Minutes
Cumberland Presbyterian Church. General Assembly. Meeting
i»;^o53 UBiSiif L""'*3Y'f """f'c tf^'.^r ''-''..yiuy '^^•::.-'::" < D a: CQ ul u. I u oc X u z S a: UJ H >- QQ C/5 Ui CC a. Q Z < a: Ui CQ :d u UJ X H :^IH OF mif^r^ A MINUTES ^^^^m^ of the GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SEVENTY- NINTH MEETING BENTON VILLE, ARK., MAY 20-26, 1909 OFFICERS AND AGENCIES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY. 1 — Moderator. RBV. J. T. BARBEE, Dawson Springs, Kentuckey. II— Stated Clerk. REV. J. L. GOODKNIG-HT, D. D., LL. D.. Lincoln, IllinolB. Ill — Treasurer. REV. J. L. GOODKNIGHT, D. D., LrL. D., Lincoln, Illinois. IV — Board of Education. ADLBN FOU'ST, President, MoKenzie, Tennessee. REV. P. F. JOHNSON, Secretary, McKenzie, Tennessee. J. WILLIAM SMITH, Recording Secretary, McKenzie, Tennessee. W. E. DUNAWAY, Jackson, Tennessee. J. N. PARKER, Dyersburg, Tennessee. W. B. YOUNG, Clarksville, Tenn. FRANK SLBMONS, Nashville, Tennessee. RBV. J. L. HUDGINS, Union City, Tennessee. REV. C. A. DAVIS, Brunswick, R. R. 1, Tennessee. V — Board of Ministerial Relief. DR. W. G. RALSTON, President, Evansville, Indiana. JUDGE WM. REISTER, Vice-Pres., E^vansville, Indiana. RBV. J. H. MILHOLLAND, Recording Secretary, Charleston, Illinois. RBV. J. M. WYCKOFF, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer, Sullivan, Illinois. RETV. A. C. BIDDLE, Madisonvllle, Kentucky. RBV. E. M. JOHNSON, Mattoon, Illinois. , « REV. J. L. GOODKNIGHT, D. D., LL. D., Lincoln, Illinois. RBV. G. W. MAY, Owensvllle, Indiana. RBV. J. A. HILL. Gorevllle, Illinois. VI — Board of Missions and Church Erection. F. H. PRBNDERGAST, President, Marshall, Texas. RETV. W. M. ROBISON, Secretary, Marshall, Texas. F. Y. HALL, Treasurer, Marshall, Texas. RBV. F. A. BROWN, Blberta, Oklahoma. WM. CLARK, Jefferson, Texas. 4 MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY VII — Board of Publication. J. H. ZARiBOOR, President, Nashville, Tennessee. R. L. BASKETTE, Secretary and Treasurer, Nashville, Tennessee. F. M. SEAGLE, Chattanooga, Tennessee. REV. A. N. ESHMAN, Nashville, Tennessee. J. H. FUSSELL, Columbia, Tennessee. REV. J. H. ZWINGLE, Nashville, Tennessee. W. L. DANLEY, Nashville, Tennessee. S. A. CUNNINGHAM, Nashville, Tennessee. W. E. DUNAWAY, Jackson, Tennessee. VIII — Advisory Board. REV. A. N. ESHMAN, President, Nashville, Tenn. J. H. FUSSELL, Columbia, Tennessee. J. B. TALLEY, Scottsboro, Alabama. W. B. YOUNG, Clarksville, Tennessee. W. E. DUNN, Jackson, Tennessee. J. H. ZARBOOR, Nashville, Tennessee. IX — Legal Board. JUDGE JOE H. FUSSELL, President, Columbia, Tenn. J. J. McCLELLAN, Treasurer, West Point, Mississippi. C. W. ALLEIN, Paris, Texas. WILLIAM REISTER, Evansville, Indiana. W. L. WELCKER, Knoxville, Tennessee. CORNELIUS HARDY, Tishomingo, Oklahoma. F. H. PRENDERGAST, Marshall, Texas. J. B. TALLEY, Scottsboro, Alabama. W. W. HARALSON, Fort Payne, Alabama. HON. J. H. ZAREZ, Or, Nashville, Tennessee. J. N. PARIKER, Dyersburg, Tennessee. JAMES ARMITAGE, Greenville, Tennessee. JAMES ARMITAGE, Greenville, Tennessee. A. P. HAGGARD, Dayton, Tennessee. W. B. YOUNG, Clarksville, Tennessee. Board of Legal Finance. R. L. BASKETT, Chr. and Treas., Nashville, Tennessee. J. H. ZAREOOR, Nashville, Tennessee. J. N. PARKER, Dyersburg, Tennessee. REV. A. N. ESHMAN, Nashville, Tennessee. REV. J. L. HUDGINS, Union City, Tennessee. OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Board of Sunday School and Young People's Work. REV. T. ASHBURN, President, Knoxville, Tennessee. ville, Tennessee. T. W. KELLER, Secretary and Treasurer, Knoxville, Tennessee. REV. J. T. BARBEE, Dawson Springs, Kentucky. D. M. REIBER, Decatur, Illinois. WM. REIBER, Evansville, Indiana. J. M. GALLAFTER, Knoxville, Tennessee. Board of Trustees of the General Assembly. DR. T. W. STONE, President, Bowling Green, Kentucky. E. W. BECK, Vice-President, Bowling Green, Kentucky. H. H. DENHART, Secretary, Bowling Green, Kentucky. C. W. STONE, Treasurer, Bowling Green, Kentucky. C. W. STONE, Treasurer, Bowling Green, Kentucky. J. W. GOODRUM, Bowling Green, Kentucky. DR. J. F. HENDRICKS, Bowling Green, Kentucky. W. J. DEHART, Bowling Green, Kentucky. JUDGE CHAS. DRAKE, Bowling Green, Kentucky. M. R. GRAHAM, Bowling Green, Kentucky. THOS. P. LEWIS, Bowling Green, Kentucky. JOE D. SMITH, Bowling Green, Kentucky. JOE D. SMITH, Bowling Green, Kentucky. Executive Board of the Above Board. H. H. Denhart, Secretary; C. W. Stone, Treasurer; J. F. Hendricks, L. J. Miller, T. F. Lewis. XIII — Committee on Temperance. REV. J. B. ESHMAN, Chairman, Jackson, Tennessee. REV. J. W. HARGETT, Jonesboro, Arkansas. REV. M. L. BULLARD, Stratford, Oklahoma. REV. W. H. WHITE, Brownwood, Texas. EDDERS. D. M. FERRYMAN, Byron, Arkansas. T. P. MODRALL, Pomona, Missouri. M. D. OLIVER San Saba, Texas. XIV — The Assembly's Commission. REV. J. H. MILHOLLAND, Moderator, Charleston, Illinois. REV. E. M. JOHNSON, Secretary, Mattoon, Illinois. REV. W. E. DAVIS, Omaha, Illinois. REV. J. A. HILL, Goreville, Illinois. REV. J. A. HILL, Goreville, Illinois. REV. J. N. SHELTON, Springfield, Illinois. REV. J. N. SHELTON, Springfield, Illinois. REV. J. N. SHELTON, Springfield, Illinois. REV. A. C.  XVI — Special Standing Committees for the Centennial Year. These Committees to secure special prepared papers on the following subjects: History of Missions in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. History of Education in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. History of Publication in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. History of Publication in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. History of S. S. & Y. P. W. in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. History of S. S. & Y. P. W. in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Preparation of a Memorial Service in honor of Ewing, King and McAdoo. (1) Missions: A. C. Biddle, J. L. Price, M. M. Smith. (2) Education: P. F. Johnson, J. L. Hudgins, N. J. Parker. (3) Publication: R. L. Baskette, A. N. Eshman, W. E. Dunaway. (4) Ministerial Relief: J. M. Wyckoff, J. B. Hadlock, William Reister. (5) S. S. & Y. P. W.: T. Ashburn, F. H. Seagel, O. A. Barbae. (6) Memorial Service