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Presbyterian Church in the I
U.S.A. Synod of New Jerseyjy
Minutes of the . . . annual
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MINUTES
OF THE
Seventy-eighth Annual Session
OF THE
Synod of New Jersey
HELD IN
THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Atlantic City, N. )., October, 1900
WITH AN APPENDIX
PUBLISHED BY ORDER OF THE SYNOD, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF
THE STATED CLERK.
TRENTON, N. J.:
MacCRELLISH & ^UIGLEY, BOOK AND JOB PRINTERS.
Officers of the Synod.
Moderator,
REV. MELVIN ERASER, Batanga. W. Afr.
vice-Moderator,
REV. FRANK D. P. HICKMAN, . . . Benito, W. Afr.
stated Clerk,
REV. WALTER A. BROOKS, D.D., . . Trenton. N. J.
Permanent Clerk,
REV. BENJAMIN S. EVERITT. D.D., New Gretna, N.J.
Recording Clerk,
REV. JOHN T. KERR Elizabeth, N. J.
Treasurer,
REV. EBEN B. COBB, D.D., .... Elizabeth, N. J.
Treasurer of Synodical Home Missions,
HON. WILLIAM M. LANNING, . . . Trenton, N. J.
MINUTES
OF THE
Seventy-eighth Annual Session
OF THE
Synod of New Jersey.
The Synod of New Jersey met in Atlantic City, in
the First Chnrch, on Tuesday, October i6th, 1900, at
7:30 o'clock P. M.
After devotional services the sermon opening Synod
was delivered by the Moderator, Rev. A. Nelson HoUi-
field, D.D., from Judges 12:6.
At the close of the sermon the sacrament of the
Lord's Supper was administered. The services were
conducted by the Moderator, who was assisted by Rev.
Alexander H. Young, D.D., and Rev. James W. Rogan,
D.D., and the following Ruling Elders: Nicholas C.
J. Engli.sh, Garrett DeMott, Charles E. Hall, M.D.,
Charles K. Eippincott, Philip Doremus, George S.
Harding, John S. Stone, Charles B. Boyer, J. G. Breese,
Benjamin P. Field, H. Murray Richmond, J. ]\I. Cobb.
In connection with the service an offering was made
for the Board of 3klinisterial Relief.
The Synod was constituted with pra}'er b\- the
^Moderator.
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^°" The roll was called and the followino^ iiieiiibers were
found present :
Presbytery of Corisco.
Ministers — Melvin Fraser, Frank D. P. Hickman — 2.
Elders— None.
Presbytery of Elizabeth.
Ministers— Joseph M. McNuIty, D.D., I, Alstyne Blauvelt,
D.D., John A. Liggett, D.D., James G Mason, D.D.. Samuel
Parry, Harlan G. Mendenhall, D.D., William R. Richards, D.
D., Eben B. Cobb, D.D., Samuel J. Rowland, John T. Kerr,
Newton W. Cadwell, George Buckle, George F. Greene, Albert
E. Wirth (2), Joseph O. McKelvey. John E Stuchell. Charles
B. Condit, Aimer W. Karnell, Henry E. Mott, D D —19.
Elders — ^Joseph H. Exton, Clinton ; George L. Headlej',
Connecticut Farms ; Augustus S. Crane, Elizabeth, First ;
Nicholas C. J. English, Elizabeth, Second ; Joseph Cross, Eliza-
beth, Westminster ; Theron B. Clark, Elizabeth, Gre3-stone ;
John W. Bingener, Metuchen ; L. N. Lovell, Plainfield, Cres-
cent Ave.; J. C. Waters, Rahvvay, First ; B. B. Vail, Rahway,
Second ; E. P. Tenney, Roselle ; Ira B. Bull, Westfield ; Marcus
A. Brown, Woodbridge ; Russell W. Woodward, Elizabeth,
Third (2) ; Adrian Lyon, Perth Amboy (3) — 15
Presbytery of Jersey City.
Ministers— Edwin A. Bulkley, D.D , Frank E. INIiller, D.D ,
George R. Garretson, Henry C. Cronin, Charles Herr, D.D.,
James H. Owens, Henry T. Beatty. Ph.D., Samuel R. Mc-
Clements, Jacob A. Frej', Philo F. Leavens, D.D., C. Rudolph
Kuebler — 11.
Elders — ^J. D. Gopsill, Jersey Cit}', Second ; James B Car-
penter, Rutherford ; Garrett De Mott, Tenafly— 3.
Presbytery of Monmouth.
Ministers— A. H. Dashiell, D D., Benj. S. Everitt, D.D,
Edward B. Hodge, D.D , Alex. H. Young, D.D , George Swain,
D.D., Albert G. Bale, Henry R. Hall, William N Richie, D.D.,
Frank R. Symmes, William P. Finney, Joseph E. Currj-, Joseph
L. Ewing, Harry W. Haring, James A. Matheson, Frank
Lukens, Samuel D. Price, Courtlandt P. Butler, James H. Dun-
ham, Joseph G. Sj'mmes, Eugene RL Vannote, Ernest F. Hall
(2), Josiah H. Crawford, Hugh K. Fulton, Spencer C. Dickson,
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Samuel H. Thompson, LL.D., Herman C. Fox, D.D., Frederick
E Stockwell, William Moore— 28.
Elders— John H Pratt, Allentown ; Paul J. Styer, Burling-
ton ; Joseph K. Chamberlain, Cranbury, First ; J. L Whitaker,
M.D , Cranbury, Second ; Charles E. Hall, M.D., Freehold ;
J. Ed. Marryott. Jaraesburg ; William A. Torrey, Lakehurst ;
William V. Simpson, Matavvan ; C. Garrabrandt, M.D., New
Gretna ; Julius Foster Point Pleasant ; A. T. Doremus, Red
Bank ; John G. Breese, Shrewsbury ; S. H. Ingraham, South
Amboy (2) ; William H Reid, Tennent — 14.
Presbytery of Morris and Orange.
Ministers — Albert Erdman, D.D., Edward P. Gardner, Wil-
liam W. Halloway, D D., George P. Noble, Theodore F. Cham-
bers, James F Riggs, D.D , John F. Patterson, D.D., Horace
D Sassaman, George L. Richmond, William H. Woolverton,
Stanley White, John M. Thomas, Asa Wynkoop — 13.
Elders — John L. Brown, Boonton ; Richard H. Allen, Chat-
ham ; Edward J. Ross, Dover ; H. Murray Richmond, East
Orange, First ; John M. Crane, Mendham, First ; Edward H.
Williams, Orange, First (2) ; J. Remsen Lane, Orange, Hill-
side ; S. E. Young, vSouth Orange, First — 8.
Presbytery of Newark.
Ministers— V. LeRoy Lockwood, D.D., George C. Seibert,
D.D. (2), David R. Frazer, D.D.. A. Nelson Hollifield, D.D.,
Julius H. WolflF, Lyman W. Allen. D.D., J, Garland Hamner.
John Hutchison, Joseph F. Folsom, Edwin Fairley, Sartell
Prentice, Jr.. John A. Higgons, William B Greenway — 13.
Elders- Philip Doremus, Montclair, Trinity ; M. Pier, New-
ark. Central ; W. S. Hartshorne, Newark, First ; J. M. Cobb,
Newark, Third; R. R. Beam, Newark, Fifth Avenue; Joseph
A. Halleck, Newark, Park — 6.
Presbytery of New Brunswick.
Ministers— John T. Duffield, D.D. (2>, Amzi L. Armstrong,
Samuel M. Studdiford. D.D., John B. Kugler, Henry C.
Cameron, D D., Daniel R Foster, Thomas S. Long. William
W. Knox, D.D.. Lewis W. Mudge. D D., James W. Van Dyke,
Charles R. Strong. Walter A. Brooks. D.D., William D. Robe-
son, James W. Rogan, D.D., Titus E Davis, Samuel McLana-
han, Archibald A. Murphy, Hugh B. MacCauley, George H.
Ingram, James B. Clark, Samuel H. Potter, J. Hendrick de
Vries, D. Ruby Warne (2), Frank B. Everitt, William S. Voor-
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hies (2), William Allen. Jr., Robert I. MacBride, Albert Reid.
Maitland V. Bartlett, Lewis S Mudge, Joseph Howell, Vincent
Serafini, William I. Campbell— 33.
Elders — I. S. Lowe, Amwell, First; Peter S. Staats, Amwell,
Second; Benjamin P. Field. Bound Brook; George E. Snedeker,
Dutch Neck (2) ; E. C. Sharp, Hamilton Square (2) ; Frank L.
Janeway, New Brunswick, Second; George W. Mount, Kings-
ton ; John E. Burd, Pennington ; Walter B Harris, Princeton,
First ; L. Freund. Princeton, Second ; Cornelius Shepherd,
M.D., Trenton, Third; William M. Lanning, Trenton, Fourth;
George S. Harding, Trenton, Prospect Street ; Uriel B. Titus,
Trenton, Bethany (2) ; James Wilkie, Trenton, East Trenton
(2)-i5-
Presbytery of Newton.
Ministers — William Thomson, E. Clarke Cline, Henrj' S.
Butler, D.D., John C. Clyde, D.D., J. De Hart Bruen, Elias B.
England, D.D , James B. Umberger, D.D., j. Edward Grant — 8.
Elders— J. P. Brookfield, Belvidere, First; William H Vail,
Blairstown; J. D. Flock, Hackettstown; David R. Hull, Newton;
John H. Young, Oxford, First; John S. Stone, Stewartsville — 6.
Presbytery of West Jersey.
Ministers — Allen H. Brown, William Aikman, D.D , Henr}'
Reeves, D.D.. Frederic R. Brace D.D.. J. Bailie Adams (2),
Heber H. Beadle, John L. Landis (2), John E. Peters, Sc D. (2),
J. H. O'Brien (2), George W. Tomson (2), William J. Bridges,
Frederic J. Stanley-, D.D. John K. Kilbourn. Frank J. Mund3-,
D.D., William V. Louderbough, Sylvester W. Beach, Herbert
R. Rundall, Arthur W. Spooner. D.D., George L. Van Alen (2)
William H. Fishburn, D.D. (2), John McMillan, Robert Westly
Peach, Albert K. Staiger, Daniel L Camp (2), R Hilliard Gage,
Isaac H. Condit, Robert A. EKvood, Walter Everitt Smith
Frank S. Brenneman, Samuel W. Steckel — 30.
Elders — Charles B. Boyer, Atlantic City, First ; Charles K
Lippincott, Atlantic City, Olivet ; Richard Stevenson, Black-
wood ; James Watson. Brainerd (2) ; P. Kennedy Reeves, Bridge-
ton, First; Phoebus W. Lyon, Bridgeton, West; H. I. Budd,
Camden, First (2) ; Daniel J. Rosston, Camden, Second ; E. L.
Seabrooke, Camden, Calvary ; L E. Iszard, Mays Landing (2) ;
Thomas W. S3-nott, Wenonah ; John S Jessup, Woodbur\- — 12.
corresponding members.
Rev. J. B. Rendall, Rev. George H. S. Campbell, D.D., Rev.
Thomas McCaule)-, Rev. Benj L. Agnew, D.D., Rev. James A.
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Worden, D.D.. Synod of Pennsylvania; Rev. Edward^C. Ray,
D.D., Synod of Illinois— 6.
The summary is as follows :
Presbyteries. Ministers. Elders. Totals.
Corisco, 2 . . 2
Elizabeth, 19 i5 34
Jersey Cit}' 11 3 '4
Monmouth 28 14 42
Morris and Orange, 13 ^ 21
Newark, . . . .* 13 ^ 19
New Brunswick, i^) 15 48
Newton, 8 6 14
West Jersey 30 12 42
^57 79 236
Corresponding members 6
Total attendance 242
Rev. ]\Ielvin Fra.ser, of the Presbytery of Corisco, Moderator,
was elected Moderator, and Rev. Frank D. P. Hick- '"" ° "^'°'"-
man, of the same Presbytery, Vice-Moderator.
The Committee of Arrangements reported, and the Arrangements.
report was accepted and its recommendations adopted,
as follows :
1. That the sessions of Synod begin at 9 A.M. ; that recess be
taken from 12:30 to 2:30 P.M., and from 5 107:30 P.M.; that
the devotional services occupy the last half hour of each of the
morning sessions.
2. That the following order of business be adopted : The first
order for Wednesday morning, an address on behalf of the
American Bible Society by Ruling Elder Phoebus W. Lyon;
following this the report of the Committee on Foreign Mis-
sions ; at 10: 30 the report of the Committee on Synodical Home
Missions ; following this an address on behalf of the Board of
Ministerial Relief by Rev. Benjamin L. Agnew, D.D.; following
this the Necrological Report.
3. That at 2:30 on Wednesday afternoon the report of the
Committee on Systematic Beneficence be made ; following this,
at 3 o'clock, the report of the Committee on the Erection of a
Memorial Monument in Old Scots Burial-ground ; following
this an address on behalf of the Board of Aid for Colleges and
Academies by Rev. Edward C. Ray, D.D., Secretary of the Board
8 MiNUTKS OF THE SyNOD OF NEW JERSEY. Od.,
4. That on Thursday morning Synod listen to an address on
behalf of the Board of Education, by Rev. Edward B. Hodge.
D.D., Secretary of the Board to be followed by a brief address
on Mission Work in Mexico, by Rev. Hubert W. Brown.
Thursday afternoon, at 2:30, an address on behalf of the Board
of Home Missions, by Rev. Lyman W. Allen, D.D., of the
Board
5. That the evening session of Wednesday be devoted to a
popular meeting, at which addresses shall be made as follows :
On " China To-Day, " by Rev George Corn well introduced by
Rev Wm. R. Richards, D.D., on behalf of the Board of Foreign
Missions ; on Sabbath-School Work b}' Rev. James A Worden,
D D.; following this a brief illustrated lecture on Home Mis-
sions, by Rev. D. E. Finks, representing the Board ; that the
evening session of Thursday, providing Synod continues
beyond this point, be devoted also to a popular meeting. Rev.
D. E. Finks giving an illustrated lecture of one hour on
"Alaska and Some Strange People" ; following this, addresses
by Rev. George Cornwell, of China, and Rev. Melvin Eraser,
of West Africa.
After prayer and the benediction, the Synod ad-
jonrned until to-morrow at 9:00 o'clock A. M.
Wednesday, October 17th, 9:00 A. ]\I.
The Synod met and, after pra>-er, resumed busine.s.s.
Minutes. Tlic minutcs of Ttiesday's session were read and the
record was approved.
Arrangements. j^ ^y^<^ uiadc thc ordcr of thc day to hear the report
of the Committee on Sabbath Observance at the clo.se
of Dr. Ray's address this afternoon, and the second
order of the day to-morrow mornincr the report of the
Committee on Young People's Societies.
Committees: Tlic Moderator announced the following Standing
Committees :
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I — Bills and Overtures.
Ministers— A. Nelson Hollifield, D.D., William W. Knox,
D D , E. Clarke Cline, Heber H. Beadle.
Elders -^ose^h. H. Exton, J. T. Gopsill, William H. Reid.
II— Judicial Business.
Ministers— SdiXan^l McLanahan, Alexander H. Young, D.D.,
Samuel Parry, William H. Woolverton.
Elders— jy. J. Rosston, J. P. Brookfield, George S. Harding.
Ill— Minutes of the General Assembly.
Ministers— Henry C. Cameron, D.D., George Swain, D.D.
Elder-Ti?i\n6. R. Hull.
IV— Narrative for 1901.
Ministers— M.a.\t\?in.6. V. Bartlett, Frank Lukens.
Elder — ^J. Remsen Lane.
V — Finance.
Ministers— ]a.mes H. Owens, Edward P. Gardner.
Elders— John S. Jessup, J. D. Flock.
VI— Synodical Home Mission Accounts.
Minister— layman W. Allen, D.D.
Elder— 'Edward P. Tenney.
VII— Records of Presbyteries.
Corisco— Rev. I. Alstyne Blauvelt, D.D., Rev. George R.
Garretson, Elder Julius Foster.
Elizabeth— Rev. James F. Riggs, D.D., Rev. Edward Fairle}',
Elder Walter B. Harris.
Jersey City— Rev. William Thomson, Rev. Frederic R. Brace,
D.D., Elder Joseph Cross.
Monmouth —Rev. John B. Kugler, Rev C. Rudolph Kuebler,
Elder James B. Carpenter.
Morris and Orange— Rev. Frank R. Symmes, Rev. Julius H.
Wolff, Elder George W. Mount.
Newark — Rev. Horace D. Sassaman, Rev. Archibald A. Mur-
phy, Elder William H. Vail.
New Brunswick — Rev. Lyman W. Allen, D.D., Rev. James
B. Umberger, D.D., Elder E. L. Seabrooke.
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Od .
Revision of
Committees.
Stated Clerk.
Records
approved.
Newton— Rev. William Allen, Jr., Rev. William J. Bridges,
Elder Nicholas C. J. English.
West Jersey— Rev. Amzi L. Armstrong. Rev. George P.
Noble, Elder J. E. Marryott.
Tlie following were appointed a Committee to revise
the list of Permanent Committees : Rev. Isaac H.
Condit, Elder Garrett DeMott.
The Stated Clerk made his report to Synod as fol-
lows :
1. That the records of the Synod for 1899 were approved by
the General Assembly.
2. That sundr}' papers addressed to the Synod have come
into his hands, which, according to rule, are herewith delivered
to the Committee on Bills and Overtures.
3. That the S3'nod has deposited in the Broad Street National
Bank, of Trenton a box containing papers presented to the
Synod at meetings before it became the custom of the Synod to
print its records. Some of these papers are doubtless of per-
manent value, and essential to the completeness of the records.
Others are of no value, and should not occupy space which
might be used for other storage. The Stated Clerk respectfully
recommends that a committee be appointed to examine these
papers and report to the Synod at its next meeting what dispo-
sition should be made of them.
Report of
Treasurers.
Address.
The report was accepted and its recommendations
w'ere adopted.
The Stated and Permanent Clerks were appointed
the Committee to examine and report upon the papers
of the Synod.
The report of the Treasurer of Trustees of Synod,
also of the Treasurer of the Committee on the Erec-
tion of a Memorial Monument in the Old Scots Burial-
ground, were presented by Rev. Allen H. Brown. The
reports were accepted and referred for audit to the
Finance Committee.
Elder Phoebus W. Lyon addressed Synod on behalf
of the American Bible Societv.
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The following resolution, offered by Rev. Samuel American Bibie
McLanahan, was unanimously adopted, viz. :
The Sj-nod of New Jersey has heard with interest of the work
of the American Bible Society and heartily commends that
society to the liberality of the churches as an agency whose
work is essential to the spread of the gospel at home and
abroad.
The report of the Permanent Committee on Foreign Foreign
Missions was presented by Rev. Henry S. Butler, D.D.
It was recei\'ed and its recommendations were adopted
as follows :
1. The Synod gives thanks to God for substantial progress in
Foreign Missions, at home and abroad, even in "troublous
times," and for His marvelous preservation of the lives of so
many of our missionaries in the midst of extreme danger.
2. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the families of the
mart}^ missionaries, and to the survivors and the native Chris-
tians, in China and elsewhere who are carrying unwonted
burdens.
3 We give renewed expression of confidence in our missions'
force and our missions' administration, thankful that the Board
and its Secretaries have had strength to endure and wisdom to
direct through the stress of the past months.
4. To our Woman's Societies, always capable and devoted, we
tender thanks for their valuable report and the assurance of our
hearty co-operation ; to our young people, appreciation of their
labors and gifts and encouragement to larger endeavor.
5. Recognizing prayer and instruction as mainsprings of
progress we press the Monthly Concert upon every church,
also the more general use of the magazines and tracts furnished
by the church and the Boards. We also recommend special
prayer during the week beginning October 28th, with reference
to the present crisis in China.
6 We give indorsement and promise of help to our Commit-
tee in carrying out its projected educational tours by mission-
aries, welcoming these beloved brethren to our churches and
our homes.
7. We believe that the time has come for systematic effort to
make evety member and adherent a regular supporter of missions,
and we will exert ourselves to that end.
The report of the Committee on Synodical Home synodicai Home
Missions was presented by Rev. Eben B. Cobb, D.D. ^''''°°'
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Treasurer. f ]^e Tcport of tlic Trcasurer of S>'nodical Home
Missions was also presented.
Tlie Committee offered the following- recommenda-
tions :
I. That, recognizing the valuable services of William M.
Lanning, as Treasurer of this fund, and with a desire still
longer to retain these services, Synod ratifj' the arrangement
by which, while himself remaining Treasurer of the fund, he
delegate much of the work of his position to an assistant.
2 That the Permanent Committee on Synodical Home Mis-
sions be authorized to devote, out of this fund, for assistance to
the Treasurer, a sum not to exceed $250.
3. That Synod now consider the Plan under which your Com-
mittee is working, and adopt the suggestions made b}' 3'our
Committee for the revision of this Plan.
4. That Presbyteries be asked to contribute this year upon
the basis of church membership, as reported in the Minutes of
the Assembl}- for 1900, so that —
From the Presbytery of Elizabeth be asked, at the
rate of 30 cents per member, the sum of . . . $2,848 50
From the Presbytery of Jersey City be asked at the
rate of 26 cents per member, the sum of .... 1,889 ^^
From the Presbytery of Monmouth be asked, at the
rate of 26 cents per member, the sum of . . . 1,706 64
From the Presbj'tery of Morris and Orange be asked,
at the rate of 30 cents per member, the sum of . 3,094 So
From the Presbytery of Newark be asked, at the rate
of 27 cents per member, the sum of ... 3,184 92
From the Presb3'tery of New Brunswick be asked at
the rate of 30 cents per member, the sum of . . 2,792 40
From the Presbytery of Newton be asked, at the rate
of 22 cents per member, the sum of . . . 1,27066
From the Presbytery of West Jersey be asked, at the
rate of 26 cents per member, the sum of . 2,009 ^^
Total 3iS,8o2 88
5. That apportionments be made as follows :
For administration expenses, $600 00
To the Presbytery of Elizabeth 1.30000
" Jersey Citj' 2 600 00
" " " " Monmouth, 4.000 00
" " " " Morris and Orange 1,800 00
'■ " " " Newark, 1,850 00
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To the Presbytery of New Brunswick, $1,20000
" Newton, 1,200 00
" " •' " West Jerse}- 4,200 00
Total $iS,750 00
6. That Synod calls the attention of its churches to the super-
lative importance of having the offering for Sj-nodical Home
Missions reach the Treasurer of the fund as early in the fiscal
year as possible.
The report was accepted and the recommendations
were adopted, the first of them by a rising vote.
The revised Plan, proposed in the third recommenda- P'^n for
, IT 1 !• rii Synodical Home
tion, was considered and adopted, and is as lollows : Missions.
I — Contributions to the Board of Home Missions.
Each church withi« the bounds of the Synod of New Jersey
is enjoined to take up, annuall}-, at least one collection for the
Board of Home Missions.
H — Contributions to Synodical Home Missions.
Each church within the bounds of the Synod of New Jersey
shall also take up, annually at least one collection for Sj'nodical
Home Missions ; provided, however, that if in the judgment of
the Session of any church it is impracticable or inexpedient to
take separate collections for the Board of Home Missions and
for Synodical Home Missions, then at least one collection shall
be taken annually for both these objects, and the Session may
apportion to the Synodical Home Mission Work such a sum
out of this collection as may, in their judgment, be proper.
ni — Relation of Synodical Home Missions to the
Home Board.
It is the purpose of this Plan to provide all necessary aid to
ministers, missionaries, churches and missions within the
bounds of this Sj'nod, without resorting to the Board of Home
Missions.
IV — Permanent Committee on Synodical Home Missions.
The Synod shall have a Permanent Committee on SN'nodical
Home IMissions which shall consist of the Chairmen of the
PresbN'terial Connnittees having charge of S3'nodical Home
Mission Work.
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This Committee shall meet at least annually before the meet-
ing of Synod, to make an estimate of the amount needed to
carry on the work of Synodical Home Missions for the ensuing
year ; to recommend to Synod the amounts to be asked from
and appropriated to each Presbytery for Synodical Home Mis-
sion Work during the ensuing year ; and to devise and carrj'
out such measures as may be deemed wise to secure these
amounts.
V — Appropriations by Synod.
Upon hearing the report of their Permanent Committee on
Synodical Home Missions, the Synod shall determine annually
the amounts to be asked from the several Presbyteries, and the
amounts to be appiopriated to such Presbyteries for Synodical
Home Mission Work. Each Presbyter}' is expected to co-
operate heartily with its Committee both in raising and dis-
tributing these amounts.
VI — Duties and Powers of Presbyteries.
1. Each Presbytery shall authorize the expenditure of the
amount appropriated to it, for the aid of churches and missions
and for the support of missionary work, in such manner as it
may deem proper.
2. Presbytery shall endeavor to group contiguous churches
receiving aid from this fund, and it shall be specially binding
on Presbytery to group such churches when there is no near
prospect of their attaining self support.
3. Ordinarily Presbytery shall require from each aid-receiving
church a total contribution to the salary of the Pastor at least
equal to an average of $6.50 per member, exceptions to this rule
being allovved only upon special vote of Presbytery.
4. The Presbyterial Committee having charge of Synodical
Home Missions shall have personal conference with the elders
of any church applying for aid before recommending such
church to the Presbytery.
5. The Presbyterial Committee having charge of Synodical
Home Missions shall instruct each church receiving aid from
this fund that, where possible, it is its duty to come gradualh-
and rapidly to self-support, and that ordinarily it must expect
gradual reductions in the amounts appropriated to it.
6. If, for any reason, a Presbytery shall fail to use the whole
of its appropriation within the year for which it ma\' be made,
the unused balance shall fall into and be credited to the general
fund in the Treasurer's hands, and be liable to re-appropriation
by the Synod for the next succeeding year.
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VII — Duty of Stated Clerk of Synod.
The Stated Clerk of Synod shall certify to the Treasurer,
annually, the appropriations made by Synod to the several
Presbyteries for S\'nodical Home Mission work.
VIII— Orders Upon the Treasurer.
It shall be the duty of each pastor, stated supph- and Presby-
teiial Missionary, receiving aid from the S^modical Home Mis-
sion Fund, to make to the Chairman of the Committee having
charge of Synodical Home Missions in the Presb3ter3- within
whose bounds he labors, full quarterly reports on December
31st, March 31st, June 30th and September 25th of each year;
and upon the receipt and approval of every such report such
Chairman shall draw his order upon the Treasurer, in favor of
the pastor, stated supply, or Presb3'terial Missionary making
such report, for the quarterly' sum due.
All other monej^s authorized to be expended b^^ any Presbj--
tery for the aid or support of churches or mission work, may
be drawn from the treasurj' upon orders made by such Chair-
man in favor of himself, or in favor of the ministers or mis-
sionaries performing service ; but all moneys drawn by an^'
Chairman on orders payable to himself shall be accounted for
by an annual report, to be deposited, with vouchers, with the
Treasurer on October ist of each year, to the end that such
report and vouchers may by the Treasurer be laid before the
Standing Committee on Sj'nodical Home Mission Accounts for
examination and audit, which Committee, after examination of
such report and vouchers, and on being satisfied of their cor-
rectness, shall return the vouchers to such Chairman.
IX — Election and Duties of Treasurer.
The Synod shall elect a Treasurer of Synodical Home Mis-
sions from within its own bounds, and subject to its control, for
such term and under such conditions as it may from time to
time determine. He shall give a bond to the Trustees of the
Synod of New Jersey, conditioned for the faithful performance
of his duties as such Treasurer, which bond shall be in such
sum and with such sureties as shall be approved by the Per-
manent Committee having charge of S5'nodical Home Missions,
and after being so approved, shall be filed with the Treasurer
of said Trustees. Any premium required to be paid in obtain-
ing such bond shall be paid out of the funds in the hands of
the Treasurer of Synod.
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Oct.,
Accounts
approved.
Address.
Arrangements.
Necrology.
The Treasurer of this fund shall receive all the funds con-
tributed for Synodical Home Missions and make payments
only upon orders drawn as herein above prescribed ; provided,
however, that he may pay all bills for administration expenses
out of the appropriation for that purpose without orders
therefor.
X — Fiscal Year.
The fiscal year shall begin on the first day of October and
end on the thirtieth day of September.
The Committee to audit Synodical Home Mis.sion
Accounts made it.s report through Rev. George P.
Noble, recommending the approval of the accounts.
The report was received and the recommendation was
adopted.
Rev. Benjamin L. Agnew, D.D., addressed the vSynod
on behalf of the Board of Ministerial Relief
It was made the order of the day for to-morrow
morning, following the report of the Permanent Com-
mittee on Young People's Societies, to hear the Narra-
tive.
The order of the day having arrived, the Synod
engaged in devotional exercises for half an hotir, led by
the Moderator. In connection with this service the
Necrological Report was read, in part, by Rev. Syl-
vester W. Beach, and, pending the reading. Synod took
recess until 2:30 o'clock P. M.
Bills and
Overtures.
Wednesday, 2:30 P. M.
Synod re-assembled and, after prayer, proceeded to
business.
The Committee on Bills and Overtures made a report
recommending that a complaint of James Moore against
the Presbytery of Jersey City be referred to the Com-
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mittee on Judicial Business. The report was received
and its recommendation was adopted.
The report of the Tieasurer of Synod was presented, Treasurer,
was received and referred for audit to the Committee
on Finance.
The report of the Committee on S}stematic Benefi- Systematic
cence was presented by Rev. Thomas S. Long. It was
received and its recommendations were adopted as fol-
lows :
1. That the Synod of New Jersey endorse the action of the
last Assembly, which " earnestly calls upon our great church
to celebrate the opening of the twentieth century by an advance
to the true ideal of Christian giving, at least so far as to secure
from every church member an offering for each of our eight
Boards That for the attainment of this end the pastors and
sessions * * * set to work early and systematically and use
their utmost endeavors throughout the whole year."
2. That as an aid in this direction the Synod would urge the
ministers and elders to make the most zealous efforts to secure
an extensive circulation among the people of our church maga-
zine, "The Assembly Herald," also of those most excellent
and helpful publications ot the Woman's Boards, "Woman's
Work for Woman," " Home Mission Monthly " and " Over Sea
and Land," and that they would distribute freely through
the churches the instructive and stimulating leaflets furnished
gratuitously, on request, by each of our Boards.
3 The Synod realizes the utter futility of all its counsels
unless they be cordially accepted by the leaders and overseers
of the people It therefore solicits a cheerful co-operation, and
calls the brethren to the exercise of faith and prayer and a
loyal endeavor fully to meet the Assembly's summons.
The report of the Permanent Committee on Histor- Historical
ical Materials and the Joint Committee on raising °"'"""^"'-
funds for the erection of the Presbyterian Historical
Monument was presented by Rev. Allen H. Brown. It
was received and its recommendations were adopted as
follows:
I. That the Joint Committee of twenty-one be discharged and
that the Permanent Committee on Historical Materials, one
from each Presbytery, be continued as heretofore.
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2. That the care of the Historical Monument be committed to
the Trustees of the Synod, who hold the title to the site on
which it stands.
3. In view of the necessity of securing a fund for the per-
petual preservation of the Presbyterian Historical Monument
erected by the Synod of New Jerse}- in the Old Scots Burial-
ground, within the bounds of the Presbytery of Monmouth, be it
Resolved That Synod during the present fiscal year raise the
sum of $1,000, this money to be placed in the hands of the
Trustees of Synod, and by them invested, the interest therefrom
to be used for the preservation of the monument and the care
of the grounds, or such other purposes as the Synod maj' direct.
To facilitate the securing of this fund be it further
Resolved, That the sum be apportioned to the various Pres-
byteries in the following ratio, the Presbyteries being requested
to raise these suras, employing in so doing such methods as
may seem to them wise : Elizabeth, $135 ; Monmouth, $135 ;
Morris and Orange, $135; West Jersey, $125; Newark, $135;
Jer.sey City, ^100; New Brunswick, $135 ; Newton, ^roo ; trans-
mitting the money, when raised, to the Treasurer of the Trustees
of Synod, Rev. Allen H. Brown, and that the Stated Clerk of
Synod be requested to notify the Stated Clerks of the various
Presbyteries of this action.
4. That a concise history of the monument already prepared
by the Rev. Hugh B. MacCauley a member of the Committee,
be printed in the Appendix to the Minutes of Synod
5 . Resolved, That the Trustees of Synod be hereby authorized
to make arrangements for the satisfactor}^ disposal and location
of the John Boyd tombstone in the fire-proof room of the Pres-
byterian Historical Society, at Philadelphia, with the distinct
understanding that in so disposing of the stone it be considered
as a loan, and that it shall remain under the control of the
Synod of New Jersey.
Thanks. 'Xhe following resolution was nnaninioiisly adopted :
Resolved, That the Synod extends its hearty thanks to the
Joint Committee on raising funds for the erection of an Histori-
cal Monument in the Old Scots Burial-ground, and in particular
to the Executive Committee, for the unremitting, arduous and
often perplexing labors which have now resulted in the erection
of the noble and fitting memorial in the Old Scots ground.
Bills and The Committee on Bills and Overtnres made a report
Overtures. , . "
recommending- as to a ^Memorial of Rev. Wm. X.
Richie, D.D., first, that in so far as the paper relates to the
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method of administration of Synodical Home Missions
in the Presbytery of Monmouth, it be referred to the
Permanent Committee on Synodical Home Missions ; Memorial, Rev.
. -^ ' Wm. N. Richie
and, second, that in reference to other matters referred d.d.
to in the Memorial, no action be taken, inasmuch as
no formal appeal or complaint has been filed.
The report was received and its recommendations
were adopted.
The Committee on Judicial Business reported that Judicial
Commission.
the complaint of James Moore against the Presbytery james Moore,
of Jersey City has been duly filed in proper form, and
recommended that it be found in order, and that it be
referred to a Judicial Commission for trial. The report
was received and its recommendations were adopted.
The following were appointed as members of the
Commission :
i^/z«75/^ri —Alexander H. Young, D.D., Samuel Parry, Wil-
liam H. Woolverton, Isaac H. Condit, James W. Rogan, D.D.,
John F. Patterson, D.D , E. Clarke Cline.
Elders— ]os^i^\i Cross, Joseph A. Halleck, D. J. Rosston,
David R. Hull, George S. Harding.
Rev. Edward C. Ray, D.D., addressed the S>'nod on Address,
behalf of the Board of Aid for Colleges and Acade-
mies.
The Committee on Bills and Overtures reported, Appeal and
recommending that an appeal and likewise a complaint
of Rev. Wm. N. Richie, D.D., against the Presbytery of
Monmouth be referred to the Committee on Judicial
Business. The report was received and its recommen-
dation was adopted.
The Committee on Sabbath Observance made its Sabbath
report, which was received and its recommendations
were adopted as follows : '
I. That this Synod reaffirms its belief in the perpetual obli-
gation of God's command to keep holy the Sabbath day.
Minutes of the Svnod of New Jersey.
Oct.,
2. That we appeal to all who have authority in our schools,
colleges and other seminaries of learning to secure it, as far as
possible, that all secular studies be laid aside on the Lord's day
3. That we affectionately entreat all members of our churches
and young people's societies and Sabbath-schools to join with
whole heart in the warfare for right Sabbath observance ; to
use their influence in all possible ways, that others give the
time to noblest ends, to worship and growth of soul and exalta-
tion of Jesus' name.
4. That we respectfully ask all employers in our State to con-
sider the wisdom of giving their employees a half-holiday on
the Saturdays of the year, for the sake of the Sabbath as a
spiritual day.
5. That we approve heartily the work of the American Sab-
bath Union and bespeak for it the sympathy and co operation
of our people.
6. That we endorse the resolution of the General Assembly
requesting our pastors to preach a sermon on the Sabbath on
some Sabbath in April, and if the waj^ be clear, to make an
oifering for the American Sabbath Union.
7. That we congratulate the brethren of Atlantic City in view
of the excellent work accomplished within the past year and
commend their courage and wisdom as worthy of all praise and
imitation.
Foreign
Populations.
The report of the Committee on Work among Foreign
Populations was presented by Rev. Albert Erdman,
D.D., and was accepted. In connection with the report
Rev. George C. Seibert, D.D., addressed the Synod in
the interest of Bloomfield Theolog-ical Seminary.
Synod took recess, after prayer and the benediction,
until 7:30 P. M.
Wednesday, 7:30 o'clock P. M.
Svnod met and resumed business.
Judicial
Business.
The Committee on Judicial Business presented a
report tipon certain papers referred to it. The report
was accepted and its recommendations adopted as fol-
lows :
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Minutes of the Synod op New Jersey,
1. That a petition of sundry members of the church of Point
Pleasant, in the Presbytery of Monmouth, in the matter of a
memorial of the Rev. William N. Richie, D.D., be referred to the
Committee on Synodical Home Missions, to whom the memo-
rial has already been referred.
2. That an appeal of the Rev. William N. Richie, D.D., against
the Presbytery of Monmouth be dismissed, for the reason that
there was no judicial decision of the Presbytery from which an
appeal could be taken.
3. That a complaint of the Rev. William N. Richie, D.D.,
against the Presbytery of Monmouth be found in order and
that a Judicial Commission be appointed to try the ca.se.
The Moderator announced the following as members
of the Judicial Commission called for by the report,
viz. :
Rev. Wm N.
Richie, D.D.
Ministers — I. Alstyne Blauvelt, D.D , James H. Owens, George
Buckle, Julius H. Wolff, Amzi L. Armstrong, Henry S. Butler,
D.D., Henry Reeves, D.D.
Elders — ^James B. Carpenter, John L. Brown, E. T. Ross,
Uriel B. Titus, John S Stone.
After devotional exercises the Synod listened to Addresses,
addresses upon Foreign Missions by Rev. Wm. R.
Richards, D.D., and Rev. George Cornwell.
The report of the Permanent Committee on Sabbath sabbath-schooi
Work
School Work was presented by Rev. Henry C. Cronm.
It was received, and the consideration of its recom-
mendations was placed upon the docket as the fifth
order of the day for to-morrow morning.
In connection with the report Synod was addressed
by Rev. James A. Worden, D.D., Superintendent of
Sabbath-School Work.
Synod also listened to an illustrated address upon
Home Missions by Rev. D. E. Finks.
Synod then adjourned, with prayer, to meet to-mor-
row morning at 9:00 o'clock.
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Oct.,
Judicial
Commission.
James Moore.
