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March 31, 1905. TH accomplishments of mind and character. She was a most exemplary wife, mother aqd the kindest of friends. During her last illness she suffered very little. The end was a calm and peaceful one, and just before it came, those standing, by her beaside neard her repeating the words of her favorite passage of Scripture, the twenty-trird Psalm. Throughout life the Lord had been her shepherd and in the hour of death trusting in Kis promises she had neither fear nor doubt. REV. WILLIAM WILBERFORCE RAND. On March 3, 1'Juj, Rev. Wiliam Wilberforce Rand. D. D., secretary emeritus of the American Tract Society, passed to his eternal reward. He was in the' ninety-third year of his life, and had been in the rervice of the society for neany sixty-one years. Dr. Rand was born in Gorham, Maine, on December '8, lSlf, his father being Rev. Asa Rand, one of the founders of the Youth's Companion. He was educated in the Boston Latin School, and graduated from Bowdoin College in 1837, and from Bangor Theological Seminary in 1840. He was ordained as a minister of the Reformed Dutch Church, and nueu a pastorate in me nortnern part nt' the state of New York for seven years. In 184S he entered upon his life work as assistant in the publishing department of the American Tract Society. He was elected publishing secretary in 1872. In 1902 he became secretary emeritus, but he still continued to assist in the oversight of the society's Spanish publications up to the end of his life. Dr. Rand's labors in the field of Christian literature were many and varied. He was an editor of rare skill, an author, whose Bible Dictionary is an enduring monument of his knowledge of sacred things, and a hymnologist, whose bcoks of song, published both in Eng lish and in several foreign language?, have put melody into the lives of thousands. He had poetic gifts of no mean order, and was thoroughly versed in the art of music. As a linguist, Dr. Rand possessed unusual powers, and his acquaintance with .many languages was a valuable asset the the society In its work of providing Christian literature both for those in foreign lands, and fop the immigrants in our own country. Those who knew Dr. Rand personally, unite in paying the highest tributes to his splendid Christian character. He was indefatigably industrious, yet modest to ' the last degree concerning his own work. He was kindly in disposition, though firm when occasion required. Thoughtful of, others, consecrated to his chosen work, generous in his giving, staunch in his n f tn TV* nn 1 the t f?n4K V* V* 1 Mv%Hviiiuvub iu iuc limn, iiu iwu a, ut-iiuufill and consistent- Christian life, the memory of which will ever be an inspiration to these who were associated with him. The funeral service which was held at his residence in Yonkers, on March 5, 1909, was conducted by Rev. William P. Stevenson, D. D., pastor of the Presbyterian church of Yonkers, at which Dr. Rand had been a constant attendant for many years. Rev. Dr. William A. Rice offered the invocation, which was followed by a personal tribute by Rev. Dr. [E PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU George L. Shearer. Rev. Dr. Judson Swift read a letter from Mr. Willie:! Phillips Hall, in- which he said in part: "I am deeply