"p. 9 IWl ,i*<'f'v^, IN THE- I UHlTED " STATES ofameri<:a lffii5-^ Ol /a/ B)C SH51 CORNELL UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES ITHACA, N. Y. 14583 JOHN M. OLIN LIBRARY / Cornell University Library BX 8957.W3P92 History of the Synod of Washington of th 3 1924 010 425 241 The original of tiiis book is in tine Cornell University Library. There are no known copyright restrictions in the United States on the use of the text. http://www.archive.org/details/cu31924010425241 I^HJ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^V. ^f^B^^H^^B^^^^I ^Hv J / m^m^^M^t l^^^^^^v ■§^^^ ^^■^■^■^ ~«u<^^ ^^^B ..^^^^^^L d^SB^^^^^^^^Hl ^^^^I^^^^^^B^^Hv* "i^s ^B^L ''^Br;^^^^^^^^^H «.^^i^^^^l ^^^^^^^^^K'^ '^^ft ^^^I^^^^H ■jfl^HH Statue of Marcus Whitman. On the Witherspoon Building, Philadelphia. — Courtesj- Prcs. Board of Publication and S. S. Work. HISTORY OF THE SYNOD OF WASHINGTON OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH IN THE United States of America. 18 3 5 ;-»**ji^'> . PUBLISHED BY THE SYNOD 19 9 HISTORIAN REV. ROBERT BOYD, D. D. Thl^ iOrifern:d by Whrtwoilh CollfHf, January s, IQIO ASSISTANTS REV. W. CHALMERS GUNN. REV. HAZEN T. MURRAY. TREASURER E. S. OSBORNE, 214 Alaska Building, Seattle, Wasli CONTENTS PAGE Foreword 5 Introduction 7 Chapter I. The Pioneer Church 12 Chapter II. The Pioneer Churches on Paget Sound 25 Chapter III. The Pioneer Inland Churches 69 Chapter IV. The Later Churches 83 Chapter V. The Erection of Presbyteries, and Their Officers 149 Chapter VL The Synods, Their Moderators, Clerks and Synodical Missionaries 169 Chapter VII. The Sabbath School Missionaries and Pastors at Large 182 Chapter Vlll. Indian, Chinese and .lapanese Missions 195 Chapter IX. Whitworth College, the Synodical College .... 209 Chapter X. The Samuel and Jessie Kenney Presbyterian Home 215 Chapter XI. Reunion and Union with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church 216 Chapter XII. Woman's Work for Missions 225 Chapter XIII. The Semi-Centennials 228 Chapter XIV. Alaska and the Presbyteries of Alaska and Yukon 247 INDEX OF PERSONS, CHURCHES, PLACES AND EVENTS MEN- TIONED, TOGETHER WITH NAMES OF MINISTERS AND CHURCHES CONNECTED WITH THE SYNOD OF WASH- INGTON CONCERNING WHOM NO CONTRIBUTION FOR THIS HISTORY WAS RECEIVED, Black-face figures indicate illustrations. to some of the ministerial names is attached the date of THE FIRST General Assembly Minutes which show the name AS enrolled with the Synod of Washington. The year of death and the age are indicated thus: d'91a73. Page Abelp, Rev. John Calvin, '06, SO Adair, Rev. Alexander . 76, 80, 1.59-60, 176, 178 d'00a72 Aberdeen, First Church 105, 108, 1.57, 176 Acme Cliurch 162 Agnew, Rev. James 51 Ainslie Church 157 Ainslie, Rev. George 195 Alaska 247. 248 Alaska, Presbytery of 174. 177. 247, 278-9 Alaska- Yukon-Pacific E.xposition. . ..0, 243, 271 Aldrich, Rev. B. L So, 176 ,\lgona. First Church 39 .'VUen, Rev. D.D 1,59-60, 176, 203 Allen, Aliss Maud 225 Alta, Synod of 169 Alison, Rev. A. Alexander 46, 148 Alison, John (Lie), '95 Anacortes Church 114, 162 Arbuckle, Rev. F. Albert, 'OS Arklev, Rev. Robert 115 Arm.strong, J. W 219, 222 Armstrong, Rev. T. C .59, 99, 117 Arthur, Mark (Lie), '98 .\shburton 242 .^.sotin Church, (Oct. 29, '9S) .Atkinson, Rev. Thomas H 163 Atkinson, Rev. G. H 24S Auburn, White River church 34, 37, 38, 152 172 176, 244 AuU, Rev. Wilson, '05, 80 Austin, Rev. Alvin C 268 Austin, Rev. A. E 252, 260-2, 280 Austin, Miss Olinda A 258 .-Vvcry, Mr. J. A 57 R.viRD, Rev. W. C- 157 Baker, Miss C 270 Ballard, Dr. Levi W .34, 35, 176 Bannerman, Rev. W. S 262, 264 Barnhisel, Rev. A. H 62, 178 Barnurn, Rev. O. S., '03 83 Bates, Rev. William E., '07 Bean, Rev, D. 126 Page Beattic, Rev. Frank E 127, 134, 1.36 Beattie, Rev. James H 36, .38, 100 Bebb, Rev. W. B 38 Beck, Rev. W.^Y 74, 221 Becbc, Rev. W. C SO, 117, 158, 160, 176 Belden, Rev. L. M 78 Belfast Church 191 Bellingham Church (formerly Bellingham Bay) 93. 162, 176 BelUngli.im, Knox Church 190 Bellingham, Presbytery of ... 162-3 Belmont Church, (Jan. 19, 'OS) Berger, Rev. John W., 'OS 62, 163-4 Bethany Church, (Dec. 20, 1903). 182, 176, 191 Bethany (Pullman), May, '09 Bethel Church 218 Bickclton Church 166 Biglcr, Rev. B 108 Bingham. Rey. J. S., '74 80 Bird, Rev. G. R 43 Black, Rev. J. P., '94 Blackman, Rev. Rollin E 49 Blaine Church 176 Blair, Rev, George A 221 Bluhm, Rey. Conrad 140 BIyth, Rev. David,. . .109, 111), 153, 160-2, 178 Bijise City 155, 156 Bois Fort 34 Bone, Rev. W. John, '99 Bonners Ferry, Id., Church, (.\pril 11, '93) Boozer, Rev. L. Myron, '08 Boppell, Rev. Charles J 140 Botts, Rev. Charles E., '09 Boyd, Rev. A. G 93, 157, 178 Boyd Mission 267 Bovd, Rev. T. M 69, 71, 76-79, 77, 108 1.5.5-6, 178, 201, 229. 234 Boyd, Re\'. Robert 3, 5, 53, 58, 68-73 148, 153, 1.55-6, 196, 211 Boyle, Rev. Wm.. '03 Brady, Rev. John G 247, 252, 258, 259, 280, 267, 279, 2,32 Breig, Rev. G., '91 Bremerton Church. (Sept. 11. '0.5) 184 IV. INDEX Pago Brents Church 17lj Bridgeport Cliurch, (Mav 29. '99) 1B3 Brouillette, Rev. T ?,1. 32, 157 Brown, Rev. Anselni 93 Brown, Rev. David, '09 Brown, Rev. Elliott W 4(;, 107, 174 Brown, Rev. Frank F., '99 Brown, Rev. Kenneth 32 Buchanan, Rev. J. K 224 Buckley Church, (Nov. 11, '92) Burke, Judge Thomas 243 Bushnell, Rev. Herbert K., 'O.S ICO Butler, N. F 219, 220, 222 Californi-\ Presbyterv 11, 109 Calvert, E 42-3, 100, 121 Calvin, Rev. E. M 11.5 Camas. St. John'sChurch(Nov.'83)157, 108, 176 Cameron Church 176 Campbell, Rev. Dr. E. 262, 2S.5-0 Campbell, Rev. J.I 32 Campbell, Joseph 153 Campbell, Rev. Richard J., '00 Canney, Rev. A. J 93, 100-107-8. 174 Carbonado Church 157, 170 Carle, Rev. W. M 268 Carnahan, Rev. D. T 53, 174 Carrick, Rev. Andrew 166 Cashmere (formerly Mission) (Oct. 2, '93} 102, 163, 166 Castle Rock Church (Nov. '90) 100. 177 Cation. A. M 219, 272 Catlin Church 100 Cedar Creek Church 157, 177 Centerville Church 102 Centralia Church (July 7, '89) 166, 177 Central Washington, Presbytery of 161, 166, 186 Chambers Prairie Church 33, 34, 151 Charleston, Port Orchard First Churcli. . 144 Cheadle, Rev. S. H 100 Chcetham, Rev. Neal 220 Chehalis (Indian) Churcli 157. 170 Chehalis, Westminster Church 31.33-34, 1.54, 157. 166. 170 Chena Mission 283 Chinese Missions 195, 203, 204, 207 Chittenden, Rev. A. H 32, 153 Christie, Rev. James 174 Clah 251 . 252-254 Clark, Miss Helen W 201, 220 Clark, Rev. James S 258 Clark, Rev. Richard A., '09 Clarkston Church 130, 131 Clearbrook Cliurch 162, 191 Cleary City Mi.^sion 283 CleElum Church (.Sept. 17. '.S9) 97, 139, 162, 170 Clerks 173, 178 Cleveland Church 162, 100 Clifford, Rev. William J., '00 Clyde, Rev. William 32 Cobleiah. Rev. Willaim X5 College Place Church (April 19, '05) Columbia Mission 12 Columbia River, Presbyterv of the 166 Columbia, Svnod of the . , . 165, 170-1-3, 27,8-9 Coe, Rev. W. W 104 Coeurd'Alene Church (June 24,'91 1 1.5.S, 176. 201 Commerford, Rev. Zelotes W 182 Concrete. Mt. Baker Church 136 Condit, Rev. E. N., d'00a,54. . . .69, 70, 74, 70 Condit, Rev. J. H. . 100, 178, 247, 252, 277, 284 Conner, (Lie.) Edward, '07 Converse, John H 2N2 Cook, Rev. Seth 159. 100, 171'. C(jrdova Mi.ssion 284 Corlies, Rev. W. H. R 250-7. 20li, 269, 275 Cornett Rev. W. H 63. 100, 174, 17s Cornwcll, Hev. C. E 75 Corscr, Re\-. Harrj- P 258 Page Cort, Rev. Arthur B 113, 115, 158, 170 (;'ortland Church (Oct. 4, '91; Cosmopolis Church 157 Cottonwood Church 170 Couden, (Lie.) W. A., '07 Coulee City Church (July 31, '04) ... 163, 160 Council Church 282-3 Course, Rev. Herbert M 163, 165 Cowley, Rev. Henry T 155, 190 Cox, Rev. Amos 223 Coyle, Rev. Thomas 120, 277 Crawford, Rev. A. M 98 Crawford, Rev. H. D 106 Crawford, Rev. J. C 220 Crawford, Miss Mazie 198 Creston Church (May 7, '99) Crisman, Rev. J. C 220 Crosby, Rev. Thomas 249, 251 Crowl, Rev. Theodore 41, 58 Cruikshanks, Rev. Robert 157, 174 Culdesac, Id.. Church (.lulv 14, '03) Cully Memorial Church (April 12, '94) . . . Cumberland Church Reunion 216 D.^isY Church (Feb. 12, '08) Darling, Rev. John E.. 1909 Davenport Church (Oct. '84). . , ,141, 158, 167 Davenport, Rev. D. M. . .48, 58, 148, 153, 174 Davies, Rev. William, d'99a30 Davis, Prof. A. J 261 Davis, Samuel (native) 270 Davis, Rev. William Ill Dawson Church 281 Day, Rev. John E 102 Davton Church 156, 218 Deep Creek 200 Deline, Rev. Lester E 166 Deffenbaugh, George L ,21, 117, 156-60, 176-8, 195, 198, 230, 231 Deline, Rev, Lester E., '09 Deming Church 162 Denver. Id.. Church (.April 28, '95) Dickson (Lie), James Ci., '07 Dilworth, Rev. R. B 100, 174 Dinsmore, Rev. William W., '08 Dorrance, Rev, J. W 120 Dot Church 102. 106 Douglas Chuioh 277 Douglass, Sir James 234 Douglass, Rev. T, E 36, 38 Douglass, Rev. Wm,, d'04a47 Dre.sbacli, Mrs. A. C 205 Dresbach, A. C 163 Drew. Rev. Monroe 100, 121-2. 148 Druinm, Rev. John, '05 Dry, Rev. Thomas H 128 Dunbar, Miss Maggie J 256, 275 Duncan, Rev. Kenneth 98, 104, 174 Dungencs? Church 176 Dunlap. Rev. David 94. 17(> Dunning, Rev. H. P 42 Durrie, Rev. Archibald 142 Eadie, Rev. Wil).i,\\t. '05 117 Eagan, Rev. H, W 70, 156, 218 220 Eagle Mission 281 2S3 Eaglesoii, Dr. J. B 12L 122 Earhart. Rev. Linn .1.. '.)0 Eas[ Iloquiam Ctuirch 15.s Edmondsun, Rev, VV, Walker 144. Hi6 Edmunds, Rev, Frederick J, , 112 153 Edmunds, Rei-. Thoii.a* T.. '09 Edwards. H-v, W. R m Eels. H.'v, Cu.-ihing 230, 239-40 Eels, Hc\-, M\Ton 229, 230 Egyp) Chui-ch (Feb. 21, '09) , 158 170 Elbe Chui'ch (July 6, '06) Elberton Church 15!), ]7G Ellensburg First f'huicli 95.97. 1)12-0 170 Elliot), Rev. Urriii .\ , '03 1 N D E X V. PaKo Ellaworth Church (April 17, '02) lli(i Elwell, Rev. Hiram 115, 100 Emerson, Rev. Charles I-I., '01, d'02ii74. . . Emmanuel Church, San Juan Island Ensign, Rev 28:i Enumclaw Church (Sept. 12, '02) Ervinc, Rev. James 120 Erwin, S. H 70, 1.5.5, 160, 170, 211 Eskimos 282, 284, 285, 288 Evans, Rev. R. J 20, 27, i:',. .50, 151, 154 Everett First Church 118, 119, 103, 193 Everett (Lie), M. G, '09 Everson Church 92, 102, 190 Fair, Rev. G. Armor, '00 Fairbanks Church 283, 284 Fairfield Church (Oct. 23, '92) Fairhaven (see South Bellingham) fll)2, 170, 192 Feagles, Rev. Robert S., d'09a77 60 Fee, Rev. Mr 190 Fender, Rev. W 221 Ferguson. Rev. J. B 48, 103 Fernie, Rev. John, '09 Fickus, Mr 281 Fife Church (Mar., 1908) 158 Finlayson, Rev. R. A, '02 Fiscus, Rev. M. S .SO Fishers Church (May 19, '07) 160 Fiske, Rev. N. M 127 Flackler, Rev. J. G 169 Floyd, Rev. W. B 93 Forbes, Rev. F. L 47, 49, 163 Forbes, Rev. W. 134, 182, 186 Fordney, Rev. Daniel L., d'01a58. . . .116, 148 Foreien Missions 200, 227 Forsythe. Rev. Samuel Mc L., '03 Fort Lapwai Church (Oct. .30, '07) Foster, Rev. Alexander S 115, 174 Fourth Plain Church 1.57, 177 Fox, Rev. A. T 210 Fox, Dr, and Mrs 274 Frank, Rev. Howard il 283 Freeport Church 157 Fremont, Gen. J. C 242 French, Rev. Herbert A., '07 Friday Harbor Church 103, 190 Frie, Rev. Robert H., '00 Fruiht, Rev. F. H 157, 176 Furst, Rev. F. J So Gambell Mission 285 Gambell, Rev. V. C 262, 2S5 Gamble, Rev. D. C 79 Gantz, Rev. A. D 76 Garden Valley Church (May 24, 'OS) Garfield Church 218, 223 Garretson, Rev. F. "\'. D 98 Garry, Spokane 231 Gear.v, Rev. Edward R 172 Gemmill, Rev. Benj. M 115 George, Rev. J. C, '09 George, Rev. S. Alexander, permanent Clerk of the Synod of Washington. . 100, 167, 178 Georgetown Church (Oct. 19, '02) Ghormley, Rev. David O.. .5, 79, 80, 178, 181 Giboney, Rev. Ezra P 7S Giboney, Rev. G. William 89, 90, 130, 178 Gibson, Miss Esther 252 Giffen, Rev. George C '05 Gig Harbor Church 176 Gilchrist. Rev. Hugh W 122, 123 Giles, David F., '03 Gillette, Rev. O. M 153, 103 Glass, Commander Henry 258 Glenwood. Church (Oct. 25, '95) 102 Glover, Rev. J. T 106, 176 Godsman, Rev. C. J 38, 115, 153, 178 Goldendale Church (18,80) 102, 106 Goodcll. Rev. J. W 31-3, 149-51 Page Goss, Rev. Charles F 117 Gould, Mi,ss Clara A 209 Gould, J. A 148 Gould, Rev. J. L 252, 209-70, 279 Govan Church (.April 17, '01) Cow, Rev. Robert. '95 (5rand Mound Church 33-4, 154 Grandview Bethan,v Church Granger. Church (Feb. 11, '06) Grangcville, Id. Church (Mar. 12, '99).. . . Gray, Rev. Geori^e A., '00 Gray, Rev. W. H 233, 234, 240 Green (Lie) 117 Greenslade (Lie), James, '02 Gregg, Rev. Sumpter 120 Greig, Rev. George Brown, '92 Griggs, Rev. Archie Roy ~)r^, >^:i Gunn, Rev. Thoma,9 M. . , .5, 39, 74, 105, 113, 115, 159-63, 178, 180, 201, 220, 230, 231, 237 Gunn, Rev. W. Chalmers 3, 5, 37-9. 75, 153, 246, 246 Hageman, Rev. George 182 Haines, Rev. Alfred H, '05 Haines Church 264, 260, 279 Halket, Cayouse 231 Hamilton, Rev. E. J., '97 Hamilton, Rev. Joseph, '93 Hanna, Rev. J. A 85, 93, 100, 174 Hanford Church (Feb. 9, '08) Hare, Rev. David H 80, SI Harrington Church (April 10, '95) Harris, Rev. Samuel 146 Harrison Church (Oct. 4, 1900) 143 Harrison, Rev. Norman B 207, 277 Hartman. John P 178 Harvey, Rev. Frederick 163 Hatch, Miss Julia 198 Hay, Gov. M. E 243 Hayden, Rev. F. L 100, 161-2, 178 Ha>'don, Rev. .\mbrose P., '05 Hayes, Rev. James 201 Hayes, Rev. J. M 49 Hayes, Rev. R. M 26 Haystead, Rev. G. H., d'08a38, 93,113,117, 163 Head, Rev. S. C, d'98a53 100, 122, 174 Hedges, Rev. J. A 126 Hedges, Rev. Thomas J., '95 Hench, Rev. Elmer E., '05 Hereford, Rev. C. M., '00 218 Hickman, Rev. George 63 Hill, Rev. Robert W S3, 179, 269 Hines, Rev. James. ... 156-60, 176, 199, 201 Hitchcock, Walter A 5, 97 Hodge, Rev. Roljert B., '02 Hodges. Rev. John G., '06 Holdridge, Rev. E. A., '00 Holford, Rev. David 277 Hollinstead, Rev. Emmanuel K. D,, '00. . Holt, ti. W 163 Holt, Rev. W. S 225, 237 Hood, Rev. John W 130, 131, 134 Hood, Rev. R. M 182 Hoole, Rev. Wm. H., '08 183 Hoonah 207, 268, 283, 286 Hope, Rev. John H, d'05a44 94 Hociuiam Churcli 85, 86, 157, 176 Hosack, Rev. H. M 282-3 Hover Church (March 4, '081 128 Howard, Rev. J. K 216-18, 223 Howard, Rev. J. S 182 Howard, Gen. 0.0 70, 249, 251 Howell, Rev. James 145, 103 Howkan Church 269, 270, 279 Hud.son, Rev. Edward II., '02 Hughes, Rev. J, M Ill, 174 Hunter, Rev. Wm. -\., '07 Hunters Church (J:in. 10, '091 Hutcliison, Rev. .\. L 46, 64, 05, 122 INDEX Hydali Indians - PaKf 269, 271 Idaho, Presbytery of 154, 158-9, 174-0, 196, 200, 230 Ilo, Idaho, Church 120, 127 Ilwaco Church (May 25, '03) 106 Immanuel Church 103 Indian Missions 195 Inouye, Rev. Orio 47, 153, 205, 206 Jack Rabbit Missionary Jaclcson Mission 209, Jackson, Rev. Sheldon 247, 250, 266, 259, 262. 265, Jacobs, Rev. Charles Jaraieson, Rev. Pliilip M 15.S, 100, Japanese Missions 195, 203, 204, Jesseph, Rev. Leonard E., d'05a65 Jocelyn, Capt. S. P Johnson Church (1892) Johnson, Mr., lay evangelist Johnston, Rev. Robert, '06 Jones, Rev., of Vancouver Jones, Rev. J. Vincent Irwin, Rev. William 229- Jones, Rev. Livingston F. . . 247, 252, 275, Jones, Rev. Owen Ill, 163, 182, Jones, Rev. R. Morgan, '09 Jones, Rev. Walter C Jones, Rev. William H., '05 Joseph, Chief 69, Joseph Church Juliaetta, Id , Church (April 9, '93) Juneau 275, 276, Kamiah (Ixdiax) Church, 285 122 170 206 117 251 153 231 111 30 277 183 164 166 70 157 284 . . 155, 1.59, 170, 170, 195-6 Kapowsin Church ((Jet. 10, '00) Kasaan 271-3 Kelly, Rev. Wm. .4 252, 259, 263 Kellogg, Miss Fannie 258 Kelso Church (1888) 157, 160, 167 Kendall Church of Keese 102 Kendall, Rev. Henry 250, 257 Kendrick Church (Aug. 10, '90) 159 Kennedy, Rev. Simon J 100, 108 Kennewick. Church 127 Kenney Presbyterian Home 214, 215 Kenney, Samuel and Mrs. Jessie, . . .41-3, 215 Kent (June 23, '90) 34, 35, 144, 170 Kerr, Rev. Archibald S., '03 Kettle Falls Church 117, 118, 201 Killisnoo 264 Kincaid, William C 25 Kincaid, William M 55, Hi), 57, 149 King, Rev. Samuel H., '91 Kiona Church (Dec. 8, '02) KiUian, Rev. Wm. L., '09 Kirk, Rev. J. Wollaston 252, 277 Kirkwood, Rev. Samuel K., '05, d'07a38, Kirkhope, Rev. William 153, 178, Kittitas, Fir.st Church Klawock Church 272, Klinquan 270, 272 Klukwan 267 Knight, Hervcv B Knowles, Rev. J. F 155, 156 Koonce, Rev, M. Egbert 281, 282, Koonooya, Elder Kooskia, Id.. Church (April 28, '08) , Kroeze, Rev. Barend H Krupp Church (June 9, 'OSl 164, 281 192 273 283 286 213 166 Lackey, Rev. A. H., d'02a72, 100, 157, 176, 178 Lackey, Rev. .Tames M., '02 Laclecle, Id., Church Ladd, Mrs., W. S 53, 202, 225 Lamb, Rev. J. R. Page Landis, Rev. Evan M., '07 Lanman, Rev. Joseph 174 Lapwai (Indain) Church, , . . 18, 155, 159, 170, 176, 195, 196 Larene Church (.April 11, '93) Laurie, Rev. James ,\ 37, 95-7, 114, 148, KB, 174 Laurie, Rev. .Tames A., Jr 85, 87, 94 Lawyer, Rev. Archie B., d'93a30 , , 156, 159, 160, 176, 199, 201 Lee, Rev. W. B., d'01a73 , , . 20, 107, 157, 170 Lee, Rev. Wallace H 47, 48, 184 Lee, Rev. George H., '09 Leeds, Rev. Harry, '05 Leonard, Miss Eliza E 225 Lerrigo, Dr. P. H 285 Lewis, Rev. T. Henry 153 Lewiston. First Church 77, 159, 170 Liberty Church (Mar. 1, '03) Liddell, Rev. Robert 120, 148 Lincoln Creek Church 157, 177 Lind. Forbes, of High Valley Church (Jan. 21, '00) Linden Church 170 Lindsley, Rev. A. L., d'91a74. . , ,57-8, 09, 78, 170, 198, 229-30, 249, 2.50-7, 278 Lindsley, Rev. Peter 1.59, 100, 170, 201 Linn, Senator 240 Litherland, Rev. Alexander 143 Little, Rev, C, H 62 Little, Rev. J. B 83 Long Beach Church (May 26, '08) 106 Longbottom, Rev. James A, '05 Lookout Church 191 Lopez Church 176 Lostine Church 157 Loughlen, Rev. Milo B 66, 117 Lyon, Rev. G. W 258, 269, 278 Mabton Church (March 29, '05) MacGuire, Rev. Thomas, d'04a71. .03. 60, 118-22, 1.57, 176, 178, 193 Mack, Rev. John, '93 Mackev, Rev. W. A 00, 94, 112, 148, 163, 157, 174, 178 Mackenzie, Rev. T). \ 32 MacHenry, Rev. Wm. W., '01 Major, Rev. W. A 102-3-4. 148, 153 178 Makemie, Rev. Francis 7 Manette Church (May 11, '09) Manifold, Rev. W.J 106 Mann, Rev. M. G 157, 176, 182 Maple Falls Church 102 Marcellus, Rev. A 100 Marhoff, Rev. Jesse, '08 Marsden, Rev. Edward 252, 271, 274 Marsh, Rev. H. Richmond 252, 268, 281,280, 287 Marshall, Rev. M. M., '90 Martin, Rev. Mr 196 Jlartin, Rev. S. N. D,, '02, d'03a78 Massacre of Whitman and Companions, , , 235 Mather, Rev. O. T., '05 02 Matheson, Rev. Duncan, '08 62 Matthews, Rev. M. A. . , ,45-6. 153. 178, 245-6 May, Rev. T. S S3 McArthur, Rev. J. A 93, 148, 1.5.8-9, 164, 170, 178 McAtee, Caleb (Lie), '92 McBcth, Kate C 21, 196, 228 ,21, 196, 197 McBeth, Sue L, McCartney, Rev. J. Robertson, 'GO, 94 . . . 35, 57, 100, 174 202 Lament, Rev. Hugh 32, Lamont, Rev. T. J 26, 158, 160, 83 176 McCartv, Rev. C. C , McClelland, Rev, M. D . McClement, Rev. Thomas B., '02, , . , McCleod, Rev. Norman, '95, d'04a81 McCoy, Rev. J. A. C 157, 176 McCreary, Rev. Fred M, '07 153 McCrosky, Rev. Solon 218, 223 McGullough, Mr. and Mrs. J. V 269-271 INDEX Page ilcDonald, Rev. Clinton D., 'OU AIcDonald, Rev. David R 153 McDonald, E. H 153 McDonald, Rev. James P.. '(i:-! McElnion, Rev. B. K 92-4, 111, lli.i, 174 McFaddcn, Rev. S. Willi,? !)(), 91 McFarland, ilrs. A. R. . 247, 262, 255, 201, 209 McFarland, Rev. D. F 18, 21, 32, 19.5 McFarland, George 153 McFarland, Rev. .1. W., d'9.3a4.') 252, 2.57. 20X, 279 McFarland Home 25;:!, 255-S 60 51 100 McFarland, Rev. W. D McFio, Rev. D. W 42-3 Mclver, Rev. Andrew C 139, McKay, Rev. Allan 258 McKav, Rev. Donald E., '09 McKa\-, Philip 251, 252 McKay, Dr. William 230 McKeimon, Rev. G 174 McKcnzio, Mr. and Mrs. A 72 McKcn/,ie, Rev. A 85, 100, 170 McKinlay, Rev. G, A .57, 209, 210 IMcKinlev Church (.June 20, '02) MoLain, Rev. A. M US, 126 ilcLean, Rev. A. F 9,S, 162, 266-7 McLean, Rev. E. G 220 McLeod, Rev. .John M 174 McLeod, Rev. ilurdock 62, 63 .McLeod. Rev. W. Edward 119, 121 McLouffhlin, Dr. .John 12, 232, 234 McMillan, Rev. H. H 79, 1.58, 176 McMillan, Rev. .John 36-7, 121, 148 McMillan, Rev. John (b) 117 McMiUin, Rev. Clvde R., '07 McNair, Rev. Wilmer W 174 JIcRae, John 118, 120, 170 ilcRae, Rev. Wni, W., '01 Meacham, Elder 282 Meadow Creek (Indian) (.Apr., ',88)1,59, 170, 199 Mean>', Edmund ,S 238 Meeker, Ezra 246 Metcalf, Rev. William 217 Meyers, Rev. S. S., '92, d'93a38 Mica Calvary Church (Dec. 31, '00) Michaels, Rev. Louis C 136 Miles Church 170 Miller, Rev. B. F 113, 148, 153, 163, 258 .MilliKan, Rev. J. V 98, 178, 225 Mineral Church (Nov. 22, '07) 158 Minnehaha Church (Apr. 30, '07) . . . .158, 160 Minnie Falls Church 1.58, 170 .Mitchell, Rev. W. J 153 .Mitchelmore. Rev. H. T 66, 115 Mixsell, Rev. F. H 182, 188 Moderators 173, 178 Mold Church (Nov. 24, '07) 104, 106 Monfort, Rev. Joseph R 32, 03, 100 Monteith, Rev. Moses 160, 176 .Monteith, Rev. W. J 18. 21, 77-8, 19.5 Montesano Church 157, 170 Montgomery, Rev. Donnell R 139. 270 Moore, Frederick L 277 .Moore, Rev. J. I.. d'OSa— 218 Morlev. Rev. W, S 218 .Morse, Rev. Morris W., '06 166 Moschell, Rev. L. S 32 Moscow, First Church 79, 159, 176 Moses (Ind.) 257 Moses Lake Church. (Mar. 4, '09) 104-6 Mote, Rev, H. W. '09 93 .Mount Idaho Church 159, 170 Moxev Church 102 .Mt. Pisgah Church 170 Mukilteo Church 163, 183 .Mullen, Rev. H. A 120 Mundav, Rev. F. J 89 Murray, Rev. Hazen T 3, 5, 128, 153 Murray, Rev. .James 93, 218 Page N.vp.vvixE Church 157 Nachcs Church (July 16, '93) 139, 162 Neah Bay Mi,s,sion 201 Ncs.iuully (Indian) Churcli 157, 176 Neuion, Rev, I'Vank H 160 Newton, Rev, Fred J., '02 New York, Synod of 109 .Nez Perce Mission (ff) 195 Nome Church 281, 282, 283 Nooksack Church 92, 162, 176 North Bend Church 158 North Fork (Indian) (Apr, 17, '83) 159, 176, 199 Northport Church (July 5, '06) 142 North Yakima Church 98, 161-2, 176 Norton, Rev. Warren 156, 190 (3,VKSD.A.LE Chukch (Dec, 23, ',89) 218 Ocean Park Church lo8 Odessa Church iJime 5, '02) Offner, W. S 219, 222 Okanogan Church 163, 164 Olympia, First Church 25, 27, 29, 33, 1,54, 157, 172, 177, 244 Olympia, Presbytery of , 157, 158, 166, 174, 176 Oniak Church 103, 164 Omclvena, Rev. James, '98 Oregon Presbytery, 18, 169-70, 195-6, 278, 279 Oregim, Synod of 161, 170, 175, 217 (_)regon Territorj', First Church 11 OroviUe Church 164 Osborne, E. S 3, 5. 121-2, 215 Osmond, Rev. Jonathan, d'03a82 36-7, 157, 176 Othello Church (Oct, 25, '08) 187 Otis, Judge J 242 P,\(:iFic, Syxud of the 169, 278 Page, j\IcKinle\' Church Palouse Church ('93) Panibrun, P, G 232, 234 Pamment, Rev, J, M„ '02 93 Parker Church 'Xng. 15, '01) 162 Parker, Rev. D.J 167 Parker, Rev. F. W 83 Parker, Rev. R. H 115 Parker, Rev. Samuel 12, 17, 231 Parker, Rev, Thomas, '09 Parker, Rev, Wm,, '98 Parks, Rev. Daniel W., '07 Parsons, Rev. Benjamin F., 104-5, 110. 114, 174 Parsons, Rev. Robert 160, 176 Pastors at Large (ff) 182 Patch, Rev. Rufus, d'91a73 58, 174, 210 Patterson, Rev. J. M 62 Paul, Louis and Mr,s. Matilda, , , 262, 267, 273 Penrose, Rev, .S. B. L 237, 23S, 243 Perkins, Rev. Silas, '90 Pettibone, Rev. R. G., d'99a76 85 Philadelphia Presbytery 7 Philadelphia Synod 8 Phipps, Rev. C. X 182, 189 Pirrit, Mr 148 Pitt, Ellis and Cayouse 231 Piatt, Wm, B,, student 153 Pleasant Valley Church 218 Point BarrowChurch 286, 287, 288 Polk, Rev, J, L 98 Pond, Rev. Enoch, d'07a70. . 1.59, 100, 170, 201 Port Angeles Church 176 Port Blakely Church (Mar. 24, '05) , , Port Hadlock Church 176 Portland 170, 172 Port Townsend Bay Church 170 Port Townsend Cimrch 51, 52, 84, 1.50, 172. 176 Post, Adolph 100, 170 Post Falls Church (.\ug, 10, '901 158, 176 Pratt, Gen, and Mrs. R. H 274 Prescott Church 143, 159-60, 176 Pressly, Rev. Harvey M,, '09 INDEX Pricliard, Rev. E. R 58, 106, Pringle, Rev. Alexander Powell, Rev. R. F Puget Sound Presbytery. . . .148-9, 163-4, 174, 170, 172, 174, 217, 244, 245, 24l.i, Puyallup Church Puyallup (Indian) Church {'80) 1.57. 17(1, 172, 17C.. Puyallup, now .Suiuner Church Page 10b 277 221 203 172 QuiLCENE Church {Sept. .5, '91) Quincy Church (Sept.. 24, '05) . . . 1211 163 Raab, Irving T 5, 164, Rampart Mission 281, Ramsay, Dr Rankin, Miss Kate A Rathdrum Church (Jan. 25, '85). 142, 1,58, Raven, Rev. Alfred N.. '01 Ravens, Rev. D. F., '08 Ravensdale Church (Sept. 17, '05) Raymond. Rev. E.N Rea, Rev. John Reardan Church (.luly 13. '021 Reasoner, Rev. R. F Reed, Rev. John M 218, Reed, Rev. — Rees, I. D Reid, Rev. James Clement 5, 76, 76, Reid, Rev. John Reid, Rev. John, Jr., '09 _. . Reindeer in Alaska 250, Renick, Edward A., '09 Renton, First Church (Dec. 13, '85) ,146, Reubens, Id., Church (Apr. 29, '08) Reynard, Rev. John H., Pastor ar Large, Olym. Prest., '95, d'98a60 Rice, Rev. George S Rice, Rev. Harry Vernon 148, Richards, Rev. S. W., '08 Riddle, Rev. M. S Riding, Rev. William, '94 Ridgefield Church (July9, '.82) . . 1.57, 166, Roach. Rev. George H., '01 Roberts, Rev. I. Newton, '01 Robertson, Rev. Murdock Robinson, Rev. Francis H Rockford Church (Mar. 27, '84) 158, Rodgers, Rev. John A 65, Rodgers, Rev. Joseph H., '00 Roe, Rev. William E., '09 Rosalia Church 159, Rosedale Church Roslyn 97, Ross, Rev. Archibald J., '01 Ross, Rev. Donald, d'07a75 93, 108, 110, 112, 115, 121-2, 148. Roth, Rev. Charles E Russell, Rev. W. T., 'OS Sabb.\th School Mission 'Rifs (ff) , . , 182 Sample, Rev. W. A 37, 80, 81-2, 162 Sanderson, Rev. — 26 Sand Point Church (May 31, '03) 147 Sanford, Rev. Arthur N 146 San Francisco 11, 169 San Juan Island 172, 176 Sauk Church 190 Saunders, Rev. E. D 247 Savage, Rev. J. A 226 Saxman Church 273, 274 Saxman, Rev. S. A 262, 273 Scale, Rev. Charles R 142 ,Schneidcr, Rev. J. E 83 Scott, Rev. Alexander 210 Scroggs, Re\'. Luther M 282 Soudder, Rev. N. W 238 Seattle 42,43,151, 170 Seattle, Ballard First Church 146. 176 Seattle, Bethany Church 100, 101-4 166 283 148 257 170 218 183 112 61 174 220 226 163 218 61 146 174 93 85 112 253 176 176 177 162 160 126 Page Seattle, Bethel Mission 124 Seattle, Brighton Church (Sept. 17, '01). . Seattle, Calvary Church 106-109, 176 Seattle, Cherry Street Church Seattle, Duwamish Mission 183 Seattle, First Church 40, 44, 172, 176, 185 Seattle, Franklin Avenue Church, now North Broadway (July 13, '04) Seattle, Green Lake Church (May IS, '04) 184 ■Seattle, Greenwood Mission 183 Seattle, Interbav Church (June 1, '02).. . . Seattle, Lake Union Church (Oct. 6, '89) . 176 .Seattle, Lane Street Church 124 Seattle, Pleasant Valley Church 183, 184 Seattle, Presbytery of, see also Puget Sound 246 Seattle, Rainier Beach Mission 183 Seattle, Second Church 102, 176 Seattle, South Park Church 184 Seattle, ITniver,sity Church 134, 135, 184 Seattle, Welsh Church 110, 111, 176 Seattle, Westminster Church, 121, 124. 176, 185 Seattle, Woodland Park Mission 124-6 Seattle, York Church (Aug. 28, '06) .Secrest, Rev. E. S., '07 49, 153 .Sedro-WooUey Church. .111, 112, 113, 162, 176 Selstiee Church (July 6, '02) 218 .Semiahmo 150 .Scmi-Centennials (ff) 228 .Sewcll, Rev. Beniamin F., '07 Sharpe, Rev. E. M 75, 1.59, 160, 231 Sharp, Rev. W.J 62 Shaw, Rev. Robert P 63 Shawhan, Rev. Henry H., '98 Shaw, Rev. Wilfred W 1.34, 135 Shepard, Mrs. EUiott F 285-6 Shell, Rev. James P., '91 Shepherd, Charles 148, 177, 1,82 Sherman Church (Apr. 29, 'OSl 176 Sherman, Rev. J. E 78 Shields, Rev. Calvin R 129, 155-7 Shields, Rev. James H 132-3 Shiloh Church 157 Sihbet, Rev. Lowry W., d'97a33 78 Simpson, Rev. — 26 Sinclair, Rev. B. D 108, 148 Sitka 2,58 259, 261, 279, 280 Sitka Presbyterian Home and Training School 258, 260, 261, 262, 263, 266 iSkagway Church 277 ■Skinner, Rev. John M 141 Slaughter, now Auburn 34, 35 Sloan, Rev. G. W. . 3,3-4, 55- Smith, Rev. A. M., '09 Smith, Rev. Atherton N 129, 130, Smith, Rev. Benjamin F., '01 Smith, Rev. F. H Smith, Rev. G. William H 116, 117, 166 Smith, Rev. J. C 63. 153 Smith, Rev. James Forsyth, '09 128 Smith, Rev. L. R 115, 176 Smith, Rev. Robert Asa, '07 Smith, Rev. William, '99 Snoliomish County 163 Snohomish, First Church 138. 163, 176 Snow Hill, Md 7 Sonncma, Rev. Charles J Southall, Rev. Thompson B., '08 South Bdlingham, Fairhaven Church ... 94 South Bend Clairch 115, 116, 177 SouthmaN-d, Mi-.s E. A 126 South ()ri'^'i,n. Sviind of 172 ■South Umon Church 157, 177 ■Spangle Church 158, 176 Spalding, Miss Eliza Hart .. 17, 18, 21, 234 Spalding, Rev. Henry H 11-16-19-21, 195-200, 228-33 Spangler. Rev. Joseph M 91, 93 Spicer, Rev. Elton F 142 Spokane, Bethel Church, org. '97 Spokane Centenary Church (Feb. 3, '88) 158-9 149-152-4, 176 140 I N D E X Page Spokane, Emmanuel Chureh 187 Spokane Falls Undian) Church 15.5. 170, 172. 17(1 Spokane, Fifth Church 132, 133 Spokane, First Church ,SS, 90, 170 ■Spokane, Fourth Church 126 Spokane, Lidgerwood Church (June 7, '07) laO, 140 Spokane, Manito Park Church (Ap. 2fi, 'OS; .Spokane, Presbytery of 15,S, 15'J, lfj;i Spokane Riyer (Indian) Cliurch (.lune 12, '80) 1,S5 .Spokane, Westminster Church 15S Spriggs, Key. S. R 252, 2,sl, 286 Spring Lake Valley Church 170 Sproat, Rev. William, 'OS 218 St. Andrews Church (Sept. 2,S. 'fl4) . . .103, 166 Stanwood Church lliS, 184 Statom, Rey. Edward .7., '09 Stavt, Rey. .1. A 93. 174 Steele. Frank A 121 Steele, Thomas 170 Steilacoom Church 33, 152, l.")4, 17li Steyenson, Rey. F. B 92 Steyenson, Prot. M. L 288 Stevenson, Rey. Walter A 115, 146, 153, 103, ]05 Stewart, A. Williamson 25. 55, 56, 154 .Stewart, Rev. Calvin W . . . 121, 148. 210, 211 Stewart, Rey. J. Eadie, '95 Stites Church (Apr. 13, '00) 104 Stites Indian Church (Dec. 30, '02) St. Lawrence Island 284. 285 Strange, Rev. F. G 5. 43. 40, 113 Stratton, Rev. Howard W., d'95a01 43, 71, 72, 88, 1.50, 1.58, 100, 170, 179 Street, Rev. Alfred E., '92 Stumbaugh, Miss Laura Bell 226 Styles, Walter B 200, 207 Sullivan, T. .1 291 Sumner Church, formerly Pu\'allup 55, 67, 172-170 Sunnyside Church (.Aug. '01) 102 Sumner Academy 208 Sunset Church ('95) 218 Sutton, Rev. E. B 108 Sweeney, Rev. A. W 220 Synodical Missionaries (ff) 179 Tacoma, Bethany Church (Oct. 16, '04) 1.58 Tacoma, Calvary Church. . . . 65, 1.57, 176, 193 Tacoma, First Church. 58. 60, 61, 1.57-176, 216 Tacoma, Emmanuel Church 63, 64, 157, 176, 193 Tacoma, Sprague Memorial Church (Jan. 17, '92) Tacoma, Westminster Church 00 Tanana River 284 Tate, Rev. John W.. d'93a52 176 Teanaway Church 07 Teeter, Rev. F. B 85 Teller Mission 282, 283 Templeton, Rev. Harry S 83, 84, 160 Templeton, Rey. J. C 126, 162 Tenino Church (Feb. 10, '91) 1.58 Thaw, William 151, 285 Thomas, Rev. David M, d'04a— . . . , 157, 170 Thomas, Rev. Felix S., '03 153, 103 Thompson, Rev. .4. N 62 Thompson, Rev. Elmer E 153 Thompson, Rev. Henrv W., '09 100 Thompson, Rev. J. L 20, 31, 32 Thompson, Rev. John R., d'99a01 26 57, 59, 69, S3, 85, 96, 98, 106, 111, 157, 174, 176, 195 Thomp.son, R. H 121, 122, 170 Thomyson, Rev. T. Ewing, '05 Thompson, Rey. Wm. J 142 Thomson, Rev. Herbert 120, 103 Thomson. Rey. James. Jr 164, 165 Page Thomson, Rev. James M 94, 99, 100, 127, 101-163, 182, 190-192, 278 Thorn Creek Church ('80) 218 Thwing, Rev. Clarence 153, 25x. 270 Ticknor, Rev.Charles H., '96 TitusviUe 34 Toledo Church (Apr. '83) 157, 166, 177 Toms, Rev. Richard N 112, 115, 176 Tonge, Frederick, '03 Totten, Rev. B. F 223 Totten, Rev. Leo L 137. 216, 218, 223 Trinity Chureh 176 Trout Lake Chureh (Feb. 0, '05) 100 Turner, L. T 121, 122, 148 Tyler, President 241, 242 U.N'iox, Oregon, Church 150 Utah, Synod of 150 ^'ANC0u\"ER, First Church S3, 84, 157, 100, 176 A'aneouver, Fort 12 \"an De Venter 148 ^■an Nuvs, Rev. W. L., '96 Van Patten, Rey. J. C 216. 218. 220 \'an Zantc. Rev. Arthur B 138, 153, 103 Vashon, First Church (Nov. 22, '04) \'aughn. Rev. Arthur P., 'OS \'aughn Church 158 Vernon, Rey. J. F 143, 218 Vieker, Rev. Hadley A., '05 "\^ollmer Chureh 134 Wa.-vler, Rev. H.vns, '97 Waba.sh Church (Nov. 19, '07) Waggoner, Rev. and Mrs. David . , . 272- Waitsburg Church 76, 1S£— 159, Wai-ye-lat-poo 9, 11. 229- Walker, Rey. Elkanah 230, 239, Walker, Rey. E. A 177, Walker, Rev. W. R Walker, Prairie Chureh Wallace, Rev. Duncan Walla Walla, Cumberland Church . . 218. Walla Walla, First Church 09, 72, 155-162, 170, 216-218, Walla Walla, Fort Walla Walla, Presbytery of 1.5,8-160, ISO, 210- Waller, Rev. T. M., '08 Wapato Church (Apr. 10, '06) Wardle, Rey. William T., '01 Ware, Rev. S. M 6, 129, 178, Warne, Rev. W. W Warren, Rev. J. M. C 148, A\'ashington, Synod of 611, 103, 174, 175, 178,216, Waterville Church (Nov. 9, '90) 163, Watson, Rey. John G Watson, Rev. Thomas G., d'00a03 88-90. 1,5,8-180, Webster, Daniel 240, Weeks, Rey. Thomas J Wells. Rev. L. D., '95, d'07a67 Welpinit Church, Indian 158, 176, Wenas Church (July 25, '02) Wenatchee Church 146, 162- Wenatchee, Presbytery of 163, Weston 69, 71, 155- Whatcom (see Bellinhgam) Wheelan, Rev. William Wheeler, Rev. William 159, 160, 200, Wheelis, Rev. Lsam, d'00a05. .93, 169, 100, Whidby Island 33, 150, Whipkey, Rey. and Mrs. A.J 268, 282- Whitaker, Rev. J. Addison. '99. d'09a — . . White, Rev. and Mrs. F. F White. Rev. Hiram F 85, 105, 157, White, Rev. Joseph P White Bluffs Church (Feb. 3, 'OS) 158 273 176 ■234 240 178 166 170 221 219 229 12 210 207 174 240 168 55 170 241 174 105 164 156 150 176 201 176 1.54 313 63 267 176 275 I N D E X Page White River (see AuburnJ 152 Whitman College 237, 243 Whitman, Marcus 2, 9, 13, 17, 21, 78, 239-236-241-244 AVhitman, Mrs. Narcissa Prentiss 12, 17, IS, 21, 230, 233, 234, 237 Whitman, Rev. Silas, d'05a65 1.5S, 17,5, 200-201 Whitworth Co lege 208-212 Whitworth, r. H. .5, 43, 100, 148, 21,5, 246, 246 Whitworth, Rev. George F., d'07a91 25, 31-42, 57, 100, 107. 110. 122, 148, 172, 174, 177, 178, 208, 210, 229-231 Wilbur Church (Apr. 19, '95) Wilkeson Church 1.57, 158, 176 Willartl, Rev. and Mrs. E. S 252,261,266,267,275, 27 Willard Mission (Klukwan) 267 Williams, Rev. Albert 169 Williams, Rev. Luther N., '08 Williamson, Rev. Charles D., '09 Willert, Rev. J. C 157, 176-178 Williams, Rev. Dixon C 221 Williams, L. N. (lie.) 218 Williams, Rev. Mark 199 Williams, Rev. Robert, d'96a.50 156, 159, 160, 176, 196, 199, 201 Williams, Rev. William B. ... 32, 157, 176, 182 Willis, S. P 34, 35 Willow Hill Church (Nov. 18, '02) Wills, Chaplain David 220 Page Willson, Rev. Eugene 166 Wilson, Rev. James M 94 AVilson, Rev. James IMarquis 39, 124, 125, 126, 183, 241, 246 Wilson, Rev. J. R 238 Wilson Creek Church (Apr. 20, '02) 163 Wilson, Rev. Oscar S., '01 Winans, W. P 218, 219, 222 Winona, Id., Mt. Zion Church (Dec. 6, '09) Wintler, Rev. Harry 75 Woodbridge, Rev. S. W . . . . 169 Women's Presbyterian Societies 226 Woman's Work for Missions 225 Woodland Church (Mar. 18, '88). 157, 166, 176 Woods, Rev. Prof. Samuel, d'94a67 160 Work, Rev. J. Lamman 98 Wright, Rev. Edmund, '95, d'01a94 Wrangell 257, 279 Wright, Julia McNair 255 Wright, Rev. Maurice E., '03 Wynoochee Church 157, 167 Yates, Mrs 98 Young, Rev. F. F 63, 100, 176 Young, Rev. J. C 153 Young, S. Hall 5, 196, 247, 252, 256-269, 273, 275, 280-283 Yukon, Presbytery of 247, 280-286 Zion 176 FOREWORD At the meeting oi' the Synod of Washington, in session at Ellensbiirg, October 14, 190S, Eer. T. M. Gnnn, D.D., of Anbuni, and Rev. Robert Boyd, of Sumner, Washington, were chosen Snyodical Ilistorians, with Key. H. T. Murray, of Kent, as their assistant, to prepare and publish a history of the Synod of Wash- ington. A special conuuittee of one minister from each Presbytery to- gether witli live elders, was api)ointed to iii'epare and maintain a Presbyterian Exhibit at the Alaslia-Yukon-Paciflc Exposition, provided the gates of said Exposition would be closed on Sab- bath, otherwise the committee should act in co-operation with the Historical Committee by raising all funds necessary to finance the publication of this History. The said committee was composed of Rev. D. O. Ghormley, D.D., Chairman ; Rev. S. M. Ware, D.D., Rev. J. C. Reid, Rev. F. G. Strange, D. D., Rev. I. T. Raab, Rev. W. A. Hitchcock, Rev. H. T. Murray, Rev. S. Hall Young, D.D., and Elders G. II. Stone, F. H. ^Vhit-\\'orth, E. S. Osborne, S. L. Lemmon and A. R. MacLean. At a joint meeting of tliese committees held in the First Presbyterian Church of Seattle, January 13, 1909, the resigna- tion of Rev. T. M. Gunn, D.D., as historian was accepted on ac- count of the overwork which it would incur in connection with his pastoral work. Rev. W. Chalmers Gnnn was elected assist- ant historian to Rev. Robert Royd and Mr. E. S. Osborne was chosen treasurer. Our purpose is to present in a simi:)lified and systematic form the rise and progress of Presbyterianism within the bounds of the Synod of Washington. However, the field is so extensive and fruitful we must be content with a mere sketch of the Avork. The jiastors and churches throughout the Synod have been earnestly, and in some cases, repeatedly solicited for information concerning their fields, but many of them have not responded. The labors of the busy ]i)astorates of the Historical Committee pre- cluded the devotion of as much time and work for the in'oduction of this history as was desired; therefore it may seem somewhat incomplete. INTRODUCTION It is generally believed that the first regularly organized Presbyterian Church on the Atlantic Coast Avas that of Snow Hill, Maryland. Rev. Francis Makemie, the famous leader of Presbyterianism, was its organizer in 1(!S4 and pastor for twenty- four years. During the long history of two and a quarter cen- turies it has had sixteen pastors and the present one is Rev. Joseph B. North, LL. D. The present handsome sanctuary was built twenty-five vears ago as a memorial to its founder and jMakeinie 3IenioriaI I'resbyteriaij Church, Snow Hill, Md. Organized 16S4. in commemoration of the two hundredth anniversai'y of the orga- nization of the church. The first Presbytery, — that of Philadelphia — was formed in 1706. It consisted of seven members with the name of Rev. Fran- cis Makemie as first on the roll. 8 Introduction The first Synod comprising the Presbyteries of Philadelphia, New Castle, Snow Hill and Long Island and called the Synod of Philadelphia, was organized on April 17, 1716, with eighteen min- isters and twenty churches. The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A. was erected in 1789 and was composed of the Synods of New York and New Jersey, Philadelphia, Virginia and the Caro- iinas. The first Congress of the United States, under the New Constitution, was in session at the same time in New York. The Assembly adopted and forwarded a message, appropriate to the occa.sion and worthy of its source, to George Washington, Presi- dent, who responded with a grateful and gracious acknowledge- ment. M i. THE HISTORY OF THE SYNOD OF WASHINGTON CHAPTER 1. THE PIONEER CHURCH. 