Judicial
Commission.
Rev. Wm. N.
Richie, D.D.
Trustees.
Thursday, October i8th, 9:00 A.M.
The Synod met, and, after prayer, resnmed business.
The minutes of yesterday's sessions were read and
approved.
The Judicial Commission appointed to try the judi-
cial ca.se, James Moore against the Presbytery of Jersey
City, reported as follows, and the report was accepted :
The Judicial Commission appointed to tr\- the following
judicial case, viz., James Moore, complainant, and the Presby-
tery of Jersey City, respondent, beg leave to report that the
complaint was not sustained and that the accompanying docu-
ment is a full minute of the Commission's proceedings.
Alexander H. Youxg,
Chairman.
The Moderator, or, in his absence, the Stated Clerk,
was authorized to appoint a Committee to defend this
action in the event of the case being carried by appeal
or complaint to the General Assembly.
The Judicial Commission appointed to try the com-
plaint of Rev. William N. Richie, D.D., against the
Presbytery of Monmouth reported as follows, and the
report was accepted :
The Judicial Commission appointed b}' the Synod of New
Jersej^ to whom was referred the complaint of the Rev. William
N. Richie, D.D., against the action of the Presbytery of Mon-
mouth on the memorial of the complainant, would respectfullj-
report.
The case, in accordance with the provisions of the Book of
Discipline, was entertained, both parties were heard and judg-
ment was rendered as follows :
The complaint against the action of the Presbj'ter}- of Mon-
mouth is not sustained.
I. AlstynE BlauveLT Chairman.
Julius H. Wolff, Clerk.
Rev. Hugh Smythe having resigned as a Trustee of
Synod, the Stated Clerk was directed, by a unanimous
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vote, to cast the ballot of the Synod for Rev. Stanley
White. The ballot was so cast, and Rev. Stanley
White was elected a Trustee.
Rev. Edward B. Hodge, D.D., addressed Synod on Education,
behalf of the Board of Education.
The following resolution, offered by Rev. George
Swain, D.D., was adopted :
Resolved, That Synod reaffirms its confidence in the aims and
management of the Board of Education, and pledges itself to
increased praj'er and effort in its behalf.
The Synod, by a rising vote, expressed its sympathy
with Dr. Hodge in his sorrow on account of the
reported death of his son by the hands of the Boxers
in China.
In the absence of Rev. Hubert W. Brown the Synod Temperance,
passed to the next order of the day, and the report of
the Permanent Committee on Temperance was pre-
sented by Rev. J. DeHart Bruen. It was accepted, and
the following resolution as to the report \^as adopted,
viz. :
That the report be recommitted with instructions to the Com-
mittee to report later to this body, with the omission of all
reference to the Government or the canteen.
The Committee on Bills and Overtures made a Biiisand
report, which was accepted and its recommendations
adopted, as follows :
1. As to an overture from the Presbytery of Monmouth, ask-
ing for the appointment of a Permanent Committee on ' ' Ap-
plied Christianity ' ' to co-operate with other churches in all
proper measures of reform, the Committee recommend the
appointment of such Committee, consisting of three ministers
and two elders.
2. That a communication of Rev. Wm. H. Roberts, Stated
Clerk of the General Assembly, be referred to the Committee
on the Minutes of General Assembly.
3. That a letter from the Woman's Temperance Association
of Penns5dvania be referred to Synod's Committee on Temper-
ance.
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Oct.,
Woman's
Work.
4. That in respect to the Annual Report of Woman's 'Work
for Home Missions in the Synod of New Jersey, and the Report
of the Twenty-third Annual Meeting of the Woman's Synod-
ical Society for Foreign Missions, the Committee recommend
the adoption of the following minute :
(i.) That, on review of the reports, the Synod of New Jersey
congratulates the women of the Home and Foreign Missionary
Societies on the zeal with which they have prosecuted their
important work and the great success that has crowned their
efforts ; and prays that the rich blessing of the Great Head of
the Church may ever rest upon these societies.
(2.) That the Annual Report of the Woman's Synodical
Society for Foreign Missions be referred to the Committee on
Foreign Missions.
(3.) That these reports be placed in the hands of the Stated
Clerk, with authority to print one hundred copies each for the
use of these societies.
Finance.
The Finance Committee presented its report, whicli
was accepted, and its recommendation was adopted, as
follows :
Young People's
Societies.
The Finance Committee respectfully report that they have
carefully examined the accounts of the Treasurer of Synod, of
the Historical Monument Fund and of the Trustees of Synod ;
that they have compared the payments with the vouchers, and
have found all correct. The Committee recommend that the
apportionments of the Presbyteries for Synodical expenses be
the same as last year, viz. :
Presbytery of Elizabeth, S60 00
Jersey City
Monmouth, ....
Morris and Orange,
Newark,
New Brunswick, .
Newton
West Jersey, . . .
50 00
45 00
60 00
60 00
60 00
45 00
CO 00
The report of the Permanent Committee on Young
People's Societies was presented by Rev. Hugh B. Mac-
Cauley. It was accepted and its recommendations were
adopted, as follows :
I That we remind our Sessions that there are man}' appeals
being made to our societies that are likely to draw away their
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attention from their own church, and many influences operating
to undermine their consecration, and we urge our Sessions to
get into closest touch with their young people, in order to guide
and help them on to the best things.
2. That we commend our Young People's Societies for the
good works which they are doing, and remind them that as
young Presbyterians God has given to them great privileges
and duties, and we call upon them to come up heartily and
fully to the help of the Lord against the mighty, and to make
sure that their own church shall lack nothing which they can
supply.
3. That while we commend to their attention and support all
the Boards of our Church, we would emphasize the needs of
Synodical Home Missions, and suggest that each Society be
requested, subject to the advice of Session, to make a Thanks-
giving offering of at least three dollars for this work.
The Moderator announced the membership of the Applied
I- ,, Christianity.
Committee on Applied Christianity, as follows :
Ministers— ^Qv . John Dixon, D.D., Rev. David R. Frazer,
D.D , Rev. Stanley White.
Elders — E. D. Shepherd, Horace Churchman.
Synod engaged in devotional exercises for half an
hour, led by Rev. Charles Herr, D.D., and immediately
thereafter took recess until 2:30 o'clock P.M.
ThuRvSday, 2:30 P. M.
Synod met, and, after prayer, proceeded to business.
Rev. John M. Thomas read the report of the Com- Narrative,
mittee on Narrative, and the report was approved.
Rev. Lyman W. Allen, D.D., addressed the Synod on Address,
behalf of the Board of Home Missions.
The Permanent Committee on Temperance, to which Temperano
its former report was recommitted, made a report which
was accepted and approved, and its recommendations
were adopted, as follows :
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1. That we urge upon both ministers and churches the
renewed and careful study of this subject ; and we especiallj'
request their examination of the work, resources and possibili-
ties of the Assembly's Committee on Temperance.
2. That we call attention to the observance of Temperance
Day, October 28th, as recommended by the AssembU-, for
which its Committee has prepared an excellent order of service.
3. That while we rejoice in the exclusion of liquors from the
navy, we urge upon Congress the passage of such laws as will
banish intoxicants from the arm}'.
4. That we protest against the introduction of American and
other liquors and the American saloon sj-stem into the territor}'
recently acquired by the United States, and we express the hope
that in the final organization of the new governments these
evils maj' be excluded.
Sabbath-school T\\Q: Consideration of the resolutions recommended
Work.
by the Committee on Sabbath-School Work was now
taken up and the recommendations were adopted, as
follows :
1. That Synod reaflBrms its recommendation of the Twentieth
Century Movement during this, its closing year, and urges its
Sunday-schools to make special and continuous effort to gather
in the more than fifty per cent, of the children of school age in
the State of New Jersey who are yet outside of the Sunday-
school, in order that the desired result may be reached, of
gathering into our Presb5'terian Sunday-schools five hundred
thousand new scholars by April ist, 1901.
2. That we recommend the observance of Children's Day, the
second Sabbath of June, and Rallying Day, the last Sabbath of
September ; and that liberal offerings be made on these daj'S
for the mission work of our Board of Publication and Sabbath-
school Work.
3. That in view of the increased interest in the study of the
Westminster Shorter Catechism, as evidenced by the fact that
during the past year the Board awarded a prize of a Teachers'
Bible to 1,790 scholars of our Sundaj'-schools, under eighteen
years of age, who have been certified to the department as
having correctlj' recited the entire Shorter Catechism, we
recommend to Church Sessions Sundaj'-school Superintendents
and parents the great importance of teaching the Shorter Cate-
chism to the children of the church.
4. That our Committee on Sabbath-school Work be directed
to examine the annual reports and other official publications of
the New Jersej- Sunday-school Association, and to report such
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facts concerning its aims, methods and needs as the said Com-
mittee deems worthy of Sj-nod's attention
The reading of the Necrological Report, suspended Necrology.
yesterday, was continued, and at its close the report
was accepted. The Synod was led in pra}er by Rev.
Henry S. Butler, D.D.
The Committee on Svnodical Home Missions made '^^\'^'^^-
. . Richie, D.D.
a report on the Memorial of Rev. William N. Richie,
D.D., which was accepted and its recommendation
adopted, as follows :
The Permanent Committee on Synodical Home Missions
reports, concerning the memorials of Rev. William N. Richie
and of certain members of the congregation of the Point
Pleasant church, referred to said Committee, that neither of
said memorials contains any specific charge or suggestion of
irregular or unwise distribution of Synodical Home Mission
funds within the Presbytery of Monmouth ; and that all the
statements in these memorials concerning Synodical Home
Missions relate to matters which, under the Plan of carrying
on our Synodical Home Mission work, are vested absolutely in
the Presbytery.
We therefore recommend that no action by this Synod con-
cerning the aforesaid memorials, so far as they relate to
Synodical Home Missions, is either necessary or expedient.
Records
Approved
The records of the Presbyteries of Corisco, Eliza-
beth, Jersey City, Morris and Orange, Newark, New
Brunswick, Newton, West Jersey, were approved.
The report of the Committee upon the Records of Monmouth.
the Presbytery of Monmouth was adopted as follows :
The Committee on the Minutes of the Presb5'ter3' of Mon-
mouth recommend the approval of the Minutes, with the excep-
tion of the record on page 326, where it appears that censure
was pronounced on Rev. William N. Richie, D.D., in his
absence and prior to the consideration of his case bj^ the
Presbyter}-.
It was resolved to continue the session of Synod
until the business be finished.
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Oct..
Minutes General
Assembly.
Custodians.
Nassau Hall.
The Committee on the Minutes of the General
Assembly made a report, which was accepted and is as
follows :
The Committee on the Minutes of the General Assembly of
1900 respectfully report :
First. That, with a single exception there was no important
action of the General Assembly that concerns the Synod as a
Synod We would, however, call the attention of the Presby-
teries to those matters which have been referred to them for
their careful consideration.
In the matter of the appeal and complaint of the Rev. James
G. Mason, D,D., against the Synod of New Jersey, for approv-
ing the action of a Presbytery in excusing a candidate for the
ministry from the Latin exegesis as one of the parts of trial for
licensure, the action was approved and the appeal was dismissed.
Second. That, with regard to a communication from the
General Assembly concerning the religious instruction of
youth in State institutions, the Committee, in view of the fact
that there are no State colleges or universities within the bounds
of the Synod, and that the students of the agricultural depart-
ment of Rutgers College, which is supported by the State, are
thoroughly provided with religious instruction, respectfullj'
recommend that no action be taken by the Synod
The Report of the Custodians of Historical ]\Iaterials
was presented and ordered printed without reading.
The Committee on the erection of a tablet on Nassau
Hall, Princeton, made a verbal report, which was
accepted, and in connection therewith the following
resolution was adopted, viz.:
Resolved, That the Synod has heard with pleasure the report
of its Committee on the placing of an historical tablet upon
Nassau Hall, Princeton, and continues the Committee with
the addition of the Rev. John Dixon, D.D., and the Rev. David
R. Frazer, D.D., with the hope that the object proposed may
be speedily accomplished.
The Committee to revise the list of the Permanent
Committees made its report, which was accepted and is
as follows. . (See list of Committees in Appendix.)
It was resolved that the stati.stical reports be printed
without reading.
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Atlantic City, Olivet Church, was chosen as the place Next meeting,
of the next meeting of Synod.
The Treasurer was directed to pa)- the usual bills
and salaries.
The following resolution of thanks was unanimously Thanks,
adopted :
The Synod of New Jersey, appreciating the comfort and con-
venience with which it has been able to carry forward the work
of this session, adopted the following resolutions :
1. That we extend our most hearty thanks to the pastor and
officers of the First Church for the use of this building and to
the other churches of this city which have contributed to the
success of this session.
2. That we thank the Presbyterian and other friends, of the
homes and hotels of this city, who have made our entertainment
so pleasant and inexpensive.
3. That we thank the pages and all others who have so faith-
fully attended to the minor wants of this body while in session.
That we record our appreciation of the good services of the
daily newspapers, which have so generously kept our work
before the public. We would specially thank the Philadelphia
" Ledger " for its free distribution of copies of to-day's issue to
the members of Synod.
The Permanent Clerk reported that there had been Attendance.
in attendance 157 Ministers, 79 Ruling Elders and 6
Corresponding Members, in all 242.
The following have been excused for absence :
FROM THE PRESENT MEETING.
Elizabeth — Minister Ezra F. Mundy.
Monmouth — Ministers Chas. H. McClellan, D.D., Horace G.
Hinsdale, D.D., Charles Everett, D.D., John H. Bradley, D D.,
Thaddeus Wilson, D.D., and Elder Hugh B Ely.
Morris and O^aw^^— Ministers John H. Scofield, William Hol-
linshed. Baker Smith, D.D.
Newark — Ministers Albert Edwin Keigwin, H. C. Vander-
beck, George L. Curtis.
Ne-du Brunswick — Ministers John Dixon, D.D., Benjamin H.
Everitt, Joseph H. Dulles.
West Jersey — Minister George L. Smith.
30 Minutes of the Synod of New Jersey. (M.,
after wednesday morning.
Elizabeth — Minister John E Stuchell.
AFTER WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
Elizabeth — Elder Edward P. Tenney.
Jersey City — Minister Philo F. Leavens, D.D.
Monmouth — Ministers Ernest F. Hall, Herman C. Fox, D.D.,
Elders Charles E. Hall. M.D., S. H. Ingraham
Morris and Orange — Minister George L Richmond.
New Brunswick — Minister Samuel McLanahan, Elder James
Wilkie.
Newton — Minister James B. Umberger, D.D.
West Jersey— '^Wvi.Kst^xs Arthur W. Spooner, D.D., George W.
Tomson, Elder J. S. Jessup.
AFTER WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Elizabeth — Ministers William R. Richards, D.D., John A.
Liggett, D.D., Elder J. W. Bingener.
7>/(9«W(77<M— Minister Frederick E. Stockwell, Elder J. K.
Chamberlain.
New Brtmswick — Minister James B. Clark.
Newton — Minister William Thomson.
West Jersey— 'EX^^^ P. Kennedy Reeves.
AFTER THURSDAY MORNING.
Elizabeth — Ministers George Buckle, Henry E. Mott, D.D.,
Samuel J. Rowland, L Alstyne Blauvelt, D.D., C. B. Condit.
Elders Joseph Cross, Adrian L3'on, Ira B. Bull, Theron B.
Clark, Joseph H. Exton.
Jersey OVjk— Ministers Geo. R. Garretson, C. Rudolph Kuebler,
Charles Herr, D.D.. Franklin E. Miller, D.D., Henry C. Cronin,
Elder Garrett De Mott
./>/c«woM/f/i — Elders John H. Pratt, Julius Foster.
Morris and Orange— 'M\Vi\s,\.&rs Theo. F. Chambers, Wm. H.
Woolverton, Elder E. J. Ross.
iWz£/ar-^— Ministers Sartell Prentice, David R. Frazer, D.D..
lidwin Fairley, Elders W. S. Hartshorne, R. R. Beam.
Neiv Brunswick— '^W.nxsX.&x^ '^■A.xw&s W. Rogan, DD.,John B.
Kugler. Thomas S. Long, J. Hendrick de Vries, James W. Van
Dyke, Joseph Howell, Elders L. Freund, Wm. M. Lanning,
George H. Mount, E. C. Sharp.
Newton -E\^&r David R. Hull.
West Jersey— 1sI\vl\s\.^xs Wm. J. Bridges, Heber H. Beadle,
Wm. H. Fishburn, D.D., Elder R. M. Stevenson.
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DURING THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
Elizabeth -Vi\r\\sX^xs Aimer W. Karnell, Eben B. Cobb, D.D.,
Albert E. Wirth, Jacob A. Frey, Elder J. C. Waters.
yifr^^j)/ OYj/— Ministers Jas. H. Owens Samuel R McClements.
TJ/owwom/A — Ministers Henry R. Hall, Jos. E. Curry, Jos. L.
Ewing, Albert G. Bale, Alfred H. Dashiell, D.D., Edward B.
Hodge, D.D., S. C. Dickson, William Moore. George Swain,
D.D.. H. K. Fulton, Jas. A. Matheson, Frank R. Symmes,
Harry W. Haring Elders J. G. Breese, William H. Reid.
Morris and Ora«^<?— Ministers Stanley White, John F. Patter-
son, D D., Asa Wynkoop, John M. Thomas.
Newark — Ministers John Hutchison, Julius H. Wolff, Lyman
W. Allen, D.D., W. B. Greenway.
New Brunswick — Ministers Samuel M. Studdiford, D.D.
Henry C. Cameron, D.D., Lewis W. Mudge, D.D., D. Ruby
Warne, Daniel R. Foster, John T. Duffield, D.D., Titus E.
Davis, Samuel H. Potter, Albert Reid, Elders Frank L. Jane-
way, George S. Harding, Cornelius Shepherd, M.D.
Newton — Ministers J. Edward Grant, John C. Clyde, D.D.,
J. DeHart Bruen, Elder J. B. Brookfield.
West Jersey— yiinxstoxs Henry Reeves, D.D., Robert A. Elwood,
Samuel W. Steckel, R. Hilliard Gage, William V. Louderbaugh,
Frederic R. Brace, D.D. Geo. L. Van Alen, Elder Phcebus W.
Lyon.
The roll was called and the following members were
found absent without excuse :
Elizabeth — Minister Geo. F. Greene, Elders G. L. Headley,
Augustus S Crane, L. N. Lovell, B. B. Vail, Marcus A. Brown.
Jersey OVj/— Minister Henry T. B^atty, Ph.D
Monmouth — Ministers Wm. N. 'Richie, D.D., Jas H. Dunham,
Josiah H. Crawford, S. H. Thompson, LL.D., Elders Paul J.
Styer, Wm. V. Simpson, A. T. Doremus.
Morris and Orange — Minister Edward P. Gardner, Elders
John L. Brown, John M. Crane, Edward H. Williams, S. E.
Young
Newark — Ministers J. Garland Hamner, Jos. F. Folsom,
Elders M. Pier, J. M. Cobb.
New Brunswick — Ministers C. S. Strong, Wm. D. Robeson,
Wm. Allen, Jr., Maitland V. Bartlett, Elders I. S Lowe, Benj.
P. Field, Geo E. Snedeker, John E. Burd, Walter B. Harris,
Uriel B. Titus.
Newton — Elders John H. Young, John S. Stone.
32 Minutes of the Synod of New Jersey. Od.
West Jersey — Ministers J. Bailie Adams John L. Landis, John
E. Peters, Sc.D., J. H. O'Brien, John K Kilbourn, Albert K.
Staiger Isaac H. Condit Walter Everett Smith, Frank S. Bren-
neman, Elders James Watson, H. I. Budd, D. J. Rosston, I.
E. Iszard, Thomas W. Synott.
The minutes of to-day's sessions were read and the
record was approved.
Synod adjourned to meet on the third Tuesday of
October, 1901, in Olivet Church, Atlantic City.
The session closed with the benediction b\- tlie Vice-
Moderator.
JOHN T. KERR,
Rccordiiig Clerk.
WALTER A. BROOKS,
Stated Clerk.
APPENDIX.
I.-NARRATIVE OF THE STATE OF RELIGION IN THE
SYNOD OF NEW JERSEY FOR THE YEAR ENDING
OCTOBER 1 6th, 1900.
There are 328 Presbyterian churches in the State of New Jersey
and 452 ministers The number of communicants is 68,278 The
gain the past year has been 7 churches and 1,053 communicants.
The percentage of increase in membership has been 1.5%, which is
slightly above the gain of the Presbyterian churches throughout
the United States last year, which was 1.2%.
The accessions on confession of faith were 2,951, while last year
they were 2,472, an increase of 479. There was a larger number of
accessions on confession of faith this year in every Presbytery but
Newton, those making the largest gain being New Brunswick and
Newark.
A comparison of benevolent contributions is as follows :
Missionary and benevolent contributions in 1899, . . . $468 387 00
•' ' " " 1900, . . . 405,203 00
A decrease of $63,184 oo
A comparison of congregational expenses results differently :
Congregational expenses, 1899, $903,324 00
1900, 967,488 00
An increase of $64,164 00
The increase in congregational expenses is almost exactlj' equiva.
lent to the decrease in missionary contributions. We gave $63,000
less for others and spent $64,000 more on ourselves. In so doing we
raised the proportion of money for church support to money for
missionary work to more than double. Considerable pride is mani-
fested in the Presbyteries that contributions have been received in
so many churches for all the Boards of the church, and there is
boasting of the absence of " blanks " in the reports. It is no day
of pride and boasting when we take away from the needy that we
may spend it upon ourselves. It should be a day of effort to make
our gifts for missions in better proportion to the money for our own
work.
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34 Narrative. Oct.,
A statement of the growth of the churches of New Jersey during
the last decade, and the facts of the relative progress of the Pres-
byterian Church in the last ten years of the century, ought to be
interesting and instructive. The complete government census of
ten years ago makes possible an accurate comparison. The facts are
as in the following table :
_ Communicants. Communicants, Per cent, of
Churches. „ ,
1890. 1900 Increase.
Roman Catholic, ... 222,274 344,490 55
Episcopal, 3«.io3 40,311 34
Congregational, 4,912 6,534 33
Baptist, 39,760 52,988 31
Methodist, 82,955 96,755 17
Presbyterian, 58,759 68,278 16
Reformed, 24,057 26,880 12
Those figures are somewhat disconcerting to those who love the
Presbj'terian Church, and who have had part in the making of its
history the last ten years. Why is it that our gain is but 16 %,
while that of the Episcopal, Congregational and Baptist Churches
is about twice as rapid? What shall we say of our 16 ^ — next to
the lowest of the churches of New Jersey in rate of increase? We
are the fourth S5'nod of our Church in the number of communicants,
and the fourth in the amount of money we spend. We have a his-
tory of which things are said continually. We had exclusive pos-
session of a considerable portion of the State at one time, and our
churches were vigorous and honored, when we generously allowed
entrance to certain small religious bodies which are now overtaking
us fast. We have the advantage of a large Presbyterian university,
and just outside are two strong Presbyterian cities, one fighting on
the north, the other sleeping at the south. Neither our clergy nor
our people are lacking in ability or worth. They are a devout,
earnest body, fearing God and seeking righteousness. But there is
the 16 % increase: and there is the Episcopal 34 %, and the Con-
gregational 33 % , and the Catholic 55 % . How long shall there be
speech of the strong Presbyterianism of New Jersey ?
This is an account of the state of religion, and our business is to
present facts and not theories. If the Presbyterial narratives gave
us explanations of these facts, we might pass them on to you.
They inform us that in the majority of the churches divine services
have been held regularly, and that in most of them the Shorter
Catechism has been taught faithfully : but they do not suggest the
cause of the slowness of our procedure.
Shall we find it, not in argument nor debate, not in saying to our
brother, "Raca," or, "Thou fool," but alone with God, each heart
knowing its own folly, its own sloth, its own distance from the
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Master? Let us not judge one another an}' more, but judge this
rather, that no man put a stumbling-block in his brother's way,
and that every man present himself a living sacrifice.
The State of New Jersey is one of the best mission fields in the
United States. There is a large population of foreign-born, con-
veniently gathered in cities. Many of them are Protestants, but it
requires work to secure their afiSliation with English churches.
They want their children baptized : they will send them to Sunday-
school. The children will learn English and be in English
churches or in none. For this work we have thousands of Chris-
tian workers coming to us from New York and Philadelphia, and
the villages and hamlets of the country are drained of their best
blood and sent to us for our use in this evangelization. We haven't
the acres of Texas, but we can reach more susceptible people at less
cost and with less trouble than can be done in any Home Mis-
sionary territory of the United States.
But we shut them out of our most attractive churches by the cost
of attendance. We seek for those who can help us and not for those
whom we can help. Our joy is in the ninety and nine just persons
— "nice families" — who need no repentance, and our conscience-
salve in the missions we appoint unto the poor. But there is Synod-
ical Home Missions ? $1,775 to Newark ! Is it half enough to run
one vigorous church ? $2,600 to Jersey City, wherein is also Hobo-
ken ! We come to Synod and clap our hands over some |i8,ooo for
the Lord's work among the million and three-quarters of the souls
of New Jersey !
Narratives have been received from the eight home Presbyteries.
The several Committees have done their work faithfully on the
basis of the usual narrative blanks, and the result is the usual
information that there are few societies of men and a great many of
women, and that the temporalities are for the most part managed
by Boards of Trustees, and financial obligations are faithfully met.
So far as there is any color or tone to these documents it is of slight
encouragement for a slightly better year than last, and a feeling
that a vague something is wanting. There is need of spiritual
awakening in the churches of New Jersey, of less pride and more
prayer, of deeper consecration and more thought with the Master
who moulds men into fellow.ship with His sufferings and conformity
with His death.
JOHN M. THOMAS,
C/iainnan.
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n-NECROLOGICAL REPORT.
Fourteen members of the Synod have entered into rest the past
year, as follows : One each from the Presbyteries of Hlizabeth,
Monmonth, Morris and Orange, Newton and West Jersey, and three
each from the Presbj'teries of Jersey City, Newark and New Bruns-
wick. Ten of these had passed the limit of three score years and
ten, and five that of four score years. The average age was a frac-
tion over seventy-four jears.
/. — Elizabeth.
JOHN CHAMBERS RANKIN, D.D.,
Was born in Greensboro, N. C, May i8th, 1S16. He graduated
from the famous Chapel Hill Preparatory School, and took his B.
A. degree from the University of North Carolina in 1836. He
engaged in teaching for a short time, after which he entered the
Princeton Theological Seminary, graduating in iiS39. He was
ordained sive titulo by the Presbj'tery of Orange, July iSth, 1839.
One year later he sailed as a missionary to India, where he remained
until 1848, when, on account of impaired health he was forced to
return home. After returning from India, Dr. Rankin took up his
residence in Elizabeth, N. J., and for six months supplied the pul-
pit of the First Presbyterian Church during the absence of its pastor.
He was during that time and subsequently for three years employed
as an agent of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions. In
1851 he accepted a call to the Presbyterian Church, Basking Ridge,
N. J. This most happy and successful pastorate continued until
July 29th, 1895. His mental powers remained unimpaired and he
continued to preach as opportunity offered until his last brief ill-
ness. He passed away April 24th, 190O.
Dr. Rankin was possessed of fine physique, being six feet three
inches in height, and withal well proportioned. His presence was
dignified, his voice strong and clear, and his personality winning.
In character he combined firmness and sj^mpathy and charity. He
was an evangelical and scriptural preacher of unusual force and
earnestness. He was a good pastor, a wise and faithful presbyter.
For fifteen years he was Stated Clerk of the Presb3'tery of Elizabeth.
He was of the strictest school of Calvinists in theology, but pro-
gressive and alive to all that concerned the extension of the King-
dom. His active efforts were continually put forth in behalf of
Foreign and Home Missions, S3-stematic beneficence, evangelistic
work and temperance. He was twice married. His first wife was
Sarah T. Comfort, daughter of Rev. David Comfort, fifty years
pastor of the Presbyterian church, Kingston, N. J. Mrs. Rankin
broke down while in India, and never afterwards recovered her
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health. She died in 1867. Four children were born to therii in
India, Walter L , Sarah T., Edward P., and John C, all of whom
survive him.
In 1870 Dr. Rankin was married to Mrs. N. C. Scales, who sur-
vives him. In 1867 he received the degree of Doctor of Divinitj'
from the College of New Jersey. He was the author of a book called
"The Coming of the Lord," and an occasional contributor to the
Princeton Review.
II.— Jersey City'.
VERNON BOND CARROLL
Was born in Baltimore, Md,, in 1846. He received the degree of
B.A. from Rutgers College, in 1868, and graduated from the New
Brunswick Theological Seminary in 1871. He was ordained May
25th, 1871, by the Raritan Classis. From 1871 to 1873 he was pastor
of the Reformed Church, Pottersville, N. J. From 1873 to 1878 he
supplied the Reformed Church Chapel, 7th avenue and 54th street,
New York City. He was pastor of the Reformed Church, Warwick,
N. Y., from 1878 to 1888. In 1888 he accepted a call to the Presby-
terian Church, Tenafly, N. J., where he remained until June 2d, 1896.
Subsequently he made his home in Ridgefield, N. J., and for a
short time served the church of Amenia, N. Y. Mr. Carroll's death
occurred December 21st, 1899, the result of a railroad accident.
He was a good man, faithful in all his ofiBces as a preacher, pastor
and presbyter. He was an eflBcient member of the Committee on
Synodical Home Missions.
A widow and four children survive him.
WILLIAM E. WESTERVELT
Passed away, at a good old age, March loth, 1900, in Norwood,
N. J. He was born near Paterson, N. J., January 17th, 1829, the
son of Peter Abraham and Catherine Jerolemon Westervelt. He
studied the arts privately, and spent some years in teaching in
Paterson, N. J. He entered Princeton Seminary in 1854, taking
the full three years' course. The Presbytery of Passaic licensed
him to preach the gospel April 22d, 1857. He was ordained by the
Presbytery of Newton, April 15th, 1858, being at the same time
installed pastor of the church at Bloomsbury, N. J. In the interval
between his licensure and ordination he had labored as a home mis-
sionary in Windham, Conn. His pastoral relation was dissolved
July 2d, 1861, and he became stated supply of the First Church,
Burlington Iowa, until April, 1864. Moved by patriotic impulse,
he entered the army as chaplain, under the U. S. Christian Com-
38 Necrological Report. Ocl.,
mission. After the war, he was pastor of the Presbyterian Church,
South Aniboy, N. J., from November 8th, 1865, to June 22d. 1870;
of the church at New Hamburg, N. Y., from October 13th, 1870, to
October 19th, 1876 ; .stated supply at Millerton, N. Y , from April,
1877, to April, 18S0. During the year 18S0 he worked in the U. S.
Census ofl^ce, New York City. For one year he .served the church
at Chesapeake, Del. His next charge was at Roxborough, Phila.,
from November 30th, 1881, to October 5th, 1886. He was stated
supply in various churches in Philadelphia, from 1886 to 1889.
He then became pastor of the church at Windham, Mass., from
December 23d, 1890, to April 21st, 1S96 In 1896 he returned to
Philadelphia and became assistant pastor of the Mariner's Church,
but soon after accepted a call to become stated supply' of the church
at Norwood, N. J., which church he continued to serve until his
death. He was a man of earnest spirit and loved to preach the
gospel of Jesus Christ.
Mr. We-stervelt was life director of the American Bible Society.
At the time of his death he was Moderator of the Presbyterj' of
Jersey City. One who knew him intimately, writes : "He was a
man of quiet firmness, orthodox, devout, faithful, useful." He
wrought for forty-three years in the ministry.
He was twice married : (i) August 26th, 1857, in Morristown, N.
J., to Miss Martha Ann Dayton, who died November 18th, 1866 ; (2)
December 17th, 1867, in Princeton N. J., to Miss Emeline Lane
Jerolemon, who survives him, with one daughter of the first mar-
riage
ISAAC PIERSON STRYKER
Died September 2Sth, 1S99, at Devon, Pa., aged 84 years. He was
born in Orange, New Jersey, in the year 1815. He was educated at
Oneida Institute, N. Y. He practiced law for a short time, but
feeling himself called to the holy ministrj', entered Auburn Semi-
nary in 1837. He studied for two years in Auburn, and one year in
Yale Seminary, graduating from the latter iu 1840 He was ordained
by the Presbytery of Steuben, 1843. He served the following
churches: Watkins, N. Y., 1842 to 1846; Vernon, N. Y., 1847 to
1852 ; Hoboken, N. J , 1852 to 1855 ; Urbana, 111., 1856 to 1861 ; New
Milford, Pa., 1863 to 1864; Montrose, Pa., 1864. From 1864 to 1865
he served as chaplain in the United States Army. The latter 3-ears
of his life were quietly passed at Perth Amboy, N. J.
///. — 3Ion mouth .
FULLERTON RECK HARBAUGH,
Son of Samuel George and Catherine Bentz Harbaugh, was born
April 22d, 1829, in Middletown, Md. His preparatory studies were
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taken at Newark Academy, Delaware. He graduated from the
College of New Jersey in 185 1. While in college, and at the age of
twenty, he made a profession of his faith in Christ. The same
year in which he graduated from the College he entered the Semi-
nary in Princeton, where he studied theology two years. He was
licensed by the Presbytery of New Brunswick, April 27th, 1853,
and ordained by the same October 26th, 1853, and installed pastor
of the church at Red Bank, N. J. His pastoral relation with this
church was dissolved October 3d, 1854, and on November ist fol-
lowing he was installed pastor of the church in Burlington, N. J.
The pastorate continued until September 28th, 185S. His subse-
quent pa.storates were over the church of Hackettstown, N. J., from
November i6th, 1858, to October ist, i86r ; the Sixth Church,
Philadelphia, from October 14th, 1861, to October 4th, 1869 ; the First
Church, Belvidere, N. J., from December 4th, 1872, to February 19th,
1874, and for the second time over the church of Red Bank, N. J.,
from Ma}' 20th, 1874, to April 13th, 1879 Advancing years and
enfeebled health now made it necessary for him to cease from active
work. He was made Pastor Emeritus, and an annuity was pro-
vided for him. He continued his home in Red Bank until his death,
which took place February 22d, 1900, in the 71st year of his age.
Mr. Harbaugh was a man of scholarly attainments and studious
habits. He was an able expositor of the Word, and a kind and
faithful pastor.
He was married May 30th, 1853, at Trenton, N. J., to Mrs. Ellen
Burrows (Potts) Vandegrift, who died July i8th, 1882. One daughter
survives him
IV. — Moms and Orange.
ROBERT AIKMAN, D.D.,
Was born in New York City, June 29th. 1816. At the age of four-
teen he entered business, to which he intended to devote his life.
But after his conversion, seven years later, the current of his life
was changed, and he turned his attention to the gospel ministry, to
which he believed himself to be clearly called. Preparation for this
life-work was at once begun in the old Cornelius Institute in New
York, under the tuition of the Rev. Dr. John I. Owen. He grad-
uated from Yale College, and afterwards entered Union Theological
Seminary, N. Y., where he graduated in 1847. I^ the same year
he was licensed by the Fourth Presbytery of New York, and
ordained by the Congregational Association of Rhode Island, in
whose bounds he spent two years as a missionary. Later he became
assistant pastor in the First Presbyterian Church, Troy, N. Y. In
1852 he was invited to become the first pastor of the Third Presby-
terian Church of Elizabeth, N. J. Here he continued to labor until
1869. In that year he was called to the church in Madison, N. J.,
40 Necrological Report. Oct.,
from which, after a fruitful ministry of twenty five years, he
resigned by reason of advanced age and enfeebled health. His min-
istry covered nearly half a century, and was chiefly spent in two
pastorates.
Ivong will Dr. Aikman be remembered for the wisdom of his
counsels the efficiency of his labois, the influence of his clean char-
acter, and the strength and sweetness of his personality' In the
Synod of New Jersey, of which in 1S71 he was Moderator, and in
the Presbj'tery of Morris and Orange he occupied positions of
responsibility and usefulness. As Chairman of the Church Exten-
sion Committee of Synod he spent his vacations in visiting new
fields along the coast. He was President of the Synod's Board of
Trustees for many years. The cause of temperance was dear to his
heart, and in this and other reforms he took an active part.
He died May 12th, 1900. A widow and one son survive him.
V. — Newark.
WILLIAM FINNEY JUNKIN, D.D , LL.D.,
Was born in Philadelphia, Pa., May ist, 1831. His father was the
Rev. George Junkin, D.D., LL.D., eminent in his day as a minister
and educator. He received his collegiate education at Washington
College, Va. (now Washington and Lee University), graduating in
1851. He studied theology in Princeton Seminary, taking the full
covirse of three years. He was licensed by the Presbytery of New
York, May, 1854, and ordained by the Presbytery of Montgomery,
June 3d, 1855 ; serving as pastor of the church of Falling Spring,
Va,, from 1855 to 1857. He became pastor of the First Church,
Danville, Ky., in 1868, continiiing the work until 1876. He then
^1 accepted a call to the GlQbe Street Church (now Washington),
Charleston, S. C, where he remained until 1887. During his stay
in that city he was President of the Board of Trustees of the High
School. In 18S8 he received a call to the pastorate of the church of
Montclair, N. J., which charge he served ably and acceptabl}' until
the day of his death, April gth, igoo. He was a man of learning,
ability and worth. His alma mater recognizing his scholarship
conferred upon him, in 1875, the honorary title of D.D., and the
South Western University of Tennessee honored him in 1S91 with
the literary title of LL.D.
Dr. Junkin inherited a devotion to Presbyterianisni. The Junkins
have long been known for a defense of its doctrines and polity, and
Dr. William Junkin showed the spirit of his ancestors in his
loyalty to Calvinism. He was none the less a friend of education.
Progressive in spirit, he was ever alive to the questions of the day,
and by pen apd voice exerted a wide influence. He was a member
iQoo. Necrological Report. 41
of the last Pan-Presbyterian Council and took an active part in its
counsels.
A widow, two sons and two daughters survive him.
CHARLES EUGENE KNOX, D.D.,
Was born in Knoxboro, N. Y., December 27th. 1833. He graduated
from Hamilton College in the class of 1856. He studied theology in
Auburn Seminary in 1856-7, and in Union Theological Seminary
1857-9. He was tutor in Hamilton College in 1859-60. He was
licensed by the Presbytery of Newark in 1859, ^"^ ordained by the
same June 8th. 1864. He was pastor-elect of the Reformed Church,
Utica N. Y., in 1860-2 ; and stated supply of South Street Presby-
terian Church, Oswego, in 1862-3 ; of the church in Morristown,
N. J., in 1863-4. He was installed pastor of the First Church,
Bloomfield, N. J., in 1864, the relation continuing until 1873, when
he was called to the Presidency of the German Theological School
of Newark. This position he continued to fill until his death, which
occurred at Point Pleasant, N. J., April 30th, 1900.
