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February 10, 1909. 1
Christian homes and of our Sunday
schools and Bible classes, and are the
fruits of pastoral, parental and teachers'
work among the young. No doubt many
were brought to decision by the evangelistic
meetings. At the First Church, Dr.
McFaden, pastor, ten were received by
letter and twenty on profession. At the
Second Church, Dr. Cecil, pastor, thirteen
camo 1? * ?
u>< .cud aim iiiucLccii iiv pruiession.
At the Grace Street Church, Dr.
Witherspoon, pastor, ten by letter and
seventeen by profession. At the Third
church. Dr. Eggleston, pastor, forty-three
have been received since the last communion.
At Mizpah, Chestnut Hill, Dr.
Walthall, pastor, thirteen were received
by profession and six by letter. At the
Church of the Covenant, Dr. Stewart, pastor,
there were twenty-one on profession.
At Montrose, Dr. W. S. Campbell, pastor,
seven were added on profession, and all
the smaller churches had some additions.
Preaching is continued every night this
week at Hoge Memorial Mnntrnsn nn.i
the Fulton Mission. The pastors reported
on Monday morning that there were a
good number to be received. In the
classes received are some to come from
the world and not Christian households.
Woman's Missionary Union: The
quarterly meeting of the Woman's Missionary
Union of East Hanover Presbytery,
was held in Hoge Memorial church
January- 28, at 4: 30 p. m. Mr. Scherer,
the pastor, opened the meeting with a
iiyinn ana scripture lesson, followed by
the opening prayer, which was offered
by Dr. Rice. A brief account of the
Synodical Union meetings held last November
in Danville, was given by Miss
Rutherford. Mr. Ralston, of Petersburg,
spoke from Matthew 28: 1, 20, especially
the clause, "Teaching them to observe
all things whatsoever I have commanded
you." At the close of the address the
offering was received, a hymn was sung
and the meeting adjourned.
Elizabeth Call, Sec.
New Monmouth: A .meeting was in
progress last week at New Monmouth
Presbyterian church, with preaching
each night by the pastor, Rev. Robert
E. Steele. 'ihe services continued
through the week. Communion services
were held Sunday morning, February 7.
new elders and two new deacons, the additional
elders being Messrs. I. C. Hunt,
James R. Smith and M. E. Fore and Dr.
Geo. P. Hamner, and the new deacons.
Major Stanley W. Martin and E. W. Buckingham.
Under the ministry of Rev. P. B.
Hill this church is one of the most active
of the city, much more interest being
taken in the work by the members than
ever before.
Richmond: On Sunday, January 31,
our churches were well filled, showing
some good results of the Chapman evangelist
meetings, in the revived interest of
Waynesboro: Rev. Charles R. Stribllng
announced to his congregation, Sunday,
January 31, that after due consideration
he had decided to decline the
call recently extended him from the
Karmville PresDyterian church, anu
would remain with his people here. The
Farmville church Is a large and Influential
one, with a salary of $1,400 a year
and use of the manse. The people
of Waynesooro and community will hear
of Mr. Stribllng's decision to remain
'HE PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOL
in charge of his present pastorate with
the greatest pleasure. For quite a number
of years he has served his charge
with zeal, efficiency and faithfulness,
and, without regard to sect or denomination,
is one of the most popular men in
this section.
Fredericksburg: We have been endeavoring
to enlarge and improve our
Sabbath school. We have organized two
men's Bible classes,( also a Teachers'
't raining class, which includes about all
the teachers and some others, and prom
ises great good. We hope to have a
much larger and more efficient school.
Tne primary department gave a reception
January 30 to the mothers and
members of the Cradle Roll, which was
largely attended and most enjoyable.
Our school received much help and quite
a stimulus from the recent visit of Dr.
Phillips and Rev. J. B. Carpenter, who
conducted a Sabbath school institute.
We have received several new members
into the church recently. J. H. H.
South Boston: The session has elected
Mr. H. J. Watkins, superintendent of
the new West End Sunday school. This
school will soon rival the main school
in enrollment. At the January communion,
eight members were received into
ine cnurcn C. W. M.
Park Place Church, Norfolk: At a congregational
meeting held January 28, the
Park Place Church called Rev. W. H. T.
Squires, of Bristol, Tenn., to the vacant
pastorate. It is believed that he will
accept the call and take charge of the
field early in the spring, possibly on
March 1. He comes with an excellent
record for Christian work in Bristol,
building two churches and greatly increasing
the membership.
