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THE CHRONICLE StriTM To Be e Cleen New*- paper. Complete, Newej i Inmh end Reliable. VOLUME XXIV CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16,1924 SEMINARY QUESTION BEFORE SYNOD THIS MORNING Final Action on Removal of Theological Semi nary Expected Today, Columbia Fight- • ing to Retain Institution. MRS. LEROY SPRINGS ft, At the morning session yesterday of Synod, the question of the removal of the Columbia Theological Seminary came up for consideration and a gen eral discussion upon the subject was entered into. A motion was finally adopted to the effect that the entire question be made a special order for this morning at ten o’clock. Upon the convening of Synod, Dr. J. Sproles Lyons, of ^Atlanta, and Dr. E. L. Hill of Athens, addressed the body ' as commissioners from the ISynod of Georgia on the Seminary question. Dr. Lyons presented the following resolutions, enacted by the Synod of Georgia last week in response to the proposition of the board of directors of Columbia Seminary adopted in At lanta:, locate the Seminary or to merge with Union Seminary, Richmond, the Sy nod granted the authority to relocate it, but withheld the authority to merge without first referring the matter back to the Synod. In re sponse to the board of directors ac tion taken in the city of Augusta on June 13, 1924, Atlanta Presbytery ac cepted the provisions and immediate ly began to take steps as to furnish ing the necessary means to comply with the board’s conditions. To this end a large committee was appointed by the Presbytery which presented the whole matter to the meeting of the Synod of Georgia at Valdosta last week, resulting in the adoption of the above resolutions. Dr. Lyons stated that this whole j matter had been most carefully hand- 7 Action of the board of trustees of; led* Within' Presbyterian circles and Columbia Seminary, June 13, 1924: ; had been approached in a most pray- “Because of its geographical posi- j erful manner; and that, while Atlanta tion in the controlling Synods and has powerful civic organizations church, its large and growing mem bership, its strategic location as to the controlling Synods and Gulf Sy nods as well, the city of Atlanta be, and now is chosen, as the future home of the Seminary, provided the Presby tery of Atlanta assume the burden of providing the Seminary a suitable site and buildings in keeping with its dig nity, and ample enough to care for its which would stand ready to assist in inducing the Seminary to come to At lanta, none of these organizations have been invited to take part in plan ning to this end. Dr. Lyons further stated that in all his Christian life, he had never seen a matter handled under such spiritual guidance as that at the Synod of Georgia, and that the brethren of that great Synod stood anticipated growth, with the right ready to do for the Seminary all that granted to use the proceeds arising should J>e done to make it a worthy from the sale of its present plant for i institution, continuing & noble life of this purpose if required, and provid-' service within its own territory in the ed further, that although the board Southeast now has the authority to locate the Seminary wherever in its judgement it may best serve the church, this ac tion shall not become binding until it is approved by the Synods at their nextmeeting.” Response of the Synod of Georgia: “Wheifeas, the Presbytery of At- After making these remarks, Dr. Lyons asked the brethren of the Sy nod to present any questions which might perplex them in reference to the removal and that he would be glad to give explanations and an swers. Quite a number of .questions were asked, which presented more! PRESBYTERIANS GATHER FOR HAPPY OCCASION AT COLLEGE Smyth Dormitory and LeRoy Springs Gymna sium Dedicated With Impressive Exercises. Distinguished Educators Receiv<H)fegrees. yesterday was * red letter day in they teach id a vital faith in God and this, the Mecca of South Carolina moral righteousness. Not only is it Presbyterians; for clans of the Faith the supreme opportunity of the were gathered here from far and near _$hurch colleges to mold and qhap^ to attend the dedication of the Smyth tmoral character in spiritual living; Hall and the Springs Gymnasium but also to emphasize that business buildings, the exercises of which were rests upon Christian character as the set for the afternoon. Promptly at 2 o'clock the proces sion was formed, lead by the Modera tor of the Synod of South\ Carolina, followed by the Trustees of the Pres byterian College, the guests of the College from other educational insti- foundation for its stability and true success. In congratulating the Presbyterians of South Carolina upon the wonderful success of this college, Dr. Sweets said, “Let me tell you' that, in the past, D. M. Douglas, when, speaking tutions, the Faculty of the College, of his hopes and .plans for this col- the Synod in a body, the Alumni, the j lege, was called ‘Dream Much’ Dou- students and a large concourse of glas. But today in the sight of this friends of the-College from all parts finely equipped college, -we must of the State. The procession was formed in front of Spencer Hall and marched to the Springs Gymnasium Change it to ’Do More’ Douglas.” Following *Dr. Sweets' address, the vast audience stood and received Dr. Received the Honorary Degree Ye the Presbyter sterday of Doctor of Literature by ian College. BIG