Dr. Knox was a man of wide scholarship, indomitable will and
earnest Christian consecration His presence and counsels in Synod
will be greatly missed. Especially must his loss be felt in his own
Presbytery and the Theological School with which he was so long
identified. For that institution he labored with indefatigable zeal.
Its great and growing needs were ever on his heart, and for it he
pleaded with an eloquence born of the deep conviction that the work
of the Newark German School was an indispensable adjunct in the
evangelization of the foreign population of our country. To him
was due in large measure the continuance and growth of that
school. In its future usefulness he will continue to live and speak.
The College of New Jersey honored him with the title of D.D.
in 1874.
A widow and four children survive him.
WILLIAM WOODBRIDGE EDDY, D.D.,
Was born at Penn Yan, N. Y., December i8th, 1825. He took his
degree of B A. from Williams College in 1845, and graduated from
Union Theological Seminary, New York City, in 1850. He was
licensed by the Presbytery of Newark in 1849, and ordained by the
same September iSth, 1851. He went as a missionary to Syria
under the American Board in 185 1, and labored in the station at
Aleppo until 1854. He was then transferred to Sidon, where he
remained until 1874. In 1875 t"^ was appointed professor in the
Theological School in Beirut, in which work he continued until his
death, January 26th, 1900. He was in America from i860 to 186^,
and again in 1874-5.
42 NECROtOGICAL REPORT. Oct.,
The degree of D.D. was conferred on him b}' the College of New
Jersey in 1874.
Dr. Eddy stood in the first rank of that distinguished band of
men that have lent such peculiar character to the Syrian Mission.
Ripe scholarship combined with noble Christian enthusiasm gave
him ever-widening influence in the field to which he consecrated
his life. Surelj' a prince and a great man has fallen this day in
Israel.
A widow and five children survive him, four of whom are on the
mission field.
VI. — New Brunswick.
SAMUEL JOHN MILLIKEN
Entered into rest May 15th, 1900. Death resulted from an operation
for appendicitis in the Imperial University Hospital Tokio, Japan.
He was born in Lewistown, Pa., September 27th, 1826 He gradu-
ated from the College of New Jersey in 1847. He afterward studied
two years in the Theological Seminarj' at Princeton. His health
failing, he went South and taught school at Fort George Island.
Florida, for the year 1850-1. In April, 1853, he was ordained bj'
the Presbytery of Florida, and from 1854- 1858 seived as stated
supply the churches of Bainbridge and Mineral Springs, Ga. In
1858 he was installed pastor in Quincy, Fla., where he remained
until 1861. His strong Union sentiments necessitated his coming
North, and in 1861 he accepted a call to the church in Newtown,
Pa. This pastorate continued until 1866. From 1866 to 1S70 he
was pastor at Acaderaia, Pa.; and from 1870 to 1875 at Sunburj^ Pa.
In the latter year he accepted the position of missionary of the
Presbytery of Philadelphia, North, which he held for two years.
As a result of this work the Ann Carmichael Church Philadelphia,
and the churches at Ambler and North Wales were organized. The
first of these churches called him as pastor in 1877, which relation
continued until 1883. In 1884 he was called to the Fox Chase
Church, Philadelphia, where he remained until 1891, from which
pastorate he accepted the charge at Titusville. N. J., which church
he served from 1891 to 1897. He had now been more than fort}-
years in the active work of the ministrj-, and advancing years and
failing health led him to resign the pastorate. Not content with
inactivity, however, his intense missionarj^ zeal led him to far-off
Japan to visit his daughter, a missionary. Here he remained
working as opportunity afforded, preaching through an interpreter,
and making extended tours through the country. Being speciall}^
concerned for the young men of Japan, he taught two weeklj' Bible
classes into which manj- were gathered. It was in the midst of
this useful work that the call of the Master came to him.
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Mr. Milliken was a laborious servant of his Lord, never weary
in well-doing. He was endowed with a kindly nature and was
lovable more than most men. He had a catholic spirit, and loved
the whole Church of Christ and his brethren of every name. As a
presbyter he was most faithful and active. His zeal for the work of
Christ in heathen lands made him a fitting Chairman of the Foreign
Missions Committee, in whose behalf he gave without stint of his
time and labors.
A widow, two daughters and one son survive him.
WILLIAM HENRY GREEN, D.D., LL.D.,
Helena Professor of Oriental and Old Testament Literature, died at
his residence in Princeton, N. J., February loth, 1900. He was the
son of George Smith and Sarah Kennedy Green, and was born at
Groveville. N. J., January 27th, 1825 While he was a child, his
parents removed to Trenton. He graduated from Lafayette College
when fifteen years of age. While in college he made a profession
of his faith in Christ, and united with the First Presbyterian Church
in Easton, Pa. For two years he was a tutor in Lafayette College,
and during the academic year 1843-4 held the position of adjunct
Professor of Mathematics He graduated from Princeton Theo-
logical Seminary in 1846, and the same year was chosen instructor
in Hebrew in the Seminary. He was licensed by the Presbytery of
New Brunswick, P'ebruary 3d, 1846. From September 26th, 1847,
he acted as stated supply of the First Church, Princeton, for six
months ; and of the Second Church, February, 1848, to September,
1849. He was ordained as an evangelist by the Presbytery of New
Brunswick, May 24th, 1848. He was installed pastor of the Central
Church, Philadelphia, May i6th, 1849. This relation was dissolved
Jul}' 7th, 1 85 1, in order that he might accept the professorship in
Biblical and Oriental Literature in Princeton Seminary. In this
position he continued until his death, almost forty-nine years. As
Dr. Green's first appointment as instructor in Hebrew was previous
to the deaths of Drs. Alexander and Miller, his term of service
covered some portion of the service of all the professors who had,
up to the time of his death, been connected with the Seminary,
excepting only Dr. John Breckenridge, whose incumbency lasted
only three years. He was senior professor after the death of Dr.
Charles Hodge, in 1878
Dr. Green was the recipient of man}- honors. He was Librarian
of the Seminary from 185 1 to 1S71. In 1S6S he was elected to suc-
ceed Dr. John Maclean as President of the College of New Jersey,
but declined the honor. He was a member of the American Com-
mittee on the Revision of the English Bible, and Chairman of the
Old Testament Section. He was Moderator of the General Assem-
44 Necrological Report. Oct.,
bly in 1891, and Chairman of the Committee on the Revision of the
Confession of Faith. Princeton bestowed on him the honorary title
of D.D. in 1857. In 1884 he received the same degree, in person,
from the University of Edinburgh. Rutgers College conferred the
literary title of LL.D. in 1873 He was a Trustee of Princeton
University from 1868 until his death.
Dr. Green's first venture in literary activity was a review of Keil
on Joshua, publivShed in 1850 in the Biblical Repertory and Prince-
ton Review. His labors in this line continued for fifty years, and
the value of the volumes of that Review and its successors is largely
due to the learned contributions of Dr. Green. It is not necessar}^
to name the long list of his publications, most of which are familiar
to Bible students. The books for which he will be most remem-
bered, perhaps, are " The Higher Criticism of the Pentateuch " and
" The Unity of the Book of Genesis."
As a scholar, a teacher and preacher Dr Green stands pre-eminent.
Could any mortal ask a higher tribute than that paid to Dr. Green
in the volume that commemorates the celebration of his fiftieth
anniversary as professor ?
Dr. Green was twice married. His first wife was Miss Mary
Elizabeth Colwell, to whom he was married in Philadelphia, June
24th, 1S52, and who died March 29th, 1854. His second wife was
Miss Elizabeth Hayes, of Alleghany, Pa., to whom he was married
April 28th, 1858. His widow and two married daughters survive
him.
JOHN MURPHY ROGERS
Was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, March iSth, 1818.
His father, William L. Rogers, was an army officer in the war of
1S12, and removed with his family to Princeton, N. J., some time
prior to 1836. He graduated from the College of New Jersey in
1837. Afterwards he studied law, but finding himself called to the
ministry, he abandoned his chosen profession, and entered the
Princeton Seminary, and graduated in 1842. He was ordained by
the Presbytery of West Jersey May 15th, 1844, and installed pastor
at Woodbury, N. J., where he remained until 1S47. In 1850 he
became pastor at Middletown Point (now Matawan), which pastor-
ate continued until 1867. He then removed to Princeton, where he
remained for two years without a charge ; but in 1873 he became
pastor in Morrisville, Pa., which church he served until 1877, mak-
ing his home meantime in Princeton. From 1878 to 1893 he served
as Chaplain of the New Jersey State Prison, Trenton, N. J. fie
then returned to his birthplace, Machodoc, Westmoreland County,
Va., where he peacefully passed aw-aj' November 19th, 1899, in the
eighty-second year of his age.
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Mr. Rogers was a man of retiring disposition, and little known
by members of even his own Presbytery. To the few who were
admitted into a closer friendship he was greatly endeared. In all
his pastorates he was distinguished hy fidelity to his work. He
was held in affection by the criminals in the State Prison, with
whom he was brought into close personal contact. Not a few trace
their conversion and reformation to him.
VII. — Newton .
JOSEPH C. CROMACK '
Died of pleuro-pneumonia in the Ministers' Home, Perth Amboy,
May i2th, 1900. He was born in Boston, Mass.,. May i6th, 1812.
His early life was a hard struggle with poverty. He was converted
at the age of twenty-one, and at once determined to become a
minister of the gospel. He got what education he could at Wilbra-
ham Mass., but never received either a collegiate or theological
training He was licensed to preach by a Congregational Associa-
tion in 1834, and began his ministry in Rochester, N. H. He served
churches also in Dover, Winchester and London, in the same State.
In Massachusetts he was pastor of churches in Natic, Marshfield
and Worcester. His health failing, he was obliged to intermit
preaching for a time. Upon the breaking out of the war he enlisted
in the Nineteenth Massachusetts Regiment, and was transferred to
the Twenty-second. After nine months' service he was honorably
discharged on account of physical disability. After the war he
preached in Michigan, Missouri and Ohio, serving a Presbyterian
church in Salem O., in 1884-5. He was a Congregationalist until
1886. In 1888 he joined the Newton Presbytery. For the last eight
years of his life he was disabled from preaching, and lived quietly
with his wife in the Home in Perth Amboy. He was twice married,
the first time in 1836, to Miss Mary Claugh, of London, N. H. His
second wife was Charlotte S. Landfear, of Hartford, Conn., to whom
he was married in Winsted, Conn., July 28th, 1885. A married
daughter survives him, and his widow.
There are testimonials from churches which he has served, speak-
in warm appreciation and affection of him.
VIII.— West Jersey.
GEORGE WARRINGTON
Was born in Dover, Del., December 13th, 1842. He graduated from
Amherst College in 1862. He taught for a time, but soon enlisted
in the army and served in the ranks until the close of the war. He
entered the Seminary at Princeton in 1867, and took a four years'
46 Necrological Report. Oct.,
course. He was licensed A])ril i8th, 1869, by the Presbytery of
New Brunswick ; and on May 9th, 1871, ordained by the Presbytery
of West Jersey and installed pastor of the churches of Glassboro
and Bunker Hill. After a pastorate of one year he became stated
supply of the churches of Berlin, Atco and Waterford, 1872-3. In
1872 he was installed pastor of the Bald Eagle and Nittany
churches, Beech Creek, Pa., where he labored until 1874, when he
accepted a call to Manalapan, N. J., which relation continued until
1880. He then removed to Birmingham, Iowa, where he was pastor
of a Presbyterian church six years, from 1882 to 1888. He was in
1888-9, ^" editor, in Beaver Falls. Pa. In 1893 he took charge of
the Fairfield Church, Fairton, N. J., which he resigned in 1897.
Most of the time subsequent was passed in Princeton, N. J., where
he engaged in special study and took the degree of B.A./
Shortly before his death his health became so broken that he
sought rest in the Perth Amboy Home, where he passed awaj' Sep-
tember ist, 1900.
Mr. Warrington was a lo3al Presbyterian and a thoughtful.
Scriptural preacher. Bodily infirmities placed serious limitations
upon him, and so far as strength allowed he fulfilled the obligations
of his holy calling.
A married daughter survives him.
SYLVESTER W. BEACH,
Chairman.
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m— REPORT OF THE PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON SYN-
ODICAL HOME MISSIONS.
The members of your Permanent Committee on Synodicai Home
Missions, in presenting this their Fourteenth Annual Report,
desire once again to lift up their hearts in thanksgiving and praise.
During the past year we have raised more money than ever before,
we have expended more money than ever before, we have done
more good along wider and more varied lines, we have met every
bill at the moment it was due, we have not paid a penny for interest,
and we have increased our balance in the treasury by the sum of
$72.20. Not unto us not unto us, but unto Him be the glory.
But before we grow hilarious in our rejoicing, let us look for a
little at the way in which this result has been accomplished. It
may be that a few moments of serious reflection may cause some of
us to rejoice, if not " with trembling," yet certainly with .some
little humiliation and fear.
It will be recalled that, at the last Synod, your Committee was
ordered to make an advance. We were not, you said, to prosecute
the work in the way in which we had been prosecuting it, viz., by
mercilessly applying the knife cutting off the year previous, for
example, " a cold $200" from the least amount which each Presby-
tery had said that it absolutely needed for necessary work in its
portion of the State ; but we were to grant to each Presbytery the
amount which it asked for, and, by increasing the quota in a num-
ber of Presbyteries, and by putting forth additional effort in all,
were to raise the aggregate sum required, even though it should
exceed by over $1300 the highest sum which had ever been raised
before. We were somewhat startled by the order, we will admit,
but as loyal New Jersey Presbyterians we addressed ourselves to our
task. And what has been the result ? We have not been able to
accomplish that which we were instructed to accomplish. Indeed,
only four of our Presbyteries, viz., Elizabeth, Monmouth, Morris
and Orange, and West Jersey have raised their quota, while New
Brunswick has fallen behind $84. 82, Newton, $142 56, Jersey City,
$178.96, and Newark, $738.63, making a total deficiency from these
Presbyteries of $1,144.97, o^" subtracting the amount of the excess
of the other Presbyteries, a net deficiency $1,034.85
How, then, you ask, with such a failure to reach the appointed
goal, is your Committee able to .say, as it has jvist done, that for the
fourteenth successive year in its history it has paid all bills and
has a balance in the treasury?
Partly, because certain of our churches — noticeably in the Pres-
bytery of Morris and Orange — have not, for various reasons,
required all which was allotted to them ; but mainly because seven
48 SvNoniCAL Home Missiqxs. Oct.,
out of our eight Presbyteries have refrained from usinjj all which
they might have used. For when, as the year advanced it became
apparent to the representatives of these Presb5teries or your Per-
manent Committee that the sum which Synod had started out to
raise was not to be raised, while they renewedly buckled down to
the task of besieging pastors and churches to come up to the help
of the Lord in this noble cause, they also addressed themselves to
the task of cutting down the amount which their Presbytery was to
ask from S3aiod's fund, and in this were so successful that these
Presbyteries have refrained from drawing from the fund the sum of
$927.45. In other words, had each Presbyter}' in the Synod used
last year the full amount which it was authorized and expected to
use, instead of having as we now do a good balance in the treasury,
we would be bemoaning the fact of a considerable debt.
In this connection, also, the work of two of our Pre.sbyteries is
worthy of especial mention.
We refer to the Presbyteries of Monmouth and West Jersey. It
will be recalled that in ordering the advance of last fall. Synod
made provision for the advance, in part at least, b}- increasing the
rate of apportionment in certain of our Presbyteries. And upon
none of our Presb3'teries did this increase fall more heavilj' than
upon the Presbyteries of Monmouth and West Jerse}' (the two
Presbyteries which, from the beginning, have drawn most from this
fund), and in which Presbyteries the rate was raised from 22 to 26
cents per member. But most nobly have these Presbyteries
responded to the appeal. Both of them have raised their full quota
this year, even at the advanced rate. And in doing this Monmouth
has exceeded its gift of the previous j-ear by S244.96, and West
Jersey by $300.43. Who can estimate the work which this advance
in these Presbyteries has required on the part of the Chairmen of
their Presbyterial Committees ? And do you wonder, when it was
all accomplished and the last dollar had been paid in, that the
veteran worker of Monmouth Presb3-tery should write to the treas-
urer of the fund : " The agony is over. I am tired."
Nor should we fail to make honorable mention, in this connec-
tion, of the Presbytery of New Brunswick, the rate of which was
increased from twenty-seven to thirty cents per member, and which,
though it did not quite reach the goal, exceeded its gift of the pre-
vious year bj' the sum of $90.12 And Newton raised S77.21 more
than last year. And Morris and Orange $59. 34. While even our
Missionary Presbj-ter}- of Corisco did not fail to send in its usual
gift.
In this connection, further, it may be interesting to be told that
of all the 325 churches in the Synod but nineteen failed this 3-ear
to contribute to our work.
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Still further, your Committee would report that they have dis-
tributed, in the prosecution of their work, about 17,000 cards and
envelopes — one each, as a sample, to each of the ministers and
elders in the State, and the rest for use in at least 100 of our 325
churches. They are persuaded that this distribution of literature
has done good.
They have further aided, through this fund, no less than 102
fields— a good increase over last year. And can report as having
been added to our aid-receiving churches, on confession of their
faith, 518 souls : 12 in the Presbytery of Newton, 39 in the Presby-
tery of Elizabeth, 52 in the Presbytery of New Brunswick, 58 in the
Presbytery of Morris and Orange, 76 in the Presbytery of Mon-
mouth, 84 in the Presbytery of Newark, 90 in the Presbytery of
Jersey City, and 107 in the Presbytery of West Jersey.
As further items of especial interest in individual Presbyteries :
Elizabeth reports the organization of one church and the great
reviving of another.
Jersey City speaks of one of its mission churches as "breaking
out of its many perplexities and to our surprise and joy, settling a
pastor." of a work among a " colony of 600 Armenian refugees in
West Hoboken, unique in interest," and of good work done for the
intelligent colored people in Paterson, and of similar work inaugu-
rated in Jersey Qity.
Monmouth rejoices in a new church organized " at West Manto-
loking, consisting of fishermen yachtmen and life-savers, who
raised a thousand dollars for their church building, ' ' of two churches
which have secured manses, and of heroic and successful efforts in
several churches to reduce burdensome debts.
Morris and Orange acknowledges that some of its aid receiving
churches surpass those more able to care for themselves in the num-
ber of those who are added to their membership on confession of
their faith, and rejoices in an evident disposition on the part of cer-
tain of its feeble churches to repair and beautify their church
buildings.
Newark, which has "two German, two English, one African
and one Italian church now under its care," speaks of a new par-
sonage built for each of its German churches during the past j'ear,
of a colored church free from debt after renovating its building and
nearer self-support than ever before, of three missions started in
Italy by members of its Italian church who had returned to their
native land, and of four ministers already sent out by this same
church and another now studying in preparation.
New Brunswick is greatly encouraged by the work which has
been done in its aid-receiving churches during the year ; the Italian
Mission in Trenton, for example, having added thirty-three to its
membership on confession of their faith since the mission was
50 Synodicai, Home Missions. Oct.,
organized a year ago last May. "The examination of these new
members," says the chairman of the Committee, " was most thor-
ough, and they showed an intelligent understanding of the way of
salvation through Christ alone and a sincere determination, by
God's help, to live a consistent Christian life."
Newton aided last year "eight fields, most of them having one or
more cut-stations or school-house appointments. Six of the.se are
in a population mainly agricultural, one in an iron manufacturing
village and one in a mining community. Several of these were
once much stronger than now, but the exodus of the younger and
more enterprising people to the cities, the passing away of the old
families who have been more or less identified with the past history
of the churches and localities, and the transfer of the ownership or
occupancy of the farms to a different class of people, have greatly
reduced both the membership and financial ability of these chiirches.
Only one of them gives promise of reaching self-support at an early
date. Six, once aided from Synod's fund, are now independent of
it. Only one of our mission churches gives less than $6.50 per
member for its pastor's support. The smallness of the salarj' paid
and the limited field of labor are causes of frequent changes in the
pastorate and hindrances to growth."
West Jersey speaks of a special outpouring of the Spirit upon
one of its churches in which forty were added to the church on
confession of their faith ; of extra efforts to urge upon all its aid-
receiving churches the duty of self-support, to which efforts eight
churches have made gratifying response ; of remarkable growth in
two of its fields in Atlantic City, and of an interest in the work
throughout the Presbytery which is all that could be desired.
The work of your Committee in the various Presbyteries of the
Synod, you will perceive from this review of some of its more
prominent features, is varied, wide-reaching, important and increas-
ing. It never demanded more wisdom, consecration and energy,
and it never presented a more encouraging outlook.
During the past year your Committee has made one change in the
prosecution of its work which ought here to be mentioned, though
it will appear to better advantage in the detailed report of the
Treasurer, which will soon be given. We have advanced bj^ two or
three days the payment of bills due on October ist, so that these
bills were paid prior to October ist. And, because of this, we are
able to report the exact balance in the treasury at the end of the
fiscal year. Hitherto we have been accustomed to pay these bills,
due on October ist, a/ier October ist, as a strict interpretation of
the Plan under which we are working would require us to do. This
custom has given rise to considerable misapprehension and made
necessary no little explanation, not every one understanding that
much of the large balance which the Treasurer of this fund has
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been in the habit of reporting to Synod was due for services ren-
dered in the previous fiscal year, and, indeed, at the time of the
meeting of Synod, already expended. Now, by paying every bill
for the year, before closing our books on October ist, we are able to
exhibit our exact situation at the time of the meeting of Synod and
thus more intelligently to plan for the work. This change, which
has required considerable additional labor, especially on the part of
our eflBcient Treasurer, will, we are sure, commend itself to every
member of Synod.
The reference which we have just made to the Plan under which
we are now working brings up to our attention another change
which, with your permission, we would be glad to make. Our
Plan for Synodical Home Missions, adopted by the Synod of New
Jersey on October 19th, 1886, was manifestly intended to be, for the
most part at least, a continuation of the Sustentation Scheme of
the Home Board. There were feeble churches in rural and other
localities which needed aid and to which the aid of the Synod was
to be extended. The Plan of Synodical Home Missions provided
for these. It did indeed make some provision for mission work
in destitute communities, but it did not emphasize this work.
Sustaining that which was already in existence, rather than build-
ing up that which had no existence, was its thought. But since
the adoption of this Plan the whole nature of the work has changed.
We still have scores of long-established churches which, because
of deaths, removals and other causes, have become depleted, which
must be helped. And we have also multitudes of unreached for-
eigners pouring into our State and gathering in our newly-started
manufacturing localities. And besides these, along the lines of
our great railroads, suburban towns are rapidly springing into
existence where a little help, wisely given now, will result in a
strong, self-supporting church in the near future.
This new phase of our work makes necessary, in the judgment of
your Committee, a slight change in the wording of our Plan. And
in addition to this there are two or three things in the Plan which
an experience of fourteen years has taught us may be improved.
We have, therefore, with considerable care, gone over the Plan, 'and
expect at the proper time, to present our conclusions for your con-
sideration and, if in your judgment they are wise, for your adoption.
One item further. In the early part of the past fiscal year your
Committee was distressed by the announcement that the efificient
Treasurer of this fund, the Hon, Wm. M. Lanning, had been com-
pelled by the pressure of his professional and other engagements to
relinquish the Treasurership. He ' ' would nominally remain Treas-
urer," he said, "to the end of the year, and would hold himself
responsible for the care of the funds ; but the work of the position
must be performed by an assistant ; and in the meantime we must
52
Synodical Home Missions. Od.^
cast about for his successor." We were like tho.se who had been
struck ; for, far better than any one else, we knew the invaluable
nature of the services which Judge Lanning had rendered. So, all
tlirough the past year, while Wm. M. Lanning has been in name
and by law legally the Treasurer of the fund, the large and increas-
ing clerical work of his position has been performed bj' his assist-
ant, Mr. Huston Dixon (the son of Dr. Dixon of the Home Board
and formerly Chairman of this Committee), to whom Judge Lan-
ning has given a power-of-attorne}', and who has signed all checks
and done all business in the Treasurer's name.
This arrangement, as the year progressed, was found b}' your
Committee to be all that could be desired. The Judge, relieved of
the routine clerical duties of his position, still gave much personal
attention to the work, was present at all our Committee meetings
and in manifold and invaluable ways has aided us in our task. So
that we have become exceedingly and increasinglj- reluctant to have
the relationship cease. Indeed it has seemed to your Committee
that the loss of the services of Judge Lanning, even in the form in
which they are now given to the Synod — (he being in name and in
law responsible for the Treasurership, while an assistant, at his ex-
pense, performs the clerical duties of the office) — would, at this junc-
ture in our work, be almost irreparable. Therefore, toward the end
of the year, we made to the Judge this proposition — that he should
continue, as now, the Treasurer of this fund, and that S3'nod should
provide, out of this fund, for clerical help in the performance of his
duties— to which proposition, the Judge, after considerable hesita-
tion and under a deep sense of dutj', agreed. So that if S3'nod shall
ratify- this arrangement and provide for its execution there need be
no change now in the Treasurership
In conclusion, 5'our Committee would recommend for your adoj>
tion the following resolutions :
1. That, recognizing the valuable services of William M. Lan-
ning, as Treasurer of this fund, and with a desire still longer to
retain these services. Synod ratify the arrangement by which, while
himself remaining Treasurer of the fund, he delegate much of the
work of his position to an assistant.
2. That the Permanent Committee on Synodical Home Missions
be authorized to devote, out of this fund, for assistance to the Treas-
urer, a sum not to exceed $250.
3. That S3'nod now consider the Plan under which your Commit-
tee is working, and adopt the suggestions made hy j^our Committee
for the revision of this Plan.
4. That Presbj'teries be asked to contribute this year upon the
basis of church membership, as reported in the Minutes of the
Assembly for 1900, so that —
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From the Presbytery of Elizabeth be asked, at the rate of
30 cents per member, the sum of $2,848 50
From the Presbytery of Jersey City be asked, at the rate
of 20 cents per member, the sum of 1,889 ^^
From the Presbytery of Monmouth be asked, at the rate
of 26 cents per member, the sum of 1,706 64
Frortf the Presbytery of Morris and Orange be asked, at
the rate of 30 cents per member, the sum of .... 3,09480
From the Presbyterj' of Newark be asked, at the rate of
27 cents per member, the sum of 3.184 92
From the Presbytery of New Brunswick be asked, at the
rate of 30 cents per member, the sum of 2,792 40
From the Presbytery of Newton be asked, at the rate of
22 cents per member, the sum of 1,276 66
From the Presbytery of West Jersey be asked, at the rate
of 26 cents per member, the sum of 2,009 80
Total, $18,802 88
5. That apportionments be made as follows :
For administration expenses, $600 00
To the Presbytery of Elizabeth 1,30000
Jersey City, 2,600 00
Monmouth, 4,000 00
Morris and Orange, 1,800 00
Newark * 1,850 00
New Brunswick, 1,200 00
Newton, 1,200 00
West Jersey, 4,200 00
Total $18,750 00
6. That Synod calls the attention of its churches to the super-
lative importance of having the offering for Synodical Home Mis-
sions reach the Treasurer of the fund as early in the fiscal year as
possible.
EBEN B. COBB,
Chairman.
54 Treasurer's Report— Home Missions. Oct.,
IV.— REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF SYNODIC Ai HOME
MISSIONS.
To the Synod of New Jersey :
In my report presented a year ago there appeared a balance on
hand amounting to $4,572.18. I then stated that out of that bal-
ance payments would be made to ministers and missionaries for
services rendered during the last three months of the fiscal 5'ear
ending September 30th, 1899, and that after such payments there
would probably remain a surplus of $600 to be applied to the work
of the year beginning October ist, 1899, and ending September 30th,
1900. The actual surplus was $595.65, as appears by the following
summarized statement of the Treasurer's books for the last three
months of the 5'ear ending September 30th, 1899 :
Dr.
To balance on hand October ist, 1899, as per last annual
report, . . ... $4-572 t8
To cash from a friend to credit of Jersey City Presbyter\-,
to meet overdrafts, 50
Total $4,572 68
Cr.
By disbursements to ministers and missionaries for ser-
vices rendered during the three months beginning
July ist, and ending September 30th, 1899, as fol-
lows :
In Presbytery of Elizabeth $i75 00
" " " Jersey City, 541 00
" " " Monmouth, 1,034 18
" " " Morris and Orange
" " " Newark
" " " New Brunswick
" " " Newton,
" " " West Jersej^
By administration expenses
Total disbursements for three months ending September
30th, 1899,
Surplus remaining and carried over to new year's work.
Total $4,572 68
Heretofore, while in each annual report the Treasurer has stat?ed
all the moneys received by him for the fiscal year next preceding
the date of such annual report, the disbursements shown have
always been those for services rendered during the last three months
of the second fiscal year, and the first nine months of the first fiscal
375
00
462
50
250
00
358
47
765 87
15
01
$3,977 03
595
65
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year, next preceding the date of the report. In other words, the
Treasurer's annual report has heretofore shown the moneys received
for a full, round fiscal year, and the disbursements made for the
first nine months of that year and the last three months of the next
preceding year. This practice has been unsatisfactory and confus-
ing, but it has been a necessary practice because .some of the drafts
upon the Treasurer for payments to ministers and missionaries for
services rendered between July ist and September 30th have failed
to reach the Treasurer until after the third Tuesday of October,
which is the date for the annual meeting of the Synod. At the last
Synod the Treasurer intimated that he would at this time endeavor
to present a complete report for the fourteenth fiscal year ending
September 30th 1900. With the aid of the members of the Synod's
Permanent Committee on Synodical Home Missions, the reports of
ministers and missionaries for the quarter beginning July ist, and
ending September 30th, 1900. were obtained promptly at the end of
the quarter, and the orders for payments of that quarter's salaries
were at once drawn and forwarded to the Treasurer, all of them
reaching his hands not later than October 4th. The Treasurer is
therefore enabled now to present a complete report for the fiscal year
beginning October ist, 1899. and ending September 30th, 1900.
The receipts have been as follows :
To balance on hand after payment of all obligations for
the fiscal year ending September 30th, 1899, as above
given, 1595 65
Contributions from Presb. of Corisco, . . $10 00
" " " Elizabeth, . 2,827 75
Jersey City, . 1,673 54
" " " Monmouth, . 1,683 7^
" " " Morris & Orange, 3,078 30
" " " Newark, . . 2,283 61
N.Brunswick, 2,687 18
" " Newton, . . 1,133 00
" " " West Jersey, 2,125 09
17-502 23
Total receipts for the year, $18,097 88
Cr.
The disbursements to ministers and missionaries have been as
follows :
In Presbytery of Elizabeth, |i.i45 84
" " " Jersey City 2,456 00
" " " Monmouth 3.982 00
" " " Morris and Orange, 1,483 34
56 Treasurer's Report— Homk Missions. Ocl.^
In Presbytery of Newark $i,750 oo
" " " New Brunswick, 1,200 00
" " " Newton, 1,000 00
" " " West Jersey 4,130 37
For administration expenses as follows :
Printing envelopes and cards for Permanent
Committee and Treasurer, with postage, . $184 84
U . 3. Revenue Stamps for Treasurer 7 co
Typewriting Treasurer's quarterly reports for
use of Committee 13 00
Traveling expenses of Treasurer, 5 10
Expenses of Permanent Committee for travel-
ing and postage, 70 54
280 48
Total disbursements for the year, ....... .$17,42803
Balance in hand to be carried to next year's work, . . . 669 85
$18,097 88
The following schedules are annexed to and form part of this
report :
Schedule i, showing the payments made to aid-receiving churches
the contributions received from congregations. Sabbath-schools,
societies and individuals, the total contributions received from each
church, the number of communicant members of each church as
reported in the Minutes of the General Assembly for 1899, and the
average gifts per member for each church ; Schedule 2, showing the
total contributions received from the respective Presbyteries;
Schedule 3, showing the amounts which the respective Presbyteries
were asked to contribute, and the amounts received from them
respectively; and Schedule 4. showing the appropriations to the
respective Presbyteries, the amounts paid for services during the
fourteenth fiscal year, and the unused balances of appropriations
which under the provision of Rule 6, of Article 5, of the Plan
adopted for our Synodical Home Mission work, fall into the general
fund.
In concluding this report I am glad to say that, through the
efforts of the Permanent Committee on S3'nodical Home Missions,
many of the churches of the Sj'uod sent in their contributions earlier
in the year just closed than they had theretofore done and that the
Treasurer has thereby been enabled during the period covered by
this report, to meet at maturity all drafts upon the treasury without
borrowing any money and consequently without paying any
interest.
Respectfully submitted,
W. M. LANNING.
Treasurer.
Dated Trenton, N. J., October nth, 1900.
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Treasurer's Report— Home Missions.
57
Schedule i.
Showing the payments made to aid-receiving churches, the con-
tributions received from congregations, Sabbath schools, societies
and individuals, the total contributions received from each church,
the number of communicant members of each church as reported
in the Minutes of the General Assembly for 1899, and the average
gifts per member for each church.
NAMES OF CHURCHES.
WITHIN PRESBYTERY OF CORISCO.
Bata, . .
Batanga,
Benito,
Corisco, .
E>cune, ,
Gaboon, ,
Hanje, ,
Kribi, . ,
Myuma,
Ubenji,
Totals,
WITHIN PRESBYTERY OF ELIZABETH.
Basking Ridge,
Bayonne City, ist,
Bethlehem,
Carteret,
Clarksville (Glen Gardner),
Clinton,
Cokesbury,
Connecticut Farms,
Cranford,
" Garwood Chapel, ....
Dunellen
Elizabeth, ist,
2d,
3d,
ist German,
" Greystone,
" Madison Avenue, ....
" Siloam,
" Westminster,
" " Hope Chap.,
Lamington,
Liberty Comer,
Lower Valley,
Maurer German,
Rahway German,
Metuchen,
Perth Amboy,
Plainfield, ist,
" Crescent Avenue
•' Bethel Chapel,
•' Hope Chapel,
" Warren Chapel,
3|
SS
J166 67
100 00
P -r;
.2 rt
$1 00
I 00
I 00
I 00
%\o 00
$100 00
25 00
8 00
15 00
II 00
85 GO
18 00
49 00
I.'.O 80
2 40
6 04
99 87
91 50
40 00
55 10
23 00
12 CO
180 CO
S 00
47 25
40 so
50 00
i 7 50
^ 10 00
79 50
35 60
114 60
288 94
13 50
81 00
37 80
II
$32 01
225 00
3 58
:2_u
a o
o w
O
J26 27
10 00
m
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J3
u
a
B.
S-J=
c
1-^
- E
u
u
I.H
\l
H
:?
<
$1 00
I 00
^10 00
5ioo 00
291
•34 +
25 00
133
.19—
8 00
247
.03 +
15 CO
75
.20
11 00
43
.26—
85 00
248
.34 +
18 00
60
•30
49 00
162
.30+
100 80
336
•30
2 40
8
■3°
6 04
152
C4—
131 88
414
.32—
225 00
55«
.40-h
117 77
392
.30+
50 00
20s
.24+
55 10
334
.16+
23 00
7b
•30-!-
12 00
39
•31—
180 00
528
•34 +
5 00
47 25
157
.30 +
40 so
13s
• 3°
50 00
190
.26+
7 50
37
.20-|-
ic 00
60
.17—
79 50
26s
.30
39 18
220
.18—
114 60
382
•30
288 94
909
•32—
13 50
45
•30
81 00
270
.30
37 80
126
■3°
58
Treasurer's Report— Home Missions.
Oct.,
Schedule \— {Continued.
NAMES OF CHURCHES.
WITHIN PRES. OF ELIZABETH — (Con )
Pluckemin,
Rahway, ist,
2(1,
Roselle,
Springfield,
Westfield, I .... I 200 00
Woodbridge, ist, .... 55 39
General Missionary purposes, . . . ^275 00 . . . .
Totals,
WITHIN PRESBYTERY OP JERSEY CITY.
Bayonne, Christ,
Carlstadt, German,
Claremont,
Englewood,
West Side,
Garfield,
Hackensack,
Hoboken,
Jersey City, ist,
" 2d,
" John Knox,
" Scotch,
" Westminster,
Leonia,
Norwood,
Oak Ridge (Newfoundland), ....
Passaic, ist
" Dundee, .... ....
" German
" Wallington,
Paterson, ist
2d,
" 3d,^
ist German
" Broadway German, . . .
" Church of Redeemer, . .
" East Side,
" Lake View,
" Madison Avenue, ....
" St. Augustine,
" Westminster
Ridgewood,
Rutherford, 1st,
" Emanuel Chapel
" Kingsland Chapel, . . .
" Lyndhurst Chapel, . . .
Tenafly,
Weehawkeu,
West Hoboken,
West Millord
Woodridge Chapel
Temporary supplies,
Totals.
$1145 84 $2513 79
$200 00
200 00
200 00
$14 00
236 z8
II 20
10 00:
36 00
20 85
282 00
47 75
S 30
10 00
72 60
^10 00
^267 69^46 27
$10 70
4 29
12 00
93 89
20 62
5 80
13 60
171 50
7 00
12 00
18 00
112 49
41 00
8 50
12 60
100 00
•122 00
260 00
100 00
685 00
$2456 00
6 30 ... .
151 67 25 00
95 60 i
30 00
J 1 584 841 $65 70
J3 00
J23 00
^2827 75' 9336
$14 00
236 28
II 20
23 70
36 00
20 85
282 00
57 75
5 30
10 00
72 60
4 29
12 oo>
123 89
20 62
5 80
13 60
171 50
7 00
12 00
18 00
112 49
41 00
11 SO
12 60
6 30
176 67
95 60
30 00
118
126
445
70
158
180
204
705
320
S3
95
363
60
21
"3
378
139I
58
22
254
428
306
80
123
305
205
"5
126
40
140
40
399
15
8s
90
144
30
478
60
34
81673 54. 7,125
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Treasurer's Report— Home Missions.
59
Schedule i— ( Continued. )
NAMES OF CHURCHES.