77(6 First Preshyteriau Church of The Oregon Territorij. To the Synod of Washington belongs the unique distinction of having liad established within its bounds the first Presbyterian church on the Pacific Coast. The first organized in California was that of I>enicia, on April 15, 1S49, by Rev. Sylvester Wood- bridge, assisted by Rev. Albert Williams. It is believed by many that this was also the first Protestant church organized in that State. The second of our denomination was organized by Rev. Albert Williams on May 20, 1849, and was the First Presbyterian Church of San Francisco. On February 21st of the following year — 1850 — Rev. Sylvester W'oodbridge was installed pastor of this latter church at the first meeting of the Presbytery of Cali- fornia (O. S.) and he continued as pastor until 1869. Eleven years previous to the planting of these California churches, The First Presbyterian Church of the Oregon Territory was organized at \'\'ai-ye-lat-poo on August 18, 1838, by Kev. Henry H. Spalding and jMarcus T^'hitman, M. I). Our readers are familiar with the story of the four Mez Perce Indians on their long and weary pilgrimage from the land of the setting sun to that of the rising sun, to get the White ]\Ian"s Book which told of the Happy Hunting Ground ; and also to secure teachers to instruct their people from that Book. In 1832 they reached St. Louis, at that time a small town on the borders of civilization, only to meet Avitli failure and bitter disappointment, for no one seemed interested in their mission and no one heeded their call. Only one — Hai-yohs-to-ho-nin — survived to return to 12 Historij of IJic Hijnod of Wa.'ihhifjton his people, lint God knew tlie loiining of tlieir hearts and the cry of tlieir lips. In his OAvn good time their visit and its object was learned in the far East and their prayers answered. Three years later — 1835 — the American Boai-d of Commissioners for Foreign Missions commissioned Ylev. Samuel Parker of Ithaca, New York, and Marcus Whitman, M, D., of Enshville, New York, for Oregon, to explore that country and report as to the feasi- bility of establishing missions among the Indians in the extreme northwest. On reaching Green liiver in the Rocky Mountains these mis- sionaries met a large company of Nez I'erces and after consulta- tion with them concerning the mission of the four Indians and the needs of their fields, it was decided that Eev. Parker should continue the journey and Dr. Whitman should return to the East, report to the Board, and endeavor to secure more mission- aries. He was successful in persuading his bethrothed. Miss Narcissa Prentiss, to go with him, provided some other lady would accom- pan_y them. After much fruitless work with many persons he se- cured the services of Eev. and Mrs. Henry H. Spalding, who had been commissioned to labor among the Osage Indians of New York. These two yoimg brides were the first white women to cross the Eocky Mountains. T'he baud of devoted and heroic mission- aries reached Fort Walla Walla, September 3, 1830. This fort was then located near the Columbia River, but later removed to its present location. After resting a short time they proceeded down the Columbia by bateaux to consult with Dr. McLoughlin at Fort Vancouver — Dr. Whitman, Eev. Spalding and Captain (iray returned to the Walla '^A'alla 'S^alley and located a mission station among the Cayuse Indians at Wai-ye-lat-poo on the Walla Walla Eiver about seven miles from the itresent city of Walla Walla. They then explored the counti-y of the Clearwater River and located a second station in the Lapwai Valley, Idaho. The stations were known as the Columbia Mission and on August IS, 1S.'>8, at a meeting held at the home of Dr. Whitman at Wai-ye-lat-poo, the members of this jMission resohed to con- stitute themselves into a church and to name it The First Presby- terian Church of the Oregon Territory. The charter members were as follows : DR. MARCUS WHITMAN. No picture of Dr. Whitman is in existence. The above portrait is made from the basis of a photograph of Rev. I\Iarc'us "Whitman Montgomery, who resembli-d Dr. Whitman vry closely. Changes have been niad<- under the supervision of the family, who now pronounce this a" very coffct likeness. — From "How Marcus Whitman Saved Oregon,' The Star Publishing- Co., Chicago. O. W. Kixoii, ]}y permission of REV. H. H. SPALDING. -From "How Marcus Whitman Sa^ed Oregon," ]>y O. W. Nixon, hy permission of Star Pulj. Co., Chicago. The Pioneer Cliitreli 17 Marcus Wliitinaii, M. !»., a ruling elder I'l-oiii the Presbyterian Cliureli of Wheeler, Steuljeu ( Vjunt.v, New York ; Mrs. Narcissa Prentiss Whitman, his wife, from the Presbyterian Church of Angelica, Steuben County, New York; Pev. Henry Harmon Spald- ing, a memlier of the T'resbytery of P)ath, New York; Mrs. Eliza Hart Spalding, his wife, from the Presbyterian Church in Lane Seminary, AValnut Hills, Ohio: Joseph Maki. from the Chr.rch of Christ, in Honolulu, Oahu, and ?daria Keawea Maki, his wile, from the Church of Christ, in Honolulu, Oahu. Rev. H. H. Sjialding was elected pastor .-nid I »r. iMarcns NA'hit- man ruling elder. It was resolved that this church be attached ('> tlie Presbytery of Bath, New York, and the Presbyterian Conression of Faith and Covenant Avere adopted. From the minutes -we learn that on the same day one Charles Compo, a Roman Catholic who had been born in Canada, reared in Indiana, and having crossed the plains with Rev. Mr. Parker to Fort Walla '\A'alla, desired to unite with the church. He was examined as to his faith in Christ and gave satisfactory evidence of being a Christian. He assented to the covenant and was baptized. On the following clay his Nez Perce wife was also admitted to membershij) on her profession of faith in Christ and she received the ordinance of baptism, then they jtresented their little boy who was eighteen months old for baptism. These were the first fruits of the great harvest of souls among the Indians of different tribes, and es- pecially among the Nez Perces. This was the only organization regularly formed among sev eral of the tribes until 1873, and Missionary Spalding kept the Minute or Record Book. This book is preserved and is an exceed- ingly interesting one — it shows that nearly one thousand mem- bers had been enrolled l)efore his death; there was a slow but gradual increase from 1S3S to the date of the massacre on Novem- ber 29, 1847, of Hr. and Mrs. T\'hitman and thirteen associates. Mr. and Mrs. Spalding were escorted by friendly Nez Perces Indians from Lai)wai to Fort Walla Walla and A^'ith others taken down the Columbia River to the Willamette Valley for safety. The nervous shock, exjjosure and anxiety occasioned by the mas- sacre, prostrated Mrs. Spalding and caused the illness from which she died a few years later, at the age of forty-three years and four months. 18 Histort/ of the Synod of Washbifjioii Mrs. Whitman and Mrs. Spalding Avere highly esteemed, thor- oughly consecrated and well qualified for their mission of civiliz- ing and christianizing the Indians. Mrs. Spalding kept a journal of her educational life, journey from the far p]ast, and labor in the field; it is one of uTiusual interest. We would be pleased to quote at lengtli from it did space permit. Not«'ithstanding the massacre of two of the missionaries and the departure of others the church still lived and Sabbath services were sustained among the Nez Perces under leadership of a few of Rev. Spalding's most advanced pupils. Mr. Si)alding was appointed by the government as Superin- tendent of Instruction among the Indians and returned to Lap- Avai in the fall of ISGii. He resumed his missionary labors in conjunction with his school work. In September, 1865, the gov- ernment withdrew its appointment and Mr. Spalding removed to Linn County, Oregon. The church Avas again without a mission- ary, but many of its members kept the fires burning on their altars of family worshii) and religious services were held on Sab- bath. Rev. George "Walters, a Yakima Indian, and a number of his tribe — members of the iletliodist Church — visited the Nez Perces and held a series of meetings and much interest was mani- fested. In 1871 Mr. Spalding was commissioned by the Presbyterian Jj'oard of Foreign Missions, returned to his old field, and lived to see much fruit from the seed soavu in former years. Rev. Spalding was taken ill at Kamiah and removed to Lap- wai where he died on August 3, 1874, at the age of seventy years and eight months. After the massacre and destruction of the missionary station at Wai-ye-lat-poo Mr. Spalding considered the Kamiah church as the uninterrupted succession or continuation of the original church. The Presbytery of Oregon convened at Lapwai on May 10, 1873, decided for the sake of convenience to divide the church at Kamiah and form from it a church at Lapwai, but this action Avas not carried into effect until Januai-y 1, 187(i, when Rev. W. J. Monteith, assisted by Rev. D. F. McFarland, organized the Lap- wai church with 24-8 members dismissed from the Kamiah church. Four elders and three deacons were elected, ordained and in- stalled. H ffi ta ? X :r o c' -: rft s = H (— ' H ?5"N-* bd ~ - " _I ^ a ■ as~ i/j ^ > o % y. ?; ■B -n Q TJic Fioiiccr Church, 21 Diiviug the .same year lievs. Mouteith and McFarland died and wei-e buried near the resting ])]ace ot j\Iissionai-y Sjjalding. In tlie histoi-y of Christian Jlissions lew lives have excelled those ot Dr. and Mrs. Marcus Whitman and Kev. and Mrs. Henry Spalding in practical wisdom, heroic zeal, patient endurance, per- sonal consecration, unwavering taith, and christian love. It is sadly true their church received the baptism of blood, but it also received the baptism ot the Spii-it and the blood of tlie martyrs became the seed of the church. The missionary mantles of Mr.s. Narcissa Prentiss Whitman, Mrs. Eliza Ilart Spalding and Eev. Henry H. Spalding fell on the shoulders ot worthy successors in the iiersous of ^Fiss Sue L. McBeth, Kate C. McBeth and Rev. George L. Deffenbaugh. We refer our readers to the slietch on a later page by the last named concerning Eev. H. H. Spalding and the Nez Perce Mis- sions and to the Semi-Centennial sketches concerning Dr. '^A'liit- man. Rev. George T. Whilworlli, D.D. CHAPTER II. THE PIONEER CHURCHES ON PUGET SOUND. First Preshyterian Church of Olympia. This was the first church of white settlers of our denomina- tion organized north of the Columbia River and on the shores of Puget Sound. On Sabbath morning November 12, 1854, a few persons met for worship in the cooper shop of Mr. R. Wood on Columbia Street, Olympia. Rev. George Whitworth conducted the services and preached a sermon from the text, Zech. 4 :10, "For who hath despised the day of small things," with the latter clause of Amos. 7:5, ''By whom shall Jacob arise? for he is small." In the afternoon the congregation again assembled and the church was formally or- ganized with seven members, namely: Mr. D. C. Beatty, Miss Mary J. Thompson, who afterwards became Mrs. D. 0. Beatty, Mrs. Sarah Thompson, Mrs. Mary Eliza Whitworth, Mr. and Mrs. Putman Hays, and Mr. R. L. Doyle. Services were also held in the evening when Rev. Whitworth preached from the words, "This i>eople have I formed for myself; tbey shall show forth my praise." Isaiah 43 :21. It was deemed wise not to elect elders at this time, however ; not long afterwards Hon. B. F. Yantis, Mr. D. C. Beatty and Mr. R. L. Doyle were elected deacons and they served as such and managed the financial affairs of the church for some years. In 1857 Mr. William C. Kincaid was elected as the first ruling elder in the church and a year later became one of the charter members of the Presbytery of Puget Sound. Soon after this Mr. A. Wil- liamson Stewart was received into the church by certificate and was chosen as the second ruling elder, Mr. George F. Boynton was the third. Dr. A. G. Henry the fourth and the nest was Mr. D. C. Beatty. Hon, B. E. Yantis was ruling elder from 1SG7 to the time of his death in 1879. 2G Bistonj of the Sijnod of Washington The first installed pastor of the church and the first by the Presbytery was Rev. E. J. Evans in 1801, and he served as such until his death in 1863. He had organized a church at Chambers Prairie in ISCO. From 1863-1869 Revs. Simpson and Sanderson supplied the pulpit. In 1870 Rev. John R. Thompson, D.D., was called as pas- tor, but was not installed until 1875 ; he continued in the pas- torate until 1884. Rev. W. B. Lee, D.D., was pastor from January 1, 1885-Janu- ary 1, 1890, and Rev. T. J. Lamont, D.D., to 1896; Rev. J. L. Kev. K. M. Hayes, D.D. Thompson supplied the church for nearly three years. On Decem- ber 23, 1899, Rev. R. ;\r. Hayes was called to the pastorate and continues in it. The Pioneer i'liiirvlies on J-'tnjct tn;ithan Osmond. R?v. John :>IcMilIan. Rev. Jiiines H, I5e;(((i Kev. Thomas Jh. Douglass. The Pioneer GhureheH on Pu., 38 Histori/ of the tSijnod of Washington Uey. James H. Beattie, under whose ministry one of the principal revivals was experienced; Rev. C. G. Godsman, Rev. Thomas E. Douglass, and Rev. AVilliam B. Bebb. The church has been blessed in having a strong Ladies' Mis- sionary Society and Ladies' Aid, also three Sabbath Schools in connection with the church. The present pastor. Rev. W. Chalmers Gunn, was installed as such in May, 1906. He was graduated from Whitman College, Walla Walla, in the class of 1891, and was insti-uctor of Greek, Higher JIathematics and l^hysics in Whitworth College, Sumner, '91-'94, and a graduate of the San Francisco Theological Semi- nary in 1897. In April, 1897, he was licensed by the Presbytery of Olympia and ordained October 14, 1897, by the Presbytery of Spokane. He has served the following churches : Presbyteri.an Church of (josmopolis, "V^'ash., Forbes Presbyterian Church of Portland, Ore., and the Bethel Presbyterian Church of Spokane. He has been Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Pugec Sound, now Seattle, for a few vears. New Manse, A^'liite River Presbyterian Cburch, Auburn. The Pioneer Ghiirrhes on Piifjct Hoiiiid -First Prei^byterian Church of Algona, AVashington, Algona, Washingtou — A cliurcli organized, elders and trustees elected, stated supply chosen, church incorporated, bids opened and contract for a building let, — all this was the work of one afternoon and evening, when, on the 28th of June, 1909, the First Presbyterian Church of Algona, Washington, came into existence under the auspices of the Home Mission Committee of the Pres- bytery of Seattle, Eev. J. M. Wilson, chairman. Eight of the six- teen charter members were transferied from White River Church, Auburn, whose pastor. Rev. W. C. Gunn, has conducted a branch work at Valley City or Algona since the beginning of this groAv ing settlement two years ago, with a Sunday school reaching an enrollment of over fifty. The new church is served jointly with South Park, Seattle, by Rev. Thomas M. Gunn, D.D., formerly synodical missionary of Washington, whose ministrations are be- ing blessed. The church building, ;i0x50 feet, has been erecfed, and the ('hristian people of the town are working unitedly for the [U-osperity of the one church. The Pioneer Churches on Pti-c/et f^ouiid 41 A MODEL PARISH— FIRST CHURCH, SEATTLE. "In 1859, shortly alter the organization of the Presbytery of Puget Sound, Kev. George F. ^^'hlt■worth made a tour of the Sound country to see what were the strategic jjoints for planting the important posts of Presbyterianisni, for, from the IJoard of Home Missions, he had received encoui-agement tJiat they would send additional missionar-ies to occupy the new land. On this Tour he came to Seattle, which was then a hamlet of about 200 whites. Pie preached there and reported to the Board that Seat- tle should be occupied, believing that in time it would have a fu- ture of considerable importance. Nothing was done, however, till 1866 in a Presbyterial waj^, Olympia, Steilacoom, Port Townsend and Bellingham being regarded l)y the Board's officers as places of more relative importance. In 1866 Dr. Whitworth came to Seattle as President of the University, and immediately began Presbyterian services. These were held in the Protestant Methodist Church, Eev. Daniel Bag- ley, pastor. The Presbyterians held services on alternate Sab- baths with the Methodist Protestant people, and both congrega- tions joined in T'nion Sabbath School and Prayer ileeting. The First Presbyterian f'hurch of Seattle was formally organ ized on the 12th of December, 1869. The date fell on Saturday, and almost an entire day was spent in fasting and prayer, after which the organization communion was served and the following persons became charter members : Samuel Kenney, Mrs. Jessie Kenney, Mrs. Mary E. AVhitworth, Miss Clara Whitworth, Mrs. Lida Whitworth, Mrs. Rebecca Jones, Mrs. Kuth J. McCarty and very shortly afterwards Mrs. Jeannette McKinley. The organiza- tion took place at the residence of Kev. Dr. AVhitworth, who served the church till 1873, when Rev. Theodore Crowl arrived, bearing the commission of the Board and took charge of the work. This was the first assistance which the church received from the Board. Mr. Crowl remained till January, 1875. Under his ministrations the organization was comi)leted. The session was formed by the election of Mr. Samuel Kenney and Mr. E. McD. Johnson as Ruling Elders. The church was incorporated under the laws of AA'ashington Territory, on September 15, 1873, and led by the ladies, the congregation took steps to gather means for the purchase of a lot. In 1874 a lot was purchased at the 42 Histori/ of tlie Synod of Washiufiton University of Washington. X First Presbyterian Churcli. aiie City o£ Seattle as r T r r r r r r r r r r r r r r southeast corner of Third Avenue and Madison Street tor |700. The first Board of Trustees were Samuel Kenney, Henry Blanch- ard and Ephraim Calvert. After Rev. Mr. Crowl returned to the east Dr. \Miitworth sup- plied the pulpit for a time. In 1870 the Board of Home Missions commissioned Rev. H. P. Dunning, who arrived with his family iu Seattle on August 14, 1870. It was during the ministry of Mr. Dunning that the building of the church was commenced, but on jiccount of want of funds, Avas enclosed and left in an unfinished condition for some time. Mr. Dunning, iu January, 1877, ■uas called to Oregon, and soon after his departure Re\'. D. X'N'. ^Maclie, a brilliant but eccentric Scotchman, lal)ored with great accept- ance with the people, remaining till June, 187S. Fp to this tiuiij the union arrangement with the Methodist Protestant < "hurch re mained. The separation was hastened by a slight friction caused by the Scotch pastor insisting on delivering a lecture at prayer meeting service while the Methodist ])ortion of the congregation wanted the meeting to be largely in the hands of the lay membert . Ihis slight friction was soon healed and the relation of the two bodies, Avhether united or seiiarated, continued to be of (he mosr The Pioneer Ghurchcfi on Pufjet Hound 43 t Appeared in 1878. cordial nature. During Mr. JNiacfle's pastorate the churcli build ing at the corner of Third and ^Madison was so far completed that the congregation was able to occupy it the first Sabbath in July of 1877. It was while Mr. Macfle was with the church that the rotary Eldership was adopted and the Board of Elders increased from one to four, the four being Samuel Kenney, Reuben L. Doyle, Ephi-aim Calvert and F. H. Whitworth. After Mr. Macfle left the pulpit was supplied by various ministers until Kev. H. W. Stratton took charge of the work in Xoveml)er, 1879. Mr. Strat- ton remained and carried on the work very successfully until February, 1880. Soon after 5Ir. Stratton came the church build- ing was completed, and on the second Sabbath in July, 1879, was ciedicated, Rev. John Hemphill of Calvary Church, San Francisco, coming to Seattle to preach the dedicatory sermon. In May of 1880, Re\'. George K. Bird supplied the pulpit while passing through the city and was at once called to the pastorate. He was installed by Puget Sound Presbytery on December 20, J880. This pastorate Avas dissolved in 1883, and in May of that year Rev. F. G. Strange took charge of the work, being installed Rev. Mark A. Matthews, D.D, 46 Hisforij of the ,S'//'/or/ of Washington into the regiilau [>astorate June •'!, I880. T'uder Mr. Strange's pastorate the cliurcli liecaiue self-siipportinji' and the first Y. P. S. C. E. was formed in the congregation. During this pastorate, vrhicli ended on Oetoljer 25, 1887, through (he removal of Mr. Strange to Asliland, Oregon, the Mission Sabbatli School was founded in Bell town which afterwards developed into Bethany Church of Seattle. On the 31st day of July, 1888, Rev. Elliot Brown, a graduate of ifcCormick Seminary, Chicago, was in- stalled as pastor, liis In-other, Eev. ^^rthnr Brown, of Portland, preaching the installation sermon. Tliis i)astoi-al relation vas dissolved July 31, 1892. During Jfr. Brown's time the church was enlarged and a basenient added for Sabbath School purposes. Another missionary off-shoot of the pai-ent church took place this year in the pastorate when Calvary Presbyterian Oluirch was organized and the membership of the home church increased from 138 to 180. Rev. A. Alexander Allison, D.D., was the fourth regular pas- tor of the church. He was installed on the second Sabbath in December, 1892, and continued as pastor till November, 1895. In Hie tliird year of his pastorate the church was on the liouor roll of the Presbyterian Church of the United States, one of the twenty that year receiving more than 100 additions. On January 21, 1891, there was opened for worship the build- ing on the northwest corner of Spring and Fourth, which was the church home till December, 1907. Following Dr. Allison, Rev. A, L. Hutchison, of Salem, Ore- gon, accepted an invitation to become pastor and began his work on the second Sabbath oi March, 1890, continuing in charge until March, 1900, when he was called to the Immanuel Presbyterian (^hurch of Tacoma. The church jiassed through severe financial trials about this time, but emerged from its difticulties triumph- antly and was strengthened by the addition of over 400 members. After Dr. Hutchinson's retirement there was a vacancy of about one year. Rev. M. A. Matthews, D.D., formerly of Jackson, Tennessee, was installed as pastoi' February, 1902, and under his guidance the church has entered upon a career of wonderful ac livity and unprecedented growth.'' F. H. W. "The First Presbyterian Church of Seattle has probably the most tliorough and far-reaching organization of any Protestant church in America. The Pioneer Cliiiivlicft on Piii/et Soiiixl 47 Its membership was 4,040 a(: tlie bej^iniiiug oi' t)ie present year, and of these 751 had been admitted to feHowsliip in the preced- ing year. Tlie pastor has tliree ordained assistants aiding him in tlie oversight of liis great parish, beside a nnmber of lay workers who have well defined spheres of duty and labor under his direct supervision. Revs. F. L. Forbes and Walhice H. Lee liave for some years been the regular assistants, and Kev. O. hiouye has been in charge of the Japanese branch church. Kev. Frt'derick L. The First Church adojirs the A\'hole city as its parish and has branch churches and missions in every |)art of that rapidly grow- ing area. Its session at the Iteginning of TOO!) had twenty se^en active elders discharging the regular duties of elders, and also having charge of the temporal affairs of the church. The poor, the widow and the orphan and those in distress are cared for by the (Soard of Deacons, the Board of Deacons in this church doing ex- 48 Historij of the Synod of Washington clusively the work outlined for them iu the early history of the (.'hristian Clrarch. The titles to the properties of the church are held by the Board of Trustees. Said board does not do anything except receive, hold and convey titles. As noted in the historical narrative, the First Church has been the parent to IJethany, Westminster, Calvary, Georgetown and Interbay Churches, and at the beginning of 190!) the Univer- sity Church was set apart with a settled pastor and encouraging Rev. WaUace "Howe Lee, IjTj. D. outlook, self-supporting from the beginning of its career. In ad- dilion to these strong self-supporting outgrowths, the First Church is giving vigorous encouragement and material support to the churches at Georgetown and Interbay, Avhich, in their parts of the city are fast becoming strong, self-reliant centres of light and usefulness. Under the direction of the First Church Rev. D. M. Davenport, B.D., is laboring in tlie Green Lake dis- trict where a promising church Mill soon be organized. Kev. J. B. Fei-guson is doing a similar work at Pleasant allev, E. S. The Pioneer Churches on Pnget Sound 49 Secrest at South Park, and Kev. F. L. Forbes at West Seattle. Lay workers are doing foundation work at several other points which have bright promise of developing eventually into strong churches. The Foreign Mission parish of the church is in Can- ton, China, and is under the charge of Kev. J. N. Hayes, 1 ).D. The limitations of space will allow of nothing more than the mere passing allusion of tbe multiform activities of this church. It may be sufficient to say that Dr. Matthews possesses a genius for organization and is solving the problem ol' enlisting (he ukmh- Kev. Kollii) E. Bliickniiin of Interbay Church. bership of his great church in some form of Christian activity with commensurate success. Church work in the large cities is in itself a study Avhich calls for an open mind and often times for a radical departure from existing lines. The pastor and workers of the First Church of Seattle have shown originality and versa- tility in their methods ; they have not feared to attempt large and daring enterprises and the success which has rewarded their faith has not only proven the clearness and foresight of their judgment, but has made valuable contribution to the problem of church work in metropolitan centres of population." H. T. M. 50 Historii of the Hijnod of Washington Since the foregoing was written the First Ohnrch set off and organized the South Parlt l^resbyterian Ohnrch on Monday night, May 17, 1909, Avith twenty-two charter members. It will furnish tlie new church with a nice little chapel at a early date. On Tues- day night, 18th, it set off and organized the Green Lake Pres- byterian Church with eighty-one members. It will also be given a fine property with a good house of worship. On Friday night of Eev. Robert S. FeaKles, D.D., Advisor to Dr. Matthews. the same week. May 21st, the first church also set off and organ- ized the Pleasant Valley Presbyterian Church with twenty-two members. A lot has been secured and a good house will be erected. This makes an average of one new church a year for the last seven years of the present pastorate. It is proposed to organ- ize a church at West Seattle before the fall meeting of Presbytery and one at Latona is under consideration. The Pioneer Churches on Pwjet Hound 51 Port Townsend Presbyterian Church. The Presbyterian Church of Port Townsend was organized in 1876, March 16th, with eight charter members. It grew out of the work of Rev. John Eea, who seems to have labored there from 1872 to 1878. The first house of worship used by this congrega- tion was dedicated on March 4, 1877, Rev. Dr. Lindsley of Port- land preaching the opening sermon on that occasion. It is worthy of more than passing notice that the edifice was constructed of stones gathered by adults and children. Following Rev. Rea in Rev. -John Rea. Rev, .John Reid. pastoral work was Rev. James Agnew, who filled the pulj)it dur- ing 1879, and Rev. D. W. Macfle, who was supply for the church during 1880. Rev. John Reid Avas pastor from 1881 to 1886, dur- ing Avhich time a modest but comfortable manse was built and completed in 1884 at a cost of |1,650. Then came a period re- membered in the history of Port Townsend as the "boom days," when large visions of the future loomed before the citizens of the seaport and they built as for a metropolis, which it seemed the city bid fair to become, and in this period of commercial bouy- ancy the present church edifice was erected at a cost of |10,748, H The Pioneer (JUurchc^i on Piifjet Hound 53 and opened for worslii]) on IMarch 1(3, 1800. A jiipe organ was in- stalled at the additional cost of |2,r,(IO. From ISSrt to IS!)!, or during the period of the great boom, Rev. D. T. Carnahan was pastor and soon after the eolla])se of the boom he resigned the jtastorate and was succeeded by liev. Robert Boyd, who commenced work Decendier C, 1S9J, and was installed as ])astor on ]\Iay 1st of the following spring. iJnring his pastorate of nearly seven years many members and adherents left the field for greener pastures and tlic heavy burden of a hirge Rev. D. T. Carnahan. Rev. .J, C. Smith. indebtedness previously incurred remained upon the faithful and loyal few who with much sacrifice greatly reduced the weight of Hiis millstone. In later years ^Mrs. W. S. Ladd, of I'ortland, gen- erously assisted in freeing the church from all debt. Rev. Robert Boyd resigned to accept the call to the ] 'residency of Whitworth College. The pulpit was supplied for about one year by diffei'ent min- isters. Rev. James C. Smitli, of Montpelier, Ohio, accepted a call to the pastorate and entered upon the work September, 1890. The ministry of Mr. Smith was productive of great good for tlie The Pioneer Churchei^ on Puget Hound 55 church and community, he was a forcehil preacher, faithful [)as- tor, a true friend and a conscientious and capable presb.yter. After a brief illness of jjueumonia he died iu the prime of life and great usefulness on May 7, 1908. Eev. Archie E. Griggs, of Clatskanie, Oregon, succeeded Rev. Smith this year. Port Townsend (,"hurch has a hundred and sixty-eight niemVjers with a hundred and fifty-four in the Sabbath School. It has been blessed with a long career of continued usefulness. The Presbyterian Church of Hnmner. Kev. George W. Sloan, a missionary commissioned by llie Presbyterian Board of Domestic Missions, located at Steilamom in 1858 and after preaching there for a time, organized a cliuvch in that place. The Puyallup valley became a part of his parish and a few settlers became identified with the church of Steilacoom and notable among these was Mr. AVm. M. Kincaid, known gen- erally as ''Father Kincaid." He had formerly lived in 01ym])ia and was the first elder of the church in that place. In 1868 it appears, according to the records of Rev. Sloan. lhat sixteen persons constituted the I*uyallup Branch of the Steilacoom Church and Mr. Kincaid Avas the Ruling Elder ex of- ficio of this Branch. The minutes of the Presbytery do not recognize the Braijcli as an independent or separate church, however, on April -i, 1868, Mr. A. Williamson Stewart, one of the members of this Branch, was elected as a Ruling Elder, and "Slv. Elijah C. Meade, another mendter, was chosen as Deacon. Mr. Stewart had also been the second elder ordained and installed in the Presbyterian (church of Olympia in 1859. He cros.sed tlie plains iu 1851 and assisted in building the first Presbyterian church erected on Paget Sound — at Chambers Prairie. He has long been connected with the I'uyallup Branch — the Puyallup church — or as it is now called the Sumner church, and has served it faithfully and ably. His term of service in this Synod has been longer than that of any elder now living in the Northwest and he is still one of the active elders of this church. Mr. Stewart informs us that in the early days of Olympia the jiractice of dancing was iii-evalen( and excessive. It was a great TiG History of the Synod of Washington hindrance to the cause of religion. A resolution signed by the l)a,stor, Eev. R. J. Evans, and himself was adopted by the church and was not only ajtproved by the Presbytery but ordered spread on its records. A part of the resolution was as follows : ''With respect to dancing we think it necessary to observe that however ]ilausible it may appear to some, it is perhaps not the less danger- ous on account of its plausibility. It is not from those things which the world acknowledges most wrong, that the greatest dan- ger is apprehended to religion, especially as it relates to the A. AVlUianison Stewart. young. We find that it steals away precious time, dissipates religious impressions, and hardens the heart. To guard against its wiles and its fascinations we earnestly recommend the study of the Sacred Word." The following named persons constituted the Branch : Mr. Wm. M. Kincaid, Mr. John Flett and Mrs. Ellen Flett, Mr. A. Williamson Stewart and Mrs. Jerusha Stewart, Miss Anne Stew- art, Mrs. Margaret Gale, Mr. A^'illiam Flett, Mr. Marcus Ball, Mr. F. 0. Seaman, Mrs, Laura F. Seaman, Mrs. Ruth McGarty, Mrs. The J'ioiircr Cli'irchcfi on Piifjct f0, 1877, preliminai-y steps were taken for incorporation and articles were signed wlien the follow- ing persons were elected as Board of Trustees to wit: L. F. Thompson, John F. Kincaid and James Mc]\Iillan. The erection of a church was commenced on July 0, 1877, and it was dedicated on Ajjril 11, 1878, at which time Rev. A. L. Lindsley, D.D., of Portland, Oregon, preached the sermon, and George F. Whitworth, I). I)., oli'ered the prayer of dedication. At the afternoon services Rev. John I^. Thom]>son, of Olympia, preached the sermon. Rev. George A. ;\[clvinlay was called to serve the church on October 1, 1883. and continued with it until he was called to the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church of Eugene, Oregon, Septem- ber, 1886. On December 31, 1883, tlie name of the church was changed from that of the First I'resbyterian Church of Puyallup, to that 58 History of the ^ynod of Washington of the First Presbyterian Church of Sumner, and the church was incorporated as such. The name of the Puyallup was formerly adopted before the towns of Puyallup and Sumner existed and because the river and the valley had that name. Rev. Mr. Patch served as supply for a few months and Rev. J. G. Watson for one year. Rev. D. M. Davenport began serving this church October 28, 1888, and was in.stalled pastor February 20, 1890; he continued as such until January, 189fi. During the following spring an arrangement was made whereby Rev. E. R. Pritchard divided his time equally as pastor of the Puyallup church and as stated supply of the Sumner clmrch. This arrange- ment continued for three years. In April, 1899, Rev. Robert Boyd was invited to assume charge of the church and he has served it during the past ten years. During this time a valuable property has been purchased in the residence portion of the town for a manse. The house contains eleven rooms and is one of the finest manses in the State. A loan was secured from the Board of Church Erection for this purpose but that loan has been paid. During the past year four lots have been purchased near the manse for a church building. The pres- ent location of the church will be a good one for business, but be- ing near the railroad depot is undesirable for church purposes. This location was secured and the church built before the con- struction of the railroad and the property will be sold as soon as prices justify a good sale and a new church erected on the ucav site. The present church and manse are shown on page 67. Three years ago the church became self-supporting. The Pirshi/teiidn Clitn'clt of Tacoimi — Oi'if/imil Gro'.rl'i. P.Y MI!. i\ S. HOPKINS. Looking backward over a period of thirty-five years to a little saw-mill hamlet around the site of the "Old Town" mill, we see the embryo organization which, four A-ears later, developed into "The Presbyterian Church of Tacoma," commonly known as "The First Presliyterian Church." This first organization was effected through the agency of Rev. A. L. Lindsley, D. D., and Theo. Crowl. The present site The Pioneer Churches on I'uget Hound 59 of Tacoma was at that time a forest of firs. Tlie membership of this little church became scattered and it virtually died out. In September, 1877, the Northern Pacific Railroad, having selected the shores of Commencement Bay as its western ter- minus, and a small town having started among the trees and stumps along the blufif where now lies the upper end of Pacitii- Avenue, which was even then a forecast of the future "City of Destiny," the following named persons, viz., Josephus S. Howell, Mrs. Abigail Howell, Mrs. H. C. Bostwick, Mrs. D. ^^'. Stairs, Charles Ellis, Mr. L. McLaughlen, Mrs. L. McLaughlen, Geo. F. Orchard, Mrs. S. M. Orchard and Francis H. Cook, coming from churches in eight different states and provinces, joined in a writ- ten request to the Eev. John R. Thompson, Presbyterial Mission- ary, asking to be organized into a Presbyterian Church. Two members of the original organization being still within reach, it was determined to resuscitate the remains of the old church and graft into it the new membership. This was done, and the present church organization had its birth on Sept. o, 1877, after preaching services in Fife Hall ( on the site of a part of the Donnelly Hotel), and the name of the church was restored to the roll of the Presbytery, at the meeting of that body at Port Townsend one week later. At the close of preaching ser- vice on Sept. 17, 1877, Mr. Josephus S. HoA\-ell and .ev. T. C. Armstrong, who had been called as stated supply, and the first session was duly constituted. The same evening Mr. and Mrs. A, J. Baker and IMrs. Anna M. Arm strong, wife of the pastor, were received to membership by letter, the first additions since the organization. On the following Sun- day e\ening Mr. Baker was elected as an additional member of the session, and Mr. G. F. Orchard was chosen the first clerk. Eev. T. C. Armstrong supplied the pulpit until November. 