# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1920_S8
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8 Proceedings of Thirty-First National -Coni

own midst. The dearth of teachers has never bee ‘
Many a school has been closed, since congregatio
endeavor, were riot able to secure a teacher.

The relations with our brethren of the Syn
were most intimate during the trying years of war.
mon cause with them in the difficult matter of pro
boys in the army and the navy, as well as in the fight for. ow
The brethren in Europe and Australia cling to us in unchs
and fellowship of faith. Our Intersynodical Committee *
gratifying report to make. '

The duties with which I was charged at the last conventig
been carried out as far as possible. The past three yearg
Presidents. Not only were the prescribed visits at synods
stitutions made, but very many committee meetings were }
the correspondence was at times very large. The Vice-P
have untiringly assisted me and were at all times prepared
with advice and assistance.

Lord, abide with us, for it is toward evening, and th
far spent! Amen. :

Sessions.
(German Report, p. 9.)

The meetings were held in Harmonie Hall. Fifteen bag
sessions were held from Wednesday, June 16 to Friday noon, Jui
Hours for sessions were: 9 a.M. to noon; 1.30 to 4 P.M.
the second week the afternoon sessions were extended to 4.
Each session was opened with a brief devotional service, in
Pastors Alf. Fuehler (Southern Illinois District) and F. 0
(Atlantic District) served as chaplains. In the devotional
of Friday, June 25, special mention was made of the prese
of the Augsburg Confession, June 25, 1530.

Assistant Secretary.

Rev. Paul F. Bente (English District) was elected Assi
the General Secretary. In each session he read an English sum
of the proceedings of the previous session. He also prepared
English Report for publication.

Nomination Committee for Committees on App
(Germ. Rep., pp. 9. 29.)

The: President had refrained from appointing a commi'
‘appeals. Accordingly Pres. E. A. Mayer, Pres. H. Meyer, Rev.
Sandvoss, Teacher B. Schumacher, and Lay Delegate C. Bruer’