FOOTBALL GAME TODAY COLORED PEOPLE TO BUILD CHURCH lantt hu agreed to be re.pon.ible for ' 1 '*' 1 * «>' condition, of the . ..ji— - —a a- 1 undertaking. at least $260,000 for buildings and to provide a site within the bounds of Atlanta Presbytery, “And, whereas, the joint conference of the executive committee of educa- Dr. Hill, in introducing his remarks, stated that he felt he had a right to speak to the Synod of South Caro lina on this question, first, because tion and Synod’s work committee has the church of which he is pastor has endorsed the proposed removal of the always had an open ear and a re- Seminary to Atlanta, and also a cam-. “Ponsive heart to the appeal of Co- paign within the Synod for not less lumbia Seminary; second, that he had been continuously a member of the than $600,000, “We recommend: “1. That a campaign for not less board of directors of the Seminary since 1908, and this continuous ser- than $500,000 be put on in the Synod;™* had given him a deep and abid- of Georgia for Columbia Seminary and that all subscriptions be contin gent on the following: “a. That at least $250,000 be raised ing love of the institution; and third, that his own Seminary had passed out of existence, and that he had been under the instruction of Dr. Webb, a as an alumus of Columbia Seminary. The Synod of Georgia and the Sy nod of South Carolina have always 1 kept a beautiful spilHt of co-opera tion as to the location of the Semi nary. It was first within the bounds by Atlanta Presbytery for buildings 1 graduate of Columbia Seminary, and and a suitable site be provided with-j that it was his desire to be adopted in the bounds of Atlanta Presbytery. “b. That the proceeds from the sale of the property now owned by the Seminary be applied on the endow ment fund of the Seminary. “c. That the campaign be made un der the direction of the Synod’s exe- ! of the Synod of Georgia and later in cutive committee of education, and ( South Carolina, but both Synods were that committee be authorized to call' vitally interested and were joint own- to their assistance the Assembly’s' ers, and are therefore ready to do Committee^ of Christian Education whatever is best for its future de- and Ministerial Relief. -velopment. Dr. Hill pleaded earnest- “d. That this campaign shall be ly for the continuation of ttye historic completed before the meeting of the attitude of South Carolina in thirf Syond of Georga in 1925. | tim e of crisis in the Seminary’s car- “e. That it shall be put on in.such , eer - This attitude has been one of a way and at such a time as not to I finest kind of loyalty to the in- interfere with the Progressive Pro-1 terests of the Seminary. The reason ^ ram j for calling for such action is that it “f. That the whole matter be con- ■ will best conserve and protect the fu- tingent upon the approval of the other. fure development of the institution^ controlling Synods of the removal of The Synod of Georgia has taken such the Seminary. “g. It is further stipulated that all subscriptions are to be conditioned on the full amount of $500,000 being sub scribed. “h. That the Synod send represen tatives in the interest of the Semi nary program to the Synods of South Carolina, Alabama, arfcl Florida.' a stand. Dr. Hill then beautifully spoke of the wonderfully fine spirit shown by the Presbyterians of Atlanta in this whole matter, and of the attitude they would take in the building and main taining of the Seminary. A committee from the chamber of commerce of the city of Columbia, In speaking of the matter, Dr. composed of Bishop Kirkland J. Fin- Lyons assured the Synod of South; lay. Mayor W. A. Coleman, and Mr. Carolina that the attitude of Atlanta' Henry Fair, was introduced to the has been one of reticence, and that; Synod. Bishop Finlay, on behalf of no initiative was taken By the Presby-1 the committee, presented resolutions terians of the city to try to induce the | adopted by the chamber of commerce board to locate the Seminary there; j cT'Columbia at a recent ipeeting that, while Atlanta and the Synod of which were as follows: Georgia realize they had not in the). “That we, the members of the past supported the Seminary either j chatnber of commerce of the city of with their students or with contribu- ’ Columbia and representatives of the tions, they now felt that the time had best interest of the city of Columbia come for them to redeem themselves 1 and alert to its welfare financially in this respect. He stated that when! and morally, learning that there is a the board asked the Synod of Geor-1 movement to remove the Presbyterian tfa to give it authority either to re-J (Continued on Page Pour) Davidson Wildkittens to Meet P. C. Freshmen in One of Season’s Most Exciting Gridiron Contests. This afternoon, when the Wildkit tens of Davidson meet the Blue Sox of P. C., it will mark the initial home game for the Presbyterians this year. The P. C. freshmen are being counted \ on for a victory in the vicinity of Clinton, not only because they have an unusually strong aggregation, but there are two more outstanding rea sons, viz: the Wildcats beat their el der brothers, the Blue Stockings; second, the Synod of South Carolina will be watching the game. The freshmen are by no means sat isfied with the varsity score with Davidson this year and are determin ed to even the games anyway. They also desire to make a good impres- son oil the Synod, which is now in conference here. The two hundred and fifty men