1884. During his administrati(m more than one hundred names were added to the church roll, and the first church edifice was erected at the corner of 11th and C Streets, on the site of the Fidelity Bank building, and a substantial two-stoi'y church manse. T']ion the resignation of Mr. Armstrong, Kev. -Tolm E. Thomp- (iO History of the 8i,mod of Washington son was asked to supply the pulpit until a regular supply could be secured. At this early date the new church had an eye to the future exj)ansion of the city and the future needs of the church, and discussed plans for securing sites for mission churches in both the southern and northern parts of the city. First Churrh. Tncoiiia. Old Building. In September, IS.j."), the Ttev. W. D. McFarland was called as stated supply and served the church until the following spring. In October of tliat year Kev. A\'. A. Mackey was called from Pueblo, Col., and after serving for a time as stated supply was installed as pastor. AYitli the rapid growth of the city, under the faithful and efficient labors of Mr. Mackey, the church in- creased in memberslii]) and pros]iered until it had outgrown the old chui'ch home, and in the spring of 18S0 the property was sold, and for a year the .church worshiped in a large tent on the The Pioneer Churelies on Piiget Sound 61 ;"l L-rian i.'it>- Missinns, Tncoma I'irsI rresbylei iaii C'hurrh and .Alan^^c, Simiiif r. Kev. Robert Boyd. CHAPTEK III. THE PIONEER INLAND CHURCHES. The First Presbyterian (Churches tor AA'hite Members in Eastern Washington Territory and Eastern Oregon. Walla Walla and Weston. In the spring of 1877 Rev. J. R. Thompson, a Scotch brother, stopped at Walla ^Valla on his way to Lapwai, Idaho, and met a tew Scotch families in the valley three miles east of the town. He learned that some of these people were members of the Presby- terian Church in Scotland and secured a list of names, but did not attempt to organize a church. A month or Tuore later — in June — three yfiung men, Rev. E. N. Condit, Thomas M. Poyd, and Robert P>oyd, recent graduates from Princeton College and Theological Seminary, and commis- sioned as missionaries by the Presbyterian ]>oard of Home Mis- sions for Oregon, arrived in Portland, Oregon, and consulted with Rev. A. L. (jindsley, D. I»., concei'ning missionary work. He advised them to go to Eastern Oregon and Eastern Wash- ington, and on June 24tb they reached Walla \'\'alla. It was decided by them that Rev. Condit should i-emain in that place, with the view of organizing a church if the way should be clear; that Rev. T. M. Boyd should go southward through Eastern Oregon and Southern Idaho ; and that Rev. Robert P.oyd should travel northeast to \A''aitsburg, Dayton and <.'olfax, in order to spy out the country, "and see the land, what it is ; and the people that dwelleth therein, whether they be strong or weak, few or many ; and what the land is, whether it be good or l)ad, fat or lean, and what cities they be that they dwell in, A^hether in tents or in strongholds." Ten days j)revious to this the non-treaty and non-Christiaji- ized bands of the Nez Perce Indian tribe, under that remaikable leader. Chief Joseph, started on the wai-path in Northern 70 HiKtoiji (if the i. 'enient contintied for two years. The flrst ser\ice in the Conrt House \\'as on Au- gu.st 12th, 1S77. Two months later Mr. (.'ondlt returned, assisted _Mr. IJoyd on Sabl'ath. and on ilonday inorninii left for Portland ^"ia Yakinui, and soon after liet-ame piastor of the church of As- toria, whose pulpit had been \acant for s" of organization, November 11, 1S77. He arrived on Friday — two days ])revious and jireached the sermon on Salibath. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered. The silver service used on this occasion had lieen kindly loaned by Ilev. Mr. Chamberlain of the Congregational Church. A congrega- tional meeting "was lield, the •■term system" of the eldership was adopted, and Mr. I'eter Zahner was unanimously elected the hrst and only ruling elder for the term of three years. At the evening ser\ice ilr. Zahner, who had served as a ruling elder in an Fastei-n church, was duly installed as smdi in this church. The following named jiersons formed 1he roll as charter members: ^Miss Annie Adams, 3]rs. Isabella fturry. Mrs. Lizzie Hnngate, Miss Christina 3Iid\ae, Mrs. .Julia Xortoii, Mrs. Tamar 7i' History of the Sijiiod of Wu»hin(/ton t a call from the Church of Davenport. Rev. A. D. Gantz, of New York, followed in 1901 and con- tinued as pastor until May, 190.5, when he returned to New York City. It was during his pastorate that the tentative union be- tween this church and the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Walla Walla occurred, grew in strength, and was finally con- summated under Pastor Rev. James C. Reid, Ph. D. Presbyterian Church of Waitshurg. On March 17, 1878, Rev. T. M. Boyd, assisted by Rev. Robert Iloyd, organized this church, with nineteen members. 5Ir. S. H. Erwin was elected ruling elder. Rev. T. M. Boyd continued to supply this field for two years, and during that time the church lots were secured and paid for. He then went to Lewiston, Idaho, and reorganized the church of that i)lace, which had been disbanded. In 1882 Rev. Alex. Adair took charge of the Waits- bnrg church, and during his pastorate a new sanctuary was built and dedicated, free of debt. Mr. Erwin proved to be a most eflicient officer for many years, not only of this church, but also that of Prescott. He was a liberal contributor to the erec- tion and sui)])ort of both. It was through his generosity and that of his wife that Erwin Hall of Whitworth College was erected, at the cost of |C,000. This is a three-story building, .■!0 jjy (iO feet, with a basement twelve feet high, and it forms an important part of the college buildings. Rev. Boyd also acted as Presbyterial Missionary for a short time al'ter leaving A\'aitsburg. Tlie Pioneer Inland (Huirdics 77 The First Freshi/terian Clnireli of Leiriston. Kev. AA'. J. Monteith commenced work in tliis field in 1871, and in the spring ol' 187.'-! organized the First Presbyterian ( 'Imrcli of Lewiston, with the following seven mendters : Mr. and Mrs. P. B. AA'hitman, Miss Frances Whitman, Mrs. Sarali 0. I'liompson, ]Mrs. 1*. H. Howe, P. Owens, and (\ E. .Nfonteith. Rev. Thomas M. Bo.vd. Mr. P. B. Whitman and Mr. 0. E. .Afonteith were elected el- ders and the church was enrolled in the Presbytery of Oregon. Rev. W. J. Monteith served the clmrch one year after it was or- ganized, when he was obliged to cease preaching on account of ill-health. Services were discontinued and the name of the church was dropped from the roll. From an article written on Oct. 17, 18S7, by Rev. T. M. Boyd, we learn the following facts concerning this field: During the 78 Bixfori/ of the Hi/ikkI of WnxhliKitoii nioiitli of Jniie, 1S7!», .Mr. I^.oyd, on a iiiissioiiary joni-iiey from ^'\'aitsl)lu■l; to Moscow, \-isite(l Lewistoii and on Sabltath jti-eacbed iiKii'iiiiiji' and tMoniui^'. At tliat time, altlioiif;li containing a lioj)- nlation of aliont six bnndi-ed, with flic excejition of a small Ro- man Catbolic clia])el there was not a church bnildinfi' in the town. 3Ii-. ('. Vj. Monteith, son of Kev. AA'. J. ilonteith, a zealous, devoted Chi-istian gentleman, Avas then residing there. He and his family Avei-e \'ei-y desirous of having in Lewiston stated services of the sanctuary. JJiit the niajorily ol' tlie Le\\'iston peojile were not religiously inclined. It seemed almost a ho])eless task to secure funds in such a to\-\n for the erection of a church edifice. Btit the attem](t was made hy him and success crowned his ett'orts. From that date until he made his home there Mr. Boyd visited J.ewiston at regular intervals, preaching in the school house and court house. In ^larch, fSSd, the church was organized by Mr. IJoyd, with five mendters. Mr. P. B. A\'hitman, a nejihew of the devoted missionary, Dr. Marcus Whitman, was chosen elder. 3Ir. ^Monteilh was elected one of ihe trustees. The work of building a church was by him prosecuted with energy. A paper was drawn u]) and subscri])tions to the amount of eleven hundi'ed dollars were obtained. A desirable lot was purchased and plans for a building Avere agreed u])on. The new church was comjileted in time for the meeting of the I'resbytery. And during the sessions of that body it was dedicated to the worshi]i of Jehovah. Through the aid of our noble lioard of Church Erection and generous friends in Portland, Ore., it was dedicated free of debt, in A])ril, 1SS2. The dedicatory sermon was preached by Kev. A. L. T.,inds- ley, 1). I)., of Portland, Ore. Psalm S4 :1, "How amiable are thy tabernacles, O l^ord of hosts." This building is still in service as an annex of a later edifice. KeA'. Thomas Boyd continned in the ]iastorate for i\\c years and 'was I'olloAved by Itev. I^. A^'. Sibbet, who in turn was suc- ceeded by liev. J. Vj. Sliei-man. !*ev. ]■>. P. Oiboney was the next ]iastoi-, and during his term of service the present commodious and comforlable sanctuary \\as built and 1he church became self- su])iiorl ing. He A^as succeeded by the present pastor, Kev. ^Yill- iam Latlimore, anIio has successfully' ser>'ed the church for a number of years. Through the generosity o!' Mrs. Sarah (". Thomi)son, a jiioneer ol' the cily ol' hewislon, and a charter uuanber of the church, the The I'idiirrr liijiiiiil Cli iircltcx 79 ori;aiiiz:iti. Glioriiiley leathered the facts as nearly as could be oblainc.^I. and in th( main are as follows : About the \ear 1S7S ^Mi-s. -John Dcjck of ( 'aliforiiia came 1o ^loscow. Seein.n' the relit;iuns needs of the commnnity, ^lie i\'rofe to 1 >r. Scott of San h^i-ancisco, fonnder of the San Francisco The- oI()i;ical Seminary, askin<;' if a Presbyterian niissionai-y conid be sent to .Mosco-w. ]>r. Scott leferred the matter to the IJev. T. .M. lioyd aniel ( '. (iamble to "take charge of the .Moscow and Tolfax helds." X\ Ihe next meetin.n' of the I'resbvtery, Ajii-il 21, ISS), it is reccirded llial ••I!e^■. I >. (iandile repoi-ted the or^auizatioii of a I'resbyterian chnrcb at Moscow, Iilaho. It was ]-ecei\ed nnder the care of l'resb}'1ery and enlered upon the roll as the Fii'st I'resbylerian ( 'lnir(di of ^Moscow, Idahci." There were eleven members, all of whose names caniiol be .ni\en. The three rn.'i'ii;' elders elected were: -Tames ^^'. Keeder, M. I)., iroiii ?iiinoid<, 111., r. GJiormley. Rev. Wilson Aull was pastor from October, 1901, till August, 190(i. Rev. John Calvin Abels followed, beginning his work in Ke\'. David Henry Hare, A. M, The Pioiirrr I iihiiiil Cluirclte.s 81 Se])lL'iiiber, IDOIi. During his pastorate the ehurcli was remodeled and 7-e|)aired and a very fine pipe origan was installed. A !Men"s Ltrotherhood was also organized, whieh continues to do good work along social iiud civic lines. Tlie present ])astor, Rev. ]>aN'id Menry Hare, began his service with the cUnrch in Septemher, 10(18. Kev. W. A. Sample, I). I)., was born in Mecklenburg (,'onnty. Xorlli Carolina, June 25, 1832, and died in Belliugham, \\'ash,, Feb. 4, 190.8. He was graduated from Hanover College, Ind., in the class of 1S~>~), and from the Danville Theological Seminary in 185S. He served for more than twenty-five years with marked success in the pastorate of the Presbyterian church of Fort Smith, Ark. In 1881) he came to the I'acific (/oast and became a member of this Synod, in which he has served a number of churches in the jiast eighteen vears. Rev. W. A. Sainplc. D. D. Sl> Eistorjj of the Hijiwd of Wushingtoii Xotwithstandiiig his undiminished love for the Southland, he was an ardent admirer of the Northwest and entered heartily into the work of the Master on the frontier. Soon after his death an article appeared in the Fort Smith paper entitled "The Passing of a Pioneer." We quote briefly : "The death of Eev. W. A. Sample, D. D., was the passing of a man lai'gely identified with Fort Smith for nearly thirty years of pioneer days, and all through these later years he has been held in loving memory by all of his associates of the old years. He came here as a young man in the early fifties, of magnificent physi(pie, straight as an Indian, genial and warm-hearted. It is said of his door bell that it never ceased ringing, and that he knew every child in the city. His work was not confined to this city, but old settlers of other places and of all the Xorthwest portion of the State have fond memories of his visits and activi- ties in their behalf." To the end of his life Dr. Sam])le was a typical Southern gen- tleman of the old school, ei-ect in carriage, courtly in manner, fraternal in spirit, forgiving in disposition, strong in faith, cour- ageous in convictions of the right, loyal in the truth, belo\'ed of men, and honored of God. CHAPTER TA^ THE LATER I'lIfRCriES. The First Preshi/tiTidii ('Iiiirdi of Vaiicoiirer. This church was oi-giiiiized by Rev. Robert W. Hill, Syiiodical Missionary of the Synod of the Columbia, on February 18, 1882, at the residence of Mrs. Mary Harrilon. The charter members were : Mr. John G. Blake, Mi-s. Mary M. Blake, Mr. John Bhirock, Mi-s. Margaret Blurock, Mr. Sam- uel Campbell, Mrs. Margaret Campbell, Mr. Alexander L. Cook, Mrs. Mary Cook, Mr. J. A. Hutchinson, Mrs. J. A. Hutchinson, Mr. C. W. Shane, Mr. John A. Stewart, and Sarah B. Wintler. Of these only three are known to be living. Messrs Samuel Campbell, C. \y. Shane, J. C. Blake, ;iud John Blurock, were elected elders. The following ministers have served the church : Rev. T. S. May, from 1883 to 188.5; Rev. John R. Thompson, 1 ).!)., 18S5 to 1893; Rev. Hugh Lament, 1S!»3 to 1!)00; Rev. F. W. Parker was stated supply from 1900 to October 1, 1901; Rev. Joseph B. Lit- tle, D. D., as pastor from 190] to 1903 ; Rev. Orien S. Barnum, 1903 to 1905; Rev. Jacob E. Snyder, from July, 1905, to Septem- ber, 1907, and Rev. Harry S. Templeton, the present pastor, was called as supjtly October 24th and installed October 14, 1908. LTnion evangelistic services Avere held by the Vancouver churches during the past spring and a gracious revival was ex- perienced. One hundred and thirty new mendjers were added to this church in a single day — April 25th — A\iien the line of those received into Christian fellowship circled the entire interior of The church. One hundred and eighty-six have united with tliis household of faith since April 1, 1909, or more than doubling the membership. The Sabbath ScliooLhas a large enrollment and the other dei)artments of the church w\rr. Laurie's pas- torate some two hundred members have been added to the churcli and the resident membership now numbers one hundred and seventy-five, having been subjected to large removals and changes, such as belong to all saw-mill cities. With greatly imjiroved rail- way facilities in prospect. Hoquiam bids fair to make large in- creases in its population in the near future and the outlook be- foi-e this congregation is of the most cheering nature. 8S Hi^'forji of the Hi/nod of Washiiifjton The Firs) /'rcsht/tei-iiiu Chiireh of Spol-diie. BY ICI-DKK I!. L. EDMISTOX. Tlie first Preshyterian Sahhatli School was or};aiiized in the (own of S])okaiie Falls, Washiii<>ton, by the Rev. FT. "SV. Strattoii, then Syuodioal ilissionary of the Synod of the ( 'ohmibia, in the suninier of 18711. No i-eiinlar work was conducted tliereafter iin- Ref. Thomas (;. W'atwon. lil the Kev. Thomas (!. Watson arrived on the field on the iL'th day of May, 1S8:'>, with a coniinissidn from the Board of Home .Missions, at a salary of .f 1,0(10 ])er year. Kev. Watson at once took np tlie work of assembling the Presbyterians of the then growing yonng town, and on the lOtli of .Fnne, 1883, organi^^ed the First Presbyterian Church of Spokane Falls, assisted by a committee of Presbytery, in resi)onse to a petition for a chnrch organization, signed \)\ twelve meMd)ers, bnt nineteen were re- Till- Ld/cr ('hiirrJien 89 eeivt'd at tlie time as cliai-ler iiieiiil)ers. Four elders were eleded from amoii^- The members, lo-wi( : !•>. IT. Jamieson, (i. S. Alli- son, (i. ^^^ Bureh and F. H. fook, wjio were duly ordained on the I'ollowin!;' !>abhath. I'lion (ir.uanizjitiiin ti\e Trustees were also elected, as follows: E. H. Jamieson, (i. S. Allison, .James (iihson, A. M. t'annon and K. A\'. Foi-rest. Rev. G. ^A illi;im Gilioiiey, U. D. ^^'i1ll the town the clmrch f;re\\- and became stronger each yeai', and on Xovember )!, ISS!), Ke\-. T. (i. \\'atson was dnl,\- in- stalled as jjastor thereof and continued to serve nntil the snmmer of 1S!)1. when ill liealth caused him to resign, leaving a strong, seir-sn])|iorting church worshi])]iing in its own building. On Xo\eml)er HI, IS!!], a call (o the ])astorate was e.xtench'd to Rev. Fraid^ J. Munday as j)astor to succeed Rev. AA'atson and he coiitinned to serve as pastor until Se])tember, 1894, when he re signed and moved East to take up work. 90 Hixtoiij of the Sijiwd of Washington In October, 1894, Rev. G. W. Gibooey, D.D., was called as supply for one year, and soon after taking uj) his duties was dulj' elected and installed as pastor and continued to discharge the duties of pastor until May, 1908, when failing health required his resignation, leaving a strong church of 650 meniliers in the midst of plans for the erection of a new church edifice at a cost of about .?100,000. In November, 1908, Rev. S. Willis McFadden, D.D., of Sioux City, Iowa, was called and took up the Avork on the 1st of January, 1909, and on the 11th of Feln-unry, 1909, A\'as duly in- stalled as pastor of said church. The new church building is being erected at the coi'ner of I'irst Presbyterian Church, Spokane. In Process of Erection, 1909, Fourth and Cedar Streets, upon the site where stood the historic home of A. M. Cannon, one of the first trustees and a leading and influential man of early days of the town and city of Spokane Falls, now Spokane, Washington. This church liuilding v,U\ be the most commodious and expensive Protestant church building in the city of Spokane. (jreat credit is due to the rare skill, ener,gy, spiritual and in- tellectual qualifications of the Rev. T. G. Watson, on whose face the smile of hope was ever present, and whose fidelity to the work was unceasing. The First Church building was located upon the site now oc- cujiied l)y the magnificent Review building, Avhich site was sold Tlu; JjCltrr (Jhiirrhcs !)1 for a nice profit and a new .structure, temporaiT in torni, wns hnilt upon the corner of Second and Jett'erson Streets in 1801, which is still being used by the church and will be vacated as soon as the new church building, now in cf)urse of erection is ready tor ellini>hani) and also at Oalc Harbor, hnt his i)rinci]ial and most eflicient work was done in the Nooksack "N'alley and it his life had been s]>ared he would have soon organized a church at Nooksack ("rossing. After laboring zealously for about six inontlis he died in the harness. TJic Xool'fidclc Crossiiif/ I'rcKhjitcvian Cluiroli (now Eversoii). In August, ISS;^, Rev. R. K. IMcEhnon was appointed by the Presbytery to continue the work so well begun by Rev. Spangler, and on October .■>rd of the same year, organized this church with seventeen charter members as follows: ;Mr. and Mrs. Petei' Gilles, Annie, Wui. M., George, Peter, Jr., and John C. Gilles, Jlr. and jNfrs. James Havkness, H. Sebert, -Mr. and Mrs. David Wright, Richard Howard, William liishop, Mr. and :Mrs. C. H. Rev. n. K. McElnion. Tlw lAttci- (Jhiirchcs 93 l\;il(' and J'hoebe N. Jndsoii. As :\ jiart o):' liis cliai-sie .Ah-. .Me i-liiioii served lliis clmi-eli I'di- iibont five years, dnriiij;' wliicli tiuie a cluireh Itiiildiii^' was erected at the cust of .|],(i()0. This Wi's the lirst and only Treshyterian sanctnar>- in Whatcom Connty at tliat lime. A manse was also erected at a cost ol' |700. TIk' l'ollowin.<; named ministers have also labored on tliis field: lve\'s. .F. A. Hanna, J. A. Stayt, A. J. Canney, Isam AVheelis, A. (;. Hoyd, .lames Murray, (Jeo. II. llaystead, S. AV. Richards, I ».!•., and H. \\'. .Mote. hicli,ix(;ha.\i ii.w. Jn the interim of six months lietween the death of l\e\'. S|)an;^- ler and the appointment of his successor the (Jongrejiationalists entered the field and 1he newly ai)pointed niissionai-y I'onnd a ( 'onjiregationalist chnrcli organized and edifice erected in \Miat- com, which was the largest and most northerly of the gronj) of (owns on the Bay. In order not to interfere with the ("ongrega- fionalists, preaching stations were established at Xew AA'hatcom (commonl.y called Seahome I and Fairhaven, south of ^VllatcoJ)l. At this time the population of the I'ay towns was altout twehe hundred and for several years afterwards the increase of the population was small, but tlie forming of the Fairhaven Land Co., the introduction of the Fairhaven Southern R. R. and the Fairhaven Northern R. R., which is now a ])art of Ihe (ireat Northern system, brought a boom to the Ray, and in two years, or in 1S90, the population rose to eleven thousand. The First Prc'^hi/terinn Chinch of BcJliiif/hdiii liiiji. This church was organized in June, 1S,S4, liy Rev. I!. K. Mcl]l- mon, with the following charter members: ^Ir. and ^Irs. A. I!. Ifart, ilrs. ^lary ]']. McFlmon, Fdward Rea\'in, H. R. ilcCormick, .Mr. and Mrs. (jeorge .V, Kellogg, ^Miss Claude Kellogg, .Mrs. Fa.n- i]ie Rryant, Mrs. J. F. <'ass and Mr. and M)-s. Lewellyn. Jlr. ^McElmon continued to minister to this church until Sep- tember, 1800, and during that time a church Ijuilding was Ijuilt at a cost of .|3,000. His successors have been: Revs. .Vnselm IJrown, .\pril, islH- October, 1892; Walter J!. Floyd, March, 18!):_!-August, 1S'.);{; .J. A. .McArthur, October lS9:_!-Septeudier, IS!).-); Donald Ross, IDO.-- u Histoi'j/ of the >^ijnod of Washington April, 1906; W. A. Mackev, D.D., June, lS96-May 1905: and J. R. McCartney, October, 1905, to present time. The name of the church was changed to that of the First Pres- byterian Church of Eellingham. The several towns on the Bay have been consolidated into the Greater Bellingham. Tlte Fairhaveii Presbyterian Church of BcJlinf/ham. On September 22, 1889, this church was organized in Fair- haven, now called South Bellingham, by Rev, B. K. JIcElmon, with the following persons as charter members : Mr. and Mrs. George A. Kellogg, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hart, Miss Mamie Hart, Mr. and Mrs. A. Rankin, Mrs. Mary Curry, Mrs. Hatty Wescott, Mrs. Ellen Keller, and Mrs. Mary J. Jones. Soon after the organization was effected a church edifice was commenced and in the following year was completed at the cost of |4,000. Mr. McElmon, who had charge of the Bellingham Bay <_'hurch, continued to serve this church regularly on Sabbath afternoons until the fall of 1890, when Rev. W. A. Mackey, D.D., was installed as pastor. Dr. Mackey served in the pastorate until May, 1890, when he resigned. He has been succeeded by Revs. Dunlap, Jas. Laurie, Jr., James Thomson, and James M. Wilson. A friend writes of the present pastor as follows: "He was called nrn^y Soutli Bellingham Preshyterian Church. Key, .James 31. Wilson. Tlie Later ('JtiircTfe-s 1J5 from Aishlaiul. Oregon, where he had done an excellent -work. The inijirovemeuts in the chnrch building, internal and external, give evidence ot his skill and untiring etTorts as an architect. ".Vs a scholar and speaker he excells in the pulpit and as a pastor he is blessed with the love of all his peo])le. He is the right Hian found at the right time for this church." Tlie I'reHlijitcridn ('hurrli of LUenshurg. Concerning the early days of the church and academy. liev. James A. Laurie writes as follows: ''f)n -March l.",, 1884, we arri\'ed from Duluth, Minn. (Jur jour- ney from The Dalles was a delightful stage ride of one hundred and fifty miles. We were stojiped at Goldendale to assist in re- vival meetings for a week. I rode from Yakima with Mr. Bull, of Elleusburir, who was verv anxious to know what I was going Key. James .\. Laurie. !»<; Histor/j of the Kijiiod of WdKJiiiifjtoii there for. When I filially told him 'to preach the gos])el,' he seemed dnmbfouiided. He oonld not understand how any sane man conld be so loolisli. 'Yon -will starve, for there is no money ill it in this conntry.' T was entertained very hospitably over night at his house. In the morning lie drove me ovei- to Mr. Jacob Sallady's. I found Ellensbnrg a beautiful town of :>0() people in a beautiful valley surrounded by mountains with the snow-cajiped Mount Stewart 10,(100 feet high in the northeast corner of the valley. There Avere four or five stores doing good business, a good school house i^OxOO, and two stoi'ies high. The way for our com- ing had been ]ire]iared by Rev. J. R. Thom])Son, Presbyterian Mis- sionary, who had been on the tield in INTO, and again just before our arrival, ^^'e found seven Presbyterians — H. H. Davis, re- ceived in 1879; Edward R. l^earniug, ^Mrs Harriet Learning, Ja- cob Sallady, :Mrs. Mary A. Sallady, Mrs. 'SI. },[. Stewai-t and Al- bert Thomas, who were received by letter February Ki, ISSi. Mr. j'j. R. Learning and Mr. Jacob Sal lady were ruling elders. The first two were dismissed to Yakima the same year, and Mr. Thomas lived over near "Wenatchee. The ;M. Iv and Christian Churclies occupied the school house on alternate Sabbaths, but made room for us. The school building liad been erected by sub- scri])tions and was encumbered with a debt of 11,300. the mort gages being held by Mr. John Slioudy, ]iro]irietor of the townsite. .Mr. Shoudy offered conditionally upon the church maintaining an academy in the building, to turn the school o\'er to Presby- lerian trustees. With the consent of those who luul given finan- cial aid fi'oui the I'oard of Church Erection this was done, and the congregation for a long time used a room in the building for chajiel purposes. About this time the Methodists built a small church and rlie Christians discontinued services in the town and we at once launched the Ellensburg Academy with Miss Jean Schnebley, a graduate of San Jose Normal School, as first teacher. 1'lie school was a heavy financial burden, but was carried o\\ faith fully till tlie State started the Normal School by whii;h eventu- ally the Academy was absorbed." Mr. Laurie remained with the l^Uenshnrg church till ISSI), dur- ing which time he was ]iri\ileged to see the church grow from seven to about (tne hundred members. After the coming of the raihvav in ISSfi, growtli was mm-h more i-aiiid, an.d the cl'.urch Tlh- Ldtir ('liurchcK '.)! had belore il a most hopefnl prosjiect. Mr. Laurie was iiisUn- iiieiital in organiziui;' a cliin-cli at I'eniiaway, now the I'isyali ehnreh of Koslyn, and be paved the way for the organizatiin of the fhiircli at (Me Elnni, wliich was accomplished after liis de- partnre. Ellensburg cliiircb lias always sustained a tionvishing Sunday School, and the Yonng People's Society of the church, Avhich was formed in 1S8G, has been eflicient and prosperfius tbronghont its career. The present jiastor is Rev. A\'. A. Hitchcock, under whose snc- cessful ministry the reputation of the church is being well sus- tained. Tt is signilicant oF (he groAxUi of I'resbyterianism in the State of AVashington to note that when Mr. Laurie went to Kllers burg there Avas no Presbyterian church north from. Goldendalt to the Ltritish (Columbia boundary, nor west from there to Seattle, nor east from there to S])okane. This large territory, except the Xiart east of the Oolumbia River, was included in the Presbyterv of I'uget Sound. A contrast with the uumer4l rr«>sl>.\ (i'!'i;ili C'liuri'h. p:ilenslnirg. Ors'anizeil July :;0. ]^7;i. Kev. W. A. lIil. (jarretson, A. J[. Crawford, F. P.. Hteveuson, J. A'. Milligan and A. F. MeTveau. The valuation of the church projierty is about |8,000. Fii'ftf Pmihi/fcriini Church of Xorth Yahirao. In the summer of 1884 residents of Yakima City and Eureka ^'alley circulated a petition asking for the organiaztiou of churches at these points. At the fall meeting of Puget Sound Presbytery these petitions were duly considered and the Pres- byterial Missionary was authorized to look carefully over tl;e ground covered by the petitions and be guided in his course by the railroad developments. Inasmuch as there was a Congregational Church already in the old town of Yakima, it was decided noi to organize there at that time, nor at all "except Providence should open the way un- expectedly." In February, 1885, as a result of certain misunderstandings between the jieople of Old Town and the Northern Pacific Rail- road (^'ompany, the latter located the new town four miles north of the former location. Lots in the new town were offered free to those who would build or remove from Yakinui City, and the re- sult was a general exodus from the older town to the new one. The pastors of the two evangelical churches of the old city |)ublicly stated, in the press and elsewhere, that their churches would not remove to the new town. The new city plat was filed February I, 1885, and within a Jew weeks several liundred people had located without any preaching services whatever, and ^^■ith no immediate prospects of any from any denomination. The Rev. John R. Thomiison, acting as I'resbyterial Mission- ary I'or 'Washington, on March 8, 1885. opened religious .services and ])reached in a large boarding tent kindly placed at his dis- posal by Mr. .f. N. Sliull. During the foliov/ing week a conference was had with (he signei-s (if the original jietitiiuis Itel'ore mentioned, and it was de- The Liiter Cliiirelicv 99 cided to consolidate as iJiauT of tlieiii as jiossilde into one elmi-rh oi-stanization witli liead(]narters in Xortli Yaldnia. Dn Sahballi, Mai-cli IHtli, pnltlic worsliip was again Jield in Sluill's tent, -wlien a ehnrc-li organization was effected Avith twen ty-two charter members, a very large (rongregatiou witnessing the ceremonies. Mr. Hugh K. Sinclair, who had lieen ordained and served as elder in Nova Scotia, was duly elected and installed ruling elder of the new organization on Sabbath, ^farcli 22, ISS.o. Fol- lowing is a list of charter members- Kohert Wilson, Mrs. Robert ^^lson, George ^Vilson, Thomas .Harvie, David Haivie, -7. M. Lowrie, Miss Lizzie Lowrie, Miss l>ell Lowrie. James Fcrrell, Mrs. Lizzie Stanton, Miss Mary O'Neal, Hugh K. Sinclair, Mrs. H. K. Sinclair, Mrs. Jessie Sinclair. John ]\Icl'hee, Mrs. .lohn Mc- Thee, J. T. Sinclair, Mrs. Isabella Nelson, Mi-s. Yates, Mrs. Par- sons, Mrs. Imbrie, jNIrs. Chapman. After organization it was resolved to ]iroceed immediately to l.'Uild a house of worship. A sul)Scription list was dra^^n up and the sum of |SS3 pledged before the meeting adjoui-ned. The foUoAving Sabbath public worship was held in the un- tinished hotel of ilr. Shull on Yakima Avenue, the audience using liymn books donated by the Calvary Church of Porthnid. Oregon. A building cf)mmittee of five was appointed, with the Kev. J. ^l. Thompson as chairman. T>uring the week following a number of mechanics were em- jiloyed and a neat structure costing about $HW was erected, whicli was ready for use by Saturday evening, though unfinished and un- jiainted. On jNfarch 28, 18S.", the first service was held in the new edifice and it was a time of great rejoicii.ig to the little flock. After four weeks' ab.sence Ptro. Thomjjson again visited the field and preached every Sabbatli until the arrival of Kev. T. (.',. Armstrong on June 15th. Mr. Armstrong was commissioned by the Board of Home Missions in answer to a request by the congre- gation of North Yakima and contiguous territory. Meantime plans for the main auditorium were drawn, bids were asked from contractors and a contract let on June 18th for a structure 24x4(i feet with tower, to Messrs. Fox and Newborn, the Board of Church Erection promising help to tlie extent of |5ylerian Churcli, Seattle, I(t2 niHtorii of the Hijiiod of W(i!ihiii(jtoii I'he clinrcli was named tlie Second Presbyterian CIhum-U of Seattle. The meetini;- adjonrned to meet at the residence of Mrs. Ijibbie AYard, for tlie purpose of jierfecting the organization. They met on Jannary the 29. 