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January 20, 1909. TH lars is in a flourishing condition. A united people, well organized for work and under the leadership of a beloved pastor, this church enters the New Year with grateful praise and good resolutions. Rev. A. R. Harrison changes his address from Ringgold, Ga., to Huntersville, N. C. Wallace Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, has just had a series of pleasant and promising services. December 13 was the reonenincr sprviro a flay ? hundred dollars repairs had been made. Dr. Thos. E. Converse preaching at 11:00 a. in. At 7:30 p. m. the first anniversary of Rev. John D. Keith, as pastor, was held, Dr. J. G. Patton preaching, followed by an address by Elder W. Woods White. Sunday, December 20, there were eight accessions by letter, and Sunday, January 10, there were two by letter, making ten added since the beginning of second pastoral year. Sunday, January 3, Mr. W. Y. Nelms, a former elder of Panthersville church, was elected an elder of Wallace church. He was installed January 10. We thus "thank God and take courage"-for the New Year. Fitzgerald Church recently elected, ordained and installed the following officers: Ruling Elders, R. L. King and John a. Stevens; deacons, E. B. Stair and E. Rohrer. The session elected John B. Stevens church clerk. Last Sunday morning the congregation unanimously commended the past work of the pastor, and expressed the wish that the present pastoral relation be continued. On January 1 the pastor's salary and all debts had been met excepting three dollars, with unpaid subscription more than necessary, to place the church free from all indebtedness. Several have been added to the church by profession and by letter. S. KENTUCKY. Midway: Rev. J. W. Tyler, phstor of the Midway church, has declined the call lately given him to the evangelistic work I or the Synod. Louisville Presbytery will meet January IS, to consider the application of Rev. Dr.v r-vvld Sweets, of ShelbyviHe, to have the pastoral relation between himself and the Shelbyville church dissolved. 1)1. Sweets has accepted a position on the editorial staff of the Christian Observer, of Louisville. Second Church, Louisville: As announced, the congregation of the St cond church returned to its own place of worship on the first day of the new year. Services were held in the auditorium of the Sunday school building, and the use of the other place of worship, so generously tendered the people when their \ chll rnh ? ?was destroyed by Are nearly a year ago, was given up. LOUISIANA. New Orleans: The Free Clinic of the Presbyterian Hospital was set apart on last Thursday afternoon. The exercises were interesting and appropriate. Parts were taken in these exercises by Rev. Dr. J. C.\Barr, the President of the Board of Managers, who spoke on "The Attitude of the Presbyterian Church Towards Christian Healing," Rev. Dr. C. V. Edwards, of the Baptist church, on "The Need of a Christian Hospital in New Orleans," Rev. A. F. Scheussler, of E PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU! the Northern Methodist church, on "christian Co-Operation in Relieving the Sick," Dr. John F. Oechsner, the president of the Medical staff, with greetings from the representatives of various institutions and organizations of a kindred kind. The devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. J no. W. Caldwell, Jr., of the Carrollton church, and Rev. \V. W. Holmes, of the Methodist church, Sout^. The prayer of dedication was made by Rev. Chas. S. Sholl, pastor of the Canal Street church, and the benediction was nronounced hv Bpv nr r"v>oo r _ ?J *?M?. . VMUO. U. TVClld, of the Episcopal church. The rooms were most attractive in decorations of flowers and plants. There are seven in the Clinic, all well furnished and adapted to the use to which they will be put.' Miss Pearl Murphy, a thoroughly trained and experienced nurse will be head nurse and in charge of the Clinic. The work thus far accomplished and as proposed to be developed is chiefly due to the energy and activity of Rev. Dr. J. C. Barr, seconded by the interest and efforts of the Woman's Home Missionary Union. Grand Cane: Rev. E. H. Keasler, of Marshall, Texas, preached at the rresbyterian church on Sunday before last. Minutes of the Synod of Louisiana: The Minutes of 1908 ha've been mailed to sessions at the rate of one copy for each minister and elder, except in the case of vacant churches where the address of the Clerk of Session or of any elder