S -^
3 j3
u
%-k I
E S i2
« b
26 +
26
26
30
30
30
26
37—
26—
26
30
'3 +
26
" +
17
27—
26—
26+
30
26
31—
26
28—
30
30
12 +
26
27—
28+
26
23—
32—
26
25
12
26
26
32 +
26
31 +
30—
26
22 +
33—
26
WITHIN PRESBYTERY OF MONMOUTH.
J292 50
235 00
192 50
190 00
I 245
290 00
Allentown,
Asbury Park, ist, ......
" " Weslminster, . ,
Atlantic Highlands,
Barnegat
Forked River,
Belmar,
Beverly,
Bordentown,
Burlington,
Columbus,
Cranbury, ist,
2d
Cream Ridge,
Delanco
Englishtown,
Farmingdale,
Freehold,
Hightstown,
Holmanville,
Lakehurst,
Hope,
Jacksonville,
Providence,
Jamesburg,
Keyport,
Lake wood
Long Branch,
Manalapan,
Manasquan,
Matawan,
Moorestown,
Mt. Holly,
New Gretna,
Oceanic
Perrineville
Plattsburg,
Plumsted,
Pt. Pleasant,
Red Bank
Riverton, Calvary,
Sayreville, German,
Shrewsbury,
South Amboy
South River, German,
Tennent,
Toms River, 230 00
Tuckerton, 250 00
West Mantoloking, I 50 00
Individual Gifts, I . . . .
Presbyterial Missionary, 330 00
Temporary supplies, 100 00
260 00
75 00
180 00
172 00
290 00
Totals,
^76
35
24
21
r 18
L 6
IS
57
20
lOI
15
no
74
7
23
20
17
93
36
6
19
13
10
IS
72
60
100
00
18
00
S3
10
$28 97
$2. 00
56 42
4 00
41 60
22 36I
7 00
6 ooj
27 "
65
29
4 60
«76 46
35 88
24 44
21 00
18 00
6 90
IS 08
57 SO
20 28
loi 00
15 60
no so
74 40
7 30
23 40
20 00
17 00
95 60
65 22
6 25
19 50
13 °o
10 72
IS 60
100 00
18 00
53 10
19 S7
56 42
51 69
27 00
41 60
18 00
30 00
22 36
7 00
6 00
27 82
65 00
29 85
22 JO
40 00
26 00
IS 60
57 00
30 00
13 78
foS 24
35 24
294
138
94
70
60
23
58
215
78
2761
6x|
425
248
55
90
180
100
360
251
24
6s
50
35
60
360
60
177
195
160
217
193
95
160
79,
94
86
28
50
107
250
93
85
129
87
60
256
92
S3;
2 00 JiSio 93. J130 99 $6 60, 235 24 J1683 76; 6,4761 .26
6o
Treasurer's Report— Home Missions.
Oct.,
Schedule i — ( Continued. )
NAMES OF CHURCHES.
WITHIN PRESBYTERY OP MORRIS AND
ORANGE.
Berkshire Valley,
Mine Hill,
Dover, Welsh,
BoontOD,
Chatham,
Chester, ;
Dover, ist,
East Orange, I St
" Arlington Avenue,
Bethel,
" Brick
Elmwood Chapel,
e S
J350 00
Fairmount,
Flandeis.
German Valley,
Hanover,
Olivet, . . . .
Madison,
Mendham, ist,
2d,
Morris Plains,
Morristown, ist,
" South Street,
Mt. Freedom,
Mt. Olive,
Myersville, German, . . .
New Providence, ....
New Vernon,
Orange, ist,
" Central
" German, . . . .
Hill Side
" St. Cloud, . . .
Orange Valley,
Parsippany,
Pleasant Grove,
Pleasant Valley,
Rockaway, .......
Schooley's Mountain, . .
South Orange, ist, . . .
" " Trinity,
Stirling,
Succasunna
Summit, Central, ....
Vailsburgh,
Whippany,
Wyoming
Individual Gift,
25 00
150 00
SO 00
r$io so
8 70
L 5 70
109 25
100 00
10 00
99 75
220 00
68 08
93 21
170 00
7 35
16 00
20 00
20 CO
80 00
2 50
136 27
84 so
150 00
200 00
83 34
Totals, ., $1483 34
WITHIN PRESBYTERY OF NEWARK.
Arlington,
Bloomfield, ist, ....
" German, . .
" Westminster,
Caldwell,
7 00
3°' 34
250 00
6 00
22 00
10 00
7 70
25 15
225 00
2 SO 00
20 00
131 20
40 00
10 00
10 62
18 00
S 00
42 25
IS 00
98 70
55 00
387
28 00
92 4'
5 00
20 00
10 50
$2971 55
to 57
225 00
I2S 00
27 78
$55 00
$7 00
$85 00
3-=
o u
$14 75
|i4 75
g o so
8 70
5 70
109 2S
100 00
10 00
154 75
220 00
68 08
93 21
170 00
7 35
16 GO
20 CO
20 00
80 00
2 50
166 27
84 50
7 00
301 34
250 00
6 00
22 00
10 00
7 70
25 15
22S 00
250 00
27 00
131 20
40 00
10 00
10 6z
18 00
5 00
42 25
15 00
98 70
55 00
387
28 00
92 41
5 00
20 00
10 50
14 75
54
35
'9
359
239
131
474
722
324
136
.29-
•39-
■as-t
54
.30-
126
.21-t-
16-
296
.274
42s
265
39-t
.32-
55
627
780
los
.084
.48 +
.06—
72
•3'-
104
.10—
70
167
.11
•15 +
727
•31-
442
57-
119
•23-
371
.35 H
125
■32
IIS
.08 H
j8i
.ti4
.lO—
96
■os-f
^?i
•154-
.26-
329
112
.30
.40 +
fe 57
22S 00
I2S 00
27 78
34
.114
148
.19-
361
26-
90
.06-
107
■19 +
30
•35
1026 1
.30
235
.044
5«9
.38 +
I2S
388
.324
419
.07-
I goo.
Treasurer's Report— Home Missions.
6i
Schedule i— ( Continued. )
NAMES OF CHURCHES.
WITHIN PRES. OF NEWARK — (Con.)
Kearney, Knox,
Lyons Farms,
Montclair, ist
" Grace,
" Trinity,
Newark, ist,
2d,
•' 3d
6th
" ist German
ad " ....
•• 3d " ...
" 1st Italian,
" Bethany,
" Calvary,
" Central,
" Fewsmith Memorial,
" Fifth Avenue, . . .
Forest Hill, . . .
" High Street, . . . .
" House of Hope, . .
" Immanuel German, .
" Manhattan Park, . .
" Memorial,
Park,
" Plane Street, ....
" Roseville,
" South Park, ....
" Wyckliffe,
Roseland,
Verona
Temporary supplies,
Totals,
WITHIN PRESBYTERY OF NEW
BRUNSWICK.
Alexandria, ist,
Amwell, ist
2d,
" United,
Bound Brook,
Dayton,
Dutch Neck,
Ewing, . . . .
Flemington,
Frenchtown,
Hamilton Square,
Holland,
Hopewell,
Kingston,
Kingwood,
Kirkpatrick Memorial,
Lambertville,
Lawrenceville,
Milford,
New Brunswick, ist, •"....
2d,
$200 00
200 00
200 00
950 00
$20 00
18 86
51 00
6 50
70 00
300 00
375 00
235 00
8 37
10 00
35 55
36 00
$5 00 Jio 00
20 25
79 56
142 26
3 44
14 00
14 00
15 00
50 00
25 00
250 CO
150 00
4 39
7 00
10 92
6 99
J17S0 00I2259 45
$24 55
25 00
5 00
8 00
55 00
63 00
72 00
45 31
158 10
46 39
66 60
23 00
24 54
27 bo
2 00
5 00
150 50
63 00
63 00
158 43
$11 99 $12 17
$$ 00
$4 00
_E
$35 00
18 86
51 00
6 50
70 00
300 00
275 00
235 00
8 37
10 00
35 55
36 00
3.5
25
27 24
79 56
142 26
561
14 00
14 00
15 00
50 00
25 00
250 00
150 00
4 39
7 00
10 92
331
127
476
no
218
899
646
576
250
142
239
350
3'6
359
225
306
455
180
65
49
523
650
94
925
588
175
67
.11 —
• 15—
.11 —
.06 —
32 +
■33+
•43—
•41 —
.03 +
.11 +
'■05 +
.10 +
.11 +
'.12 +
.26
•31 +
.03 +
.21 +
.28 +
•03—
.08—
•27—
.27 +
.26—
•03—
.10 +
.26
$2283 61
$24 55
25 00
5 00
8 00
55 00
63 00
72 00
45 31
158 10
51 39
66 60
23 00
30 00
37 80
2 00
5 00
150 50
63 00
63 00
158 43
25 00
11624
1:9
87
112
410
207
240
M7
527
174
222
95
210
209
515
196
.12 +
.21 +
.06—
.07 +
.13 +
•30 +
.30
•3'—
•30
■Z°—
3°
.24+
.18—
•30
.09+
.03—
•31—
•30
.30+
•31—
• 13—
62
Treasurer's Report— Home Missions.
Oct.
Schedule i — {Continued. )
NAMES OF CHURCHES.
WITHIN PRBSBYTBRY OP NEW BRUNS-
WICK— (Con.)
Pennington,
Princeton, ist,
2d,
" Witherspoon Street, . . .
Stockton,
Titusville,
Trenton, ist
2d
" 3d
" 4th
" 5th
" Bethany,
" East Trenton,
" Italian Mission,
" Prospect Street,
" " •' Brookville,
" Walnut Avenue
Gift of " G,"
Totals,
WITHIN PRKSUVTERY OF NEWTON.
Andover,
Asbury,
Beattystown,
Mansfield, 2d,
Belvidere, 1st
2d
Blairstown,
Bloomsbury,
Branchville,
Danville,
Deckertown,
Delaware,
Franklin Furnace,
Greenwich,
Hackettstown,
Harmony,
Johnsonburg (Yellow Frame),
Knowlton,
Lafayette,
Maricsboro
Musconetcong Valley, . . . .
Newton
North Hardyston,
Ogdensburg,
Oxford, ist,
2d
Phillipsburg, ist
" Westminister, .
Sparta,
Stanhope
Stewartsville,
Stillwater,
■a c
«^
0 "
1 «*
g:E
?i75 00
138 00
125 00
J1200 00
.2 «
9 V
$32 20
207 64
10 00
27 30
21 35
281 35
12 00
115 00
100 00
35 00
ID 00
5 00
3 00
200 00
— ■£
$23 46
55 00
30 00
5 00
7 32
$2378 44
75 00 1
4 95
3 07
43 00
10 00
112 SO
J135 24
$12 50
15 00
22 00
35 00
TO 00
22 45
12 00
135 00
21 15
I 30
6 00
16 72
25 00
5 00
200 00
23 98
20 00
8 80
IS 00
21 00
15 00
54 40
4 26
$2 00
$n 50
$11 25
J150 00
J150 00
_ s
195 38
209 64
10 00
27 30
23 85
304 81
12 00
170 00
100 00
35 00
10 00
45 00
3 00
208 00
7 32
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150 00
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409
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144
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269
268
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320
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10 00
125 00
15 00
22 00
35 00
10 00
22 45
12 00
13s 00
21 15
I 30
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16 72
25 00
5 00
200 00
23 98
103
135
38
35
350
224
218
117
152
76
146
72
132
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76, .22
100 .25
1361 .04 —
55" -36+
109 1 .22
20 00
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4 74
278
20 05
300
15 00
177
21 00
114
15 00
57
54 40
200
4 26
.84
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Schedule 1— {Continued.)
NAMES OF CHURCHES.
WITHIN PRES. OF NEWTON — (Con.)
Wantage, ist. . . ,
2d, . . .
Washington, ...
John D. Simmons, ,
Totals,
WITHIN PRESBYTERY OF WEST JERSEY.
Absecon,
Pleasantville,
Atco,
Waterford,
Atlantic City, ist,
" " Chelsea Mission, . .
" " Westminster Mission,
" " German,
" " Olivet,
Audubon,
Berlin,
Billingsport,
Swedesboro,
Blackwood,
Bridgeton, ist
2d
" 4th,
" Irving Avenue,
West,
Bunker Hill,
Glassboro,
Camden, ist,
2d
" Bethany,
" Calvary,
" " Chapel,
" Liberty Park,
Cape May City,
Cedarville,
" Osborn Memorial , .
Clayton
Cold Spring,
Green Creek
Deerfield, . . .
Elmer,
Elwood Brainerd,
Fairfield
Gloucester City,
Greenwich,
Haddonfield,
Hammonton, ist,
" Italian,
Holly Beach
Janvier,
Jericho
Leeds Point,
Mays Landing,
Merchantviile
Millville ■
es
J200 00
$83 33
>2^s 00
250 00
200 00
200 00
150 00
$10 12
IS 00
125 00
21094 51
f,ix 10
20 28
f 8 70
I 6 24
25
27
II
3
9
18
48 00
100
122
28
35
80
2°
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$17 24
$11 25
J20 00
9
129
113
200 00
250 00
35 00
5 00
10 40
35 87
39 52
13 00
6i 80
36 40
5 25
57 00
24 00
10 50
26 25
"5 38
150 00
50 00
166 66
34 00
59 90
30 00
7 02
12 74
6 24
10 00
3 70
24 00
30 00
13 84
3.-
5 «
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$10 00
$37 00
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^lO 12
15 00
125 00
10 00
$1133 00
$11 10
20 2"
8 70
6 24
152 00
25 00
27 00
II 50
3 00
9 00
18 CO
48 00
115 00
122 05
28 08
35 ic.
80 00
8 06
9 36
129 48
113 18
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180
569
5.798
37
78
29
24
253
72 00
5 00
10 40
54 31
39 52
13 00
63 80
36 40
5 25
57 °o
24 00
10 50
26 25
30 00
34 00
59 90
30 00
7 02
12 74
6 24
10 00
3 70
24 00
30 00
13 84
143
37
12
25
41
160
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371
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135
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247
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435
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Treasurer's Report -Home Missions.
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Schedule i — ( Continued. )
NAMES OF CHURCHES.
WITHIN PRESBYTBRY OF WEST
JERSEY — (Con.)
North Cramer Hill, Grace,
Ocean City,
Pittsgrove
Salem, ist,
Tuckahoe,
Vineland
Wenonah,
Williamstown,
Woodbury,
Woodstown
William Aikman, ....
W. M. McCullough, . . .
Presbyterial Missionary, .
Temporary supplies, . . .
Totals, J4130 37 $1893 45
J250 00
150 00
300 00
515 00
J27 30
14 10
47 35
58 00
7 00
25 00
61 00
36 00
6s 14
16 00
i:-°
5" 25
17 95
10 00
3 00
c a
JS 00
12 00
Jio 00
25 00
$27 30
14 10
63 60
87 95
7 00
25 00
76 00
36 00
75 14
19 00
10 00
25 00
Ji39 64 $57 ool 835 00 $2125 og 7,:
E S
105
47
230
250
26
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lOI
132
210
62
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.10
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•31—
Schedule 2.
Being a summary 0/ columns 2,3, 4, ^ and 6 of Schedule i.
presbyteries.
Corisco, ....
Elizabeth, ....
Jersey City, . . .
Monmouth, . . .
Morris and Orange,
Newark
New Brunswick, .
Newton,
West Jersey, . . .
Totals. . . .
6 «
2 o
O
$10 00
2,513 79
1,584 84
1,510 93
2,971 55
2.259 45
2.378 44
1,094 SI
1,893 45
Jii6,2i6 96
J267 69
6s 70
130 99
7 00
II 99
135 24
17 24
139 64
377"; 49
HO 27
23 00
6 60
85 00
12 17
23 50
II 2S
57 00
8264 79
$35 24
14 75
150 00
10 00
35 00
$244 99
gio 00
2,827 75
1.673 54
1,683 76
3,078 30
2,28^ 61
2.687 18
1,133 00
2,125 09
S17.502 2,
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Schedule 3.
Showing the amounts which the respective Presbyteries were asked to
Contribute, the amounts received, and the excess or deficiency.
PRESBYTERIES.
■Corisco,
Elizabeth,
Jersey City, ....
Monmouth, ....
Morris and Orange,
Newark,
New Brunswick, . .
Newton,
West Jersey, . . .
Deficiency,
g2,8oo 80
1,852 50
1,683 76
3,078 30
3,022 24
2,772 00
1,275 56
2,051 92
gi8,537 08
17,502 23
Si,034 85
$10 00
2,827 75
1,673 54
1,683 76
3,078 30
2,283 61
2,687 18
1,133 °°
2,125 °9
$17,502 23
gio 00
26 95
73 17
$110 12
$178 96
738 63
84 82
142 56
Schedule 4.
Showing the appropriations to the respective Presbyteries, the amounts
paid for services therein, and the unused batances.
PRESBYTERIES.
Monmouth,
Morris and Orange, . . .
Newark,
New Brunswick, . . . .
Newton,
West Jersey,
Administration Expenses,
Appropri-
ations.
Elizabeth ^1,300 00
Jersey City, 2,600 00
4,000 00
1,800 00
1,775 00
1,200 00
1,200 00
4,200 00
300 00
;Ji8,375 00
Amounts
Paid.
gi,i45 B4
2,456 00
3,982 00
1.483 34
1,750 00
1,200 00
1,000 00
4.130 37
$17,428 03
Unused
Balances.
$154 16
144 00
18 00
316 66
25 00
200 00
69 63
19 52
^946 97
66 Foreign Missions. Oct.,
V— REPORT OF THE PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
Never has Foreign ]\Iissions had such a hearing as in this closing
year of the century, accentuated by foes as well as friends. The
World's Council brought to New York hundreds of missionaries
from nearly all countries and thousands of hearers, who, daj' after
day, crowded great halls and churches with every indication of
enthusiastic approval. The universality and magnitude of the
gathering, its striking personnel, its solid and startling testimony,
bore noble tribute to missions as a world-wide force, to missionaries
as a matchless body of world benefactors, to the Christian church
as the palladium, and. under God, the proprietor of this mighty
agency. The foes of missions were somewhat stirred and a few
discordant voices were heard at the time ; when, later, a bod}' of
reactionary heathen in China arose against foreigners and foreign
religions, making missionaries their special object of attack, the
chorus of objectors became louder and pronounced missionaries the
enemies of China, and missions a failure and a stumbling-block.
Whatever may have been said justly as to Jesuitical intrigue, arro-
gance and spoliation had no application to the body of ProtCvStant
workers, who have always been the friends of the natives, many of
them having, in the present crisis, risked their lives in defence of
the persecuted Christians.
Unless the analogy of history shall fail, achievements more
marked and sweeping may be looked for as the result of a prompt
and aggressive treatment of this crisis. Leave China, just now ;
abandon the native Christians to their fate ; relinquish strategic
points gained through toils and tears of those gone to glor}^ ; con-
fess defeat, and furl the flag of conquest, because of opposition ?
Let cravens do it, the missionaries never will ! Withdraw funds,
because some of the work is interrupted .^ Rather, redouble funds
to meet losses and unusual expenses, and push the work as never
before.
To the bereaved parents and friends of the maityr missionaries
(some of them greatly beloved among us) shall we offer condolence
or congratulation? Both, surely; believing that the "joy which
Cometh in the morning" will cause them to forget "the weeping
which endureth for a night."
Though China has so largely occupied our attention, it is not the
only field which calls for sympathy. So does India, with its gigan-
tic scourge of famine (for relief of which the Board has forwarded
$90,000) ; Persia and Syria, with their chronic misgovernment ;
Japan, with its irritating experiments in education ; South America,
priest ridden, and the Philippines, our newest field ; and, not least,
our own West Africa, whose force, so hopefully augmented a year
or two ago, has been sorely depleted b}^ sickness, while one or two
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of the interior stations have had to be abandoned, owing to war
between the local tribes. In spite of such drawbacks the member-
ship in these countries is steadily increasing and the prospect was
never brighter.
Siam, Laos and Korea continue to be favored fields, with com-
paratively little opposition and growth almost startling. What
would be thought, in this country, of a record like that of Korea —
841, or 43 per cent., increase in membership, and 261 churches, all
but three self-supporting ?
Turning our view to the home side of Foreign Missions, the
moral and financial support of the work abroad we feel constrained
to admonish our churches again that the chief resource is prayer
to "the Lord of the harvest." If our people would pray aright,
the support and success of missions would be assured. Let our-
selves learn to pray "Thy kingdom come," and to plead God's
abundant promises of enlargement and triumph ; let us teach our
people to offer intelligent and constant petitions for missions. The
monthly concert will unite the prayers of God's people and afford
noble opportunity for instruction. The monthly concert in every
church, preferably on the Lord's Day, would mark a long step of
progress.
To promote intelligent and systematic giving the church maga-
zines and the tracts of the Board and the Woruan's Boards should
be in general and constant use. The Year- Book of Prayer in every
home would be a valuable stimulus ; the Assembly Herald Woman's
Work, Over Land and Sea, which have attained a high degree of
excellence, should be in reach of every family. The secular maga-
zine and the novel might often be replaced with advantage by those
inspiring annals of missionary life and labor, like Paton's, which
make distant lands real and thrill us with the heroic adventures
and accomplishments of God's messengers to the heathen.
Sixty-nine missionaries, the largest number yet, went last year.
Many of them secured their own equipment. The number of Ameri-
cans is 728, assisted by more than twice as many natives, in fifteen
countries. To send and sustain these ; to build and maintain
churches, schools, hospitals ; to provide a native literature, and to
pay the necessary expenses of administration, the Church raised
$890,000. Of this, all but $60,000 came from the living. The
Woman's Boards raised just about the same amount as the churches
proper, and the expenses of administration were 5 % . The total is
a gratifying increase, having enabled the Board to begin its year
with a surplus of $25,000. Of this, $14,000 was at once appropriated,
largely for new dwellings for missionaries whose health was
endangered by unsanitary surroundings. One third of our churches
gave nothing.
Of the $830,000 from the living church, the Synod of New Jersey
gave $86,000 — more than one-tenth : much more if we add the sum
68 Foreign Missions. Oct.,
of $20,000 reported to the Assembly but not credited to the churches
by the Board. Of this $20,000, more than half is traced to a single
church. The aggregate from our S3mod is $1,545 less than last
year as reported in the Assembly's Minutes. But when we dis-
cover that a single church reports $10,000 less than last year, we
see that there has been a considerable gain elsewhere. Your Com-
mittee have about reached the conclusion that comparisons are most
safel}' made from the Board's Report. If all sums sent through
other channels could be classed miscellaneous, our figures would
yield more trustworthy conclusions. The churches of our Synod
gave 69c. per member, exceeding New York, next highest, 17c. The
churches of Morris and Orange Presbytery show an average of $1.45,
exceeding b}- 5c. the Presbytery of New York. The Assemblj-'s
Report shows 20 non-contributing churches in our Synod, the
Board's, 46. The usual comparative statement is as follows :
Presbytery. Gain. Loss. Blanks. Total.
Corisco, $1 00 o $?5 00
Elizabeth, 8,333 00 4 26,840 00
Jersey City, $2,550 00
IMonmouth, 63 00
Morris and Orange, . . 274 00
Newark, 803 00
New Brunswick, . . . 1,822 00
Newton, 528 00
West Jersey, 749 00
4 8,028 00
1 N. B. 5,966 00
2 25,880 00
2 18,113 00
0 10,332 00
1 5,823 00
5 4,837 00
$6,789 00 $8,334 00 20 $105,844 00
6,789 00
Net loss, $1,545 00
Average per member $1 52
While our Synod is in some respects at the front, we have much
yet to accomplish. Many churches are far below their privilege ;
a multitude of members give nothing ; some of our cities have a
standard exceedingly low. We must not be satisfied until the
church members who now give nothing shall have become regular
contributors and' those who give but a trifle adopt a higher standard.
The special effort of the immediate future should be to see that no
church fails of a yearly gift and that no non-contributing member
shall be unsolicited for one.
Your Committee has arranged with the Rev. J. H. Laughlin, 01
Chining Chow, China, and Rev. IMelvin Fraser, of West Africa, to
make educational tours in the Synod for the next two or three
•weeks, between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Churches desiring
an address from them should see the Committee at once. It is
especially desired to extend this privilege to churches who do not
ordinaril}' hear missionaries.
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Foreign Missions. 69
The Committee offers for adoption the following resolutions :
1. The Synod gives thanks to God for substantial progress in
Foreign Missions, at home and abroad, even in troublous times, and
for His marvelous preservation of the lives of so many of our mis-
sionaries in the midst of extreme danger.
2. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the families of the
martyr missionaries, and to the survivors and the native Christians,
in China and elsewhere who are carrying unwonted burdens.
3. We give renewed expression of confidence in our missions'
force and our missions' administration, thankful that the Board and
its Secretaries have had strength to endure and wisdom to direct
through the stress of the past months.
4. To our Woman's Societies, always capable and devoted, we
tender thanks for their valuable report and the assurance of our
hearty co-operation ; to our young people, appreciation of their
labors and gifts and encouragement to larger endeavor.
5. Recognizing prayer and instruction as mainsprings of pro-
gress, we press the monthly concert upon every church, also the
more general use of the magazines and tracts furnished by the
church and the Boards. We also recommend special prayer during
the week beginning October 28th, with reference to the present
crisis in China.
6 We give indorsement and promise of help to our Committee
in carrying out its projected educational tours by missionaries,
welcoming these beloved brethren to our churches and our homes.
7. We believe that the time has come for sy.stematic effort to make
every metnber and adherent a regular supporter of missions, and we
will exert ourselves to that end
HENRY S. BUTLER,
Chairvian.
7o Woman's Work for Home Missions. Od.^
VI.— TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WOMAN'S
SYNODICAL SOCIETY OF HOME MISSIONS IN THE SYNOD
OF NEW JERSEY.
The report of the 3'ear calls for a song of praise and a prayer of
thanksgiving Bearing in mind our watchword for the past year,
" intercessory prayer," we may fulh' believe that God has indeed
received our supplication and blessed our work out of the fulness
of His love.
Reviewing the work of the eight Presbyterial societies, with their
198 individual societies, embracing a membership of 10,868, 84
Bands, 69 contributing Sundaj^-schools, and Young People's Societies
of Christian Endeavor, which form the Sj^nod —
We note first the contributions according to Presbj'teries :
Value of Boxes Money.
Elizabeth, $2,612 31 $5364 53
Jersey City 1,681 00 2,019 48
Monmouth, 1,212 66 1,811 03
Morris and Orange, 5,216 84 5,882 27
Newark. 2,877 79 2,137 05
New Brunswick 1,805 09 2,703 13
Newton 499 00 1,615 §5
West Jersey, 1,247 06 1.2S5 53
The total amounts paid to the Woman's Board of Home Missions
during the year ending March 31st, 1900 are $22,242.28 for Home
Missions $2,018.59 for Freedmen, making in all $24,260.87, being
an increase of $2,273.67 over last year.
Of this total, $3,320.48 was contributed to the Synodical special
objects, namely :
Asheville Farm School, $1,02835
To the Work in Alaska, 682 05
Good- Will Mission, 604 91
Ferguson Academy, 1,005 07
The Presbyterial societies are well oflBcered and are doing good
work The membership of the societies has increased in numbers,
the gain being 2,540. The number of Bands is the same, while there
has been an increase in the number of contributing Sunday-
schools.
The following are a few facts of interest concerning each of the
Presb3'terial societies :
Elizabeth brings in reports from twenty-nine auxiliaries. Fifteen
of these auxiliaries have increased their contributions, four have
returned an equal amount. Last year the auxiliaries supported ten
scholarships and eight teachers.
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Testimony comes from \.\i^ Jersey City Presbj^ter}' of special meet-
ings being held for prayer by many of the auxiliaries. Never
before so great a spiritual interest in the work. Many evidences of
the Holy Spirit in their midst.
Although Monmouth reports a less number of societies, there is a
larger membership and a greater interest manifested, as evidenced
in the increased number of meetings held.
The auxiliaries of the Morris and Orange Presbytery report a
deeper interest, a larger attendance at the meetings, and their usual
zealous support of the work of the Woman's Board.
Newark reports more knowledge of the specific work of the
Woman's Board and more interest in the meetings of the auxil-
iaries. Eleven scholarships and three teachers are supported.
New Brunswick reports that a greater knowledge of mission work
is manifest ; a larger membership and increased contributions.
Newton reports a loss in membership. A larger contribution of
money shows the interest in mission work has been fully main-
tained
West Jersey reports an increase in money, in organization, and an
increase in interest and in prayers. Truly a shining record.
Thus the work goes on from year to year, characterized by fairly
liberal offerings and self-sacrifice ; inspired by a living faith in the
Master's promise of a triumphant and joyful victory "In His
Name."
New conditions confront the Woman's Board. With each year
come new opportunities, greater responsibilities. Among these is
the assumption on the part of the Woman's Board of an equal share
in providing for the salaries and traveling expenses of the Synod-
ical Missionaries, who will have an oversight of our schools located
in their Synods.
By reason of pledged funds, raised entirely as an extra, the
Woman's Board were enabled to commission five teachers for Porto
Rico. Both Cuba and Porto Rico are willing and eagerly waiting
to welcome the teacher of the pure gospel.
Our prayers are still needed for those who are fighting the bat-
tle of righteousness against the Mormon iniquity. Much has been
accomplished by united prayerful effort. Important results are
still to be achieved, notably, securing an amendment to the Na-
tional Constitution making polygamy a crime in every State in the
Union.
While the new work is vastly important, the old is no less so,
but calls for renewed zeal and that steadfastness of purpose which
is sure to effect great results.
MRS. E. C. MILES,
Corresponding Secretary.
72 Woman's Work for Home Missions, Oct.^
VII.— TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING OF THE WOMAN'S
SYNODICAL SOCIETY FOR HOME MISSIONS.
The twenty-third annual meeting of the Woman's Synodical
Society of Home Missions in the Synod of New Jersey was held in
the First Presbyterian Church of Newark, N. J., on October nth,
1900,
The meeting was called to order by the President, Mrs. W. E.
Honeyman, at 11 A. M., and opened with the reading of Scripture
from the fifth chapter of Ephesians, by the President, followed by
a prayer by Mrs. J. H. Owens.
The roll was called by Presbyteries.
The report of the Contingent Fund, read by the Treasurer, Mrs.
J. H. Manning, was accepted.
A summary of the year's work, presented by Mrs. E. C. Miles in
her report as Corresponding Secretary, showed an encouraging
increase in contributions and in membership. This report was
accepted, and a motion made and carried that it be sent, with the
minutes of this meeting, to Synod.
The report of the Secretary of Literature, given by Mrs. William
Nelson, showed the valuable work done by the Secretaries of Litera-
ture, and called attention to 323 new subscriptions to the Home
Mission Monthly secured this 3'ear.
The report of Young People's Work, owing to the illness of the
Young People's Secretary, Mrs. Bennett, was presented b}' Miss
Pond, and showed a gain in amounts contributed and in number of
organizations. This report was, on motion, accepted.
Mrs. Irwin, as Secretary for Freedmen presented her first annual
report, this office having been created at the meeting of the S3'nodical
Society one year ago. The report showed an increase in gifts of
money for work for Freedmen, also in the number of boxes sent to
Ferguson Academy, the special object of the New Jersey Societies.
The offering taken during the morning session was reported as
amounting to I35.32, to be equally divided between the Home and
Foreign Societies.
The President spoke briefly of the prospective work for the year,
and expressed a hope that the special objects would be continued.
As an encouragement she mentioned that the amounts given last
year for these four special objects had in each case exceeded the
amount asked. A leaflet will soon be published giving in detail
the work and needs of these four fields.
Mrs. Nelson called attention to the attractive program prepared
for use in Sunday-schools on the Sunday before Thanksgiving Day.
LTpon motion it was
Resolved, That we accept the recommendations of the Won an's
Board, and with gratitude to the Heavenly Father for the success
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with which He has crowned this Synodical Society, promise to do
our utmost to raise for our special work — $500 for Alaska ; $500
for Good Will Mission ; $1,000 for Asheville Farm School, and
|i,ooo for work among the Freedmen in Ferguson Academy, Abbe-
ville S. C.
This was carried unanimously, by a rising vote.
Mrs. Nelson spoke of the anti-polygamist movement and urged
the circulation of petitions tn members of Congress in reference to
the proposed constitutional amendment. Upon motion of Mrs.
Nelson it was
Resolved, That we most earnestly urge the Senators and Repre-
sentatives in Congress from New Jersey to do all in their power to
secure early action by Congress, proposing an amendment to the
Constitution of the United States, prohibiting polygamy and polyga-
mous cohabitation in the United States, or in any place subject to
the jurisdiction thereof, and providing for the punishment, includ-
ing the disfranchisement, of all persons guilty of such practices.
The report of the Committee on Nominations was adopted, re-
sulting in the election of officers as follows :
President — Mrs. W. E. Honeyman, 56 Lincoln Place, Plainfield.
Honorajy Vice-President — Mrs. C. H. Langdon, Elizabeth.
Vice-Presidents — Mrs. J. H. Owens, Paterson.
Mrs. G. W. B. Gushing, East Orange.
Mrs. D. C. Blair, Belvidere.
Mrs. James W. Van Dyke, Stockton.
Mrs. J. E. Curry, Cranbury.
Mrs. J. M. Paulding, Daretown.
Mrs. E. B. Cobb, Elizabeth.
Corresponding Secretary — Mrs. E. C. MilES, Roselle
Recording Secretary — Miss E. D. Paxton, 20 Library Place,
Princeton.
Secretary of Literature — Mrs. Wm. Nelson, 2S8 Broadway,
Paterson.
Secretary of Young People's Work—M.ViS. F. S. Bennett, Hamilton
Avenue, Englewood.
Secretary for Freedmen— M.KS. F. S. Irwin, 139 Hollywood Avenue,
East Orange.
Treasurer of Contingent Fund — Mrs J. H. Manning, 413 East 6th
Street. Plainfield.
SYNODICAL COMMITTEES.
ELIZABETH.
Mrs. F. H. Pierson, Elizabeth.
Mrs. W. P. Stevenson, Roselle.
Mrs E. B. Cobb, Elizabeth.
74 Woman's Work for Home Missions. Oct.,
Mrs. J. M. McNulty Woodbridge.
Mrs. W. E. Honeyman, Plainfield
Miss M. Josephine Petrie, Plainfield.
Miss M. J. Peck, Elizabeth.
JERSEY CITY.
Miss L. C. Pudney Passaic.
Mrs. Charles D. Shaw, Paterson.
Mrs. William Nichols, Jersej' City.
Mrs. Alex. Campbell, Jersej^ City.
Mrs. William Nelson Paterson.
MONMOUTH.
Mrs J. D. Long, Freehold.
Mrs. J. L. Ewing, Jamesburg.
Mrs. J. E. Curr}', Cranbury
MORRIS AND ORANGE.
Mrs Robert Aikman, Madison.
Mrs. J. B. Beaumont, Morristown.
Mrs. Albert Erdman. Morristown.
Mrs. G. W. B. Gushing, East Orange.
Miss Sarah Little, Morristown.
NEWARK.
Mrs. James R. Gibson, Newark.
Mrs. Paul Babcock, Montclair.
Mrs. J. P. Jones, Bloomfield.
Mrs. Isaac Marshall Newark.
Mrs. John Maxwell, Montclair.
NEW BRUNSWICK.
Mrs. Charles Brearley, Trenton.
Mrs. Elmer E. Green, Trenton.
Mrs. P. I. Nevius, Flemington.
Mrs. A. V. Van Fleet, Flemington.
Mrs. J. B. Hopewell, Flemington.
Miss Margaret Sloan, Trenton.
Mrs. James W. Van Dyke, Stockton.
NEWTON.
Miss Isabel Stewart, Washington.
Miss McMurty, Newton.
Mrs. Wm. Morrow, Belvidere.
Mrs. Wm. Thomson, Stewartsville.
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WEST JERSEY.
Mrs. M. J. Paulding, Daretown.
Mrs. Jolin M. Moore, Clayton.
Miss Nellie M. Skinner, Woodbury.
Miss Nellie P. Elmer Bridgeton.
The Committee on place of meeting reported an invitation to
hold next j^ear's meeting at Washington, N. J. On motion, this
invitation was accepted.
On behalf of the two societies, Mrs. Stevenson thanked most cor-
diall}' the Hospitality Committee and all who had made the meeting
in the First Church of Newark so pleasant.
The meeting adjourned at 12:30. Prayer was offered and the
benediction pronounced by Rev. D. R. Frazer, D.D., the pastor of
the First Church.
ELIZABETH D. PAXTON,
Recording Secretaty.
76 Woman's Work for Home Missions. Oct
Vni— HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE WOMAN'S SYNODICAL
SOCIETY OF HOME MISSIONS IN THE SYNOD
OF NEW JERSEY.
MRS. W. E. HONEYMAN, PRESIDENT.
It seems like a paradox to say that a child is older than its
mother, but it is a fact that the Woman's Synodical Society of New
Jersev came into being one year before the Woman's Executive
Committee of Home Missions of the Presbyterian Church.
The records show that our New Jerse}"- Society was organized in
October, 1877, while the "parent" society was organized December
12th, 1878, or one year later. In fact, the Synodical Committee,
appointed by our Synod in conjunction with the committees of a
few other Synods, organized the Woman's Executive Committee of
Home Missions, now called the Woman's Board of Home Missions,
located at 156 Fifth Avenue, thus creating the organization that we '
delight to regard as the parent society in woman's organized effort
for Home Missions.
The causes that led up to the organization of women for Home
Mission work were simple, yet potent, and may best be described
in the words of the late honored Secretary of the Board of Home
Missions, the Rev. Henry Kendall, D.D., who says : "As the rail-
roads opened Utah, Southern Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona,
they brought within the bounds of our Presbyteries Indian tribes,
a large number of Spanish-speaking Mexicans, and the inhabitants
of far-off Alaska, to whom home missionaries were sent, but the
missionaries soon discovered that these exceptional populations
could not be reached by the simple preaching of the word. Thej^
found the Indians in many places in heathen darkness, needing all
the appliances used to reach pagan nations. The Mormons were
under the power of the priesthood to such an extent as to preclude
all approach to them
In view of these difficulties the missionaries asked either to be
recalled or furnished with schools b}' which they might be able to
reach the children and through them the parents. The Board for a
time was powerless, and unable to see a way of solving the diffi-
culty.
The matter was brought to the attention of the General Assembly.