1888, at 4.:U) P. M., and the following name.s were added as charter members to the organization : Mrs. ilary .1. Bnshnell, ]\Irs. Libbie Ward, Mrs. ^Mary Green, ;\Ir.s. Sarah ("hathani, jMrs. Helen Stewart, i^[rs. Annie (lillis, ^Irs. !\[argaret Bills, and ^[r. Cliarles Craig. Tlie following named officers were then elected: David Allen and Thomas G. \'\'right, elders; Tlionias G. \^'right, Charles Craig and Walter Graliam, trnstees. The congregation worship]ied in the Batteiy Street Methodist Church until the new building, which was being erected, was com- pleted. The Rev. A. J. ., Avas graduated at Franklin College in 1884, attended Cnion Seminary in 1884-5, and was graduated at Lane Seminary, Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1887. He organized the Calvary ['resbyterian Church of Cincinnati and was its pastor from ^May, Vi^^"t}, W:. m lf-\. ^V. A. .l!a,iiir, D. I). 104 Bixtorji of the Hiiiiod of Wd.sliiiujton 1SS7. till -luue, \S'X\; and llie pastor of the Bethany Chiu-ch, Heat- tie, for nearly sixteen years. This church was served by Revs. A. J. Canney, January 29, J888-March 24, 1889; Benjamin Parsons, June .i, 1889-June 1. 1891; W. W. Coe, October 1, 1891- August 29, 1892; Kenneth Dun- can, October 1, 1892-February 19, 1893; W. A. Major, D.D., Au gust 1, 1893. REV. BENJAMIN PARSONS, U.D. The Synod ot Washington sustained a severe loss in the death of Rev. Benjamin Parsons, T>.T>., who peacefully fell on sleep February 19, 1908, at the ripe age of eighty-two years. He died in the harness, notwithstanding his old age, for the day i»revious to his departure he was actively engaged in com- [)leting arrangements for a missionary rally to be held in Seattle. For years he had been dee]ily interested in advancing the mission- The Later Ohinr-liev 105 ai-y cause in the Synod and was largely inslruinental in securing the appointment of a Pacific Coast Secretary of tlie Foreign Mission Board. Dr. Parsons was born in Bloouifleld, N. J., January G, 182(1, and was graduated from Yale College in the clas.s of 1850, and from the East Windsor (now Hartford) Theological Seminary in 18.54. During the same year he was married and sailed for Asiatic Turkey as a missionary to the Armenians. After laboring several years in the foreign field he returned to this country. In 1889 he moved to Seattle and immediately became pastor of the Bethany I'resbyterian Church, and later served other churches to the close of his life. The Fir>!t Preshifterid ii CJtiireh of Aherdeen. The following committee of the Presbytery of Olympia or- ganized this church on March 18, 1888: Kevs. H. F. White and T. M. Gunn, D.D., the Synodical Missionary and Ruling Elders, S. W. Smith and J. K. Walker. The charter membership was composed of twelve persons. Mr. J. E. Walker ^^'as elected as its first ruling elder and ]»Iessrs. J. M. A'S'eatlier'wax. A. J. West, and AVilliam McKay were chosen trustees. I'irht I'rt'sljj Ifrhin Church ut .VlK-rileen. Rev. K. U. I'riihiird. 10(i Histoni of the Si/iiod of W'aslui'f/ton The first lumse of woi'sliip was erected in the spring ol' ISS.") and for three years it was nsed for religions sei-vices, either union or denominational l»y all denominations, as it was the first and ■<)nly edifice of its kind in the jdace. The following ministei-s have served as stated su])plies from the spring of 1888 to that of 1001: Bevs. J. A. JIanna and J, T. Glover for one year each, Kev. A. H. Lackey, I). 1)., two years, Kev. J. R. Thompson, T). D., and Rev. H. D. Crawford. The ijresent pastor. Rev. 1*]. R. I'richard, began his pastorate on Septend)er 1. IUO'2. He was graduated from the State ['7ii- \ersity of Jlinnesota and the Union Tlieological Seminary ol New York, lie labored six years in North Dakota, was pastor ol' the Presbyterian Clinreh of Albany, Oregon, for nine years and ol' the Presbyterian (.'hnrch of Puyalhip, "\A'asliington, for eight years. Soon after his arrival in Aberdeen the sec(jnd chttrch edifice was built and on November 10, 1902, it was dedicated. At the time, this structure Avas deemed sufiiciently large for years to come, but abotit the same time the rapid growl h of the city be- gan and it was soon evident that a larger and better equipped building was necessary if the clmi-ch Avoiild kec]) pace with the advance of the city and the demands of the constantly inci-easing congregation. Additional ground Avas ptirchased and the build- ing was sold and removed. The erection of the present sanctu- ary was commenced in Atigust, 1907, and it was dedicated on May :J, 1908. Some believe that this is tlie finest and most modern church edifice on (Jrays Harbor. In size and finish it has but one close competitor namely, that of the First Presbyterian ('iiurch of Hofpiiam. The I'resbyterians are acknowledged to be tJie most j)rogres sive builders of the Harbor denominations as well as the pio- neers. This plant, inchiding thi' manse, is valued at .'js3(»,(M)0. The present meml)ershi|( is nearly two hundred. 'J'lir Cttlrarij Pir-shi/lriiaii Cliitrclt. Seattle. On March 1, 1889, Rev. A. J, ('anney commenced work on this field, and Ajiril llitli the Pi'esbytery of Puget Sound aiii)ointed a The Lulcr Chii n-hfK ^-^-^^ Kev. A. J. Canney anil llie Type of Cliui'i)ies IJnilt liy Him in and alxiut Seattle. coDiiiiittee consisting- of Eev. W . 15. Lee, I). !>.. Kev. <_i. F. \\'liit- wortli, I). ])., I!ev. Iv ^\'. lirown, and Re\-. A. J. Canney to oi-gan- ize a eliui'ch if tlie way be clear. On A])]-il 26, ISS!), a nieetinii Wiis held in a scliool house, ^\lien Ihe cliaii-nian of tlie (■oiini!itte(^ ])!('ailieil a s^'iiiinn on tli;:' snhjcct ](I8 Historij of the tSj/uod of Wttshington of "The Eldership," and the organization was effected. The fol- lowing persons became the charter members and they adopted the name The Calvary Presbyterian Church of Seattle as the name of their church: Mr. and Mrs. Singleton, Mrs. W. F. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. H. McDermid, Mrs. W. T. Ivey, Mrs. A. L. Hall, Mrs. Alexander Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Allen, Miss Helen L. Allen, Tliny L. Allen, and Lanra M. Castle (13). Mr. R. F. Singleton was elected as ruling elder and duly or- dained and installed as such. Services were held in the school house and in the residence of Rev. E. B. Sutton until a church edifice was built on the corner of 24th Avenue South and King Street. A Sabbath school was also organized. The sanctuary was completed and dedicated in the fall of 1889. The following ministers have served the church: Rev. A. J. Canney, to March, 1890 ; Rev. B. Bigler, from July, ] 890, to De- cember 1, 1890; Rev. Thomas M. Boyd was called as pastor and acted as such until October, 1892. For a year or more the church was supplied by several ministers. Rev. B. D. Sinclair was pas- tor from January, 1893, to March 1, 1891. Rev. S. J. Kennedy until the close of 1895, and Rev. Donald Ross from March 21, 1896, to January, 1902. Rev. Donald Ross, D.D., was born at Pictou, Nova Scotia, April 15, 1833, and received his education ar Queen's University, Kingston, entering the ministry at the age of twenty-seven, in the active service of which he remained almost continuously up to his retirement four years before his death. He served the churches of Vaughan, Fingal, Dundee and Lancas- ter in Canada, during a jteriod of nearly twenty-five years. About 1880 he accepted an appointment as missionary to the Saskatachewan region, but because of ill health he was compelled to abandon his effort to reach his mission field. Shortly after he Took ufi ministerial work in Pou-du-Lac, Wisconsin, only to lay it down again in about a year on account of ill health. He next be- came the financial agent of the Lake Forest TTniversity, but after two years it became apparent that his health needed a change of climate; accordingly he moved to the Pacific Coast. Here he re- gained much of his former strength and re-entered his chosen profession. He served accei)tably a number of churches in the synod. He was a fine scholar, an able fireacher of the word, a firm friend, and he possessed many excellent traits of character. The 110 Hintori/ of the hij/iiod of WashiiKjion Ki-v. Dimalfl V-mn, I>. D. present pastor liegaii his labors in April, 1902, when a call was ex- tended to Rev. David Blyth and accepted by him. Tlie clmrch has a membership of ITfi and is doing a good work in its "\A'omen's Societies, Yonng People's Societies and Sabbath School. It has a x-alnable new lot on the corner of 21th Avenne and Fir Street. It also has plans for a handsome brick building and hopes to do a larger work in the fnture in caring for the increasing population. The WcUh I'l-cshi/U'rlini Chtirch. HvatUc. The first records of this chnrcji were lost by fire, but it was organized in ]8Si» by the late Kev. Benjamin F. Parsons, who gave it much valuable aid and encouragement. Kev. George F. Whit worth \\as an ardent su]i|iorter of the ^^'elsh work. Rev. The Liitfr < 'hiinhex 111 A^ elsii r'rt'sli,\ l( l'r<-sli,\ ),'ri:iii (inirolt oi' Stnlru-W o()Me.> . Tltr Later ('hiirclicv ii;j the Presbytery in dismissing tlie members of the House of Hope Church to that of Sedro Cliurch. and changing the name to that of Sedro-AVoolley Presbyterian Cliurch. Those serving it were Kev. Arthur B. (Jort, Seplember 1, "90, to October 1, "97; Kev. Tliomas if. Gunii, R. M., for two months in "98; Rev. B. F. Miller, September ], '98, to March :U, 1901; Rev. Ceorge H. Haystead, January 12, 1902, to April 15, 1906, and tlie present jiastor, Rev. F. C Strange, D. !)., from ^lay 1. 190ii. Union evangelistic services were held during the winter of 1907 and 190S, and a large number were added l<> the church. iJuring the past year twentvfour new members \\'ere received and twenty-five l»aptisms administered. The present membership is one hundred and twenty-six. The church attained self-siipjiort two years ago and is now paying the last indebtedness on the manse. The house of woi-ship was moved to its present location in Kev. F G. Str.inge, n. D. lU HiHtovji of the Sijuod of Wushiiujton 1S95 and eiilarjied. New ])ews are now being installed and other improvements made. The town is growing and the prospects oC The church are bright. Dr. Strange has accomplished an excel- lent work in this field. Anacortea Presbi/terian Church. In the i'all of 1S80 Rev. James Laurie, that venerable and es- teemed father ot chiii-ches, came to the village of Anacortes with the intention of making his home there. He found a few Presby- Tcrians and led them to formulate a petition to the Presbytery, asking for organization into a church. There was in Anacortes at the time a Congregational church of three or four members, thoroughly disheartened, and, according to their pastor's state- ment, about to disband. The jietition asking for a Presbyterian organization was favorably entertained by the Presbytery of I'uget Sound, and the church was organized IMarch 4. 1890, by Pev. Dr. Parsons and Rev. James Lourie. The chai-ter mend)ers \Ve:s(niiitster Church. Aaacortes. Till' Ijttcr CluirclicK ll.j were C. R. I)onnell, ]Mrs. .Jennie T»oniiell, Mrs. ]\[a)i£iie Foster, Jlrs. ^Maggie Gray, and Mi'. Crawl'ord. C K. Donnell was elected elder. Rev. A. ('. Foster was sent by the Roard of Home Missions 1o be the first ])nl]iit supply of the new church. After two years of g(K)d work !Mr. Foster resigned and was succeeded by Rev. E. ^I. Gemniill. A complete breakdown of Mr. Gemmiirs health compelled his resignation within six months, and following him Rev. Donald Ross supplied the church for one year. He was suc- ceeded in turn by a licentiate. Mr. Fraser, a man of unusual evan- gelistic power, who, after a short pastorate, went to California. Then came Mr. Fordney, who had recently been recei\ed from the Congregational C'hurch. Later pastors have been Rev. C. -T. Godsman, whose good work was attended by many additions to the membership. Rev. W. A. Stevenson, I'll. D., his successor, stirred up the people to build a manse and did faithful pastoral work, as evidenced by the growth and efficiency of the church while under his charge. Dr. Stevenson having been called to f 'lierry Street Church in Seattle, Rev. H. T. Michelmore became pastor and brought the church to self-sufiport. On ^\t. Mitchel- more's withdrawal the church called its present jiastoi-. Rev. E. M. Calvin, from Illinois. The chnrch was built in ISDS and dedicated by Rev. T. M. Gunn, r>. r>.. Superintendent of Missions. It has since been ex- tensively remodeled and improved. The first service in The town was held in the home of Amos Bowman, founder of the city, which he named Anacortes in honor of his wife, Annie Curtis. The church occupies a large p)lace in the district in which it is located, and has an assured futuT'e before it. Prenhjiterian Church of f^outJi Beitd. On January f 1, 1891, this church was organized after religious services held in the il. E. Church, by Re\s. R. N. Toms and L. R. Smith. The charter members numbered ten, and Messrs. H. R. McMel and J. Johnston were elected as elders. The following pastors have served the church : Rev. L. R. Smith, January 11, 1891. to June 4, 1892; Rev. H. Elwell, Sep- tember 2, 1892, to August, 189-1 ; Rev. A. R. H. Parker. September 1, 1894, to JanuaT-y, 1897: Rev. Robt. Arklev, June ti, 1897, to August, 1899, and Rev. A. R. Cort, August 1, 1899, to April, 1901. First rreshyterian Church, Soutli Bend. ,Smith. D. I>. Tlie Later Churches IIT ^J'be church ■^■as supjtlied for two years with occasional preaching, and Kev. Milo B. Louglen was pastor from June IS, 1903, to April .15, 1004. A student, Mr. Oreen, was supply for a few months. The present pastor, Kev. O. W. H. Smith, T). D., was called to this held on November 17, 1907, and installed April 11, 1909. During the first pastorate a house of worship was erected and it was dedicated fi-ee of debt in November, 1891, and under the present pastor the church membership was doubled the first year, and a new, commodious and well-appointed sanctuary has been built at the cost of over 14,000. It contains a concrete basement with kitchen, assembly room and pastor's study, a large audi- torium, parlors, good Sabbath School room, with class rooms separate, session room, and a gallery. It has a new reed organ, a fine piano, and an excellent Carnagie pipe organ is being in- stalled. The windows are of cathedral plate glass. All free of debt. A new manse is in course of construction, and when this is completed the plant will be worth |1 0,000. The Sabbath School is a most hopeful feature and is blessed with excellent leadership and teaching force. The church is in a prosperous condition, both financially and spiritually, and the peojile are both hoi)eful and thankful. The Presbtiteridn Church of Kettle Falls. Eev. (Charles F. (Joss, 1). D.. now pastor of the Avondale Pi-es- byterian Church of Cincinnati, Ohio, organized this church in May. 1891. During the summer of the same year Dr. Goss was instrumental in erecting a church edifice and personally secured the greater })art of the money for the same in the East. The sanctuary is a neat frame building on a stone foundation, car- peted, seated with chairs, having colored glass Avindows, and a good piano. The following ministers have served the church: Kev. C. F. Goss, about two years; Kev. John MC'Millan, May, 1893, to Jan- uary, 1894; Kev. George L. Deffenbaugh, Ai)ri!, 1894, to Novem- ber, 189.5; Eev. W. C. Keebe, November, 1S93. to November, 1896; Eev. T. C. Armstrong, November, 1890, to November, 1897; Rev. George H. Haystead, April. 1898, to Ai)ril, 1900; Rev. I.. E. Jes- seph, April, 1900, to December 15, 1905, when he was called to his reward. Rev. I'adie came in May. 1906, but remained only four months. 118 Histfirij of the l. After careful and prayei-ful consideration of the matter for some weeks, by certain persons who had withdrawn their letters from the First Presbyterian Church of the same city, the West- minster Presbyterian Church of Seattle, Washington, was organ- ized at the residence of Mrs. J. E. ]Macrtonald, on the corner of Terry Avenue and Sjjring Street, on the evening of February 12, 189G, by a committee appointed by the Presbytery of Puget Sound for that purpose, consisting of Eev. Calvin W. Stewart, D. D., chairnjan ; Eev. Monroe Drew, and Elder Ephriam Cal- \'ert. The Eev. Donald Eoss and Eev. John jMcMillan were also ])resent as visitors. The articles of incorporation of the Westminster Presbyterian < 'hurch of Seattle, Washington, were reported by the committee on the same, and adopted February 25, 1896, at which time the following trustees were elected; A. Eobinsou, J. B. C. Lock- wood, C. J. Smith, AVm. W. Calhoun, Ei-ank A. Steele, i:. L. :Mc- Allister and William (.'ampbell. The three-year rotary system was adopted for its eldership and the following ruling elders were chosen at this and the previous meeting, viz. : L. T. Turner, E. H. Thompson, E. S. Osborne, J. 1212 History of the ^ijiiod of Wanliiitf/toii V>. ]*]af;lesoii, A. Myers and (}. A. ^'irtue. Mr. R. H. Tiioiup.son was chosen Clerk of the Session. E. S. Osborne treasurer, and L. T. Turner chairman of the prayer meeting committee, ilr. (J. A. \'irtne was chosen superintendent of Sunday School, ;\Irs. Ida Jjush was chosen assistant superintendent and in charge of the ]iriniary department, ^[r. A, M. Young was elected secretary and treasurer of the schools. Mrs. E. L. McAllister was appoint- ed jirecentor, with power to organize a choir. Mr. L. G. Pattullo was selected to organize a Y. P. S. C. E. It was decided that the churcli should not ask the Home Mis- sion Board for any assistance but that it should be self-support- ing Ironi the beginning. The church secured Fi'osch's TTall on Ninth Avenue, between Cherry and James Streets, for the use of its Sunday and mid-week services, at which place the first celebra- tion of the Lord's Supper was held, Sunday morning. .March S. 1890, with the Rev. S. C. Head acting as moderator. At this time the church had enrolled one hundred and 1\vo (102) members all but four of whom had come by lett^'r from the First Presbyterian Church of Seattle. During the few nu)nths following the organization ol' the cluirch its pulpit was filled by the Rev. Monroe Drew of North Yakima, Washington; Rev. Charles Jacobs, of Michigan, and Rev. Hugh W. Gilchrist, of Gettysburg, Pa., together with Rev. Thomas MacGnire, of Seattle, and other local ministei-s. The officers and members were soon fully convinced that, as the church was prospering both spiritually and temporallv, a jiastor should be chosen to administer to them regularly. A congregational meeting was called for this jAirpose July 7, ISKO, when it was decided unanimously to extend a call to the Rev. Hugh ^V. Gil- christ, of Gettysburg, Pa. The call was accepted and the Rev. Mr. Gilchrist was installed as the first pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Tuesday, October 20. 180(1, at which meet- ing the Rev. Thomas MacGnire was moderator. The sermon was preached by the Rev. A. L. Hutchinson, D. D. The charge to the pastor was given by Rev. (ieorge V. ^Yhitworth, D. I). The charge to the peo]ile was given by Rew Donald Ross. During the pastorate of Rev Gilchrist the church continued to prosper, and grew from 114 to over 100 mend^ers, and built up a Sunday School nuud)ering o\'er .'')00. Kev. Hugh W. Gilcbrist, D. D. 124 History of the tiynod of Washington The congregation having outgrown the capacity of Prosch's Hall, moved to a larger one — the Morris Hall, at the corner of Ninth Avenue and Yesler AVay, where the services were held un- til the church's own house of woi-ship was completed at the cor- ner of Broadway and East Columbia Street. This building, which is still used by the church, was dedicated Easter morning, April 3, 1899. In order that the church should not be burdened with large debts or mortgages on the property, it was decided that no mort- gages should ever be granted without the consent of three-fourths of the membership of the church. Mission Sunday Schools were planted at Lane Street, Bethel (now Franklin Avenue Church), and Woodland Park. The Lane Street school Avas organized into a church October 1, 1901. The "Men's Shelter" work at Jefferson Hall was also organized and successfully carried out for several years. Rev. Hugh W. Oilchrist resigned as pastor of the Westminster Church July 25 1902, to accept a professorship in the San Fran- cisco Theological Seminary. Rev. James Marquis Wilson, T). ])., of P>oulder, Col., was in- AAVslniinslcr I'rfwbj teriuii Chur<'h, Seal lie. Kov. James >Iiirqui8 Wilson, D. D. !-!<> Hixtori/ of the Hi/iiod of Wanliiiif/ton stalled as the second pastor of the church December 15, 1002, and has very ably carried on the work which had been so successfully started by Kev. Gilchrist. At the jiresent time the church has a total uiembershiji of 710. There is a Hourisliiu^- lioiiie Sunday School and three mission schools, with a total enrollment of nearly 7."j0. In addition to the jiastor. Rev. Dr. Wilson, the church has two home jiiission pastors. Rev. Dr. D. O. Rean. at the Woodland Park Chapel, and Rev. James Ervine, at Qnilcene, Wasliington ; a Freedman pastor. Rev. Sumpter Greg"', at Palatka, Florida, and a foreign mission pastor, Rev. ('harles E. Roth, at Leyte, Philippine Islands. Miss E. A. Routhmayd conducts Bible study classes at the home church, and also at tlie mission schools. In addition to the home work, aid is given to Bible teachers and mission schools in China, India, Laos, Alaska Indians, Freed- man schools, and one Japanese Bible student. During the past church year the congregation has paid out for current expenses over J?7,000, while during the same period it lias given for home and foreign missions, the other church boards and benevolent purposes, various sums amounting to over |10,000. Owing to the cranijjed quarters in the old church building, a joint committee from the session and deacons was recently ap- pointed for the purpose of locating lots for a new site on which the congregation may erect a ''Greater ^Vestminster" church, where the work of the organization can continue to grow as it has done in the past. The FivKt Pre-shyterian Church of Jlo. Idaho. This church was organized June 20, 1002, Rev. J. C. Temple- Ion and Rev. J. A. Hedges being the organizers. There were four- teen charter members, as follows: J. G. Lenz, M. D., Mrs. J. G. Lenz, Mrs. Huldah Mahon, ^Mrs. Cinda Jackson, Mrs. Lillie Leggett, Mrs. James Wlieat, AVill Wheat. i\Ir. A, T. Page, Mrs. Ivoretta Page, Florence Page, Grace I'age. I]!mer Howerton. Mr. (J. E. Tatko and Mrs. C. S. Tatko. The following have been elders: Mr. A. T. Page, Mr. if. M. Walters, William A. liovey. Rev. J. C. Templeton served the church as stated supjdy from October, 1001, to March, 1003; Rev. A. M. McClain from April, The Later Chiirehes 127 Kev. I-rank Heal lie. First Church, Ili>, Idnho. j!t03, to .March, l!)0.->; I'eter .^IcEwen from July, l!)0.j, to Vu- liiist, ]0(i." la student I ; X. :\r. Fiske, from September, 190."i, to August, ]!)0T I a student) ; Kev. Frank E. Beatty, from Septem- ber, 1907: was .graduated from tlie Fiiiversity of Wooster in 1904, and I'rineeton Theological Seminary in 1907. The present memliership is seventy-fi^'e. During the present jiastorate the church edifice was moved from the old site to a new one on the (ii-angeville extension of the N. P., at a cost of |7o0. The pi-ospects are very good for growth. Fiisi I'reshjiteriau Clmreli ejf Kcnneiriel;. Presbyterian ism has been a factor in this vicinity ever since irrigation was inti'odnced and the real history of the community had a beginning. The churcli was organized by a committee of the Presbytery of Central Washington, May 12, 1903, Eev. James M. Thompson, wlio had lieeu doing home missionary work at Kennewick and Ku)na being the organizer, and for some months after minister of the new church. There were nine charter mem- bers of the organization, and Kobert E. Ernest. Daniel Pioyd and W. E. Graham were elected eldei-s. Of these, R. V.. Ernest is still 128 Historij of the Hiniod of WasUington counected Avilh the cliureb, lieiiii; a valued member of the board of trustees. Eev. Thomas H. Dry succeeded Mr. Thompson in June, 1904, and remained with the church till April 3, 1906. Mr. Dry did a lariie amount of pioneer work in surrounding districts while faithl'nlh' serving the home church, and was instrumental in organizing the cliurch at Hover, further down the Columbia. IJev. James Forsythe Smith, from Grand Rapids, ^Michigan, was the next ]iastor of this church, remaining until Jiay 14, 1908. Tnder his ministrations the membership was considerably in- ItPA'. Kazen T. ^I»in':i,> . creased and the organization of the churcli brought to a high de- gree of efficiency. After a vacancy of several mouths, Kev. Hazen T. Murray of Kent, in the Presbytery of Seattle, was iuvited to become pastor. Mr. Murray came to the field in November, 1908, and has been privileged to lead the congregation in the erection of a line new church constructed of concrete blocks, having commo- dious Sabbath School and ladies' parlor rooms, and an audito- rium built in conformity with the most modern designs at a cost of nearly $8,000. The cliurch occupies the most central site in the city and will do much to strengthen and give visibility to The Later Cliurdics 120 Presbj'tei'iaiiisiii in tlie ^'alley of the ('olinnlna. It will pr()ltal)ly be ready for dedication before Cliristnia.s. In spite of the fact that there are many removals of rneiiilicrs to other new towns sjirinf^ina' njt along the Oohimbia and to older parts of the land, this church has steadily increased in niember- shij) and revenne. r)nring the last ten months the gain in mem^ bership has been 40 per cent, of the A^'hole number, and a large proportion of these have been added by confession of faith. There is a strong 8abTiath School and Endeavor, as well as an interest- ing teacher's training class, conducted by the pastor. A loyal missionary spirit charactei'izes the church, and all the church boards are liberally supported. Fourth Preshi/teriaii Church of Spokiiue. A Sabbath School was organized in the Webster school build- ing on April 13, 1002, and it was conducted by Rev. A. K. Smith and Kev. C. R. Shields until the arrival of Rev S. M. Ware, D. !>., who was under commission of the Board of Home Missions, and who took charge of the work on July 9th of the same year. It was through his efforts that a congregation was gathered and a Rev. S. JI. Ware, D. D. l^-JO Historii of tlie Sijiiod of Washington liousc of worshi]! erciMed on the cornei- of Baldwin Avenne and 1 >akota Street, and in tliis work lie was loyally sujiported by a splendid l)and of (^'Isristian ]>eople wlio were desirous of estab- lishing a church home. The church A\-as formally oroanized by Dr. Ware, with the assistance of a coiiimitiee of the Presbytery, in the sanctmiry on Sabbath eveniiiff, -Tanmiry i'.j, 10(>:5, Avith sixty-one members, til'ty-four uniting by letter and seven on pi-ofession of faith. Rev. A. N. Smith ])resided and Rev. (}. Win. (Jibony, D. D., preached the sermon. .Messrs. D. I!. Stowell, Wiu. H. Goodhue and I. B. I'rather were elected ruling elders, and jMessrs, I'l E. Porterfield, Adam Hardie, J. D. Finley. -J. G. Kodgers and Theodore Oushing v.'ere chosen trusiees. At a meeting of the congregation held on April 10, IDO:',, a unanimous call was extended to Dr. A\'are to the pastorate. The call was accepted and the installation soon followed, and the Doctor continues as pastor. The church has grown steadily and now numbers three hun- dred inemhers. It became self-supiiortiiig Avith t\A'o hundred mem- bers Ai)ril 1, T.HI8, releasing three hundred dollars of missionary aid, raised the pastor's salary two hundred dollars, and assumed (he suiijtort of a foreign missionary pastor at six hundred dol- lars ]ier annum. The church building is now being enlarged at a cost of about three thousand dollars. The Lidgerwood church is an outgrowth of the Fourth church, whi(di bought the lot, erected its chapel and presented the prop- erty, worth two thousand and five Imndred dollars, to the young church, free of debt. Presbyterian Church of Clarlxsoii. Uev. John ^A'. Hood commenced his labors with this church .May 1, 1904, and found a membership of forty-four, ten of whom were absent. There was an indebtedness of $1,(100 on the manse. Tie was installed as jiastor ^lay 11, IDO.T, after receiving one hundred and thirty new members, of aa-Iioui seventy united with (he church by professi(ui in the Lord Jesus Christ. The church has been ])r()spering, tlie debt has been ])aid, and preparations are being made to build an addition to tlie church which will double its present capacity. Tlev. Jolin ^\ . Hood. Presl)jteriun Cluirch and Clause, C'lark;^l«n, Wash. 132 History of the Synod of Washington Fifth Preshyterian Church of Hijokane. The Fifth T'resbyterian Chnreh of Hitokane was organized May 4, 1905, with thirty-seven charter members. Dr. J. EL Shields, the pastor, came (rom the East early in December, 1904, to take up the work, but it was impossible to get a building in which to hold services until February, 190.5. There was no pre- liminary preparation for the work, no Sunday School, no can- vass for membershi]) — not even a plan for beginning. Bev. Jiinies H. Shields, D, D. The first building in which to house a service was a butcher shop, vacated February 1, 1905. This building was rented by Dr. Shields, fumigated, deodorized as best it could be, thoroughly washed and scrubbed out, pajiered, furnished with chairs and an organ, hymn books, and such like appurtenances. At the first service there were fifty-four present. About the date of the church organization a lot was purchased by Mr. A. E. Miller and Dr. Shields, and during the summer the basement of a modest edifice was built. The congregation worshiped in the renovated The Later Chiirehes 133 hntclier shop and in a tent until Xoveuiber, 1905, when the base- ment was occupied. In the summer of 1907 the church was built. Dedication services were held December 8, 1907. The Sabbath School has ffrown steadily until the enrollment reaches 250. New Fifth Presbyterian Cliurch, Spoliane. members have been received into the church at almost every com- munion, and now the membership is IGd. There has never been a hitch or a disagreement, a circumstance which has very greatly commended the congregation to the outside community. With the exception of about .^GOO, which Dr. Shields received from 134 B.iftiory of the Hijnod of Washington friends in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, the money to pay for the lot was raised in the commuuity. The church received a liberal do- nation from the Board of Church Erection to build the edifice. The rest of the money came from the church members and friends in the neighborhood. There has been considerable self-sacrifice by a number of the officers of this new organization, which has enriched their lives very greatly. The Board of Home Missions has stood behind the organization loyally, but the need of receiv- ing help from this Board has nearly passed. The property is worth $7,000, and because of location is rapidly increasing in value. The prospects of groAvth seem just as great as at any time since the work began. No sketch would be complete of the Fifth Church without mentioning the elders. To whom, beside the pastor and his wife, the success of the work is wholly due. The names of these men are A. E. Miller, John N. Laird, E. C. Dunton, J. G. Strawn, and Samuel H. Murdoch. University Presiyteriau Church, Beattle. Organized May 6, 1908, Avith fifty-six charter members. Added since, sixty-four ; dismissed, five ; died, one. Present member- ship, June ](), 1900, one hundred and fourteen. Self-supporting from the first. Called Eev. Wilfred W. Shaw, of <70vanstown, Maryland, as first pastor. He was installed April 28, 1909. Worshiping at present in an Adventist chapel, 47th and 11th Avenue N. E. Church ])lans in pi'eparation for building on fine lot on 47th Street and loth Avenue, owned by the congregation. First Presbyterian, Church of VoIImer, Idaho. Organized May 5, 1909, by Dr. W. O. Forbes, Rev. J. W. Hood, Rev. Frank E. Beatty, and Elder George M. Marshall. There were seventeen charter members, as follows : Mrs. Charles Beekley, Leroy Beekley, Bruce Beekley, Mrs. Sabra Belts, Mrs. Mary C. Davis, ]Mrs. Prank Edwards, j\lr. Jonas Ilofer, Mrs. Jonas Hofer, jMiss Mabel Jackson, ]Mrs. IMina Lyons, Mrs. Rebie Moses, Maude Moses, Mrs. IMaude Olson, Mi'S. Alethea Pearson, Mrs. Pearl Stanley, Mrs. Ella H. Thomas, Mrs. Olive Tyler. Kev. Wilfred W. Shiiw. I'liiversil.v rresliylerian Churcli, Seattle TemiKjrary Meeting Place. 13G Historu of the Hi/iiod of Waiihington Rev. Frank E. Beatty luis had charge of tliis work since the organization. Jona.s Hofer was elected elder. At present a hall is being used for the services. The Preffhjitcrian. Church of Concrete. One of the most unique churches erected in the Synod is that at Concrete. It was completed in August of this year and was largely constructed by the pastor, Ee\'. L. (1 Michaels, who de- signed the plans and jjerformed the labor, with but little assist- JUount Baker Presl)yteriaii Church. Concrete, Wash. Rev. Louis C. Michaels. ance from a skilled carpenter, who aided in giving the finishing touches. A local paper describes the edifice as follows: "The structure is of jieeled logs placed upright and neatly fitted together. These logs were selected with great care and vary but little in size. The upper story contains a spacious au- ditorium and a neat little study, dedicated to the use of the i)as- tor. The former has been iiapered by the Christian Endeavor Society, and the latter comfortably furnished by the Busy Bees. The basement is constructed of concrete and contains a gym- nasium, bath room with hot and cold water, a kitcheu and a work- sho]). The gymnasium will be fitted u]) by the young men of the town, and a reading room will soon form a part of its attractions. The Later Chiirelies 137 The entire comnninity sliould take jiride in Concrete's First Pres- byterian Chnrch, which will stand as a monument to the zeal of its pastor and his love for the Master's cause." Emmanuel Presliijter'iaii Cliiirdi of fiprjkane. In the autumn of IflOS the Session of the Centenary Church of Spokane granted the request of tiie Home Mission (Jonimittee to foster a mission in the Xorthwesi J!oule\'ard region. Lots were donated and an edifice, \'alued with the lots at 13,000, was erected. On June (i, 1909, the Emmanuel Presbyterian Church was duly organized, with ninety-three charter members. Rev. Leo L. Totten assumed charge of the mission in April, and on the day of the organization was formally called to the pastorate. J'"irf>t Church, Snohuniish. Or;::aui/,e(l 1875 Rev. Arthur B. Van Zimte. Pastor Fil-sL Presbyterian Church, Snohomish. Rev, Donuell R. Munl(j:omer,> . First Presbyterian Church, Cle Elum, Wash. Organized Sept. 17, 1.S99. Presbyterian Churrh. Xatche' Organized July I^j. 1^'Ju, Rev. .Andrew C Mclver. Rev. Conrad Blulini, Pastor Centenary' rresbyterian Church, Spokane, Kev. Charles J. Boppell, Secretary Eastern "Washington Sunday School Association. Rev. Atlierlon N. Smidi, Piifitor. Lidffcrwood rresbyterian Church, Spokane. Rev. John M. Skinner, Pisstor, and the Dav enport, Wash., Church. I'reshyteriaii Clmroh, Ni»rtIi|H)i-l, \^ ash. rreshyteiian Churili, Katlulruiu. Idaho. Ke\'. EKon F. S|>icer, Pastur, Xorlliport, Wash. Kev. ArcliMnsId Diirrif , Pastor, Keiidrick, Idaho. Kev. William J. ThonipHon, Pastor, Rathdrum, Idaho. Kev. f'liarles K. Scafe, pHstor. FoLlatch. Idahc Presbyterian Church, Preseott, Wash. Organized Oct. 4, IS.S:?. Kev. J. F. Vernon, Prescott. W:i«h. Rev. Alexander LitherlanU, HarriNon, Ida. Presbyterian Church, Harrison, Idaho. Rev. W. Walker Edmondson, Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Kent, Wash. and First Presbyterian Church, Kenton. Oi-ffanized Dec. 13. ix.Sf,. Urg-anized June 23, 18S9. First Presbyterian Church i>f Port Orch- ard, Charleston. Wash. Corporation forn-[<_'fl about IS'Jl. Cburi.h or^'-aiiized 11.102. Ballard First Presbyterian Church. Seattle. Org:anize(l Nov, fi. LSSiO. Kev. George S. Rice, Tacoma, Wash. Born Lisonier. Pa., 1S29; Jet. Collegre, Pa., B. A. 