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VOL. XLII. NO. 129 NEWBERRY. S. C., TUESDAY NOVEMBER 14, 1905. TWICE A WEEK, $150 Y AR THE SOUTH CAROLINA SYNOD A Pleasant and Profitable Meeting of the Lutherans at Old St. Paul's. By J. B. O'Neall Holloway. The eighty-first annual convention of the Evangelical Lutheran synod of South Carolina commenced its ses sion in St. Paul's church, this cmunty, on Wednesday, 8th of November, 1905. There was quite a full -atendance of both clerical and lay members. The reports from the various congrega tions and fields, the different opera tions and institutions of the synod were found full and satisfactory. The report of the p'resident, Rev. M. 0. J. Kreps, was read and referred tW the proper committee. Many matters of great importance and interest were noted in his report. The kindness and graciousness of a kind Providence during the past year was a matter of devout gratitude-Not one pastor had passed away by death during the year just passed. The work of the church has been prosperous, peace and good will prevail t1hrughout the synod. Resignations. February 28, 19o5, Rev. S. C. Bal lentine resigned the Bethel pastorate to accept work in Virginia. April 4, 1905, Rev. J. K. Efird re signed the Little Mountain pastorate. Early in November, 1904, Rev. R. E. Livingston resigned as 'pastor of the Newberry charge served by him an.i returned -to the wonk at Sandy P-n charge. February 4, 19r, Rev. W. A. Lutz tendered his resignation as pastor of Grace and Mt. ITabor churches. July 9, 1905, Rev. M. 0. J. Kreps re signed this work of Holy Trinity Aicd of Aqgasta, Georgia, saiu res ignation to take effect October r, 1905, to accept work in Grace and Mt. Ta bor:churches. Jdy 12, 19o5, Rev. P. H. E. Derrick resigned the St. Philip's pastorate to accept work in West Virginia. September ig, 1905, Rev. J. L. Buck resigned the St. Mlark's charge, said resignation to take effect December i, 1oo5. Pastors Dismissed. The following pastors have been dismissed to the several synods indi cated: Rev. S. P. Boland to synod of North Carolina. Rev. S. C. Ballentine to Sout-h West Virginia synod. }Rev. 3. K. Efird to Tennessee syn cad; Rev. Geo. S. Bearden to Synod of North Carolirna; Rev. W. A. Lutz to Tennessee synod and Rev. P. H. E. Derrick to Soufth West Virginia syn od. Calls Accepted. Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, D. D., to St. Andrew's, Charleston; Rev. R. E. Liv ingston as pasar 'of Sandy Run Thurch in Lexington county. Rev. M. 0. 3. Kreps accepted the call to the Grace pastorate. Rev. 0O R. Shearouse to Little Mountain zharge. Rev. V. C. Ridenhour to St. Michaerl's pastorate. Rev. J. B. Haig ler to Bethel pastorate. Rev. J. C. 'V essinger to St. Philip's pastorate. Pastors Received. Rev. J. W. Nease <was received from 'ie Georgia synod; Rev. 0. B. ,3*iearouse from North Carolina; Rev. J. B. Haigler from Synod of Nova Scotia; Rev. J. C. W,essinger from the T-nnessee synod. ' Installations. Rev. T. B. Epting was installed as pastor of St. James, Sumter; Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, D. D., was installed as vastor of S-t. Andrew's, Charleston. Supplies. Rev. A. 3. Bowers, D. D., served the Mayer Memorial church of Newberry; Rev. E. L. Lybrand ,to Orange Chap el; Rev. M. 0. 3. Kre.ps, Graniteville Mission to October i, 19o5; Rev. D. B. Groseclose supplied St. Peter's enregation; Rev. W. K. Sligh sup plied the Newberry charge; Rev. C. P. Boozer has supplied St. Luke's and St. Mar'k's. Cornerstone Laid and Dedications. On August 12, 1905, the corner stone of the new Union church by The pastor, Rev. J. D. Shealy. St. Luke's, Columbia, was dedicated October 15, 1905 by the pastor, Rev. C. P. Boozer, assisted by Revs. Green and Freed and the sermon was oreached by Rev. W. L. Seabrook. The Orange Chapel church has been removed to the town of Spring field, S. C., and was dedicated by tfhe pastor, Rev. E. L. Lybrand, The ser mon being preached by Rev. W. H. Greever. Newberry College. The very prosperous condition of this institution-the ipride of the South Carolinta syn-od, under the eAcient management of its young -and able president, Rev. Jas. A. B. Scherer, D. D., fills our -hearts with joy. It gives me grea7t pleasure to note that at thie recent opening 201 students sreport ed for duty. The college will cele brate its semi-centennial during the commencement exercises next June, Newberry college should have the sympathy and the hearty support of every Lutherian in the bounds of ynod. Theological Seminary. The -recent opening of this "school of the prophets" was -noted with pleas ure. Regret was feqt when Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, D. D., resigned but all rejoice th.at 'his vacancy is ably sup plied by Rev. L. G. M. Miller, D. D., who has entered upon 'his labors with vigor and ent'husiasm. Orphan Home. 