That body, recognizing the fact that the Board of Home Missions
was chartered to supply destitute places with ministers and not
with teachers, deemed it unadvisable to deviate from the policy- of
former years. They therefore called upon the women of the church
to take up the school work and act as pioneers to our regular home
missionaries.
J goo. Woman's Work for Home Missions. 77
The response was generous and hearty, for the women saw in
this something corresponding to the " Zenena work in India."
The General Assembly of 1875 recommended the organization of
a Woman's Home Missionary Societ3% with auxiliary societies
under the advice and counsel of the Home Mission Board.
The Assembly of 1876 went a step farther and urged a thorough
organization and suggested that the Synods appoint annually a
Sy nodical Committee in each Synod.
In 1877 the Assembly made a still farther advance and recom-
mended that the work be done through "the Session, the Presby-
tery, the Synod, and the General Assembly."
In response to these recommendations of the General Assembly
and the resolutions of our Synod, thirty-nine women of New Jersey
met to organize the Woman's Synodical Society of Home Missions.
October i6th, 1877, in the Third Presbyterian Church of Newark, at
eleven o'clock A.M. Mrs. Dr. Wilson, of that city, presided over
the meeting, which was opened by singing the doxology ; prayer
by Mrs C. H Langdon, of Elizabeth, and the reading of the second
chapter of Isaiah
All the Presbyteries were represented except West Jersey, and
this was unrepresented simply because of a meeting at home. Mrs.
Thomas McCaule}', of Hackettstown, wife of Rev. Thomas Mc-
Cauley, was elected President for the ensuing year ; Mrs. R. E.
Haines, of Elizabeth, Corresponding Secretary ; and Mrs. C. H.
Langdon, of Elizabeth, Recording Secretary — which position she
faithfully filled until obliged to resign b}^ ill health, a few years
ago.
A Synodical Committee, consisting of two from each Presbytery,
was also chosen, and after listening to a .stirring address from Rev.
Dr. Roberts, the meeting adjourned.
The Society held its first annual meeting at Morristown, October
15th, 1878, with an attendance of only thirty-six. As Mrs Mc-
Cauley had moved out of the State during the year, Mrs. H. D.
Gregory, of Blairstown, was elected to fill her place, which place
she held until October, 1885, when she resigned, owing to her
removal to Philadelphia. She was a woman of wonderful executive
ability, of deep piety, and possessed an abiding interest in every
form of home and foreign missionary work ; and to her we ascribe
much of our success for our thorough organization.
October 14th, 1885. Mrs. W. E. Honeyman, was chosen as her suc-
cessor, and she has filled that position until the present time.
Our work is educational and structural in its character, and is
among the exceptional populations of our land, namely, the Alas-
kans, the Mormons, the Mexicans, the Indians and the Mountain
People of the South, the latter class alone numbering nearly 3,000,.
000 people.
78 Woman's Work for Home Missions. Oct.,
We have also given substantial aid to the Freedmen and assist in
supplying means for their education and christianization.
Our money goes toward the support of the 372 teachers and 126
schools under the care of the Woman's Board of Home Missions ;
a small part being devoted to " Special Objects." We have built a
fine academy at Logan, Utah, at a cost of $9,000; built a hospital
at Tucson, Arizona, for the benefit of our Indian Training School :
contributed toward the support of the school for Indian boys and
girls at Good Will South Dakota ; helped erect a chapel at La Luz
and Chaperito, New Mexico, and contributed $9,000 for the Bo3\s'
Farm School at Asheville, North Carolina. Also contributed for
several years to the school among the Freedmen, at Sumter, North
Carolina and Ferguson Academy, Abbeville.
The amount of money raised the first year was inconsiderable but
in 1884 it reached the sum of $6,829 T^- I" 1894 our gifts amounted
to $19 683,57, ^ very encouraging gain in a single decade. To-day
we report for the year ending March 31st, 1900, $24,260.87. During
the twenty-three years since our organization we have contributed
$315,000 to the Home Mission cause. The Presbyterial societies
were organized in the following order :
Morris and Orange 1880
New Brunswick 1882
Newton 1S85
Jersey City, 18S5
Monmouth, 1885
Elizabeth 1885
West Jersey 1885
Newark, 1888
They are all doing excellent work, under the leadership of eflB-
cient ofiicers. Auxiliary to the parent societ}', there are within our
bounds 198 local societies and 84 bands. The membership of our
societies is at present 10,868
We have added to our corps of ofiicers a Secretary of Literature,
to disseminate information concerning the leafiets, and to secure
subscriptions for the Home Mission Monthly, a magazine published
by the Woman's Board of Home INIissions in New York. This mag-
azine has over 2,000 subscribers in our Sjaiod and is growing in
usefulness and popularity. "The Lord gave the Word ; great was
the company of women that published it."
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IX —TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL REPORT OF THE WOMAN'S
SYNODICAL SOCIETY FOR FOREIGN MISSIONS.
When undertaking the task of formulating a report of missionary
work for the year 1899-1900, one realizes how fast history is being
made in our time and how, more than ever before, Foreign Missions
are becoming an important factor in the world's history
Only one missionary to China sounds a note of alarm foreshadow-
ing the dreadful events of this past summer. Mrs. W. B. Hamilton
writes from Chinanfu : " The persecution b}^ the Big Knife Society
has rendered it impossible to go into the villages. The country
women will not come in now, because they fear an attack on our
place here."
In India, famine, plague and drought have prevailed. "It has
been an awful visitation."
Persia and Mexico make urgent appeals for means and workers to
carry forward mission work among the women and girls.
Siam and Laos send their usual hopeful reports of work accom-
plished and new work undertaken.
The interest felt in the work abroad cannot be entirely gauged by
the sum of our gifts, but it represents that interest in some degree.
The amounts contributed by the various Presbyterial Societies
are as follows :
Elizabeth, |5,945 65
Jersey City 2,630 51
Monmouth, 2,367 88
Morris and Orange, 5i347 19
Newark, . . 5,187 27
New Brunswick 4 435 01
Newton, 1,817 16
West Jersey, i,77i 09
Total, $29,679 "^d
In addition to the amount here credited to the Presbytery of Mor-
ris and Orange, they contributed J824.00 through the New York
Board.
"The special object work, in its new form has met with less
opposition than was anticipated. The results of such giving may
be gathered in part from the letters and reports of the missionaries,
but not fully will they be known till that day when the Lord
maketh up His jewels — then it may be found that your unselfish
bounty has added lustre to the Redeemer's crown and that names
are written in heaven because of your unspecified giving on earth."
LILIAN ALLEN MARTIN,
Corresponding Secretary.
So Woman's Work for Foreign Missions. Oct.
X.-TWENTY SECOND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
WOMAN'S SYNODICAL SOCIETY FOR
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
The twenty-second annual meeting of the Woman's S^'nodical
Society for Foreign Missions was held in the First Presbyterian
Church, Newark, N. J., October nth, 1900.
Mrs. Stevenson, the President presided
The service opened with singing ""Glorious things of Thee are
spoken."
Dr. Frazer. pastor of the church, very cordiall}' welcomed the
Society, to which Mrs. Stevenson responded, saying that we all felt
it most appropriate that we should meet in this particular church,
as it was here that the Society had its birth.
The report of the Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Chalmers Martin,
was read and accepted, after which the President expressed the
regret of the Society that because of removal from our Synod, Mrs.
Martin could no longer serve the Society as its Corresponding
Secretary.
The report of the Treasurer of the Contingent Fund was read and
accepted. Having a balance in the treasury of $6S.oo, it was voted
to send $50.00 to the General Fund.
Resolutions were offered by Mrs. Forman of Jersej^ City, in
regard to the death of Mrs. Joel Parker, of Freehold, to the effect
that deeply missing the presence of Mrs. Parker and giving thanks
to God for the many years she was permitted to be with us, the
Society takes up this work which has been laid down by her with
renewed alacrity, emulating her zeal, confidence and faith.
These resolutions were adopted and a copy ordered to be sent to
the family of Mrs Parker ; also ordered that they be placed on
the minutes of this Society'.
Mrs. Stevenson urged us to more earnest work, and more gen-
erous giving as a new century opens up before us. She also called
our attention to the feast the literature held out to us.
Mrs. Peter Stryker, of Bound Brook, gave the report of Young
People's work. She entreated the societies not to divert their funds
from their pledged channels. First make good 5'our pledges and
after that be generous in other directions. This report was accepted.
The Committee on Nominations reported as follows :
President— h\x^. W. P. Stevenson, Roselle.
ELIZABETH PRESBYTERY.
Vice-Presidents — Mrs. J. T. Kerr, Elizabeth.
Miss M. J. Petrie, Plainfield.
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JERSEY CITY PRESBYTERY.
Mrs. S. R. Forman, Jersey City.
Mrs. P. F. Leavens, Passaic.
MONMOUTH PRESBYTERY.
Mrs. A. H. Young, Matawan.
Mrs. Thompson, Red Bank.
MORRIS AND ORANGE PRESBYTERY.
Mrs. G. W. B. Gushing, East Orange.
Mrs. R. L. S. Paton, East Orange.
NEWARK PRESBYTERY.
Mi.ss A. M. Carter Newark.
Mrs. W. J. Rusling, Newark.
NEW BRUNSWICK PRESBYTERY.
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Mrs. E. M. Hunt, Trenton.
Mrs. J. J. Davidson, New Brunswick.
NEWTON PRESBYTERY.
Miss S. D. Thomson, Newton.
Mrs. W. R. Scran ton, Belvidere.
WEST JERSEY PRESBYTERY.
Mrs. J. M. Moore, Clayton.
Miss H. F. Van Meter, Salem.
Recording Secretary —M.V.S. J. H. Owens, Paterson.
Corresponding Secretary— '^Iy^s,. WALTER CONDICT, Jersey City.
Treastirer—yiiss ELLENf M. GOLTON, Elizabeth.
Secretary of Literature— M\ss Ada E. Chandler, Roselle.
Secretary of Young People^ s Work — Mrs. Peter Stryker, Bound
Brook.
This report was accepted.
After a few moments spent in discussion as to the best way of
interesting our societies in the different lines of work as prescribed
by our Board, the meeting adjourned to meet in Washington,
■October, 1901.
MRS. J. H. OWENS,
Recording Secretary.
82 Sabbath-Schooi. Work. Oct.,
XL-REPORT OF THE PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON
SABBATH-SCHOOL WORK.
Statistics .- ThQ siAtisixcaX reports for last 3'ear show 443 schooLs,
as against 454 reported the previous year. The total membership
of these schools is 81,713, a net increase of 1,823. During the j-ear
there have been added 6,305 new .scholars, a very gratif3-ing gain as
compared with the 1,596 reported last year. The Presbyteries report-
ing gain in membership are Elizabeth, Jersey City, Monmouth,
New Brunswick and West Jersey. The largest gains have been
made in the Presbyteries of Jersey City, New Brunswick and Eliza-
beth in the order named. During the past year 1,842 scholars of
our schools have been received into the membership of the church,
a matter of devout thankfulness to Almighty God
Home Department. — \^2iS\. year's report showed 3,477 members
enrolled. This j^ear there were 4,507, an increase of 1,030. The
Presb3'tery of New Brunswick leads with 9S8, and West Jersey fol-
lows closely with 819. Your Committee would commend to the
churches of Synod the "' Home Department Quarterly," and other
supplies for this branch of our work, issued by our own Board of
Publication and Sabbath-school Work. In more than two-thirds of
our schools the Shorter Catechism is taught and the Westminster
Lesson Helps are used.
The Twentieth Century Movement. — 3,162 schools were reported to
the last General Assembly as having joined the Twentieth Century
Movement, of which 140 were from the Synod of New Jersey, as
compared with 59 reported last year. The Presbytery of Elizabeth
reports 19 ; Jersey City, 12 ; Monmouth, 25 ; Morris and Orange,
16; Newark, 23; New Brunswick, 10; Newton, 11, and West
Jersey, 24.
There is great need in our Sunday-schools of better methods of
retaining the scholars in our schools, and so of stopping the fearful
leaks that are draining away our membership. While 6,305 were
added to our schools last year, we are able to report a net gain of
only 1,823 ; so that during the year 4,482 have been lost from our
schools. We believe that better teaching and more faithful attend-
ance on the part of many of our teachers would produce better
results, and would in this connection commend to our schools the
new movement in Normal Work, now being considered by our
Board of Publication and Sabbath-school Work, vphich contemplates
nothing less than the organization, equipment and conducting of a
Normal Department in every Presbyterian Sabbath-school, and
which it is hoped will shortly be brought to the notice of all our
Sunday-school workers.
Offerings. — Last year the churches of our Synod contributed to
the Sunday-school Board of our church 112,423, as against $10,678
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the previous 5'ear ; of this amount the Sunday-schools gave $4,619
this year, and $4,181 the year previous. Last j^ear the Sunday-
schools contributed to other Boards of the church $17,346 ; the pre-
vious year, $17,423.
Mission Work. — During the past year the Board has conducted its
operations in 24 Synods, extending over 32 States and Territories
and in Cuba ; 80 Missionaries have been engaged in this work, as
pioneers, preparing the way for the home missionary and the
church to follow ; 836 schools have been organized and 329 reorgan-
ized, as the result of their labors ; into these schools have been
gathered at the outset 3,837 teachers and 36,276 scholars, a total
membership of 40, 113 ; in prosecuting this work 78,618 homes have
been visited, and our missionaries are enabled to report 1,447 hope-
ful cases of conversion ; at the present time there are in existence
3,796 Sunday-schools organized b}^ the missionaries of the Board,
and 459 churches which have grown out of them.
The Committee recommend for adoption the following resolu-
tions :
1. That Synod reaflBrms its recommendation of the Twentieth Cen-
tury Movement during this, its closing year, and urges its Sunday-
schools to make special and continuous effort to gather in the more
than fifty per cent, of the children of school age in the State of
New Jersey who are yet outside of the Sunday-school, in order
that the desired result may be reached, of gathering into our
Presbyterian Sunday-schools five hundred thousand new scholars
by April ist, 1901.
2. That we recommend the observance of Children's Day, the
second Sabbath of June, and Rallying Day, the last Sabbath of
September ; and that liberal offerings be made on these days for
the mission work of our Board of Publication and Sabbath-school
Work.
3. That in view of the increased interest in the study of the
Westminster Shorter Catechism, as evidenced by the fact that dur-
ing the past year the Board awarded a prize of a Teachers' Bible
to 1,790 scholars of our Sunday-schools, under eighteen years of
age, who have been certified to the department as having cor-
rectly lecited the entire Shorter Catechism, we recommend to
Church Sessions Sunday-school Superintendents and parents the
great importance of teaching the Shorter Catechism to the children
of the church.
4. That our Committee on Sabbath-school Work be directed to
examine the annual reports and other oflficial publications of the
New Jersey Sunday-school Association and to report such facts
concerning its aims, methods and needs as the said Committee
deems worthy of Synod's attention
HENRY C. CRONIN,
Chairman.
84 Young Peopi.e's Societies. Oct.y
XIL~REPORT OF THE PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON
YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETIES.
With the echoes of the New Jersey Christian Endeavor conven-
tion still sounding in our ears, we come to our seventh report on
Young People's Societies. It is very evident to your Committee
that there is a general desire on the part of our church authorities
that our societies may abound yet more and more in the fruitage
that pertains to a Presbyterian vineyard. This expectation is
natural and right Before all else, our societies are first to be recog-
nized as belonging to the Presbyterian Church.
In making up our report to Synod, our Presbj'terial chairmen
are called upon for suggestions as to what should be emphasized.
Accordingly, one of them says : "I think it would be wise to urge
pastors and ruling elders to encourage the Young People's Soci-
eties under their care, in order that they may increase in loyalty
to the church."
Another chairman says : " I notice a distinct falling off in interest
towards the work by the 3^oung people, and if our pastors do not
have a care, the conditions will become similar to those before the
C. E. movement was inaugurated ; conditions often unsatisfactory
and unfruitful. I do not advocate the abandonment of the C. E.
name, but I do urge the abandonment of the disposition to let that
name do all the work. Our societies should become more centralized
and should receive their greatest inspiration from the individual
church and denominational work." These opinions are not intro-
duced as an unfavorable criticism of Christian Endeavor ideas or
methods. Far otherwise. They are the voicing of a feeling that
we must take account of. They should call us to consider, not so
much whether this or that organization is to blame, but the rather
how can we develop the character and occupj' the energies of our
young people ; how can we increase their loyalty- to Christ and the
church ; how can we protect them from the temptations of worldli-
ness and irreverence ? It is no wonder that some show a decrease
in love and zeal, when we see the many evil influences in our day,
which woo them away from the church. It is not surprising that
we find these things in our societies, when we can hardl}' keep
them out of our homes.
Particular emphasis is placed upon the need of improvement, by
the appointment in the last General Assembly of two Committees,
one of which was entrusted with the "whole subject of Young
People's Work," and the other with the matter of Young People's
offerings (see Minutes of General Assembl3% 1900, pp. 159 133). In
view of these appointments, one of our chairmen says " it would
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hardly be wise to suggest any new methods or enterpri.ses until we
hear from the Assembly."
Whether anything comes of this action or not one thing is cer-
tain, the three parties most interested in the young people — the
Lord, the Church, and the home — must get closer together in behalf
of these loved ones, if they are to be fitted for the work and duty
of the future. We have often spoke of these things to Synod, and
have now no new appeal.
I. — SYNODICAL HOME MISSIONS.
The relation of the societies to Synodical Home Missions should
be decided by Session. Accordingly some have been assigned a
part of the church apportionment and do not appear separately on
the list of contributors. Others have not been so assigned because
they were considered to be already giving in the Sunday-school
which was assigned. In many cases, we have reason to believe, the
Session has no system nor decision in the matter, and the society
gives to the first one that makes the loudest appeal. Our opinion
is that our young people should be connected in some definite way
with Synodical Home Missions In the absence of any other plan,
they should make a society offering to this work. For the year
ending, our Sunday-schools and societies gave 11,039, of which the
latter gave ^264 Our societies could easily give three times this
amount to this work, which is justly the pride of Synod.
II. — MISSIONARY enterprises.
Here again Session ought to be the guide and helper. Whether
the societies give to all the Boards or not, they ought certainly to
be interested in Home and Foreign Missions. They must get inter-
ested in something, if they are going to live. If we do not set
before them our own work, they will do some other. Nor should
they be blamed for that. Surely nothing can be more interesting
and important than the specific work assigned by our Home and
Foreign Boards and undertaken under the particular direction of
the various Presbyteries, where the groups are placed. Under this
plan Elizabeth societies are giving for Rev. Geo. P. Pierson, Sapporo,
Japan ; Jersey City, for Rev. Wm. J. Drummond, Nanking, China ;
Monmouth, for Rev. Chas. H. Bandy, Fatehgarh, India; Morris
and Orange, for Rev. A. V. Bryan, Hiroshima, Japan and Rev. Robt.
M. Craig. Albuquerque, New Mexico ; Newark, for Dr. John Inglis,
medical missionary, Peking. China ; New Brunswick, for Rev.
Chas. A. Killie, Peking, China ; Newton and West Jersey, for Rev.
Jos. M. Goheen, Kolhapur, India.
86 Young People's Societies. Oct.,
The interest in these enterprises steadily continues and might
reach the point of the full salary for each missionary if persons
could be found with time to work it up. This has been done by
New Brunswick for the fifth year in succession. It is good to know
that, during the trying days of the Chinsse crisis, great S5anpathy
was felt by the Young People's Societies for their missionaries, in
whose behalf their prayers were abundant, and who were delivered
from the teeth of the dragon.
III. — THE CHRISTIAN TRAINING COURSE.
Matters of Bible study and Christian training are becoming more
and more pressing. In many quarters there is new interest in Bible
study. The sales of the Bible still exceed those of the most popular
novel Many plans for Bible study present themselves Our socie-
ties need the advice of pastors and teachers, in order that they may
not be led into stud3^ courses where loose views of the Bible are
taught and the authority of Holy Scripture weakened We
have every year presented to Synod definite suggestions as to a
series of text-books suitable for Christian training. In our Course
two principles have prevailed, (i) the use of an inexpensive text-
book, small but standard ; (2) an elementary treatment of the sub-
ject, with references for wider reading. We present the following
arrangement for 1901 :
(i.) Biblical Department. — The New Testament and its Writers, by
the Rev. J. A. McClymont, D.D., of Aberdeen, one of the Guild
Text-Books of the Church of Scotland. Price 25 cents.
Last year, for this department, we recommended Our Lord's Teach-
ing, by Rev. James Robertson, D.D,, one of the Guild Text-Books,
and offered by Revell Co. at 25 cents This book furnishes an
excellent summary on the current Sunday-school Lessons in the
Life of Christ, which will continue for six months in 1901.
(2.) Historical Department. — The Presbyterian Churches, by Rev.
J. N. Ogilvie, M.A., author of the Guild Text-Books Price 25
cents.
(3.) Missionary Department. — Dawn on the Hills of T'ang, by Har-
lan P. Beach, Educational Secretary of the Student Volunteer Move-
ment for P'oreign Missions. Price 50 cents.
These three books are well worth study. Thej^ will be sent post-
paid for the price named, by Revell Co., 156 Fifth Ave , New York.
IV. — STATISTICS.
In the last General Assembly an overture from the Synod of
Ohio brought up again the matter of Young People's offerings,
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and the manner of reporting them. The subject was referred to a
Committee to report next year. The question is one of interest,
but we shall have to refer enquirers to page 133 of the Minutes of
General Assembly. The plan approved by General Assembly two
years ago, agreeable to an arrangement between the Assembly's
Boards and the Woman's Boards, by which all Young People's
Societies report through the Women's Boards, has worked well and
has caused very little friction. As the wishes of societies and Ses-
sions as to destination are respected, and as the Women's Boards
provide some specific work for missionary groups in a way exactly
like the Assembly's Boards, there seems little reason at present to
change. There is no doubt that uniformity in this matter is a very
great help to all concerned. Our statistics are based for the most
part upon the reports of the Boards, and in part upon those of the
New Jersey Christian Endeavor Union.
There are 267 Christian Endeavor Societies in Synod, numbering
about 9 200 active members, and 150 Junior Endeavor Societies with
about 3,300 members. Our Young People's Societies of all kinds,
including Mission Bands, number about 530, with 14,000 active
members. These gave to Home Missions $4,680, being $432 more
than last year ; to Foreign Missions, $6,325, a decrease of 3io6 ; to
all other Boards, $589, of which $205 was given to the Freedmen's
Board or to all our Boards $11 594 being an advance on 1899 of
$605. This sum is worthy of praise. Though it is not a great
advance on last year, it is to be remembered that last year witnessed
a great effort to pay the debts of the Boards, and yet this year's
giving among the young people goes beyond that. It is a goodly
offering. Without doubt they can give more, if asked to do so.
This offering is a very encouraging feature of this work. It proves
that there is a good and increasing field in Young People's Work
that may yield large results, if we have the grace and wisdom for
its proper cultivation.
We advise that the following resolutions be adopted by S3'nod :
1. That we remind our Sessions that there are many appeals being
made to our societies that are likely to draw awa}- their attention
from their own church, and many influences operating to undermine
their consecration and we urge our Sessions to get into close touch
with their young people, in order to guide and help them on to the
best things.
2. That we commend our Young People's Societies for the good
works which they are doing, and remind them that as young Pres-
byterians God has given to them great privileges and duties, and
we call upon them to come up heartily and fully to the help of the
Lord against the mighty, and to make sure that their own church
shall lack nothing which they can supply.
88 Young People's Societih.s. Oct ,
3. That while we comniend to their attention and support all the
Boards of our Church, we would emphasize the needs of Synodical
Home Missions, and suj^gest that each Society be requested, subject
to the advice of Session, to make a Thanksgiving offering of at least
three dollars for this work.
HUGH B. MacCAULKY,
Chairman.
jgoo. Sabbath Observance. 89
Xm— REPORT OF THE PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON
SABBATH OBSERVANCE.
In certain portions of our State the right solution of the Sunday
problem seems to get farther away. This is the case with our sea-
side resorts that stretch from Sandy Hook to Cape May. With most
the idea grows rampant that Sunday shall be a holiday, given to
diversion, sometimes to a wild carnival of godless pleasures and
pursuits. A Sunday at Atlantic City in August, along the great
board-walk at least — what an awful prostitution of God's season of
holy rest ! Our cities also increasing!)- break loose from the daj^'s
normal restraints. This is due to various causes, one of which is
the large immigration of foreign continental elements who have no
conception of the Sabbath as a spiritual day They bring their old-
world notions with them, only to work them out into broader
license here. But while these are the darkest spots. Sabbath dese-
cration confronts us everywhere, and too often in the homes and
conduct of those who profess allegiance to the church. We are
amazed as we observe the evident lack of conscience as to the just
and wholesome claims of the blessed day. The Massachusetts
Institute of Technology during the past summer allowed one of its
professors to advertise and carry out a Sunday excursion to the
Hoosic Mountains for the study of geology. The excuse given was
the great pressure of duties during the rest of the week. In that
institution, also, it is regarded as quite in order that the students
prepare their Monday's lessons on the Sabbath if they so desire.
In Harvard University it is understood that on Sunday professors
and students may use the laboratories and museums and all appa-
ratus of experiment as on other days. This in New England. Is
it better in New Jersey ? We reply with gladness, Yea. veril5^ Yet
we fear that year by year it is coming into vogue that students in
our high schools and colleges are preparing Monday's lessons on
the Lord's day. How much the excessive zeal as to athletics, with
the modern multiplication of studies, operates to this end we cannot
say. But whatever the cause we must deplore the fact. In the face
of all this, what shall we do? We know what some prominent
journalists, with others of the world's wise ones, advise. They
say, " Cease the contention. America is bound to have a liberal
Sunday." Shall we heed this counsel? Never, if we are faithful
to the lyord we profess to love, and are alive to the deepest, mightiest
needs of the church and the world. We have but one course to
pursue, which is to hold aloft the standard of Sabbath-keeping as
God has given it in His word, and fight under that to the end.
As good news from the thickest of the strife we jo5'fully mention
what has been done during the last year in Atlantic county through
go Sabbath Obskrvance. Oct..
the efforts, largely, of a vigorous Law and Order League. Sunday
bicycle racing has been prohibited, also the holding of the Egg
Harbor City Sunday fair, which for years was an awful profanation
of God's day. All honor to the brethren who have won this advance.
Ma\' they press on till in Atlantic City itself greater victories shall
result May the Holy Ghost inspire us all with a new power of
faith and zeal.
The following resolutions are offered for adoption :
1. That this Synod reaflSrms its belief in the perpetual obligation
of God's command to keep holy the Sabbath day.
2. That we appeal to all w^ho have authority in our schools, col-
leges and other seminaries of learning to secure it, as far as possi-
ble, that all secular studies be laid aside on the Lord's day
3. That we affectionately entreat all members of our churches and
young people's societies and Sabbath-schools to join with whole
heart in the warfare for right Sabbath observance ; to use their
influence in all possible ways, that others give the time to noblest
ends, to worship and growth of soul and exaltation of Jesus' name.
4. That we respectfully ask all employers in our State to consider
the wisdom of giving their employees a half-holiday on the Satur-
days of the year, for the sake of the Sabbath as a spiritual day
5. That we approve heartily the work of the American Sabbath
Union and bespeak for it the sympathy and co operation of our
people.
6. That we endorse the resolution of the General Assembly
requesting our pastors to preach a sermon on the Sabbath on
some Sabbath in April, and if the way be clear, to make an offer-
ing for the American Sabbath Union above mentioned.
7. That we congratulate the brethren of Atlantic count3-, in view
of the excellent work accomplished within the past 5'ear, and com-
mend their courage and wisdom as worthy of all praise and imita-
tion.
GEORGE SWAIN,
Chairman.
I goo. Temperance. 91
XIV —REPORT OF THE PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON
TEMPERANCE.
Omitting, by order of Sj'nod, all reference to the government or
to the arm}^ canteen, j^our Committee on Temperance respectfully
submit the following report :
In looking over the general condition of the cause in the United
States, we note that according to the statistics quoted in the Tem-
perance Report to the General Assembly of our Church last spring,
there was a falling off in the use of distilled liquors of thirty-three
per cent, in the years 1894, 1895 and 1896. Then a change took
place, and the consumption of distilled liquors increased at the rate
of five per cent, a year. The use of beer continued to decrease,
although the decrease was slight and fluctuating. The increase in
the amount of distilled liquors, if it includes that used for other than
beverage purposes, would be accounted for by the general increase
in business activity. This cause cannot account for the liquor used
as a beverage, for its effect would appear in beer as well as in the
more alcoholic liquors The prob|em is not only to account for the
increase of fifteen per cent, in three years, but to account also for
the sudden checking of the rate of decrease, thirty-three per cent.,
which prevailed in the three years preceding. If the figures indi-
cate a return to the use of distilled liquors, they are alarming. We
commend this question to the careful study of the members of this
S3'nod. The entire report of the Assembly's Committee should be
thoughtfully examined by both the clergy and laitj'^ of our church.
During the past 5'ear the General Assembly's Committee on Tem-
perance received less than fifteen hundred dollars. This sum is
utterly inadequate to the work. That Committee should collect,
codify and distribute the facts, including the results, not onl}- of
liquor drinking, but also ot the various remedies, individual, legal,
social and religious To do this requires money.
The Committee has already prepared and offered for distribution
some valuable material, which should be in the hands of every
minister of our denomination. It can be obtained from the Secre-
tary, Rev. John F. Hill, D. D., 708 Penn avenue, Pittsburg, Pa.
In our own State aggressive work, aside from the presentation of
the subject from our pulpits is confined largely to the southern
counties. The Law and Order League of Camden is still doing fine
work. Bridgeton. Millville, Vineland and several other towns have
no saloons or bar-rooms. In these towns local prohibition has
passed the experimental stage, and has been supported by the
approval of the citizens for many years The Anti-Saloon League
has begun its work of agitation and organization for a County
Local Option law. Our present liquor laws are far below those of
even many license States.
92 Temperance. Oct.,
Your Committee would recommend the adoption of the following
resolutions :
1. That we urge upon both ministers and churches the renewed
and careful study of this subject ; and we especially request their
examination of the work, resources and possibilities of the Assem-
bly's Committee on Temperance.
2. That we call attention to the observance of Temperance Day,
October 2Sth, as recommended by the Assembl3^ for which its
Committee has prepared an excellent order of service.
3. That while we rejoice in the exclusion of liquors from the
nav3', we urge upon Congress the passage of .such laws as will
banish intoxicants from the army.
4 That we protest against the introduction of American and
other liquors and the American saloon system into the territory
recently acquired by the United States, and we express the hope that
in the final organization of the new governments these evils may
be excluded.
J. DeHART BRUEN,
Chairman.
I goo. Foreign Populations. 93
XV —REPORT OF THE PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON
WORK AMONG FOREIGN POPULATIONS.
Your Committee would respectfullj^ report that Work Among
Foreign Populations is being carried forward in most of the Presby-
teries with a fair degree of earnestness.
The larger part of this work is among the German-speaking
people. Connected with the Synod are 20 German churches, dis-
tributed through 6 of our Presbyteries, Newark Presbytery having
6 German churches on its roll, and Jersey City and Morris and
Orange each 4. The aggregate membership of these churches is
2,487, or an average to each church of about 125. The Sabbath-
school membership is 3,770 ; 202 new members were added on exam-
ination, an average of 10 to a church ; 3 churches are without pas-
tors—or were last spring — viz : Rahwaj^ First, and Maurer, in
Presbytery of Elizabeth, and Broadway German, of Paterson.
Work among Italians has crystalized in 3 congregations, with a
membership of 178 and Sabbath-school membership of 330 ; 36 were
added on examination during the year reported. It is to be regret-
ted that the Rev. Mr. Fragale was compelled, for want of adequate
support, to give up his work in Hammonton, and has removed to
Pittsburg, Pa,, where he is engaged in a similar mission. His
place has been filled by a Waldensian brother.
Efforts to reach the Italians are made in other Presbyteries by
individual or associated churches, as in Orange, Madison and Mor-
ristown.
Some effort is being made to reach the hundreds of Italians labor-
ing on the great reservoir in the neighborhood of Boonton.
Upwards of 35,000 Italians are found in the city of Newark, and a
prosperous church has been formed among them.
In Trenton an Italian Mission is carried on by a Presbyterial
Commission, consisting of 3 ministers — one of them the Italian mis-
sionary— and 3 elders.
Some mission work is also in progress among the Hungarians,
Poles, Scandinavians, etc., in the neighborhood of Perth Amboy
Work among the Jews in the Jewish colony at Rosenhayn (West
Jersey Presbytery), has been for the present suspended ; it is to be
hoped only for the present.
Your Committee would remind the churches in whose vicinity
considerable numbers of Jews are found that, unpromising and diflS-
cult as the work may seem — and it is — it is well worth while for
there's a blessing in it — *' at this present time also there is a rem-
nant according to the election of grace."
ALBERT ERDMAN,
Chairman.
94 Systematic Beneeicence. Oct.,
XVI.~REPORT OF THE PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON
SYSTEMATIC BENEFICENCE.
We are glad to avail ourselves of the opportunit}' to shorten our
report by referring the brethren to the all-comprehensive presenta-
tion made to the last Assembly by its Special Committee on Sys-
tematic Beneficence, and also to the report of the Standing Committee
to which it was referred. When one reads their plea for enlarged
offerings through the church collection for an offering from every
church for every Board, and their view of the " paramount influence
of the pastor," he is prompted to wonder if these Committees had
not been reading the Minutes of the Synod of New Jersey.
The following table shows how much we yet lack of an offering
from every church for every Board. It gives the number of churches
in each Presbytery having blanks, how many of them have pastors,
and how many are vacant :
Churches. Blanks. Pastors. Vacant
Elizabeth, 6 29 2 i
Jersey City, 21 98 18 i
Monmouth, i 4 i
Morris and Orange, 10 56 6 i
Newark, 16 54 13 2
Newton, 7 26 5 2
West Jersey, 24 106 9 6
85 2,72, 54 13
Corisco (our little African sister) and New Brunswick, having no
blanks, are not found in this table. And if we open the Twentieth
Century with full columns, this table will find no place in our next
report Butler and Westminster, in the Synod of Penns3dvania,
again stand with Corisco and New Brunswick, the only Presb}--
teries in the church with full columns. The Committee expresses
its sincere sympathy with the deep regret of one of its members,
Rev. Wm. P. Finney, who has so splendidlj^ marshaled the forces
of Monmouth for the past few years, bringing every church into
line and keeping his ranks unbroken. During his absence in the
Holy Land last year, one of the churches spoiled the record held b}-
that Presbytery for three years, by presenting its report with four
blanks. Of our 338 churches, 85, about one-fourth, have blanks to
the extent of 373. This is a decrease of 2 churches and of 14 blanks
as compared with last year. Of these 85 churches, 54 have pastors
and 13 are vacant, 17 have stated supplies and i a pastor-elect.
Thus J 2 of them are in charge of a minister. It used to be said that
the blanks might be largely accounted for by reason of the church's
inability or its vacant pulpit. An examination utterly breaks down
igoo. Systematic Beneficence. 95
this explanation We are constrained to honor our brethren so far
as to believe it were quite possible for each one of these 72 ministers
to have had every column filled if he had felt that it ought to be
done and had planned for its accomplishment. This conviction is
not here expressed for the first time, and for its justification we are
glad to quote from the Assembly's Committee when it calls " atten-
tion to the paramount influence of the pastor. * * * The pastor
must be the leader in the benevolent activities of his people as dis-
tinctly as in the spiritual "
Once more it seems well to refer to the playful banter of our
brethren who smile at our enthusiasm for full columns, and pleas-
antly chide us for encouraging churches to fill a column with a
single dollar. These brethren know very well that this Committee
pleads for the largest possible amount for every column. But we
have just here a reply to all this genial criticism. Butler, West-
minster Monmouth and New Brunswick, the only home Presby-
teries in all the chiirch filling every column in recent successive
years, have 151 churches, of which only 19 put a single dollar in
any column the past year. They have filled 1,355 columns and only
60 places have single dollars, an average of less than 4 one-dollar
columns to each of the 19 churches. There were 1,302 churches of
the Assembly that made no church offering last year to any Board.
One dollar to each would have been $11,718. There are 28,494 col-
umns without a church oifering ! Were it not worth pleading to
transform these blanks into dollars ? We still hold fast our opinion
that a dollar is better than a blank !
In presenting the next table, showing the relative position of the
home Presbyteries in their benevolent contributions, a word of
explanation is necessary. The Committee finds a pleasurable incon-
venience which repeats itself in connection with one of our churches
in Elizabeth Presbytery. In a similar comparison last year we were
obliged, in fairness to all, to reduce the credit of the Clinton Church
by the amount of $140,000. This year we set aside $65,000. And
may the Lord preserve the life of His servant who sets us this
agreeable task from year to year.
Amount of Per Capita
Benevolence. Gilts.
Newark, $81,520 Morris and Orange, . . $7.29
Morris and Orange, . 75,276 Newark, 6.91
Elizabeth, 64,448 Elizabeth, 6.78
New Brunswick, . . . 40,438 Jersey City, 4.65
Jersey City, 33.788 New Brunswick, .... 4.34
West Jersey, 24,159 West Jersey, 3.12
Monmouth, 19,070 Monmouth 2.90
Newton, 16,045 Newton, 2 76
96
Systematic Beneficence.
Oct.,
The following comparative statement shows the Synod's total
contributions for the year. It reveals over $27,000 less given to
Home Missions than we gave last year, and over $29,000 less to the
Board of Aid for Colleges. It shows a net loss in benevolence of
167,659. A gain of $64,171 in congregational expenses leaves a
total net loss of $3,488. Onr total contributions reach $1,387,438.
Home Missions,
Foreign Missions, .
Education, ....
Sunday-school Work
Church Erection, .
Relief Fund, . . .
Freedmen, ....
Sy nodical Home Mis
Aid for Colleges, .
General Assembly,
Church Benevolence
Miscellaneous, . . .
Bible Societ3^ ....
Total Benevolence,
Congregational, . . .
1899.
1900.
Gain,
Loss.
$149,388
$122,176
....
$27,212
107,389
105,814
1.575
19.393
19.783
$390
. . . .
10,687
12,423
1,736
8,821
11,992
3,171
9.568
11.235
1,667
....
19.590
18,873
717
16,921
17,811
890
61,063
31.899
29.154
5.623
5.760
137
....