'CO, M. A. ■53; Wn. T. S., Pa., '.'id; I^ic. '5fl. Pby. of New Lisbon; Ond. '.^.s. Pby. of Hiland; S. S. Hiland, Kan.. Ti7-i;0; P. Iberia. O., '60-C5; P. Hubard, O., '65-72; S. S. Coitsville and Concord, O., '72-74; P. Slippery Rock and Newport. Pa.. 'T-l-.SS; P. Sorrento and Seneca, Pla., 'S9-9.5; P. Westmin- ster Church, Tacoma, Wash., '^I'i. Rev. James Howell. Coulee City, Wash. Rev. Arthur N. Sanford, Wapato Presbyterian Church. Presbyterian Church of Wenatfhee. Organized September, 1893. Kev. "n'alter A. Stevenson, Vh. D.. Pastor. First Presbyterian Cliurch of Sand Point, Idaho. Kev, Samuel Harris. •it TSi Ci CO tfl ft CHAI'TEE V. ERECTION OF PRESBYTERIES AND THEIR OFFICERS. The Original Preshi/tcri/ of Piifict Hound — -i HclpConstltnted Body. Known as Prcshi/teri/ of HcaitJe Hince 10()8. In September, 1S5S, afcordiiit; to ]irevioiis ari-angeineut, Rev. G. F. Wliitworth, of tlie Presbytery ot Xew Albany, Indiana; Rev. J. W. Goodell, of the I'resl)ytery of r)re!4on ; Rev. (ieoroe W. Sloan, of the I'resbytery of r)hio, and Mr. \\'m\. M. Kincaid, ruling- elder of the Presbyterian Church of Olyinpia, met at Olympia to consult in reference to the interests of Presl)yterianism in Wash- ington Territory, and also to consider the advisability of consti- tuting a Presbytery. Before any ecclesiastical action was taken by this little com- pany of Presbyterians, a few days were spent in religious ser- vices preparatory to the observance of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper. After consultation and prayer concerning the subject of organizing a Presbytery, a special meeting was lield September 27, 1858, and Rev. G. F. Whitworth was requested to act as chair- man and Rev. G. W. Sloan was appointed secretary. It was resolved to constitute a Presbytery to be named the Presbytery of Puget Sound, in connection with tlie Synod of the Pacific and subject to the approval of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. The chairman was elected moderator and the secr-etary was chosen stated clerk. The bounds of the Presbytery were defined so as to embrace the entire Territory of Washington, and included the following churches and ministers : The First Presbyterian Church of Olym- pia, served by Rev. G. F. Whitworth ; the First Presbyterian Church of Grand Mound, served by Rev. J. W. Goodell ; and the First Presbyterian Church of Steilacoom, served by Rev. G. W. Sloan, with Elder Wm. M. Kincaid of the Churcli of Olympia. A memorial was prepared, adopted and forwarded to tlie Gen- eral Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the United States 150 Historij of the f^i/nod of Washiiifjtoii of America, requesting that body to ap]»i"ove of the action taken by the new Presbytery. The reasons assigned for the course taken were: Tlie great ditticulty of meeting with any ecclesias- tical court by reason of isolation; the physical barriers of moun- tains and i-ivers ; the lack of the strengthening bonds between the brethren which a Presbytery can alford; the advice of the Board of Domestic Missions; and the feeling that to remain as they were would be detrimental to the cause of Christ and Pres- byterianism. The erection of this Presbytery was indorsed by the General Assembly which convened in NeA\' Orleans in May of the follow- ing year, viz., 1859. A few ^^■eeks alter 1he I'resbytery was organized it held an ad- journed meeting at Steilacoom when Rev. J. W. Goodell, accord- ing to aiipointment, presented the first Narrative of the state of religion, October 1(!, 1S5S. We quote in part: "Through this vast region is still a wilderness whose solitude is broken only by savage beasts and savage men, yet here and there throughout the whole extent, civilization has commenced, settlements have been made, and deathless beings are asking at oui' hands the bread of life.'' We hear in every direction the Macedonian cry, "Come over and help us?" Surely "the harvest is great and the laborers are few." We feel that we are called to great humiliation before God and renewed consecration to His service. We are "less than the siruill dust of the balance in His sight" for He is Almighty and though a scoffing world may say of us as did Sanballat and Tobiah of Xehemiah and his companions when they undertook to build the wall of Jerusalem: "AMiat do these feeble Jews?" we trust that our (Jod will enable us to lay foundations for many years. A committee appointed to prepare a letter in reference to needs of the general field, and for the lioard of Domestic Mis- sions, gives a long and interesting ])aper. Whatcom on Belling- ham Bay is described as ]ioint which at no distant day will be worth looking after. Port Townsend, the Port of Entry for the Northwest, thottgh not having a Presley terian, and Semiahmo near Frazier river, are mentioned as missionary possibilities. AVhidby Island, which is large, of great beattty and fertility, would welcome a missionary provided he is a man of good ability, Tllr Errctioii of Firslji/frrlrs 151 and A'ictoi'ia, a villaf;e on '^'an(-oii\'ei- Island, altlinn^li it is on British soil, has claims on the yonnR' American I'resbytery he- canse there are in the immediate \icinity a few Scotch i)eople who are building' a I'resbyterian clnirch, but who ha\e no min- ister. Seattle is the last to be named, as haviTig a small pojiula- tion, end)racin,<;' about two hundred souls. lIo\\e\'er, if expecta- tions concerninii' emigration shall be half realized there will be a demand for a missionary, or at least for a ]jart of his time, and the lots now jiromised for a liuilding \\'ill lie secured. There is no douht but that the village has a commodious harboi- and there is a good and extensive farming country lying contiguous to the settlement. On June 3(lth, ISGO, the minute is umde that the I'l-esbytery had become disorganized by the death of l!e\'. (i. W. (ioodell, ;ind resolutions concerning the decease of the Pi-esliyter were read and adopted. Eev. (Joodell was the first of our jtioneer missionaries on Puget Sound to fall and the business of the Presbytery could not be resumed until the arrival of Rev. P. J. Evans ol' the Pi'es- bytery of Allegheny, Synod of Pennsylvania. The First Stated CJerl; of a Preshiitrrji in the Xort]iiref:t. Eev. (jeorge Washington Sloan was born at Limestone, (Mar- ion County, Pennsylvania, August -W. lS2."j, and died at East Brady, Pennsylvania, July 22, lOOO. Tie prepared for college at Elders Eidge Academy and attended Jefferson < 'ollege, but before graduation was called to the ])i-incii)a]shi]i of the I>ucjuesue High School, Pittsburg, which jiosition he held with marked ability un- til he decided to enter the Western Theological Seminary of Alle- gheny City or from which institution he was graduated in the class of 1858. lie received the appointment as missionary for Washington Territory by the lioard of Domestic ilissions and the same year located at Steilacoom, Washington. During the sixteen years of his pioneer laliors on this coast his salaiw was insufficient to sujiport his family, but he was able to suppliment his income by work as a civil engineer. He was greatly assisted in this labor by a gift of a first-class oulfit of sur- veying instruments from Mr. AA'm. Thaw of Pittsburgh. Eev. Sloan was well (pialilied for frontier missionary work with all its hardships. For sonie time he preached regularly at 15li History of the Synod of Washington Steilacoom and White River each Sabbath by traveling on horse- back along the trail in the woods for twenty miles or more, and he labored not only among tlie white settlers but devoted much time to the work of christianizing the Indians. In a memorial sermon delivered in the First Presbyterian Cihiirch of East Bradv, Pennsvlvania, bv Rev. J. K. McKallip, ■V Kev. O. W. Sloan. D. !»., on Sabbath, Angust 2Ci, 1900, we find these words: ''Rev. Sloan sprang from a stnrdy stock of ancestors. The Sloans were a i-ace of physical giants and leaders of men. The grandfather, (Japt. John Sloan, was the famons pioneer Indian tighter of this region. His father was the lion. John Sloan, a member of the legislature from this district, and a ])rince of hospitality. Bro. Geoi'ge Sloan fell heir to the ancestral vigor of body and force of character. His physical and mental ])Owers were remai-kably '^* 154 Historij of the Hyiiocl of Washington. well preserved down to the very last. Life had grown sweeter with the passage of the seventy-five active and eventful years." Rev. Sloan was the first man elected to the office of Stated Clerk in the first Presbytery organized in the Northwest. His minutes were neatly and accurately kept and are now in the care of the Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Seattle. The First Call to the Pastoral Offiee in Washinr/ton. At a meeting of the Presbytery of Puget Sound on board the steamer Eliza Anderson off Whidby Island on March G, ISGl, the Stated Clerk reported a call from the Presbyterian Church of Olympia for the pastoral services of Rev. R. J. Evans of Cham- bers Prairie. In it Olympia is mentioned as the place of the first importance in the Territory and having the largest number of in- habitants. The call is signed by two elders, (t. F. Boynton and A. W. Stewart, and nine other members, T. M. Reed, D. C. Beatty, Carrie Dunlap, Phoebe Judson, E. H. Reed, PI. C. Brown, L. I). Hall, B. P. Yantis, and S. T. Blankenshi]i. The call was accepted and Rev. R. J. Evans served the church as pastor until his death in ISG^J. On March G, 1863, the following churches and their member- ship are rex)orted : (jrand Mound and Chehalis, 17; Chambers Prairie, 4 ; Olympia, 24 ; Steilacoom, 4, and AYhidby Island, 7. The brethren had several jdaces for holding religious services in addition to the above mentioned. The PresJjyteiij of Idaho. This was the first or pioneer Presbytery erected in that vast Inland Empire lying between the Rocky Mountains on the east and the Cascade Mountains on the west. The Committee on Bills and Overtures of the Synod of the Co- lumbia, in session in Portland, on October 5, 1878, reported the reception of Overture No. 1! fi'om the Presbytery of Puget Sound ; also a memorial from the ministers and elders of the churches in eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Idaho, ha\ing reference to the erection of a new Presbytery to be called the Presbytery of Idaho ; and to include the Territoi'y of Idaho, the counties of Stevens, Whitnuin, Columbia, and Walla AA'alla, in the territory of Washington, also the counties of Umatilla, Grant, Union and The Hrccti())i of Prc^hi/teries 155 Baker in Ove'^ou. The new Presbytery to be composed of tlie I'ol- lowiug members, viz. : Revs. Henry T. Cowley, Thomas ^I. IJoyd, Eobert IJoyd, Calvin E. Shiebls, and James F. Knowles, wilh the following clnirches within said lionnds, viz.: Spolcane Fulls (In- dian), La])wai (Indian), Kamiah (Indian), AVaitsbnrg, Walla AA'alla, AVeston, and Boise City. The committee recommended rhat Hynod erect and constitute said I'resbytery, and to this end, that the lirst meeting be directed to be held with the First I'resbyterian (.'hnrch of Walla Walla on the first Tuesday of Ajtril, ISTO, at 7:30 o'clock V. M., to be opened with a sermon by Kev. James F. Knowles, or in his ab- sence by tlie oldest minister present, who shall preside until a moderator be chosen. The recommendation of the committee was approved and it was ordered that the foregoing steps be taken for the erection of the new Presbytery. First Ileetiufi. In conformity with the above instruction of the Synod of the Columbia, the Presbytery of Idaho convened in the city of AValla Walla, Washington Territory, on Tuesday, April 1, 1870, in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and a sermon was ]ireached by Eev. James F. Knowles from John V.\-:-l — "Then the disciples looked one on another doubting of Avhoni he s])ake."" After the constituting prayer the folh>wing oflicers were elected: ^lodera- tor, James F. Knowles; Stated (.'lerk and Treasurer, Thomas M. Boyd ; Temporary Clerk, Calvin E. Shields. The roll was made out and is as follows: Ministers. Churches. Elders. James F. Knowles Boise City. Thomas M. Boyd- Waitslmrg. S. H. Erwin. Eobert Boyd .Walla Walla and Weston. i l^ajiwai ] Calvin E. Shields J Kamiah [■ ( Sjiokane FallsJ Henry T. Cowley- Indian. Extracts. — Rev. Eobt. T!oyd made a report as chairman of committee of arrangements and the report. ]5C Hintori/ of the f^ynod of M'dHhliifiton The Bev. H. W. Eagan of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and Rev. W. (t. Simpson of the Methodist Episcopal Church, being present, were invited to sit as corresponding mem- bers. The Rev. George L. Deti'enbangh presented a certificate of dis- mi.ssion and recommendation from the I'resbvtery of Redstone, Synod of Pennsylvania, and requested that he may be received as a member of this Presbytery. The certificate having been read was found to be in order, the Rev. George L. Deffenbaugh was re- ceived according to his request. He had been commissioned by the Board to labor among the Nez Perces. The following named Nez Perce licentiates were taken under care of Presbytery: Robert T\'illianis, Archie B. Lawyer and James Hines. Presbytery directed that the name of Rev. Warren Norton, H. R., be added to the roll of ministers. The churches of Union, Oregon, and Dayton, Washington Ter- ritory, having been recently organized, were taken under the care of Presbytery and their names entered upon the roll of churches. Robert Williams was ordained to the Gospel ministry; he was the first ordained minister of the Nez Perce brethren. He had been licensed to preach by the Presbytery of Oregon. As chairman of tlie committee on arrangements. Rev. Robert Boyd presented his report which was adopted. The first church of Avhite members organized in this Pres bytery was that of Walla Walla, Washington, with nineteen mem- bers, on November 11, 1877, and the second, that of Weston, Ore- gon, on November 18, 1877, Avith seven members. Both organiza- tions were effected by Rev. Robert Boyd, with the assistance of Rev. H. W. Stratton ; the third was that of Waitsburg, Washing- ton, which was organized March 17, 1878, by Rev. T. M. Boyd, as- sisted by Rev. Robert Boyd, with a membership of nineteen. The church of Boise City was organized during the winter of 1878-1879 by Rev. H. W. Stratton, Synodical Missionary, with twenty members. Rev. James Knowles was the first pastor and I'cmained but one year. When the Synod of Utah was erected by the General Assembly the church of Boise Avas transferred to the Presbytery of Wood River within the bounds of that Synod. Rev. C. R. Shields reported at the first meeting of the Presby- tery the organization of the church of TTnion, Oregon, Avith eleven The. Erection of Freshijteries 157 members. Mr. Shields was graduated from Princeton College in the class of 1875 and Princeton Theological Seminary in the class of 1878 and immediately came west with his wife and commenced work in Grande Ronde Valley, although there were several Pres- bj^terians in the Valley, no steps had been taken towards forming a church. This church was exceedingly fortunate in the efliciency of its eldership of such men as llr. M. E. Walker and later !Mi'. W. C. Baird and Mr. Robert Eakin. Rev. Shields preached at other points in the 'S'alley and in 1880 effected an organization at Summerville with fourteen members. In 1885 the pastoral rela- tion was dissolved between him and the church of Union and he entered the Wallowa valley, where he organized the churches of Joseph with tweh-e, Shiloh with elleven, and Lostine with five members, resitectively. Rev. Shields accomjilished a good work in this Presbytery. He was a devoted pastor, a strong scriptural preacher, and a faithful Presbyter. He removed in late years to the Presbytery of Spo- kane, where he was equally zealous and successful in the cause of the Master. The Preshytery of Olympia. The present Presbytery of Olympia was erected on October 1, 1889, by the Synod of the Columbia, in session at Pendleton, Ore- gon, in response to an overture from the Presbytery of Puget Sound. The new Presbytery embraced the ten counties of Wash- ington-Pierce, Thurston, Jlason, Chehalis, Lewis, Pacific, <.'ow- litz, Wahkiakum, Clark, and Skamania. The ministers were : ^^'. B. Lee, D.D., A. H. Lackey, D.D., Thomas MacGuire, J. R. Tliomp- son, D.D., M. G. Mann, W. A. Mackey, D.D., H. T. White, W. P>. AVilliams, T. Jiroulliette, J. A. C. iMcCoy, M. T)., A. G. Boyd, Angus McKenzie, F. H. Fruiht, J. Osmond, Robert Cruckshank, D.D., D. J. Parker, J. C. Willert, and David Thomas. The churches were : Olympia, Tacoma First, Tacoma Second, Tacoma Third, Puy- allup, Puyallup Indian, Xesqually, Chehalis, Vancouver, Cha- halis Indian, Toledo, Hocfuiam, Montesano, Cosmopolis, Aber- deen, Wynooche Napavine, Ainslie, Kelso, Freeport, Union Ridge, Camas, St. Johns, Fourth Plain, Cedar Creek, Woodland, South Union, Lincoln Creek, Wilkeson, and Carbonado. By this action the Presbvtery of Puget Sound was divided so that its northern 158 Hlstorii of Hie H/jnod of Washington half remaiued the same and its southern half became the Pres- bytery of Olympia. New churches and auxiliary societies soon appear. On Octo- ber 7, 1890, the first Woman's Missionary Society is reported to Presbytery. The following churches were enrolled : April 14, 1891, the First Church of North Bend, with thirteen members, and H. E, McNeil as elder; and Tenino, Avith nine members, and Albert W. Butcher as elder. November 23, 1S92, the church of Wilkeson, with twenty-one members and two elders, and Ocean Park, eleven members. On A]»ril 11, 1900, the church of Vaughn, with eight members, June 23, 1903, having eleven members and two elders ; and on October 10, 1901, the Bethany cliurch of Ta- coma, Avith thirty-three members, three elders and three trustees. During the past year the following churches have been organ- ized: Minnehaha, East Hoquiam, Mineral, Wabash, and Fife. This Presbytery now embraces a very small portion of the territory of tlie original Presbytery of Olympia, and yet it has a great field for labor. Presbyteries of Spolcane and Walla Walla. At the first meeting of the Synod of Washing-ton in session in the First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma, Washington, Octo- ber 9-13, 1890, the Presbytery of Idaho overtured the Synod to erect out of its bounds two Presbyteries, to be known as the Pres- bytery of Spokane and the Presbytery of Walla Walla; the former to consist of those counties in Idaho known as Kootenai and Shoshone, and those in AA'ashington known as Spokane, Lin- coln, Douglas and Stevens ; and the latter to consist of those coun- ties in Idaho knoAvn as Latah, Nez Perces and Idaho, and those in Washington known as Walla Walla, Whitman, Adams, Gar- field, Franklin, Asotin, and Columbia. According to this division the Presbytery of Spokane would include the following churches: First Church of Sjtokane Falls, Coeur d'Alene, Rockford, Spangle, Brentz, Spokane River, Will- pinit, Davenport, IMinnie Falls Egypt, Centenary, Westminster, Post Falls, and Rathdrum ; with the following ministers: T. G. Watson, II. W. Stratton, G. L. Deffenbaugh, W. C. Beebe, A. P,. Cort, Silas Whitman, H. H. ]\IcMillan, J. A. McArthur, James Hiues, P. M. Jamieson, aiul T. J. Lamont. The Election of I'resbjiferief; l.jO Tlie Presbytery of Walla 'S'N'alla would einljrace the following cliiirclies: Moscow, Walla Walla, Kamiali, Xortli Fork, Lajjwai, Prescott, Meadow Creek, Waitsbiirg, Lewiston, Mount Idaho, Rosalia, Elberton, and Kendriek ; with the following ministers: Alexander Adair, T. M. Gunn, Robert Williams, Archie B. Law- yer, ^Mlliam Wheeler, Peter Lindsley, Isam Wheelis, D. TJ. Allen, Enoch Pond, E. M. Sharj). and Seth Cook. The report of the comn]ittee on this overture was adopted. It was directed that the Presbytery of Spokane meet in the Centenary Church at Spokane Falls, October 20, ISIIO, at 7:3(1 p. m., and be oiiened with a sermon liy Rev. J. A. ilcArthur, who shall preside till a ^loderator is elected, or in case of his absence, the oldest resident minister jii-esent shall perform these duties; and that the Presbytery of Walla AValla meet in the Presbyterian Church at Prescott, October 20, 1890, at 7:30 p. m.; Rev. Alex- ander Adair to preach the ojiening sermon and preside until a Moderator is elected, or in case of his absence the oldest resident minister j}resent shall perform these duties. That the Presbytery of Walla ^\'alla lie declared the legal suc- cessor of the Presbytery of Idaho, except in those churches and properties in Sjiokane Presbytery in which case it shall be de- clared the legal successor. It was also directed that the Presbytery of Walla Walla meet in the Presbyterian Church at Prescott, October 20, at 7 :30 p. m. ; Rev. Alexander Adair to yn-each the opening sermon and pre- side until a Moderator is elected, or in case of his absence the oldest resident minister present shall perform these duties. (See minutes of S. of "W. 1890, I'ages 1.5 and 17.) In accordance with the above decrees of the Synod the Pres- bytery of Spokane met in the Centenary Church of Spokane, Mon- day, October 20, 1890, at 7:30 p. m. Rev. John A, McArthur, the minister appointed to preach the sermon and constitute the Presbytery, not being present, the Rev. T. G. Watson, the oldest minister in ordination present, per- formed those offices. His sermon was based upon the words found in Eph. 2 :8, — ''For by grace are ye saved through faith and that not of yourselves : it is the gift of God." After the sermon Re\'. Watson gave a brief history of the movement ending in the division of the Presbyteiw of Idaho and 160 Hiatory of the ^ynod of Washington the formation of the two new Presbyteries, and offered the consti- tuting prayer. Eev. W. 0. Beebe was chosen temporary clerk. The roll was made out and is as follows: Ministers. Churches. Elders. T. G. Watson Spokane-First. Nelson Holnian H. W. Stratton . Coeur d'Alene. G. L. Deffenbaugh Eockford. W. C. Beebe Westminster. J. M. Powell Philip Jamieson Centenary. W. F. McKay T. J. Lamont Kathdrum. Adolf Post T. G. Watson was elected Moderator and Rev. G. L. Deffen- baugh Stated Clerk. Revs. Prof. Woods of the Synod of Ontario, and Donald Ross of the Synod of Columbia, being present, were invited to sit as corresponding members. The Presbytery adjourned to meet at 9 a. m. on the following morning. The Presbytery of Walla Walla met for organization in the First Presbyterian Church of Prescott, Washington, October 20, 1890, at 7 :30 p. m. Rev. T. M. Gunn, S. M., being the oldest resident minister pre.sent, preached the opening sermon and then constituted the Presbytery with prayer. The roll call showed the following min- isters present : Rev. T. M. Gunn, Rev. I. Wheelis, Rev. Seth Cook, Rev. E. M. Sharp ; absent ministers, Alexander Adair, Robert Williams, Archie Lawyer, William Wlieeler, Peter Lindsley, D. D. Allen, Enoch Pond, and James Hines ; licentiates absent, Robert Parsons and Moses Monteith. Of the churches I'rescott responded to the roll call with El- der S. H. Edwin, and Elder Hart was also present. On motion the oflicers of the Presbytery were chosen by bal- lot without nominations. Rev. T. M. Gunn was elected Modera- tor and Rev. E. M. Sharp Stated C'lerk. Committee on Standing- Rules reported ; the report was adopted and the Standing Rules ordered printed. Adjourned with prayer until 8 :30 a. m., October 21st. The Erection of Presh//terics 101 The PresJjyterij of Central Wfishine/toii . and Sijnodieal Boundaries. The Committee on Bills and Overtnres ot the (general Assem- bly of 1901 reported Overtnre No. 54, from the Synod of Wash- ington, with the certificate of concurrence of the Synod of Ore- gon therein, on the boundaries of said Synods, and also Overture No. 214, from the Presbytery of Puget Sound, asking for the crea- tion of a new Presbytery, containing churches some of which now belong to the Synod of AYashington and some to the Synod of Oregon. The committee recommended the following action, which was adopted : Be it enacted — 1. That the boundaries of the Synods of Oregon and ^A'ash- ington be changed by talking from the former and adding to the latter a part of the Synod of Oregon, as at present constituted, which lies within the boundaries of the State of Washington. 2. That a new Presbytery be and is hereby erected, embrac- ing the ministers and churches in the three counties of Kittitas, Yakima, and Klikitat, in the State of Washington, said new Presbytery to be known as the Presbytery of Central Washing- ton, and to be subject to the jurisdiction of the Synod of Wash- ington. 3. That tlie Rev. James 31. Thompson of North Yakima be and he is hereby appointed to convene said Presbytery for organ- ization, report to be promptly made to the Assembly and Synod. 4. That to care for the Home Mission work within the bounds of the new Presbytery until it can be legally constituted, the following are appointed a committee on Home Missions : Rev. James M. Thompson, Chairman ; Ministers, David Blythe and Frank L. Hayden, D.D. ; Elders, W. C. Dudley and Hugh Sin- clair. (G. A. Minutes 1901. Page SS9. ) In compliance with the action of the General Assembly the Presbytery of Central Washington met in the Presbyterian Church in North Yakima at 10 :00 a. m., September 29, 1901. After the devotional exercises conducted by Rev. James M. Thompson, as convener, the enabling act of the General Assem- bly was read and the Presbytery was constituted by prayer. UV2 Hhtorii of the Hi/iiod of WushiiKjtoii The following ministers were present: James M. Thompson, A. F. McLean, F. L. Hayden, D.I)., and Jackson K. Buchanan. The following ministers Avere absent: David Elyth and John 0. Tem- ]ileton. The following churches were represented, viz.: First T'resbyterian Clmrch of North Yakima, by W. B. Dudley; Cleve- land, by T. N. Talbert; Ellensburg, by Jacob Salladay. Rev. James M. Thompson was elected Moderator and Rev. F. L. Haydeu Stated Clerk. Rev. John E. Day presented his letter of dismission from the Presbytery of Great Falls, Montana, and requested to be received as a member of the Presbytery. His letter was read and found to be in order and on motion the brother was received and his name enrolled. At the afternoon session Rev. David Blyth was present and the committee, on Home Missions, appointed by General Assem- bly, of which he was a member, reported concerning the fields of Goldendale, Cleveland and Dot, Centerville and Glenwood, Ros- lyn, Cle Elum, Natches, Parker, Moxey and Sunnyside: also upon new work within the bounds of the new Presbytery with recom- mendations. The report was adopted and the recommendations approved. The new Presbytery found a large and growing field for labor. The Preshyteru of BeUingham. At the meeting of Synod in Walla Walla, Washington, Octo- ber 5, 1906, the stated clerk of the Presbytery of BeUingham re- ported that in compliance with the Enabling Act of Synod granted October 5, 1905, the Presbytery of BeUingham was organ- ized in the Presbyterian Church of Fairhaven, October 24, 1905, consisting of ministers and churches in the counties of Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan, and that portion of Chelan formerly within the bounds of the Presbytery of Puget Sound. Tt consists of the following churches, viz. : Acme, Anacortes. BeUingham, Bethany, Cashmere, Clearbrook, Deming, Everson, Fairhaven, Kendall, Maple Falls, Nooksack, Sedro-Woolley and Wenatcliee — 14. Also the following minislers were enrolled, viz.: William A. Sample, D.D., James A. Laurie, Thomas M. Gunn, D.D., Fred- The Erection of PrcHhijicries l erick Harvey, Beveridjre K. McElmon, James Thomson, George H. Haystead and Walter A. Stevenson, Ph. D — 8. This agrees with the list of churches set oii liy the Synod with the exception of Friday Harbor and Imniannel, which were al- loAved to remain in the Presbytery of Puget Sonnd. at their re- quest; also, as to the list of ministers, Kevs. B. F. Miller and Or- lando M. Gillette did not appear. The report was accepted and adopted. This report should have stated that Pev. T. M. Gunn, D.D., preached the opening sermon, constituted Presbytery with prayer, and presided until after the election of the Moderator; and that Rev. B. K. JIcElmon was chosen Moderator and Kev. George H. Haystead, Stated Clerk. (Min. S. of W. 190.T and 190G, Page 421.) Transfer of Snohoiuish County from Puget Sound Preslytery to that of BelUnf/ham. At Synod in session on Friday, October 2, 1908, in Ellensburg, the Committee on Bills and Overtures reported a joint overture and memorial from the Presbyteries of Bellinghara and Puget Sound asking for the transfer of Snohomish County, Washington, from the Presbytery of Puget Sound to the Presbytery of Belling- ham, including the churches of Everett, Mukilteo, Snohomish, and Stanwood — four; and the following ministers, \iz. : Eev. Felix S. Thomas, Rev. Herbert Thomson, and Rev. Arthur B. Van /ante — three. The overture was recommended by the committee and the report was adopted by the Synod. (Min. S. of W. 1908, Page 17.) Tlie Preshijteri/ of Wcnatehee. The Presbytery of Wenatchee was formed under the terms of an Enabling Act passed at the meeting of the Synod of Wash- ington held at Tacoma. October 3-G, 1907. This Act set apart the following churches and ministers previously belonging to the Presbyteries of Spokane and Bellingham to form the new organ- ization : Bridgeport, Cashmere, Coulee City, Okanogan, Omak, Quincy, St. Andrews, A"\'aterville, Wenatchee, and Wilson (I'reek. Rev. Thomas H. .Vtkinson, John W. Berger, Herbert M. Course, John P.. Ferguson, Wm. H. Hoole, Jas. Howell, Walter 1C4 HiHtory of the Sijiiod of Washington C. Jones, John A. McArthur, Irving T. Eaab, and Jas. Thomson, Jr., in the counties ol' Clielan, Douglas and Okanogan. In accordance with this authorization the first meeting of the Presbytery of Wenatehee was held in the First Church of We- natchee, Tuesday evening. October 2d, 1907, at 7:30 p. ni. Eev. Irving T. Eaab offered the opening prayer, Eev. Jas. Thomson, Jr., read the Scripture (1st Thess., 5th Chapter), and Eev. Walter C. Jones preached the opening sermon from 1st Thess., 5:21, and constituted the new Presbytery with prayer. There were present six ministers ; and Elders F. F. Eexford, H. S. Irwin, C. C. Led- better, O. G. Fish, and D. Urquhart. Kev. John P.erger was elected Moderator and Eev. Herbert M. Course Stated Clerk. The first Commissioners to the General Assembly were Eev. H. M. r. G. W. Price, William Allen, Robert Bruce, Hugh Sinclair, L. W. Ballard. The Prcshyterij of Idaho. Ministers: Alex. Adair, Thomas G. "Watson, Howard W. Stratton, T. M. Gunn, G. L. Deffenbaugh, W. C. Beebe, Robt. AVilliams, A. B. Cort, A. B. Lawyer, Silas Whitman, William AA'heelan, H. H. McMillan, J. A. McArthur, Peter Lindsley, James Hines, Isam Wheelis, I). D. Allen, Enoch Pond, P. M. Jamieson, Thomas J. Lamont and Seth Cook. Licentiates: Robert Parsons, Moses Monteith. Churches : Moscow, Spokane Falls First, Walla Walla, Coeur d'Alene, Rockford, Mt. Idaho, Sherman, Miles, Walker's Prairie, Cameron, Davenport, Lewiston, Cameron, Prescott, Elberton, Cot- tonwood, Spokane Falls, Indian, AVaitsburg, Mt. Idaho, Spangle, Kamiah, Brents, Spokane River, Wellpinuit, North Fork, Minnie Falls, Egypt, Lapwai, Jleadow Creek, Rathdrum, Post Falls, and Rosalia. Elders present: E. H. Erwin and E. J. Storms. Preshytery of Olyiiiiiia. Ministers: J. Osmond. R. Cruikshanks, D. D., G. W. Sloan, AY. B. Lee, D. D., A. H. Lackey, D. D., David Thomas, Thomas McGuire, J. R. Thompson, D. D., AY. B. AYilliams, M. G. Mann, J. A. C. McCoy, M. D., B. L. Aldrich, A. G. Boyd, H. White, A. McKenzie, F. LI. Smith, J. C. Willert, F. F. Young, J. T. Glover, L. R. Smith, D. Dunlap, J. AY. Tait, R. N. Toms and F. H. Fruiht. Churches: Tacoma Third, Montesano, AYyuooche, Aberdeen, Carbonado, Wilkeson, Tacoma Second, Vancouver, Chehalis, Nis- qually Second, Pnyallup Indian, Phehalis Indian, Hoquiam, St. John's, Cosmopolis, Union Ridge, AA'oodland, I'uyallup, Gig Har- Tlic Bynods 111 bor, Eosedale, Castle Rock, South Bend. Fourth Plain, Cedar Creek, Centralia First, Olympia, Bonth Union, Tacoma First, Lincoln Creek and Toledo. Elders: Sam'l Hoke, T). II. Mullen, M. Stewart, S. Campbell, Allen Duffin, F. Young, A. Matthews, E. S. Prentice, N. C. Hays and Charles Shepherd. It appears from the minutes that the Presbytery of Alaska was not represented. After the roll was completed Rev. G. F. ^"S'hitworth, D. 1)., was elected Moderator and a committee was appointed to nom- inate the stated and jjermanent clerks. On the nest moring this committee reported the names of Rev. J. C. Willert for stated clerk and Rev. Geo. L. Delfenbaugh for permanent clerk. This report was adopted. Thus our Synod took its place in the sister- hood of Svnods of the mother Assembly. Rev. E. A. WaUier, Stated Clerk of the Synod of Washington. 178 Eistorii of the Hynod of Washington SYifOD OF WASHINGTON. Succession of Moderators and Clerks. Place Year. of Meeting. Moderator. Presbytery. 1890 Tacoma G. P. Whitworth, D. D Puget Sound. 1891 Spokane ..Thomas MacGuire ...Olympia. 1892 Seattle William H. Cornett Spokane. 1893 Spokane Alexander H. Adair Walla Walla. 1894 Vancouver Wm. A. Mackay, D. D Puget Sound. 1895 Tacoma -..- Alex. H. Lackey, D. D Olympia. 1896 Moscow, Idaho. ..John A. McArthur... ...Spokane. 1897 Seattle -D. 0. Ghormley, D. D Walla Walla. 1898 Spokane ...William A. Major, D. D Puget Sound. 1899 Skagway, Alaska.John C. Willert Olympia. 1900 Tacoma G. Wm. Gibony, D. D ...Spokane. 1901 Lewiston, Idaho. .David Blythe Central Washington. 1902 Whatcom William Kirkhope Walla Walla. 1903 North Yakima... John P. Hartman, Esq Puget Sound. 1904 Davenport -.- James H. Condit Alaska. 1905 Hoquiam Arthur H. Barnhisel Olympia. 1906 Walla Walla Samuel M. Ware, D. D Spokane. 1907 Tacoma Frank L. Hayden, D. D Central Washington. 1908 Ellensburg Mark A. Matthews, D. D Seattle. Stated Clerk. 1890 John C. Willert. 1898 James V. Milligan. 1901 Eugene A. Walker. Permanent Clerk. 1890 George L. Deffenbaugh. 1891 Thomas M. Boyd. 1892 Alex. H. Lackay, D. D. 1901 Charles J. Godsman. 1903 S. Alexander George. The Synods 179 Sij nodical Missionaries. Eev. Howard Stratton was the Synodical missionary for the Syuod of the Columbia in 1S78-1879. Re\-. Robert W. Hill, D. T>., was born in New York City. He was graduated from Union Theological Seminary, New York, Kev. Robert W. Hill, D. D. 1878, and ordained in May of the same year by the Presbytery of Xew Y'ork. He served the following churches: Martinsburg, 187G-S0, and the First Presbyterian Church of Salem, Ore., 1878- 1881. He was Professor of Mental, Moral and Natural Science in T\'illamette University, 1880-1881. He was the Synodical Mission- firy of the Synod of the Columbia, 1885-1887, and Synodical mis- sionary for the Indian Territory and Oklahoma, 1887-1895. 