'Ile needs of this institution, ever iear to the hearts-of our people, were affectionately 4laid before the synod. - Lhech Vi*or. It is a matter for the deepest grat itude that we Iiave- such an efficient hurch organ. Every pastor should consider it a most pleasant duty to ooperate with the editors and pub [ishers of this valuable Christian help er in placing it in every Lutheran .ome in the synod. Recommendations. Ist. )That a committee on Ne'wber ry college be added to .t.he list of 'spe :ial 'comemitf"ees. 2nd. T'hat 'the president of 'the syn >d be made exofficio a member of the Executive Committee of Missions. 3rd. That the treasurer of synod be :nade exofficio a member of all comn mittees on appointment. 4t'h. Tha't thie synodical apportion 'ent be raised ,wherever practicable as much as 25 per cent above the last year's. 5t'h. T'hat t'he interest-bearing debt >f the synod, or such part 'hereof as nay be advisable, 'be carried at a less rate of interest .than at present. Officers For the Next Year. An election for officers for the en suing year resulted as follows: President-Rev. M. 0. J. Kreps. Vice President-Rev. W. L. 'Sea brook. Secretary--Rev. Jas. D. Kinard. Fraternal -Delegates To Other Synods To mTennessee synod-Rev. J. D. Kinard, principal and Rev. J. P. Mil ler, alternate. To Geo.rgia synod-Rev. J. Austin, principal and Rev. 0. B., Shearouse, altern'ate. To the North 'Carolina synod-Rev. W. L. Seabrook, principal and Rev. A. J. Bowers, D. D., alternate. Speakers for Next Synod. On Education-Rev. S. P. Koon. Missions-Rev. J. D. Kinard. On Ordination-Rev. M. G. G. Scherer, D. D. Report on State of Religion. Increased activity in Christian work and attendance on services with faith ful devotion, a larger benevolence, particularly in the important matter of meeting the synodical apportion ment an-d the other general needs of thi church, were noted and pleasingly churches are in a healthy condition, catechization is receiving increasing a:tention, and the finances were re ported in a.healt-hy condition. Church property is generally in a condition of neatness and good order *hat re flect great credit on our people. A special cause for .cingratulation in the matter of education is the support to Newberry college. St. Paul's in which the synod was Ihleld was com mended as an example to other churches in the synod. Supporc to the Lutheran church Visitor was com mended to the synod and the spirit of in;dustrious sacrifice that prompts its devoted editors was noted. Report of Board of Trustees of New berry College. Rev. J. A. Sligh, president Board of Trustees made an enthusiastic report. With enthusiasm he contiasted the condiifon of Newberry college forty years ago and what it is :today-in buildings, in number of students, in crease of faculty and in the loyalty of friends and in many other ways. The report notes the es.tablishment of a department of Technology, recently installed at a cost of $1,302, and the securemenc of the services of an effi cient instructor in that department. A scholarship has been established in honor tof Rev. W. A. Houck, also a medal established, known as the Geo. W. Holland Philosophy medal, by C. J. Ramage, Esq., and Congressman A. F. Lever. A gymn-asium is under a fair prospect for erection. The re ports from the president of Newberry college were full and entirely satis factory. On Theolpgical. Seminary. Te report submited by Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., Dean of the Faculty. was highly satisfac-dory, the only drawba&to afull. reaizadm. -of- the prayers of *e chir being the: scarc ity of the siudents, there bein,g two in the senior class, three in the middle and three in 'the junior. The twotc is prospering regulaly.* Rev. Dr. 