Betnesda, Rockbridge Co.: The work
on the church is going steadily on. the
Sunday school room being now about
ready for use. The ladies of the congregation
have undertaken the ornamentation
of the interior. Rev. Henry Millpr
Is nnw hnlHlntr q monfinof n*
uv.w*?.D u tuwviug U t iUCiyun*
ell, that church being vacant.
Farmville: We learn from a local
exchange that this church has exlendel
a call to Rev. Chas. R. Stribling. of
Waynesboro, Va., in succession to Rev.
H. Tucker Graham, who becomes president
of Hampden-Sfdney College.
WEST VIRGINIA.
Kanawha Presbytery met in called
meeting at the First Presbyterian Church,
Charleston, W. Va., Tuesday morning,
February 2, and transacted the following
business: Rev. Harry Walton was received
from Norfolk Presbytery, and
evangelistic powers were conferred on
him to labor in the Bccles, W. Va., field.
Rev. Carl Barth was heard on his request
that the pastoral relation existing be
tween him and the Point Pleasant Presbyterian
church be dissolved, and he dismissed
to Orange Presbytery, dissolution
to take effect March 1. His resignation
as stated clerk and treasurer was also
tendered to take effect at that time. Preskot.n
J *
u/ icij vuuuurreu in ui? request, voting a
resolution of regret at his intended leaving
them, as well as for his "faithful and
efficient" services as clerk. The election
of a successor to All his office was postponed
till spring meeting of Presbytery.
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At the request of the pastor at Holden,
\V. Va., where spring meeting is to be
held, the time of meeting was changed
from April 13 to April 27, 1909. S. C.
Middle way: Rev. R. A. White has resigned
as pastor of the Presbyterian
church at Middleway. Rev. J. E. Triplet,
cf Shepherdstown, will fill the pulpit
for the present. Mr. Triplett wasformerly
pastor of the Presbyteriaa
church at Dufflelds.
PERSONALS.
Rev. Charles R. Stribling, of Waynesboro,
Va., has declined the ct.ll extended
to him by the Farmville church.
Rev. G. E. Thompson, of High Springs,
Fla., has been quite ill for the past eight
weeks, but we are glad to know at this
writing he is somewhat beter.
Rev. Geo. H. Kirker's address, during
the month of February, will be Vlcksbiirg,
Miss.
Rev. D. M. Stockard, of Oliver Springs,
Tenn., has accepted the call of Lebanon,
and Lenoir City churches.
Rev. W. D. Burkhead, of Grottoes, Va.,
has been called to the church at Opelika,
Ala.
Rev. W. R. Hudson, of Little Rock, Ark.,,
has received a call from Ike Lubblock
Street church, Houston, Tex.
Rev. W. W. Elwang celebrated histenth
anniversary as pastor of the
church In Columbia, Mo., on January 17.
Florence: The following officers were
recently elected, orlained and installed
in the First church. Elders, Captain
Andrew Brown and Mr. Jas. W. Wllmer.
Deacons, Messrs. Edward Asbury
O'Neal. Richard Bailey and John D. Weeden.
Rev. J. M. Forbis, of King's Mountain,.
N. C., has accepted the call to Parkton,
N. C.
Rev. C. L. Bragaw, of Nebraska, haa
accepted the call to the Lillington
vuuivu, ?urui Carolina.
Rev. E. A. Grover, of Alabama, has accepted
the call of the Gulf and Jonesboro
group. North Carolina.
Rev. R. F. Kirkpatrick has recently
raised $1,000 at Maxton, N. C., for Union
Theological Seminary.
rtev. R. A. Lapsley, D. D., editor of our
Sunday school literature, is to speak at
the First Presbyterian Church, Atlantar
on Friday night, February 12, 1909.
CHURCH AT LARGE.
The Home Mission Publicity Campaignwas
inaugurated in Atlanta last week. It
was a notable success. The Central
Presbyterian church was filled at thenight
meetings and the attention was
marked. The Christian public of all'
denominations expected a treat and they
were not disappointed. Ampng the speakers
was Governor Glenn, of North Carolina.
He spoke in weariness after a
day'3 continuous travel, but he spoke
with continuous eloquence. His addrpna.
was an hour in length, but seemed far
shorter. Other speakers left the happiest
impress upon the audience ancT
we feel that an influence has been exerted
of a very high character. We
trust that other cities may have the
same privilege which Atlanta has enjoyed.
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