180 History of the Hynod of Washingtoh Key. Thomas M. Ginin, D. D., was born in Shelby County, Kentucky. He was graduated from Dickinson College, Pennsyl- vania, in 1860, and he studied theology privately. He was licensed March, 1868, and ordained in April. 18GS, by the Presbytery of Louisville. He has served the following churches: Munfordville, Rev. Thomas M, Gunn, D. D. Kentucky, for three years; Grandridge, 111., five years; Braidwood, 111., two years; First Presbyterian Church of Joliet, 111., for eight years ; Walla Walla, Wash., for two years, and was Synod- ical Missionary of the Synod of the Columbia 1887-1890, and of the Synod of Washington 1890-1899. He received the degree of D. D. from Whitman College. The Synods 181 Rev. David O. Glioniiley, D. D., was born at Huntsville, Ohio. He was graduated from the Wooster T^niversity, Ohio, in 187G, and from the Princeton Theological Seminary in 1882. He was licensed and ordained May 8, 1882, by the Presbytery of Belle- Rev. D. O. Ghormley, D. D. fontaine, and served the following churches as pastor: Third Presbyterian Church of Portland, Ore., 1882-1894, and First Pres- byterian Church of Moscow, Idaho, 1891-1901. He was the stated clerk of the Presbytery of Walla V\'alla, and has been the Synod- ical Missionary of the Synod of Washington since Xov. 1, 1901. CHAPTER VII. SABBATH SCHOOL MISSIONAEIES AND PASTORS AT LARGE. Siihlxith School Missionaries >Synod of Washinf/ton. Hcliools Missiouaiies. Pivshi/terij. Term. Orfimiized. W. B. Williams- 01 vmpia 1894-190.T 91 <;iias. Shepherd Puget Sound _ 1894-190.5 150 Chas. Phipps Spokane 1S94-190.5 103 M. G. Mann Walla Walla _ 1804-1897-1900 74 W.O.Forbes Walla Walla 1902-1908 6r, Owen Jones Pnget Sound 1905-1908 41 K. M. Hood __ _ ^Valla Walla _ 1905 5 J. S. Howard - Spokane - 1905-1907 20 Jas. Thomson Bellingham . 1906-1908 8 Z. A\'. Commerford .. -Olympia - 190G Geo. Hageman Spokane - -- 1907-1908 19 F. H. MixselL- Olympia 1907-1908 13 Presbyterian churches organized as results of these schools since 1887, 63. Church property acquired by the Presbyterian Church as result of this work, .|100,000 (estimated). Churches of other denominations organized as result of this •work, 21. Sahbath Scliool Missions. BY REV. OWEN .TONES. The number of Sabbath School members in the Presbytery of Puget Sound (now Presbytery of Seattle) in the year 1905 was .5,449. The Presbytery then included many of the churches thai now make up the Presbytery of Bellingham and Wenatcliee, though we have still within our care Kitsap and Clallam coun- ties, Avith a very small population as yet. Our chief work lies in i^dhhatli Hdtool MiHftioruirics mid Pastors at Larions of the northern ])art of the state, going on foot from honse to honse, and Avhercver lie entered it was his custom to read the Scriptures and present the cause of his Master and pray with tlieni. His services were most acceptable wherever he went, and liis removal by illness and death was a great loss to the Preslivterv. cuAPT]]it ^'L^. INDIAN, CHINESE, AND JAPANESE MISSIONS. Churches, Sfiiiistcrs and Missionaries! Connected with the Nez Pcrcc Mission, 1S72-1S,SS. BY UEV. i;. L. IlEFFKXnAUOII. Previous to liie nieetint; of the I'resbyterv of Oregon at Lap- wai in June, ISTii, the Nez Perce . '73, 70 years." Rev. Ainslie left La]iwai without carrying out the instructions of Presbytery. At the earnest request of the people, Eev. ^\'. J. Monteith, living with his son. Agent John ]'.. Monteitli, took charge of the work. Assisted hj Kev. D. F. ^IcFarland (husband of Mrs. McFarland of Alaska fame i , he dul>- organized the churcli on January 1, ]S70. These ministers Ijoth died at I.a])wai that same year, and were buried in the locust grove near the grave of Missionary Spalding. In the month of ^lay, 1S77, Ee\ . John E. Thompson 106 Histovji of the Fiynod of Washington visited Lapwai and held a series of meetings, resulting in several accessions to the church. Revs. Eobert Boyd and S. Hall Young also made brief visits in 1878 and held services. At Karaiah, after the death of Mr. Spalding. Kevs. Cowley, Martin, Norton and Fee, holding the position of government teacher in the order named, rendered valuable aid in conducting the affairs of the church. In 1879 Rev. Robert Williams, licensed by the Presby- tery of Oregon and ordained by the Presbytery of Idaho, was placed in charge of the church. Godly man that he was, he ex- erted a wonderful influence over his own people as well as over the members of other tribes whom he loved to visit and tell the wondrous story of the Cross. In the fall of 1874 Miss S. L. McBeth began at Lapwui her great work as missionary teacher. She was commissioned by the P>oard to teacli young men with special view to their being qual- ified to fill official positions in the church, and for entering upon the work of the ministry. Under her instruction and supervision lier pupils conducted the regular services of the church. October 28, 1879, she left Lapwai for Kamiah, spending the remainder of her life there and at Mt. Idaho, on the border of the reservation, whither her pupils followed her. Always feeble in body, her life hanging by a thread, as it were, she was spared to the work until she had succeeded in raising up a native ministry that has few, if any, equals among men brought up from heathenism. May 20, 1893, she passed on to enter upon the joys of the blessed. There was tlien great sorrow, especially among the Kamiah ]ieople, with whom she had spent the greater ])art of her term of faithful, loving service. October 12, 1879, Miss K. C. McBeth arrived at Lapwai under appointment from the Board as missionary teacher. Two weeks later she accom]ianied her sister to Kamiah, where she entered with zeal upon a too-long neglected work among the women. Her life and work have been a great lilessing to the peo]>le. ilany a home has been made brightei- and ]ia])pier by the wife and mother following out her instructions. In the Sabbath School she found jier forum, and her earnest words tliere have led many to "see the beauty of the Lord and to enquire in His temple." After spend- ing six busy years at Kannali, she I'eturned to Lapwai, where she lias done a grand work among the women, at the same time ren- dering valuable assistance to ministers, licentiates and elders MISS S. L. McBBTH From THE NEZ PERPES INDIANS By Kate C. McBeth C'opilii, 'S4 ) ; Rev. Peter Lindsley (ordained Oct. 'I't. "SI i ; Rev. "\A'illiam AMieeler (oi-dained April l!-', '831, and Rev. Robert Willianis (ordained Ajiril 2, 70). respectively. May 2pointed supply for La])wai church, with 254 members, until the sjn-ing meeting of Presbytery. By pre- vious arrangement. Rev, Silas W'hitmaii (ordained April 22, '83), should supply the Meadow Creek church, ^^'ith thirty-seven mem- bers, for a like period, rnstallatiou services were held as fol- lows : August 7, by Rev. T. M. Boyd and the missionary at Ka- niiah (248 members); f)ctober 23, by Rev. T. M. Gunn, T). !»., and the missionary at I'matilla (78 members I ; Octol)er 30, by Rev. A. B. Lawyer and the missionary at Xorth Fork (40 mem- bers i. All the jtulpits of the native churches being tilled by or- dained Nez Perce ministers, the missionary felt that his work was done, and in the following May, 1888, he left to take up mission work at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. After tweh'e years of ser- vice in that field, three years at the T'matilla Agency as superin- tendent of the Indian Boarding School, and eighteen months at Kettle Falls, lie was granted honorable retirement from the ac- tive work of the ministry by the Presbytery of Spokane. l^eali Bai/ Indian Mission Worlc. BY JIISS riELEN W. CLARK. The Congregationalists began work among the Xeah Bay In- dians in tlie early days, and if they had only continued it they might have been a Christian people now, for Christian work l'l)2 Hifftorij of the Hi/iiod of Wdshiiujfoii nmoiig tlie Indians is slow. After some years tliev were roUowed liy the E])isroiialiaiis, but they in turn, failing to reap the results they sought, forsook them. ifrs. ^A". S. Ladd of Portland, Oregon, adopted nie as her mis- sionary, and she has loyally and royally carried ont her pavt of the contract. The work began in the government school in Novendter, 1899, amid potlatches and dances which threatened to deafen me that lirst year. The young iieojile who were educated were going back to these things, and ^^'e had a revolution. J^ater on, through my eiforts, they were abolished, but were succeeded by the Shaker dance. As tliis is religious in its nature it can only be regulated, not abolished. It is a step higher, but no salvation in it, judged by God's Word. Shakerism is a mixture of Catholicism and Indianism and is much more pleasing to the flesh than revealed truth, yet the Lord has His own and will yet gather more to Himself. On coming here I advocated good roads, a council, and other needed clianges, and great improvements have been made in the village. The peo]de were very eager for the mission, but it was more for tlie looks than a real desire for the white man's religion. To one man who was urging me to build a "church house," I said: "But you seldom come.'' He replied: "I know, but everywhere 1 go among tlie Indians they have a church house, and we want to be like them." IMrs. Ladd urged the building of a chapel, for she said her days were shortening and she would like to see it done before she died. In 1002 the chapel and mission house were built at a cost of about SI, 800. The following summer a reading room was added to the chapel. The old people long held back, but during the past winter they have been attending and our chapel is filled every Sabbath luorning. We have one hundred and five on our roll in Sabbath School. The Shaker meetings have interfered somewhat witli our Bible class, for after the ser- vice many wish to see what is going on at the Shaker meeting. We have had many converts among the young people. Thir- teen have been baptized, and more Avould have been if I had not liiilidii M i.ssioiis : ]\'itil: for ()riciitel, library and bed rooms, c-alled the Presbyterian Dormitory, under the care of Rev. O. Tuouye. Here he holds services every Sabbath and Thursday evenings, but his special work is to meet tlie steamers from the Orient and provide comfortable lodgings for his countrymen ^^•ho come here as strangers. The seventy members of the church does nfit in- clude the membership secured by Kev. Tnouye. We also have a woman and children's department, conducted liy Mrs. Jennie Bigelow, an indefatigable and concecrated w(jrker. She has won her welcome into almost every Chinese home in the city by her gentle, tactful sympathy. 1 ml.™ - ■IP^^i^^^ wK^ ■^■m *''* t r h ^^^ ^ f#-|#^ iffl m m :::il -tii^'uj'iiii «^^^ :'^^ , 9 Cliurob. Members of llie Japanese Jlissioii of jSeisllLe First Church. Kev. Orio Inouye. Kev. Orio Inouye. Chinese Christian Family, Presbyterian Mission, Seattle. Girls' 3Iusic Class. ( lieunj;^ Fonff Chin. Bai>tizea Sept. 9, I'.iOC. CHAPTER IX. WHITWORTH COLLEGE, THE SYNODICAL COLLEGE. BY KX-PKESIDENT BARKNl) II. KltOEZE, D. D. Whitworth College is a iriomimeutal evidence of the hope and faith of evangelical (Jliristianity. The ]»ioneei"s of the Pacific Northwest were men of vision who saw the marvelous jtossibili- ties of the untrodden and nnexplored regions now dotted with the evidence of civilization in great cities and fertile and produc- tive farms. Dauntless, persistent, true to their great commis- sion which would brook no defeat, nor permit of any discourage- ment, they founded the first churches and institutions, both state and private, with the confidence that future growth both need and foster them for the culture and citizenship of the great commonwealths yet to come. Rev. George F. WhitT\'orth, D. D., was the pioneer to whom was chiefly due the organization of the college which bears his name. He was a native of England, a graduate of Hanover Col- lege, Indiana, and New Albany Theological Seminai'y, and was commissioned by the Board of Domestic Missions for Puget Sound. He crossed the plains by ox-team to Portland, Ore., and assisted in organizing the first Presbyterian church of that city, and in February, 18.54, came to Puget Sound. He organized the Presbyterian churches of Olympia, Chehalis, and the First of Se- attle, and rendered substantial aid in the establishment of the public school system, and was twice elected to the presidency of the State TJniversits'. Very largely through his efforts the Presbytery of Puget Sound appointed a committee in 1883 to organize and locate an academy. Mr. John M. Kincaid donated a tract of land at Sum- ner, and in December, 1883, Sumner Academy was organized and articles of incorporation drawn up. Mr. L. F. Thompson and Eev. <4eo. A. McKinley, both of Sumner, rendered invaluable service in securing the site and in raising funds for the erection of the first 210 History of the Bynod of Washington building. The first classes were held in the Presbyterian Church of Sumner, of which Eev. Geo. A. McKinlay was pastor. He did most of the teaching. The school maintained a struggling exist-, ence from 1884 to 1889 but was saved from extinction by the de- voted services of Eev. Scott and Eev. and Mrs. Eufus Patch. New life was manifested and the Board of Trustees voted to convert the academy into a college, naming the institution Whitworth, but the young college was destined to pass through the fire of un- told hardships and trials before it would demonstrate its Avorth and place in the building up of the great Northwest. When the academy was changed into a college, in 1890, Prof. Amos T. Pox was placed in charge as provisional president. In June of the same year the trustees formally elected the Eev. Cal- vin W. Stewart, D.D., of Pennsylvania, as president, and he im- mediately entered upon the duties of his office. Funds were se- cured, additions and improvements were made to the college building, the attendance increased rapidly, and a faculty of able teachers was employed. But the depression of 1893 led the college into a period of hardship and struggle. The inability of friends and patrons to give financial aid and to send their children to the college for their education, well nigh took its life. The presi- dent. Dr. Stewart, and Prof. Fox, with the encouragement and ac- tive interest of Dr. Whitworth, stood bravely by their posts and their fidelity and devotion enabled the college to weather the storm. In 1898 Dr. Stewart resigned the presidency, and was sent east upion the mission to secure funds for a larger Whit- worth. He was assigned, by the college board, the city of New York and contiguous territory, and in the following year suc- ceeded in securing valuable donations, one particularly to the amount of |50,000.00 from Mr. H. O. Armour, New York City, which was the largest cash sum ever given to a denominational college on the Pacific Coast. With this gift to the Board of Aid for Colleges and Academies of the Presbyterian Church, in trust for Whitworth College, the Board of Aid deemed it wise to change the location of the college from the small town of Sumner to one of the cities on the Puget Sound, as affording greater opportuni- ties and facilities for the education of the youth. After nearly a year of investigation of properties in different centers, the pres- ent valuable site, now comprising thirteen and one-half acres of beautiful residence property, in the north-end residence section of The HjjiiodicaJ College 211 Tacoma was chosen. The college was moved and relocated in Ta- coma in 1900, classes ])eing resumed in January of thai year. Before Dr. Stewart went east as financial agent Eev. Robert fioyd Avas called from a successful pastorate of seven years in Port Townsend to the presidency of the college and he served during the college year of 1S9S. rie found the institution in an exceedingly low condition but succeeded in tiding over a crisis in its history and thus rendered a valuable service until Mr. Armour came to the rescue by his handsome donations. In the act of relocation Mr. Franklin B. Ganlt, Ph. E>., was elected president and retained that office until August 1, 190.5, when Eev. Barend H. Kroeze, A. M. D.D., was elected president. The total benefactions of .Mr. H. O. Armour amounted to more than -1100,000, and enabled the college to improve its ])roperty, add needed equipment, and engage a stall of able professors and teachers. From the time of the relocation the college has made phenomenal growth, beginning with 20 students and six teachers, and growing to 234 students and 21 teachers in all the depart- ments. The college noAV possesses six large buildings, to-wit. : The Ladies' Hall, the original building purchased with the prop- erty from W. X. Coler, the most beautiful building of its kind in the whole Pacific northwest: The Mason Library, a gift of th^ city of Tacoma; the Lodge, or IMen's Hall, an accompanying build- ing with the Ladies' Hall : Olmsted Hall, the gift of Mrs. W. A. Olmsted, of Chicago, in tlie cause of missions, eventually to be used for a home of missionaries' children ; Er^^'in Hall, or Science Hall, the gift of :\rr. and Mrs. S. H. Erwin, of Prescott, ^'\'ash- ington, and the new Gymnasium and Literary Hall. These build- ings are thoroughly equipped with laboratories, library, appa- ratus, etc. The whole plant, except the Gymnasium, is heated from one plant with steam. The value of the college plant is about 1212,000. Gifts varying from |25,000 down have recently been secured through the indefatigable energy of President B. H. Kroeze, on the endowment, making the present endowment .$61,- 000 on the first .$100,000, and .|12,.'500 on the second $100,000. The college has been tlius far under the necessity of making per- sonal appeals and solicitations for its current budget, and is happy in the large and generous support it has been accorded by its many friends in the west and east. 212 Histoii/ (if tlir ,S 1/110(1 (if WdKhiiKiton Oliiislci.d Kail. The college control is vested in a board of trustees of 21 mem- bers, two-thirds of whom are adherents of the Presbyterian Ohnrch. Though a Presbyterian college, it is in no sense sectar- ian in its teaching, policy or administration. It stands for Ohris- tion education, seeking to emphasize the principles that make for strong, virile Christian character and sound scholarship. It has attracted to its trusteeship and advisory council of 100, men of large, generous purpose, strong scholarship, and noble leader- ship; and has secured men and women on its faculty, who are im- bued with the enlightenment of the Christ, and stand eminent in The Synodical College 21.: their line as sclidlars and educators. The college has grown to seven dejiartments. offering in the <.'ollege of Liberal Arts, the de- grees of A. B., B. S., and Ph. B. Jt now stands as the leading de- nominational college in the state of Washington, and with its stability assured, its character strong in the religious, moral and scholastic tone, the ideals of its founders established, it looks forward to the future Avith the highest hope and expectancy for large service in the scholai'ly citizenship of the state and north- west. CHAPTER X. THE SAMUEL AND JESSIE KENNEY PRESBYTERIAN HOME. The formal opening of this beautiful and commodious H(jme occurred on Washington's Birthday of this year with appropriate exercises. Mr. Samuel Kenney and his wife, Jessie Kenner, came to Se- attle in the early sixties. As a merchant tailor Mr. Kenney made some monej' and invested it in real estate. In time property in- creased in value, and they decided that they would devote the bulk of their fortune to a Home for aged peojjle. They were charter members of the First Presbyterian Church of Seattle, which was organized in 18G9. Mr. Kenney was the first elder elected, and served for many years as such. The Home at Lincoln Beach, near Seattle, has an ideal loca- tion and is a worthy monument to the memory of the geuerous donors. It will not only prove to be of great usefulness in pro- viding a hospitable home for the aged and enfeebled ones during their closing days, but it will also furnish a noble incentive for others to follow the excellent example of Mr. and Mrs. Kenney. The Home cost about $100,000, is built of brick and in a large measure is fireproof. The structure is as cozy and comfortable as it is substantial. The parlors, reading rooms and large sun porches are features of the new Home. In the summer time the glass-enclosed porches can be converted into open air verandas and during the winter they are heated. The whole building is most complete in all its appointments. The trustees are Messrs. W. R. Ballard, R. H. Denny, E. S. Osborne, F. H. Whitworth and Alexander flyers. Mr. Myers, who is Secretary of the Board, recently said: "We tope to avoid the necessity of asking the pul)lie for aid in supporting the Home. Already we have been mentioned as the Ijeneflciary in several wills, and suppose the number will gradually increase." CHAPTER XI. REUNION AND UNION WITH THE CUMBERLAND PRES- BYTERIAN CHURCH. For the full proceedings see the minutes of the General As- sembly of 1906, pages 137-153, also minutes of the General As- sembly of 1907, pages 140-170. EnaMing Act for the Synod of Washington. Be it and it is hereby enacted by the General Assembly : 1. That the part of the Mynod of Oregon — A, lying within the State of Washington be and is hereby transferred to the Synod of Washington, which Synod is continued and shall include all the Presbyteries and parts of Presbyteries within the bounds of the Synod, and all the ministers and churches within the same bounds and under the care of said Presbyteries. 2. The Synod of Washington as thus coatinued shall meet on the third day of October, 1907, in the First Presbyterian Church of Tacoma, Washington, at 7 ;30 j*. m., and shall be opened with a sermon liy the Rev. -T. C. Van Patten, D.D., or in his absence by the Rev. L. L. Totten ; and the Eev. S. M. Ware, D.D., shall pre side until a Moderator be elected. 3. That the Presbytery of Walla Walla— A, of the Synod of Oregon — A, is hereby united with the Presbytery of Walla Walla of the Synod of Washington, and the latter Presbytery shall be the legal successor of the Presbytery of Walla Walla — A, and shall include within its bounds all churches and ministers in the counties of Walla 'Walla, Franklin, Adams, Columbia, Gar- field, Asotin, and Whitman, of the State of Washington, and Nez Perces, Idaho, and Latah of the State of Idaho. This Presbytery shall meet in the First Presbyterian Church of Walla Walla, Oc- tober 1, 1907, at 2 p. m., the Rev. .J. IC. Howard to preach the ser mon, and the Moderator of the I'l'csbytery of Walla Walla to pre- side. The Reiuiioii and iiiioii 217 Rev. William Jletciilf, Stated Clerk of the Presbytery of Portland at the time of reunion. 4. That the Presbj'ter.y of Puget Sound shall have juvisdio- tion over all churches, ministers and licentiates heretofore con- nected with the Presbvteiy of Portland — A, S.vnod of Oregon — A, and locate or residing witliin the bounds of the Presbytery of Puget Sound. 5. That the records, papers and funds of the Presbytery of Walla Walla — A, Synod of Oregon — A, are hereby directed to be delivered to the Presbytery of ^'\'alla ^"^'alla of the Synod of Wash- ington. 6. That this act shall take effect June 1, 1!1(I7, at 12 o'clock noon. In conformity with the above order of the tieneral Assembly the Presbytery of Walla ^^'alla met at 2 o'clock \>. m., on October 218 History of the Synod of Washington 1, 1907, in the First Presbyterian Church of Walla Walla and was called to order by the retiring moderator, Kev. James Mur- ray. The opening sermon to be preached by the Rev. J. K. How- ard, was postponed until the popular meeting in the evening, and after a short devotional exercise Presbytery was constituted with prayer by the Moderator. The Presbytery of A\'alla Walla "A," of the Synod of Oregon ''A," having been united with the Presbytery of "Walla A"\'alla by an act of the General Assembly, the names of the ministers and churches upon the roll of that Presbytery were added to the roll of the latter. The ministers received were O. M. Hereford, J. K. Howard, Solon McCroskey, J. I. Moore, I). F. Ravens, John M. Reed, James C, Reid, William Sproat, Leo L. Totten, J. 0. Van Patten, and J. F. ^"■ernon. Licentiate — L. X. Williams. Churches — Bethel, Dayton, Garfield, Oakesdale, Pleasant Val- ley, Selstice, Sunset, and Thorn Creek. Rev. J. R. Lamb, who was formerly a member of the Cumber- land body and later joined the Presbytery of Walla Walla of the I'resbyteriau Church, was elected Moderator of the united Pres- bytery. Rev. W. S. Morley, Stated Clerk of W. W. Presbytery, ten- dered his resignation and Avas re-elected Stated Clerk for a period of three years. Rev. L. L. Totten was elected Permanent ("'lerk for a like period. The sermon was preached by Rev. J. K. Howard at the even- ing meeting. The Cumberland Preshyterian Ghurcli of Walla. Walla. Mr. W. P. Winans, the clerk of the session of this church for twenty-six ,years, prepared a history of the church and it was read at the meeting which consummated the union between the First Presbyterian and Cumberland Presbyterian Churches of Walla Walla on February 13, 1907. This was the largest church of that denomination in the bounds of the Synod. The following are extracts from the history. The First Cumberland I'resbyteriau Church was organized January 5, 1873, by Rev. IT. W. Eagan in the old court house, ^. Ci The Cumberland Preisbyleriiin Church of Walla Walla. Elder W. P. Winans; also Elders T. J. Sullivan. W. S. OEfner, A. M. Cation. J. W. Armstrong and X. 1", Butler. 22(1 Historij of the Hi/iiod of WasliiiKjtoii which stood where Betz's brewery now stands, with seven mem- bers, viz. : J. M. Eeed, J. D. Keed, Joel Hargrove, Martha Hargrove, Dr. W. B. Simonton, Mary Coulter, and Elizabeth A. Eagan, of whom Joel Hargrove, J. M. Reed and Dr. W. B. Simonton were chosen and ordained elders. All of these have gone to their reward. During the first year of the organization, 1873, 10 others united with the church. Among them were John F. McLean, Mrs. Martha Lovell, N. F. Butler and Dr. N. G. Blalock, who are still honored members of our church, and H. E. Johnson, who is now an honored member of aiiother denomination in this city. Bro. Eagan served the church until January 1, 1S82. nine years, when the church regretfully accepted his resignation. During the nine years he was pastor he received 202 persons into the church, and also organized congregations at Weston, Blue Mountains and Dixie. He jireached in the old court house until his congregation outgrew the building, then they rented, in February, 1874„ Stahls opera house on Main Street (the ground is now occupied by the skating rink) until they built the church on the corner of Third and Poplar streets, in 1S7C, at the cost of $7,000. Father Eagan lived in this community until his 7(Jth year, dying in 1898, universallj' loved and respected. During 1882, following Father P!]agan's pastorate, we had no settled pastor. Chaplain David Wills, D.I)., of the TJ. S. Army, preached for the congregation for a few months, the Rev. J. C. Van Patten for a short time, then Rev. Neal Cheetham. and Rev. A. W. Sweeney, and Rev. P. B. Chamberlain. In the spring of 188o, Rev. J. C. Crawford was called as pastor. He stayed for about six months, then resigned, very much to our regret, ,and went to California, whei'e he is now doing good work for the IMaster. Then Rev. J. C. Van Patten came to our relief, and held the organization together, and preached for about a year, assisting us in securing another pastor-. In the winter of 1885, Rev. J. C. Crisman preached for us and the church increased in number, some 4G additions during the six montlis he was witli us. It may not be generally known, that Rev. T. 51. (lunn, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, preached in our church for several TJir Reunion (iikJ J'liion -'21 months in ISSG, to botli eongregatioiis. So this is not the first tentative nnion. In April, 1886, Eev. W. W. Beck was called to the pastorate and preached about 18 months, during which time some 80 joined the church. He resig-ned and went to Seattle, where he now re- sides. Union evangelical services under Dixson 0. Williams were held during Eev. Beck's pastorate. In October, 1887, liev. E. G. McLean took charge of our congregation and stayed with us for five years, during which time he went east and his Alma Mater made him a D.D., and our general assembly elected him modera- tor. How much Walla Walla climate had to do with it I can't tell, but the result was that the church at Evansville, Indiana, oversized our pile and we with regrets gave him up ; about 100 additions were made to our church during his pastorate. Dixon C. Williams having held revival services. Brother McLean is now pastor of a large church at Chatta- nooga. Tennessee. Rev. E. F. Powell followed ] >r. ^McLean, preaching for us for over two years, until the spring of 1895, then resigning and going to Seattle Avhere he now resides. Then for about six months the oflicers of the church supplied the pulpit, during which time none of them displayed sufficient ability to be asked to leave their secular avocations and make it a profession, although most of the time we had good attendance, in some in- stances, standing-room was at a premium. But it had its advant- ages, the officers were learning to take part in church work and no financial obligations were incurred, for each speaker paid for his own paper, but we wearied after a while, so that during the summer of 181)5 we decided to call a young man just out of school, Eev. Duncan "Wallace. He was a worker, the session was not idle — the membership was kei)t busy, he had all doing something. He stayed with us about five years, during which time our church reached its greatest influence and prosperity, but like most all good pjeople, and to our regret, he got married ; not that we re- gretted his marrying — but his going away to Fresno, o/d/)(f7— 183G-188G. The first semi-centennial to be celebrated iu the historj- of the Synod was that held at Lapwai, Idaho, in 1S8G in commemoration of the coming of Kev. and Mrs. Henry H. Spalding in 1836. Miss Kate C. McBeth devotes seven pages of her book entitled "The Nez Perces Since Lewis and Clark" to this subject. She writes, "Very appropriate indeed it was that the memorial ser- vices should be held in the large new church. This was not a mat- ter simply of interest at Lapwai, but to the whole tribe. It was not a very good time to hold it, in November, with old people to come from a distance ; but the most of them came. Mr. Deffen- baugh made out the program, which during the five days was to be the giving of reminiscences by the old people, and the five even- ings were to be spent in worship. How pleased the old people were to be literally and figuratively to the front. Each old person when called upon would come forward as if he were coming to the witness-stand. There had been much surmising from end to end of the reservation as to what kind of a meeting it would be. Billy got nearest to it, I think, when he said, 'It will be just like a Pres- bytery.' He knew a Presbj'tery was a delightful place. He went sometimes as an elder, sometimes as a sightseer." "The evenings were what would now lie called 'popular meet- ings.' A sermon by one of the natives — prayer and song, mixed up with witness-bearing. Every once in a while through these evening services some old man or ■woman would rise up, and in thin, broken, tremulous tones, sing some very old hymn, that I had never heard before. Sometimes the one who started the hymn would sing it entirely alone. Again two oi' three voices would join in from the different parts of the congregation, plainly say- ing, 'But few of us are now left to sing the old, old songs of Zion which Mr. Spalding taught us.' " The Remi-Centennials 229 2. Firnt Piesliijterian Church of the Oregon Territon/ — 1838- 1888. ''This Seuii-Centeimial wais obisei-ved in the First Presbyterian Church of Walla Walla, and at Whitman's grave at Waiyelatpoo, August 18, 1888. Grave of 3Iarcus AVhitniun and Fellow 3I;ti't>rs. — From a Photograph taken in ISSS. The convocation was projected by the Synod of the Columbia, which at that time was composed of tlie State of Oregon, and the Territories of Washington, (Northern i Idaho and Alaska. The programme was participated in by Rev. William Irvin, D.D., one of the Secretaries of the Presbyterian Board of Home Missions of New York City ; Rev. Geo. L. Deffienbaugh, the successor of Rev. H. H. Spalding in the Xez Perces Mission ; Rev. Thomas M. Boyd, jiastor of the Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, Idaho; Rev. A. L. LiTidsley, D.D., of the San Francisco Theological Seminary; Rev. Oeo. F. Whitworth, D.D., of Seattle, a pioneer minister of Puget Sound Presbytery ; and by special invitation Rev. Myron Eells (the recognized historian of the mission work of the (Con- gregational Church in the Northwest), whose father and mother were members of this old "First Church." Although the weather was very warm, the interest in the cele- bration was intense and unabated from beginning to end. The 230 History of the Synod of Washington addresses of Dr. Lindsley and Dr. Invin Avere of a general nature, descriptive of the character of religious heroism. As the historic papers of Dr. Whitworth and Eev. DefiEenbaugh were presented, replete with information from original sources and with quota- tions in ex tenso from the diary of Mrs. Whitman and the records of the old First Church, all question as to the character of that church and its relation to the Presbyterian Church was settled. Rev. Myron Eells in his remarks, after the reading of Rev. Defflen- baugh's paper, said in effect (though I cannot give his exact lan- guage) : "I am one of those who doubted that Dr. Marcus Whit- man was ever a Presbyterian and who questioned the propriety of such a celebration as this to be held by the Presbyterians, but the facts presented in this paper have settled that beyond dispute." The result of the celebration was to establish the following facts : 1. That the old First Church was organized a Presbyterian Church with Rev. H. H. Spalding as pastor or stated supply and with Dr. Marcus Whitman as ruling elder, connected with the Presbytery of Bath, New York, though from its distance from the Presbytery it was conducted on the Congregational plan and was maintained as a mission by the American Board. 2. That out of this church as a nucleus, grew the Nez Perce Mission under Rev. Spalding, and the Presbytery of Idaho, which embraced Eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon, and Northern Idaho. 3. That much of the Congregational work of the same region and especially the founding of Whitman College was the fruit of the life and labors of Rev. Cushing Eells and his wife, who were members of this church. 