'Mil ler has assumed his duties and is add ing The strength of his forceful Chris tian character to the efficiency of the seminary. Two of the Lutheran pas tors of Charleston, Rev. J. W. Ho rine and Rev. W. A. C. Mueller are ably assisting the regu.lar pniofessors in the work of teaching. Delegates To United Synod. Clerical-Principals-M. 0. 3. Kreps, W. L. Seabrook, S. T. Hall man, M. G. G. Scherer, J. D. Kinard, J. A. B. Scherer,, WV. H. Greever, J. A. Sligh, C. A. Freed. Alternates A. J. Bowers, C. P. Boozer, Z. W. Bedenbaugh, C. E. Weltner, 0. B. Shearouse, S. P. Miller, P. D. Risin :'r, W. K. Sligh, P. E. Monroe, S. P. Koon. Lay-Principals-J. D. Cappelman, G .Cromer, J. t. Segers, A. H. w!n, . H. Folk. John F. Ficken, W. P. Houseal. J. W. Boozer. A. G. Wise, E. 0. H.en.tz. Alternates-J. WA. Jenny, R. F. Bryant, E. J. Etheredge, G. F. Long, R. T. C. Hunter, E. H. Jan-z. Kenneth Baker, S. S. Lindler, W. H. Hare, N. L. Bl.ack. Thanks to (Newberry Herald and News The following resolution was unani mously adopted: That the thanks of this synod are due and are hereby tendered to The Newberry Herald and News for the excellent ar'cicles recently published on the history of tve synod and of St. Pau.l's church in which 'we are no>w assembled. Many favorable comnmen'ts were 'heard - on all sides for the thoug'htfulness of The Herald and News in this matter. Executive Committee. The following were elected as an Executive committee of Home Mis sions: Revs. W. L. Seabrook, Z. W. Be denbauigh, W. K. Slig i, W. H. Greever and Messrs. G. B. Cromer, W. P. Houseal and A. G. Wise. Next Meeting. St. Matthews, Augusta, was selected as thc next 'place of .meeting of synod. Wednesday before thve second Sun ay in November, 1906. Treasurers. Mr. A. H. Kohn was elected tre-as urer of synod; Rev. C. P. Boozer treasurer Bachman Endowment fund. Mr. Otto Tiedman, Jr., treasurer of Seminary fund. Thanks For Hospitality. The following motion was 'heartily and unanimous-ly adopted: The thanks of this synod be extended to the pastor of St. Paul's church, to its members and friends, and also to ithose of Bethleh.em church, for the bountiful hospitality which synod has enjoyed during its -ses-sibns, and thar suitable exp-ression of these thanks be made by .the president at the .closing service tomorrow. Bc:rfvl T'-ute. One of thc pretties: and most ap prop-riate sern'*Ics : held on Sa urday just before tC adjournment for dinner. Rev. A. J. Bowers. D. D.. in behalf of .the members of St. Pail' church presented their past.or, Rev. J. A. Sligli with a nice new purse we'll fill ed with "coin of the rea-lm." Dr. Bow ers took Pastor Siligh and The greater part of syr.od by complete surprise, when he arose at the proper moment and in language couched in. 1eautiful English .announced the gift from the congregation to the pastor. Dr. Bowers said he felt himself honored that he shobuld be chosen .as the me dium of communication between the people and their well beloved and faithful pastor in conveying this sim ple gift as an expression of .their love and devotion to their pastor. Prof. Bowers saiO that it were well that this and similar expressions of appreciation for the faithfulness of workers, ihould be 'given in .the life time of the workman and he com "mendec e spfrit of tre St. PAiui 4 congregation in -shbwing their affec tion for their pastor w-mhile yet among them, -thatr it were better not to wait to scatter- flowers on one's grave but 1 such ma-Acs of love and appreciation 1 -and confidence should be shown to the living. Rev. Sligh was visibly overcome < when he attempted to respond to this i beautiful tribute, :he could say -dhat ' he was moved to The depths of 'his: heart .at this exhibition of .their good will 'and confiden'ce towards him and 1 he declared that :this 'act iof dhieirs: would nerve 'him to more cons'anti endeavors to continue to merit their love and confidence. News Notes. Miss Miartha Johnmstone, of the class of '05 of 'Newberry college 'op ened school at the fambous old St. Paul's school 'house 'on Monday morn ig. November 13. Rev. A. 3. Stirewar.lt, missionary- 1 elect to Japan, who will sail in a few weeks for hi field of labors, was pres-1 ent .at the convention and presented a strong plea for the .missionary cause. TPhe -familiar face and vo.ice of Dr. R. C. Iolland, presi-dent of the Board of Mission's of the United Synod, was1 a pleasure to his h'osts of friends in sSnod. Rev. 3. H. Wilson, D. D., of Salis bury. N. C.. with his usual gen-i-al smile' and wit, was listened to wvit'h profit and pleasure in the interests of tihe orphans' home. Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., Dean of the iTheological 'seminary at Mt. 1 Pleasan.t visited the synod in the in terests 'of the seminary and was hap pily greeted by his 'many -friends. The pastor loci, Rev. 3. A. Sligh, ilas given the longest continuous ser vice 'to the work of the South CQro lina synod of any other member of the ody, and but a few can be found in any synod 'who 'have given a long er service to any one congregation. There has been no interruption in 'his pastors'hip since 1865 'wihen he first 1 oined the synod. 'Cupid takes a day off when tih.e fem inine matchma'ker gets busy. "Strict obedience to a husband is a wif'snomblet virtue." MISSING BOOKS NEEDED. Reward Offered by Union Cotton Mill Directors-Mr. Duncan Request ted to Move Other Offices. rhe State. Union, November ii.-The direct >rs of the recently reorganized Union ind Buffalo cotton anills held a long, mportant and evidently rather warm 3ession here today, tlhose present be ng Wim. Winchester bf Baltimore, H. C. Fleitmann of New York, T. H. Rennie 'of Graniteville, Edwin W. Rolbertson of Columbia, Emslie Nich yls-on and T. C. Dun-can of Union. Campfhbell Courtenay, president of Chesswell mills and son of W. A. Courtenay of Newry, was elected a lirector and member of the executive :ommittee 'to succeed John A. Law, resigned. A siamewfhtat sensational action ta-k !n by the -directors was the offering a ;2,5oo reward for the return of sev !ral important books belonging to the Union cotton mills with evidence to :onvict the person making away with :hem. These bo6ks, it is understood, ire a 6oo page ledger and a 400 page journal, canvas bound, leather back ind -corners, whi.dh have been miss ng since October 18t. after the ex )ert accountants had made a partial xamination of .them. Qne thousand lollars -was~ offered for their return anmutilated io President Robertson ind $500 simply for information lead ng to their recovery. It was decided .that the salary which 1as been paid Director Duncan since the reorganization'should be stopped ind he was requested to remove wih n the next ten days the office of the Union Manufacturing and Power :tpang andt$fe: Unioii an~ Gem Springs Railroad company from the Union ,mills office building. It was 2nuounced at the close of te directors' meeting that all the fu :ure conktracts 1br cotton had been :losed out, a fact .that had hfidtherto een kept quiet. These contracts call d for 38,ooo hales, bought by Farm-' r President Duncan in July for the inion cot:on mill, or more than seven rears' supply, the approximate aver ige price being 11 1-2, and 13,000 >ales, also bought by Mr. Duncan for Buffalo mills, stone of that now comn ng in being at about 11.81. The de :ision to close out these contracts was nade at an executive committee meet ng, October 13th, as the members ould shave absolutely notihing to do ,vi-th it on a speculative basis, -and they~ were closed out on October 17th, the rice for futures from December to Iay on that date ranging from 9.6o :o .96, which shows that the mills mffered an additional very 'heavy loss, :houg~h thie exact figures are not cnown, as the reports are not all in. A Happy Preacher. A happy preac'her? Yes, happy is he word, and I am especially so just 1w. The occasion of my joy is that [anf the recipient of the most gener us pounding I have ever received, es >ecially since I have been in Newber -y and tK'uat is saying a good deal. 3roceries 'and cash are always appre :iated 'at full value in the average >reacher's -home; but in this instance there is somerhing more precious than ~oods or gold. "We, your frien-ds, as-k that you ae :ept this gift as a feeble expressi.on >f 'the warm affection we cherish for rou." This is t-he substance of a note ~romi more than forty people. For our years they and others like them, ave stiood by me, giving me their ywpahy, presence and cooperation. ['o them, each and all, I desire to'ex ress my grateful appreciation of :heir kind words, 'helpful deeds and nost of all for t-heir loyal loving earts, N. N. Burton. .Ins 'of girls think they 'have great ragedies in their lives when i-t is only Em ea+ing enn many swets.