Christian, 66; andCatholics, 42. These are the numbers as of May 31.This record reveals a saner and more intelligent attitude on thepart both of government officials and the general public than wasmanifested in the first world war. This indicates too a growingrealization that men who hold firmly to their conscientious convictions,which makes them a dissenting minority, are needed as akind of balance wheel in our national life. The nation honors itselfin treating such men with decency and in safeguarding the rights ofconscience.Respectfully submittedWalter McCarrollItem 11. Letters of Remembrance, p. 135.All attended to.Item 12. Arrangements for Synod. S. Bruce Willson.The Report was read and adopted as follows.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTSYour Committee on Arrangements would respectfully report:1. That your Committee wishes to thank the members of Synodfor their help and patience. We wish especially to thank all thosewho planned, presented, and participated in the Sabbath services,and the evening Conferences.2. That the following offerings were received:Sabbath School offering $16.15Sabbath morning offering ' 40.22Total Synod 115]05 offering, Tuesday58^68

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 1313. That the following expenses have been incurred and should bepaid:For typewriter and supplies $ 5.37For postage 3.15For recording Synod's singing 8.60Miscellaneous expense 3.00Total 20.124. That the following be given recognition for services rendered:To typist $25.00To Westminster Hotel for use of Chapel 25.00Clerk and bell boy ($3.00 each) 6.00Total 56.00Total expense 76.12Balance 38.93RECOMMENDATIONS1. That the above mentioned expenses be paid and recognitionbe given.2. That a letter of appreciation be sent the Winona ChristianAssembly and the Westminster Hotel for their hospitality of theweek.3. That in response to a request of the Elder's Conference we instructthe Committee on Arrangements for next Synod to make provisionfor a specific time for the Elders' Conference.4. That a letter of appreciation and one dollar for service be sentto the Lake City Bank, Warsaw, Indiana.S. Bruce Willson, CommitteeIt was resolved that hereafter important debatablematters should be made the order of business on the firstday after the opening of Synod.The Report of the Committee on Secret Societies wasread and adopted.SECRET SOCIETIESSecret societies are not new nor few. But, morally and religiouslyconsidered, ever new is the question of what necessary value are theyto society, the church and the state, in the midst of which theyabound? Though secret, yet in their operations and influence theydo not live to themselves.AH secret societies are not the same in kind or purpose. Someare not so good and others are worse. But whether it be the "not-sogood"or "the worst," all are founded on the common principle ofoath-bound secrecy, a thing which no Christian work requires butwhich every evil work demands.The past has not been without them, but now in the evil timesthey abound yet more. Perhaps no age has been so characterizedby secret societies as this one. The country and society is full ofthem. It is claimed that there are 1,000 different secret organizationsin this land involving more than 24 million members. WilliamLeon Brown says: "Masonry and many other secret lodges havegained a marvelous hold on the Baptist denomination." In certain

132 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEdenominations it is affirmed, by those who are supposed to know,that over 50 per cent of the preachers belong to some secret order.Charles F. Wheelock, Commissioner of Education in New York,stated in an official document, July 21, 1921, "I happen to know thatamong the leading educators in the public school system at least80 per cent are members of the Masonic order."The roots of the secret order system in its teaching and influence,morally, educationally, and religiously, permeate the soil of all theland.In this report we do not presume to carry in mind all secret societies,but more particularly those that are most extolled, influentialand captivating, such as Masonry and kindred ones of which Masonryis said to be the mother, and which bear upon them the insignia andstamp of religion.It is the province of this report, as we take it, to give voice tothe mind of the church relative to secret-oath bound societies, andhow the Christian member is to act with reference to them.Remembering that the Covenanter church and its individualmembers, according to its faith, must ever witness in word and deedfor the divine ordainment of the church, the Divine authority andinerrancy of the Bible, the absoluteness of Jesus Christ, and theone true religion, we propose this question as a criterion for the witnessshe has borne and would continue to bear against the secretlodge system, namely; How Christian is the Secret Lodge System?1. In its origin.Christianity as a system, as a great plan involving the church,the Divine Mediator and all our salvation, is wholly from heaven.It all originated with God and was by Him made known in His wordand revealed to His Son.But not so is it with the secret lodge system and all that it involvesof content and method. Albert J. Mackey in Encyclopedia ofFreemasonry says: "I have no doubt that Freemasonry has derivedits legends, its symbolic methods of instruction, and the lessons intendedfrom that instruction, from the old religions, sun worship,tree worship and animal worship."Of masonry it may be asked as it was asked of the baptism ofJohn, "Whence was it, of heaven or of man?" Surely masonry wasnot of heaven. No one can claim it was.2. How Christian is it in its religion?Religion is the most important and determining thing in the experienceof the race. Any agency that sins or misguides in the matterof religion sins much.Religion as a system or plan, is a way whereby man may besaved from sin and brought into right relations with God. Savingreligion is the pathway of God for men. The world can never besaved without it. But there are religions and religions; false andtrue; religions that cannot save, and that one which can, namely, thereligion according to the gospel of Jesus Christ. He that believeththis hath life and he that believeth it not hath not life. "He is allour is religions forms orders dict Pike, that, emphatically What salvation."of "Every head and of affirmations of worship, masonry practices; of the masonic Scottish a world. Not religious temples, and a lodge by portion Rite claims This kindred its system. is and Freemasonry altars, is a of by temple indicated funeral secret it, the It chaplains, but masonic is lodges? of services. definitely the religion, for an whole many system high The outward It and one of Masonic years, is priests, itself. also of it. way the teachings affirmed the rituals, system Albert by many ver­its

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 133are instruction in religion." And Mackey, a chief authority on thelodge system, says, "Masonry is a religious institution."But not only is masonry a religion, but a religion that purports tosave. It is represented by the lodge that it has such illuminatingknowledge within its secret chambers that if a candidate will comein and have his steps guided by it he will come to his highest possiblestate. He will attain to the Grand Lodge above. Or as Mackey expressesit, "A mason, by living in strict accord with his obligationsas a mason, is free from sin." Masonry teaches, therefore, that acandidate who follows the teachings of masonic religion secures hissalvation.Further still, this system claims to be not only a religion thatsaves but the greatest religion in the world. It extends beyond andabove all the rest. Josiah H. Drummond in Johnston's Encyclopediasays: "Masonry obligates its members to that religion in which allmen agree."That religion, therefore, to which masonic members subscribeis not the Christian religion because there is not world agreementto it.So broad is the Masonic religion that all beliefs can worship atits altar. The Christian religion is not accepted under its sway as theexclusive way of salvation because as claimed it is narrow andsectarian in its nature.How Christian is the religion of the secret lodge system? GeorgeL. Hunt says: "No secret organization claims to be Christian." It isnot Christian. Christ never ordained a secret lodge. But the lodgeis a religion; one that claims to save. Of such religions the world hasno lack. Nazism is a religion; so is Shintoism and Fascism. The conflictof earth is not between religion and no religion, but between religionand religions.3. How Christian is the lodge system in its tenets and influence insupport of the doctrines and faith of the Christian church?Masonry being what it is as an institution, help for building thetrue church of Christ may not be looked for from this source, butquite the opposite. Secret order men may have membership in thechurch also, but "Ye cannot serve two masters," for if ye stand bythe one ye will make light of the other. George C. Reed says: "Secretsocieties are a hindrance to the cause of Christ."Masonic views on saving religion are not Christ's views, hencenot a promoter of them but a hindrance. The lodge misguides on theall important matters of salvation, contravenes the most vital doctrinesof the gospel, and so obstructs the church.Many church members and pastors join the secret lodge to gainrecognition in the community, and to get members on the lodge rollfor members on the church roll at the same time; but from thisaffiliation between the church and the altar of lodgism what does thechurch gain through Masonic preachers in the pulpit, lodge SabbathSchool teaching and lodge leadership but a modernistic unbelief inGenuine Bible Christianity?Lodgism is as latitudinarian in its religion as the beliefs and religionsthere from lodge; turn through "Men The to a do and of light this false modernism His not men, may cave of gather religion. blood, and orthodox God for couple figs that and it, grant as of Christianity the denies it thistles," Saul that with divine turned the or church does authorship deity the to the not grapes of and of cave shine Christ, His of of out the saving people Endor. the and of true the atonementreligion. you may secret have not