in honor of Ewing, King and McAdoo: J. W. Duvall, Hardy Copeland, S. C. Lockett. VIII— Spiritual State, of Church. J. L. HUDGINS, T. C. NEWMAN and W. M. FREEZE. OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH XVIII— Program Committee for 1910. J. T. BARBEE, J. L. GOOMING, T. ASEBURN, J. H. PUSSELL, J. D. LEWIS and the Pastor Host. XIX — Arrangement Committee for Entertainment — 1910. R. L. BASKETT, W. L. DANLBY, and J. H. ZAREIOOR. CALENDAR FOR CONTRIBUTIONS As Ordered by General Assembly, with directions as to whom the Offers should be sent. PUBLICATION. May and June, remit to R. L. Baskette, Nashville, Tennessee. MISSIONS AND CHURCH EXTENSION. July, August, September to Rev. W. M. Robison, Marshal, Tex. SYNODICAL CHURCH EXTENSION. August, remit to Synodical Treasurers. SUNDAY SCHOOL AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S WORK. October, remit to T. W. Keller, Secretary and Treasurer. Knoxville, Tennessee. MINISTERIAL RELIEF. November and December, remit to Rev. J. M. Wyckoff, Secretary anl Treasurer, Sullivan, Illinois. LEGAL BOARD. January and February, remit to R. L. Baskette, Nashville, Tenn. EDUCATION. March and April, remit to Rev. P. F. Johnson, Secretary, McKenzie, Tennessee iMINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY MINUTES OF THE SEVENTY-NINTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, HELD AT BENTONVILLE, ARKANSAS, MAY 20-26, 1909. First Day, Thursday, Forenoon Session. May 20, 1909, 11:00 a. m. The Seventy-ninth General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church convened pursuant to adjournment, in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Bentonville, Arkansas, on the Third Thursday in May (20th) at 11 :30 o'clock a. m., A. D. 1909. OPENING EXERCISES. The Assembly joined with the choir in singing Hymn 212, "Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty," after which Rev. J. L. Hudgins, of Obion Presbytery, Synod of West Tennessee, read as a scripture lesson the Twenty-third Psalm, and led the Assembly in prayer. Judge F. H. Prendergast, the retiring Moderator, deliv- ered the opening address of the Assembly, on the subject: "The Power of Knowledge." Theme : "Christian Education." CONSTITUTING PRAYER. The Constituting Prayer was offered by Rev. W. M. Mur- ray, Presbytery of Lincoln, Synod of Illinois. RECESS. On motion, the Assembly took recesg until 2:30 p. m. Prayer bv Elder Robert S. Hudson. First Day, Thursday, Afternoon Session. May 20, 1909, 2:30 p. m. 2 :30 p. m. recess being out, the Assembly was called to order by the Moderator. OF THE CHMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 9 ROLL CALL. The Stated Clerk called the roll by Presbyteries, and the follovvin,^ Commissioners were present : Figures indicate days present. Ministers. Presbytery. Elders. L. M. Small Amarillo John Hudson Austin A. Roach J. W. West Bartholomew J. L. Lowman J. D. Lewis Birmingham J. N. Wyatt J. P. Campbell Brownwood J. A. McClatchey D. A. Hipps Burrow A. W. Hopper W. H. Watson Chattanooga F. A. Seagle F. A. Brown Chickasaw J. S. Lish Choctaw-Cherokee. Frank Scruggs Henry J. Bond Choctaw-Cherokee. Cephus W. Scott A. H. Sykes Clarksville A. D. English Pleasant W. Bishop Colesburg J. P. McDonald Cookeville J. M. Copeland W. T. Lackey Corsicana Ed. Rodgers Corsicana R. H. Hampton 4-6 J. M. Cook Cumberland Leander McInteer G. B. Russell Dallas-Bonham F. E. Allen, 5-6 Dallas-Bonham C. W. McKinney, 1-4 J. M. Wyckoff Decatur D. M. Reiber, 3-6 J. P. Mason Denton W. W. Baxter W. W. Erwin Elk H. J. Looney W. A. Cowgur Ewing H. D. Riegel R. W. Reynolds Fort Smith J. Elsworth McKee Charles Waggaman Foster F. E. Bennett G. P. Humphries Greenville A. A. Collins Greer G. A. Fink A. L. Williams Gregory H. T. Magers A. I. Owen Hopewell C. H. Perry T. A. Hill Illinois J. L. Stocking Indiana William Reister W. L. Collins Iowa T. Ashburn 1-5 Knoxville W. L. Welcker Geo. C. Boatman 5-6 Knoxville Hardy Copeland Lebanon J. P. Garrison N. G. Cundiff Leitchfield M. C. Bratcher G. W. Petty Lexington J. M. Weidemeyer W. M. Murray Lincoln 10 MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY J. M. Russell Little Rock C. A. Williams, 3-6 M. M. Smith Logan Dr. J. F. Hendricks J. W. Means Los Angeles Wm. McDougall Louisiana R. Y. Bell J. W. Duvall McGee J. C. Watkins Wm. M. Neeley McGready B. H. Carter S. T. Byars McMinnville A. B. Moffitt J. B. Eshman Madison A. B. Hammill W. M. Robison Marshall F. H. Prendergast J. M. Hughes Mayfield J. S. Byrn A. S. Johnson Memphis J. H. Patrick N. R. French Mississippi C. B. Haddon G. B. Harbinson Morgan J. E. Baggarly Mound Prairie J. W. Gaither E. M. Johnson Mt. Vernon J. P. Orr E. A. Milligan Morrillton H. S. Taylor 1-4 Morrillton F. B. White 4-6 New Hope W. W. McLeod L. F. Clemens New Lebanon J. R. Cordry J. H. Thomas Obion L. T. Holland J. L. Hudgins Obion J. N. Parker R. S. McCord Oklahoma W. T. Wilcox J. T. Barbee Owenstoro F. M. Winkler W. E. T. J. Rasco Springville R. W. Cowden L. B. McCaslin Sweetwater John Garrett M. C. Milligan, Sr Talladega Robt. S. Hudson J. G. Braly Texas J. E. McKee W. L. Williams Tulare W. M. Freeze Vandalia R. J. Wilson Wabash R. S. Parr A. J. Mann, Waco W. C. Cox J. S. Wayman West Iowa OF THE CUMBERLAND PRIMARY DISTRICT J. A. Bozarth West Prairie J. R. Richardson N. C. Pyles Weatherford G. W. Thompson White River D. P. Morrow B. C. Lee Yazoo Ministers 77, Elders 68, Total 142, Attending 147. ALPHABETICAL LIST MINISTERIAL DELEGATES. Figures indicate days a delegate was a member of the Assembly. Name. Post  Ark. Baldridge, S. H. Petty, Tex., 1-5 Barbee, J. T. Dawson Springs, Ky. Bishop, P. W. Gilbert Sta., la. Boatman, Geo. C. Lenoir, Tenn., R. R., 5-6 Bond, Henry J. Atoka, Okla. Bozarth, J. A. Campbell, Mo. Braly, J. G. Troupe, Tex. Brown, F. A. Duncan, Okla. Byars, S. T. McMinnville, Tenn. Campbell, J. P. San Angelo, Tex. Clemens, L. F. Marshall, Mo. Collins, A. A. Chickasha, Okla. Collins, W. L. Pleasant Grove, la. Cook, J. M. Knoblick, Ky. Colson, A. M. Luka, Ark. Copeland, Hardy Nashville, Tenn. Cowgill, W. A. Rileyville, Ill. Cundiff, N. G. Solway, Ky. Duvall, J. B. Tullahoma, Tenn. Erwin, W. W. Boonsville, Tenn. Eshman, J. B. Jackson, Tenn. Freeze, W. Greenville, Ill. French, N. R. Conehatta, Miss. Hampton, T. J. Chickalah, Ark. Harbinson, G. B. Frankman, Ind. Hendricks, J. H. Clarksville, Tex. Hipps, D. A. Paragould, Ark. Hudgins, J. L. Union