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March 31, 1909. TP
in the light of its Eastern interpretation,
was intensely Interesting.
The Annual Meeting of the Woman's
Missionary Union of the Savannah Presbytery
will be held in Valdosta, April
10. It is our prayer that we have a
full attendance. We have an interesting
program. May we at this meeting
be built up in the work and become a
strong band of Christian workers.
Eunice Lester, Cor. Sec.
KENTUCKY.
Westminster Church, Louisville, has
welcomed home Rev. J. W. Graybill, its
pastor, who has lately spent several
months in Florida.
LOUISIANA.
Centreville: On last Sunday there
were twelve additions to this church.
The result of a fine 'meeting held uy the
minister in charge-, Rev. C". A. Hyland,
assisted by Rev. Charles L. Nourse. The
meeting was to continue a while longer
this week.
Salaville: On the third Sunday of the
month the communion was celebrated
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congregation. One member was added
to the church on profession of faith, and
one infant was baptized.
The Presbytery of Red River will convene
in the First Presbyterian church,
Shreveport, April 13, 7:30 p. 111.
U. B. Curie, S. C.
Slidell, Covington and Madisonville
churches feel especially blessed in the
recent visit of Dr. James B. Woods, of
our North Kiangsu Mission. The prefi
ence of Dr. Woods in our homes was a
rare privilege and those in the churches
who enjoyed his delightful lectures not
only are aroused to new interest in the
world-wide work of the Master, but also
feel a pride and satisfaction that our
missions are able to show to the heathen
nations such noble examples of Christian
manhood. Rev. J. M. Williams is the
pastor.
Amite: Sunday, March 21, was a glad
day at this place. For the first time
since the frightful storm of April 24, 1908,
which demolished every church in the
town, the people gathered in a house ot
worship. The occasion was the dedication
of the Presbyterian church, just
completed. A fine choir, composed of
members of the various Protestant congregations
of the town, made the musical
part of the service rich and attractive.
The dedication sermon was preached
by Rev. Dr. Summey. of New Orleans,
and the dedicatory prayer was eft- i ?
Rev. H. W. Wallace, recently the pastor
of the church and now the pastor of the
church at Crystal Springs, Miss. In coflnection
with the service of dedication,
there were four additions to' the church,
received bv Dr. finmmov t
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were received on profession of faith. The
credit for the restoration of the church
is largely due to Rev. H. W. Wallace, who
signalized his devotion by working for
the church while he had upon him the
great burden of restoring his own home
waich the storm destroyed. Through his
untiling energy the funds were gathered,
some scattered materials were brought
together and utilized, help was sought
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here and there, and the people encouraged
and cheered when all were suffering
in the midst of their own losses. The
church was dedicated free of debt and
stands a splendid monument to the liberality
of the people and to the activity of
Mr. Wallace.
MISSISSIPPI.
East Mississippi Presbytery: The time
for the stated spring meeting of the Presbytery
of East Mississippi has been
changed from March 30, to Tuesday,
April 27, <:30 p. m., at Nettleton, Miss.
J. W. Allen, S. C.
MISSOURI.
Harwood: This is an outpost of our
church at ?.alker, and the pastor, Rev.
W. A. Frasier, gives the members at this
end of his field one Sunday a month.
From the first to the twenty-third of
March he held evangelistic services here,
and beginning the eighth, had the assistance
of Rev. Lynn F. Ross, pastor at
Lamar. The services were well attended,
and a beautiful spirit of Christian love
was shown hv the nther ohiifohoo T-V.._
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the services there were twelve nddr
tions to the church on profession of faith,
five of whom had previously professed
conversion, and there were four who were
converted who will unite with the other,
churches represented here. The number
of persons converted was eleven. This
splendid body of young people represent
a great power in the little town and it is
good to see them giving their hearts to
God in the days of youth.
St. Charles: Rev. F. A. Wright, the
well known evangelist, has just closed
a two weeks' meeting at the First Presbyterian.
church. Preparatory to the
meeting cottage prayer meetings were
held for two weeks preceding and the
people were expecting a blessing. The
pure gospel was preached with great
earnestness and authority. Mr. Wright
sung one or two solos during each service.