4. That the Pacific University, Forest Grove, Oregon, was also founded by Rev. Elkanah Walker, another of its members. REV. THOMAS M. GUNN, D.D. Extracts from a paper prepared by Dr. William McKay (In- dian physician), of Pendleton, Ore., and read by him at this an- niversary : "The Red River Academy was built at Winnipeg by the Hud- son Bay Company, and men of the company Avho could att'ord it sent their children to that school. Teachers came from England. The Scini-Ceiiteniiials 231 Rev. Mr. Jones \vas the suijerintendeut ; the school tlovirished aud many of its graduates are in this country. In connection with this institution was a missionary school in which Indian children were taught to work, to read and to write. Several from this sec- tion were sent to it, among whom were Cayouse Halket of the Umatillas, Spokane Garrey of the Spokanes, William Collins of Kotanas, and Ellis and Cayouse Pitt of the Xez Perces. Cayouse Halket came home on a vacation and spent the winter on the Umatilla River. I think it was in 1831. He taught the Rev. E. M. Sharp, Rev. T. M. Gunn, Rev. O. F. Whitworth, K*v. G. L. DefCenbauffh, Of the Committee on Semi-Centennial in IS.SS. Portrait of Rev. H. H. Spalding. D. B., used at tiie celebration. people scriptures, prayers and to sing hymns. He created much interest and all wanted to worship God according to his instruc- tions. Hence it was that the four Indians were sent to St. Louis to search for the Book and the white man's mode for worshipping God. Rev. Mr. Parker, who had accompanied I»r. M. Whitman ti'. "VMiitiiiaii now letiii-ned with his wife and the Rev. ill-, and Mi-i<. Spaldini;' and W. H. (Jiay. Mrs. Wldtraan was (jnite an accession to tlie Mission in prospect — a ^reat lielp — she was weW qnalified lor tlie worli. pleasinff in manner, a good tallcer. more tlian connnoiily attractive iu ]iersoii, besides Iteing well edu- cated and quite a favorite among the intelligent class. W. H. Gray. Came to Oregon with Dr. Marcus Wliit- man and Dr. H. H. Spalding as Associate Missionary in 1S36. In 1S.S7 he returned to Xe-vv York. Feb. 2oth, 1S3S. he mar- ried Miss Mary A. Dix. The same year tliey returned to Oregon as missionaries and teachers at Dr. Spalding's station at Lapwai. "Dr. Whitman was well lurnished by the A. B. C. F. il. with the necessary material to proceed with his work. They had ar- rived safely at Green Kiver Kendevous, thence to Fort Hall. The ladies attracted much attention both I'rom the whites and the Indians, being the first white ladies that ever crossed the plains. Preparation had been made at Walla Walla for their suitab e re- ception and every demonstration ol joy and respect was mani- fested on their arrival on September 1. The best apartments 234 History of the Sijnod of WasJiiiijjton were placed at the service of the ladies, and the table was fur- nished with luxuries. "Ou the third they took passage in a bateau iu which Mr. P. C. Pambrun was transporting the furs of the yearly traffic of the Rocky Mountain district down the Columbia liiver for two hun- dred miles or more. "On the 12th, as they rounded a point above Vancouver, they saw two English ships lying at anchor and gaily decorated with flags and at the Fort the Hudson Bay Company's flag was waving. It was a grand sight for the ladies. At the landing there niin)er- ous persons and the two chief officers, Dr. John McLoughlin and Sir James Douglas, were in waiting to receive them and greet the ladies and escort them with stately courtesy within the walls of the Fort, and to the quarters prepared for them. "After a few days of rest the men missionaries acceded to the terms of Dr. McLoughlin and he to their wants and they left in two bateaux loaded with their supplies and manned by seven men in each bateau. The ladies remained at the Fort until their ouar ters were ready for them. Mrs. Whitman went to work and opened a school and taught singing ; she was quite successful and she was much loved by all who became acquainted with her So also Mrs. Spalding, but she was rather reticent and distant and not so easy to get acquainted with ; however, beloved by all who knew her, and both were ardently devoted to their work. "Mr. W. H. Gray returned and escorted them to their new homes, which had been provided for them, one at Wai-ye-lat-poo, among the Cayuses, and the other at Lapwai, among the Xez Perces, Avhere they accomplished a great missionary work." We quote in part from a lengthy and able oration delivered on this occasion by Rev. T. M. Boyd : "We are met today to honor the name of one whose life was a reflection of that of the Master and the fragrance of whose mem- ory is an inspiration and encouragement. The mound of eartli around which Ave are gathered is hallowed ground, hallowed by the memory of one who sealed his lot to the cause of the Masler with his life's blood. "As Ave stand at this sacred spot Ave Avould not suppress the holy emotion springing up in the soul and Ave would not be un- mindful of the lessons here suggested — lessons of courage, of patriotism and of Christian devotion. The Sei)ti-Genteiutials 235 "To the student ot history there are presented many exampl s of courage and heroic achievement. He reads of a Caesar sub- duing the rude tribes of Gaul or of Napoleon marching triumjjh autly through the states of Europe, but with how much greater satisfaction does he contemplate the courage of the defenders of Christian religion, who midst dangers and death nobly advocat(; those principles which are for the eternal good of the human race. Marcus Whitnian was such a Christian hero. "He was also an ardent patriot. There is no conflict between religion and patriotism. The true christian has in him the ele meuts of pure patriotism. His love of country is included in his love to God. It was thus with Whitman. His love for his Mas- ter's cause was unquestioned; but this did not quench the flame of patriotism in his heart but caused it to burn the more brightly. "An ojjportunity was ptresented to him of rendering valuable service to his country and it was not neglected. Although there are some who would deprive him of the honor, yet it is, in view of all the facts, rationally considered incontrovertible that the ptos session by the United States of the Northwest is due to the ardent and unselfish patriotism of Dr. Marcus Whitman. His winter ride across the continent to save this Northwest coast to the T'nited States is one of the most thrilling episodes in the history of our country." Mr. Boyd closed his address by speaking memoriter the long and beautiful poem, "Whitman's Eide," by Alice W. Kollins. 3. The MuHmcre of Man-us Whitman — 1847-1897. The fiftieth anniversary of the Whitman massacre adds a new interest and luster to the name of this medical missionary, patri- otic colonizer, and the first Presbyterian rxiling elder on the Pa- cific Coast — Dr. Marcus Whitman. The resting place, where he fell, so long neglected, is no longer unke])t and unremembered. On the thirtieth day of November, 1897, the lonely hill which has silently stood as a sentinel over the slee]>ing spot on the old mis- sion groimds is being prepared for a fitting monument to that martyred missionary who is now hailed as the hero of the North- west, and who in the providence of God, and through statesman- ship and undaunted courage, contributed so much to the lighting of three bright stars in the constellation of the T'nion. 31arble Tomb of Miircus Whihiian and Fellow Martyrs at Waiyelatpoo, and Monument on Nearby Hilltop. — From "Life of Whitman," courtesy of The Alice Harriman Co. The t^eiiii-CcnUniiiiiJs 237 The day is a red-letter day in "\^'alla Walla. Stores, school buildings, mills, ottiees are deserted and business is forgotten. Thousands of the citizens are I'eady to alleud the dedicatory ex- ercises of the monument; but the celebration is more than local ; it embraces the Northwest, and excursion ti-ains from the cities and towns of Oregon, Idaho and ^^'ashington bring in hundreds of re]i- resentative and grateful jieople to ]iartici])ate in the anniversary. We mingle with the great crowd and note the formation of the procession -which i)i'om]itly moves at 9:(ill a. ni. It is formed of the Walla Walla City and the Fort Walla Walla T'. S. A. bands, survivors of the Whitman massacre, Indian war veterans, men of G. A. E., city and county officials, faculty, board of trustees, alumni and students of Wlytman <_'(jllege: business men, teachers and scholars of the public schools, and thousands of citizens and visitors. The line of march is down ilain to Fourth, and down Fourth to the O. E. and N. depot, where trains await the vast concourse to convey it to Waiyelatpoo, or Whitman Station, six miles to the westward. The distance is soon covered and the procession reforms with the Fourth V. S. ("avalry. (\A. C. E. Compton commanding, acting as an escort. On reaching the old ilission grounds the troops form on three sides of a hollow square with the hill side for the fourth, and on this the great crowd iinds a sitely place for resting and for hear ing the proceedings of the hour. In the center of the square is a platform and in front of it is the marble tomb beneath which lies the dust of the martyred missionary. The presiding oflBcer of the day is Eev. S. B. L. Penrose, Presi- dent of Whitman College. There is music by the Fourth U. S. Cavalry band and prayer of the dedication of the new tomb is of- fered by Eev. W. S. Holt, D.I)., of Portland. The students of the college, and others cover the tomb and graves of the fourteen fallen ones with fragrant flowers. Jlrs. Catherine Priugle, a sur- vivor of the massacre, and adopted daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Whitman, is heard with deep interest and emotion as she gives a graphic and pathetic description of the tragedy which she wit- nessed a half centurj' ago, and the exercises close on the scene of the massacre with a prayer by Eev. T. M. Gunn, D.D. At 11 :30 a. m. the return is made to the city where the memorial exercises are continued in the o])era house. After music by the band, prayer by Dr. W. 8. Holt, and a brief address by Eev. 238 History of the Synod of Washington N. W. Sciidder of Tacoma, President Penrose introduces the ora- tor of tlie day, Rev. J. R. Wilson, D.D., Principal of the Portland Academy. The oration on the Life and Work of Dr. Marcus Whitman proves to be a masterly and eloquent effort and well worthy the illustrious subject and occasion. November 30th, 1897, will long be remembered by thousands as a great day in the history of the State of Washington. On this occasion Prof. Edmond S. Meany, who has been the Professor of History of the University of Washington for many years and who is an acknowledged authority on the History of the Northwest, wrote an article of six columns in a leading paper of tSeattle entitled, ''In Memory of Marcus Whitman and Nar- cissa. His Wife." We quote a few lines : "Stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here in obedience to their laws." The.se are the words inscribed on the monument over King Leon- idas and his brave three hundred Spartans. I would suggest that there be inscribed on this monument these words : "Stranger, tell the people of Christ that we lie here in obedi- ence to His commands." "The lives and deeds of Dr. Marcus Whitman and Narcissa Prentiss Whitman will forever remain a brilliant, impressive, and instructive chapter in the history of America. Humble, frugal, modest, industrious, energetic, iiatriotic, their lives and deaths were packed Avith events that will prove a flowing fountain of in- spiration so long as man will adniire the earnest struggles of true Christian men and women. "The story of Whitman's famous ride has often been told in prose and in verse. It will be continued to be told as long as we have on earth a nation known as the United States of America. This story has given rise to many wars of words. None denies the fact of the ride, but many seek to rob it of all political purpose, and these praise Whitman for his many good qualities and noble deeds, but they jtooh at the idea of his having saved the old Ore- gon to the Union. I have long since gleaned sufficient evidence on this subject to convince me that the famous ride was made for political, as well as for missionary reasons, and that it did play a very important part in the subsequent negotiations that saved to the Union the three whole states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, and parts of Montana and Wyoming. It seemed to me in- congruou.s to ascribe to Whitman all the heroic qualities pos- The Semi-Centeuiiials 239 sessed by mankind and Avithhold from him a patriotism of tlie highest order." We may add in this connection that the following hackneyed statement recently published, viz. : "The truth is that Dr. Whit- man Avent East not to save Oregon, but to save his own mission," is wide of the truth. A few testimonies maj' suffice to refute the false statement. Rev. Alkanah Walker and wife were commissioned by the A. B. C. F. M. for Oregon and on August '2, 1838, became members of the Colum))ia Mission at Wai-ye-lat-poo in the Walla Walla valley, which r»r. Whitman and Rev. Henry H. Spalding had established in 1836. Mrs. Walker was a member of it for some years and concerning this visit of the doctor's to the East said : "Much was said about that time about the Methodist mission- aries coming here, and leaving their legitimate missionary calling to make money and for other purposes, and some disgrace was brought to the )nissif)uary cause. Mr. A^'alker and associates felt that Dr. Whitman in leaving missionary work, and going on this business, was likely also to bring disgrace upon the cause, and were so afraid of it that for a long time they would hardly men- tion that object of Dr. Whitman's journey publicly. I remember plainly that Mr. Walker often prayed, after Dr. Whitman had gone, that if it was right tor him to go on this business, he might be ])reserved, but if not that his way might be hedged up. When the statement first began to be made publicly of this politi- cal oiject of Dr. A^'hitman's journey east, we were then afraid that disgrace would be brought on our mission. Dr. Whitman went east in 1842, mainly to save the country from falling into the hands of England, as he believed there was great danger of it. One expression he wrote I well remember. It was as follows, "This country will be settled by the whites. It belongs to the Americans. It is a great and rich country. What a country it would be for the Yankees? Why not tell them of if?'' He was determined to go east on this business, even if he had to leave the mission to do so. In 1S77 the Synod's historian l)ecame well acquainted with Rev. Gushing Eells, who was a co-laborer of Dr. Whitman in 1838, and he has spoken to him a number of times concerning the doctor's famous trans-continental i-ide. "Father Eells," as he was familiarlv called, has given the 240 History of the Hynod of Washington followiog testimonj't "In September, 1.842, a letter written by Dr. Whitman and addressed to Eev. E. AVallcer and C. Eells call- ing a meeting of the Oregon Mission ot the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions at Waiyelatpoo. The object of the said meeting, as the letter stated, was to approve of a pur- pose formed by Dr. Whitman, that he go east on behalf of Oregon as related to the United States. In the judgment of Mr. Walker and myself that object was foreign to our assigned work. With troubled thoughts we anticipated the proposed meeting On Monday, A. M., we arrived at Waiyelatpoo, and met the two resident families of Messrs. Whitman and Gray. Eev. H. H. Spalding was there. All the male members of the mission were thus together. In the discussion the opinion of Mr. Walker and myself remained unchanged. The purpose of Dr. Whitman was fixed. In his estimation the saving of Oregon to the United States was of paramount im]iortancc, and he would make the attempt to do so, even if he had to withdraw from the mission in order to accomplish his purpose. In reply to considerations intended to hold Dr. Whitman to his assigned work, he said : "I am not ex- patriated by becoming a missionary. The idea of his withdrawal could not be entertained, therefore to retain him in the mission a vote to approve of his making the perilous endeavor prevailed." It has been published by some that when Dr. Whitman did go to Washington he accomplished nothing. Eev. H. H. Spalding, who came west with the doctor in 1836, said of this subject : "The doctor pushed on to Washington, and immediately sought an interview with Secretary Webster — both being from the same state — and stated to him the object of his crossing the mountains, and laid before him the great importance of Oregon to the United States. But Mr. AVebster lay too near Cape Cod to see things in the same light with his fellow states- man, who had transferred his worldly interests to the Pacific Coast. He awarded sincerity to the missionary, but could not ad- mit for a moment that the short residence of six years could give the doctor the knowledge of the country possessed by (jlovernor Simpson, who had almost grown up in the country, and had traveled every part of it, and represents it as one unbroken waste of sand deserts and impassable mountains, fit only for the beaver, the gray bear and the savage. "The do'^tor next sought through Senator Linn an interview a: Z D •d O o T3 33 z O -i -i crq "^ > Z D > o rn - 70 242 History of the Hijnod of Washington with President Tyler, wlio at once appreciated his solicitude, and his timely representations of Oregon, and especially his disin- terested though hazardous undertaking to cross the Rocky Moun- tains in winter to take back a caravan of wagons. He said that although the doctor's representations of the character of the country, and the possibility of reaching it by wagon route, were in direct contradiction to those of Governor Simpson, his frozen limbs were a sufficient proof of his sincerity, and his missionary character was a sufficient guaranty for his honesty, and he would therefore as jjresident rest upon these and act accordingly ; would detail Fremont with a military force to escort the doctor's cara- van through the mountains ; and no more action should be had to- ward trading off Oregon till he could hear the results of the expe- dition. If the doctor could establish a wagon road through the mountains to the Columbia River, x)ronounced impassable by Gov- ernor Simpson and Asliburton, he would use his influence to hold on to Oregon. The great desire of the doctor's American soul, (,'hristlan withal, that is, the pledge of the president that the swap])ing of Oregon with England for a cod fishery should stop for the present, was attained, although at the risk of life, and through great suffering, and unsolicited and without the promise or expectation of a dollar's reward frcmi any source. And now, (jod giving him life and strength, he would do the rest, that is, connect the Missouri and Columbia Rivers with a wagon track so deepj and plain that neither national envy nor sectional fanaticism should ever blot it out." Judge J. Otis had an interview with Dr. \Mntman in Buffalo, New York, in tlie spring of 1843, and after telling of that inter- view said: "The President and the <'abinet were called together and Dr. Whitman sjient an evening with them answering their questions and giving them his views as to the importance of Ore- gon and the ste])S that needed to be taken in order to secure it for this country." In a letter written by the doctor a short time before his death to the Mission Board are these words: "I often reflect upon the fact that you told me that you were sorry that I came East. It did not then nor has it since altered my opinion in the matter. American interests ac(iuired in the country which the success of the immigration in 1S43 alone did and could have secured, have become the foundation of the late treaty between England and The hiem i-Ccn tenn iuls 243 the United States in regai-d to Oregon. It demonstrates what I did in mailing my way to the States in tlie winter of 1842-3, after the third of October. Anyone can see as American interests are now acquired have liad more to do in securing the treaty than our original riglits. From 1835 till now it has been apparent that there was a choice of only two things : 1. The increase of British interests to the exclusion of all other rights in the country; or 2. The establishment of American interests by citizens (on the ground)." Numerous and most creditable witnesses testify to the same effect concerning these historic facts. Many monuments have been erected in honor of Dr. Whitman and that of Whitman College, '\^'alla Walla, is not the least of these. ■ ' 1 1 1 i ' / Vfj - 1 \a,^| 1 "4^ 1 >1^ ^ L ', 1^ li ^w ^ WliJtman Jlemoriul Buikliiiar. Whilnuin ColleKe, «\ill;i «ikll:i, Wash. The last memorial '\\as that presented to Ihe Alaska-Vukon- Pacific Exposition on the gromids of the Exposition by the Com- mercial Club of Walla A^'alla on Septenil>er 2.3, lOdi). It is a stucco statue nine feet in height, of ilarcns \\liitman and the wagon wheel, modeled from the famous statue on the Presbyterian Witherspoon Building in I'hiladelphia. The principal orators of the occasion were I'resident Penrose of Whitman College, Judge Thonms Burke of Seattle, and Cover- nor Hay of (^)lympia. 244 Hixtofji of the iSijiiod of Wa.'iltiiifjtoii They paid tlie liiy;hes( tributes of honor, bravei-y, (^'hristian zeal, and patriotism, and in the liglit of history pronounced Dr. Marcus AVliitniaii the saver of the Oregon country. On the front of the pedestal these Avords were inscribed, "Dr. Marcus AA'hitnian, ;\rissionary. Patriot, Pioneer." On one side the following words, '-Killed by Indians near the site of A\'alla ^^'alla, No^•enll)er .!!(, 1S4T," and on the other side, "His courage saved the r)i-eg(iu country to the I'nited States." The ceremonies in (;onueetion -with the un\eiling of this monument were attended by a large and deejily interested audience. 4. 77/r Fifst I'lvvh/jtcridii VliiircJi of Olijiiijiid — 1S.")4-1!»04. This anniversary was celebrated in a betilting iiianner in Xo- veniber, f!H)4, and an historical sketch of this historic organiza- tion was published. In addition to the statements of history the sketch also contains excellent half-tones of the old cooper shop in which the church was organized more than fifty-four years ago, (tf its founder and pastors, its first church building, some of its early elders, the members of its present session, and its i>oard of Trustees. In this sketch we read as follows : "Fifty years have wrought their changes. Tlie few scattering homes that constituted the seat of government for the Territory of Washington ha\-e given place to a beautiful city, the Cajtitol of a great State Avitli its massive legislative halls, sjilendid churches, and fine school houses." "The stalwarts of that day, tlie blazers of the ])athway of civi- lization liave nearly all fallen aslee]) but their work renuiins. The little beginnings of that November Sabbatli, fifty years ago, have been owned and Ijlessed of (iod. Many have gone out into tlie world strengthened for their life work by the words of the devoted pastor or faithful Sabbath School teacher. The church has uevei- been in a better condition for the service of the blessed Master than today." 5. The Prcshi/tcru of Pin/ct .S'o((;/f/— 1S.5S-1IMIS. This anniversary Avas lield in the White River I'resbytei'ian Church at Auburn on Wediiesday evening, Septemlier 1(5, 1!)08, when the Presbytery was holding its stated fall meeting. The I'resbytery's Historical Committee made the arrangements. Eev. J. (t- ^ 246 History of the kSynod of Washimjton M. Wilson, D.D., of Seattle, was the presiding officer, and after devotional exercises he gave a brief address which was appro- priate to the occasion. F. H. Whitworth, an elder in the First Presbyterian Church of Seattle, gave an interesting paper on, "Historical Reminiscences of the Presbytery and the Puget Sound Country." He had lived within the bounds of the Presbytery dur- ing its half century of existence and could speak from experience and observation. Additional interest was created by numerous pictures of early scenes, churches and ministers being thrown on the canvas by the stereopticon, by Rev. W. 0. Gunn, who had gathered the views for this occasion, with the assistance of the venerable historian, Ezra Meeker, and others. Rev. Mark A. Matthews, D. D., delivered an able, eloquent and characteristic address on the Puget Sound Presbytery of the Present and Future. The entire proceedings were highly enjoyed by large audiences. At a meeting of the Synod of Washington held in Ellensburg, Wash., October 1-4, 1908, the following memorial was presented by the Committee on Bills and Overtures : Paper No. 3 is a memorial from the Presbytery of Puget Sound, asking permission to change the name of the Presbytery from ''Presbytery of Puget Sound" to "Presbytery of Seattle." We recommend favorable action. Adopted. The principal reason for this action was the fact that the boundaries of three different Presbyteries were contiguous to the inland sea of Puget Sound and covered much of the territory formerh' occupied by the old Presbytery of that name. Another reason was that the city of Seattle comprised a large number of the churches within the bounds of the Presbytery. Thus after a half a century of service the old name of the Presbytery of Puget Sound was relinquished. CHAPTER XI\'. ALASKA AND THE PRE8BYTEKIES (»F ALASKA AND ITKOX In the lollo\viiig review ol' our work in Alaska, the narratixe of earlier events is taken directly from "An Official Sketch of the Rise and Progress of the Presbyterian Church in Alaska, from 1877 to LSSl, Adopted by the Presbytery of Alaska, in Session at Sitka, Alaska, Septendjer 15th, 1881," a i)rinted record to which Rev. Sheldon Jackson appended the following note : Every member of the Presbytery of Alaska, except Rev. John G. Brady, was present at the meeting. Upon his return to Sitka Mr. Brady, having read the historical statement, wrote a letter to the stated clerk expressing his approval, and stating that, had he been present, he would have voted for its adoption. The report, before it was given to the Presbytery, was submitted to Mrs. A. R. McParland, and her suggestions and corrections were embodied into it. It is thus the joint action of all the pioneers in the Alaska Mis- sion work, and at a time when the work was still fresh in their memories. — Stated Clerk. The facts of later date have been gathered from the Stated •Jlerks, Rev. L. F. Jones and Rev. J. H. Condit, from Rev. S. Hall Young, 1). I)., and other present and former missionaries, including Dr. Jackson, who but a few weeks before his death, supplied, as material for this history, church and government pamphlets from his own pen, and a number of illustrations. On the ISrh of October, 1807, Alaska was formally surrendered by Russia to tlie t'nited States, and the call of Ood's jn-ovidence came to tlie American churches to enter in and possess the land for Christ. The response to that call Avas very slow, and for the first ten years only a few spasmodic efforts were made by individuals either to commence the work or arouse public sentiment to its claim. Among others, the Rev. E. I). Saunders, !>. I)., of the Hoard of Domestic Missions of the Presbyterian Church (O. S.), soon after the purchase, offered a resolution in that Board, that they send a niissionarv to Alaska. Early Worl; in Ahii^l^d 249 About the same time a similar pi-ojiosition was discussed by the Committee ot Home Missions of the ri-esl:)yteriau Oliurch (X. S.i \t different times from ISO" to fST7 the Kev. George H. At- liinsou, D. I)., Superintendent of tlie CongTegational Missions in the Northwest, urged the Mission Board of his denomination to undertalve tlie work. Major General O. O. Howard, T'. S. A., in command of the Military Department covering Alaska, again and again pressed the religious needs of that section upon the attention of the coun- try through religious newspapers. Mr. Vincent Colyer, Secretary oF the I;>oard of Indian Commis- sioners, made a special visit to Alaska in IStKJ, and upon his re- turn sought to awaken the jiublic iiitei-est. He so far succeeded that Congress, in its session of ISTII and f871, appropriated -foO,- 000 for education in Alaska. I!ut no one was found to administer the fund, and it was not used. During 1875 and 1S7G Eev. Thomas Crosby, of the Wesleyan Church of Canada, stationed at Port Simpson, B. C, was in active correspondence with the Board of Missions of his own church, with the missionary society of the Methodist Episcopal tjhurch of tlie Tnited States, and with one of the Presbyterian Churches of Canada, pleading with them to secure missionaries for Alaska. In 1877 Itev. A. L. Lindsley, D. D., Avas in corresitondence with the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions with reference to their riudertakiug the work. In the spring of that year, through Major General Howard, V. S. A., he secured the jtosition of paymaster's clerk in the U. S. army for Mr. John C. ]\Iallory I who was ])assing through Port- land in search of health and a position i, and had him sent North to ascertain and re]>ort the condition of affairs. Mr. Mallory was, however, so far gone with C(msum])tion that he was confined to his bed much of the three or four weeks that he was at Fort Wrangell. •Christian women, wives of ofilicers of the army, government officials and civilians, stationed in Alaska, were continually writ- ing their friends concerning the need ot missionaries. Some of them during their stay at Sitka carried on a day and Sabbath school. KK\'. SHELDON JACKSON, D. B., I.L. U. Missionary to Aliislta, 1S77-1!)08. TJnitetl States General Agent of Kilucation in Alaska, 1885-1908. United States Agent in Introduetion of Reindeer into Alaslta from Lapland, 1891. Moderator of the General Assenibl.v in 1897. Born, Minaville. N. T., Y,, B. A.. '55, D. D.. '97; S.. '58; Lie. '57. Oril. 1834; died, Astieville, X. C. May 2. 1909, Union Col., Han. C, Ind.. D. D., '74; Rich. C, O., LL. D.. '97; Prin. '5S, Pby. Alliany; Missy, to Olioctaws, '5S-9; H. M. LaCrescent, Minn., '59-'(i4; P. Rocl-iester, Minn., '(-j4-G9; Supt. Bd. H. M. Wes^c-irn Territories, '69-70; Wyo., Col.. N. M., Ariz., Utali and Mont,, '70-S'2; Business Mgr. H. Missionary, N. Y. City, 'S2-S4. Earlj/ Work in Alaska •2-,\ But these appeals to the mission boards were in vain, and the efforts of individuals were short-lived and finally abandoned. iS^o permanent missions were established or adequate provision made until Rev. Sheldon Jackson, T>. T)., entered tlie field in 1877. He had for nineteen years been engaged in jiioneer mission work Avest of the Mis.sis.sippi Kiver and in the Kocky Mountain Territories, from British America to Old ilexico. During the latter jiortion of that time bis thoughts often went out towards Alaska. In the winter of 1875, and again in 187(i, lie wrote to the Board of Home Missions of the I'resbyterian Church, urging the commencement of a mission in Alaska. While his sympathies were growing, events were transpiring in Alaska itself that were destined to quicken those sympathies into action. In the spring of 187G Clah (Philiji McKay), Sugah-na-te (his brother), Ta-lik, John Ryan, Lewis ^^'een, Andrew Moss, Peter Pollard, George Pemberton, and James Ross, Tsimshean Indians, went from Port Simp.son to Fort AVraugell to obtain work. They secured a contract to cut Avood for the government. On Sabbath, as was their custoui, they met together for wor- ship. They found a protector and warm personal friend in Capt. S. P. Jocelyn, of the lilst T. S. Infantry, who was then in command at that station. In September of that year Rev. Thomas Crosby visited Fort Wrangell, and encouraged Clah to remain during the winter, teaching and preaching as he had opportunity. About flOO in money and blankets were subscribed by the natives towards a church building. I)uring the winter there was so uiuch religious interest and such a marked change in the lives of some of the natives tluit Mr. J. S. Brown, connected with the military, wrote a letter to Maj. Gen. Howard, asking that some church might be persuaded to send a missionary to Fort Wrangell. This letter was i)laced in I»r. Jackson's hands at the General Assemblj' of 1877 at Chicago. He immediately published it in the Chicago Daihj Trihiaie, and soon after in the leading Presbyterian newspapers of the country. The original letter he forwarded to the Board of Home Missions, with the urgent retpiest that they send a missionary to Alaska. The Board resiionded favoral)lv, and at its first meeting nONKKK I'KKSIJVTEKIAN JIISSIOXAKIES IN ALASKA 1. Mrs. A. R. McFarlaiul. lX77-i)S; 2, J. G, Briidy. 187S-190S; S. S. H. Young, D D. 1818-88, 1897-li) — ; 4. A. K. Austin. 18"9-98; 5, K. S. Willard. 1881-94; 6. Mrs. Willaid, 1881-94; 7. J. L. (iollld, 1883-19 — ; 8. .J. F. Mcrarhind,* 1882-93; 9, Wm. A. Kelly. 1886-19 — ; 10. S. A, Saxiuim.* 188()-87; 11. L. F. Jones. 1893-19 — ; 12. MLss Esther (iibson. 1894-19 — ; 1:5. V. C. Giinibell." 1894-98; 14. J. II. Condit. 1896-19 — ; ir> II. K. Marsh. 1X97-19 — ; 16, S. R. Spriggs. 1899-19 — ; 17. E. O. Campbell, 18<)9_li) — ; 18. .1. w. Kirk, 1899-1906; 19, 1'. McKay* (Clah), native; 20, Rev. Edward Slarsden (native). *Deceased. Pi-oin THE LIFE OP SIIELDOX .TACKRON ' Ky Prof. Robert Luii-a Stewart Copuyiylit l'.)OS by Fleming H. Rerell Company EitrJjl Worl' ill Ahinlii '2^).' ai'ter the reception ol' The lerier aiiixiiiiTed, early hi -liiiie. I lie Ke\ . Francis II. Robinson as missionary to ^Vlasl;a. Jiiit l)i'ri)i(' the commission reached liim he had aci.'e[)ted an in\ilatinn to a rhnrch in California. ^Vt the close of the Oeneral Asseudily l»r. Jacksoji was sent by the secretaries of tlie lioard of Home .Missions on a special mission thr()nj.;h Idaho, I']astern Oregon, and l'"astern Washington Tei-ritory. .\.rri\ing at ^^'a^a A\'alhi. hi' found the whole region agitated iiy the onthrea.k of (.'liief Juscjih's hand of Nez Perces, and on that account mission work was iiiuMissible. This enabled him to extend his niissiense of about $7,000, and the Central Mission building at Sitka, in 1884, at an expense of about |10,000. They also created so much public interest that he was able to go to Congress and secure, in the spring of 1884, |15,000 for in- dustrial schools, and .|25,000 for general education in, as well as to greatly assist in securing a government for, the District of Alaska. MKS. A. K. McF,\KL.VXl) Fort Wniiifii'U. To return to Fort Wrangell. .Mrs. McFarland, upon the de- parture of Dr. Jackson, set herself with rare consecration and wisdom to the organization of the jMission. On the 28th of August she opened school with about :tO pupils. On the 1st of October slie o]iened a sewing school for women and girls, in which moral and religious instruction were judiciously combiued Avitli sewing lessons. On the 15th of Octoljer ('lab, her assistant and preacher, had a hemorrhage of the lungs, and was never again able to take part in the public services of the sanctiiary. On the 28tli of December Ahivlyi — Wniiif/rll 255 he fell asleep in Jesus, and loving' hands bore his l)ody to Port Simpson, where it rests in the Mission (Jemetery. On February 3d, 187S, at a convention lield by the natives, Mrs. MeFarland was elected the presiding olHcer. This conven- tion resulted in the appointment of a native police force that rendered vahinlile service in preserving oi-der. Early in her work Mrs. ^IcFarland felt the need of a building into Avhich she could gather the girls in danger of being sold by their own j>arents, or enticed and ruined by the mor-e vicious ele- ment among the whites. >l K.AXGEI.l Presl>3'teriun Manse :iud Churcli iStikine Tribe I ALASKA, 1880 The MeFarland Home — From. Dr. Jackson. The conviction so grew ujxin her that her letters were full of it, and she never ceased to jiress it until the Home was established (.