City, Tenn. Hudson, John." Round Rock, Tex. 12 MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Hughes, J. M. Mayfield, Ky. Humphries, G. P. Commerce, Tex. Johnson, A. S. Trenton, Tenn. Johnson, E. M. Mattoon, Ill. Lackey, W. J. Corsicana, Tex. Lee, E. C. Pickens, Miss. Lewis, J. D. Birmingham, Ala. Lish, J. S. McCurtain, Okla. Logan, B. F. Springfield, Mo. Mann, A. J. McGregor, Tex. Mason, J. P. Pilot Point, Tex. McCaslin, L. B. Sweetwater, Tex. McCord, R. IS. Cherokee, Okla. McDonald, J. P. Chestnut Mound, Tenn. McDougall, Wm. Simshoro, La. Means, J. W. Los Angeles, Calif. Milligan, E. A. Appleton, Ark. Milligan, M. G., Sr. Heflin, Ala. Murray, S. H. Agency, Mo. Murray, W. M. Lincoln, Ill. Nicholson, H. G. (Advisory) Colorado Springs, Colo. Neeley, W. M. Florence, Ala. Owen, A.I. McKenzie, Tenn. Petty, G. W. Odessa, Mo. Price, J. L. Providence, Ky. Pyles, N. C. Mansfield, Tex. Reynolds, R. W. Bentonville, Ark. Robison, W. M. Marshall, Tenn. Rasco, T.J. Odenville, Ala. Russell, G. B. Fort Worth, Tex. Russell, J. M. Searcy, Ark. Shaw, W. E. Lockwell, Mo. Small, L. M. Wellington, Tex. Smith, M. M. Bowling Green, Ky. Stocking, J. L. Evansville, Ind. Sykes, A. H. Slayden, Tenn. Thomas J. H. Newbern, Tenn. Thompson, G. W. Sandtown, Ark. Rickett, CM. Waldron, Ark. Waggaman, Charles Humrick, Ill. Watson, W. H. Victoria, Tenn. Wayman, J. S. Albany, Mo. West, J. W. Lamont, Ark. OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Williams, A. L. Shannon, Tex. Williams, W. L. Fresno, Calif. Wyckoff, J. M. Sullivan, Ill. ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ELDER DELEGATES. Allen, F. E. Dallas, Tex. Baxter, W. W. Denton, Tex. Bennett, F. E. Martins Bell, R. Y. Simsboro, La. Bratcher, M. C. Short Creek, Ky. Erown, Sanford Pierce City, Mo., R 2 Burch, T. T. Stevenson, Ala. Byrn, J. S. Wingo, Ky. Cochran, M. H., M. D Pleasant Hope, Mo. Copeland, J. M. Poteet, Tenn. Cordry, J. R. Otterville, Mo. R. R. Cox, W. C. McGregor, Tex. Carter, B. H. Florence, Ala., R. 5 Cowden, R. W. Oneonta, Ala. English, A. D. Dickson, Tenn. Fink, G. A. Hedrick, Okla. Fussell, J. H. Columbia, Tenn. Gaither, J. W. Arkadelphia, Ark. Garrett, John Eolian, Tex. Garrison, J. F. Gallatin, Tenn. Haddon, C. B. Harperville, Miss. Hamm, A. B. Romer, Tenn. Hampton, R. H., 4-6 Whitney Tex. Hathaway, J. C. Caviness, Tex. Hathaway, J. C. Caviness, Tex. Hodges, Dr. J. F. Bowling Green, Ky. Holland, Lee Waldron, Ark. Holland, Lee Waldron, Ark. Holland, L. T. Dyer, Tenn. Hooper, M. B. Magazine, Ark. Hopper, A. W. Rector, Ark. Hudson, Robt. S. Gaylesville, Ala. Lisman, Rice Slaughterville, Ky. Looney, H. J. Winchester, Tenn. Lowman, J. L. Grapevine Ark. McClatchey, J. A. Bangs, Tex. McKee, J. E. Mt. Selman, Tex. McKee, J. Elsworth Farmington, Ark. McKinney, C. W., 1-4 Dallas, Tex. 14 MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY McLeod, W. W. Brooksville, Miss. Magers, H. T. Alvord, Tex. Moffit, A. B. McMinnville, Tenn. Morrow, D. P. Byron, Ark. Kuckols, W. R. Savannah, Mo. Orr, J. P. Enfield, Ill. Parker, J. N. Dyersburg, Tenn. Parr, R. S. Franklin, Ind. Patrick, J. H. Lenow, Tenn. Parr, R. S. Franklin, Ind. Reister, Wm. E. Evansville, Ind. Relber, D. M. Decatur, Ill. Richardson, J. R. Campbell, Mo. Roach, A. Round Rock, Tex. Rogers, Ed., 1-4 Hillsboro, Tex. (Scott, Cephus W. Garland) Okla. Scruggs, Frank Muskogee, Okla. Seagle, F. A Chattanooga, Tenn. Taylor, H. S., 1-4 London, Ark. Watkins, J. C Gorin, Mo. Weidemeyer, J. M Clinton, Mo. Welcker, W. L Knoxville, Tenn. White, F. B., 4-6 Clarksville, Ark. Wilcox, W. T Norman, Okla. William, C. A. Lonoke, Ark. Wilson, R. J. Irwin, Ill. Winkler, F. M. Philpot, Ky., R. R. Wyatt, J. N. Siluria, Ala. The following Presbyteries were not represented in this Assembly: ALLEGHENY PRESBYTERY. ATHEN PRESBYTERY. BACON PRESBYTERY. CALIFORNIA PRESBYTERY. COLUMBIUS PRESBYTERY. EAST TENNESSEE PRESBYTERY. FLORIDA PRESBYTERY. KANSAS CITY PRESBYTERY. KANSAS CITY PRESBYTERY. MIAMI PRESBYTERY. NEBRASKA PRESBYTERY. OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERY. PENNSYLVANIA PRESBYTERY. PITTSBURGH PRESBYTERY. SAN ANTONIO  been changed during the year: West Plains Presbytery has been made a part of Springfield Presbytery. ADVISORY MEMBER. Rev. H. G. Nicholson, of Rocky Mountain Presbytery, was on motion, invited to a seat as Advisory Member. This Presbytery has no presbyterial quorum. MODERATOR ELECTED. On motion, the Assembly went into the election of a Moderator. Rev. J. T. Barbee, Presbytery of Owensboro, Synod of Kentucky, was unanimously elected Moderator. Rev. J. L. Hudgins and Judge Welcker were appointed to escort him to the rostrum. PROGRAM ADOPTED. On motion, the program for sessions of the Assembly was adopted as printed, subject to Assembly revisions. (Marked P.) RECESS. On motion, the Assembly took Recess until 8:00 P.M. Prayer by Rev. A. S. Johnson, of Memphis Presbytery. First Day, Thursday, Evening Session. MAY 20th, 1909, 8:00 P. M. Assembly called to order by Moderator. Moderator called Rev. T. Ashburn to the chair. Rev. W. L. Williamson offered prayer. 16 MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ADDRESSES OF WELCOME. Addresses of welcome were delivered by the Mayor, on behalf of the citizens; by Rev. J. W. Ellis, of the Christian Church, on behalf of the Pastors' Association. Rev. J. L. Hudgins, Ruling Elder J. N. Parker, Judge W. C. Caldwell, Judge J. H. Fussell and Elder T. A. Havron on behalf of the Assembly. ADJOURNED. On motion, the Assembly adjourned until 9:00 A.M. tomorrow. Prayer by Rev. J. M. Wyckoff, Presbytery of Decatur. Second Day, Friday, Forenoon Session. MAY 21st, 1909, 9:00 A.M. The General Assembly was called to order by the Moderator. Rev. W. J. Lackey led the Assembly in prayer. DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES. Rev. J. H. Hendricks conducted the regular devotional exercise of the Assembly, as per standing order of the Assembly. MINUTES READ. The Minutes of the Thursday, May 20th, were read and approved, as corrected. ROLL CALL. The Roll was called and