134 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEIt is a time when the world most needs the saving religion andmay the Church have only such to give. Joseph Cook said: "Secretsocieties are forbidden to church members by some Christian denominations,and ought to be by all."We recommend:1. That we affirm the Church's consistent position through theyears as to the unchristian character of the secret lodge system.2. We urge that our ministers and church leaders be prompt inpointing out that the secret lodge system is a religion, a false one,derogatory to Christianity, and unworthy of the Christian's affiliationand support.3. That being confronted in this generation with the greatestdemonstration of the anti-Christ the world has ever seen, the churchin all its members take to heart anew the supreme importance ofloyalty to the absolute Christ and to the one absolute religion, andgive that loyalty to none other.4. That we commend, and express our good will to other denominationswhich testify with us against the secret lodge system, andconvey to the National Christian Association our appreciation ofthe splendid work it is doing through public meetings and the pressto bring to light the things that are done in secret.W. J. SandersonE. M. ElseyLuther McFarlandThe Report of the Committee Frank on Resolutions Beard of Thankswas read and adopted item by item. Malcolm McDonaldREPORT OF COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS OF THANKSYour Committee on Resolutions of Thanks respectfully reports:1. We desire to place on record our gratitude to our heavenlyFather for His care over us throughout the year and for bringingto this meeting of Synod such a goodly representation of elders andministers.2. We express our appreciation of the accommodations furnishedus by Winona Assembly, the Westminister Hotel, the Mission Homeand the residents of Winona; to our typist, to the committee on arrangements,to the precentors and to others who have assisted us inour work.3. We recommend that by a rising vote we extend to our Moderatorour appreciation of the very efficient manner in which he hasconducted the work of Synod.E. A. CrooksJ. H. BraumWilbert GibeThe Report of the Board of Home Missions on the Paperreferred to them was read and adopted. It is as follows.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 135REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HOME MISSIONSON PAPER ADDRESSED TO SYNODBY ROBERT J. CRAWFORDDear Fathers and Brethren:The paper addressed to Synod by Robert J. Crawford, which wasreferred to the Board of Home Missions, petitions "the appointmentof a number of ministers who are not pastors, for the purpose offilling vacant pulpits, assisting at communions and doing missionarywork in the vicinity of our Covenanter congregations or where thereare groups of Covenanters but no congregation, within the U.S.A."In-as-much as there is not sufficient time and information hereto make such appointment for your approval at this meeting ofSynod the Board asks that the matter be postponed till its next regularmeeting and that the Board be given power to act in the matter.T. C. McKnight,Sec, Board of Home MissionsThe Committee on Nominations gave their final reportwhich was adopted. The Report follows.REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS1. Moderator's alternate to preach sermon at next Synod, ThomasM. Hutcheson.2. Those to whom and by whom Letters of Remembrance shouldbe written:To A. I. Robb by W. C. McClurkin; to F. M. Foster by W. J.McKnight; to Paul D. McCracken by Remo Robb; to W. M.McNeel by J. B. Smiley; to Paul White by S. Bruce Willson;to G. R. McBurney bv Paul Coleman; to P. J. McDonald byJ. K. Robb; to A. M. Thompson by T. M. Slater; to W. T. K.Thompson by W. J. McBurney; to R. J. Mclsaac by ClaudeBrown.Letters to be written by elders to sessions not representedby an elder at this meeting of Synod:To Denver and Greeley by Samuel Austin; to La Junta byDavid Bennett; to Bethel and Oakdale, J. H. Braum; to OldBethel and Chicago by J. C. Calderwood; to Winnipeg andBeulah by S. R. Davis; to Blanchard and Cache Creek by R.E. Dill; to Clarinda by Lloyd Edgar; to Hebron and KansasCity by S. P. Faris; to Superior and Winchester by WilbertGibb; to Barnet and Bovina by Elmer Graham; to Cornwallisand Montclair by C. K. Greer; to Newburgh and Second NewYork by R. J. Huey; to Third New York and White Lake byChester T. Hutcheson; to Bellefontaine and Cincinnati by H.W. Gilchrist; to Hetherton by O. S. Grove; to Jonathan'sCreek and New Concord by Ross Latimer; to Southfield andYoungstown by R. S. McCloy; to Hemet and Portland byZenas McMurtry; to Santa Ana and Seattle by Charles D.Murphy; to First Philadelphia by D. M. McGibbon; to SecondPhiladelphia by W. George Milligan; to Third PhiladelphiaHill Robert and Orlando by Rambo; John by K. to T. Peoples; Little S. Patterson; Beaver to Connellsville and to Beaver Millers and Falls Run Eastvale and by Walter College by

136 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THERoss; to New Castle and Parnassus by James Smiley; to RosePoint and Union by W. R. White; to Almonte and Lisbon byD. C. Ward; to Lochiel and Toronto by L. H. Turner.3. Committee on Arrangements for next Synod: (1) R. W. Caskey,(2) J. Paul Wilson, (3) Luther McFarland.4. Committee on Resolutions of Thanks for this Synod: (1) E. A.Crooks, (2) J. H. Braum, (3) Wilbert Gibb.5. Vacancies to be filled on:Board of Publication—Paul D. McCracken, D. R. Taggart, andthat D. Howard Elliott be added to the Board.(2) Witness Committee—S. E. Boyle, J. S. Tibby, D. C. Ward.(3) Temperance Committee—J. O. Edgar, Mrs. G. I. Wilcox.(4) Board of Theological Seminary—F. M. Wilson, W. T. K.Thompson, F. M. Foster, W. A. Young.(5) Foreign Missions—F. M. Wilson, W. C. McClurkin, F. M.Foster, Ralph W. Duncan.(6) Jewish Mission—Jos. M. Steele, Mrs. S. E. Greer.(7) Home Missions—E. L. McKnight, Robert Clarke, R. A.Blair, J. G. McElhinney, J. S. Tibby, N. F. Spear tofill unexpiredterm of A. W. Smith.(8) Synod member on Board of Corporators of Geneva College—J.S. Tibby.6. Elder to plan for Elders Conference next year—J. K. Peoples,with John Kennedy as alternate.7. To arrange for Elders' Conference at this meeting of Synod—Dr. R. Esmond Smith.8. Elders to serve on Bible Reading Committee—J. Harvey Mc­Gee, John Wright.9. Committee to arrange for Commemoration of signing ofSolemn League and Covenant—J. G. Vos, J. B. Tweed, W. A. Young.10. Two observers to sit in on meeting of the National Associationof Evangelicals for United Action meeting in Chicago—J. D.Edgar, Dr. Dale Russell.. 11. Vacancies on Board of Church Erection—D. R. Taggart, R.W. Speer.12. Two ministers on Traveling Fund—J. E. McElroy, R. DEdgar.13. Committee on Stewardship—G. M. Robb, D. H. Elliott, WalterMcCarroll.14. Five men to attend meeting looking to the formation of aFederation of Calvinistic and Reformed Churches—E. L. McKnightS. E. Greer, R. J. G. McKnight, Walter McCarroll, F. L. Stewart. 'The minutes of this evening's meeting were read andapproved.In closing the meeting Dr. W. J. Coleman gave an outlineof the address prepared for Thursday's DevotionalService. Psalm The 133 was subject sung. was "Jesus Christ, our EternalSavior-King." Following this he adjourned the Court inprayer.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 137The benediction was pronounced by the Moderator, E.L. McKnight.The Moderator then declared Synod adjourned to meetat Winona Lake, Indiana, June 3, 1943, 7 :30 P.M.E. L. McKnight, ModeratorA. A. Wylie, ClerkR. C. Fullerton, Assistant Clerk