The congregations were increasingly
large until the last Sunday eveninf wo
were forced to go to the Methodist
church, the largest Protestant church in
the city. Special services were held at
Lindenwood and St. Charles Military Colleges,
also for the young people of the
church immediately after school. All the
Protestant churches gave us their hearty
co-operation and shared in the good results
of the meeting. All received new
members, 'there were eighty-four professions
of faitu in Christ, among whom
were sixteen young ladies from Lindenwood
College. Twenty-one members
were received into the church on Sunday,
March 21, and quite a number of
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for his blessing.
J. E. Flow, Pastor.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Rutherfordton: Rev. George L. Cook
was installed pastor of Britain church,
March 20, by a commission of King's
Mountain Presbytery, composed of Rev.
S. L. Cathey, Rev. R. C. Morrison and
Elder Grayson Flack.
Phoenix: A protracted meeting has recently
been held in this church conducted
by Rev. Wm. Black. There were twentysix
professions. Five Joined this church
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and tne rest will unite with other
churches.
Cherryville: The pastor, Rev. C. Miller,
has been assisted in a week's meeting
by Rev. W. R. Minter, chairman of
Presbyterial Home Missions. The church
and community were crentiv
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his faithful preaching. There was one
addition by letter.
Wilmington: Rev. A. D. McClure, pastor.
"a 111s church has contributed four
dollars per member for Foreign Missions
during the ecclesiastical year just closing,
twice as much as in the year before.
This is due chiefly to our elders who attended
the Birmingham convention, Mr.
W. H. Sprunt and Mr. D. Joseph Akerman.
Eleven new members were received
at the spring communion. The
Sabbath school is growing and the young
people's societies are active and aggressive.
?First Church: The committee that
has had in hand the preparation of the
program and securing speakers for the
Calvin four hundredth anniversary celebration,
announces the following pro-,
gram for Anrli n.Q* mi
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Which Calvin Wrought," by Rev. Henry
Alexander White, D. D.; "The Life of
the Man, John Calvin," by Rev. Walter
L. Lingle, D. D.; "The Eternal Purpose
of God, Respecting the Church in its
Relation to Missions," by Dr. Wilbert W.
White; "John Calvin and Education," by
Dr. Henry Louis Smith; "The Distinctive
Doctrines of Calvinism," by Rev. G.
B. Strickler, D. D.; "Calvin's Contribution
to Church Polity," by Rev. Thomas Cary
jonnson, D. D.
Davidson: Hon. J. Y. Joyner, superintendent
of education, will deliver the annual
address before the two literary societies
(Philanthropic and Rumenean) on
Tuesday morning, May 25. The baccalaureate
sermon will be preached by
Rev. Dr. A. A. McGeaehy, of the Second
church, Charlotte. Oscar Clark, Esq.,
state senator, of Clark ton, js to make thf?
alumni address in the Phi. Society Monday
night, May 24. The visit and preaching
of Rev. Dr. H. A. White, of Columbia
Seminary, who filled the pulpit on Sabbath,
March 21, was genuinely enjoyed
by his many friends and admirers His
morning discourse had for its topic Paul
beforA Acrinno n"-' ?
0..,mm waa a. line presentation
of the subject. At night he spoke
from the text, Isaiah 5:30: "Woe unto
them that call evil good, and good evil."
Rev. Dr. C. H. Richards left the first of
the week for a brief visit to Blenheim,
in Marlborough county, S. C., the home
of his father, who will celebrate at that
time nis eighty-first anniversary with a
family reunion. The old gentleman is
still in the, active ministry.
OKLAHOMA.
The Durant Presbyterlal Sunday school
Institute will be held in Antlers, April
20-21. It .is earnestly hoped that every
Sunday school in Durant Proohir(??? ?
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.have at least one representative. The
different organs and working of the Sunday
school will be discussed. Ample provision
will be made for entertainment.
Shawnee: This church is laying plans
for the erection of a new church building
which is hoped to be completed by
the ena of the year. One elder and two
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