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22 TH1 Church News (Continued from page 19.) fore the committee for conferences, and whether anything could be done for us would be decided later. Supposing that you would be expecting something in reference to the above resolution and not hearing anything more from the Executive Committee, correspondence was had with some of you who were most zealous in the offering and adopting of the resolution at Birmingham, and the unanimous and independent verdict of those overtured on the subject was that it would be inexpedient to attempt such a convention as you desired this spring. Time is necessary to make necessary arrangements and secure the desired speakers and it was our unanimous judgment that such a meeting could not be secured before next fall. Today's mail brings a letter from Mr. Rowland, saying, "It was decided to accept the invitation extended us by the delegation of South Carolina at our Birmingham Convention, to hold a state meeting in the state of South Carolina." He also states they have selected the time and place for this meeting. Yours fraternally, Alexander Sprunt, Chairman Com. of For. Mis., Synod of South Carolina. Charleston. S. C. TENNESSEE. Presbytery of Nashville: The constitutional requirements having been met, the Presbytery of Nashville, of the Presbyterian Church in the United States, is called to meet in the parlor of the First Presbyterian church, corner Fifth avenue and Church street, Nashville, Tenn., on Thursday, March 25, at 11 a. m., for the following: 1. To dissolve the pastoral relation between R. G. Newsome and the Murfreesboro congregation. 2. To dismiss R. G. Newsome to the Presbytery of Macon. Geo. O. Bachman, S. C. Morristown: Nine new members have recently been received into this church, eight of whom were young men. The pastor, Rev. T. M. McConnell, conducts the Bible class of young men which numbers between thirty and forty, with a regular attendance of about twenty. Morristown: The people of the Presbyterian church are providing a new and excellent manse for the pastor. It is well located, well planned and well finished. Knoxville: Governor Glenn spent Sunday, March 14, in this city. It was a day n t CTVD Q f rvrl nr?/l hlAanln/v A A V/L s. W.4V |/itTUCgC UUU U1COOH15. /II liic morning hour he addressed a union meeting nt the Third church, the Central church uniting in the service. In the afternoon, at Staub's Theater, he addressed an immense audience of men, this meeting being under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. In the evening he spoke at the First church. This was a union service entered into by the Third, Central, and First churches. The auditorium was taxed to its utmost capacity, and yet there were persons who unsuccessfully sought a place. The three addresses were splendid, and each did great good. V E PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOUT At the evening service a large offering was made for the Assembly's Home Mission work. Humboldt: One of the most spiritual, refreshing and stimulating meetings ever held in West Tennessee was the District Sunday School Institute (for three of our Presbyterial districts) in this church, \fnrph 1 1 f! with ?>n unncnnllv artoti representation from the schools. Rev. G. F. Bell, of Kentucky, Rev. R. L. Benn, Rev. F. L. Allen, Mr. E. B. Chester, and the chairman, Rev. C. O'N. Martindale, each brought an appropriate message. The spirit of prayer and real praise permeated the meeting from first to last. The attendance was good and the impressions made helpful. May God bless this good work and stir up our Sunday schools to larger endeavor! Brownsville: On March 14 five members were received into the church. Lately this church has enjoyed a visit from Rev. G. O. Bachman, superintendent of the Presbyterian Bible Training school at Nashville. He delivered two fine addresses on "Training for Service," and "The World Without the Bible," besides working in the interest of his school to advantage. The Sunday school was well represented at the District Sunday school Institute held in Humboldt, and the delegates returned home full of a new appreciation of ant enthusiasm in the practical possibilities of the Sunday school. TEXAS. Milford: During the months of February and March, eleven members have been received into this church by letter, three of whom were formerly Cumberland Presbyterians. We are building a large nice Sunday school room in connection with our church, which, with some other improvements and repairs will cost about $1,400 or $1,500. E. M. M. Dallas Presbytery: According to the nunuu ui ric&uj' ictjr at its iiiccuug iaai fall, the Presbyterial assessment for this year is eleven cents per member. (See printed minutes of Presbytery, page 16.) According to standing rule, number 14, there will be a Sabbath school convention in the Oak Cliff church, Tuesday, April 13, 8 p.# m., which is the day before Presbytery meets. E. M. Munroe, S. C. The Missionary Union of Central Texas Presbytery will be held in the First church, Waco, Tex., April 7-9, (Wednesday evening through Friday morning.) An unusually good program has been arranged and it is earnestly hoped that every church in the Presbytery will be represented by a delegate or visitor. All delegates are urged to come prepared to take part in the discussion: "What Can We Do to Bring the Church to Its Great est Missionary Efficiency." Wednesday night. Rev. J. J. Grier, will speak on "The Great Commission." Thursday afternoon, Mrs. J. W. Bradley of Suchlen, China, will address the Union, followed by Mr. E. H. Dickson, on the "Birmingham Convention." Then, Mrs. Bradley will talk to the children. Thursday and Friday nights ex-Governor Glenn, of North Carolina will speak. It is, hoped that Dr. J. W. Bradley, of Suchlen, can be present 'H. March 24, 1909. during the sessions. All representatives please notify Mrs. William L. Prather, Waco, Tex. Mrs. J. J. Grier, Sec. Bonham: This town has about 5,500 inhabitants. A few weeks ago the superintendent of the Christian church Sunday school, who, like old Broad Axe Davis, has a good Presbyterian wife (it will be remembered that he thanked God that he was a Hardshell Baptist and had a Presbyterian wife to raise his children) to help him along in his Christian duty, conceived the idea of working up a boom in Sunday School nirnlac Annnr/linnfltr V?r? <%?\ K/\?? nv>vui uiiigi' , 11X3 CUIICU lUgVTlIICI the superintendents of the other schools and arranged for a Sunday School rally. An active canvass was arranged to bring out old and young. As a result, on the first Sunday there was an attendance of about 1,000; the next about 1,200, and the next 1,500. Two weeks ago they had 2,500 of all ages in the different Protestant schools of the town. This enterprising young superintendent turned his attention to the problem of making this boom permanent. To this effect he entered upon a complete reorganization of his school; classes were all reformed and suitable teachers placed over each class. Teachers left out were invited to join a class, and all were made to feel an interest in the success of this movement. Austin Theological Seminary: It was a pleasure to spend a few days in this city, and mingle with the professors and students of the Theological Seminary. I came away convinced that not only myself, hut a large portion of the brethren in the three Synods interested in the institution are not giving the seminary the prayerful attention it deserves. The faculty of five men are well equipped in every respect for the responsible duties devolving upon them. They come in daily contact with the students in the classroom. The training is eminently practi cal as well as theoretical. Many weak churches and mission points not only near Austin, but as far away as Houston are supplied by the students, thus developing and strengthening organized work and, at the same time, opening up new fields for the spread of the Gospel. I was also impressed with another feature of the work. They not only labor earnestly to give thorough instruction to the students, but they do a great deal of actual preaching. They are supplying pulpits in Texarkana, Austin, Mart and other places. /The work being done bv faculty and students was a revelation. I feel a strong desire to talk to the brethren and churches in the three Synods and thereby quicken a deeper interest in the seminary. For some time the institution has not been appealing to the churches for help, but the need, the demand, for financial help is great now. If the means of spreading the Gospel in the great southwest is met, Austin Theological Seminary must be strengthened i ne young men trained mere Know tne condition of the country they know the people and will know how to reach them. Money is needed to pay salaries, to increase the endowment more fully and to furnish equipment. Let the seminary have a large place in the prayersof the people. In contributing to the