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 139APPENDIXREPORT OF ELDERS' CONFERENCEThe Elders' Conference would respectfully submit the followingreport to the Synod of the Church:We note with gratification an increase in the attendance of eldersat this Synod due to the later date of the meeting.Two meetings were held for prayer and discussion of the thingsthat might be done to further the work of the church.Motions were passed making the following recommendations:1. That the recommendations approved by Synod be compiled inleaflet form and sent to the various Sessions, to be used as a readyguide for discussion and study. This compilation shall be made bythe Clerk and publication of same to be paid for from the literaryfund.2. That Synod devote the last five minutes before each morningadjournment during the remainder of Synod to prayer for the boysin service.3. That the names of ministers' wives and of elders who werecalled home during the year, together with their years of service, beread publicly in connection with the Memorial Service.4. That elders in each congregation be urged to work with thepastor in assisting the Deacons in seeing that the congregationalbudget is raised in full.5. Pastors who have carried out a yearly family visitation programare to be commended'and others are urged to undertake thiswork.Mr. John K. Peoples was chosen chairman for 1943 with JohnKennedy as secretary and assistant.Respectfully submittedR. E. Smith, ChairmanJohn W. Kennedy, SecretaryRecommendation from Last Year's ReportThat this Synod appoint an elder for one year to make plans fordefinite work by elders throughout the church, and to formulateplans for a Conference of Elders at the next Synod; that this elderparticipate in the Traveling Fund, and $10.00 be appropriated forexpenses.MEMOIRSJames Loughridge PinkertonRev. J. L. Pinkerton was born near West Hebron, New York,March 28, 1849, and died near Waupaca, Wisconsin, September 26,1928. He graduated from Monmouth College in 1873 and from theR. P. Seminary in 1877.While preaching in the Norfolk (Virginia) Mission in the summerof 1877, he had a severe attack of fever which left its affect on bothhis body and mind. Having partially recovered from this, he ac-

140 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEcepted a call to the congregation of New Alexandria and preachedthere two years, when he resigned. From that time, 1883, until hisdeath, forty-five years later, he resided with relatives in Waupaca,Wisconsin. During these years he answered no letters and took nopart in any public matter. He read, studied and wrote, but saidlittle to anyone.While in the seminary Mr. Pinkerton was looked upon as an ableand promising man. He wrote and spoke well. We can but regretthat we know so little of his life.Respectfully submittedW. J. ColemanDonald Bruce Martin, D.D.It was Edward Markham who referred to the passing of the immortalLincoln: "As when a lovely cedar, green with boughs, goesdown with a great shout upon the hill, and leaves a lonesome placeagainst the sky."The passing of D. Bruce Martin, who was called to his eternalhome on October 31, 1941, has left a "lonesome place" in the heartsof the Covenanters and a great host of friends everywhere. His lifewas so rich, his influence so noble, his interests so varied and hisservice so faithful, that the place he has left vacant is keenly feltby us all.But to the God, who by His grace made him what he was, is ourpraise today, that we have been privileged to know, and love andwork with him.Donald Bruce Martin, son of Daniel Cargill and Lucretia Mott(Mcintosh) Martin, was born November 30, 1880 at Princeton, Indiana,and was baptized at this place the following year. He unitedwith the Reformed Presbyterian Church in East End, Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania, in 1895, at the age of fifteen years, under the pastorateof his father, the Rev. D. C. Martin, D.D.His early education was in the grammar school of Etna, Pennsylvania,and the Pittsburgh High School. Later he attended GenevaCollege, and the University of Pittsburgh, graduating from the latterinstitution in 1917. This was followed by post-graduate work in thesame university in Literature, Psychology and Music.He entered the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary in Allegheny(now Northside Pittsburgh) in the fall of 1914, graduating in April,1917. He was licensed to preach the Gospel by Pittsburgh Presbyteryon May 9, 1916, and was ordained to the Gospel Ministry by OhioPresbytery at Utica, on May 10, 1917, and on the same date installedpastor over the congregation in that place. He served this congregationuntil July 1921. He held succeeding pastorates in Sharonfrom 1921 to 1929, First Beaver Falls from 1929 to 1939, and Sterlingfrom 1939 until the time of his death.In each of these fields he preached and exemplified the Word ofGod, performed faithfully the duties of a pastor, did the work of anevangelist and let his light shine brightly for the cause of Christ.Certainly the elements, as the poet suggested of another, weremixed was the strumental His banking the special athlete him, lumber was business. activities and of widely no business his mean talents known His the ability. two were service and years, as enjoyed. Before demonstrated a of and musician the entering from Church 1906 both in the included many to vocal Seminary 1914 lines. and his was be- he He in­

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 141ing chairman of the Committee that revised and republished thePsalter in 1929. In this revision are several very acceptable tunesof his own composition. For a number of years he was Synod's Precentor,and gave masterful leadership in the singing of the Psalmshe loved so well. Also for a number of years he was Synod's veryable Assistant Clerk.Bruce, as he was popularly known, was a great favorite with theyoung people, and his contagious Christian influence on them wasquite marked. This was especially noticeable at Young People'sConferences where over and over again he served as Camp Father,Song Leader, Recreation Director, or Presbyterial Young People'sSecretary.At the 1934 Synodical C.Y.P.U. Conference at Winona Lake, Mr.Martin presented an original play on the life of Joseph. In 1938 hewas chosen a delegate to the Ter-Centenary Convention in Scotland.In 1939 he was honored by Geneva College when the degree of Doctorof Divinity was conferred upon him. For several years he was amember of the College Board, serving as Secretary for a part of thattime. His name was frequently found on other Church Boards andCommittees.Likewise, outside of the special church interests in every communitywhere he lived, he became recognized as a leader, and hiscounsel was sought and his ability utilized.His home life is worthy of special note. In the year 1908 he wasunited in marriage to Miss Clara Wylie and in her, and in the sixchildren born to them, he took a just pride, and found rich enjoyment.Dr. Martin was a man of prayer, of strong convictions, and ofdeep sincerity, relied constantly on the leading and empowering ofthe Holy Spirit, and through .Him became a "vessel meet for theMaster's use," and one whose influence for good will go on and onin ever widening circles.From a close friend in Sterling College comes this fitting tributewith which we close this memoir."Were a star quenched on highFor years would its lightStill traveling down from the skyShine on our mortal sight.So when a great man diesFor yearsCh'uebeyondHonourShaangkenRev. Ch'ue HonTheShaang,light hewhoseleavesdeathbehindoccurredhim liesat his home nearMaHui, China,Uponon Marchthe path14, 1942,of men."had his first contact with thegospelDr.whenMartin'she attendedinfluenceanwaseveninglike this—"oneservice heldthatforwillworkmenshine onbuildingandon uponour firstthe pathhouse,ofinmen."the spring of 1902. Later he became a servantin a mission home. It was notRespectfullyuntil our thirdsubmittedCommunion in the fallof 1903 that he openly professed his faithPaulinD.Christ.McCrackenHe was alwaysdeliberate in making decisions, and, once they were made, steadfastin holding them. It was a difficult and costly step. Public scorn,ridicule and persecution were inevitable. But the violent opposition

142 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEof his mother was the hardest thing. He later told how as a childshe had taken him to the altar to worship the idol, and with whatsincere faith and reverence he worshipped. How could he disobeyhis mother in this most vital of all matters? But Christ won. Iquote the following entry: "Tak Hing, September 12, 1903. Baptisms.Ch'ue Hon Shaang. Age 26." He was the sixth adult baptizedwho entered on Christian work.A year later he yielded to his mother's wish and arrangement andmarried an unbelieving wife. With a heathen mother and wife, he"ate much bitterness" for a time, but, by the blessing of God, and -hisown exemplary and kindly life as son and husband, both were wonto faith in the Christ he served. Their large family grew up in ahome where the family altar created an atmosphere. In school hischildren were outstanding for their superior knowledge of the Bible.Three of them are now in Christian work.In 1906 when the Training School was begun, he asked to be continuedas a servant, and attend the classes to learn what he could.His employer agreed and for three years he did his work as a servantand creditably kept up with his classes; thus becoming the first selfsupportingstudent in the mission.On January 20, 1926 he was ordained to the gospel ministry bythe China Commission, consisting of Revs. J. A. Kempf and E. C.Mitchell, and elder E. J. M. Dickson. He and Chung On Taai, ordainedat the same time, became charter members of the China Presbytery,organized December 14, 1926. Ch'ue Hon Shaang was electedclerk. He was appointed to moderate the Tak Hing session, and havecharge of the outstations in that district. His remaining fifteen yearswere like the preceding fifteen in their evangelistic efforts, withthe added responsibility and authority of a pastor shepherding hisflock. In his later years failing vision hampered his activities. Yetonly a few days before his last illness, he returned from a preachingtour rejoicing in the enrollment of a whole family as applicants forbaptism. Ten years of preparation, fifteen years as an evangelist,and fifteen years as pastor and leader of his people, cover roughlythe forty years of his Christian life.To one who knew him while in darkness, the work of grace inthe life of this our pupil, friend and brother, has always been amatter of gratitude and somewhat of awe. "Out of the darknessinto His marvelous light" found striking fulfillment in his conversion.It was literally the awakening into life, with new vision, newunderstanding, new hopes and aspirations; a life henceforth shapedby the Master-builder. When we look back to the young man blindlytrusting the dumb idol, and then regard the aged pastor, surroundedby his saved family, honored by his flock, respected by his community,rejoicing in the continued triumphs of the gospel under hisministry, and so laying down his completed task to go to the Master'spresence, we can only say, in wonder and rejoicing, "What hath Godwrought."In a way, Ch'ue Hon Shaang symbolizes his nation. For duringfinds A. the and ruler west, tempt, only I. period sword, be fulfilment: in and Robb in where the these of to world his now the Boxer from "These Christian Spirit following the movement, a of (shall brave land life, Respectfully the of come) Lord struggle China most Sinim." to is. destroy outspoken from has for submitted Truly, come the that Christianity the north avowedly from liberty Prophet's and a which savage with Christian from vision can fire at­th'

