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February 10, 1909. T! the cause tefore the churches, for there are thousands of women in the church, who, not through lack of interest, but of information, have never heard of the existence of a debt. There are those who are not able to give over the small sum of $1 but God has blessed many of our women with large means. Will they not come to the* Help of the I^ord with liberal offerings? Let all give as the Ix>rd hath blessed them, the rich of their abundance, the poor according to that which she hath. There is no sucn thing as standing still for a child of God, or for His Church. We must move forward, or we must lose ground. t . Again therefore we appeal to the women of the Church to give to this cause, until tne gifts represent a real sacrifice; and may we hear the Master's voice say of us. "She hath done what she could." Contributions may be sent to Miss Mamie D. Smith, 18 Pine Street, Petersburg, Va? or to the Committee at Nashville. jA.NIi M. KUTHKKFORD, Pres. Woman's Missionary Union of East Hanover. PRESBYTERIAN ORPHANS' HOME, Lynchburg, Va. An afterword to the dear people of our Synod who have been so generously helping us. First came Thanksgiving, of which 1 have told you, with its bountiful supply of good things and things substantial, and then right along up to Christmas there came kind and generous remembrances from many quarters so ihat the children had a very full and happy Christmas. And now let me collectively and individually thank all the good friends who have sent of their abundance to help us in our need. I have tried to do this as the packages as well as financial aid came i.n but I fear I may have failed to do so in some cases, and for this reason quite a number sent gifts and did not notify me; and then a number sent packages with no names on them to tell where they came from or who sent them. oo wnen stx or eight packages a day came in and over four different railroads, and fifty children crowding around to see what was in the packages, naturally things got mixed and some of them lost sight of for the time. So if anybody has failed to receive an acknowledgment with our profound gratitude, it is hereby tendered. And I will make this request, when you send a box or a barrel (and if you have not done so, don't fail to try it) please mark it not only distinctly to the Home, but from whom it comes, and It would be just right to put on the top, inside, a list of the contents. I would like to have some idea of the value of these boxes, but I cannot possibly undertake such an estimate as I unpack them. Dear friends, we appreciate your bounty for the nast ?t>vsn woob-a .. wnoi UVIIT ?TC trust they will not be followed by seven weeks of famine, as in Pharaoh's dream. There has been a great shrinkage, and it begins to look as if the famine might come. Christmas cake is all mighty well, but *? HE PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU it is a mere important matter that we have daily bread. The hardest part of the year is upon us. from now till our vegetables come in. Our store room has been well filled, but it doesn't take long to empty it. We have been greatly blessed in the health of the children, and there are many things to encourage. Our debt is being steadily reduced, and more churcnes, societies and individuals are undertaking the support of a child. Our little hnn.t of - VI vyu*cuaiiicr& ?IL .Max Meadows is supporting two boys, the Gcrdonsville Church undertakes to clothe four boys, also one in Goochland undertakes four. If only all the churches and Presbyteries would do their part the abundant support of this institution would be assured, but strange to say many of our strongest churches take no interest in its welfare or success. In three of the largest Presbyteries, aggregating one hundred and fourteen churches, seven have sent contributions for the support of these destitute children. Is it not time they should consider their ways, bear their part of the burden and make this Orphans' Home an honor to the Synod of Virginia? Yours in his service. J. C. PAINTER. Acting Supt. DAY OF PRAYER FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES. The General Assembly having directed that I give notice through the church press of material changes in the days appointed and recommended by it for observance by the churches, I hereby call attention to the following action of the assembly of 1908: "As there is no special reason for adhering to the last Thursday of February, hitherto set apart as a day of prayer for schools and colleges, and in view of the fact that the student federation of the world observes the second Sunday of February for this purpose, the Assembly hereby substitutes the second Sunday of February for the last Thursday of that month, as the day ot | prayer for schools and colleges." W. A. ALEXANDER, Stated Clerk of General AssemDly. THE DAY OF PRAYER FOR STUDENTS. By Henry H. Sweets, Secretary. The General Assembly of our Church at its first meeting In Augusta, Ga., in 1861, adopted the following: "That the General Assembly designates the first Wednesday in December to be observed annually as a day of special prayer for the youth of our country that the almighty grace of our God may sanctify them, in their homes, their schools, their colleges, and their seminaries, to the great work of preaching the Gospel to every creature." Several changes have been made in the date, which for many years past has been the last Thursday in February. Cireful investigation has revealed the fact that the day, although recommended each year by the Assembly, has ceased to be very generally observed. Consequently, the General Assembly of 1908 4. ' TH. 21 (see Minutes, page 56) changed the day to the second Sunday in February. On that Sunday, February 14, 1909, the Day of Prayer for Students, according to the practice of tne various student organizations of the world for the past thirteen years, will be observed. These Christian r rganizations of students are located in more than two thousand colleges arid universities throughout the world, and have a membership of one hundred and thirtythree thousand ycung men. Many of the other evangelical churches also have adopted this as their rtnv nf S'nce the faithful observance of the special day of prayer for more candidates on the first Sabbath in November there has been a constant increase in the number of young men offering themselves for the Gospel ministry. The reports to the Assembly last May showed an increase of forty over the previous year. The reports from the Stated Clerks received at our office January 1. 1009, reveal an increase since May of forty-seven. May we offer a few suggestions which may increase the real number of intercessors for this cause, and give greater faithfulness to the prayers on behalf of students? 1. Let the pastors in all our churches make mention of this request of the General Assembly and urge Its observance in the home. 2. If prssib'e. preach a sermon on 'his rliltv on?l nn r. xt? ? ' j ...... ut? ico|iuiiaiuiiiiy, ana lei tne prayers be very definite in their scope. 3. I^et us remember the vast possibilities wrapped up in the lives of our own students who are being trained for leadership in all departments of life, and pray that they may all have God's clear guidance in choosing their life's work. 4. Let our interest and sympathies extend to the vast army of students In our own and heathen lands, praying that' with all their getting, they may get the true Wisdom from ab'ove. 5. In communities where academies, colleges, or universities are located, utilize not only the day of prayer, but where n/\aniLl>? A * i>uosiuic iwo or mree days Derore or after, to prepare for the proper observance of the day, or to make more lasting the Impressions of it. 6. "The possibilities of united prayer are boundless. Therefore, with the growing realization of its vital, highly multiplying and enduring influence, let all who have at heart the deepest interest of the Kingdom of Christ among students, seek In every way in their power to make the coming day of prayer a great reality." Louisville, Ky. The Mission Of those corpuscles In your blood (hnt ksua Kaam aaIIaJ I u*Ia ? ?IM?W MWVI t/OllOU t?l HIO Soldiers," Is to fight for you against the disease germs that constantly endanger your health. These corpuscles are made healthy and strong by the use of Hood's Sarsaparilla. This medicine is e, combination of more than 'JO different remedial agents in proportions and by a process known only to ourselves and it has for thirty years been constantly proving its worth. No substitute, none "just-as-good."