$408,443
$357,766
$50,677
65.531
53.274
....
12,257
13,120
8,395
4.725
5487,094
903,832
^419,435
968,003
$67,659
64,171
Total Contributions, $1,390,926 $1,387,438
In our offerings directly to our own Treasuries, we have made a
considerable gain ; as shown by the annexed statement of our total
benevolent gifts of $419,435, we placed $227,404, or 54 per cent, in
the treasuries of the Board. A gain over last year of $9,182.
Home Missions,
Foreign Missions
Education,
S. S. Work
Church Erection
Relief Fund,
Freedmen, .
Synodical Home Missions,
Aid for Colleges, ....
?o,2i9 $86,488 $6,269
85,332
79.769
4,332
4.656
324
6,762
7.592
830
4,916
5.226
310
8,731
9.689
958
7,157
11,524
4,367
16,921
17,811
890
3.852
4,649
797
Loss,
$5,563
$218,222 $227,404
,182
In our church offerings we have not reached Dr. Dixon's request
for a penny a week per member for Home Missions. Our average
gift for the year is 41 cents — a little less than 8 mills per week. To
the payment of the debt on the Freedmen' s Board we gave $3,260.
igoo.
Systematic Beneficence.
97
During the Synodical year we have contributed to Synodical Home
Missions 117,502.23. B3' contributions from within the Synod, by
churches and individuals, there are 35 missionaries supported in
heathen lands. Treasurer Hand, of the Board of Foreign Missions,
has given in his annual report a "classified statistical table"
vshowing the relative standing of the Synods in their church offer-
ings to Foreign Missions, in which he places New Jersey next after
New York and Pennsylvania in her total gifts, but in her per capita
of 69 cents she is 17 cents in advance of New York, the next highest.
In another table he sets in comparison a few of the more important
Presbyteries, in which our own Morris and Orange leads the sister-
hood in a per capita gift of $1.45, with New York a close second
with fi.40. In contributions to the Bible Societ}^ New Jersey leads
the Synods with a gift of $8,395. The seven S3'nods whose total
beneficence exceeds one hundred thousand dollars stand in the fol-
lowing order :
Total
Beneficence.
Pennsylvania, .... 1902,686
New York, 879,429
New Jersey, 419-435
Ohio, 313,025
Illinois 307,743
Indiana 145,636
Baltimore, 102,527
Total $3,071,480
New Jersey, .
Illinois, . . .
New York,
Pennsylvania,
Baltimore,
Ohio, ....
Indiana, . .
Per Capita
Gifts.
$6.01
4.44
4-30
4.12
4.00
3.12
2 96
This comparison places our Synod in third place as to the amount
given, but in her average gift per member she easily takes first
place at f 6. 01. Illinois surprises us by standing next, with $4.44.
leading the great Synods of Pennsylvania and New York.
We have now set before the Synod such phases of our general
beneficent work as we felt the brethren would care to have reviewed.
We have found no ground for boasting. But there is much in the
work of the past j^ear to encourage and stimulate to still more
earnest effort to have all the tithes brought into God's storehouse.
It is desirable, and it is possible, by the faithful efforts of minis-
ters and elders, that next year shall witness, practically, full benev-
olent columns in the statistical report of each of our 338 churches.
We offer the following for adoption :
I. That the Synod of New Jersey endorse the action of the last
Assembly, which " earnestly calls upon our great church to cele-
brate the opening of the twentieth century by an advance to the true
ideal of Christian giving, at least so far as to secure from every
church and from every church member an offering for each of our
eight Boards That for the attainment of this end the pastors and
98 Systematic Benkficence. Oct.,
sessions * * * set to work early and systematically and use
their utmost endeavors throughout the whole year."
2. That as an aid in this direction the Synod would urge the
ministers and elders to make the most zealous efforts to secure an
extensive circulation among the people of our church magazine,
"The Assembly Herald," also of those most excellent and help-
ful publications ot the Woman's Boards, "Woman's Work for
Woman," •' Home Mission Monthly " and " Over Sea and Land,"
and that they would distribute freely through the churches the
instructive and stimulating leaflets furnished gratuitousl}^ on re-
quest, by each of our Boards.
3. The Synod realizes the utter futility of all its counsels unless
they be cordially accepted by the leaders and overseers of the
people. It therefore solicits a cheerful co-operation, and calls the
brethren to the exercise of faith and prayer and a loyal endeavor
fully to meet the Assembly's summons.
THOMAS S. LONG,
Chairman.
igoo. Historical Matkriai,. 99
XVII —REPORT OF CUSTODIANS OF HISTORICAL MATERIAL.
The Custodians of Historical Material respectfully report that the
following material has been deposited upon the Synod's shelves
during the past 3'ear :
Frotn the Rev. Eben B. Cobb, D D.:
Year Book, Second Church, Elizabeth, 1900
From the Rev. J. DeHart Brtien :
Sermon, " Five Years of the First Church, Belvidere."
From James Steen, Esq.:
New Aberdeen, the Scotch Settlement of Monmouth County, 1899-
From the Rev. Allen H. Brown :
Twenty-fifth Anniversary, South Park Church, Newark, 1879.
Duplicate.
Copper plate of card of invitation and papers concerning unveil-
ing of Presbyterian Historical Monument.
From the Family of the late Rev. Edwin F. Hatfield, D.D , through the
Rev Allen H. Brozun :
History of Elizabeth, N. J., 1868.
From the Family of the late Hon. L. Q. C. Elmer :
Gazetteer and History of New Jersey, Thos. F. Gordon, 1834.
History of Fenwick's Colony, Thos. Shourds, 1876.
Rutgers College Centennial, 1S70.
The Old Man Beloved, Rev. Ethan Osborn. Duplicate.
Manual, Prospect Street Church, Trenton, 1900.
From the Rev. Hugh B. MacCanley :
Manual of the Freehold Presbj^terian Church, 1692-1749-1836.
From the Rev. Joseph M. McNulty, D.D.:
Two hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary of the Woodbridge
Church, 1900.
From the Rev. Frederic R. Brace , D.D.:
Sesqui-Centennial, First Church, Blackwood, 1900.
From the Rev John E. Peters, Sc. D.:
The Assembly's Digest of 1820, formerly the property of the
Synod.
Pictures :
Rev, Allen H. Brown, Rev. Robert Hamill Nassau, D.D.
WALTER A. BROOKS,
JOSEPH H. DULLES,
Custodiafis.
Historical Materiai,. Oct.,
XVni.-REPORT OF THE PERMANENT COMMITTEE ON HIS-
TORICAL MATERIALS AND THE JOINT COMMITTEE
ON RAISING FUNDS FOR THE ERECTION OF THE
PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL MONUMENT.
To the Synod of New Jersey, October /ylh, /goo :
When the Synod of New Jersey adjourned in 1899, it was with
the expectation that the Historical Monument would be ready for
dedication on Wednesda5^ the 8th of November. Then, although
the granite had arrived from Scotland and Ireland, it was found
impossible to have everything in readiness for that date, and a
second disappointment and another postponement became necessarj'.
The blocks of granite were erected in November, but the tablets
and seals of antique metal were not added until a few daj'S before
the dedication, in June, 1900.
A mistake was made by the workman in the location of the seals
and tablets. This error has been corrected by INIr. Lamb, without
expense to the Committee, under the supervision of Mr. MacCauley.
It is therefore proper to amend the des(fription which was given at
the time of unveiling, and add that the tablet containing the trans-
lation of the Latin inscription is now on the east side, leaving the
south side vacant, except that a fourth small tablet has been added
to the base on the south, according to the order of Synod in 1899.
This also was done under Mr. MacCauley' s supervision. Two of
the vSeals also have been transposed, in accordance with the original
design, and the seal of the Presbyterian Church of the L'nited States
is now on the rear, looking toward the Sunny South, and the seal
of the Scotch Irish Society is on the east, looking toward the land
whence came the men of Ulster.
We take pleasure in giving expression again to our obligation to
Rev. Henry Clay Cameron, D.D., Ph.D., Professor of Princeton
University, for his admirable decipherment and translation of the
Latin inscription, which was almost obliterated from the tombstone
of John Boyd.
Thursday, June 14th, opened with rain in the northern part of
New Jersey and with threatening clouds in the southern section.
Notwithstanding this unpropitious beginning of a pleasant day.
several hundred people assembled in the Old Scots Burying-ground
near Wickatunk Station, to witness the unveiling of the Presby-
terian Historical Monument. The ladies of Matawan, Wickatunk
and Freehold and others united in decorating with flags and flowers
the speakers' stand and the graves of John Boyd and Tennent and
Redford.
Friends from the places above mentioned, and Tennent, also pro-
vided conveyances to transport the guests between the railroad
stations and the places of assembly.
igOO. HiSTORICAI. MATERIA!,. lOI
The exercises began at ii A. M. at the Old Scots Burying-ground,
under the able direction of Rev. A Nelson Hollifield, D.D., Moder-
ator of the Sj^nod of New Jersey, who opened with a brief prayer.
After singing the hymn, " Our God Our Help in Ages Past," Rev.
Joseph M. McNulty, D.D., pastor of the Old Church of Woodbridge,
read the Scriptural lesson, i Sam. vii : 5-12 and Acts viii : 1-4.
Rev. Allen H. Brown, Chairman of Synod's Historical Com-
mittee, gave the history and description of the monument. In the
middle of this address the monument was unveiled by Walter Kerr
Esq., of New York city, a lineal descendant of the Scotch exile,
Walter Ker, the elder and founder of the Old Scots Church, other-
wise called the Church of Freehold.
This was followed b}' the dedicatory prayer by Rev. George D.
Baker, D.D. pastor of the Old First Presbyterian Church of Phila-
delphia, of which Jedidiah Andrews was the first pastor.
Rev. Robert F. Sample, D.D., Moderator of the General Assem-
bly of 1899. presented the greetings and congratulations of the
Northern General Assembly and sketched some salient features in
the growth of the Presbyterian Church from the coming of Francis
Makemie and the ordination of John Boyd to the present time.
Rev. Robert P. Kerr, D.D., of Richmond, Va., delegate from the
Southern General Assembly, responded, and spoke of the use of
monuments, and said : "I am commissioned to bear the most cor-
dial salutations to the representatives of the General Assembly of
the Church in the United States of America, and to say that we
claim a partnership in this monument and in the early organization
of Presbyterian ism for which it stands. Your brothers of the South
grasp your hands to-day, and we meet, proud, I trust, of each other.
We are certainly proud of you for your great work and the splendid
defence of our common heritage of doctrine, which your Assembly
makes every time it meets."
After singing the hymn, "O God of Bethel, by whose hand Thy
people still are fed," Rev. Wm. Henry Roberts, D.D., LL D., Stated
Clerk and delegate from the Northern General Assembly, delivered
an address on these characteristics of the Presbyterian Church, viz.:
"Popular Government in the Church," "A Definite Creed," and
"An Evangelistic and Educated Ministry."
Rev. Eben B. Cobb, D.D., made a financial statement.
There was not time to hear the Hon. Thomas B. Gresham, of
Baltimore, who was present as a delegate from the Southern Presby-
terian Church, and the address of Doctor P. P. Flournoy was for the
s'ame reason postponed until the afternoon.
The benediction was pronounced by the Rev. W. C. Alexander, of
Baltimore, another delegate from the Southern General Assembly.
The whole audience then hastened to take the train for Freehold,
and the cars of the Central New Jersey R. K. rolled smoothly over
the track of the Pennsylvania Company to Tennent station.
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No time was allowed, or lost for dinner, for a dining-car attached
to this train satisfied the demands of the hungr}'.
Arrived at the old Tennent Church, Dr. Hollifield, Moderator,
again presided.
Rev. Parke P. Flournoy, D.D.. of Bethesda Md., delegate from
the Southern General Assembly, delivered an address on " Presbj'-
terians before Presbytery."
No programme had been made for the afternoon, and brief
addresses were made by the following persons :
Rev Henry Clay Cameron D.D., Professor of Princeton Univer-
sity ;
H. Goodwin Smith, D.D., formerly pastor of Freehold Church, and
Hugh B. MacCaule}', its mo.st recent pastor ;
Frank R. Symnies, pastor of the Tennent Church ;
Wm. M. Rice, D.D.. Stated Clerk and delegate from the Presby-
tery of Philadelphia, and
Robert Alexander, D D., editor of the " Presbyterian."
The concluding prayer was offered bj^ Rev. Walter A. Brooks,
D. D., Stated Clerk of the Synod of New jerse3\ and the audience
departed to their homes thankful for all that they had seen and
heard. "*
In the retrospect, one of the most delightful recollections is the
fraternal reunion of delegates of the two great branches of the
Presbyterian Church, like scattered children coming home for a
family gathering at the old homestead of their ancestors.
We sincerely regret the absence of one of the five delegates of the
Southern Presbyterian Church, Hon Willam Wirt Henry, of Rich-
mond, Va.. An extract from one of his letters is worthy of preser-
vation here, both for its expression of his own feelings, and his
allusion to his grandfather, Patrick Henr^-. He wrote in part :
"Not only would I like to perform the duty of appearing as a
representative of my Assembly, but the occasion would be in-
tensely interesting to me, for my blood is largelj^ Scotch, and I love
my Church and take the greatest interest in her history.
"Then too, Rev. Samuel Davies, the real father of Presbyterian-
ism in Virginia, was sent to that colony from New Jersey. The
mother of Patrick Henry was a member of Mr. Davies' church and
from his preaching Mr. Henry learned the great principle of reli-
gious libert}^ which he engrafted in the Virginia Bill of Rights of
1776 and which is found in ever}' Constitution in the United States
since. I am, yours very truly. Wm. Wirt Henry."
The day of unveiling was all too short for the full enjoj'ment of
the occasion. We shall hear again the echoes of that monument.
It will inspire renewed study of the early history of the Presbyterian
Church in this country. Already the Presb3'tery of West Jersey
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prepares to protect and honor the neglected site of Old Cohanzy
Church, now called Fairfield, which was probably as old as Free-
hold ; being mentioned in the Records of the General Presbytery of
1708 (on page 9), only eighteen months after the ordination of John
Boyd, and the Daughters of the Revolution will enclose the ground
with an iron fence.
Very recently the church of Blackwood celebrated its sesqui-
centennial by unveiling a mural tablet with public exercises during
four days, beginning on September 30th.
Our people need to be educated to regard the burial-grounds of
their ancestors with greater care and to protect the sites of historic
churches with greater reverence.
The detailed financial account of the Treasurer of the Trustees of
Synod will appear in separate form. It is suf&cient to insert here
that the total receipts are |i,745 93 ; and total expenses, $1,716.52 ;
leaving in the treasury, $29.41.
The cost of the monument, including the foundation and all
tablets and seals in antique metal, is $1,300.00. The secular and
religious papers published extensively an account of the dedicatory
exercises, and in one or the other, in whole or in part, the formal
addresses mentioned on the programme have been printed.
In addition to the delegates of the Northern and Southern General
Assemblies, the names of delegates who were appointed by Presby-
teries in New Jersey and by the Presbytery of Philadelphia and by
the Presbyterian Historical Society and by the New Jersey Histori-
cal Society are recorded ; but it was impossible to recognize indi-
vidually all who were present on that day of dedication.
For the publication of the proceedings, the preservation of the
monument and for the improvement of the grounds around it, con-
tributions are needed.
In conclusion, your Committee offer for the consideration of Synod
the following resolutions :
I. That the Joint Committee of twenty-one be discharged and that
the Permanent Committee on Historical Materials, one from each
Presbytery, be continued as heretofore.
2 That the care of the Historical Monument be committed to the
Trustees of the Synod, who hold the title to the site on which it
stands.
3. In view of the necessity of securing a fund for the perpetual
preservation of the Presbyterian Historical Monument erected by
the Synod of New Jersey in the Old Scots Burying-ground, within
the bounds of the Presbytery of Monmouth, be it
Resolved, That Sj^nod during the present fiscal year raise the sum
of $1,000, this money to be placed in the hands of the Trustees of
Synod, and by them invested, the interest therefrom to be used for
the preservation of the monument and the care of the grounds, or
such other purposes as Synod may direct.
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To facilitate the securing of this fund be it further
Resolved That the sum desired be apportioned to the various
Presbyteries in the following ratio, the Presbyteries being requested
to raise these sums, employing in so doing such methods as may
seem to them wise :
Elizabeth, $135.00 Monmouth, $135.00
Morris and Orange, . 135.00 West Jersey, .... 125.00
Newark, 135.00 Jersey City 100.00
New Brunswick, . . . 135.00 Newton, 100.00
$1,000 00
transmitting the money, when raised, to the Treasurer of the Board of
Trustees, Rev. Allen H. Brown, and that the Stated Clerk of Sj'nod
be requested to notify the Stated Clerks of the various Presby-
teries of this action.
4. That a concise history of the monument, already prepared by
the Rev. Hugh B. MacCauley, one of the Committee, be printed in
the Appendix to the Minutes.
5. That the Trustees of Synod be hereby authorized to make
arrangements for the satisfactory disposal and location of the
John Boyd tombstone in the fire-proof room of the Presbj'terian
Historical Society, at Philadelphia, with the distinct understanding
that in so disposing of the stone it be considered as a loan, and that
it shall remain under the control of the Synod of New Jersey.
Respectfully submitted by
Allen H. Brown, Frank R. Symmes,
David R. Frazer, E. P. Tenney,
Eben B. Cobb, Hugh B. MacCauley,
John C. Clyde, Charles E. Hall,
Henry C. Cameron, Jeremiah Baker,
Charles Herr, Cyrus Peck,
Stanley White, Franklin Dye,
R. Hamill Nassau, Henry D. Moore,
James Steen, R. Perrine Craig,
George Swain, J. C. Johnson,
George Baker,
Historical ajtd Joint Committee
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XIX-FINANCIAL STATEMENT ON ACCOUNT OF ERECTION
OF THE PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL MONUMENT DUR-
ING THREE YEARS FROM NOVEMBER 7th, 1897, TO OC-
TOBER I6th, J900.
CASH RECEIVED.
Special from Presbytery Morris and Orange, I50 00
From Individuals, Churches and Sunday-schools, . . . 1,61967
From accrued interest on deposits, |ii 19
2"^ 07
42 26
From collection in Tennent Church, June 14th, 1900, . . 31 42
From sale of one electroplate, 2 58
Total received $i,745 93
CASH EXPENDED.
For subscription book |o 45
For recording two deeds, 2 56
For typewriter and copyist, 8 60
For express charges, 7 25
For postage, envelopes and telegrams, 39 ^9
F'or expenses of Committee, in part, viz.:
George Swain, D.D. $2 00
• H. B. MacCauley 5 35
Eben B Cobb, D.D , 3 75
AH. Brown, railroad fare to three Presby-
teries, 4 63
15 7i
For printing 59 ^7
For electroplates, 16 88
For box for tombstone 2 75
For freight - i 75
For monument, including foundation, tablets and seals, . 1,300 00
For clearing and grading ground and building mound, . 2>2> 21
For Pennsylvania Railroad between Freehold and
Tennent, ...■•• $20 00
For lunch car and attendants' railroad fare, ... 13 00
For loss on luncheon 25 75
58 75
For one hundred silk badges, 8 00
For engraving and printing 1,500 invitations, 37 90
For postage on invitations, 27 38
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For expenses on railroad of delegates from Southern Pres-
byterian Church, $31 50
For top soiling, sodding, seeding mound, 35 00
For clearing ground, building stand for speakers and
seats, 29 75
Balance on hand, 29 41
$1,745 93
ALLEN H. BROWN
Treasurer.
The above report carefully examined, compared with vouchers
and found correct.
Atlantic City, October 17th, 1900.
J. H. OWENS,
J. D. FLOCK,
JOHN S. JESSUP,
Finance Comniiltee
of the vicinity of
The Old Scots e^nd. T^cnneni ChurcliC;!^
jScaU—tmilfcrio linch.
_Mjon>noulIi Courti\.
!Ne.w Jersey.
TAKEN FROM THE STATE TOPOGRAPHICAL MAPS OF GEORGE H.
COOK AND C. C. VERMEULE.
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XX.-AN ACCOUNT OF THE PRESBYTERIAN HISTORICAL
MONUMENT LOCATED ON THE GRAVE OF THE REV.
JOHN BOYD AND BESIDE THE SITE OF THE "OLD
SCOTS CHURCH," OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE "FREE-
HOLD CHURCH."
(NEAR WICKATUNK STATION, ON THE CENTRAL R. R. OF NEW JERSEY,
FIVE MILES FROM FREEHOLD, MONMOUTH CO., N. J.)
PREPARED BY REV. HUGH B. MacCAULEY,
TRENTON, N. J.
Formerly Pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, N. J., and Secretary of the
Executive Committee on the Erection of the Monument.
When the people of Israel came out of the land of Eg^'pt, the
house of bondage, and successfully passed through the perils of the
wilderness, and at last planted their feet in the land that the Lord
gave them, the first thing they did was to raise a monument.
Joshua, the chief Captain, by divine direction, instructed the peo-
ple what to do, and when the twelve stones were gathered out of
the Jordan river, and set up strongly together, he said concerning
them : " These stones shall be for a memorial unto the children of
Israel forever." It was to remind them of God's power and love,
and be a witness to their children after them.
In accord with this example there was unveiled on Thursda3%
June 14th, 1900, a monument which is both unique and interesting.
It stands on the double site of the Old Scots Meeting House and of
the grave of the Rev. John Boyd, the first pastor thereof. This site
is located in the Old Scots Burying Ground, near Wickatunk Sta-
tion, on the Central R. R. of New Jersey, and is also about five
miles from Freehold, Monmouth county, N. J. There is no other
monument like it in this country. There are few stories so interest-
ing or so important in results as the history which centers at its
base. Let us, then, first read a portion of this brilliant page in
Presbyterian histor}'.
The outlook for the Reformed faith was never darker in France
and Great Britain than in 1685. In that year Louis XIV revoked
the Edict of Nantes^ and sent six hundred thousand Huguenots
into exile, fleeing from persecution into Holland, England and
America. In the same 3'ear, in Great Britain, James II ascended
Note. — Readers are referred for fuller information to the Hiilory of the Old Scots Church of
Freehold, in East Jersey, by the Rev. Henry Goodwin Smith, D.D., formerly Pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church of Freehold, N. J. (1895), and the History of Old Tenncnt Church, by
Rev. Frank R. Symmes, the fifteenth Pastor (1897) ; and to the valuable reports of Synod's
Committee on Historical Materials and the Joint Committee on The Monument, in Minutes
of Synod, 1894 to 1900 inclusive.
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the throne of the United Kingdom, and in defiance of past opposi-
tion avowed himself a Roman Catholic. Terrible persecutions soon
broke out, and nowhere worse than in Scotland. In that devoted
land the raids of Claverhouse brought death to hundreds who
refused to abjure the Covenant or renounce their allegiance to
Christ. In May of that 3'ear Margaret Wilson, onl^- eighteen jears
of age, type of many others was drowned in the tidewaters of Bled-
nock singing psalms of praise until the waters closed her lips.
" Murdered for owning Christ supreme,
Head of His church, and no more crime
But her not owning Prelacy,
And not abjuring Presbytery ;
Within the sea. tied to a stake,
She suffered for Christ Jesus' sake."
Macaulay says, " Through many years the autumn of 16.85 was
remembered as a time of misery and terror "
In this Egypt of oppression the poor Presbyterians looked awa}'
to America as the Promised Land Tidings came across the water
of a land where there was toleration The colony of East Jersej'^
was especially attractive because religious libertj- was safeguarded
by provisions of its charter. In the autumn of 1685 Lord Neil
Campbell came over with many followers In the list of their
names, still extant, we find names of those who, a few 3'ears after,
raised the meeting-house with which our story is concerned.
Toward the close of the same year there arrived at Perth Ambo}-
the ' ' Henry and Francis, ' ' a vessel ' ' of 350 tons and 20 great guns, ' '
the pest ship containing the stricken remnant of the sad expedition
organized by George Scot, laird of Pitlochie. "' Few pages of his-
tory are fuller of mingled misery, horror and moral grandeur than
the records of those persecuted followers of Pitlochie." Their
leader had been fined enormous sums and thrice imprisoned for his
Presbyterian principles. Similarly his followers had been thrown,
tortured and mutilated, into the prisons of Glasgow, Edinburgh,
Stirling and Leith. A commutation of sentence was obtained, and
gathering this wretched company together with their ears cut off
and cheeks branded, their leader embarked with them in Septem-
ber, only to lose his life on the passage, together with his wife and
70 others, who miserably perished of ship fever. On this voyage of
horrors, with the memory of persecution behind thein, with the
presence of the deadly plague among them, with promise of an
unknown land before them, their spirit, nevertheless, rose above
all their miseries, and they sent back to Scotland their protest
again.st the injustice of their banishment from their own and cov-
enanted land, for "owning truth and holding b}' duty," and study-
ing " to keep by their covenanted engagements and baptismal vows,
w4iereby they stand obliged to resist, and testify against all that is
contrary to the word of God and their Covenants." This declara-
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tion of allegiance to the supremacy of spiritual truth rings in our
ears to-day and calls upon us to do our duty as they did theirs.
Other emigrants arrived on the famous ship Caledonia, among
whom was the devoted Walter Ker. On entering Monmouth county
they found the eastern part already taken up by the Baptists,
Quakers, Episcopalians and Dutch, so they pushed on further into
the interior. Some of them settled near the present town of Mata-
wan, which before the year 1690 they settled as a hamlet and called
New Aberdeen. The larger portion advanced still further and set-
tled the large district known as Freehold. There they found peace
and plenty They established the Presbyterian Church of Free-
hold, otherwise called the ' Old Scots Church," and gave a char-
acter to the commonwealth not effaced unto this day.
Concerning this place and settlement, William Tennent, Jr , 1744,
wrote : " The settling of that place (Freehold) with a gospel minis-
try was owing under God, to the agency of some Scotch people,
that came to it, among whom there was none so painstaking in this
blessed work as one Walter Ker (an Elder), who, in 1685, for his
faithful and conscientious adherence to God and His truth as pro-
fessed by the Church of Scotland, was there apprehended and sent
to this countr}^ under a sentence of perpetual banishment. By
which it appears that the devil and his instruments lost their aim
in sending him from home, where it is unlikely he could ever have
been so serviceable to Christ's kingdom as he has been here. He is
yet (1744) alive and blessed be God, flourishing in his old age, being
in his 88tli year "
Some five or six miles to the northwest of the present town of
Freehold, on a wooded eminence, called by those early exiles of
1685 " Free Hill," is the site of the Old Scots Church of Freehold,
founded as it is believed in 1692, and standing for a time in the Old
Scots Burying Ground, where many of the faithful, some celebrated,
lie buried, whose tombstones are in good preservation and plainly
readable unto this day. At this meeting-house on Frida}', Decem-
ber 27th, 1706, occurred a memorable scene, the beginning, so far as
extant records show, of organic Presbyterian history in the new-
world. It was the first recorded meeting of Presbytery and the
first recorded Presbyterian ordination in America. The revered
"Father of the American Presbyterian Church," Rev. Francis
Makemie, occupied the Moderator's chair. The other ministers
present were the Rev. Jedidiah Andrews, the first pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia, and the Rev. John Hampton,
pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Snow Hill, Md., whom
Makemie had brought with him from Ireland. The Presbyterial
action was the examination of John Boyd (who had come from Glas-
gow, Scotland), with a view to ordination to the gospel ministry
and his connection as Pastor with the Freehold Church. At the
threshold of that little meeting-house (so far as now known) was
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the small beginning of the great stream of organized American
Presb3'terianism. By those actions that church of Freehold became
the first recognized Presbyterian Church in New Jersey', belonging
to Presbytery, as Dr. Hodge says in his history.
Rev. John Boyd was pastor but two years, leaving evidence of his
great ability and efficiency. He died in 1708, and was buried close
under the eaves of his own church. His tombstone is of brown sand-
stone, about five feet in height. "This, at first, was laid horizon-
tal with the ground, on a packing of stone and lime. In this position
it rested for nearly 175 years, until about 1883, in a neglected
state and covered with lichens, it attracted the attention of Mr.
Gideon C. McDowell, living near the cemetery, who respectfully,
thinking to preserve it, cleaned the .stone and raised it to an erect
position, fastening one end of the slab in the ground " It bears a
Latin inscription, which extends to the very edges of the stone, and
has resisted the storms which have rendered the writing almost
unreadable. Now, after nearly 200 years, this precious relic of
primitive Presbyterianism is to be removed to a safe place in the
Presbyterian Building in Philadelphia, under the care of the Pres-
byterian Historical Society. In its stead stands the handsome
monument erected by the Synod of New Jersey.
The second pastor was the Rev. Joseph Morgan, a man of fine
ability but very erratic character, who served from 1709 to 1729.
The third pastor was the brilliant Rev. John Tennent. who came to
the field, which was in a deplorable state, and was installed in 1730
and served but two 3'ears, dying greatly lamented in his twenty-fifth
year, and was buried in the Old Scots Ground, eight 3'ards to the
southwest of the body of Rev. John Bo3'd, where his tombstone,
in perfect preservation, may be seen bearing an inscription, plainh-
legible, which is said to have been written by the Rev. Jonathan
Dickinson. His tremendous evangelistic zeal and extraordinary'
success belong to a period of spiritual revival difficult to describe.
This young evangelist preceded Edwards, Whitefield and Weslej'.
He was the Morning Star of the " Great Awakening" in England
and America, preceding and leading up to great manifestations of
the Holy Spirit in our portion of the Church.
It w-as at the beginning of this ministry of 1730 that the congre-
gation built another meeting-house, five miles south of the Old
Scots site and on "White Hill," what is now popularly called
" Tennent Church." under which name it is enrolled in the Minutes
of General Assembly. These two buildings were called respect-
ively the "Lower Meeting House" and the "Upper Meeting
House." Services were held alternately in the two by the Rev.
John Tennent and b}^ his brother Rev. William Tennent, Jr., who
succeeded him. But the old church fell into disuse and decaj-, and
in 1753 the new church on White Hill was enlarged (the work having
been begun three years before), and remains the same, in constant
COPY OF THE INSCRIPTION, A3 IT APPEARED IN 1895, IN THE OLD SCOT's
BURYING GROUND, IN MONMOUTH COUNTY, NEW JERSEY, UPON THE TOMB-
STONE OF THE REV. JOHN BOYD, THE FIRST MINISTER OF WHOSE ORDINA-
TION BY PRESBYTERY IN AMERICA ANY OFFICIAL RECORD EXISTS.
PHOTOGRAPH SKILLFULLY TAKEN BY THE REV. HENRY GOODWIN
■jSMITH, D.D.
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use and with slight alteration to this da3', as one of the most
notable and interesting memorials of historic Presbyterianism, and
known to-day as " Old Tennent."
A little while before the enlargement of the meeting-house, the
charter of incorporation, which is in good preservation and maj- be
seen at Tennent Church, was secured in the twenty-third year of
the reign of King George the Second, on the twenty-first day of
February, 1749. "It is on record in the office of the Secretary ot
State of New Jersey, at Trenton, in Book C, No. 2, of Commissions,
pp. 190-195. It was signed by the trusty and well-beloved Jonathan
Belcher, Captain-General and Governor-in-Chief over the Province
of New Jerse}-, through whose influence it was obtained, and was
granted under the name of ' The Trustees of the Presbyterian
Church of Monmouth Count}'.' " This title included several con-
tiguous congregations, such as Shrewsbury, Allentown, etc., of
which Tennent Church was the head.
In 1896 there was discovered by James Steen, Esq., of Eatontown,
N. J., and Rev. Allen H. Brown, the impression of the seal of this
very corporation said impression being found upon a deed or
mortgage release, in possession of Mr. Arthur W. Little, of Phil-
adelphia, which deed had been issued by the trustees of the
above mentioned church to Elihu Williams, on May 5th, 1760. It
transfers two portions of land, situated in the town of Shrewsbury,
and is signed by order of the trustees by John Henderson, President.
Impression and deed may be seen at the Presbyterian Historical
Society rooms in Philadelphia. The device of this seal is most
beautiful and instructive. On an eight-pointed star is the figure
of a tree in the center surrounded by the motto, ' Religious
Liberty." How remarkable the fact that the cherished liberty of
this ancient church, safeguarded in their charter, should also be
so clearly uttered in their published seal. This seal is said by the
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Rev. Henry C. McCook, D.D., of Philadelphia, to be "the oldest
known corporate seal of any American Presbyterian Church." It
was lased by the trustees for a time but afterwards ceased Interest
in it is now revived, and in 1897 it was re-adopted as a church seal
by the Session of the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold. This
church came out from Old Tennent as a separate organization in
1838, thereby reviving the old name and continuing the true succes-
sion of the " Old Scots Church of Freehold."
Only a brief reference may here be made to the pastorate of Rev.
Wm. Tennent, Jr., who was installed in 1733 and served forty-four
years. His wonderful life is well known and well told in " The Log
College,'' by Archibald Alexander, D.D He was known throughout
the land as a mighty preacher and great evangelist. He left an inef-
faceable mark upon the congregation, which has become better known
under its affectionate title of " Old Tennent " than its modern title
of "The First Presbyterian Church of the County of Monmouth."
"From his pulpit Whitefiekl preached. At his communion table,
which is still in use, Brainerd's Indian converts gathered." Around
his church, under whose middle aisle he la}- buried little more than
a year, the American forces gathered on that momentous Sabbath,
June 28th, 1778, and turned the weakness of Lee into the victor}^
of Washington, which shortly led to the withdrawal of the British
from the Jerseys, both West and East.
These two names must ever be dear to the heart of every Presby-
terian minister and member. "Old Scots" and "Old Tennent"
are two names for one church organization, in two periods of its
history, connected from the beginning with the locality of Free-
hold. Old Scots comes first as the foundation, not lost but
hidden in the soil of the past. Old Tennent comes after as the
visible structure rising from this foundation and standing in the
light of the present. Old Scots points to the organization of Pres-
byterianism in this land and the sacrifices of the Presbj'terian
fathers in behalf of the God-given cause of Religious Liberty.
Old Tennent testifies to the mighty outpourings of the Holy
Spirit and the " Great Awakening " to righteousness which must
ever be the object of our praj'ers and efforts
On October 14th, 1897, the Synod purchased for the nominal sum
of one dollar from the Trustees of Tennent Church a portion of
ground in the ' Old Scots Burying Yard, being a circle thirty feet
in diameter, the center whereof is a point three feet north of the
northern edge of Rev. John Boyd's tombstone as it stood June,
1896." There the Synod erected the Presbyterian Historical Monu-
ment. This choice memorial commemorates the events and the
men mentioned in the earliest extant records of the Presb3^terian
Church in this land. More particularly, as said, it stands upon the
grave of the Rev. John Boyd, whose ordination was the first
'J HE fKESliYTERIAN HISTORICAL MONUMENT LOCATED ON THE
SITE OF THE REV. JOHN BOYD'S GRAVE.
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recorded ordination of a Presb3'terian minister in America. It also
marks the near-by site of the Old Scots meeting-house, where, it is
believed, on almost certain evidence that the "General Presb3'-
tery " (note this peculiar term) met for the ordination of John Boyd
as the first pastor of the Old Scots Church, this meeting being the
first recorded meeting of a Presbytery on American soil. This
appears all the more important as being the action of the indepen-
dent American spirit that solved the problem of succe.ssion without
sending across the sea for instructions or authority. The Dutch
and English churches held on to the old country, provoking contro-
versy, while our own church, in perfect accord with Presbyterian
law% proceeded to this valid, native ordination. This monument
also does honor to the able and faithful members of that meeting of
Presbytery, to Rev. Francis Makemie, to Rev. Jedidiah Andrews
and to Rev. John Hampton. It is a monument to Walter Ker, the
godly elder who in 1685, because of his adherence to the Church of
Scotland was banished to this country, and to the many others like
him and with him who forsook home and country across the sea in
order that they might worship God according to the dictates, not of
the king of England but of their own conscience, and founded and
formed the Old Scots Church as a beacon for Religious Liberty.
So we can truly say that it is an extraordinary memorial. It is a
monument that is at once historic and comprehensive. It marks
the grave of an important man ; it locates the ancient site of a his-
toric church ; it points to the first ordination, native to American
soil ; it records the first meeting of an American Presbytery ; it
names the leaders of American Presbyterianism ; it utters a tribute
to the heroism of those early elders and members persecuted for
their creed and covenant — not onl}' all this, but it also stands to
recognize the good Providence of God in raising up the Presby-
terian Church in America to be a champion of Religious Libert}'.
The whole structure and symbolism of the. monument accord with
this remarkable array of Presbyterian historical incidents. For
this symbolism we are, for the most part, indebted to the Rev.
Allen Henry Brown, of Camden, N. J., in connection with the
builders of the monument, Messrs. J. and R. Lamb, of New York.
He says : "As the men who composed the Presbytery here in 1706
"were from Scotland, Ireland and New England, it is not a mere
"fancy or sentiment which has brought the granite from these
"three countries to erect this monument to their memory. The
" rough base is from Vermont. The Scotch thi.stle (national flower
"of Scotland), which crowns the top and the four polished pillars
"at the corners, are of Scotch granite, while the remaining bod}'
"is of fine Irish greystone." Moreover the people of those coun-
tries had much to do with the accompli,shed results of those early
days, helping to lay foundations and forming laws and customs.
114 Historical MatkriaIv Oct.,
and themselves being knit together into corporate church member-
ship, so this monument stands, not in the unity of one granite
bowlder, but in the union of many solid stones, firmly cemented
together. " These vStones shall be for a memorial."
These ideas are still further expressed hy the tablets on the sides
and the corresponding seals over them, all of which are of bronze.
On the front, as the leading one, we .have the tablet of dedication,
thus :
ERECTED
UNDER THE
SUPERVISION OF
THE SYNOD OF NEW JERSEY
IN I8&9
TO RECOGNIZE I'HE GOOD
PROVIDENCE OF GOD IN PLANTING
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
IN THIS COUNTRY
AND TO COMMEMORATE THK
FIRST RECORDED ORDINATK^N
BY A PRESBYTERY
IN THE AMERICAN COLONIES.
THE GENERAL PRESBYTERY
ASSEMBLING IN THE
OLD SCOTS MEETING-HOUSE
ON THIS GROUND,
DECEMBER 29, 1706.
ORDAINED JOHN BOYD
WHO DIED AUGUST 30, 1708
AND WAS BURIED HERE.