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 143DIRECTORY OF THE REFORMED PRESBYTERIANCHURCH OF NORTH AMERICAOfficers of Synod:Moderator—Rev. E. L. McKnight, D.D., 3 Allemac Place, Pittsburgh(2), Pa.Clerk—Rev. A. A. Wylie, Oakdale, IllinoisAssistant Clerk—Rev. R. C. Fullerton, New Alexandria, Pa.Treasurers of Synod:James S. Tibby, 209 Ninth St., Pittsburgh, Pa.Synod's Board of Trustees, Budget, Church Erection, BibleSocietyJoseph M. Steele, 1316 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa.Foreign Missions, Jewish MissionMrs. Agnes E. Steele, 7606 Race St., Pittsburgh, Pa.Woman's AssociationSynod's Board of Trustees:Members Term ExpiresJ. S. Tibby, J. H. McBurney, E. R. Carson 1943C. Brainerd Metheny, J. M. Allen, W. J. Sterrett 1944D. C. Ward, R. M. Young, J. W. Anderson 1945Stated Meetings—Treasurer's Office, second Tuesday of February,August, NovemberSecretary-treasurer—J. S. Tibby, 209 Ninth St., Pittsburgh, Pa.Board of Foreign Missions:MEMBERS TERM EXPIRESWalter McCarroll. D.D., S. E. Greer, D.D., Rev. F.L. Stewart, Joseph M. Steele 1943M. M. Pearce, D.D., T. M. Slater, D.D., R. A. Blair, D.D.R. C. Ward., Ph.D., A. J. Harding 1944Ralph W. Duncan, Ph.D., F. M. Wilson, D.D., F. M. Foster,Ph.D., Rev. W. C. McClurkin, Rev. Robert D.Edgar, Alexander Geddes 1945Corresponding Secretary, F. M. Wilson, D.D., 2410 N. MarshallStreet, Philadelphia, Pa.Board of Home Missions:MEMBERS TERM EXPIRESRev. Remo I. Robb, D. H. Elliott D.D., Rev. J. B.Willson, Robert Steele 1943T. C. McKnight, D.D., Rev. N. F. Speer, Rev. R. C. Fullerton,D. C. Ward, R. E. Dill 1944E. L. McKnight, D.D., Robert Clarke, D.D., R. A.Blair, D.D., J. G. McElhinney, D.D., J. M. Allen,J. S. Tibby 1945Stated Meetings—Second Monday, June, September, November,January, March, MayCorresponding Secretary, T. C. McKnight, D.D., 810 So. Ave.,Wilkinsburg, Pa.

144 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEJewish Mission Board:MEMBERS TERM EXPIRESS. E. Greer, D.D., Rev. F. L. Stewart, Miss SarahArcher, Mrs. R. W. Duncan 1943F. M. Wilson, D.D., R. W. Duncan, Ph. D., John Peoples,M.D 1944Joseph M. Steele, Mrs. S. E. Greer 1945Secretary, John Peoples, M.D., 871 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, Pa.Board of Control:MEMBERS TERM EXPTRESLloyd Edgar, Ralph Wilson 1943Rev. M. W. Dougherty, M. S. Hutcheson 1944J. P. Baird, David Cummings 1945Rev. H. G. Patterson, S. O. Carson 1946Annual Meeting—Second Tuesday, OctoberSecretary, Rev. H. G. Patterson, Morning Sun, IowaBoard of Superintendents of Theological Seminary:MEMBERS TERM EXPIRESD. H. Elliott, D.D., Rev. J. B. Willson, T. C. McKnight,D.D., D. C. Ward 1943M. M. Pearce, D.D., E. L. McKnight, D.D., Rev. R. C.Fullerton, J. E. Steele 1944F. M. Wilson, D.D., F. M. Foster, Ph.D., W. T. K.Thompson, D.D., W. A. Young 1945Secretary, Rev. R. C. Fullerton, New Alexandria, Pa.Board of Corporators of Geneva College:MEMBERS TERM EXPIRESMembers chosen by Synod—Robert Steele 1943D. H. Elliott, D.D 1944James S. Tibby 1945Members Chosen by CorporatorsJ. K. Robb, D.D.; E. A. Crooks, D.D.; Rev. A. A. Wylie;J. H. McBurney 1943J. G. McElhinney, D.D., F. M. Wilson, D.D., S. R.Davis, C. E. Belles 1944Rev. J. B. Gilmore, Rev. Remo I. Robb, E. R. Carson,J. W. Wilson 1945Members Chosen by PresbyteriesRev. J. C. Mathews—Ohio 1943S. E. Greer, D.D.—Philadelphia 1943Rev. R. H. McKelvy—St. Lawrence 1943Rev. S. Bruce Willson—Illinois 1944F. E. Allen, D.D.—Iowa 1944Rev. Paul D. McCracken—-Kansas 1944Rev. Paul D. White—Colorado 1945Rev. F. F. Reade—New York 1945

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 145Rev. W. A. Aikin—Pacific Coast 1945R. J. G. McKnight, Ph.D., D.D.—Pittsburgh 1945Secretary, Rev. J. C. Mathews, 21650 W. 11 Mile Rd., R. R. 3,Birmingham, Mich.Board of Trustees of Geneva College:To represent the Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian churchMEMBERS TERM EXPIREST. M. Slater, D.D., D. H. Elliott, D.D., J. M. Blackwood,M.D., J. W. Wilson, Miss Mary McKnight, E. A.Crooks, D.D., J. G. McElhinney, D.D., W. J. Sterrett,M.D., R. M. Young, Mrs. J. S. Tibby, R. A.Blair, D.D., H. L. Smith, Ph.D., J. H. McBurney,Joseph M. Steele, Mrs. D. C. Ward 1943To represent the Alumni Association of Geneva College:Charles Boots 1943Ralph E. Smith 1944John D. Ray 1945To represent the Business Men of Beaver Valley:R. L. Kenah 1943Earl M. Craig 1944George A. Baldwin 1945Secretary—D. H. Elliott, D.D., 347 Marshall Ave., N.S., Pittsburgh,Pa.Board of Church Erection:MEMBERS TERM EXPIRESPaul Coleman, Th. D 1943Rev. D. Ray Wilcox, W. J. Adams 1944D. R. Taggart, D.D., R. W. Speer 1945Secretary, R. W. Speer, 4904 Belinder Road, Kansas City, Kans.Board of PublicationMEMBERS TERM EXPIRESO. F. Thompson, D.D., Rev. C. T. Carson, PhilipAdams 1943Paul Coleman, Th. D., A. D. Robb 1944Rev. Paul D. McCracken, D. R. Taggart, D.D., Rev.D. Howard Elliott 1945Secretary, Paul Coleman, Th. D., 4202 Adams St., Kansas City,KansasPermanent ComitteesWitness:MEMBERSterm EXPIREST. C. McKnight, D.D., Rev. J. B. Willson, George S.Coleman, D.D., Rev. R. C. Fullerton, W. A. Young 1943W. J. Coleman, D.D., E. L. McKnight, D.D., J. G. Mc­Elhinney, D.D 1944Rev. S. E. Boyle, D. C. Ward, J. S. Tibby 1945Chairman, W. J. Coleman, D.D., Milvale (4), Pittsburgh, Pa.