grieved at the departure of our orreatly gifted and honored brother. It is true that he had arrived at an advanced age, and that his departure was not ,an untimely one in that respect, but he was one of that class of noble men whose cessation from a life of Christian activity is deeply mourned at any age. "His lifo for Christ was a aintriilnrlv useful one, and his services for the American Tract Society in its great Christian enterprise were of the very highest and most efficient character. He was a man of exceptionally fine character and of the finest Christian spirit, and I am highly honored in having the privilege of offering this brief, but loving, testimony to the praise of his Godhonored life and service." The interment took place at Woodlawn cemetery, where the committal service was read by Rev. George Shipman Payson, D. D., pastor of the Mount Wash ington Presbyterian Church in New York. WOMAN'S DEBT FUND. Previously reported, $13,856.03; L. A. S., Burlington, W. Va., $5; "The Maria Pratt M. S.," 2nd Ch., Staunton, Va. (Ad.). $2; Mrs. C. H. Tipping, Notnac, La.. $1; Mrs. C. G. G., Notnac, La., $2; L. M. S., Pres. Ch.. Saltville, Va. (Abingdon Pres.), $10; The Miriams, Lincolnton. N. C., $1; Mrs. McKnight, $1; Mrs. W. R. Minter, $1; Mrs. Edgar Love, $1; Mrs. R. S. Abernathy, $1; Mrs J. W* Saine, all of Lincolnton, N. C., $1; Miss Annie J. Webster. Winona, Miss., $1; W. H. and F. M. S., Summerville, Ga. (Cherokee Pres.), $5; L. M. S., Davidson, N. C., Concord Presby. (Ad.), $16.40; Four members M. S., Goliad. Tex. (W. Tex. Presby.), $1; Mrs. W. X. Bell, Oxford Cli., Lexington Presby., Va., $1; Five ladies of M. S., Pres. Ch., Darlington, S. C. (Ad.). $5.25; "Margaret Evelyn Craig M. S." Marion, S. C. (P. D. Presby. f, $3.50; L. M. S.. Presb. Ch., Leesburg, Va., $24; W. H. and F. M. S., Austin CCentral Tex. Pres.), $32; "From Fort Smith, Ark.," $5; Mrs. M. E. Stroebel. Roebuck, S. C., $1; L. A. S., Presb. Ch.. Florence, S. C., $11.50; Mrs. Sarah F. DuBose, Ridgeway, S. C., $5; L. S., Presb. Ch., Pineville, N. C., $10; L. B. S., New Providence Ch., Lexington Pres, Va. (Ad.). $19.59; M. S.. Presb. Ch., South Boston, Va. (Addi.), $10; Mrs. John Hampton, Durant, Okla., $1; Mrs. Mary Cochran, Bethel L. M. S. (Lex. Pre3.), Va.. $1; F. M. S., Prps. Ch., Chatham, Va. (Roanoke Presby.), $10; Wilmington Presbyterial Union, N. C. (Add!.); St Andrews Ch. (Addi.), Mrs. Gustaee Norfleet, $1; Mrs. Mary Thompson, $1; Mi?9 Minnie Newkirk, $2; Mrs. T. A. Tate, $1; Miss Leona Turley. $1; Mrs. T. F. Bagley, $1; Mrs. S. P. McNair, $1; Miss M. Craig, First Ch., Wilmington, $1.25; Clarkton L. M. S., $1; total, $14,058.52. Mamie D. Smith, Treas. Petersburg, Va. Cast forth thy act, thy word, into the ever-living, ever-working universe. It is a seed grain that can not die.?Carlyle. * 4 TH. 27 TIME AND PLACE Presbyterial Meetings. The churches should send tip to the spring meetings of Presbyteries the following: 1. Sessional Records. 2. Statistical Report*. .1. Sabbath school reports. 4. Narrative. S. Presbyterial assessment (or Commissioner*' Fund), generally 10 cents per member. 6. Report on Systematic Beneficence. 