Another bronze tablet on the west side gives a facsimile of the
Latin inscription which is carved in the stone of John Boyd's tomb-
stone. The Rev. John Hall, D.D., of Trenton, N. J., in his History
of the Presbyterian C/uirch of Trenton. N.J., gives a translation, but
the church is under greatest obligation to Rev. Prof. Henr}' Clay
Cameron, D.D , of Princeton Universit}-, for the restoration of the
text and the complete translation of the time-worn and partially
obliterated Latin epitaph
The bronze tablet on the east side contains Professor Cameron's
translation of the Latin epitaph, thus :
THE ASHES OF THE VERY PIOUS
MASTER JOHN BOYD
PASTOR OF THIS CHURCH t)F
CALVIN ARE BURIED HERE.
HIS LABOR ALTHOUGH EXPENDED
ON BARREN GROUND HE DID NOT LOSE.
THOSE WHO KNEW HIM WELL ALSO
PROVED HIS WORTH, AT THAT TIME
DISTINGUISHED FOR HIS VIRTUES.
READER. FOLLOW PERSEVERINGLY
HIS FOOTSTEPS, AND I HOPE
THOU WILT BE HAPPY. HE DIED
THE THIRTIETH DAY OF AUGUST
ONE THOUSAND. SEVEN HUNDRED
AND EIGHT, IN THE TWENTY-NINTH
YEAR OF HIS AGE.
jgoo. HisTORiCAi, Materiai,. 115
On the south side the stone bears no tablet at present, but is left
vacant for some great event in our histor}-, worthy of such an ex-
alted position. Would that it might bear the record of the union of
the Northern and Southern Presbyterian Churches, when they come
together in a bond never to be broken.
On the foiir gables over the tablets are four historic seals.
On the north side, facing the entrance, is the seal of the Northern
Presbyterian Church, showing an open Bible and a serpent on a
cross as a symbol of the Saviour. This is appropriately placed over
the tablet of dedication.
On the west is the seal of the ' ' Presbyterian Church of Monmouth
Count}'," the oldest known Presbyterian church seal in this
country. This church, the Old Scots -Freehold-Tennent Church,
was, as said, incorporated in 1749 by royal charter, under Governor
Jonathan Belcher. The seal is placed over the tablet bearing the
John Boyd epitaph.
On the east is the seal of the Scotch-Irish Society, reminding us
of the services of the Scotch and Irish, including the men of Ulster.
This is placed over the tablet bearing the English translation.
On the south is the seal of the Southern Presbyterian Church,
showing the mystic letters of the Saviour's name. I H S surrounded
by a burst of sun rays over an anchor, standing for the blessed
gospel — their hope as well as ours This is placed over the space
left vacant.
On the south side also is placed a tablet different from the others.
It appears on the second base of the monument as a token of
appreciation due to the devotion of the chairman and leader in this
whole enterprise, reading as follows :
TO THE UNTIRING EFFORTS OF THE
REV. ALLEN HENRY BROWN, WHICH
LED TO THE ERECTION OF THIS MON-
UMENT, THIS TABLET IS SET AS A
MEMORIAL BY THE SYNOD OF NEW
JERSEY.
This description would be incomplete without calling attention
to the emphasis which the monument lays upon the great Presby-
terian principle of Religious Liberty, so grandly expressed in those
noble words of the Confession beginning " God alone is Lord of the
conscience." These words " Religious Liberty " not only appear on
the seal of the Presbyterian Church of Monmouth County on the
west gable, but are also carved in stone upon the second base in
large letters on the very front, as the most prominent reminder to
future generations of our obligations to God.
"Author of Liberty."
The program of exercises was worthy of the great occasion that
called it forth, and began promptly at eleven A.M., with the Rev. A.
ii6 Historical Material. Oct.,
Nelson Hollifield. D.D., late lamented pastor of the Third Presby-
terian Church of Newark, and Moderator of the Synod of New
Jerse}', presiding, who offered prayer. A h3'mn was sung, "Our
God, our help in ages past." The Scripture, i Sam. 7:5-12, Acts
8:1-4, was read by Rev. Jos. M McNulty, D.D., pastor of the
Presbyterian Church of Woodbridge, which has lately celebrated
its 225th anniversary. A history and description of the monument
was given by the Rev. Allen H. Brown, Chairman of the Committee,
and the monument was unveiled by Walter Kerr, Esq., of New
York, descendant of the celebrated elder. The dedicatory prayer
was oflTered by Rev. Geo. D. Baker, D.D., pastor of the First Presby-
terian Church, of Philadelphia. A message from the Northern
Presbyterian General Assemblj^ was uttered by the Rev. Robert F.
Sample, D.D. , of New York, Moderator in 1899. This was responded
to by Rev. Robert P. Kerr, D.D., of Richmond. Va., delegate from
the Southern Presbyterian General Assembly', who spoke on " The
Use of Monuments." After a hymn was sung, "O God of
Bethel," the principal address was delivered by Rev. Wm. H.
Roberts, D.D. LL.D., of Philadelphia, Stated Clerk of the Northern
General Assembl5^ This was followed by a financial statement by
Rev. Eben B. Cobb, D.D., of Elizabeth, Treasurer after which the
doxology was sung closing the exercises at the Old Scots Ground
In the afternoon the celebration was continued at Old Tennent
Church, the later name and true successor of Old Scots. A special
train carried the visitors from one to the other. The house was
beautifully decorated with flowers and flags, and with an overflo w
ing audience the service began at three P. M., the appointed hour-
An address was delivered by Rev. Parke P. Flournoy, D.D., of
Bethesda, Md., delegate from the Southern General Assembly-, on
"Presbyterians before Presbytery." Then followed a program
of less formal character than in the morning, consisting of a num-
ber of three-minute speeches by the following: Rev. H. C. Cam-
eron, D.D., of Princeton University; Rev. F. R. Symmes, of
Tennent Church; Rev. W. M. Rice. D D., Stated Clerk of the
Presbytery of Philadelphia; Rev. Robert Alexander, D D , editor
of "The Presbyterian" ; Rev. Henry G. Smith. D.D., professor in
Lane Theological Seminary, Cincinnati, O., and Rev. Hugh B.
MacCauley pastor of the I^'ourth Church of Trenton, the last two
being former pastors of the church at Freehold. The benediction
was then pronounced by the Moderator.
Thus ended exercises of unusual and impressive interest, whose
echoes will be heard for a long time to come It was a day long to
be remembered. It was Flag Day, the 123d anniversary- of the
adoption of the Stars and Stripes. It was Presbyterian Day par
excellence It was a day of memory, inspiration and gratitude
before God. No one present will forget that sight, when the veil
I goo. Historical Material. 117
fell from the monument and the shaft appeared to public view for
the first time amid great applause. At the same instant the only
rain during the exercises, a few large drops, fell and wet the monu-
ment. It was a token of Heaven's benediction upon the auspicious
occasion, a Presbyterian baptism. Long nia}^ the memory of the
Old Scots Presbj'terians endure, long stand the monument to speak
of their heroic faith.
ii8 Report of Treasurer of Trustees. Oct.,
XXI.— REPORT OF THE TREASURER OF THE TRUSTEES OF
THE SYNOD OF NEW JERSEY.
From October 9TH, 1899, to October i6th, 1900.
Dr.
1899.
Oct. 10. To balance in Camden Safe Deposit and Trust
Companj', $1,286 79
Dec. 31. To accrued interest, 34 99
1900.
Mch. ij. To interest on mortgage on Manse, Barnegat, 18 13
Sept. 28. To interest on mortgage on Manse, Barnegat. iS 12
$I.3.S8 03
Cr.
1899.
Jan. 5. By payment to Forked River Church $19 24
Jan. 7. By payment to 8. S. of Brainerd Church, . . 15 75
Nov. 2 . By investment in mortgage on Manse of Church
at Barnegat Village 725 00
I goo.
Mch. 28. By payment to Forked River Church, .... 18 13
Oct. 4. By payment to Forked River Church, .... 18 12
Oct. 15. By balance in Trust Company, 561 79
Si 358 03
The balance, $561.79, includes the Wurts legacy of $525.00.
Respectfully submitted by
Allen H. Brown,
Treasurer 0/ the Trustees of the Synod of New fersey.
Above report examined, compared with vouchers, and found
correct.
October 17th, 1900.
J. H. OWENS,
Chairman Finance Committee.
jgoo. Report of the Treasurer. 119
XXII —REPORT OF THE TREASURER.
Eben B. Cobb, Treasurer, In account with the Synod of New Jersey.
Dr.
To balance from previous account, $600 49
" advertising 15 00
" apportionments from eight Presbyteries, . . 43000
$1,045 49
Cr.
By janitor's bill, Asbury Park, |io 00
salaries for year ending October ist, 1900, . 160 00
expenses of Trustees of Synod '. . 6 69
" " ofiacers of Synod, 5 50
printing of Minutes of 1899 256 55
binding Minutes, 2 00
catalogue bags, &c., 3 00
balance on hand October ist, 1900 601 75
$1,045 46
EBEN B. COBB,
Elizabeth, N. J., October ist. 1900. Treasurer.
We have examined the above report this 17th day of October,
1900, compared the same with vouchers, and find it correct.
JAS. H. OWENS,
JOHN S. JESSUP,
J. D. FLOCK,
Finance Committee.
Statistical Reports. Oct.,
XXm-STATISTICAL REPORTS.
I. The Presbytery of Corisco consists of fifteen ministers,
and has under its care eleven churches, five licentiates and three
candidates.
Of its ministers one third are native African negroes, educated in
Presbytery's theological class.
Its churches have an aggregate membership of sixteen hundred.
Minister received —
December 8 1899, Rev. William M. Dager, from the Presbytery
of Platte.
Minister dismissed—
December 11, 1899, Rev. William S. Bannerman, to the Presb}-
tery of Alaska.
Ordained —
December 13, 1899, Licentiate Ngande.
Deceased —
August 9, 1S99, Rev. William C. Gault. aged forty-nine.
Robert Hamill Nassau,
Stated Clerk
II. The Presbytery of Elizabeth consists of forty-eight min-
isters, thirty-four churches and has under its care one licentiate,
two local evangelists and two candidates for the ministry-.
Ordained—
May 22, 1900, Mr. John F. Dobbs, sine titulo.
June 5, 1900, Mr. Lewis G. Leary sine titulo.
October 10, 1900, Mr. John T. Reeve.
October 12, 1900, Mr. Aimer W. Karnell.
Received—
March 3, 1900 Rev. Henry Elliott Mott, D.D., from Presbytery of
Buffalo.
April 17, 1900, Rev. Harlan G. Mendenhall, D.D., from Presb\--
tery of Topeka.
Dismissed—
April 12, 1900, Rev. Abram I. Martine, to Classis of Monmouth.
April 17, 1900, Rev. Jacob A. Ere}', to Presb3'ter3' of Jersey City.
May 22, 1900, Rev. John F. Dobbs, to the Classis of New York.
September 6, 1900, Rev. Henry M. IMellen, to Classis of Newark.
igoo. Statistical Reports. 121
Installed—
March 8 1900, Rev. Henry Elliott Mott, as pastor of Westminster
Church. Elizabeth.
October 10, 1900, Rev. John T. Reeve, as pastor of Basking Ridge
Church.
October 12, 1900, Rev. Aimer W. Karnell, as pastor of the Con-
necticut Farms Church.
Dissolved pasloral relations —
April 12, igoo, between Rev. Abram I. Martine and the Church at
Dunellen.
April 17, 1900, between Rev Jacob A. Prey and the German
Churches, First Rahwa}' and Maurer.
April 17, 1900, between Rev. Joseph G. Williamson and the Beth-
lehe:n Church.
April 17, 1900, between Rev. Charles S. Converse and the Con-
necticut Farms Church.
September 6, 1900, between Rev. Henr}- 1\I. Mellen and the Church
at Lamington.
Licensed —
April 18, 1900, Mr. Walter B. Greenway.
April 18. 1900, Mr. Robert D. Schoonmaker.
April 18 1900, Mr. John Francis Dobbs.
May 15, 1900, Mr. Lewis G. Leary.
October 4, 1900, Mr. John T. Reeve.
Licentiates received —
October 4, 1900, Mr. Aimer W. Karnell, from the Manhattan Con-
gregational Association
Licensed as local evangelist —
May 15, 1900, Mr. Ernest R. Brown.
Licentiate dismissed—
Maj- 22 1900 Mr. Walter B. Greenway, to Presbj^ter}- of Newark
Candidates received—
April 18 1900, Mr. Robert M. Cummings, a member of the church
at Perth Amboy.
October 4, 1900, Mr. John T. Reeve, from the Presbytery of
Dubuque.
October 16, 1900, Mr. Leopold R. Burrows from the Presbyterj-
of New Brunswick.
Deceased —
April 24, 1900, Rev. John C. Rankin, D.D., aged eight3'-four.
122 Statistical Reports. Oct ,
Organized —
Februarj' 20, igcx), The Presbyterian Church of Cokesbury, N. J.,
with sixt3^-one members and four elders.
Samuel Parry,
Slated Clerk.
III. — The Prksbvtery of Jersey City consists of fiftj^four
ministers and thirty-six churches, and has under its care one licen-
tiate and three candidates.
Ministers received —
December 5, 1S99, Rev. Jacob Schmitt, from the Presbytery of
Newark.
February 6 1900, Re\\ Henry B. Pratt, from the Presbytery of
Western Texas.
February 6, 1900, Rev. James E. Rawlins, from the Presbyter\- of
Southern Virginia.
April 17, 1900, Rev. Jacob A. Frey, from the Presbytery of
Elizabeth.
Minister Dismissed —
June 4, 1900, Rev Frederick W. Jackson, Jr., to the Presbytery of
Shantung, China.
Ordained —
June 29, 1900, Archibald F. Parker.
July 2, 1900, William T. Stuchell.
October 11, 1900, James P. Stoflet.
Installed —
October 26, 1899, Rev. Samuel R. MacClements, Ph.D., at Ruther-
ford.
December 15, 1899, R^v. F. Lincoln Cornish, at Christ Church,
Bayonne.
January 4, 1900, Rev. Jacob Schmitt, at Passaic, German.
Maj- 17, 1900, Rev. Jacob A. Frey, at Broadway German, Paterson.
July 2, 1900, Rev. William T. Stuchell, at Claremont, jersey City.
October 11, 1900, Rev. James P. Stoflet, at Woodridge.
Pastoral Relation Dissolved —
May I, 1900, Rev. George R. Garretson and the Claremont Church,
Jersey City,
May I, 1900, Rev. Frederick W. Jackson, Jr., and the Scotch
Church of Jersey City.
May 13, 1900, Rev. Frederick J. Kraushaar and the church at
Carlstadt.
igoo. Statistic Ai, Reports. 123
L icensed —
December 5, 1899, Mr. William T Stuchell.
December 5, 1S99, Mr. James P. Stoflet
February 6, 1900, Mr. William J. INIcDonald.
June 4, 1900, Mr. Archibald F. Parker.
L jcentiate dismissed —
June 4. 1900, Mr. William J. McDonald, to the Presbyter}^ of
Boston.
Churches organized —
October 20, 1899, Christ Church, Ba3'0nne.
October 11, 1900, Lyndhurst.
Ministers deceased—
September 28, 1899, Rev. Isaac P. Stryker.
December 21, 1899 Rev. Vernon B. Carroll.
]\Iarch 10, 1900, Rev. William E Westervelt.
George R. Garretson,
Stated Clerk.
IV. — The Presbytery of Monmouth consists of fifty-five min-
isters and fort\^-nine churches, and has under its care one licentiate
and one candidate
Ministers received —
November 14, 1899. Frederick E. Stockwell, from the Rhode Island
Association of Congregational Ministers.
June 12, 1900, Charles H. Whitaker, from the Classis of Orange
(Reformed).
September 25, 1900, Samuel M. Thompson, LL.D , from the Pres-
b5'tery of Detroit.
September 25, 1900, Herman C. Fox, D.D., from the Presbytery of
Philadelphia.
Orditiatiotis —
November 14, 1899, Spencer C. Dickson.
September 26, 1900, John E. Parmh'.
Ministers dismissed —
February 27, 1900, Rev. Hugh B. MacCaule}-, to Presbyter}' of
New Brunswick.
February 27, 1900, Rev. Robert G. Davey, to Presbytery of
Toronto, Canada.
July 31, 1900, Rev. Lester M. Conrow, to Presbytery of Troy.
September 17, 1900, Rev. Jas. I. Campbell, to Presb3'tery of Car-
lisle.
September 26, 1900, Rev. John E. Parmly, to Presbytery of Hudson..
124 Statistical Reports. Oct. ,
Pastoral relations dissolved —
February 27, 1900, Rev. Hugh B MacCauley and the church of
Freehold.
February 27, 1900, Rev. Robert G Davey and the church of Red
Bank.
April II, 1900, Rev. Charles H. McClellan, D.D., and the church
at Lakewood.
June 12, 1900, Rev. Courtlandt P. Butler and the Calvaty (River-
ton) Church.
August 30, 1900, Rev. Charles F Taylor and the Second Church,
Cranbury.
Licentiate received —
November 14, 1899, Spencer C. Dickson, from the Presbj^tery of
Lackawanna.
Minister deceased—
Februar}- 2, 1900, F. Reck Harbaugh.
Installations —
November 14, 1900, Rev. Spencer C. Dickson, as pastor of the
church of Point Pleasant.
January 23, 1900, Rev. Frederick E. Stockwell, as pastor of church
of Beverly.
October i, 1900, Rev. Herman C. Fox, D.D., as pastor of the
church of Freehold.
October 4, igoo, Rev. Samuel M. Thompson, LL.D., as pastor of
church of Red Bank.
New church organized —
March 27, 1900, West Mantoloking.
Natne of church changed —
April 10, 1900, Manchester to Lakehurst.
Benjamin S. Everitt,
Stated Clerk.
V. — The Presbytery of Morris and Orange consists of
sixty-five ministers and forty-six churches, and has under its care
two candidates for the gospel ministry.
Ministers received —
December 6, 1899, Rev. G. Phillips Payson, from the Presbj-terj'
of Newark.
January i6th, 1900, Rev. Kinsley Twining, D.D,, from the Con-
gregational Association of Rhode Island.
April 10, 1900, Rev. Christopher Bauer, from the Presbytery of
Boston .
I goo. Statistic A I. Reports. 125
April 10, 1900, Rev. George L. Richmond, from Cov;ncil of Con-
gregational churches held in the INIain Street Church, Aims-
bur}', Mass.
Installations —
December 6, 1899, Rev. G. Phillips Payson over the church at
Wyoming.
February 5, 1900, Rev. Chas. B. Bullard over the church at Elm-
wood, East Orange.
May 9, 1900, Rev. Christopher Bauer over the church at Myers-
. ville.
Ordination —
April 10, 1900, Paul Erdman, as an evangelist.
Ministers dismissed —
November 16, 1899, Rev. August Block, to the PresM^tery of
Hudson.
Januar}'- 16, 1900, Rev. Samuel J. McClenaghan, to the French
Broad Presbj'tery.
June 19, 1900, Rev. Andrew INI. Sherman, to the Essex Baptist
Association of New Jersey.
Died—
May 12, 1900, Rev. Robert Aikman, D.D.
Stanley White,
Stated Clerk.
VI — The Presbytery of Newark consists of fifty-five minis-
ters and thiit3-six churches, and has under its care three licentiates
and fourteen candidates
Ministers received—
November 7, 1899, Nelson B. Chester, from the Presbytery of
Niagara.
March ig, 1900, A. Edwun Keigvvin, from the Presbyter^' of West
Jersey.
March 19, 1900. Geo. L. Curtis, from the Presbytery of Baltimore
April 4, 1900, William W. Coe, from the Presbytery of Erie
Ministers dismissed —
November 7, 1899, G. Phillips Payson, to the Presbytery of Morris
and Orange.
November 7, 1899, Jacob Schmitt, to the Presbytery of Jersey' City.
February 7, [900, Julius O. Sj'uianski, to the Presbytery of Nassau.
February 7, 1900 Robinson P. D. Bennett to the Presbytery of
Philadelphia. North.
April 4, 1900, Geo. Brauer, to the Presbytery of Champlain.
October 3, 1900, Geo. G. Wacker, to the North Classis of Long
Island.
126 Statistical Reports. Oct.,
Oniiuations —
November 7, 1899, Theo. Halm, sine tilulo.
June 21, 1900, Walter B. Greenway.
Licensure —
October 4, 1899, Herbert Ure.
Licentiate received —
June 6, 1900. Walter B. Greenway, from the Presbytery of Eliza-
beth.
Candidates received on examination —
April 4, 1900, Ferdinand Kohler, Arthur F. Kurtz.
October 3, 1900, Isaac C. Bates.
Installations —
November 14, 1899, Nelson B. Chester, as pavStor of First Church
of Caldwell.
March 26, 1900, A. Edwin Keigwin, as pastor of Park Church,
Newark.
April 3, 1900, Geo. L. Curtis, as pastor of First Church, Bloom-
field.
June 21, 1900, Walter B. Greenway, as pastor of L3'ons Farms
Church.
Pastoral relations dissolved —
February 7, 1900, between the Rev Robinson P. D. Bennett and
the Lyons Farms Church.
October 3, 1900, between the Rev. Otto H. Dietrich and the Man-
hattan Park German Church.
Ministers deceased —
January 26, 1900, Wm. W. Eddy, D.D , at Beirut, S3'ria.
April 9, 19CO, Wm. F. Junkin. D D.. LL.D., at Montclair, N. J.
April 30, 1900. Charles Eugene Knox, D.D., at Point Pleasant,
N.J.
Julius H. Wolff,
Stated Clerk.
VII. — The Presbytery op New Brunswick consists of sixt}'-
six ministers, and has under its care thirty-six churches and an
Italian Evangelical Congregation, eighteen licentiates and forty-
five candidates.
Ministers received from other Presbyteries —
January 30, 1900, Rev. William L. Moore, from the Presbytery of
Philadelphia.
April 10, 1900, Rev. Hugh B. MacCauley, from the Presbytery of
Monmouth.
September 18, 1900, Rev. William Brenton Green, Jr., D.D., from
the Presbyter}' of Philadelphia.
J goo. Statistic Ai. Reports. 127
Minister received from another religious body —
May 14, 1900, Rev. Robert I. MacBride, from the Classis of
Albany, Reformed Church of America.
Ordinations sine titiilo —
April 23, 1900, David S. Currie.
May 10, 1900, Alfred Erickson.
May 21, 1900, Robert J. Dick.
July 2, 1900. William P. Armstrong.
Ministers dismissed to other Presbyteries —
April 10, 1900, Rev. George T. Purves, D.D., to the Presbytery of
New York.
May 10, 1900, Rev. Alfred Erickson, to the Presbytery of Ebenezer.
June 26, 1900, Rev. William H. Morrow, to the Presbytery of
McClelland.
September 18, 1900, Rev. James C. Mackenzie, Ph.D., to the
Presbytery of New Castle.
September 18, 1900, Rev. Robert J. Dick, to the Presbytery of
Sequoj-ah.
Pastoral relatiotis dissolved—
January 30, 1900, Rev. Daniel R. Foster with Bethany Church,
Trenton.
January 30, 1900, Rev. A. L. Armstrong with Dutch Neck Church,
to take effect March 31, 1900.
April 10, 1900, Rev. George T. Purves, D.D., with Princeton First
Church.
Pastoral relatiotis constituted —
November 19, 1899, Rev. George T. Purves, D.D., with Princeton
First Church.
February 13, 1900, Rev. William L. Moore with Frenchtown
Chvirch.
April 18, 1900, Rev. Hugh B. MacCauley with Trenton Fourth
Church.
May 16, 1900, Rev. Robert I. MacBride with Trenton Bethany
Church.
Ordination and installation —
July 13, 1900, Samuel T. Graham, pastor of Dutch Neck Church.
Candidates received from other Presbyteries —
January 30, 1900, Robert O. Richmond, from Presbytery of West
Chester.
April 16, 1900, Roy Calvin Dobson, from Presbytery of Holston.
April 16. 1900, Hugh Walker, from Presbytery of Nebraska City.
128 Statistical Rkports. Oct.,
Candidates received on examination —
January 30, 1900, Jolin Mitchell, Edward R. James, Charles E.
Diehl, Robert Sterling.
April 16, 1900, Arthur Shokichi Hata.
September 24. 1900, William Sinclair, Eraser L. McLeod.
Candidate dismissed —
September 30, 1900, Leopold R. Burrows, to Presbytery of Eliza-
beth.
Licentiates received front ot/ier Presbyteries —
January 30, 1900, William P, Armstrong, from Presbytery of Tus-
caloosa.
June 26, 1900, Samuel T. Graham, from Presbytery of Benicia.
Licensures —
April 16, 1900, David Stewart Currie, Robert James Dick, Roy
Calvin Dobson, Alfred Erickson, James Ferguson, David
Kenzie Grant, Robert Ogilvie Kirkwood, Frederic William
Loetscher, William Kerr McKinney, James Shannon IMont-
gomery, Robert Fulton Sterling, Hugh Walker.
April 22iy 1900, Charles E. Diehl.
April 26, 1900, Mi not C. Morgan.
June 26, 1900, Franz Xaver Ess, John Mitchell.
Licentiates dismissed to other Presbyteries —
October 28, 1899, Edward S. Brearley, to Presbytery of Fargo.
February 14, 1900, William B. Cooke, to Presbyter}^ of Carlisle.
May 7, 1900, James Montgomery, to Presbytery of Athens.
May 10, 1900, James Ferguson, to Presbytery of Philadelphia.
May :o, 1900, Minot C. Morgan, to Presbyter}' of Philadelphia.
May 28, 1900, Roy Calvin Dobson, to Presbytery of Portsmouth.
June 8, 1900, William K. McKinney, to Presbj-tery of West Jersey.
August 17, 1900, Hugh Walker, to Presbyterj^ of New Castle.
September 6, 1900, Robert F. Sterling, to Presbyter}^ of Baltimore.
September 20, 1900, Charles E. Diehl, to Presbyter}^ of Ebenezer.
ministers deceased —
November 19, 1899, Rev. John M. Rogers, at Machodoc, Virginia
January 27, 1900, Rev. William Henry Green, D.D., LL D., at
Princeton, N. J.
May 15 1900, Rev. Samuel J. Milliken, at Tokyo, Japan.
A. ly. Armstrong,
Stated Clerk
Vni. — The Prhsbytery of Newton consists of fort^'-three
ministers and thirt3'-four churches, and has under its care eight
candidates.
igoo. Statistical Reports. 129
Ministers received —
April 10, 1900, Rev. D. LloN'd Jones, from the Presbytery oi'" Hunt-
ingdon.
April II, 1900, Rev. Harold M. Thurlow, from the Wilmington
Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
October 2, 1900, Rev, John W. Bell, from the Pascataqua, New
Hampshire, Association of Congregational Ministers.
October 3, 1900, Rev. Jonathan Greenleaf, from the Presbytery of
Alban}-.
October 3, 1900, Rev. James Halliday, from the Presbytery of
Detroit
Mhiisters dismissed —
June 26, 1900, Rev. Isaac H. Condit, to the Presbyter}' of West
Jersey.
June 26, 1900, Rev. John G. Addy, to the South Classis of Long
Island of the Reformed Church in America.
October 2, 1900, Rev. Phineas B. Kennedy, to the Pre.sbytery of
Lehigh.
October 2, 1900, Rev. PMward K. Donaldson, to the Presb3'tery of
Philadelphia, North.
Pastoral retation constituted —
April 26, 1900, Rev. Harold M. Thurlow, installed pastor of the
Church of Branchville.
Pastoral relations dissolved —
April 10, 1900, Rev. S. Nye Hutchison, with the First Church
of Oxford, to take effect April 30, 1900.
April II, 1900, Rev. John G. Add3^ with the Church of Yellow
Frame, to take effect May i, 1900.
April II, 1900, Rev. William Hollinshed, with the Church of
Sparta, to take effect June i 1900.
October 2 1900, Rev Phineas B. Kennedy, with the Church of
.Asburj', to take effect the same day.
October 2, 1900, Rev. Edward K Donaldson, with the Church of
Stanhope, to take effect November 11, 1900
Candidates received —
October 2, 1900, Mr. Stuart N. Hutchison, on examination.
October 2, 1900, Mr. William B. Sheddan, from the Presbytery of
Northumberland.
Minister deceased—
May 12, 1900, Rev. Joseph C. Cromack, at Perth Amboy, N. J.
E. Clarke Cline,
Stated Clerk.
130 Statistical Reports. Oct ,
IX. — The Presuvtery of West Jersey consists of sixtj'-five
ministers and fifty-five churches, and has under its care five candi-
dates
Mivislers received —
January 30, 1900, Rev. J. Calvin Krause, from the Presbytery- of
Chester.
January 30, 1900, Rev. Robert Westly Peach, from the Presbytery
of Boston.
April 17, 1900, Rev. Wm. J. Trimble, D.D., from the Presbytery
of Kingston.
April 17, 1900, Rev. Frederick W. Johnson, D.D , from the Presb}--
ter}' of Albanj'.
April 17, 1900, Rev. George H. Broening, Ph.D., from the Presbj^-
tery of Philadelphia North.
June 26, 1900, Rev. George Warrington, from the Presbyterj- of
Northumberland.
June 26, 1900, Rev. Isaac H. Condit, from the Presbytery of New-
ton.
Mmisters dismissed —
November 20, 1S99, Rev. George B. Van Dyke, to the Presbytery
of Utica
March 6, 1900, Albert Edwin Keigwin, to the Presbytery of New-
ark.
April 17, 1900, Rev. Hugh B. McCrone, to the Presbytery of Tro}-.
April 26, 1900, Rev. Thomas Fragale to the Presb\-tery of Pitts-
burgh.
June 26, 1900, Rev. J. Charles Levengood, to the Presbytery- of
Philadelphia, North.
Ordinations —
April 26, 1900, Walter Everett Smith.
July 5, 1900, Frank S. Brenneman.
July 10, 1900, William K. McKinney.
Installations —
February 14th. 1900, Rev. J. Calvin Krause, as pastor of Williams-
town church.
March i, 1900, Rev. Robert Westly Peach, as pa.stor of Camden
Second Church.
April 19, 1900, Rev. George H. Broening, Ph.D., as pastor of Mill-
ville church.
April 24, 1900, Rev. Frederick W. Johnson, D.D., as pastor of
Claj'ton church.
April 26, 1900 Rev. Walter Everett Smith, as pastor of Mays
Landing church.
jgoo Statisticai, Reports .131
July 5, 1900, Rev. Frank S. Brenneman. as pa.stor of Greenwich
church
July 10, 1900, Rev. Wm. K. McKinney, as pastor of Hammonton
First Church.
July 12, 1900, Rev. Isaac H. Condit, as pastor of Holly Beach
church .
Pasto7'al relations dissolved —
November 20, 1899, Rev. (reorge B. Van Dyke and Hammonton
First Church.
March 6, 1900, Rev. Albert Edwin Keigwin and Millville church.
April 17, 1900, Rev. J Charles Levengood and Greenwich church.
April 17, 1900, Rev. Hugh B. McCroneand Logan Memorial church
April 26, 1900, Rev. Thomas Fragale and Italian Evangelical
church at Hammonton.
September 26, 1900, Rev. James M. Cockins and Cape May church.
Licensure —
Januar}^ 30, 1900, Mr. Walter Everett Smith.
Licentiates received —
June 26, 1900, Mr. Wm. K. McKinney from the Presbj'ter}- of
New Brunswick.
Jul}' 5, 1900 Mr. Frank S. Brenneman, from the Presbytery of
Shenango.
Caiididale received from another Presbytery —
January 30, 1900, Mr. Walter Everett Smith, from the Presbyter}-
of Philadelphia North.
Candidates received under care of Presbytery on examination —
June 26, 1900, Mr. Howard Albert Clark.
September 26, 1900, Mr. Harvey T. Casselberry,
Dropped from the roll —
January 30, 1900, Rev. Harvey D. Brasefield.
Church dissolved —
September 26 1900, Bethany church, Camden.
Minister deceased—
Rev. George Warrington departed this life September i, 1900.
Henry Reeves,
Stated Clerk.
Standing Rules of the Synod.
I. — The Synod shall meet annually, on the third Tuesday of October,
at 3 o'clock P. M. unless otherwise ordered.
II. — The oflBcers of Synod shall be a Moderator, a Stated Clerk, a
Permanent Clerk, a Recording Clerk, and a Treasurer.
III. — The Moderator shall be elected annually, after calling the roll
of the Presbyteries for nominations, when the Presbytery
which has been longest without having a representative in
the Moderator's chair shall be called first. The Clerks and
Treasurer shall be elected by ballot, unless otherwise ordered,
and shall hold office during the pleasure of Synod.
IV. — It shall be the duty of the Stated Clerk to cause a notice of
the time and place of meeting to be published in the religious
papers most current in the Synod, at least three weeks prior
to the time of meeting ; to lay on the Moderator's table at
the opening of Synod, a printed docket of business ; to pre-
serve the proceedings of Synod in printed form ; to file and
preserve all important papers coming into the possession of
Synod ; to furnish certified copies of minutes to those prop-
erly entitled to them ; to conduct the correspondence of
Synod ; to transmit to the General Assembl}' the Statistical
Report and the duly certified printed Records of Synod ; to
send a printed copy of the minutes of each annual meeting
of Synod to every Minister, to the Session of each vacant
church, and to each Ruling Elder who attended that meet-
ing ; and to cause the copies that have been submitted to the
General A.ssembly to be bound in volumes at suitable inter-
vals. The Stated Clerk shall print an Appendix to the Min-
utes, which shall contain all the papers and reports presented
to Synod that are of permanent value. But in preparing
such materials for publication he shall be authorized to
abridge the same, except where resolutions and recommenda-
tions have been adopted by Synod, and when otherwise
ordered by Synod.
V. — The Permanent Clerk shall prepare a roll of Synod before the
opening To enable him to do this, all members shall report
themselves to him on arrival at the place of meeting. To
him reasons for absence or late attendance shall be given
and of him permission to leave shall be obtained. He shall
4 Standing Rur.ns of the Synod Oct ,
be the Reading Clerk, call the roll, and otherwise assist the
Stated Clerk as he may require ; and he shall act as Stated
Clerk in the absence or disability of that officer.
VI. — The Recording Clerk shall make the minutes of the proceed-
ings of Synod from da}' to daj\ and deliver them to the
Stated Clerk on the adjournment of Synod ; and he shall act
as Permanent Clerk in the absence or disability of that
officer.
\'II. — The compensation of the Stated Clerk shall be one hundred
dollars per annum ; that of the Permanent and Recording
Clerks, thirtj' dollars respectively.
VIII. — The Treasurer shall receive and disburse all funds of the
Synod for contingent expenses, and render an itemized
account at each annual meeting.
COMMITTEES.
IX. — The Committees of Synod shall be divided into three classes,
viz.: Standing, Permanent and Special.
STANDING COMMITTEES.
The Standing Committers, to be appointed by the Mod-
erator at each annual meeting, shall be as follows :
1. On Bills and Overtures, seven members— four Min-
isters, of whom one shall be the retiring Moderator, and
three Ruling Elders.
2. On Judicial Business, seven membens — four Ministers
and three Ruling Elders.
3. On Records of Presbyteries, three members for each
Presbyter}- — two Ministers and one Ruling Elder.
4. On Minutes of General Assembly, three members
— two Ministers and one Ruling Elder.
5. On Narrative, three members— two Ministers and one
Ruling Elder.
6. On Finance, four members — two Ministers and two
Ruling Elders, who shall audit the accounts of the Treasurer
of Synod and of the Treasurers of the different funds, except
the Synodical Home Mission Fund ; and arrange the appor-
tionment of the amount required from each Presbytery for
contingent expenses.
igoo. Standing Rules of the Synod. 135.
7. On Synodical Home Mission Accounts, a Special
Finance Committee, two members — one Minister and one
Ruling Elder, neither of whom shall be a member of the Per-
manent Committee of Synodical Home Missions, who shall
examine and audit the accounts of the Treasurer of the Synod-
ical Home Mission Fund, between the first day of October
and the third Tuesday of October next ensuing their appoint-
ment, and who shall report to the Synod immediately after
such examination, and whose necessary traveling expenses
shall be defrayed by the Treasurer of Synod.
X— The Committee of Arrangements shall consist of all the Pres-
byterian Pastors and one Ruling Elder from each church in
the place where the Synod meets, together with the Stated
Clerk of Synod, the Pastor of the church in which Synod
meets to be chairman. They shall provide accommodations
for the Synod ; suggest hours of meeting and adjournment ;
arrange for public services, and the persons to conduct them,
and provide for hearing representatives of the Boards.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES.
XI.— The Permanent Committees of the Synod shall be as follows :
1. On Synodical Home Missions, eight members— one
for each home Presbytery.
2. On Foreign Missions, one member from the Presbyter}^
of Corisco ; the chairman of the Presbyterial Committee on
Foreign Missions and one Ruling Elder, from each home
Presbyter3\
3. On Historical Materials, nine members— one for
each Presbyterj-.
4. On Sabbath-school Work, eight members ; the chair-
man of the Committee on Sabbath-school Work in each home
Presbytery.
5. On Sabbath Observance, three members— two Min-
isters and one Ruling Elder.
6. On Temperance, nine members — one from each home
Presbytery, besides the chairman.
7. On Necrology, three members— two Ministers and one
Ruling Elder.
8. On Systematic Beneficence, eight members— one
from each home Presbytery.
136 Standing Rules of thk Synod Oct , /goo
9. On Work Among Foreign Populations, five mem-
bers—three Ministers and two Ruling Elders.
10. On YouN(i Pkople's Societies, a chairman appointed
by Synod and the chairman of the Presbyterial Committee
on Young People's Societies
11. On Api'ijkd Christianity, five members — three Min-
isters and two Ruling Elders.
XII. — The Permanent Committees shall each report to Synod annu-
■<\\\y upon the matters assigned to them, and recommend suit-
able action to be taken by vS3'nod in relation thereto
Xlir.— The Necrological Committee shall present, at the annual
meeting, brief obituary notices of all Ministers of Synod who
have deceased during the S\'nodical year.
XIV. — Each Presbytery belonging to the Sj-nod shall send a written
Narrative of the State of Religion within its bounds to the
Synod's Committee on Narrative at least one week previous
to the stated meeting of Synod
XV.— The Sacrament of the Lord s Supper shall be administered at
each stated meeting of the Synod, under the superintendence
of the retiring Moderator, or the Minister presiding in his
place, at such time and place as the Committee of Arrange-
ments shall designate.