146 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THETemperance:Rev. J. C. Mitchell, John Coleman, D.D., Ph.D 1943Rev. J. C. Mathews, Paul Coleman, Th. D., Ralph Wilson1944Rev. J. O. Edgar, Mrs. G. I. Wilcox 1945Chairman, Rev. J. C. Mathews, 21650 W. 11 Mile Rd., R. R. 3,Birmingham, Mich.National Reform:Covenanter Members of the National Reform AssociationChairman, R. H. Martin, D.D., 209 Ninth St., Pittsburgh, Pa.Social Justice:Rev. C. T. Carson, John Coleman, D.D., Ph.D., R. H. Martin, D.D.,J. S. McGaw, D.D., Robert Metcalf, M.D.Chairman, Rev. C. T. Carson, Geneva College, Beaver Falls, Pa.Bible Readings:Rev. D. R. Wilcox, Rev. A. J. McFarland, Rev. Thomas M.Hutcheson, Theodore H. Reed, Harvey McGee, John WrightChairman, Rev. D. R. Wilcox, 325 E. Loula St., Olathe, KansasChristian Education:Rev. F. H. Lathom, Rev. D. R. Wilcox, Rev. R. W. Caskey, PaulColeman, Th. D., Rev. W. C. McClurkinReformed Chairman, Presbyterian Rev. F. H. Woman's Lathom, Association:Walton, New YorkPresident, Mrs. George A. McKee, 2430 Perrysville, Ave., Pittsburgh,Pa.Secretary, Mrs. T. C. McKnight, 810 South Ave., Wilkinsburg,PennsylvaniaTreasurer, Mrs. Agnes E. Steele, 7606 Race St., Pittsburgh, Pa.Reformed Presbyterian Home for the Aged:2344 Perrysville, Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary:7418 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.President, R. J. G. McKnight, Ph. D., D.D.Geneva College:Beaver Falls, PennsylvaniaPresident, M. M. Pearce, D.D.Synod's Board of Trustees209 Ninth St., Pittsburgh, Pa.Publication Office:1209 Boswell Ave., Topeka, KansasROSTER OF PRESBYTERIESCOLORADOCONGREGATION MINISTER ADDRESSModerator0wen F Thompson^lerK Paul D. White

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 147Supplies Owen F. ThompsonY. P. Secretary Paul D. WhiteDenver Paul D. White 330 S. Corona St.Greeley Owen F. Thompson 1505 Tenth Ave.La JuntaJ. S. McGaw 900 S. Williams St., DenverH. B. McMillan 1316 13th Ave., GreeleyBoyd A. White3941 Roanoke Rd.,Kansas City, Mo.ILLINOISModeratorS. Bruce WillsonClerkW. G. RobbY. P. Secretary Waldo MitchellBethel (Sparta) Waldo Mitchel ... 411 N. Vine St., Sparta, 111.Bloomington S. Bruce Willson 600 E. First St.,Bloomington, Ind.Oakdale A. A. Wylie Oakdale, 111.Old Bethel W. G. Robb 605 W. Broadway, Sparta, 111.Princeton J. K. Peoples, Cor 323 E. State St.,Princeton, Ind.Selma Claude C. Brown, S.S 1203 Duke St.,S&lmsA.1.3E. A. Crooks, S.S 625 Jeff Davis'Ave.,Selma, Ala.R. S. McElhinney Bloomington, Ind.IOWAModeratorM. W. DoughertyClerkG. M. RobbY. P. Secretary .•* G M. RobbSuppliesF. E. AllenChicagoJ. D. Edgar . . 7157 Princeton Ave., ChicagoHopkinton F. E. Allen Hopkinton, IowaLake Reno G. M. Robb Glenwood, Minn.Morning Sun H. G. Patterson Morning Sun, IowaSharon M. W. Dougherty Morning Sun, IowaWinnipeg E. C. Mitchell, S.S 911 Winnipeg Ave.,Winnipeg, Man.Lester E. Kilpatrick 379 Samman Ave.,Toronto, CanadaKANSASModeratorRobert McConachieClerkD. Howard ElliottY. P. Secretary D. Howard ElliottSupplies '.' T. M. HutchesonBeulah R. C. Adams Bostwick, Nebr.Blanchard C. E. Caskey Blanchard, IowaClarinda .......... ..E. G. Russell Clarinda, IowaDenisonThomas M. Hutcheson .... Denison, KansasEskridge Philip W. Martin, S.S Eskridge, KansasHebronSterling Kansas Quinter Stafford Olathe CityJ. G. Vos R.R. 1, Clay Center, KansasW=a^uafik-£altoiir-

148 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THESuperior J. E. McElroy Superior, Nebr.TopekaPaul D. McCracken . . 922 Clay St., TopekaWinchester D. Howard Elliott Winchester, KansasKermit S. EdgarMineola, Kan.G. R. McBurney Sterling, KansasW. M. McNeel Richmond, KansasE. K. Patton Beaver Falls, Pa.D. R. Taggart . . 1209 Boswell Ave., TopekaA. J. McFarland. .1522 W. 8th, Topeka, Kans.NEW YORKModeratorF. F. ReadeClerkRobert M. C. WardInterim CommissionRobert M. C. WardY. P. Secretary R. W. CaskeyBarnesville, M.S Miss Agnes Curry, Cor. .. Barnesville, N.B.BarnetBoston F. F. Reade 27 Belvidere St.,Boston, Mass.Bovina Fred Henderson, Cor. . . Bovina Center, N. Y.Cambridge E. Raymond Hemphill 46- Chilton Str;^^^r^k-^^^tM.^. Cambridge, Mass.Coldenham W. C. McClurkin . . .\t Walden, N. Y.Cornwallis Mrs. C. Burgess, Cor Grafton, N. S.Montclair T. M. Slater 6 Carteret St.,Upper Montclair, N. J.Newburgh Robert M. C. Ward 6 Norton St.,Newburgh, N. Y.2nd New York Walter McCarroll .... 1»0 Morningside Drive,New York, N. Y.3rd New York Robert D. Edgar 1501 Metropolitian Ave.,Parkchester, Bronx, New YorkWalton F. H. Lathom Walton, N. Y.White Lake R. W. Caskey White Lake, N. Y.F. M. Foster 175 Tenth St.,Wood Ridge, N. J.OHIOModeratorj. C. MathewsClerkM. S. McMillanY. P. Secretary j. c. MathewsSuppliesj. K. RobbBelle Center Luther McFarland Belle Center OhioBellefontaine G. R. Steele Bellefontaine, OhioCincinnati W. O. Ferguson, S.S 905 Dayton St.Hetherton J. K. Robb Johannesburg, Mich.Jonathan's Creek M S. McMillan New Concord, OhioNew Concord M. S. McMillan New Concord OhioSouthfield J. C. Mathews 21650 W. 11 Miie Rd.,TTi.R- R- 3., Birmingham, Mich.utlca C A. Dodds, S.S Utica, OhioPACIFIC Moderator L-lerK COAST W. E. R. W. M. J. Piper. Sanderson Elsey .5424 Walnut St., j A. Ren Detroit, J. Pittsburgh, McFarland Utica, patters0n Mich. Ohio Pa.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 149FresnoHemetLos AngelesPortland . ..Santa AnaSeattle . . .W. A. Aikin, S.S.. .755 N. Benton, Fresno, Cal.A. J. McFarland, S. S Hemet, Calif.J. Ren. Patterson 527 N. Ave., 54F. D. Fraser, S.S R. 2, Box 385Vancouver, Wash.Samuel Edgar 523 E. Pine St.M. K. Carson 126 Broadway NorthH. G. Foster 130 South Flower St.,Los Angeles, Calif.A. H. G. McConaughy 1427 10th St.,Des Moines, IowaI. Robb 5040 Fulton Ave.Van Nuys, Calif.P. J. McDonald 609 W. MariposaAltadena, Calif.A. M. Thompson 311 Cypress Ave.Santa Ana, Calif.PHILADELPHIAModeratorF. M. WilsonClerkF. L. StewartY. P. Secretary F. L. Stewart1st Philadelphia S. E. Greer 206 S. 43rd St.2nd Philadelphia F. L. Stewart 154 Woodland Ave.Lansdowne, Pa.3rd Philadelphia F. M. Wilson 2410 N. Marshall St.OrlandoA. W. Smith. .706 Hilcrest Ave., Orlando, Fla.PITTSBURGHModerator. J. G. McElhinneyClerkR. C. FullertonHome Mission Secretary .J. B. WillsonY. P. Secretary R. I. RobbAllegheny E. L. McKnight 3 Allemac Place,Pittsburgh (2), Pa.Bear Run-Mahoning . . J. K. Gault Rossiter, Pa., R. D.Beaver Falls Remo I. Robb Darlington Rd.,Beaver Falls, Pa,- EastvaleCentral-Pittsburgh . .. D. H. ElliottGeneva347 Marshall Ave.N.S. Pittsburgh, Pa.Little College Beaver HillMercerJ. G. McElhinney 3403 7th Ave.,Beaver Falls, Pa.Miller's Connellsville RunCarl Murphy, Cor 1008 Graham Ave.East New End Alexandria• New Castle . .J. T. Mitchell, S.S. . .N. Highland Ave & HarvardSt., Pittsburgh, Pa.RehobothParnassus..... . . .M. F. Murphy, Cor 311 Fifth Ave.,• Rose Point . .Beaver Falls, Pa.Union.. . J. B. Willson . . 415 31st St., Beaver Falls, Pa.Wilkinsburg.. . R. G. Young, Cor New Galilee, Pa.. . W. T. K. Thompson 240 S. Erie St....N. F. Spear, S.S McDonald, Pa., R.D. 3. R. C. Fullerton New Alexandria, Pa....Vance .'. ...R. ..T. .H. Oscar J. C. A. B. B. McKnight Blair White, Wilson, Riley, Gilmore Cor Cor R. New D. Portersville, Kensington, I, 810 605 Templeton, South Fifth Mars, Ave. St., R.D. Pa.Pa. 2