who control the strings: j of the Presbyterian church of SolutV Carolina will have an opportunity tdj watch a team representing the Pres byterian church of North Carolina in action against that of South Carolina. Nothing mere need be .said along this line,to assure the public that the fur' is bound to fly when these two teams connect. Added to the zest of this j comes the sad reminder that in both : of the games that have been played with Davidson freshmen in the past, the latter have been victorious. With three of Thornwell High’s championship backfield artists on the first year team, and with YancyKing, an old Florence High lad holding down the fourth port-hole, the P. C. freshmen undoubtedly have one of the smoothest. working backfields in the state. In the line, riding with ease the berth on the left end, is another of Thornwell’s champs, Neil Stevens and at his extreme right, pivoting the other wing position, is Timmons of Clinton High. This pair of ends are not very large, but both are extreme ly versatile and cosmopolitan. On tackle, Coach McMillian will have Woodly and Witherspoon, the former a Clio High star, and the latter anoth er Clinton High star. The positions of guard have so far caused the freSh- men mentor no little worry. He has several strong applicants for this po T sition but none have so far qualified up to standard, however, it is thought ^hat he will use the same pair against Davidson that he did against Caro lina, namely, Brunson of Sumter j High, and Blake of Anderson High, j On the pivot, McKenzie, the versatile ’ little center from Honea Path, will be located. ^ Reports issuing from the Wildcat ; den all state that they have a strong team, and that they, too, expect a victory. The visitors will have a lit tle the heavier team, it is expected, because the, loeals after a series of figures had been carefully added and divided, could only figure an average of 151 pound* for the team. Of this, the backfield has the most weight, Presbyterian Band Purchases Lot and Plans to Erect Chapel in Near Future. The colored Presbyterians of Clin ton, headed by Sam Patterson, the well known barber, have purchased a site on Bell street from Mr. W. B. Owens for the purpose of erecting a chui-ch building in 'the near future. The lot cost $500 and has been paid for in full. It is the intention of the congrega tion to erect a small chapel as soon as funds can be raised. The church erection board has offered to assist in raising the necessary amount, the members of the congregation • are liberally subscribing, and a canvass will be made of the white people in the city, particularly Presbyterians, to aid in raising the $5,000 necessary. Already one friend in the city hasj started the list with a hundred dol lar subscription and it is hoped that others will fall in line and assist the colored people in their effort to se cure a house of worship. t Mr. W. J. Bailey, njell known bank er and manufacturer, has kindly con sented to act as treasurer of the fund and to assist the local congre gation in their effort. where the spacious auditorium was Douglas as he presented to the trus- filled with friends and interested spec- tees the keys to the two new build- tators. The impressive ceremonies were presided over by Dr. Alexander Mar tin, of Rock Hill, President of the board of trustees of the college. The exercises were opened with an impressive prayer by Dr. H. Tucker Graham, Moderator of the Synod of South Carolina. The speaker of the day wa* Rev. Henry H. Sweets, D.D., Secretary of the General Assembly’s Committee of Christian Education, Louisville, Ky. Dr. Sweets delivered an inspiring ad dress on Christian Education, which held the close attention of the large audience, who responded to many of his telling points with outbursts of applause. Dr. Sweets said this is a happy day for the Presbyterians of South Caro- dream in which the whole South re joiced, for the eyes of the General As sembly has been watching with pray erful interest the progress of this marvelously successful work. “I weigh my words,” said Dr. Sweets, “when I say I do not know of any col* lege that has made such progress in the last decade as the Presbyterian College of South Carolina.” Why do we give to this work ? Be ings. • No more interesting or impressive ceremony was ever witnessed in col lege than the presentation of the hon orary degress upon distinguished men and educators of the Carolines. This part of the program was carried out by Dr. Dudley Jones, who, in behalf of the board of trustees, with grace and charm, presented to each one so honored, the degras in the language of poetic and classic quotation. Those soy honored with the degree of Doctor of Literature were:' James William Thomson, from Winthrop; Patterson Wardlaw, of the University of South Carolina; Jliss Mary Wilson Gee, Converse College; William Har vey Hand, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Columbia, S. C.; Mrs. Lena Jones Springs, wife of Colonel Leroy Springs of Lancaster; Captain Ellison Adger Smyth; Miss Elizabeth Fronde Kennedy, formerly of Trinity College; Thornwell Jacobs, president of Oglethorpe University; Edwin B. Setzler, of Newberry College; David D. Wallace, Wofford College. The degree of Doctor of Law was conferred upon: David Bancroft John son, president of Winthrop; William Davis Melton, president of the Uni cause we believe in it? Because it versity of South Carolina; The Rt performs the two-fold work of