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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 RpV. m* T P Ram - t ... w I/IVUV.IICU tu U 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 , * TTU U1 IUUBC 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 IE PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU 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.._ _ vuuivu^O. JLfUIlng 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 others will soon on " * iic pi ttiBts UOU 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 4 TH. 19 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 m - _ 0. U?ipcu UJ 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 i wc nines in 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(??? ? _ - vv;i j rtr ill .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 (Continued on Page 22.)"