7. Report* from all Societies. The General Assembly will meet In the First church, Savannah, Ga., on Thursday, May 20, at 11 a. m. Synod of Alabama. Central Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ap. 15, 7:30 pm. Kaat Alabama, Dothan, April 13, 7:30 pm. Mobile, Broad St. Ch., Mobile, Ap. 20, 7:30 pm. North Alabama, Colllnsvllle, April 13, 7:30 pm. Tuscaloosa, Deraopolls, April 13, 7:30 pm. Synod of Arkansas. Arkansas, Searcy, April 20, 7:30 pm. Ouachita, El Dorado, April 7, 7:30 pm. Pine Bluff, Warren, April 1, 7:30 pm. Svnod of Florida. Florida, Montlcello, Tu., April 6, 7:30 pm, St. Johns, Lakeland. Tue., April 13 7:30 pm. Suwanee, Palatka, Frl., April 16, 7:30 pm. Synod of Georgia. Atlanta, Winder, Tue., April 13, 7:30 pm. Augusta, Sparta, April 7, 7:30 pm. Cherokee, Menlo, Tu., April 6, 7:30 pm. Macon, Cuthbert, April 6, 7:30 pm. Savannah, Mt. Vernon, April 13, 7:30 pm. Synod of Kentucky. Ebenezer, Tarls, April 6, 7:30 pm. Louisville, Louisville, Tu., April 20, T^SO pm. Muhlenburg, Boiling Green, April 13, 9 am. Transylvania, Lawrenceburg, Apr. 20, 7:80 pm. West Lexington, Versailles, Apr. 8, 7:30 pm. ,Paducah, Henderson, April 13. 7:30 pro. Synod of Louisiana. New Orleans, Slidell, April 20, 7:30 pm. Red River, Shreveport. April 13. 7:30 pm. oynoa or 1*1 ississippi. East Mississippi, Nettleton. * nril 27. 7:30 pm. Mississippi, Natchez, April 13, 7:30 pm. North Mississippi, Sanatohia. Apr. 13, 7:30 pm. Central Mississippi, Canton, April 6, 7:30 pm. Synod of Missouri. LaFayette? Missouri, Lnddonla, April 13, 7:30 pm. Palmyra, Palmyra, March 30, 7:30 pm. St. Louis, St. Charles, April 20, 7:30 pm. Up. Missouri, Excelsior Sp'gs, Ap. 13, 7:30 pm. Potosi, Potoai, April 20. 7:30 pm. Synod of North Carolina. Ashevllle, Mills River Ch., Ap. 27, 8 pm. Concord, Mooresvllle, April 13, 7:30 pm. Fayetteville, Rowland. Apr. 27, 7:30 pm. King's Mountain, Unity Ch., April 6, 8 pm. Mecklenburg. Norwood, April fl, 7:30 pm. Oranze. Lexington. Anrll 13. 8 nm. Wilmington, Wilmington, April 6, 11 am. Albermarle, Enfield, April 20. 7:80 pm. Synod of Oklahoma. Indian, Old Bennington. Apr. 14, 7 pm. Mnngum, Erlck, April 6, 8 pm. Durant. Antler*. April 21, 8 pm. Synod of South Carolina. Bethel, Clover, April 13, 8 pm. Charleston, Johns Island, April 13, 11 am. Enoree, Greenville, April 13, 8 pm. Pee Dee. Hnrtsvllle, April 13, 8 pm. South Carolina, Easley, April 13, 8 pm. Synod of Tennessee. Knoxville, Sweetwater, April 7. 7:30 pm. Memphis, Memphis, April 13, 7:30 pm. Nashville, Nashville, April 27, 7:30 pm. Synod of Texas. Brownwood, Brown wood, Apt II 1.1, 8 pm. Central Texas. Austin, April 15. 8 pm. Dallas, Oak Cliff Ch., April It. $ pm. Tnvne Gnn A .wr.intlno i OA Cl nlM rjUBlci II xrann, OUII a u^iiBinir, A|?I. AV, O ^LU. Port Worth, Graham, April 28, 9 am. Paris, Marshall, April 22., 8 pm. Western Texas, Sablnal, April 14, 8 pm. Brazos, Nava'ota, April 22 3 pm. ElPaso. Midland. April 22, 7:30 pm. Texas, Mexican, San. Antoroo, April C, 8 pm. Synod of Virginia. Chesapeake, Alexandria, Apr. 13, 8 pm. East Hanover, Manchester, April 19, 8 pm. Greenbrier, Illnton, W. Va., Apr. 13, 7:30 pm. '"Kanawha, Hnntlngtdn, W. Va., Apr. 27, 8 pm. T nr I ti crtnn ITnrrlunnhnrir Aurll OT Q -1A nm Marylnnd, Maryland Ave., Bait., Apr. 20, 8 pm. Roanoke, Weal Ch., April 6, 8 pin. West Haaover, Gordensvllle, April 20, 8 pm. Abingdon, Tazewell, April 20, 8 rm. Montgomery. Chrittiansbirir, May 4. 8 pm. . Winchester. Wood?trck. April 15, 8pm. Norfolk, Belle Haven, April 2, 7:30.