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February 17, 1909. TI service to present the needs of this worthy institution. Augusta: Rev. J. T. Plunket, D.. D., pastor. Sunday, February 7, was a delightful season in the First Presbyterian Church, the communion of the Lord's Supper being celebrated. The day was faultless, the large auditorium was filled with devout worshippers. There were twenty-nine additions to the church, fourteen upon profession and fifteen by letter. Darien: "The First Presbyterian church of this place has commenced the new year under most favorable conditions, having been so fortunate as to secure the services of Rev. W. S. Milne, formerly of St. Petersburg, Fla. Mr. Milne has already endeared himself to all of his people here, while other friends have spoken in high terms of his preaching. The congregation has greatly increased x in numbers and interest in the work is growing steadily. The Sunday school, also, shows a marked improvement, and the members all feel that a new era for our church is at hand. This year marks the century since the First Presbyterian church of Darien was organized.- It Is the intention of our people, sometime during the spring, to hold a fitting celebration of its hundredth birthday. Pas tor and people are thoroughly in accord , and are hoping tor such divine aid, as to make this a banner year." Dublin: The Henry Memorial Presbyterian Church has about fifty members. Its ladies' missionary and aid society has about sixteen members. Some six months ago this society undertook to purchase a manse. With faith and zeal and perseverance and the blessing of God they made the last payment on the first day of February. The. pastor and family had been occupying the home since October. The first Tuesday afternoon of this month the society, with their oldest member as spokesman, came in a body to the manse and brought the good news, "Pastor, this is your home." In accepting the gift on behalf of the church the pastor spoke of the joy that was his to witness God's rich blessing upon their every endeavor in Christian service, and led them in a prayer of thanksgiving to the Father, the Giver of every good and perfect gift. The pastor and the 'society wish to express to all the individuals and the societies that so cheerfully and liberally assisted them, some measure of their appreciation and their heartfelt thanks. KENTUCKY. Cynthiana: Rev. _ C. P. Moore celebrated the first year of his pastorate on Sunday, January 31. A handsome two manual organ, with all latest mechanical and otner devices has been built in this Church at a cost of $1,800. Shelbyville: The two Presbyterian churches of Shelbyville (Northern and Southern) have determined to unite in one church to be in connection with tho Southern Assembly. Rev. David M. Sweets, D. D., pastor of the Southern church, resigned the first of the year, the resignation to take effect March 1 31, in order that he might become edi IE PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU tor of the ''Christian Observer." Rev. J. Rockwell Smith, pastor of the Northern church, has just resigned, his resignation to take effect March 31. The two churches have approved plans for coming together, and have asked the two Presbyteries of Louisville, Northern and Southern, to meet in Louisville, April 16, the Northern Presbytery to dismiss their church and the Southern to receive it and unite it with the Southern church. Under the terms of the proposed union the officers of both churches will remain officers in the united church. C. O. LOUISIANA. Bogalusa: Since the Presbytery met here, last November, when twenty-three members were received by the Presbytery, the church not then having a session, thirteen more have been received, eleven by letter and two on profession of faith. This new organization is full of promise. The Presbyterian Ministers' Meeting, almost Invariably a most profitable and eniovable gathprinir wne hoU loo* at Rev. Jno. W. Caldwell's home. Several visitors were present. The able paper of Rev. H. W. Burwell, on the "New Theology," aroused much interest, but the enlivening part of the discussion came in the development of the fact that one of the visitors was a pronounced evolutionist, strenuously holding to the development of one species from another, the evolution of man, the "bridging" of every chasm, the existence of every "missing link." New Orleans: Mr. Gilbert H. Green, a ruling elder of the First church, died on last Tuesday night in Baltimore. He was a. mnive 01 Virginia and nad resided in New Orleans for thirty-five years, but had been for a few months in Kansas City, Mo., where he was connected with the National Bank of Commerce. In New Orleans he was for many years connected with the Whitney-Central and CanalLouisiana banks. MISSISSIPPI. Moss Point: The Presbyterian church is taking steps looking towards either a new house of worship or the remodeling of the present one. Handsome and liberal subscriptions were made at a recent meeting. Osborn: A new house of worship is being erected at this place. Dr. H. M. Sydenstricker, of West Point, preaches twice a month on Sunday afternoons. The membership numbers about forty. Grenada: The dedication of the beautiful house of worship took place January 31. The pastor, Rev. J. C. Curothers, and elders invited Dr. H .R. Raymond, of Starkville. to nreach the deHi cation sermon. Pastors of the Methodist and Paptist churches took part in the services. The services were most instructive and enjoyable* the venerable and beloved Dr. Raymond preaching an eloquent sermon. There is not in the state a more beautiful edifice, commensurate with the cost of it, than is this church. Its cost, including the v.jir'et rTH. 13 carpets, granolithic walks, etc., was about $15,500. NORTH CAROLINA. Lenoir: Rev. G. F. Robertson recently conducted a meeting at this place. Already about twenty hav->' united with our church, and there are quite a number of others who will do so. This church is supporting two missionaries, one in Korea and one in Japan. Charlotte: At a congregational meeting held on Sunday, February 7, vh^ee new eiders and five new deacons were elected. The ofllcial support of llie Tenth Avenue Church is greatly strengthened by the addition of these godly men tn ito nroon"? "m ? ?%w vocui umuers. Rev. F. D. Jones, pastor of the Westminster church, Charlotte, has been assisted in a series of meetings by Rev. R. G. McLees. Large congregations attended these meetings. The church was greatly revived and the members strengthened. There have been about thirty accessions to the church since the last communion. The Hamlet, Rockingham and Cameron Group of Churches enjoyed a visit from Rev. Homer McMillan, associate secretary of Assembly's Home Missions. This earnest exponent of practical Christianity dei.ghted large congregations three times Sunday, February 7. As one result of his appeal these three small churches pledged one hundred dollars to the Assembly s work. The Ladies' Missionary Society of Hamlet, under the skilful leadership of Mrs. L. W. Curtis, is planning a rally day on May 5. They are inviting representatives of every church in the county and are preparing a full and varied program, not the least attractive fea iuib ui wmcn win De a model monthly meeting of the Hamlet society. Another interesting event will be the large display of curios representing the various countries studied by the society during the year. Montreat: Mr. J. I. Miller was ordained and installed deacon in this church on last Sabbath and will be a very valuable addition to' our board of deacons. Five persons were added to the church here and at Black Mountain the past two Sabbaths. The Mission Sabbath school in connection with that church is rapidly growing, having between seventy-five and one hundred members. We are fortunate to have Rev. Mr. Mcllwaln and Rev, r>r Leeper as teachers in this school, as well as a fine corps of godly women to assist them. OKLAHOMA. Purant: The Sunday School of the First Presbyterian Church of Durant some time ago decided to take a ten-year scholarship in the Presbyterian College or uurant, to be Riven each year to some worthy girl who is unable to educate herself. In order to hold this Institution it was necessary for Durant to donate a choice building site of about thirty acres adjoining the city limits and pledge seventy-five scholarships from this Bryan) county at fifty dollars a year for ten (Continued on Page 16.)