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22 THE Synods SYNOD OF TEXAS. Educational ' Institutions.?The paramount work of the Synod is the educational work. To this end the Synod ordered that an educational conference be called bv the Svnod to which the nastors and the presidents of the various schools are to invite the consecrated business men in our bounds to consider the needs of our institutions with reference to supplying their needs. The Synod calls upon the pastors and sessions to seek out in their congregations men and women whom God has blessed with large means and lay upon their hearts the possibility, yea, the necessity of doing substantial things in a large way for this work. With these ends in view the Synod appointed the following committee: Capt. Jas. A. Baker, Houston; Hon. T. W. Gregory, Austin; Mr. J. Lewis, Thompson; Mr. F. H. Farwell, Orange; Hon. Yale Hicks, San Antonio; Hon. Rhodes Baker, Dallas; Mr. W. H. Adams, Dallas; Hon. W. L. Estes, Texarkana; Mr. R. M. Far rar, Houston; Mr. D. C. Campbell, Fort Worth. The reports of the trustees of the va nous institutions snowed very encouraging conditions, but much larger work could be done with ampler equipment. The great crying need of all the institutions is, more money with which to erect buildings to meet the rapidly increasing demands made upon them. Memorials.?Saturday evening the Synod heard the memorials of the deceased brethren. The following ministers have died during the past year: Rev. I. J. Cunningham, Rev. J.'G. Tanner, Rev. J. A. Creighton, Rev. C. P. B. Martin. Kerrville Encampment.?The Synod heard a very encouraging report from the Committee on the Kerrville Encampment appointed last year and appointed OUUkUCl V-UIIUIUIICC 1UI VU19 /Cttl. lilt? work being done in this encampment is being felt more and more and the prospect is that this year's encampment will be much more successful than last year. Complaint.?The Synod of Texas did not sustain the complaint of J. B. Long and others against the Presbytery of Eastern Texas. Daniel Baker College.?Special attention was given to this college on account of its great needs. The Synod expressed its profound appreciation of the work being done by the college and heartily endorsed the plan of the Board to raise at once $65,000 for the completion of the girls' dormitory, the building and equiprvlnn o J 1* J W " ? ? |/iug ui a UKJJO UUI IHHUI7 UUU I. IV1. u. A, and liquidating the indebtedness of the college. 8abbath Observance.?The report of the Committee on the Sabbath laid special stress on the desecration of the Lord's day and the great need of Chris tians to remember the Sabbath day and IrAAn <t IIAIV A . A. w avc|? IV UUIJ. A IUCCI1U5 at Lilt? 11CAI Synod is to be held in behalf of Sabbath observance. PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU! Secretaries.?The Synod had the pleasure of hearing Rev. Homer McMillan, Associate Secretary of Home Missions, and Rev. W. E. Boggs, D. D., Secretary of Schools and Colleges for the first time. Rev. H. H. Sweets, D. D., who has so often been with us, favored us with his genial countenace and encouraging words with reference to ministerial education and relief. The addresses of all these brethren were listened to with great interest and they all will be welcomed again next year. Trustee of Synod.?Rev. C. T. Caldwell, D. D., was elected Trustee of Synod for three years. New Presbyteries.?The Synod divided the Presbytery of Dallas and formed two new Presbyteries, making three Presbyteries out of the Presbytery of Dallas. The new Presbyteries are to be called the Presbytery of Panhandle and Sherman. Ministerial Supply.?Saturday night Rev. T. S. Clyce, D. D.t the Moderator, delivered a very able address to the Synod on Ministerial Supply. It is a most timely address and sould be delivered in all our churches. Treasurer.?Rev. J. B. Hudson, Victoria, was re-elected treasurer of the Committee on Schools and Colleges. Bible Cause.?The report of the Committee on the Bible Cause was listened to with much interest and in connection with it the Synod heard Rev. Glenn Flynn, Agency Secretary of the American Bible Cause. The necessity for prompt action on the part of all the churches in making subscriptions to this cause in order to secure the magnificent gift of Mrs. Russell Sage was so apparent that the Synod called for subscriptions at once and the sum of $1,025 was raised. This was one of the best meetings nf the Synod that has ever been held. The attendance was good for a place so far distant from the center of the state, but the Interest of the entire church In the work of the church In the west was so manifest that they gladly came and expressions of delight and pleasure were heard on every side. The entertainment by the San Angelo Church was all that the heart could wish. We will be glad when the time comes again for the Synod tfl fl* Son A n train a a ? ?? ..?0v.v/ MO place U1 uicciing. J. D. L. AMERICAN PROBLEMS CONFRONTING THE AMERICAN CHURCH. By the Rev. Charles Stelzle. A Publicity Campaign, varied in its methods, but continent-wide in its reach, is about to be inaugurated by the Home Missions Council, which is composed of the Home Mission and other Boards of practically every Protestant Church In America interested in missionary activity in the United States. The most pressing problems confronting the American Church, such as immigration the industrial situation, the race problem, the problems of the city and the country church, besides other important questions, will be discussed by experts in the daily and weekly newspapers, and December 8, 1909. in the religious press. The Council, through its Publicity Committee, will seek to unify the general literature issued by the various Boards, using, in some instances, the same leaflets. In this way, only the best material will be employed. Early in January a series of one day publicity meetings will be held in at least fifteen cities, the mornings and afternoons to be devoted to a presentation of practical questions which apply to the district in which the meetings are being held. It is planned to make these discussions specifically suggestive to the ministers and other workers who shall attend, so that they may more easily carry on aggressive work in their own communities. The men of the churches of all denominations will be invited to a supper for a full discussion of methods among those in whom they are particularly interested. Whil? nn mnroir i? . . ? ? u<vuv/ lO VU be raised at any of the meetings, excepting for the purpose of defraying local expenses, experts on financial matters will present their methods of raising funds for home mission work. Popular mass meetings will be held in the evening in one of the leading churches of the city, which will be addressed by an authority on some specialized American problem, and by one of the Board Secretaries, who will speak on the home mission enterprise in its broadest aspects. Speakers of national reputation and men who are authorities on the subjects to be presented, will lead in the discussions. This campaign is to mark the beginning of a series of movements which will have for their object the acquainting of the Church at large, as well as those outside of the Church, with the importance and the immensity of the modern home mission situation?a situation which should enlist the support of every Christian patriot. A REAL NEED. At its regular meeting in May, the Board of Trustees and Directors of Union Seminary appointed a committee, consisting of Dr. W. W. Moore, the president of the institution, and Mr. William R. Miller, the treasurer, to prepare a pointed statement to the controlling Synods, of the present financial condition of the Seminary, that would make it perfectly plain to all the friends of the institution what its status, is. This statement has been prepared and submitted to both the Synods of North Carolina and Virginia. It is as follows: "It is popularly believed that Union Theological Seminary le Independently rich. This is a mistake. The fact is that she has a pitifully inadequate endowment for the work she is called upon by the Church to perform. She occupies substantial and durable buildings and these are well^ equipped. Scholastically viewed, they are absolutely required for the work of the Seminary ana are a splendid asset, but viewed financially, they absorb the Income on a large part of the productive assets for maintenance and insurance. She has in her care a considerable