Presbyterians Discuss Home Missions

Presbyterians Discuss Home Missions

Philadelphia, May 23. - Home missions was the subject that occupied most of the day in the Presbyterian general assembly yesterday. The first proposition was one to change the time of the week of prayer, but it was decided not to do so. A committee of seven was reported to act with the Methodists on the subject of Sunday observance.

A long and interesting document on the operations of the board of home missions was then read by Dr. Norris, in which it was stated that the board had succeeded in liquidating a debt of $21,681 during the past year, and had a small cash balance to carry over. An increase of receipts of $130,000 over the preceding year was noted. The number of missionaries aided by the board was 1,486, and 17,277 members were added to the churches under the board's care. The report was accepted and members of the board whose terms expire this year were reappointed.

A recommendation was adopted that a committee be appointed to revise the proof texts of the standards. Rev. S. T. Lowrie, of this city, was appointed chairman.