X\'I. — The Committee on Systematic Beneficence shall co-operate
with the Stated Clerk and the Committee of Arrangements in
selecting topics and securing speakers to address the Synod
upon the subjects of Benevolence and Church Work, and the
evening session of the second da}' of the meeting of Synod
shall be devoted exclusiveU' to popular addresses by Secre-
taries of Boards or others
X\'II. — All notices of, or calls for, meetings of Presbyteries or Com-
mittees, and all resolutions, shall be in writing and read b}'
the Clerk
XVIII. — The rules for Judicatories adopted by the General Assem-
bh^ shall be the rules of the Synod, so far as the}' apply
XIX. — These rules may be amended or repealed by a two-thirds
vote, but if notice of a proposed change has been given at a
previous stated meeting, a majority may amend or repeal ;
and any one of these rules may be temporarily suspended by
a majority vote.
Permanent Committees.
SYNODICAL, HOME MISSIONS.
RKV. RAYMOND HILLIARD GAGK, RKV.
RKV. ALFRED H. DASHIKLL, D.D., RF.V.
RKV. J. GARLAND HAMNP.R, Jr.. RKV.
KliKN B. COISB, D.D., Chairman.
WM. W. HALLOWAY, Jr., D.D.,
PHILO F. LKAVENS, D.D.,
RKV. SAMUKL M. SIUDDIFORD, D.D , RKV. WILLLYM THOMSON.
FOREIGN MISSIONS.
RKV. R. HAM ILL NASSAU. D.D.
REV. WILLIAM R. RICHARDS, D.D.,
REV. CHARLKS HKRR, D D,,
REV. ALKX. H. YOUNG, D.D..
REV. JOHN F. TATTERSON,
VACANCY.
REV. JAMES W ROGAN, D D.,
RKV. GK0R(;K W. TOMSON.
RKV. HENRY S. KU ILER, D.D.,
Chairman.
ELDER EDWARD P. TENNEY,
ELDER CHARLES A. DE WIT'J',
ELDER HORACE CHURCHMAN,
ELDER H. C. JENKINS,
ELDER WILLIAM RANKIN,
ELDER WALTER B. HARRIS.
ELDER P KENNEDY REEVES,
ELDER DAVID R. HULL.
HISTORICAL MATERIALS.
REV. ALLEN H. BRoVVN,
REV. DAVID K. FRAZER, D.D.,
REV. JOHN C. CLYDE, D.D.,
REV. EBEN B. COBB, DD.,
REV. HENRY C. CAMERON, D.D.
REV. CHARLES HERR, D.D.,
REV. STANLEY WHITE,
REV. R. HAMILL NASSAU, D.D.,
RE\'. FRANK R. SVMMES.
SABBATH-SCHOOL WORK.
REV. HENR\' C. CRoNIN,
REV. D RUBY WARNE
REV. WILLIAM FRYLING,
REV. EDWARD A. McLAURY,
REV. SAMUEL J. ROWLAND,
VACANCY.
REV. HENRY C. VANDERBEEK,
REV. ALFRED P. BOISFCJRD.
REV. GEORGE SWAIN, D.D..
REV. FRANKLIN K. MILLER
SABBATH OBSERVANCE.
ELDER JOHN A. ANDERSON.
D D.
TEMPERANCE.
REV. J. DE HART liRUEN.
REV. JOSEPH M. McNULTV, D.D., REV. JAMES S. \^()UN(i,
REV. WM. W. HALLOWAY, Jr., D D., REV J GARLAND HAMNER, Jk.
REV. HENRY R. HALL, VACANCY.
REV. WILLIAM V LOUDERBOUCIH, REV. TI'lUS E DAVIS.
NECROLOGY.
REV. SYLVF'.STER W. BE.4CH, REV. EDWARD
ELDER WILLIAM P. STEVENSON
HODGE, D.D.
(137)
ijS Permanent Committees,
SYSTEMATIC BENEFICENCE.
REV. THOMAS S. LONO, KKV. WILLIAM P. LINNKV.
REV. JOHN C. CLYDE D.D., REV JOSHUA B. GALLAWAV,
REV. ASA WVNKOOP, RKV. WM W. CASSELIiEKRV.
VACANCY. ELDER E W. BARNES.
WORK AMONG FOREIGN POPULATIONS.
REV. ALBERT ERDMAN. D.D, REV EDWIN A. BULKLEY, D IJ ,
REV. JOSEPH S. VANDYKE. D.D , ELDER AAR(XN CARIER,
ELIJER FRED. W. I5ALDWIN
YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETIES.
REV. HU(;H B. MacCAULEY.
REV. JOSEPH O McKELVEY, VACANCY.
REV. ROBERT H. SHARPE, REV. LEWIS W. MUDGE. D D.,
REV. NATHAN J)USHANR HYNSON, REV. WILLIAM S HARPER.
REV. HORACE D. SASSAMAN, REV. ARTHUR W SPOONER. D D
TRUSTEES OF SYNOD.
REV. EBEN B. COBB D D , President REV. ALLEN H. BROWN. Treasurer
REV. CHARLES D. SHAW, D.D , REV. SAMUEL M. STUDDIEORD, D D.
REV. STANLEY WHITE, Secretary, REV. WILLIAM THOMSON.
REV. ALFRED H. D.ASHIELL, D.D.. ELDER HUGH H. HAMILL,
ELWOOD C. HARRIS, Esq.
CUSTODIANS OF HISTORICAL MATERIAL.
REV WALTER A. BROOKS, D.D., Stated Clerk, Trenton, N. J.
RF:V. JOSEPH H. DULLES, Librarian Theological Seminary, Princeton, N J.
JV^oderators Since the [Reunion.
DATE.
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PIvACE OF
MEETING.
870 Elizabeth. .
870 Morristowu,
871 Bloomfield,
872 Trenton,
873 Washington,
874{Caniden,
875 Orange, . .
S76, Elizabeth, .
877 Newark,
878 Morristown,
S79Trenton,
880 Bridgeton,
88i!Asbury Park,
8S2JHackettstown
8SjiOrange . . .
884j Elizabeth
885!Atlantic City,
886jCamden, .
887 Asbury Park,
888 Asbury Park,
8S9J Asbury Park,
SgoJAtlantic City,
SgijLong Branch,
892 Belvidere, . .
S93 Bridgeton, . .
Trenton, . .
N. Brunswick
Atlantic City
Plainfield,
898jAsbury Park,
89q Asbury Park,
QoolAtlantic Citv.
MODERATOR.
«95
896
S97
*Rev. Jona. F. Stearns, D.D . .
"Rev. Charles K. Itnbrie D.D.,
*Rev. Robert Aikman, D.D., .
*Rev. Samuel Miller D.D, . .
*Rev. J. H. Mcllvaine, D.D., .
*Rev. J. M. McDonald, D.D., .
Rev. William C. Roberts, D.D.
Rev Thomas McCauley.
Rev. E Kempshall, D.D.,
Rev. William Bannard, D.D.,
*Rev Abraham Gosman, D.D.,
*Rev. Charles E. Knox, D.D.,
*Rev Joseph G. Symmes, D.D.,
*^Rev. Alfred Yeomans, D. D., .
Rev. Edwin A Bulkley, D D.,
*Rev. Samuel M. Hamill, D.D.,
Rev. Allen H. Brown, ...
Rev. William Thomson . , .
*Rev. Frank. Chandler. D.D , .
Rev. K P. Ketcham, D.D., .
*Rev. Henry M. Storrs, D.D ,
Rev. David R. Frazer, D.D., .
Rev. Charles D Shaw, D.D , .
Rev, R Hamill Nassau, D D.,
j Rev. S M. Studdiford, D.D.,
Rev. Frederic R. Brace, D.D.,
Rev. Henry S. Butler, D D. .
Rev. Benjamin S Everitt, D.D.
Rev. John A Liggett D. D., .
Rev. Albert Erdman. D. D.. .
*Rev. A. Nelson Hollifield, D.D.
Rev. Melvin Eraser.
PRESBYTERY.
Newark.
Jersey City
Morris and Orange.
Monmouth.
Newark.
New Brunswick.
Elizabeth
Newton.
Elizabeth.
West Jersey.
New Brunswick.
Newark.
Monmouth.
Morris and Orange.
Jersey City.
New Brunswick
West Jersey.
Newton.
Monmouth
Elizabeth.
Morris and Orange.
Newark.
Jersey City.
Corisco.
New Brunswick.
West Jersey
Newton.
Monmouth
Elizabeth
Morris and Orange.
Newark.
Corisco
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Ministers of the Synod of New Jersey.
Abbott, Justin K., Bombay, India. J. C.
Adams, James Hailie, Elwood. W. J.
Aikman."VVm., D.D., Atlantic City. \V . J.
.\llen, Adolos, Cranliury. Men.
Allen, I.yman W'., D.D., Newark. N'i'k.
.Mien, William, Jr., PenninL^ton. N. B.
Anderson. Daniel B., Camden. W. J.
Armstrong, Amzi L,., Dutch Neck. N. B.
Armstrong, William P., Princeton. N. B.
Bagnall, Powhatan, Paterson. J. C.
Bainton, Henry W., Kingsland. J. C.
Baldwin, Caleb C. D.D., Summit. X'r'k.
Baldwin, Theodore .\.., Broussa, Turkey.
N'rk.
Bale, .\Ibert G., Asbury Park. ^lon.
Bannard, V\'illiam, D.D., Philadelphia, Pa.
W. J.
liarnes, George G., Wichita Falls, Te.xas.
Xewt.
P.artk-tt, Maitland V., Princeton. N. B.
Bauer, Christopher, JMyersville. M. & ().
ISeach, Sylvester W., Bridgeton. W. J. .
Beadle, lleber H., Bridgeton. • W. J.
Beatty, Henry T., Ph.D., Hobokcn. J. C.
Beaumont, James B., Morristown. M. & O.
Bell, John W'., Beattystown. Newt.
Bennett, Wm. Russell, Madison. M. & O.
Berger, I^dward, Keyport. jNIon.
Blackburn. Robert I\I., Long Branch. ?iIon.
I'.lauvelt, I. Alstyne, D.D., ' Roselle. Eliz.
Bliss, Edwin M., D.D., Ro.selle. EHz.
Booth, Fisher Howe, Tenafly. J. C.
Boppell, Charles J., Philadelphia, Pa. Cor.
Botsford, Alfred P., U'oodbury. W. J.
Bowen, Thomas W., Lafayette. Newt.
Brace, Frederic R., D.D., Blackwood. W.J.
Bradley, Joseph H., D.D., National Home,
\'a. Mon.
Brenneman, Frank S. Greenwich. W. J.
Bridges, John J., Newark. N'rk.
Bridges, Thomas R. Newark. N'rk.
Bridges, William J., Bridgeton. W.
Bridgman, Chester, Merchantville.
Broening, Geo. H., Ph.D., Millville.
Brooks, Walter A., D.D., Trenton.
Brown, Allen H., Atlantic Citv. W
Brown, Arthur J., D.D., 156 Fifth Ave.,
New York. M. & O.
Brown Josiah J., Newark. N'rk.
Bruen, Henry Munro, Taiku, Korea.
.\ewt.
Bruen, James DeHart, Belvidere. Newt.
Brundage. Henry E., Passaic. J. C.
Bryant, Robert A., Witherbee, N. Y. Newt.
Buckle, George, Elizabeth. EHz.
Bulkley, Edwin A., D.D., New York. T. C.
Bullard, Chas. B., East Orange. M. & O.
Burtt, Robert J., Marksboro. Newt.
Butler, Courtlandt P., Riverton. Mon.
Butler, Henry S., D.D., Blairstown. Newt.
T.
W.
1.
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N.
B.
. J-
Cadwell, Newton W., Westfield. EHz.
Cameron, Henry C, D.D., Princeton.
N. B.
Cam]!, Daniel I., Deerfield. W. J.
Campbell, Wm. I., Ringoes. N. B.
Carlile, Samuel, D.D., Newton. Newt.
Casanowicz, Immanuel M., Ph.D., W'ash-
ington D. C. N'rk.
Casselberry, Wm. W., Haddontield. W. J.
Chambers, I. Mench, Merchantville. W. J.
Chambers, Theodore F., Dover. M. & ().
Chapman, John C, Hackettstown. Xewt.
Chester, Xelson B., Caldwell. N'rk.
Clark, James B., Mt. Airy. N. B.
Clarke, John P., Hackensack. Newt.
Cline, 1;. Clarke, Phillipsburg. Newt.
Clyde, John C, D.D.,, Bloomsbury. Newt.
Coale, James J., Toms River. Mon.
Cobb, Eben B., D.D., EHzabeth. EHz.
Cochran, James B., Nanking, China.
M. & O.
Cockins, James M., Cape May. W. J.
Coe, William W., East Orange. ^N'rk.
Colville, Andrew, Bayonne. J. C.
Condit, Charles B., Liberty Corner. EHz.
Condit, Isaac H., Holly Beach. W. J.
Converse, Charles S., Clifton Springs, N.
Y. EHz.
Cornish, F. Lincoln, Bayonne. J. C.
Coyle, Leonidas E., Bridgeton. W. J.
Crawford, Josiah PL, Cream Ridge. Mon.
Cronin, Henry C, Jersey City. J. C.
Crouse, Nathaniel P., Danville. Newt.
Crowell, John, D.D., East Orange. M. & O.
Curry, Joseph E-, Cranbury. Mon.
Curtis, Geo. L., Bloomfield. N'rk.
Dager, William M, Batanga. W. Afr.
Dashiell, Alfred H., D.D., Lakewood.
Mon.
Davis, John D., Ph.D., Princeton. N. B.
Davis, Titus E., Bound Brook. N. B.
Dennis, James S.. D.D., 156 Fifth .We.,
New York. N'rk.
DeWitt, John. D.D., Princeton. N B.
Deyo, O H. Perrv, Highland, N. Y. M.
& O.
Dickson, Spencer C, Pt. Pleasant. Mon.
Dietrich, Otto H., Newark. N'rk.
Dillon, iCdward, Woodbury. \\'. J.
Dixon, John, D.D., Trenton. N. B.
Dixon, Joseph, Beemerville. Newt.
Dod, Samuel B., South Orange. M. & O.
Dodd, William S., M.D., Cxsarea, Turkey.
M. & O.
Donaldson, George, Ph.D., Edgewater.
J. C.
Doremus, G. S. Mott, Pleasant Grove. M.
& O.
Doughty, Tames Walter, Hiroshima, Japan.
X. B."
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142
Ministers ok thk Synod oi- Nj-.w JiiRsuv
Oct. .
Douglass, llrvcc K., I'atersoii. I. C.
Duffield, Joliii T. D.l)., I,1<.D.," Princeton.
N. B.
Dulles, Joseph 11., Princeton. X. ii.
Dunliain, James II., Mt. Holly. Mon.
Diinlop, John ("t., Kanazawa, japan. W. J.
Dvvight, I'ranklin I!., Morristown. M.
& O.
Ivlniondson, lolin Ii., P.elvidcrc. Newt.
Kifbert, J C," D.D., West liohoken. J. C.
]\hner, Theo. A., Jaffna, Ceylon. W. J.
F.lwood, Robert .\., Absecon. W. J.
luigland, Klias P>.. D.D., Washington.
Newt.
Krdman, .Mbert,*D.D., Morristown.
M. & O.
F.rdman, John Pinney, Honolulu, Hawaii.
M. & O.
Erdman, Paul, Sidon, Syria. M. & O.
Evans. Chas. A., West lloboken. J. C.
Everett, Charles, D.l)., Uelniar. Mon.
Everitt, P>enjamin H., Titusville. N. B.
Everitt, Benjamin S., D.D., New Gretna.
Mon.
I'^veritt, Frank g., Trenton. .\. P..
lowing, John, D.D., Daretown. W. J.
Ewing, Joseph L., Jamesburg. Mon.
Fairley, Edwin, Roseland. N'rk.
Fergvison, James A., D.D., Hanover. M.
& O.
Fergusson, E. Morris, Trenton. Newt.
Finney, William P., Moorestown. Mon.
Fishburn. Wm. H., D.D., Camden. W. J.
Fisher, John R., Newark. N'rk.
Folsom, Joseph F., Kearny. N rk.
Ford, Henry T., Kansas City, Mo. J. C.
Foster, Daniel R., Trenton. N. B.
Voyi, Herman C, D.D., Freehold. Mon.
Eraser, Melvin, 156 Fifth 'Ave., N. Y. Cor.
Frazer, David R., D.D., Newark. N'rk.
Freed, Jose])h K., Franklin Furnace. Newt.
Frev, lacob A., Paterson. J. C.
Frissefl, Ilollis B., D.D., Hamilton, Va.
N'rk
Fryling, William, Morris Plains. M. & O.
Fullerton, John O. A., Princeton. N. B.
Fulton, Hugh K., Perrineville. Mon.
Furnajieff, Demeter N., Kustendil, Bul-
garia. N. B.
r.abriclian, ^l. C, M.D., Doylestown, Pa.
N. B,
Gage, Raymond Milliard, Wenonah. W. J.
Gallaway, Joshua B., Paterson. J. C.
Gamon, Robert 1.. Mil ford. N. B.
Gardner, Edward P., Chatham. M. & O.
Garretson, George R., Summit. J. C.
Gibson, James R., Newark. N'rk.
Glover, Charles P., Vailsburg. N. B.
Goodrich, Chauncey W., Orange. M. & O.
Grant, James Iv, Delaware. Newt.
Greene, George F., Cranford. Eliz.
Greene, Wm. Brenton, Jr., D.D., Prince-
ton. N. B.
Greenway, Walter B., Eyons Farms. N'rk.
Greenleaf, Jonathan, Sparta. Newt.
Gruhnert, Herman Carl, Orange. M. & O.
Guenther, John U., Newark. N'rk.
llahn, Tlieodore, Bloomfield. N'rk.
Haley. Charles T., D.D., Newark. N'rk.
Hall. ICrnest F., South Amboy. !Mon.
Hall, Henry R., Columbus. Mon.
Hallidav. lames, Newton. Newt.
llalloway, William \\ ., jr., D.D., Dover.
M. & O.
Hamilton, Edgar .\., Deckertown. Newt.
Hamilton, Samuel .M., D.D., Englewood.
J. C.
Hamilton, William P... iUizabeth. Eliz.
Hamner, J. Garland, Jr.. .Newark. N'rk.
llarrlin, (Jscar J., .\bieh, Syria. Newt.
Haring, Harry W'., Delanco. Mon.
Harper, William S, Hamburgh .Xewt.
Harvey, Joseph C, Collingswood. W. 1.
Hathaway, Ilarle W., Elizabeth. Eliz.
Hathaway, Israel W., D.D.. New York.
J. C.
Hazard, O. Howell, Trenton. N. P..
Ilerr, Charles, D.D., Jersey City. J. C.
Herring, Charles E., Plainfield. Eliz.
Hertzog, George N., Cedarville. W. J.
llilishman, Henry E.. X'ineland. N. B.
Hickman, Frank D. P.. 156 Fifth .\ve., N.
Y. Cor.
Hickok, Henry F., D.D., Orange. M. & ( ).
Higgons, John A., Newark. N'rk.
Hill, Horace P., Philadelphia, Pa. W. J.
llillman, Joseph 1)., Harmony. Newt.
Hinsdale, Horace G., D.D., Lakewood.
Mon.
Hock, Carl E., Bloomfield. N'rk.
Hock, Frederick W., Newark. N'rk
Hodge, Edward B., D.D., Philadelphia, Pa.
Mon.
Ilollinshed, William, Sparta. Newt.
Honeyman, William E.. Plainfield. Eliz.
Hooper, Washinf;ton .V.. West Summit.
M. & O.
Hoops, Henry II., Newark. N'rk.
Hoppaugh, William, Springfield. Eliz.
Hopwood, Isaiah B., D.D., Newark. N'rk.
Ploughtaling, Paul A., Bridgeton. Mon.
Houston, Thomas, Elizabeth. J. C.
Howell, Joseph, Hamilton Square. N. B.
Hunt, Theodore \\'., Ph.D., Princeton.
Eliz.
Huntting, James M., Hackettstown. Newt.
Hutchinson, David \V., Paterson. J. C.
Hvitchison, John, Arlington. N'rk.
Hutchison, S. Nye, Belvidere. Newt.
Hynson, Nathan Dushane, Manasquan.
Mon.
Ingram, George H., Trenton. N. P..
Irving David O., East Orange. M. & O.
Iscrman, Harvey, Ridgewood. J. C.
Itongolo, Batanga, West Africa. Cor.
Tanewav, Harrv E., New Brighton, N. Y.
W.' J.
J'lkenge, Ibia, Corisco. West .\frica. Cor.
Johns," William H.. Woodbury. W. J.
Tohnson, Alfred V. C, Yonkers, N. Y.
M. & O.
Johnson, Benjamin P., New York. W. J.
Tohnson, Frederick W., D.D., Clayton.
W. J.
Johnston, William C, Batanga, West Af-
rica. Cor.
Jones, Henry W. F., Bayonne. Eliz.
Julien, Robert, Bordentown. Mon.
Junkin, Chas. I., Englewood. J. C.
Karnell, Aimer W., Union. Eliz.
Keigwin, Albert Edwin, Newark. N'rk.
Kempshall, Everard, D.D., Elizabeth.
Eliz.
Kennedy, James B.. Trenton. N. B.
igoo.
Ministers of thk Synod of New Jersey.
143
Kern, John F., Orange. ^I. &: O.
Kern, W'illam J., South River. !Mon.
Kerr, James R., Hopewell. N. B.
Kerr, John T., E^lizabeth. Eliz.
Kerr, Oliver A., Bordentovvn. Mon.
Kilbourn, John K., D.D., Philadelphia, Pa.
\V. 1.
King, David H., D.I)., Vineland. W. J.
Kirk, William Henrv. Orange. i\I. & O.
Klein, Chas. F. A.,'D.D., Rahway. Eliz.
Knauor, Frederick C, Batanga, West Af-
rica. Cor.
Knipe, Samuel \\'., Oceanic. [Nlon.
Knox, William W., D.D., New Brunswick.
N. B.
Krause, J. Calvin, Williamstown. W. J.
Kraushaar, Frederic J., Carlstadt. J. C.
Kuehler, C. Rudolph, Hackensack. J. C.
Kugler, John B., Junction. N. B.
Labaree, Benjamin, D.D., Urumiah, Persia.
Eliz.
Eampman, Lewis, D.D., Newark. N'rk.
Landis, John L-, Cape May. W. J.
Landis, Henry M., Tokio, Japan. X. B.
Lange, Richard, Batanga, West i^frica.
Cor.
Iya\'elle, James, New York. ^I. & O.
Lavertv, David H., D.D., Cold Spring.
W'. J.
Leary, Lewis G., Elizabeth. Eliz.
Leavens, Philo F., D.D., Passaic. J. C.
Liggett, John A., D.D., Rahway. Eliz.
Lloyd, George W., Branchville. Newt.
Lloyd, Tones D., Stillwater. Newt.
Locke, R. E., Newark. N'rk.
Locklier, John H., Newark. N'rk.
Lockwood, \ . Le Roy, D.D.. Bloomfield.
N'rk.
Long, Thomas S., Dayton. N. B.
Louderbough, William V., Salem. W. J.
Love, Edward, Plainfield. Eliz.
Ludlow, lames M., D.D., East Orange.
x\I. &■ O.
Lukens, Frank, Burlington. Mon.
Lnsk, Davis W., Newark. N'rk.
Lyle, .\lbert F., Newark. N'rk.
^lacBride, Robert Irwin, Trenton. N. B.
MacCauley, Hugh B., Trenton. N. B.
McCleary," Charles W., Batanga, West Af-
rica. Cor.
McClellan, Charles H., D.D., Lakewood.
Mon.
McClelland, Hugh R., Ph.D., Patcrson.
J. C. .
INIcClements, Samuel R., Ph.D., Ruther-
ford. J. C.
McCorkell, John B., Paulsboro. W. J.
McFarland, Everitt O., Newark. N'rk.
^IcHenry, H. Preston, German Valley.
M. & ().
McKelvey, Joseph O., Plainfield. Eliz.
Mc Kinney, W'm. K., Hammonton. W. J.
MacKubbin, Henry A., Lambertville. N. B.
McLanahan, Samuel, Lawrencevillc. N. B.
McLaury, Edward A., Marksboro. Newt.
Macloskie, George, LL-D., Princeton.
N. B.
McMillan, John, Ocean City. W. J.
McNair, Wilmer, Pottersville. Mon.
Macnaughtan, lohn, D.D., ^Nlorristown.
M. & O. "
McXaughton, Tames P., Smyrna, Turkey.
L C.
McNulty, Joseph M., D.D., WoodI)ridge.
Eliz.
Magie, David, D.D., Paterson. T. C.
Mason, Edgar C, New York. Eliz.
Mason, James G., D.D., Metuchen. Eliz.
Matheson, James A., Manalapan. Mon.
Maugeri, Giacomo, Caltanisetta, Italy.
X. B.
Melkonyan, Samuel \^., Tarsus. Turkey.
N. B.
Mendenhall, Harlan G., D.D., Perth Am-
boy. Eliz.
Mewhinney, William J., Andover. X'ewt.
Miller, Franklin E., D.D., Paterson. J. C.
Milligan, Robert Henry, Gaboon, W. Afr.
Cor.
Mitchell, Eugene A., Elizabeth. Eiiz.
Mix, Eldridge, D.D., Worcester, Mass.
M. & O.
Montgomery, Theophilus E., Jersey City.
Moore, William, Manchester. Mon.
Mott, George S., D.D., Newark. N'rk.
Mott, Henry Elliott, D.D., Elizabeth.
Eliz.
Mudge, Lewis S., Trenton. N. B.
Mudge, I,ewis \V., D.D, Princeton.
X. B.
Mundy, Ezra F., Lawrence, Kas. Eliz.
Mundy, Frank J., D.D., Atlantic City.
W. J.
Murgatroyd, Edwin R., New Vernon.
M. & O.
Murphy, Archibald A., New Brunswick.
N. B.
Myongo, Frank S., Benito, W. Africa.
Cor.
Nassau, Robert Hamill, D.D., Batanga, W.
Afr. Cor. .
Xcwell, George Kennedy, Plainfield. Eliz.
Xgande, George S., Bata, W. Afr.
Noble, George P., Mendham. M. & O.
Nott, Charles D., D.D., New York.
Newt.
Nyenye, Etiyani ya, P>ata, W. Africa. Cor.
O'Brien, John Howard, Clarksljoro. \\'. J.
Orris, S. Stanhope, Ph.D., L.H.D., Prince-
ton. N. B.
Osborn, Conover Samuel, Chester.
M. & O.
Osier, J. Thompson, West Milford. J. C.
Ottman, Ford C., Newark. X"rk.
Owens, James H., Paterson. J. C.
Palmer, S. Fielder, Paterson. T. C.
Panncll, William T., Flanders. " M. & O.
Parker, Archibald F., Rutherford. J. C.
Parry, Samuel, Pluckemin. Eliz.
Parziale, Joseph, Madison. M. & O.
Patterson, Isaac M., Trenton. N. B.
Patterson, John F., D.D., Orange.
M. &• O.
Patton, Francis L-, D.D., LL.D., Prince-
ton. N. B.
Paull, George A., Bloomfield. N'rk.
Payson, Edward P., Montclair. N'rk.
Payson, George H., Rahway. Eliz.
Payson, George Phillips, Wyoming. M.
& O.
Peach, Robert Westly, Camden. W. J.
Peeke, George H., Verona. N'rk.
Pesaturo, Francesco, Newark. N'rk.
Peters, John E., Sc.D., Camden. W. J.
144
INliNisTEKs oi' THE Synod of Nkw Jersey.
OcL.,
Potter, Sannicl II., Uiiigocs. \. ]!.
I'ratt, lIcMiry V,., Montvillc. J. C.
I'renlice, Sartell, Jr., Newark. N'rk.
I'rice, Samuel D., Shrewsbury. Mon.
Ramsey, Robert M., X'ailsburg. M. & ().
Rawlins, Jaiiies Jv, Jersey City. J. C.
Raymond, Cieorge I,., l,.II.l)., I'rinceton.
N. n.
Reed, (Jrville, ^lontclair. X'rk.
Reeve, John T., liasking Ridge. Kliz.
Reeves, Henry, D.l)., Gloucester City.
W. J.
Reeves, lliomas -A., Rockaway. M. & O.
Reid, Albert, Kingston. X. 15.
Reinke, Kdwin J., 151oomsbury. Newt.
Richards, William R., D.D., J'lainfield.
Eliz.
Richmond, ('■co. 1... l^ast ' Orange.
-M. & O.
Riggs, lUias, 1). I)., LL.l)., Constantinople,
. Turkey. Ivliz.
Riggs, James F., D.U., East Orange.
M. & O.
Richie, VVm. N., D.D., Asbury Park. Mon.
Robeson, W'm. D., Princeton. N. P>.
Rogan, James \\'., D.D., Fleniington.
N. B.
Rowland, Samuel I., Clinton. Kliz.
Rundall, Herbert R., .\tlantic City. \V. J.
Rutherford, John, .\rlington. M. & ().
Sassaman, Horace D., I'arsippany.
M. & O.
Schelly, Percy Y., Phillipsburg. Newt.
Schmitt, Jacob, Passaic. J. C.
Schneegas, Charles, Camden. \\'. J.
Schumacher, Gustav, I'aterson. J. C.
Scofield, John H., Budd's Lake. M. & O.
Seibert, George C, Ph.D., D.D., Glenridge,
N'rk.
Seibert, Henry W., Ph.D., Newark. N'rk.
Serafini, Vincent, Trenton. N. B.
Sharpe, John C. D.D., Blairstown. Newt.
Sharpe, Robert H., Oak Ridge. J. C.
Sharplcss, Albert S., Bridgeton. W. J.
Shaw, Charles D., D.D.. Paterson. J. C.
Sherwood, Nathan .M., Jersey City. J. C.
Shields, Edward P., D.D., Bridgeton.
W. J.
Simanton, Ephraim, Hackettstown. Newt.
Simanton, Thongs Al., Califon. Eliz.
Sluter, George, Newark. T. C.
Smith, Baker, D.D., Fairmount. M. & O.
Smith, Frank Hyatt, Atlantic City. W. J.
Smith, George I... Elmer. W. J.
Smith, W. Everitt, Mays Landing. W. J.
Smyth, George H., D.D., East Orange.
M. & O.
Smythe, Hugh, Schooley's Mountain.
M. & O.
Snyder, Alfred J., Bridgeton. W. J.
Snyder, Edward, Deckerton. Newt.
Spining, Geo. L.. D.D., South Orange. /
M. & O.
Spooner, Arthur W'., D.D.. Camden. W. J.
Staiger, Albert K., .\tlantic City. \V. J.
Sproul, Nathaniel J., Dunellen. Eliz.
Stanley, Frederic L, D.D., .\tlantic Citv.
\\. J.
Steckel, Samuel W'., Pleasantville. W. J.
Steen, William S.. Philadelphia. Pa. Mon.
Stevenson, David, D.D., Metuchen. Ivliz.
Stevenson, Josiah T.. .\tco. W'. J.
Stier, Richard R., Sayreville. I\[on.
Stockwell, Frederick E., Beverly. Mon.
Stoddard, Elijah W'., D.D., Succasunna.
•M. & O.
Stotlet, James P., U'oodridge. J. C.
Stonclake, Chas. A., Newark. X'rk.
Street, Robert. Roselle. Eliz.
Strong. Charles R., New Brunswick. .\. B.
Stuchell, John E., Elizabeth, liliz.
Stuchell, William T., Jersey City. J. C.
Sluddiford, Samuel M., D.D., Trenton.
N. B.
Swain, George. D.D.. Allentown. Mon.
Symmes, Frank R., Tennent. Mon.
Synimes, Jos. G., Dobbins. Mon.
'i'aylor, Charles F., Brooklyn, N. V. Mon.
Thomas, John .AL, East Orange. ^1. & O.
Thompson, .\rthur Newton, IJ.D., Jersey
City. J. C.
Thompsor, Samuel AL, LL.D., Red ISank.
Mon.
'I'homson, Robert, Samakov. Jjulgaria.
N'rk.
Thomson, XN'illiam, Stewartsville. Newt.
Thurlow, Harold M., Branchville. Newt.
Tildon, Frederick D., Plainfield. Eliz.
Titus, Albert C, Trenton. .\. B.
Tomson, George W'., Woodbury. W'. J.
Townscnd, Charles, Orange. M. & O.
Trimble, William J., D.T)., \'ineland.
W. J.
Turner, John, Bridgeton. W . J.
Twining, Kinslev, D.D., 156 Fifth .\ve.,
N. Y. M. & O.
Tyack, Thomas, D.D., Hightstown. Mon.
Umberger, James B., D.D.. Junction.
Newt.
L'nderwood, Horace G., D.D.. Seoul,
Korea. T. C.
Updike, Hartley T., Trenton. N. B.
Van Alen, George L., Blackwood. W. J.
\'an .\llen, Charles E., Coolbaughs, Pa.
Newt.
\'anderbeek, Henry C, Newark. N'rk.
\'an Dyke, James W'., Stockton. N. P..
Van D'vke, Joseph S., D.D., Trenton.
X.B.
\'an Note, FUigene AL, Tuckerton. Mon.
\'an Syckle. Phineas P... New York. N. B.
Vermilve, Dupuvtren, Ridgewood. J. C.
Voegliii. F. E-. Pleasantdale. M. & O.
Voorhics. William S., D.D., Trenton.
N. B.
Vos, Geerhardus, Ph.D., LED., Princeton.
N. B.
\'ries, J. Hendrick de, Princeton. N. B.
Wagenhnrst, Jacob N., F'airton. W. J.
Wall, Edward, Orange. Vl. k O.
\\'anderer, .Vdolphus E., Paterson. J. C.
Warfield, Benjamin B., D.D.. LL.D.,
Princeton. N. B.
Warnc, D. Ruby, Trenton Jc. N. B.
Webb, Samuel G.. Lake wood. ]\Ion.
Weber, Henrv T.. Ph.D.. Bloomfield. N'rk.
Wells, John X., Bernardsville. Eliz-
Wenrick, George W'. S., Atlantic High-
lands. Mon.
Weston, -Mbcrt E., Farmingdale. Mon.
Whitaker, Charles H., Bordentown.
Mon.
White. Israel A.. W'hippanv. >L & O.
White, Stanley, Oranee. M. & O.
White, Theodore F., D.D., Summit.
Vl. &o.
Whitman, John S., Metuchen. EJiz.
Williamson". Joseph G.. Sidney. F^liz.
Willits, .\lphonso .\.. D.D.. Spring Lake.
Mon.
^9oo. Ministers of the Synod of New Jersey. 145
Wilson. Thaddeus, D.D., Si.riiig l.akc. Wyckofl'. lames, Leonia. T C
Uirtt^^Aibcrt JC. HHzabeth. Eliz. i ''■^■"'"°"- ■'''' ^'^"^' ^*""»" ^^- ^ ^^■
'^^1:^i:yS^^^t^^^'^C■y,^v'''■ ' Young,^_.Mexander H., D.D., Matawan.
W o(kK Uiarles H., Hampton, Va. Voung, James S., Garfield. J. C.
Woodbridge, John, D.D.. New Brunswick. Zesch, Ferdinand ()., Ph.D.. nioomtield
A. B. N'rk
Uoolverton. William II.. Boonton.
■n',:X.iU ^Vi* *' 1 11- 1. ,, Total number of Ministers. 462.
Wright, Ormond W.. Barnegat. Men.
INDEX
PAGB.
Addresses lo, i6, 19, 20, 21, 23, 25
Allotments and apportionments, Synodical Home Missions, 12
American Bible Society, 10, 11
Appeal and Complaint, Rev. Wm. N. Richie, D.D , . . 19, 21, 22
Applied Christianit}^ 23, 25
Apportionments, 1900-1901, 24
Arrangements, , 7, S, 16
Attendance at Synod, 29
Auditing Committee, 1901, , 9
Bills and Overtures 9, 16, i8. 23
Bills to be paid, 29
Committees, Permanent, 10, 28, 137
Applied Christianity, 23, 25
Foreign Missions 11, 66
Historical Materials, 28, 99
Necrolog)', 16 27, 36
Sabbath Observance 19, 89
Sabbath-school Work 21, 26, 82
SjMiodical Home Missions, . . 27, 47
S3'Stematic Beneficence, 17. 94
Temperance, 23 25, 91
Work Among Foreign Populations 20, 93
Young People's Societies 24, 84
Committees, Standing, 89
Arrangements 7
Bills and Overtures 9, 16, 18, 23
Judicial Business, . 9, 19, 20
Minutes of General Assembly, 9, 23, 28
Narrative, 1901, 9
Finance, 9. 24
Pre.sbyterial Records 9 27
Synodical Home Mission Accounts, 9, 16
Committees, Special —
On Commemoration of Historic Places, .... 10, 17, 100, 105
On Nassau Hall Tablet 28
On Papers of Synod 10
(147)
148 Index.
PAGE.
Complaint, Jame.s Moore, i6, 19, 22
Cnstodian.s, Mi.storical Materials 2S, 99
Education .... 23
Historical Sketch, Old Scots Monument, 17,24,107
Historical Sketch, Woman's Home Mission Society', 76
Judicial Commissions —
James Moore 19, 22
William N. Richie, D.D 21, 22
Mason, Rev. James G., D.D. — Appeal and Complaint, . . 2S
Minutes of Synod, 10, 32
Moderator, 7
Monmouth Records, 2-j
Narrative . . 25, 33
Nassau Hall Tablet, 28
Necrolog}', 16, 36
Place of Next Meeting, 29
Plan, Synodical Home Missions, 13
Presbyterial Records, 9. 27
Roll of Synod, 4-6
Standing Rules, \Z2)
Stated Clerk, 10
Synodical Home Missions, 'i. 47
Treasurer's Report, 12, 54
Thanks, Resolutions of, 18, 29
Treasurer's Report 17, 24, 119
Trustees of Synod, 22
Treasurer of Trustees, 10, 24, iiS
Vice-Moderator,
Woman's Home Missions, 24, 70, 72 76
Woman's Foreign Missions, • • • n, 24, 79, 80
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