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April 14, 1909. THE
PRESBYTERY OF LOUISIANA.
The Presbytery of Louisiana met in
Jackson, La., March 30, at 7:30 p. m..
and was opened with a sermon by the
retiring moderator, Itev. T. M. Hunter,
D. D. Twelve ministers and twelve ruling
elders were present.
Officers?Itev. M. B. Shaw, moderator,
and Rev. W. F. Creson, temporary clerk.
Received.?Rev. E. M. Stuart was re
veivcu iruui .Mississippi rresuyiery, ana
has taken charge of our home mission
work at LaFayeite and other points.
Foreign Missions.?The report of the
committee on foreign missions showed
a gratifying increase of $1,625 in the
contributions of our churches over last
year, being an average of about three
dollars per member.
Home Missions.?To the Assembly's
and Synodical Home Mission work the
Presbytery contributed $2,519, a slight
increase over last year.
Memorial.?Rev. F. W. Lewis, D. D.,
and Rev. D. F. Wilkinson wore appointed
to prepare a memorial of Rev. R. F.
Patterson, who has entered into the
heavenly rest since the last meeting of
Presbytery.
At their own reouest. seven nf nnr
churches and four of our ministers, Cenlerville,
Woodville, Hovt Memorial, Liberty,
Unity, Bethany and Rose Hill, and
Rev. Messrs. M. B. Shaw, N. Smylie,
R. L. Walkup and \V. B\ Creson, will
be transferred to the Presbytery of Mississippi,
Synod of Mississippi, before
our next meeting. The following resolution
was adopted in reference to this
change in our boundary line:
"Resolved, That wc part from the
brethren of the churches within these
counties with very sincere regret, recognizing
that the association and fellowship
of these have been most delightful, and
their co-operation in the work ha3 been
very helpful. We commend these
churches and brethren to the Presbytery
of Mississinni. and nrav God to attend
and abide with them, and prosper all
their efforts for the upbuilding and extension
of Christ's Kingdom."
, Candidate Received.?Mr. J. G. Pritcnard.
of Baton Rouge, was received, after
examination, as a candidate for the gospel
ministry.
Stated Clerk.?Rev. M. B. Shaw, for
nearly thirty-five years the efficient
stated clerk of Presbytery, ofTerod his
resignation, and Rev. D. O. Byers, of
Norwood, La., was elected as his successor.
The thanks of Presbytery were
extended to the retiring clerk for his
long and faithful service.
Silliman Institute.?An encouraging
report was made by the president of the
board of trustees of Silliman Institute,
located at Clinton. La. This institution
is the property of the Louisiana Presbytery,
and is doing good work under the
presidency of Rev. H. H. Brownlee and
an able corps of assistants. The attendance
is better than last year, ft should
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terians of Louisiana, as it is th9 only
college we have in the state.
Commissioners to the Assembly.?Rev.
B. L. Price, of Alexandria, La., with Rev.
D. F. Wilkinson, of Baker, La., alternate,
and E. C. Richard, Melville, La., with
W. R. Mc-Kowan, Jackson, La., alternate,
lay representative.
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PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOUT
Laymen's Missionary Movement.?A
public meeting in the interest of
the Laymen's Missionary Movement
was held Wednesday evening, and
tine addresses were made by Messrs.
D. M. Pipes and J. G. Pritchard
and Dr. T. M. Hunter, all of whom attended
the Birmingham convention.
Calvin's Anniversary.?The 400th anniversary
of John Calvin's birth was celebrated
by the Presbytery on Thursday
by special services. Addresses were
made- by Dr. J. Y. Allison on "Calvin
the Man, and His Times"; by Dr. J. S.
Hillhouse, of Vicksburg, by invitation,
nn "Cglvlnl.n It- r n ?
uii vamaioiii, in? iiiuunie^ uu .uurais
and Character," and by Rev. D. O. Byers,
on "Calvinism in History." These
addresses indicated much care and
thought in their preparation, and the
thanks of Presbytery were extended to
the speakers, especially to Dr. Hillhouse,
who came from a sister Presbytery
to take part in this celebration.
A cordial vote of thanks was tendered
to the kind people of Jackson for their
unbounded hospitality.
Fall Mooting.?LaFayette, La., October
26, 1909, 7:30 p. ra.
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Rev. E. M. Peabody, of Hartwell, Ga.,
has accepted the call extended to him by
the church at Westminster, S. C.
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