150 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEYoungstown J. Paul Wilson 222 W. Royer Ave.Charles T. CarsonGeneva College,Beaver Falls, Pa.Robert Clarke3207 College Ave.,Beaver Falls, Pa.- G. S. Coleman 3500 Sixth Ave.,Beaver Falls, Pa.John Coleman2915 College Ave.,Beaver Falls, Pa.W. J. Coleman . . Millvale (4). Pittsburgh, Pa.D. B. Elsey 311 29th St., Beaver Falls, Pa.H. A. Hays Latakia, SyriaJ. S. Martin Geneva College,Beaver Falls, Pa.R. H. Martin 2900 Fourth Ave.,Beaver Falls, Pa.R. J. Mclsaac Rochester Mills, PaR. J. G. McKnight 1311 Singer Place,Wilkinsburg, Pa.Robert Park . . 315 32nd St., Beaver Falls, Pa.M. M. Pearce Geneva College,James Potter .... 86 Samson St., Ingram, Pa.J. B. Tweed .... Riverview, Beaver Falls, Pa.ST. LAWRENCEModeratorR. H. McKelvyClerkJ. O. EdgarY. P. Secretary J. O. EdgarAlmonte W. J. McBurney Almonte, Ont.Lisbon J. O. Edgar Lisbon, N. Y.Lochiel R. H. McKelvy Glen Sanfield, Ont.Syracuse W. J. McKnight 2905 S. Salina St.,Syracuse, N. Y.TorontoLester E. Kilpatrick, S.S.. . .379 Samman Ave.,Toronto, Ont.Teunis Oldenbergher . . Grand Rapids, Mich.SOUTH CHINAModeratorJ. A. KempfClerkWong Ming YuenEnglish ClerkJ. C. MitchelLo TingWong Ming Yuen .... Lo Ting, South ChinaTaai PingTak KingS. E. Boyle .. R.F.D., Box 412, Wheaton, 111.Chung On Taai Lo Ting, South ChinaJ. A. Kempf Tak Hing, South ChinaE. C. Mitchell Winnipeg, Can.J. C. Mitchel Lo Ting, S. ChinaCYPRUS MISSIONModerator Commission < W. W. WeirClerk \ C. C. ChristouLarnaca (Armenian) .Y. W. Der W. Weir Mugrditchian American Nicosia, Academy Cyprus

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 151Limassol Argos Zodhiades Nicosia, CyprusNicosia (Greek)Nicosia, CyprusNicosia (Armenian) . .Y. Der Mugrditchian Nicosia, CyprusSYRIAN MISSIONModerator CommissionHerbert A. HaysGunimeaInkzik Ibrahim Besna Inkzik, SyriaLatakia Khalil Awad Latakia, SyriaHanna BesnaEl Daney, SyriaDIRECTORY OF ELDERSSynod, 1942NAMEADDRESSAustin, Samuel 1513 Tremont St., Selma, Ala.Bennett, David 204 Belleau St., N.S. Pittsburgh, Pa.Braum, J. HDenison, KansasCalderwood, J. C . . . . 609 Collins Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa.Davis, S. R3003 4th Ave., Beaver Falls, Pa.Dill, R. EAllison Park, R.D. 2, Pa.Edgar, LloydMorning Sun, IowaFaris, S. P155 Prospect St., Cambridge, Mass.Gibb, Wilbert Volant, Pa-., R.D. 1Gilchrist, H. W 122 East St., Walton, N.Y.Graham, Elmer Quinter, KansasGreer, C. K Monticello, Iowa, R.D. 2Grove, O. SNew Bethlehem, Pa. R.D.Huey, R. JSterling, KansasHutcheson, Chester T..Frenchburg School, Frenchburg, Ky.Kennedy, John .R.R. 5, Bloomington, Ind.Latimer, Ross 1501 Highland, Emporia, KansasMcCloy, R. S1039 North Barton St., Fresno, Calif.McGibbon, D. M Rock Tavern, Orange Co., N.Y.McMurtry, Zenas Morning Sun, IowaMilligan, W. George. . .R.R. 2, Olathe, KansasMurphy, Charles D. . . 109 Dougall Ave., Syracuse, N.Y.Patterson, T. S R.F.D. 1, New Alexandria, Pa.Peoples, John K 323 E. State St., Princeton, Ind.Rambo, Robert Belle Center, Ohio, Box 282Robb, A. D440 The Drive, Topeka, KansasRoss, Walter 50 Vale St., Boston, Mass.Smiley, James Stafford, KansasSmith, R. E5255 S. Sparks St., Burbank, Calif.Turner, L. HGlenwood, Minn.Ward, D. CCache Creek Mission, Apache, Okla.White, W. R734 McKee St., State College, Pa.

152 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEDIRECTORY OF COVENANTER CITY CHURCHESAND MEETING PLACESAllegheny(See Pittsburgh.)Beaver Falls, Pa.1st Beaver Falls .... Darlington Rd.College Hill 3215 College Ave., across from the GenevaCampusGenevaFourth Ave. and 31st St., one block from theCampusBloomington, Ind First and LincolnBoston, MassFirst Boston Corner of Warren Ave. and Brookline St.,Boston; entrance on Warren Ave.CambridgeAntrim St. between Broadway and CambridgeChicago, 11166th Place and So. Normal Ave., EnglewoodDistrictCincinnati, OCorner Dayton and Whiteman Sts.Connellsville, Pa Woodlawn Ave., West SideDenver, ColoCorner South Pearl and East VirginiaDetroit, Mich(See Southfield.)Eastvale, PaSecond Ave., Eastvale, Beaver Falls, Pa.Fresno, CalifCorner, Barton and HarveyGreeley, Colo Corner, Tenth Ave. and Fifteenth St.Hemet, CalifS. Juanita St. and Florida Ave.Kansas City, Mo Corner, 44th and Wyoming Sts.La Junta, Colo Carson St. between Third and FourthLos Angeles, Calif. . . . Corner, 23rd and Stanford Sts.Montclair, N. J Corner, Trinity and Crescent Sts.Newburgh, N. Y 104-106 Grand StreetNew Castle, Pa Corner, Oak and Pine Sts.New York, N. YSecond308 West 122nd St.Third1932 Walton Ave., BronxOrlando, Fla350 N. Broadway, Corner, LivingstonPhiladelphia, Pa.FirstCorner, 40th and Sansom Sts., W. PhiladelphiaSecondSeventeenth St., below RaceThirdCorner, Franklin and Dauphin Sts.23 blocks north of Market, 7 east of Broad)Mission of theCovenant 500 Catherine St.Pittsburgh, Pa.Allegheny Perrysville and Mclntyre Aves., N. S.Central-Pittsburgh .Corner, Union Ave. and Park Way, N. S.East EndCorner, N. Highland and Harvard St.Wilkinsburg 800 South Ave., WilkinsburgPortland, Ore 595 N. Minnesota Ave., Corner, AinsworthSanta Ana, Calif Corner, Myrtle and HickorySeattle, Wash Corner, Terry and Olive Sts.Southfield, Mich Evergreen Road, between Northwestern HighwayYoungstown, Syracuse, Topeka, Toronto, WilkinsburgWinnipeg, Kansas Ont N. M. Can Y 0 S from car High Clay Samman Winnipeg South line) Dame and N. St.Ave. W. Salina Eleven Ave., limits St. opposite Mile "of Detroit. Road, Dominion three (No bus St. miles 2517 856 920 754 800 Notre 946 or

