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March 17, igog. T Bolton, of Philadelphia, and Dr. Beardlee, of Michigan, the Canal Street church; Dr. J. S. Lyons, of Louisville, and Dr. Laird, of Philadelphia, the Napoleon Avenue church, and Dr. W. A. Brooks, of Trenton, N. J., the Third church. Alexandria: Rev. J. C. Barr, D. D., of the Lafayette church* New Orleans, assisted Rev. B. L. Price in a meeting last week. Bogaiusa: A Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor has been organized by the pastor, Rev. Edmond Lavergne. MISSISSIPPI. Hazlehurst: The following resolutions were adopted by this congregation March 7. 1909: "Whereas, the congregation of the Presbyterian Church, of Hazlehurst, have learned with the deepest concern that our beloved pastor, Dr. Samuel Craighead Caldwell, who has served this church as pastor for the past twenty-one years, is seriously considering a call to another field of his Master's labor: And whereas, we are deeply sensible of the fact that in all these years he has been as patient and faithful a pastor as any church ever had, and by his faithful, long and kindly service among us, that his removal wnnlrl an ' " mu iuvuiiouiduic griei to every member of this church and of this entire .community, and entail upon this church and community a loss w? feel It impossible to repair: Therefore be it resolved, that we most earnestly urge and plead with him to stay with us who love him so much, and that in future we will each of us most solemnly pledge ourselves to do our duty more faithfully in attendance upon the services of the church, and otherwise exert ourselves more zealously in giving him that moral support needed in holding up his hands for the great work of the King in which he so devotedly engaged: ReSolved, that we assure him of the affection and love in which he and his entire household are hpld hv pvorr - ? ? * ...ouiuci oi iais cnurcn, arid that whatever be his ultimate decision as to the will of God in this matter we will ever hold in deepest gratitude the memory of his sacrifices for us, and that our affection, love and prayers will go with him and his as long as we live." In reply to these resolutions Dr. Caldwell announced to a large congregation Sunday night, March 7, that he would remain with his loyal and devoted people. MISSOURI. The Chairman of the Home Mission committee, Potosi Presbytery, is Rev. Adolphus Kistler, of Cape Girardeau, and Rev. Geo. W. Harlan, of Farmlngton, is cosurer. NORTH CAROLINA. The Woman's Missionary Union, of "King's Mountain Presbytery, will meet In Shelby, March 31. Rev. J. O. Reavis, D. D., Rev. Homer McMillan, Dr. J. R. Willdnson, Mrs. Elizabeth Preston Allan, Miss Barbara Lambdln and Miss Katherlne Haines will be among the speakers. Rev. George H. Atkinson was recently installed pastor of the Albemarle church by a commission consisting of Rev. A. R. Shaw, who presided and charged the people. Rev. A. A. McGeachy preached the sermon and Rev. W. M. Kincald charged the pastor HE PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOI Davidson: Rev. George Atkinson of Albemarle made an address on March 11, before the Y. M. C. A. Mr. Atkinson, a warm friend of Davidson, has in turn many cordial friends here. He preached with marked acceptability in the Presbyterian church on Sunday night. Dr. Shearer is having prepared a type-written copy of another volume in his series of Bible studies. The new book is entitled "Selected Studies in the Old Testament." He hopes to have the volume issued from the press (Presbyterian Committee of Pi^blication) by commencement. OKLAHOMA. Durant: At a congregational meeting held on Sunday, March 7, in the First church, the resignation of Rev. John A. Williams was accepted. A committee on pulpit supply, consisting of Messrs. A. H. Ferguson, T. B. Wilkins and E. Hotchkin, was appointed to recommend a new pastor to the congregation. Two new elders, Messrs. A. H. Ferguson and E. J. Nail. SOUTH CAROLINA. Greenville, Palmer Church: On the first Sunday in March, there were seventy-three present at Sabbath school and an offering of $2.50 was made to Sunday school extension and publication work. Nineteen of the? KohnlnrB ha?n nrnmiouH to memorize the Shorter Catechism this year. On the same Sabbath, fourteen new names were added to the membership by certificate, making thirty-four in l he last ten months. There are now one hundred and twenty-three on the role. The pastor, Rev. Lowry Davis, has five other