>ctober fl'th, 1S78, in the building fi-. Jackson and Mrs. Julia McNair Wright wrote a series of articles to the newspapers, asking from (..'hristian jieople a (^"bristmas gift lor the building. The gifts flowed in, and the Home was erected in 1879 and 1880. 256 Historji of the Si/iiod of Wdshiiif/ton On March 15tli, 187S, Kev. John G. Brady arrived at Fort "SA'rangell, and on tlie -:4th ot the same month celebrated the first Cliristian niarriaf;e among' the Alaskans. He remained a month at Wrangell, then passed on to establish the mission at Sitka. On the 8th ot Angnst, 1S7S, Rev. S. Hall V((nng arrived and took charge ot the work at Fort Wrangell witli earnestness and vigor. On the 23d of June, 1870, Rev. W. H. R. ("orlies and family reached Fort \Vrangell as indejjendent missionaries to Alaska, and for about three rears remained at Wrangell. acting as med- ical missionai-\- and general assistant at that station. In June, 1882, he opened an independent mission among the Takoo. Dr. .Tiukson's Ml) Mile Canoe Trip. E.vlenrtins the SoutlieiL-itern .Vliislta Missions, 1879. — From Dr. Ja^'kson. On July 14th, 187i), Miss ilaggie J. Dunbar arrived as prin- ci]tal teacher at Fort Wrangell. A notable event in the histoi'y of the mission was the visit in July and August, 187!t, of Rev. Plenry Kendall, D. D., Senior Secretary of the Board of Home Missions, and his wife. Rev. Sheldon Jackson, I>. I)., and wife, and Rev. A. L. Lindsley, ]>. D., and wife. The presence of the visiting ministei-s made it a suitable time to organize tlie Christian natives into a church. Consequently, on August 3d, 1879, a church of eighteen native and five white communicants was organized bv Rev. S. Hall Young, the mission- Alaska — Wrangell 257 ary, assisted by Rev. Messrs. Kendall, Jacksou, Lindsley, and Coilies. October 5tli the congregation occupied for the first time their new church building, towards the erection ot which about fSOO had been raised by Rev. A. L. Lindsley, I>. I)., Irom friends in Portland. The year 1880 opened with the mission in mourning at the loss of Toy-a-att and Moses, two of the leading Christian natives, who were shot dead in troubles which arose from the introduc- tion of Hoochinoo into their village l)v members of another tribe. WKANGELL AND THE NARROWS SOUTHWARD Presbyterian Church — Frrim H, M. Monthly. On the 8th of August, 1880, the McFarland Home entered their new building with religious services, an appropriate address be- ing delivered by Rev. S. Hall Young. In October, 1881, Mrs. S. Hall Young published in "Presby- terian Home Missions" an appeal for funds for a hospital . On March lOth, 1882, Rev. John W. :\rcFarland joined the station as medical missionary and teacher of the boys' depart- ment of the day school. On Setember 11th, 1882, Miss Kate A. Rankin reached Fort Wrangell ,as assistant to Mrs. A. R. McFarland. 258 Histonj of the Bynod of WasJiiiif/toit February 9th, 1883, the :MeFarlaii(l Home building was Imnied to tlie ground, and the school returned to the old military lios- pital. In September, 1884, Mrs. A. E. McFarland and her school were removed to Bitka. The early history of this mission, with its trials and triumphs, hopes and tears, is fully portrayed in the letters of Mva. A. E. Mc- Farland and Eev. W. Hall Young, published in "Jackson's Alaska and Missions on the North Pacific Coast.'' In 1888 Eev. S. Hall Young was succeeded by Eev. Allan McKay, and in 1892 he in turn was followed by Eev. Clarence Thwiug. In 1898 a separate church was established for the incoming white population. In 1899 Eev. Harry P. Corser succeeded Dr. Thwing in both churches. Later Eev. B. F. Miller supplied the old church, and at present Eev. James S. Clark has charge of both churches. Sitka. April 11th, 1878, Eev. John G. Brady and Miss Fannie Kellogg reached Sitka and opened the Presbyterian mission. The follow- ing December Miss Kellogg was married to Eev. S. Hall Young, and removed to Fort Wrangell. The school she had opened was discontinued. On the 25th of March, 1880, Miss Olinda A. Austin reached Sitka, and opened school April 5th, in one of the rooms of the guard house, with 103 pupils present. In July the school was removed to the old hospital building, which had been kindly cleaned for the purpose by Commander Beardslee, U. S. X. In November a few boys applied for permission to live at the school, and an industrial boarding department was established, being greatly assisted by Commander Henry Class, T". S. N. The scliool was afterwards named by the missionaries "The Sheldon Jackson Institute." May, 1880, the Eev. John G. Brady having resigned his con- nection with the mission, the Eev. G. W. Lyon and wife arrived, remaininn' one vear. Honorable J. G. Brady Sheldon Jackson, D. D. Prof. W. A. Kelly Governor of Alaska U. S. General Agent of Education Superintendent of Education for Alaska Southern Alaska THREE NOTABLE MEN TN THE UPLIFT OF ALASKA Photo taken at Washing-ton. D- C, Feb.. 1905 SITKA — Presbyterian Churcli and Governor's Office, in 1898, Before Removal of the Capital to Juneau ^H. M, Monthly 260 Histori/ of the Synod of Washington March 25th, 1881, Mr. Alonzo E. Austin, and November 22d, Mrs. A. E. Austin, were commissioned for the Sitlia school. On the 24th of January, 1882, the old hospital building burned to the ground, and on the 12th of September Dr. Jackson com- menced a new building, on ground presented the mission by Rev. John G. Brady. The new mission building was occupied the fol- lowing winter. In the summer of 1882 Mr. Walter B. Styles and wife were transferred from the Hoonyah mission to Sitka. Girls of the Sitka Presbyterian Training School, 1896 In December, 1882, a girls' department was added to the "Shel- don Jackson Institute." During the winter and spring of 1881, through the blessing of the Holj' Spirit on the earnest labors of Mr. Austin and family, a precious revival occurred, in which some fifty were brought to Christ — among them being nearly all the older pupils in the boarding department of the school. The same spring Dr. Jackson secured from Congress an ap- propriation of |1.5,()00 for the enlargement of the irdustrial de- partment of the Sitka school. Alaska — Sitka Training School 261 On tlie 12th of August, 1881, the Sitka mission was reinforced by the arrival of Dr. and Mrs. Sheldon Jackson and Miss Slar- garet Dauphin. The erection of a laundry and bakery, 25x35 feet in size, and of a central building, Io0x5(( feet, was commenced. September 7th, 1884, the First I'resbyterian Church of Sitka was organized by Dr. Jackson, assisted by Kev. E. S. ^^'illard and Sir. Alonzo E. Austin, with forty-four native and five white com- municants. Mr. Alonzo E. Austin was elected and ordained Ruling Elder. September 14th, 1884, the boarding school for girls at Fort G. J. Beck B. K. Wilbur, M. D. Thlinget Cadets, Sitka Presl>.vterian Training: School, 189G Wrangell, having been transferred by the lioard of Home Mis- sions from there to Sitka, Mrs. A. R. McFarland arrived with twenty-four girls. In the spring of 1885, Dr. Jackson having been made United States General Agent of Education in Alaska, Professor A. J. Davis of Pennsylvania was appointed superintendent of the school. Family matters requiring his return East, he was suc- ceeded by Mr. Wm. A. Kelly. As the school grew the boys' and girls' hospital wards, two industrial buildings, church, library and museum, eight model cottages and other buildings were erected. 262 Hifitorij of the Hjiiiod of Wrishiiif/toii Native Thlinget House of the Old Communal Type, with One Koom and Central Hearth for Several Families — From Dr. Jackson In 1898 Rev. Alonzo E. Austin, the veteran missionary, witli Ms devoted wife, left for the States to spend his declining years near his children. He was succeeded by Rev. M. I). McClelland, followed by Rev. W. S. Bannerinan, who continued in the work until 1897, with the assistance of Mrs. Matilda K. Paul (native), interpreter. Model Homes of Native Thlinget People that have Grown up in the Presb.vterian Mission, Sitlta, Alaska — Dr, Jackson 264 Historii of the tSijiiod of Wushhujtdii In addition to the Training Hchool, the Greek and Papal churches each have a school and the Government two schools in Sitka. But of all the schools in Sitka, the Presbyterian Train- ing School is the "City of Refuge" for those fleeing from death — the "House of Hope" to those sitting in the habitations of cruelty — the "House of Help" to the starving, homeless, friend- less waif. And, all along the coast, if children are to be sold into slavery, or are in danger of being tortured to death as a witch, or forced into a life of sin, they know that, if they can escape and reach the Presbyterian Mission School at Sitka, they are safe. The school is doing a great work — a work much greater than the denomination realizes. But it needs more teachers and more funds, and new buildings to replace the old which shoAv the marks of time and are inadequate for the present demands. A plant of splendid new buildings is now projected, and our aggressive missionary church will surely not lose her former zeal, but promptly provide means for the greater Sitka Training School of the future. Eillisiwo {Hoochinoo Tribe). This native village, 75 miles from Sitka, has had a public school, taught by our missionaries, since 188G. A large number of conversions resulted from an evangelistic visit from Eev. Mr. Bannerman, of Sitka, with a party of native Christians, in 1901 and '02. Haines. Almost from the first commencement of the work in Alaska a mission to the Chilcats was in contemplation. In the fall of 1879, Eev. S. Hall Young visited one of their lower villages, and in 1880 visited all of them. Upon his return he recommenced the establishment of a mission among them. In the winter of 1879 and '80, Dr. Jackson raised from per- sonal friends over |.500 towards the establishment of a mission at Kadiak. The needs of the Chilcat mission became so pressing that in 1880 he paid the money to the Board of Home ^Missions for the commencement of work among the Chilcats. And in August, w o w o ^ •^ t> c: 'a-H n) o -a _::! Z *« •-> > ,=''TH O rr t3 PI t-: ^ n :^ ='i irr pr 's n -3 '3 => O 5 i2 E- H td 2 O o o 26G Historij of tlic t^ijiiod of Washiiuiton 1880, Mrs. Sarah Dickinson was selected \)j Mr. Yoimg and com- missioned bj' tlie Board of ]\Iissions as teacher among the Chil- cats. The mission, however, was not permanently located until July 20th, 1881, when Rev. Eugene S. Willard and family arrived at Portage Bay and commenced work. He was accompanied by Dr Jackson and Kev. W. H. K. (Jorlies. A site was selected and a mission house erected by Dr. Jackson. The station was named Haines, after the secretary of the Woman's Executive Committee of Home Missions. Kev. Alien F. McLean, Haines, Alaska February 4th, 1882, Dr. Jackson secured from the General Post Office Department, Washington, D. C, the establishment of a post office at Haines. The carrying of mail commenced with July, 1883. In the summer of 1882 Miss Bessie L. Matthews was added to the mission force. During 1883 an industrial department was added to the mis- sion at Haines, and in 1884 a commodious log house was erected by Mr. Willard from funds contributed by their friends in re- sponse to the appeals of Mrs. Willard. ,\hisl.\'illard and family returned l]ast to regain health, and the mission was served in 1887-8 by }\\v. and Mrs. F. P. White; and Ijy Kev. 'W. ^X. Warne, beginning in 1891. In 181};J the converts asked to l)e organized into a church. The rush of miners to the gold diggings of the Klondike in 1897-8 caused the establishment of an American village at Haines. Later worliers are Mr. A. R. Mackintosh, lay mission- ary; Rev. Norman 15. Harrison, and since 190G, Rev. Allen F. McLean. W'illanl, or Klulwaii. This village was visited by Re\'. 1^^. Hall Young in 188(1, and by Rev. Sheldon Jaclvson and Kev. Eugene S. Willard in July, 1881, at which time Mr. ^^'illal•(l commenced regular work among its inhabitants. In 1882 Louis and Tilli(^ I'aul, native converts, kept a school and erected a mission building. Boyd, or Hoonah. In June, 1878, Kev. Jolm (i. IJrady, missionary at Sitka, made a missionary triji to the Iloouyah villages, and called the atten- tion of the Board of IMissicuis to the desirability of establishing a mission among them. In October, 1879, Rev. S. Hall Young visited the principal Hoonyah village and recommended it as a mission station. The mission was estal)lished by Dr. Jackson August ijtli, 1881, and named Boyd, after the treasurer of the Wonuin's Executive Committee of Home ^fissions. He left lundjer and carjienters for the erection of a house, and placed Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Styles in charge of the station. They opened school Novend)er 7th with sixty pupils. The follow- ing L)ecend3er they were commissioned by the ISoard of Home 5Iissions. In 1882 they were transferred to Sitka, and the sta- tion remained vacant until the fall of 1883, when Mr. James E. Ohaj)man was commissioned as teacher for six months. 268 Historij of the tiynod of Washinf/ton In the suiiinier of 18S4 Kev. and Mis. J. W. McFarhmd were transferred from Fort Wraugell to Boyd. After the sudden illness and death of Mr. McFarland, Mrs. McFarland remained in charge of the school. Later workers are Rev. Alvin 0. Austin and family, Eev. W. M. Carle and family, Rev. and Mrs. H. R. Marsh in 1904-5, and Eev. A. J. Whipkey, who came from Council in li)08, and is now, with liis bride, taking charge of the church and school. During the past sum- Kev. and Mrs. A. -T. Whipke.v, Hoonah Hoonah Church and .School A la.skd — Ho irka ii 269 mer, while visiting on Puget Sound, they received eika — Douglas, Skayxruij ■211 The growth of Alaska created a large town at Juneau, and with the development of a tloui-ishing white church under the ministry of Eev. James H. Condit, a handsome and convenient church building and parsonage were erected, the organization being known as the Northern Light Church. Later ministers were Eev. J. W. Kirk and Eev. Alexander Pringle. Eev. David Hoi ford is now in charge. Douglas. At Douglas, just across the channel from Juneau, a branch work has been conducted by Mr. Frederick L. Moore, native assistant of Eev. Mr. Jones. Mr. Jloore was educated in Sitka and at Mt. Hermon, Mass. Since his death Mrs. Moore has taken up the work with success. There is a chapel and mission- ary's residence. In 1904 Eev. Thomas Coyle was stationed at Douglas. mcagway. When Dawson City was given to the care of the Canadian Church in 1898, they transferred to us their mission at Skagway, for which, in 1899, Eev. Norman B. Harrison was secured. Rev. Norman 15. Harrison, Skagway, 1H!)!> 278 History of the tiynod of Washington Among those who have served this strategic point are Rev. James Thomson and Rev. George E. Good, who continues to labor there. Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, and the Erection of the Preshytery of Alaska. Upon examination of the records, it is found that the General Assembly of 1870, in the reconstruction of the Synods (Minutes of General Assembly of 187(1, page 1)7), constituted the Synod of the Pacific "to consist of the Presbyteries and parts of Presby- teries west of the Rocky Mountains." This may or may not have included Alaska. If it did, then Alaska was made a part of the Synod of the Pacific. The General Assembly, in session at Itrooklyn, New York, May 30th, 1876, took action, erecting the Synod of the Columbia, see pages 170-172 of this volume. In this action the boundaries of the Synod of the Columbia are distinctly given, and Alaska is not included. In 1880 Rev. S. Plall Young and Rev. G. W. Lyon petitioned the General xissembly in session at JIadison, Wis., to create the Presbyterj' of Alaska. This petition was joined by Dr. Jackson. As there was not a sutHcient number of ministers resident in Alaska to enable the Assembly to create a Presbytery, Rev. Dr. Jackson asked the Committee on Church Polity to recommend that Alaska be attached to the Presbytery of Puget Sound as the nearest Presbytery, and Rev. Dr. Lindsley asked that it might be connected with the Presbytery of Oregon. The committee recommended "that for the present no action be taken in these matters.'" — Minutes of General Assembly, 1880, page -U. On the 11th of ^lay, ISSl, the Presi»ytery of (;)regon overtnred the General Assembly at Buffalo, X. Y., to define the ecclesias- tical relations of Alaska, laying chum to the jurisdiction, to Avhich the General Assembly made the i'ollowing resi)onse: "That the Territory of Alaska be attached to the Synod of the Columbia, who shall take orders in relation to the Presbyterial connection of its ministers and churches." — Minutes of General Assenihly. 1881. page 500. Prciihijterij of Alaska— Erection 279 This shows that tlie General Assembly did not consider Alaska as already belonging to the Synod, but as unorganized territory; therefore, by its own power, the Assendjly attached it to the Synod. Alaska luu'ing l)een attached to the Synod (tf the Colnnihiu by the (leneral Assend)ly of 1881, and a sntticient nniidter of minis- ters having moved into it to constitute a I'reshytery, the (ieneral Assembly of 188.'!, in session at Saratoga Si)rings, N. Y., May 25th, in resjionse to the jietitions of all the ministers in Alaska and an overture from the I'reshytery of Oregon, created the Presljytery of Alaska. The Presbytery of Alaska met at the Mission House, Sitka. Septendjer 14th, 1884, at 10 o'clock A. M., pursuant to the fol- lowing action of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U. S. A., in session at Saratoga Springs, May 25th, 1883 : ''Overture Xo. ID. from the I'reshytery of Gregon, asking that Ministers John G. Brady, of Sitka; S. Hall Young, of Fort Wraugell ; Eugene S. \Yillard, of Haines ; John AY. McFarland, of Fort Wrangell, and J. Loomis Gould, of Jackson, be set apart as the I'reshytery of Alaska. "Your committee recommend that the reipiest be granted, and that the abo\e named ministers are hereby directed to meet at Sitka, Ahiska, on the second Tuesday of September next, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable, to perfect the organiza- tion of said l*resl)ytery ; that the Rev. John G. Brady be ap- pointed Convener; that the boundaries of the Presbytery be coterminous with the Territory oF Alaska, and that the Pres- bytery of Alaska be attached to the Synod of the Columbia. "The recommendation of the committee was adopted." — MiuutcK of General A-sseiuhlij of 7.S.s'.j, pai/e (>■}!. In the absence of Kev. John (J. Brady, Convener, Rev. S. Hall Young was elected Moderator, and constituted I'reshytery with jtrayer. The roll was made out, and is as follows: Re\-. S. Hall Young, Rev. I]ugeue S. AA'illard, Rev. J. Loomis Gould, and Rev. John W. McFarland. Absent — Re\-. John (i. Brady. 1 'Tueiiresented — Church at Fort Wrangell. 280 History of the Bynod of Washington Rev. Sheldon Jackson was received upon certificate of dis- mission and recommendation from the Presbytery of Santa Fe, and enrolled, and was elected Stated Clerk. Rev. Sheldon Jackson reported the organization of the First Presbyterian Ohnrch of Sitka. The church was taken under care of the Presbytery and Elder Alonzo E. Austin was received as its representative. Mr. Austin was ordained as an evangelist and hi,s name placed upon the roll of the Presbytery, and he was recommended to the Board of Home Missions for appointment as missionary at Sitka. Erection of the Presbytery of YiikoH' In the summer of 1897 the Home Mission Board of the Presbyterian Cburch in tlie V. S. A., inyited the Eev. S. Hall Young, D. D., of the Presbytery of Wooster, who had been a missionary in South Eastern Alaska from 1878 to 1888, to go into the Klondyke to the newly discovered gold fields. At that time it was supposed Kev. S. Hall YimnSr D. D., Cordova, Alaska -Missionary to Alaska, 1S7S-SS, 1S9S-1S — ; Pastor in California, Illinois. Iowa and Ohio; Superintendent of Presbyterian Home Missions in .-Vlaska, 189S-1904; First Moderator of the Presbyteries of Alaska and Yukon. Prcshijtertj of Yukon — AutoiKj the Gold Hunters 281 that tbe new gold fields were in U. S. territory. Dr. Yoim^ arrived in Dawson, the centre of tbe Klondyke region, in the autumn of that year, having made on foot the arduous journey over the Cbilkoot Pass and tlie equally perilous voyage down the Yukon river in a small hoat. During the fall and winter he organized the Presbyterian Church of Dawson and assisted in the establishment of a hospital. When it became definitely known that Dawson was in Canadian territory, the Canadian Presbyterian Church sent in missionaries to whom Dr. Young turned over the work. In the summer of 1898 Dr. Young took a trip down the Yukon through Alaska, visiting the towns and camps as far as Rampart. He then returned to the States and urged the Board to send a number of missionaries to interior Alaska. During this winter, 1898. a special fund was raised for the Yukon work. and several men were commissioned for this work. Because of the isolation of the country it was thought best by those enlisted in the work to petition the General Assembly of 1809 to authorize the erection of a Presbytery to be known as The Presbytery of Yukon, and to include the portion of Alaska defined by a continua- tion of the line southward which marks the division between Alaska and the Yukon Territory. This petition was granted by the Assembly in session at Minneapolis, May 26, 1S99, and the Presbytery was connected with the Synod of Washington. The names of the persons formed into the new Presbytery were : Rev. S. Hall Young, D. D., ef the Presbytery of Wooster ; Rev. James W. Kirk, of the Presbytery of Philadelphia North; Rev. M. Egbert Koonce, Ph. D., of the Presbytery of Blairs- ville ; Rev. Horatio R. Marsh, M. D., of the Presbytery of Alaska, and Rev. Samuel R. Spriggs of the Presbytery of Otsego. The first meeting of the Presbytery was held at Eagle, Alaska, July 20, 1899, as the new missionaries were on the way to their respective fields. Rev. S. Hall Young, D. D., was elected Moderator and Rev, M. E. Koonce, Stated Clerk. Rev. Dr. Marsh and Rev. Mr. Spriggs were absent. Among the Gold Hunters ITnder the leadership of Rev. S. Hall Young, D. D., who had been appointed General M-issionary for Alaska, in the spring of 1899, by the Board of Home Mis- sions, the new missionaries set about their task of reaching me miners of the Yukon. Mr. Kirk went to work at Eagle, building a mission building and remained till the summer of 1902, when ill health took him East and Rev. F. C. Ensign was sent in his p'ace, arriving in the fall of 1902 and continuing till the summer of 1904, when he was compelled to leave by the ill health of his wife. No other missionary was sent by our Board and in 1905 the mission buildings were sold to the Episcopalians. Rev. M. E. Koonce, Ph. D.. went with Dr. Young to Rampart, in August, 1899. Dr. Young had bought a lot fur a church in 189S, and Dr. Koonce built upon It, the summer of his arrival, a log church. He continued as missionary at Rampart until 190.'). There has been no missionary to succeed him, and no church was organized there or at Eagle. Dr. Young preached at St. Michael in August, 1899. Rev. Mr. Koonce took up the work through the winter of 1900-"01. No minister has been stationed there since, but Mr. Frank Moses, a member of the Presbyterian Church, has held ser- vices mcst of the time for tive years in connection with his school work. Dr. Young arrived in Nome September 1st, 1899, and secured a place of worship. On account of the newness and confusion of the camp and an epidemic of typhoid fever, the work was very laborious, and Dr. Young was himself ill all fall and part of the winter with typhoid- Mr. Fickus, a Presbyterian elder from San Francisco, had held meetinf,^s at Nome during July and August, and Dr. Young's services of six weeks followed immediately with but one intervening service con- ducted by a Congregational minister. No Presbyterian organization was made, how- 282 History of the St/nod of Waslihujton Rev. M. Kffbert Koonoe. Ph. I>. ever, until after T)\\ Young's services of six weeks at Couneil, beginning May, 1900, after which he returned to Nome. The town booming to large proportions, he erected a large church tent and held service during the summer, and on September 1st, organized the Presbyterian Church of Nome, with thirty members and four elders. Rev. Sheldon Jackson, D. D., Governor Brady, Uev. M. E. Koonce, Ph. D., and Key. Luther M. Scroggs were present. Departing in that month, Dr- Young left a self-supporting church at Nome, in charge of Rev. Islv. Scroggs. who had been elected pastor. In September, 1900, Dr. Young had gone from Nome to Teller, a promising new town ninety miles distant, started a mission and left it in the care of Dr. Meacham, a Presbyterian elder. At the General Assembly of 1001, he secured from Hon. .Tohn H. Converse of Philadelphia, the support of a missionary for Teller, and Rev. H. M. Hosack was sent. He labnred faithfully there until 1904, also commencing the building of a church at Council. At an adjourned meeting of the Presbytery of Yukon at Teller, in August. 1901, the church at Nome, desiring to unite with the Cougregaliona! <'hurcb. was dis- ^B^ ^■j^'^'*"'*! >}m mrn^ "^m MiHsionary's Cottiiso. t'ounoil, und KKkinios wlio t'unie 100 miles for the Advant;if;eH of Uie jAIisMioii — I'^runi Kev. A. .1. Wliii)ke>-, 1904-0.'^ Prcshiftcrif of )'iiI'oh — Aiiioiif/ tlic Gold HvntcrH 2s;i banded. Dr. Younj,^ went to Nome and preached and declared the church dissolved, dismissing the members to the Congregational Church. The general missionary later In 1901 traveled from Nome and Teller via L'nalaska to towns and islands of Southwest and Southeast Alaska, thence to New York in 1902, lecturing and securing mission funds, and attended the Assembly, Dr. Koonce being commissioner from Yukon, In lOO;^ Dr. Young visited Eagle, Rampart and Teller, traveling into the Arctic Ocean, and went in August to Council, wbere he completed the church building started by Rev. Mr. Hosack. The fruit of the winter's work was the organization, in May, li.M)-i, of a church at Council of ten members. Rev. Mr. Hosack was succeeded in 1904 by Rev. A. J. AA'hipkey. who remained at Council until IDOy. when be removed to Hoonah. Mr. Wbipkey did an excellent: work among the native Eskimos, as well as among tbe white population. At the close of his service as general missionary, Dr. Young in the .summi^r of 1904, went to the new town of Fairbanks, on the Tanana, built a church and manse before November tirst, and on the first Sabbath of May, 1905, organized tbe Presbyterian Church of Fairt)anks. with twenty-six mpmbers. Rev, and Mr«, Howard M. Frank and Presbyterian Mission at Chena, on the Tanana, 1904 (Bugle Call fur Church Service t — H. M. Monthly Rev. II. il. Franlc came to Chena. ten miles frcnu Fairbanks, in July, 1 904, and continued there the following winter. The work had been commenced at Chena and Fairbanks by Rev. Dr. Koonce in December, 1902, and taken up early in 1903 by Rev. Mr. Ensign. They built a house and hospital building used as a church. Mr. Frank completed these structures and added another hospital building. Dr. Young had started work on the gold-bearing creeks adjacent to Fairbanks, in September, 1904. Mr. Frank took up this work, moved his residence to Cleary Creek in the fall of 1905, and built a church at Cleary City, dedicated January 1, 190(5. June 1, 1900, Dr. Young went duwn the Yukon to Teller to labor, while the Fairbanks church, in charge of Mr. Frank, awaited an expected pastor from the East, who was not obtained. Mr. Frank left Alaska June 1, 1907, and Dr. Young resumed work at Faii'banlvs. huilding a new manse and improving the church and 284 Historij of the Stjuod of Wai^hiiifjton grounds and caring for tiif oliurch and adjacent missions until July, 10U8, when Uev. J. H. Condit, who had labored for years at Juneau, arrived with his family and took charge. In this Tanana valley our principal work amon^ the white popula- tion is being done ; and in Fairbanks, with its population of 5,000 people. Rev. Mr. Condit is maintaining the largest white church in the Presbytery. His rapidly growing out-stations call for missionary helpers in the near future. Dr. S. Hall Young is now in charge of the work at Cordova, the latest Alaskan held to spring into prominence. I*resent indications point to the development of a large city at this point, which is the natural outlet for the immense copper and coal fields now attracting so much attention. Dr. Young is about to erect a church and manse, and expects shortly to organize the Presbyterian Church of Cordova. Presbyterian Church and Munse, Fairbanks Kev. J. H. Condit Stated Clerk, Presbytery of Yukon Kapid Transit on the Tanana — From Rev. .]. H. Cnndit. Anion;/ tltc Eskimos of the Fnr \orth Older, by some years, than the Yukon missions among white settlers, are the native missions of the Presliytery among the Eskimos at St. Lawrence Island and Point Barrow. Presbfjterij of Yukon — A)iioiu/ titc EsirmioK lisr. Eskimo School Ciiihlreii at (Kimbell, .St. I^uw ri-nii' Ish.iiu —The H. M. Monthl: (jTiiinbrll, (S'f. Lawrence Island One liundred miles south frnm Bering Strait, forty mile.s east from tLe Siberian coast, and seventy miles west from the Alaslsa mainland, is St. Lawrence Island. On the extreme northwest comer is the village of Chib-u-chak, or Gambell. This name was given in memory of Mr. and Sirs. V. C. Gambell, the first mission- aries to the island, who were lost at sea in returninj; to their field of labor. As the island is barren the houses are of drift wood and whale bone covered with walrus hide and chinked with moss. Each house is twenty or fifty feet In diameter and shelters several families. All around, inside and outside, are filth, dirt, sleds, spears, snowshoes and household utensils. The people are Eskimos, short, thick set, broad-faced, good-natured and intelligent. They are devil worshipers, and their superstition shows its evil effects in their foul dwellings and on the ghastly hillside where their dead lie uncovered. In 1,878 the island was the scene of a great tragedy. White whalers traded the natives whiskey for their furs, so debauching them that they made no pro- vision for winter, and starvation and pestilence took away 400 of them, wiping out two or three villages, leaving only Chibuchak. In 1891 Rev. Sheldon .Tackson, D. D., erected a good school building and teacher's residence with funds furnished by Mrs. Wm. Thaw and Mrs. Elliott F. Shepard. In July, 1894, Mr. V. C. (.Jamliell, who, with his wife, was a missionary of the Woman's Board, was appointed to open a Government school on St. Law- rence Island. After a trip East for Mrs. Gambell's health, they were returning to their work in May, 1,808, when the vessel, the .Tane Grey, sank with Mr. and Mrs. Gambell and their little Margaret and about thirty other passengers. The work was taken up in succession hy Mr. William F. Doty, of Princeton Seminary: P. H. Lerrigo, M. D.. and Rev. Edgar O. Campbell, m! D., and wife, from California, who be.gan work in 1001, Dr. Campbell having been ordained by the Presbytery of Yukon, which met at Eagle in .July. 1901 Dr. Lerrigo said: "Mr. Gambell fought devil worship: Mr. Doty fought the whiskey traffic, and both with marked success. I had the privilege of continuing the work so well begun, and of preaching to the people, without serious opposition, salvation by grace." 286 Historij of the Si/ nod of Washiii0, was selected by the United States Bureau of Education for the establishment of a school, the contract for which was given to the Woman's Board of Flome Missions of the Presbyterian Church. The neces- sary money was furnished by Mrs. Elliott P. Shepard, of New York. The first teacher was Prof. M. L. Stevenson, of Ohio, wlio took charge on .July 30, 1890. lie was also made keeper of the Refuge Station by the Government. This mission station, after a Russian mission in Nova Zembla and a Danish mission in Green- land, is the third most nortliern mission in the world. In 1800 Mr. Stevenson returned to his family in Ohio, and Rev. II. Richmond Marsh, M. D., and wife took charge of the mission. The home of Dr. and Mrs. Rev. .S. R. Sprlgy:s and Family, in Point Barrow Costume Marsh was the first Christian home ever seen by the natives in that section, and they were quick to imitate the missionaries in all Christian ways. A Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor of 114 was organized, the old store houses of the mission were remodeled and changed into a house of worship. On Easter, 1890, a church was organized with thirteen native communicants. Elder Koo-noo-ya, of this church, represented the Presbytery of Yukon in the General Assembly at Phila- delphia in 1001. In the summer of 1899 tlie mission was reinforced by the arrival of Rev. Samuel R. Spriggs and wife. Dr. Marsh and family went in 1904 to lioonah and then home to the States for the sake of their family, but in 1008 returned to Point Barrow and relieved Mr. and Mrs. Spriggs, who are now in the East. Upon the visit of Dr. and Mrs. Marsh to Puget Sound, after seven years at Point Barrow, and ,iust before they went to Hoonah, their children, born within the Arctic Circle, saw trees for the first time in their lives, and their little son, on seeing a cow, called to the little Eskimo girl whom they had hrought with them, "Look, P'sik ! See the deer !" In connection with its function as a Refuge Station, the mission was in 1809 presented with 100 reindeer by the Government and 2.5 were given to a native reindeer apprentice. Prcffh liter 11 of )'iikoii — 77/c Furthest Xortli 287 Reindeer were for the TTniterl States O Eskimo "Santa C'laiiM and Fainily" A Family Kide, at Teller Keindeer Station ■ — From Dr. Jackson ntrotluced into Aliiska. from Sib'^i-ia, by Dr. Jackson, as Asent ng thn siibsistL^nce xjrohbfin of llie rnirn^nt, in 1 S!i 1 . In 1002 the mission reported ."3li:i reindeei-. of wliicli nine Eskimos owned '^H'l head. The use of the reindeer may afford more frequent mails in the future, but heretofore the station has had but one mail a year, brought and taken by the revenue cutter each summer. Surely our missionaries to that far cape, beneath the northern light, must have read the apostle Paul's commission as their own : "For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light to the Gentiles, that thou shouldest tje for salvation unto the ends of the earth " Kev. Horatio Ricliniond Marsh, >I. D.. and Mrs. ilarsh, of Point Barrow, 1897-1904, 190S-19 — Just as this vohunc is going to press, the Point Harrow mail, dated August oOth, has reached Seattle, announcing the destrtiction by lire nf the Presbyterian Mission buildings at ?> A. M., April li'th last, from an overheated flue. Mrs- Marsh and the children barely escaped with their lives and the little clothing that could he snatched in their tli.ght. Their furniture, silverware, provisions, library and medical supplies, valued at $4,000, are gone, and the loss on the building, totally destroyed and uninsured, is $(1,000. Dr. Marsh was at the time 150 miles away on a journey of medical service. The unfortunate family frjund refuge in the deserted home of a nati\"e, where they must ]i\"i* at least a year l)efore tlie tirst ship can possibly come to liring them lumber and supplies. With such an appeal from our heroic frontier we may fittingly closr this book and set ourselves to carry on the great work so well begun, and to maintain the Christian liberality and personal eonseeration ot the past in the futui-e History of the Synod of A^'asliingtou, Aurora Borealis. Presbyterian ]\Iission at Point Barrow. Alaska. Established by Dr. Jacl