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 153FORM OF BEQUESTI do bequeath to the Board of Trustees of the Synod of the ReformedPresbyterian Church in North Americadollars to be creditedlo the current account* of the following schemes:REALESTATEI do give and bequeath to the Board of Trustees of the Synod of theReformed Presbyterian Church in North America, its successors andassigns forever, all that certain piece of land situated inthe proceeds from the same to be devoted to the current account*of the following schemes:*If one wishes, he may insert the word "Endowment" in place of"Current Account." However, there are special needs in current accounts.Instead of the Synod to which he makes his bequest, he maybetter say, "to be distributed according to the wish of Synod," whichwould allow of distribution according to the needs of the variousbenevolences at the time the bequest is received. That would be bestof all. In case of large gifts, they may be arranged to be paid in instalments.

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REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 155Absent 10 Months.On Roll, 1942.Total Increase.RestoredFrom Other Denom..''rom Cov. Congs.Prof, by Others.Prof. Cov. ChildrenTotal Decrease.Deaths.\*o Trace.Not Certified...Suspended.To Other Denoms.To Cov. Congs.On Roll, 1941.Deacons, Trustees.Elders.tfotftftfHtft«tftftftftfQ•JwtftfoCOHenh-

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REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 157Totals.Special Cov. AppealsMiscellaneous.Budget.National Reform.Bible Society.Pastor's SalaryI 'arsonag'e.Tithers.C.Y.P.U. Enrollment.S. S EnrollmentBaptisms.Baptized, not Prof.Absent 10 Months.On Roll, 1942.Total Increase.~t w '•*-GOCMCJc o cO oi tn225IO roc/-.Xicr_. 17 S3OcriOQ B K0J CU 01Prom Other Denom.From Cov. Congs..Prof, by Others.Prof. Cov. Children.Total Decrease.Xo Trace.Not * 'ei tified.Suspended. .To Other DPimras.To Cov. CongH.On Roll. 1941.Deacons, Trustees.Elders. T3J3.St, CO •s °£ oi •5 cj 0-. (D 0> c3 acD

158 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEaCJtf*tfofaS*tffaHi*M occfatffafaocoOHcol-HHCOSpecial Cov. Appeals rtCMCM CDOCDThCl -f ciO-t. > i-ieo • ooo •Olft CMCOCO•CN • 3 :' : OCMCM-f •Tf. irtiHrH ClinOCOrH•mm •r-lCOrHIrt CO© OlrtCO•WH CMoCOCO • irtos • CNCO CO hcoth a:-< :•1-1 Tf iHTf rH Tf CMt-ocN t-T-H • CM CO CM •rIN t-Oifl^ COO • oow*< COWTfTtt•CM 00CO coo COrf CM •©irt© t*» CO Tf COcOrf :N CO-rf • coosco Tf cftco Oi:rH : rH • r-ICO tHCN • irt 1©• rH: : : ^o c CD '.^ •1a cj •*- •J B5H

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160 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEDIRECTORY OF THE WOMEN'S SYNODICAL,MISSIONARY SOCIETYOfficers and Superintendents: 1941-42, 1942-43President—Mrs. J. K. Gault, Rossiter, Pa.Vice-President-at-Large—Mrs. F. L. Stewart, 154 Woodland Ave.,Lansdowne, Pa.Recording Secretary—Miss Ruth H. Smith, 1000 E. Second St.,Bloomington, Ind.Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. G. Mackay Robb, Glenwood, Minn.Treasurer—Mrs. James A. Carson, 1248 S. St. Bernard St., Philadelphia,Pa.Superintendents—Foreign Missions—Mrs. R. H. McKelvy, Glen Sandfield, Ont.,CanadaHome Missions—Mrs. J. C. Mathews, 21650 W. 11 Mile Road,R. F. D. 3, Birmingham, Mich.Literature and Mission Study—Mrs. Kermit S. Edgar, Minneola,KansasTemperance—Mrs. W. R. White, 734 McKee St., State College, Pa.Thank Offering—Mrs. Howard George, Siebert Rd., N. S. Pittsburgh,Pa.Standard of Efficiency—Mrs. C. D. Murphy, 109 Dougall Ave.,Syracuse, N. Y.Young Women—Mrs. A. D. McCrory, Mayetta, KansasJunior—Mrs. R. W. Caskey, White Lake, N. Y.Magazine Editor—Mrs. D. R. Taggart, 1209 Boswell, Topeka, Kan.Missionary Correspondent—Mrs. J. S. Martin. Geneva College,Beaver Falls, PRESBYTERIALS: Pa.1942-43Chairman, Plan of Work—Mrs. M. J. Crockett, 1217 W. 97th St.,ColoradoLos Angeles, Calif.President—Mrs. Historian and Librarian—Mrs. Sarah McFarland, John Coleman, 471 So. 2915 Grant, College Denver, Ave., Colo.Vice-President—Mrs. Beaver Falls, Pa. Owen F. Thompson, 1505 10th Ave., Greeley,Colo.Recording Secretary—Mrs. Edwin Keys, R. D. 3, Box 98, Eaton, Colo.Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Frank Meeker, R. D. 1, Platteville,Colo.Treasurer—Mrs. E. V. Tweed, 1263 So. Clarkson, Denver, Colo.Superintendents—Foreign Missions—Mrs. T. J. Edgar, 1927 11th St., Greeley, Colo.Home Missions—Miss Margaret Atchison, 612 S. Pearl St., Denver,Colo.Literature and Mission Study—Mrs. H. B. McMillan, 1316 13thAve., Greeley, Colo.Temperance—Mrs. J. S. McGaw, 1018 So. High St., Denver, Colo.Thank Offering—Mrs. John Carson, 679 So. Corona St., Denver,Colo.Standard of Efficiency—Mrs. J. L. Wilcox, 1201 15th Ave.,Greeley, Colo.Junior—Mrs. Clyde Dunn, R. D. 3, Box 85A, Eaton, Colo.

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 161IllinoisPresident—Mrs. Willard G. Thompson, Oakdale, 111.Vice President—Mrs. E. S. Hunter, 310 Eastside Drive, Bloomington,Ind.Recording Secretary—Mrs. Harry G. Hayes, Sparta, 111.Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. John K. Peoples, 323 E. State St.,Princeton, Ind.Treasurer—Miss Mildred Finley, R. F. D., Sparta, 111.Superintendents—Foreign Missions—Mrs. R. S. McElhinney, R. F. D., Bloomington,Ind.Home Missions—Miss Blanche Finley, Houston, 111.Literature and Mission Study—Mrs. A. A. Wylie, Oakdale, 111.Temperance—Mrs. Edmond Wilson, Outer E. Ohio, Princeton, Ind.Thank Offering—Mrs. Harold Auld, Oakdale, 111.Standard of Efficiency—Mrs. John W. Kennedy, R. D. 5, Bloomington,Ind.Young Women—Miss Ruth Smith, 1000 E. 2nd St., Bloomington,Ind.IowaPresident—Mrs. Juniors—Mrs. G. Waldo Mackay Mitchel, Robb, 411 Glenwood, Vine St., Minn. Sparta, 111.Vice-President—Miss Margaret Greer, Hopkinton, IowaRecording Secretary—Mrs. Calvin McClurkin, Morning Sun, IowaCorresponding Secretary—Mrs. J. R. Elsey, Glenwood, Minn.Treasurer—Mrs. L. M. Samson, Morning Sun, IowaSuperintendents—Foreign Missions—Mrs. Lyle Joseph, Hopkinton, IowaHome Missions—Mrs. Minta Harsh, Morning Sun, IowaLiterature and Mission Study—Mrs. Raymond Joseph, Hopkinton.IowaTemperance—Mrs. S. O. Carson, Morning Sun, IowaThank Offering—Mrs. Lloyd Edgar, Morning Sun, IowaStandard of Efficiency—Miss Minnie Anderson, Hopkinton, IowaYoung Women—Mrs. Andrew Patton, Hopkinton, IowaJunior—Mrs. H. G. Patterson,KansasMorning Sun, IowaPresident—Mrs. Melville Shaw, Bostwick, Nebr.Vice-President—Mrs. Thomas Hutcheson, Denison, KansasRecording Secretary—Mrs. D. Howard Elliott, Winchester, KansasCorresponding Secretary—Mrs. Cloyd E. Caskey, Blanchard, IowaTreasurer—Mrs. Myrtle Tippin, Clarinda, IowaSuperintendents—Foreign Missions—Miss Ella Adams, Sterling, KansasHome Missions—Mrs. Paul D. McCracken, 922 Clay St., Topeka,KansasLiterature and Misison Study—Mrs. Sherman Milroy, Quinter,Temperance—Mrs. Boyd A. White, 3941 Roanoke Rd., KansasCity, Mo.Thank Offering—Mrs. Clarence Wilson, Stafford, KansasStandard of Efficiency—Mrs. Knox McKee, Superior, Nebr,