was unknown. If any such will write to the Stated Clerk, Rev. Louis Voss, 932 Second street, New Orleans, copies will be sent them. New Orleans: Governor Glenn, of North Carolina, who is devoting this year to the work of Home Missions, will visit New Orleans April 25 and 2G. The Presbyterian Ministers' Association and the Presbyterial Committee of Domestic Missions took up the matter several weeks ago, and are most glad to announce the coming of this most eloquent advocate of the great work. -Rev. Jacob Meier, pastor of the Second German church, Claiborne avenue and Allen street, returned to his work last week, leaving his wife, in Newark, N. J., somewhat improved in health. The Week of Prayer was observed last week, with union services in a number of central churches, with two services one evening in the extreme ends of the city. At the January communion services of the Third church, the names of thirteen new members were read. The attendance at the service was fine and the congregation is in a hopeful condition. Bunkie: The event of the week, last week, waB the marriage, by Rev. J. Y. Allison, D. D., of LakQ Charles, of Rev. Motte Martin, of our Congo Mission, to Miss Bessie Lilley Sentell, daughter of Mr. Geo. W. Sentell. Dr. Allison performed the same delightful function for the parents of the bride, a generation ago. Monroe: The church at Monroe, Rev. George D. Booth, pastor, recently elected Mr. Frank P. Stubbs, Thomas Crow, and Chester A. Nenney as deacons. They were ordained on the Sunday before Christmas. At the January communion twelve members were received. Lake Charles: The New Year was commenced very happily, when two young people were received Into full 'H. 19 communion on the first Sabbath. The congregation made the pastor and family very happy by generous Christmas remembrances. MISSISSIPPI. Rev. S. G. Sutton changes his address from Winona, Miss., to I-aBelle, Mo. He has accepted the call of the LaBelle church. Canton: Sunday, January 10, we observed our regular winter communion, in the presence of a large body of communicants. The pastor, Rev. C. S. Newman, announced the names of three infants baptized, and five new members re ceived by the session since the last communion. The regular spring meeting of Central Presbytery will be with this congregation in April. Hattiesburg: The First Presbyterian Ladies' Aid Society met on Monday, afternoon at the church with the President, Mrs. Spears, in the chair. Reports for the past year were given, showing an addition of twenty-three new members during the year. The officers elected to serve this year were: Mrs. Chas. Spears, president; Mrs. M. Dunn, secretary; Mrs. Dunman Matheson, assistant secretary; vice preisdent, Mrs. Stephen Burr; treasurer, Mrs. M. E. Adams; organist, - Mrs. M. D. King; reporter, Miss Hattle McKinstry. ' Dr. William Irvine, of Greenwood, Miss., preached for the First church, Greenville, of which Rev. W. B. Gray is pastor, every evening last week, beginning Monday, January 11. These services were all greatly enjoyed by the congregation of this church. A missionary ai Linares, Mexico, is being supported by these people. First Church, Greenville: A sun-rise prayer meeting was held at the church on New Year's morning, the attendance was larerp an.l u-? ? _ ^ U.WIMUI uearis pourea their tribute of thanksgiving to the Lord of years. The service was conducted by the pastor with gentle dignity. It was a beautiful morning and the brilliant rays of sunlight came through the stained-glass windows which added to the feeling of warmth that pervaded the building, and brought to memory the hymn, "When streaming from the eastern skies/' A few parents presented their children for baptism,? a select time and occasion for them to dedicate their young to the Lord. A few prayers, a four " .. uj uiuo auu aa excellent exposition of the Scriptures by Rev. W. Brlstow Gray, the pastor, and then the congregation was dismissed to linger for a while to exchange New Year greetings, Christian friend with friend. A remembrance of this bright and happy time will linger long with those who were privileged to attend. The communion of the Lord's Supper was administered on the first Sunday of this year; there were received on profession four and by letter eight. MISSOURI. Central Church, Kansas City: The Central Church has called as an assistant pastor, to be associated with Dr. S. M. Neel, Rev. J. B. Brown, of JohnBon City, Tenn. Eastmlnster, Kansas City: At the January communion twenty-two members (Continued on Page 22.)