preaching points and has received forty-six members into the various churches in the last ten months. The annex to Palmer church is nearing completion and the congregation has decided to paint the church. Enoree Presbytery will m ppt in f hie /"? V* nroK .. ?. ...www iu v???o vuuivu UCAL UIUUIU. Nazareth Church: The index to the cemetery record of Nazareth church is now ready and the names are being copied in the book. Two columns have been added which call for information not always given on the tombstone or monument, namely, the names of parents and record of the marriage of the several persons. All who are interested in this cemetery record system and who can do so, will please send the above information concerning any person buried at Nazareth to Rev. B. P. Reid, Reidville, S. C.. who will have the information recorded in the Index. When this record is ready the book will be placed in the office of the Register of Mesne Conveyance at Spartanburg S. C. The sketches of life and character may be prepared now and submitted to the pastor, Rev. B. F. Reid, or the clerk of the session, Mr. B. K: Grisham. Wellford. S. C., R. F. D. No. 3, for approval. These sketches, when properly approved, may be given to Mr. T. R. Trlmmier, Register of Mesne Conveyance. Spartanburg. S. C., who will keep them on file and record them later on, when the record books are placed in his office. The scale of fees, which will be very reasonable, will be published later when agreed upon by the church and the register. J. Whitner Reid. * 4 ' JTH. 19 Centenary Exercises: J. Leighton Wilson, Mount Zion church. Harmony Presbytery. March 25, 1909, being the onehundredth anniversary of the birth of the late Dr. J. Leighton Wilson, also of the founding of Mount Zion church and the organization of Harmony Presbytery, there will be held at Mt. Zion church memorial services of much more than local importance. Particularly is this true with .v.t.cute iu me Wilson Centenary as Dr. Wilson served the whole church for more than a half century. The Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions will join in this celebration by sending its president, Dr. George Alexander, of New York, to speak of Dr. Wilson's labors prior to 1861. Our own Executive Committee of Foreign Missions will be represented by the secretaries, Drs. Chester and Reavis, who will present that part of Dr. Wilson's labors connected with the Foreign Mission wcrk of our Church, and Rev. Hugh R. Murchison will speak of his personal characteristics. Dr. Thos. R. English, of Union Seminary, will deliver the Centennial address on Mount Zion Church and Dr. W. J. McKay will deliver the Centenrial address cn Harmony Presbytery. The Atlantic Coast L'ne Railroad has granted reduced fare for March 2oth Trom Columbia, Charleston, Florence, Bennettsville. ana intermediate points to St. Charles, where any who w!sh to come will be met and entertained free for the day. It is expected that many will avail themselves of this opportunity to honor the memory of one of the greatest men ever developed in the entire country. He was the pioneer missionary from the south, and the one who laid the foundations of Home and Foreign Mtssicns in the Southern Church. Hugh R. Murchison. Sec'y. Com. on Arrangements. Bishopville, S. C. Hamner: Embracing the fourth Sabbath of February, a week's services were held in the new church. The pastor, Rev. A. G. Buckner anH ?1 , u>o pcupm were rortunate in having the efficient services of Rev. A. W. Crawford, of Rowland, N. C., throughout the meeting. Church members were revived and three were received for baptism and membership. The 'new modern brick church is nearing completion and has no debt. TENNESSEE. Bristol: Rev. W. H. T. Squires, pastor of the Central church, on Sunday morning, March 7, offered his resignation as pastor to accept the pastorate of the Park Place church, Norfolk, Va. Mr. Squires has been with this church for eight years and during this time the membership has grown from sixty to four hundred and thirty; the old frame building has been replaced by a modern structure at a cost of $16,000. The coAgrogation was deeply affected by this decision. TEXAS. Lancaster: Three persons were received into this church on Sunday, March 7, on profession of faith by the pastor. Rev. S. Addison McElroy. Miles: On Sunday, March 7, the membership was greatly strengthened by the addition of eleven persons by letter. Rev. C. L. Ewlng is the pastor. (Continued on Page 22.)