the following new Commissioners were enrolled: Elder James Ellsworth McKee and Rev. R. W. Reynolds, Fort Smith Presbytery. ANNOUNCEMENT  Cook, W. L. Collins, Elders W. W. Baxter, Rice Lisman, T. T. Burch, A. B. Moffitt, J. W. Weidemeyer. OVERTURES. Judge W. L. Welcker, Judge Wm. Reister, Elders C. H. Perry, M. C. Bratcher, J. C. Watkins, Revs. W. F. Cundiff, J. P. McDonald, W. J. Lackey, G. B. Harbinson and E. A. Milligan. OP THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 17 JUDICIARY. Judge F. H. Prendergast, Judge J. H. Pussell, Rev. G. B. Russell, Rev. J. S. Lish and Elder J. F. Garrison. PUBLICATION. Revs. J. D. Lewis, J. W. Duvall, W. W. Ervin, J. M. Ashford, G. W. Petty, J. H. Thomas, Elders J. L. Lowman, Frank Scott. PUBLICATION. Leander McInteer G. A. Fink and R. Y. Bell. EDUCATION AND THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY. Revs. T. Ashburn, E. M. Johnson, L. F. Clemens, W. H. Watson, J. A. Bozarth, A. L. Williams, J. H. Thomas, Elders Monroe Winkler, J. E. Crow, C. W. McKinney, J. P. Orr, J. S. Byrn, C. H. Perry and W. W. McLeod. S. S. AND Y. P. W. Revs. J. L. Price, F. A. Brown, J. L. Stocking, J. A. Hill, N. R. French, W. L. Williams, Hardy Copeland, Elders F. A. Seagle, J. M. Wyatt, J. E. McKee, W. H. Cockran, H. S. Taylor and R. W. Cowden. FINANCE. J. N. Parker, A. B. Hamm, W. W. McLeod and S. T. Byars. MINISTERIAL RELIEF. Revs. J. W. Means, W. M. Freeze, A. A. Colhoun, J. B. Dwyer, Wm. M. Neeley, A. S. Johnson, Elders J. M. Copeland, Lee Holland, Robt. S. Hudson, R. J. Wilson and Jno. Garrett. HISTORICAL COMMITTEE. Revs. W. M. Robison, M. M. Smith, M. G. Milligan, Sr., Hardy Copeland, Judges W. L. Welcker and Wm. Reister. DECEASED MINISTERS. Revs. M. G. Milligan, Sr., M. M. Smith, W. M. Murray, W. L. Collins, W. M. Robison, Elders A. W. Hopper, J. A. McQatchey, H T. Magers, B. H. Carter and C. B. Haddon. TEMPERANCE, Revs. J. B. Eshman, Wm. McDougal, W. E. Shaw, Elders Cephus Scott, A. D. English, Ed. Rogers, J. F. Hendricks and J. W. Gaither. SYNOD COMMITTEES. Synod of Alabama. Revs. Tno. Hudson, D. A. Hipps, J. W. West and Henry J. Bond. 18 , MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Synod Of Arkansas. A. Roach, H. D. Riegel, H. J. Looney, H. P. Humphries. Synod of Illinois. Sanford Brown, W. R. Nuckols, J. C. Watkins and J. E. Baggarly. Synod of Indiana. Revs. S. H. Baldridge, P. W. Bishop, T. J. Rasco and A. H. Sykes. Synod of Kentucky. Revs. J. P. Campbell, N. C. Pyles, G. W. Thompson and L. B. McCaslin. Synod of Mississippi. Revs. J. S. Wayman, D. J. Moore, C. M. Trickett and Elder J. R. Cowdry. Synod of Missouri. F. E. Bennett, J. H. Patrick, L. T. Holland and D. P. Morrow. Synod of Pacific. W. T. Wilcox, M. B. Hooper and J. C. Hathaway. Synod of Tennessee. W. C. Cox, R. S. Parr and J. R. Richardson. Synod of West Tennessee. Revs. J. P. Mason, W. A. Cowgill and Chas. Waggaman. Synod of Indianola. Revs. J. P. Mason, W. A. Cowgill and Chas. Waggaman. Synod of Indianola. Revs. A. I. Owen, E. C. Lee and J. M. Russell. COMMUNICATIONS. The Stated Clerk read the following communications, which were referred to proper committees: Memorial from Marshall Presbytery. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. A Memorial from Logan Presbytery, asking the loan of certain moneys. Referred to Committee on Finance. A Letter and Deed to certain property at Chelsea, Oklahoma. Referred to Committee on Finance. A Letter and Deed to certain property at Chelsea, Oklahoma. Referred to Committee on Over-tures. OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Also one from McGee Presbytery, regarding same thing. Referred to Committee on Overtures. One from Greer Presbytery asking adjustment of Presbyterian tax. Referred to Committee on Overtures. One from Greer Presbytery, concerning 4 cents per member Assembly tax. Referred to Committee on Finance. One from Cumberland Presbytery, concerning 4 cents per member Assembly tax. Referred to Committee on Overtures. One from Committee on Evangelistic Work. Referred to Committee on Overtures. One from Chickasaw, referring to the organization of denominational Young People's Society. Referred to Committee on Sunday School and Young People's Work. The Report of the Historical Society. Referred, on motion, to Historical Committee, which was appointed by the Moderator, as follows: Rev. Wm. Robison, Rev. M. M. Smith, Rev. M. G. Miligan, Sr., Rev. Hardy Copeland, Judge W. L. Welcker and Judge Wm. Reister. Memorial and other papers from Lebanon Presbytery, asking for the organization of a denominational Young People's Society. Referred to Committee on Sunday School and Young People's Work. A List of Deceased Ministers. Referred to Committee on Deceased Ministers. A paper concerning Kansas Synod. Referred to Committee on Overtures. ADVISORY MEMBERS. All members of the various Assembly Boards, on motion, were invited to seats as Advisory Members. RECESS. Moderator declared recess of ten-minutes. Preaching 11:00 A.M. Recess out the Assembly was Called to order by the Moderator. Rev. Jno. R. Morris, of Dallas-Bonham Presbytery, delivered a sermon from the text: Ps. 112:4: "Unto the Upright there ariseth light in the darkness; he is gracious, and full of compassion and righteousness." RECESS. On motion, the Assembly took recess until 2:30 P.M. Prayer by the Moderator. 