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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 haVA thn Ani-Hiol -? -? ?! - *> ? ? v?v vv?umi ouppun Ul Lllri rreHDy" 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. I 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. D. O. Bye(s, S. C. Rev. E. M. Peabody, of Hartwell, Ga., has accepted the call extended to him by the church at Westminster, S. C. "ASK IVtR. BOWMAN" ABOUT STEAMSRIP AND TOURIST TICKETS. His office is . the only exclusive, up-to-date Steamship and Tourist Agency and Free Information Bureau South of Mason and Dixon's Line. Details of Tours to the Orient- the fMp(iltprr.monn> nr ornim/1 the World arranged. He will plan itinerary for the cheapest as well as the most convenient route. All European and Oriental Steamship Lines Represented. Everything for the traveler, including Accident Insurance. SAMUEL H. 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