162 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THEYoung Women—Mrs. Warnock Patton, Sterling, KansasJuniors—Mrs. A. J. McFarland, Quinter, KansasNew YorkPresident—Mrs. Thomas H. Park, 2 Godfrey Rd., Montclair, N.J.Vice President—Mrs. Abbott S. Cutter, 28 Dwight St., Dedham, Mass.Recording Secretary—Mrs. Arthur Russell, Chittenango, N.Y.Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Theodore A. Merritt, Lakeside Rd.,Newburgh, N.Y.Treasurer—Mrs. M. A. Groom, 167 Tontine Ave., Lyndhurst, N.J.Superintendents—Foreign Missions—Mrs. John McAllister, 47 Christopher St.,Montclair, N.J.Home Missions—Mrs. E. C. Carmichael, 248 Village Ave., RockvilleCenter, N.Y.Literature and Mission Study—Mrs. James McKeown, 16 CentralSt., Arlington, Mass.Temperance—Mrs. William Millen, Box 38, Swan Lake, N.Y.Standard of Efficiency—Mrs. John White, 206 Fullerton Ave.,Newburgh, N.Y.Thank Offering—Miss Grace Mae Arnott, 301 Liberty St., Newburgh,N.Y.Young Women—Miss Blanche Gilchrist, 122 East St., Walton, N.Y.Junior—Mrs. D. C. Park, 319 Highland Ave., Syracuse, N.Y.OhioPresident—Mrs. E. N. Harsh, Belle Center, OhioVice President—Mrs. Robert Peck, 15428 Sussex, Detroit, Mich.Recording Secretary—Mrs. G. R. Steele, 648 N. Detroit St., Bellefontaine,OhioCorresponding Secretary—Mrs. Agnes Wilson, 102 Montgomery Blvd.,New Concord, OhioTreasurer—Mrs. R. R. Brinkerhoff, Utica, OhioSuperintendents—Foreign Missions—Miss Rosamond Aiken, 629 N. Main St., Bellefontaine,OhioHome Missions—Miss Rosamond Aiken, 629 N. Main St., Bellefontaine,OhioLiterature and Mission Study—Miss Cecil Smith, 575 Reilly Rd.,Wyoming, OhioTemperance—Mrs. J. C. Mathews, 21650 Eleven Mile Rd., R. R. 3,Birmingham, Mich.Thank Offering—Miss Martha Turner, Utica, OhioStandard of Efficiency—Mrs. Lillian Lament, Belle Center, OhioYoung Women—Mrs. Carrie Richardson, 544 York St., Cincinnati,OhioJuniors—Mrs. Carrie Richardson, 544 York St., Cincinnati, OhioPacific CoastPresident—Mrs. M. K. Carson, 126 Broadway North, Seattle, Wash.First Vice-President—Mrs. Mabel Olds, Fresno, Calif.Recording Second Los Angeles, Vice-President—Mrs. Angeles, Secretary—Miss Calif. Calif. Nana George Caskey, Chambers, 5422 Aldama 382 N. Ave. St., Los 53,

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 163Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. M. R. Jameson, 6204 12th Ave. N.E., Seattle, Washington.Treasurer—Mrs. John Curry. Beuna Park, (R. R. 1, Box 11), Calif.Superintendents—Foreign Missions—Mrs. R. E. Smith, 533 Sparks St., Burbank,Calif.Home Missions—Mrs. W. O. Morrow, R. R., West Maberry,Hemet, Calif.Literature and Mission Study—Miss Margaret McCartney, LosAngeles, Calif.Temperance—Mrs. Margaret McClelland, Santa Ana, Calif.Thank Offering—Mrs. A. J. McFarland, R. R., E. Whittier,Hemet, Calif.Standard of Efficiency—Mrs. Ralph M. Shuman, 13129 ChandlerBlvd., Van Nuys, Calif.Young Women—Miss Jean Curry, 435 So. Rosa St., Santa Ana,Calif.Junior—Mrs. W. W. Greenlee, 2507 J. Ave., National City, Calif.PhiladelphiaPresident—Miss Rosanna Crawford, 2119 Mt. Vernon St., Philadelphia,Pennsylvania.Vice-President—Mrs. Ralph Duncan, 247 Green Ave., Lansdowne, Pa.Recording Secretary—Miss Jessie Smith, 4839 Hazel Ave., Philadelphia,Pa.Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Frank F. Maute, 4673 Adams Ave.,Philadelphia, Pa.Treasurer—Mrs. James Carson, 1248 S. St. Bernard St., Philadelphia,Pennsylvania.Superintendents—Foreign Missions—Miss Elizabeth Henry, 1914 Pemberton St.,Philadelphia, Pa.Home Missions—Mrs. James Martin, 51 S. Pennock Ave., HighlandPark, Upper Darby P. O., Pa.Literature—Mrs. H. E. Mullen, 2262 N. Leithgow St., PhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaTemperance—Miss Margaret McCandless, 7424 Walnut Lane,Philadelphia, Pa.Thank Offering—Mrs. Thomas Nimick, 932 Blythe Ave., DrexelHill, Pa.Standard of Efficiency—Miss Alice Thompson, 266 S. 58th St.,Philadelphia, Pa.Young Women—Mrs. Arthur Danenhour, 8225 Michener St.,Philadelphia, Pa.Junior—Miss Helen Schaal, 5743 N. Marshall St., Philadelphia, Pa.PittsburghPresident—Mrs. W. S. Robb, 320 LaFayette Ave., Pittsburgh, (14) Pa.First Vice President—Mrs. T. C. McKnight, 810 South Ave., Wilkinsburg,Pa.Second Vice President—Mrs. D. C. Ward, 1007 Mill St., Wilkinsburg,Falls, Pa. Secretary—Mrs. Catherine Pa. Gunn, W. Brown D. 425 H. Hallet Elliott, Sterrett, Place, 347 3119 Marshall Bellevue, Fifth ,, Ave., _ Pa, Bea­Recording Corresponding Treasurer—Miss ver Pittsburgh, N.S.

164 MINUTES OF THE SYNOD OF THESuperintendents—Foreign Missions—Mrs. C. B. Metheny, 5th Avenue, College Hill,Beaver Falls, Pa.Home Missions—Mrs. Fenton Farley, 472 Mecklem Avenue,Rochester, Pa.Literature and Mission Study—Mrs. J. Vale Downie, 520 32nd St.,Beaver Falls, Pa.Temperance—Mrs. Robert Piper, 5424 Walnut St., Pittsburgh, Pa.Thank Offering—Mrs. John Allen, Jr., 5 Allemac Ave., (BellevueBr.) Pittsburgh, Pa.Standard of Efficiency—Mrs. Elsey Dill, Allison Park, Pa.Young Women—Miss Rose Munnell, R. D. 6, New Castle, Pa.Juniors—Mrs. James Henery, 3715 Second Ave., Beaver Falls, Pa.Plan of Work—Mrs. J. G. McElhinney, 3401 Eighth Ave., CollegeHill, Beaver Fails, Pa.Missionary Correspondent-—Mrs. Greeta Coleman, R. D. 4, (MillvaleBr.) Pittsburgh, Pa.

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