20 MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY Second Day, Friday, Afternoon Session. MAY 21st, 1909, 2:30 P.M. The Assembly was called to order by the Moderator. REPORT OF BOARDS. PUBLICATION Ruling Elder R. L. Baskette, Secretary of the Board of Publication, offered the report of the Board, which was referred to the Committee on Publications after discussion by R. L. Baskette. EDUCATION. Rev. P. F. Johnson, Secretary of the Board of Education, offered the report of the Board, which was referred to the Committee on Education, after discussion by Rev. P. F. Johnson and Rev. J. L. Hudgins. MINISTERIAL RELIEF. Rev. J. H. Milholland, Secretary of the Board of Ministerial Relief, offered the report of the Board, which was referred to the Committee on Ministerial Relief, after discussion by Rev. J. M. Wyckoff. MISSIONS. The report of the Board of Missions was presented by Judge F. H. Prendergast, and after discussion by Judge Prendergast and Rev. W. M. Robison, was referred to the Committee on Missions. BOARD OF TRUSTEES. The Stated Clerk, by request, read the report of the Board of Trustees of the General Assembly, which was referred to the Committee on Finance. SUNDAY SCHOOLS AND YOUNG PEOPLE'S WORK. Rev. T. Ashburn, President of the Board of Sunday Schools and Young People's Work presented the report of the Board, which was referred to the Committee on Sunday Schools and Young People's Work, after discussion led by Rev. T. Ashburn. LEGAL BOARD OF FINANCE. R. L. Baskette, Chairman of the Board of Legal Finance, offered the report of the Board, which was referred to the Committee on Finance, after discussion by R. L. Baskette. GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMMISSION. The report of the General Assembly Commission was read by Rev. E. M. Johnson, Secretary of the Board, and without discussion referred to the Committee on Judiciary. FINANCE COMMITTEE. The Finance Committee offered report No. 1, which, on motion, was adopted, as follows: (Filed and marked 1 F.) COMMITTEE ON OVERTURES. The Committee on Overtures made the following report, which no motion, was adopted: (Filed and marked 1 O.) FRATERNAL GREETING. The Stated Clerk read the following telegram : "Cleve- land, Tennessee. — To the General Assembly of the Cumber- land Presbyterian Church : The General Assembly of the Cum berland Presbyterian Church, Colored, sends kindly greetings. Read 2. Cor. 13 :1 and 8.— C. A. Davis, Stated Clerk." On motion, the Stated Clerk was instructed to send a tele- gram bearing the fraternal greetings of this Assembly to the General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Colored, in session at Cleveland, Tennessee, asking that this Assembly read 1. Cor. 13. — Greetings sent by Stated Clerk. RECESS. On motion the Assembly took recess until 8:00 P. M. Prayer by Rev. J. L. Stocking, of Indiana Presbytery. Second Day, Friday, Evening Session. MAY 21st, 1909, 8:00 P. M, The Moderator called the Assembly to order. Prayer by Rev. W. J. Lackey, of Corsicana Presbytery. POPULAR MEETING. This being the time for joint meeting of the Assembly's Board of Missions and the Woman's Board of Missions, the Moderator turned the meeting over to Rev. W. M. Robison, Secretary of the Assembly's Board, who called Elder Wm. Clark to the chair. Addresses were delivered by Rev. W. M. Robison, Secre- tary of the Assembly's Board; Mrs. Mary M. Graf, Secretary 22 MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the Woman's Board; Rev. J. B. Eshman, Mrs. Walter Crawford, Rev. T. Ashburn and Miss Mary H. Stephenson. The service was interspersed with deHghtful music, ADJOURNMENT. On motion the Assembly adjourned until 9:00 o'clock A, M. tomorrow. Prayer by Rev. J. D. Lewis, of Birmingham Presbytery. Third Day, Saturday, ^Forenoon Session. MAY 22nd, 1909, 9:00 A. M. The Assembly was called to order by the Moderator. Prayer by Rtev. J. W. Duvall, of McGee Presbytery. DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES. Rev. J. D. Lewis, of Birmingham Presbytery, led the Assembly in the regular devotional exercise, as per the standing order of the Assembly. MINUTES APPROVED. The minutes of Friday, May 21st, were read, approved and adopted. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS. Representatives, Elder D. M. Reiber, of Decatur Presbytery, and Elder C. A. Williams, of Little Rock Presbytery, appeared in the Assembly and their names were enrolled. COMMUNICATIONS. The report of the Book Depository, conducted by Rev. W. T. Dale, was presented and referred to the Committee on Publications. A communication from Cumberland Presbytery referring to the contingent tax, was read. Referred to Committee on Finance. SPECIAL HOUR. The Special Hour having arrived for raising a subscription for the Legal Fund, the Moderator called Rev. J. L. Hudgiris to the chair. The work was carried forward to success beyond the expectations of everyone. RECESS. On motion, the Assembly took recess until 8:00 Praver by Rev. J. L. Price, of Princeton Presbytery. OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 23 Third Day, Saturday, Afternoon Session. MAY 22nd, 1909. No Session. The time given to the Committee Work. Third Day, Saturday, Evening Session. MAY 22nd, 1909, 8:00 P. M. The Assembly was called to order by the Moderator. Prayer by Rev. T. Ashburn, of Knoxville Presbytery. MINISTERIAL POPULAR MEETING. This being the time for a popular meeting under the direction of the Board of Ministerial Relief, the Moderator called Rev. W. M. Murray, of Lincoln Presbytery, to the chair. The Scripture Lesson was read by Rev. J. H. Milholland. Addresses were delivered by Rev. J. B. Eshman, of Madison Presbytery; Rev. S. C. Lockett, of Corsicana Presbytery; Rev. J. L. Price, of Princeton Presbytery; Rev. W. M. Murray, of Lincoln Presbytery, and Rev. J. H. Milholland, of Foster Presbytery. ADJOURNMENT. On motion, the Assembly adjourned until 8:00 P.M. tomorrow — Sunday. Prayer by Mrs. L. M. Wooseley. Fourth Day, Sunday, Evening Session. MAY 23rd, 1909, 8:00 P.M. The Assembly was called to order by the Moderator. Prayer by Rev. J. H. Hendricks, of Red River Presbytery, Rev. J. W. Means, of Los Angeles Presbytery, and Rev. John Hudson, of Austin Presbytery. Ruling Elder? R. L. Baskette, of Lebanon Presbytery, F. A. Seagle, of Chattanooga Presbytery, T.W. Kellar, of Knoxville Presbytery, W. L. Danley, of Lebanon Presbytery, and W. L. Danley, of Lebanon Presbytery. Fussell, of Richland Presbytery, J. M. Copeland, of Cookeville Presbytery, D. M. Reiber, of Decatur Presbytery, W. L. Welcker, of Knoxville Presbytery, J. N. Parker, of Obion Presbytery, T. A. Havron, of McMinnville Presbytery, Robt. Talley, of Austin Presbytery, and John F. Garrison, of Lebonne Presbytery, waited upon the Communicants. A very precious occasion. ADJOURNMENT. On motion, the Assembly adjourned until 9:30 A. M. tomorrow— Monday. Prayer by Rev. A. M. Buchanan, of McGee Presbytery. Fifth Day, Monday, Forenoon Session. MAY 24th, 1909, 9:30 A. M. The Assembly was called to order by the Moderator. Prayer by Rev. M. M. Smith, of Logan Presbytery. DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES. Thirty minutes were spent in Devotional Exercises conducted by Rev. J. M. Russell, of Little Rock Presbytery. MINUTES APPROVED. The minutes of Saturday, May 22nd, and Sunday, May 23rd, were read, approved and adopted. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS. Elders R. H. Hampton of Corsicana Presbytery, Alternate, was seated instead of Ed. Rogers, Principal, and F. B. White, of Monillton Presbytery, instead of H. S. Taylor. FRATERNAL GREETING. The following telegram of Fraternal Greeting was read by the Stated Clerk: "Hopkinsville, Ky., May 24th, 1909. Rev. J. T. Barbee. Greetings of Hopkinsville Christian Endeavor Society, 1st Cor. 15-57." On motion, the Stated Clerk was instructed to send suitable reply, which was in the following words: "To the Christian Endeavor Society of Hopkinsville, Ky. Greeting: Read 1st Cor. 16:13." On motion, the Stated Clerk was instructed to send Fraternal Greetings to the 'General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States which was in the following language: "To the Forty-ninth General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, U. S., Savannah, Ga." La., (known as the Southern Presbyterian Church). "The Seventy-ninth (General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church sends Fraternal Greetings: Read 1st John 4-1. J. L. Goodknight, Stated Clerk." RESOLUTIONS. The Stated Clerk read the following resolution which was adopted: (Filed and marked Resolutions.) REPORT OF COMMITTEES. Historical Society. The Committee on Historical Society made the following report which on motion was adopted: (Filed and marked T.) Temperance. The Committee on Temperance made the following report which on motion was adopted: (Filed and marked T.) Finance. The Committee on Finance made the following report which on motion was adopted, and 3:30 o'clock P.M. Today was made a Special Hour for Memorial Service in honor of the Deceased Ministers. (Filed and marked D.) Education: Special Hour: 2:30 P.M. On motion 2:30 P.M. was made a Special Hour to hear the report of the Committee on Education. RECESS. On motion the Assembly took recess until 2:30 P.M. Fifth Day, Monday, Afternoon Session. May 24th, 1909 2:30 P.M. The Assembly was called to order by the Moderator. Prayer by Rev. J. M. Wyckoff, of Decatur Presbytery. MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TREASURER'S REPORT, The report of J. J. McClellan, Treasurer of the Legal Board, was read and referred to the Committee on Finance. STATED CLERK AND TREASURER'S REPORT. Rev. J. L. Goodknight, Stated Clerk and Treasurer offered his report which was referred to the Committee on Finance. Marked S. Tr. ALTERNATE SEATED. Rev. J. H. Hendricks, Alternate of Red River Presbytery, was seated instead of Rev. S. H. Baldridge, Principal. EDUCATION. This being the Special Hour for hearing the report of the Committee on Education, the report was read by the Stated Clerk and after discussion by Rev. P. F. Johnson, Presbytery of Madison, Rev. J. P. Campbell of Brownwood Presbytery, Rev. T. Ashburn, of Knoxville Presbytery, recommendations were concurred in and the report adopted. (Filed and marked E.) SPECIAL HOUR. 3:30 P. M. This being the Special Hour to hold Memorial Services in honor of the Deceased Ministers, Rev. J. P. Campbell was called to the chair by the Moderator. The roll of Deceased Ministers was called, and appropriate remarks were made by members of the respective Presbyteries of which each deceased minister was a member. Service concluded with singing: "Shall we gather at the River," and with prayer by Rev. M. G. Milligan, Sr., of Talladega Presbytery. SPECIAL COMMITTEES. On motion the Moderator was empowered to appoint six committees of three members each, as follows : One to have prepared the history of Education ; one, the history of Minis- terial Relief; one, the history of Missions; one, the history of Publications, and one to prepare Memorial Service in honor of Ewing, King and McAdoo ; all these for the centennial year 1910. to be presented to The General Assembly at Dickson, T^nn . Mav 1910 PRINCIPAL SEATED. Rev. G. C Boatman, principal, of Knoxville Presbytery, wai seated instead of Rev. T. Ashburn, alternate. OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 27 RECESS. On motion the Assembly took recess until 8 :(M) P. M. Fifth Day, Monday, Evening Session. MAY 24th, 1909, 8:00 P. M. The Assembly was called to order by the Moderator. Prayer by Rev. W. J. Lackey, of Corsicana Presbytery. S. S. AND Y. P. POPULAR MEETING: 8:00 P. M. This being the time for a Popular Meeting under the di- rection of the Board of Sunday Schools and Young People's Work, the Moderator called Elder T. W. Kellar, of Knoxville Presbytery, to the chair, to preside for the evening. The report of the Committee on Sunday Schools and Young People's Work was read, recommendations concurred in, and the report adopted, after discussion by Rev. J. L. Stocking, of Indiana Presbytery, Elder H. J. Graf, of Indiana Presbytery, Elder T. W. Keller, of Knoxville Presbytery, Elder T. W. Keller, of Princeton Presbytery, and Rev. J. L. Price, of Princeton Presbytery. (Filed and marked S. S. Y. P.) ADJOURNMENT. On motion the Assembly adjourned until 8:00 A. M., tomorrow— Tuesday. Prayer by Rev. J. L. Goodknight, of Lincoln Presbytery. Sixth Day, Tuesday, Forenoon Session. MAY 25th, 1909, 8:00 A. M. The Assembly was called to order by the Moderator. Prayer by Rev. J. P. Mason, of Denton Presbytery. DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES. The regular Devotional Exercises of the Assembly were conducted by Rev. L. F. Clemens of New Lebanon Presbytery. MINUTES APPROVED. The Minutes of Monday, May 24th, were read, approved and adopted. SPECIAL COMMITTEES. The Moderator announced the Special Committees to prepare specific papers for 1910 Assemblies. (See list of members.) FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS. The Committee on Finance made report No. 4, 5 and 6, and after discussion by J. X. Parker of Obion Presbytery, W. L. Welcker of Knoxville Presbytery, Rev. J. H. Hendricks of Red River Presbytery, Frank Scruggs of Choctaw