Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1919

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 89K. Gault, E. M. McConaughy, W. J. Elliott.Sabbath Schools: John Coleman, F. F. Reade, A. A. Samson,J. W. Pritchard, W. S. Elliott.Order of Business: R. C. Wylie, W. J. Coleman, G. A. Edgar,C. E. Belles, S. R. Davis.Unfinished Business: The Clerks.Synod took recess until 1:30 P. M. Elder EvanW. Jones led in prayer.TUESDAY AFTERNOON.Same Place, 1:30 P. M.Synod reconvened, was called to order by the Moderator,and was led in prayer by Licentiate R. S. Mc­Elhinney.The calling of the roll was dispensed with.The minutes of the morning session were readand approved/The nominating Committee submitted a partialreport which was adopted.The Committee on a resolution of thanks to J.W. Pritchard reported. The report was adopted andis as follows:Your Committee would respectfully report:The Synod wishes to express to Mr. John W. Pritchard itsappreciation of the gift of a copy of his book, "Soldiers of theChurch."As a result of the foresight and painstaking labors of Mr.Pritchard the church has been provided with an accurate recordof the part which our church had in the Great War of1914-1918. The book shows how grandly the church of theCovenanters has lived up to her record in her hearty and patrioticresponse to the call of our country. It will be appreciatedby the whole church, and especially esteemed in thehomes of those whose loved ones were in the service.It is, therefore, with sincere gratitude that Synod acceptsthis book from Mr. Pritchard and thus secures a valuable additionto the records in the archives of the church.The Synod also desires to take this opportunity to expressthe thanks of the church to Mr. Pritchard for his generous giftof the "Christian Nation" to all the members of the church whowere in the military service.J. G. McELHINNEYA. KILPATRICKJAMES R. McMULLAN.The Finance Committee reported. The reportwas taken up item by item for adoption.Items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 were adopted.