the Reverend Kirkman G. Finlay, Bishop Church. The primary work of the of the Diocese of Upper South Caro- Church is evangelism, and Christian lina of the Protestant Episcopal t J Education is essential to the highest' church; Hon. John Hardin, Marion, evangelism. “Evangelism,” said Dr.! Associate Justice of the -Supreme- Sweets, “without education runs into fanaticism, while education without Court of South Carolina; John Irena- eus McCain, of Erskine College; Thos. The Synod’s Moderatorship A fine example of Presbyterian modesty was seen in the nominations for Moderator at the opening session of Synod. Evidently there was no semblance of “grooming of candi dates,” no slating of men in advance for this -honor, no seeking of office. Following the announcement of the retiring Moderator that nominations for Moderator were in order, there was a prolonged and rather noticeable si lence before the first nomination was made. Clearly the three nominees were not seeking the office, each ex pressing the desire to withdraw and requesting that the votes be given to the other two. And this is as it should be. ASSISTANT ADDED 0 IN CLERK S OFFICE Mrs. O. T. Lawing, of this city, has been elected assistant city clerk by city council and has already assumed her duties of the office. Miss Mary Chalmers is the city clerk, having re cently been elected to this position succeeding Miss Dorcas Mason, re^ signed. • ' their average being 154 pounds. The line will only carry an average bf 150 pounds even. Coach McMillian has built for this light team q system that meets every requirement for a team of its weight. In the process of con struction, speed has not been over looked- and should be considered in today’s game as one of , the most deciding factors of the fray. evangelism breeds a cold formalism which often tends to scepticism.” The contribution of the Presbyte rian Church to the development of Christian Education if one of the glories of our Church. “Bancroft, the great historian,” continued Dr. Sweets, “says that John Calvin, the founder of what is now modem sys tems of public education, ■ made pos sibly the greatest contribution to the uplift of mankind, for his education, though free, was Christian Educa- «on.” Dr. Sweets then developed the part the Presbyterian church played in the educational part of' our church. “Where,” he said, “ a Presbyterian church was planted in the new land of America, a school was established by its side.” Many of these schools did even college work, sending out into the new country men who be- Wylie Sloan, pastor of the First Pres byterian church, Greenville; Samuel Craig Byrd, president of Chicora Col lege; Mark Edgar Sentejle, dean, of Davidson College; Samuel Peter Ful ton, of Kobe, Japan; Enoch Walter Sikes, president of Coker College; John L. Douglas, of Davidson College. Dr. Alexander Martin, chairman of the board of trustees,’ in most solemn and impressive words, offered the buildings in dedicatory prayer unto God. The congregation then stood and sang most earnestly, “All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.” Dr. Martin then presented Presi dent Douglas, who expressed his deep appreciation for the many kind words and sympathetic praise; but he felt that all the praise should be given to the few men, who by their generous gifts, made these two hew buildings possible. He expressed his profound came the trustees of schools, teachers, 1 appreciation of Dr. Wm. P. Jacobs, college presidents, as our country de- J whose memorials are in striking evi- veloped our present civilization. Our! dence on every hand. He also spoks fathers realizing that in this land there must be separation of church and state, and that it was the function of the state to educate the youth of the land, gradually adopted the policy of turning over to the state the edu^- cation of the children. “In the pass ing of the years,” said Dr. Sweets, “the educational policy began to lay more stress on material learning than upon the building of Christian char acter, until now the supreme call is dicated, is modern^ and up-to-date In the building of strong character in : all its appointments, and the Leroy every walk of life.” “The found*- j Springs Gymnasium is one of the of Dr.. Schaufler, of New York City, Mrs. Kennedy," and Mrs. McCormick, and Mr. C.E. Graham, who were benefactors of thfe college^and a great source of encouragement in all the days of his administration of the col lege. Among other ones, he mention- etkfor their gracious and kindly help, were Captain Smyth, Colonel Leroy Springs, and Mr. Allan Graham. The Smyth building which was de- t* tion of moral life,” continued Dr finest equipped in the state, for Col- Sweets, “isjabased upon a true con- onel Springs insisted that nothing be ception of our relation to God.” Mos- left out to make it complete, es states in Deuteronomy, the 6th | After, standing and singing the chapter,- “Hear, O Israel, the Lord is hymn, “America,” the benediction One, thou shalt fear and love .the was pronounced by Bishop Kirkman Lord.” J G. Finlay. Our great work in our church schools is to send out a stream of young men and men strong in a character built upon a positive faith, who shall, by their personality influ ence by their lives the young whom Mrs, J. B. iormsend, of Anderson," spent last Thursday in the city with Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Jacobs, Sr. Mr. T. D. Jacobs returned Monday from a business trip to Atlanta.