Presbytery, Rev. J. M. Ashford of Richland Presbytery, the recommendations were concurred in, the reports adopted. (Filed and marked 4 F., 5 F., 6 F.) OVERTURES NO. 2. The Committee on Overtures made report No. 2 and on motion the recommendations were concurred in and the report adopted. (Filed and marked O.) MISSIONS. The Committee on Missions made the following report and on motion the recommendations were concurred in and the report adopted. (Filed and marked M. and C.) JUDICIARY. The Committee on Judiciary made the following report, which was adopted. (Filed and marked J.) PUBLICATION. The Committee on Publication made the following report and on motion the recommendations were concurred in and report adopted. (Filed and marked P.) FRATERNAL GREETING. The following telegram was read by the Clerk: "Savannah, Ga., May 25th, 1909. The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. extends salutation and invokes upon you and your labors the blessings of our Common Lord. Wm. E. Boggs, Moderator. W. A. Alexander, Stated Clerk." MINISTERIAL RELIEF. The Committee on Ministerial Relief made report, which on motion was adopted. (Filed and marked M. R.) RESOLUTIONS. The following Resolution was read and adopted. (Filed and marked C. B.) RESOLUTIONS. The following Resolution was read and adopted. (Filed and marked C. B.) The following Resolutions were adopted by rising vote. (Filed and marked, Thanks.) OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 29 MINUTES OF SYNODS. The Committees on Minutes of Synods made reports, as follows, which on motion were adopted as indicated: Alabama Synod. (Filed and marked 11.) Arkansas Synod. (Filed and marked 12.) Illinois Synod. (Filed and marked 13.) Iowa Synod. (Filed and marked 14.) Iowa Synod. (Filed and marked 15.) Indiana Synod. (Filed and marked 15.) Kentucky Synod. (Filed and marked 18.) Mississippi Synod. (Filed and marked 18.) Mississippi Synod. (Filed and  adopted. (Filed and marked 24.) RECESS. On motion the Assembly took recess to 1:30 P. M. Sixth Day, Tuesday, Afternoon Session. MAY 25th, 1909, 1:30 P. M. Recess out, the Assembly was called to order by the Moderator. Prayer by Rev. E. H. Roy, of Lebanon Presbytery. RESOLUTION. The following resolution was offered and adopted. (Filed and marked S. P.) ELECTION OF TRUSTEES. J. W. Goodrum was elected member of the Board of Trustees of the General Assembly in place of Dr. Lundy, by the General Assembly. Rev. J. B. Eshman was appointed Chairman of the Standing Committee on Temperance, in place of Rev. Joe McLesky, Deceased. MINUTES APPROVED. The Minutes of today's session were read, approved and adopted. 30 MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINAL ROLL CALL. Ministers Presbytery. Elders. L. M. Small Amarillo John Hudson Austin A. Roach J. W. West Bartholomew J. L. Lowman J. D. Lewis Birmingham J. N. Wyatt J. P. Campbell Brownwood J. A. McClatchey Burrow A. W. Hopper W. H. Watson Chattanooga F. A. Seagle Henry J. Bond Choctaw-Cherokee Frank Scruggs A. H. Sykes Clarksville A. D. English Pleasant W. Bishop Colesburg J. P. McDonald Cookeville J. M. Copeland W. J. Lackey Corsicana R. H. Hampton J. M. Cook Cumberland Leander McInteer G. B. Russell Dallas-Bonham F. E. Allen J. M. Wyckoff Decatur D. M. Relber Denton W. W. Baxter W. W. Erwin Elk H. J. Looney W. A. Cowgur Ewing H. D. Riegel R. W. Reynold Fort Smith Charles Wagg A. Foster F. B. Bennett G. P. Humphries Greenville Greer G. A. Fink A. L. Williams Gregory H. T. Magers A. I. Owen Hopewell C. H. Perry J. A. Hill Illinois J. L. Stocking Indiana William Relster W. L. Collins Iowa Geo. C. Boatman Knoxville W. L. Welcker Hardy Copeland Lebanon J. F. Garrison N. G. Gundiff Leitchfield M. C. Bratcher G. W. Petty Lexington J. M. Weidemeyer W. M. Murray Lincoln J. M. Russell Little Rock M. M. Smith Logan Dr. J. F. Hendrick J. W. Means Los Angeles Wm. McDougall Louisiana R. Y. Bell J. W. Duvall McGee J. C. Watkins Wm. M. Neeley McGready B. H. Carter S. T. Byars McMinnville A B. Moffitt J. B. Eshman Madison A. B. Hamm W. M. Robison Marshall F. H. Prendergast OF THE CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH J. M. Hughes Mayfield J. S. Byrn A. S. Johnson Memphis J. H. Patrick N. R. French Mississippi C. B. Haddon G. B. Harbinson Morgan J. E. Baggarly Mound Prairie J. W. Gaither E. M. Johnson Mt. Vernon J. P. Orr E. A. Milligan Morrillton F. B. White New Hope W. W. McLeod New Lebanon J. R. Cordry J. H. Thomas Obion L. T. Holland J. L. Hudgins Obion J. N. Parker R. S. McCord Oklahoma W. T. Wilcox J. T. Barbee Owensboro F. M. Winkler W. E. Shaw Ozark Sanford Brown S. H. Murray Platte W. R. Nuckols J. L. Price Princeton Rice Lisman J. H. Hendricks Red River J. M. Ashford Richland Joe H. Fussell J. B. Dwyer Robert-Donnell T. T. Burch H. G. Nicholson (Advisory)... Rocky Mountain B. F. Logan Springfield M. H. Cochran, M. D. T. J. Rasco Springsville L. B. McCaslin, Sweetwater M. G. Milligan, Sr Talladega Robt. S. Hudson J. G. Braly, Texas W. L. Williams, Tulare W. M. Freeze, Vandalla R. J. Wilson Wabash R. S. Parr A. J. Mann, Waco, W. C. Cox J. S. Wayman, West Iowa J. A. Bozarth, West Prairie J. R. Richardson N. C. Pyles, Weatherford G. W. Thompson, White River, D. P. Morrov E. C. Lee, Yazoo FINAL ADJOURNMENT. On motion, the Assembly adjourned to meet at Dickson, Tennessee, the Third Thursday in May, 11:00 A. M., A. D. 1910. Prayer by Rev. M. G. Milligan, Sr., Doxology and Benediction by Rev. M. M. Smith, Logan Presbytery. J. T. BARBEE, Moderator. J. L. GOODKNIGHT, Stated Clerk and Treasurer. 32 MINUTES OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY APPENDIXES. The following appendixes are arranged with Reports in alphabetical order thus easy of reference. The Board Reports come under Appendix I, and Committee Reports and Resolutions under Appendix II; all other matters come under Appendix III. APPENDIX I. REPORT OF THE ASSEMBLY'S COMMISSION. To the 79th General Assembly of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, to convene at Bentonville, Arkansas, May 20, 1909. Dear Father and Brother: In accordance with the order of your Reverend Body last year, page 78 of your Minutes, "that this same Commission be continued with instructions to centralize their efforts in the Synod of Iowa, and report their proceedings to the next General Assembly," the following is respectfully submitted by your Commission. APPENDIX I. FIRST. The same committee appointed last year, by this commission, "to look after the interests of the Synod of Iowa," (page 66, your Minutes, 1908). was continued and Rev. E. M. Johnson was added to that committee. The failing health resulting finally in the death of our dear, devoted, efficient, spiritual minded, clear visioned brother, who was the constant and logical defender of our doctrines and discreet and wise in the practical application of the principles of our Church polity, the Rev. R. D. Miller, is a sad loss to the Commission and to that Committee of the Synod of Iowa. SECOND. The Report of that Committee is made a part of our report to the General Assembly, and is as follows: The Committee submits the following Report to the Commission: (1) On September 15, 1908, the West Iowa Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church met at Leon, Iowa, and a quorum being present, viz. Revs. W. H. Berry, J. S. Wayman, and R. S. Maupin, the Presbytery elected Rev. W. H. Berry Moderator, and Rev. J. S. Wayman, S. C. and Treasurer. On September 22, 1908, the Colesburg Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church met at Gilbert Station, Iowa; and having a quorum consisting of Revs. P. W. Bishop, H. C. Sharp, nart E. S. Hill, proceeded with the regular business of the Presbytery. Rev. H. C. Sharp was choisen Moderator, and Rev. P. W. Bishop, Stated Clerk and Treasurer. (3) The Synod of Iowa met at Pleasant Grove, Iowa, on September 24, 1908; and, a quorum being present, the Rev. R. S. Maupin was chosen Moderator, and Rev. W. L. Collins, Stated Clerk and Treasurer. Respectfully submitted, E. M. JOHNSON, Chairman of Committee. With gratitude to the Great Head of the Church for His presence with and His care for our branch of that Church; and with rejoicing because of the fidelity and the abiding love which we are so frequently discovering among our members amid all the tribulations which have fallen upon them, we join our prayers with theirs for yet greater blessings and divine power to come upon our entire Church, and that special grace and wisdom may characterize all the meetings of your Reverend Body. Most respectfully submitted, J. H. MILHOLLAND, Chairman of Commission. E. M. JOHNSON, Clerk of Commission. REPORT OF BOARD OF EDUCATION. Fathers and Brethren: With gratitude to God for his guddanice and thanks to the Church for her cooperation, the Board of Education submits for your consideration this, their Twenty-Eighth Annual Report. The work has been pleasant and we humbly trust that it has been helpful to the Church we represent. The Board holds four regular meetings each year, as follows: On Thursday before the third Sabbath in July, October, January, and April. SCHOOL OPENED. The Board of Education complied with the instructions of the General Assembly of one year ago and opened a school in connection with Bethel College, Tennessee, Tennessee, for the training of probationers for the ministry in our Church. At the regular meeting of the Board in July, 1908, arrangements were made with the Board of Trustees of Bethel College to open said school in connection with said Institution. At the same meeting of the Board, the Rev. P. F. Johnson, then pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Dyer, Tenn., was elected Dean of the Theological School, and entered the work at once. By this arrangement, students preparing for the ministry are to have the benefits of a literary course in the College in connection with the theological course. The schools opened Sept. 1, 1908, with an enrollment that was very encouraging, however, only two. were enrolled who were students far the ministry. Others entered in a few days. The enrollment for the year reached twenty-two, one of the number is a Baptist, hence the number of Cumberland Presbyterians in the class is twenty-one. They are from the following synods: Alabama 6; Mississippi 2; (Missouri 1; Tennessee 1; Texas 4; and West Tennessee 7. LEGAL QUESTIONS. The property that was in the hands of the members of the Board of Education who went in to the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A., is still in their hands. We appointed a committee with power to take such steps as are necessary to recover said property, and we expect to be able to report to you one year from this that much of the property has been recovered. PRESBYTERIAL REPRESENTATIVES. At the meeting of the General Assembly last year, the presbytery were instructed to appoint a suitable person in each of their bounds to represent the interest of the Board of Education. This action of the Assembly was not presented to the presbytery until after many of them had met, hence they failed to comply with your request. PROBATIONERS INCREASING. We are profoundly grateful to God for the answer he has given to the prayers of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He is still calling men to the gospel ministry in our Beloved Church. Only a few more years, if we do our duty, and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church will be well supplied with well-equipped, consecrated ministers. With a suitable representative in the bounds of each presbytery, to report the facts, the Board could make quarterly reports to the "Banner" and in that way see the entire Church informed as To the number who are entering the ministry. While the Lord is calling many, many more are needed. The Church should keep praying and asking for still others. Again, we are able to report an increase in the offerings of this year over the preceding year. The Board is endeavoring to use every dollar given for Education to the very best advantage. The Corresponding Secretary has done the work this year without any expense to the Board. Much of the stationery and postage has been furnished by members of the Board, thereby saving the amount to the Board. We are pleased to note that the young men who are preparing for the ministry are not making demands for money; but on the other hand, very reluctantly receive aid. Receipts. 