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April 2:, 1909. THE
io a change of the Confessiorf, chapter
lit. sect'.on 3.
Millersburg was selected as the next
place of meeting, and Tuesday before the
full moon in September, 7: 30 "p- m. the
time. H. M. Scudder, S. C.
AUGUSTA PRESBYTERY.
The Presbytery of Augusta met at.
Sparta, April 7, and was opened with
a sermon by the moderator. Rev. .lames
L. Martin, D. D. Text: Rom. 9: 19.
Present: Thirteen ministers and'
eleven elders. Rev. G. M. Howerton was
elected moderator, and Elder 'J. Hart
Sibley, of Union Point, temporary clerk.
A splendid spirit was manifest at every
session, the preaching of Rev. John F.
Malheson and Rev. E. G. Smith was
helpful and inspiring; the fellowship of
the brethren was sweet, and it was declared
to be one of the best meetings
ever held.
Calvin Celebration: An especially
noteworthy feature was the Calvin eel?
br.ition on Friday. At the eleven o'clock
hour strong and stirring addresses wore
made by Rev. Messrs. J. S. Montgomery
and D. \V. Brannen. The former spoke
on "The Life and Times of Calvin," and
tlie latter on "Calvinism and Its Scope."
"Thrilling" is the word which describes
the. effect of these addresses. At the
evening service Dr. Plunket spoke, with
his usual grace and charm, on "The
Fruits of Calvinism in Morals, Education,
Missions anl Liberty," producing
a profound a ad abiding impression.
These addresses were all so exceptional
that they were ordered published In
pamphlet form for distribution throughout
the Presbytery.
Reports: All the reports were encouraging;
there were no despairing minors in
the narratives and the statistics showed
an increase in gilts to nearly all of the
Assembly's causes.
Rev. J. D. Fleming has been engaged
as the Presbytery's evangelist, and is
at work in the unoccupied territory.
.Much enthusiasm was manifested over
the evangelistic work, which is to bo
pushed more aggressively than heretofr,r?
Presbyterian Hospital: After hearing
Rt v. S. R. Preston, superintendent of
'ho Atlanta Hospital, and ,Mr. J. R.
liaclnnan, secretary of the committee on
reorganization, Presbytery endorsed tho
plans of reorganization, nnd accepted tho
invitation to join in the management
and control of the hospital.
Commissioners to the Assembly:
Principals, Rev. D. N. Yarbro and Elder
W. It. Eoswell; alternates, ltev. James
!- Martin, D. D., and Eider H. K. White.
Overture: Action at the fall meeting
touching the Assembly's overture on the
proposed change in the Confession of
Faith, Chapter 10, Section 3, was reconsidered,
and Presbytery voted "No" to
that, ovet ture.
Sabbath C ;i.. o-is-s
... _?u ?> 7 ncnyian; ll was
ordered that typewritten copies of tin
report of the com nil f tee cn the Sabbath
mid family religion ho sent to all our
pastors at once, to bo read from tho'.r
pulpits.
Overture: The following overture to
the General Assembly was adopted:
"Whereas, our sister churches through ?
PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOUT
out the country are zealous and successful
in prosecuting evangelistic work, and,
whereas, the need for this vital work
is urgent in our own church. Therefore,
the Presbytery of Augusta respectfully
overtures the General Assembly in session
at Savannah, to definitely press
and emphasize evangelistic work
throughout thn h.vmwio -? -1 L
? ??..v uvuuuo ul uur cuurcn,
along the lines initiated at its last meeting."
The Woman's Presbyterial Union made
a splendid report, showing a membership
of over 500, with gifts to missions
amounting to $1,947, and $260 for the
support of our -evangelist.
Permanent Committees on narrative
and evangelism were appointed. The
former is composed of Rev. Messrs. J.
F. Matheson and G. M. Howetton, and
the latter of Rev. Messrs. G. E. Guille,
R. E. Telford and Elder W. M. Rowland.
Monticello was chosen as the n'
next meeting.
Rev. Mr. Britt is a perfect host, and
the kindness and hospitality of the good
people of Sparta filled every hour with
enjoyment.
Geo. E. Guille, S. C.
PINE BLUFF PRESBYTERY.
The Presbytery of Pino Bluff met at
Warren, Arl:., Thursday, April 1, 1900, at
7:20 p. m., and was opened with a sermon
by Hev. F. It. Graves, the last moderator.
Present, twelve ministers and nine ruling
eh\ers.
Officers.?Moderator, Ke\. I. P. Osborne:
temporary clerk, Re\. C. W. Johnson.
Received.?Rev. B. E. Wallace, from
Seaalia Presbytery, U. S. A.
Dissolved.? Pastoral relations between
Rev. I. P. Osborne and the Alt- 7.lnn
church. Rev. J. T. Caughlev and the Dermott
church.
Dismissed.?Rev. LeRoy Tnompsoi' to
Tulsa Presbytery, it. s. a., and Rev. j.
T. Caughley, to the Presbytery of Brazos.
Change in Confession.?Presbytery, by
a vote of fourteen to six, expressed its
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desire for a change in the Confession of
Faith, Chap. 10., Sec. 3.
Overture.?Asking the Assembl> to petition
the Northern Assembly to join III
a request to the American and British
Bible Societies, to take such steps as
may be necessary to prepare and publish
a revised edition of the Holy Scriptures,
which shall retain the best and
most generally received renderings of
the King James, and the American Standard
Revised versions, so that we ma>
Pave a version which will be universally
accepted as the standard, by all the orthodox
churches of Christendom.
Commissioners.?Principals, Rev. I. P.
Osborne. Cai thage, and Mr. T. E. Ham
mock, Monticello; alternates, Rev. A. J.
Cheatham, Fordyce, and Mr. J. G. Pat
tillo, Fordyce.
Training School.?This school, located
at Warren, under the care of Presbytery,
received due attention, and all were
highly gratified with the progress the
school is making, ooth as regards attendance
and material equipment. Presbytery
accepted an invitation to a literary
and musical entertainment, given
by the school on Friday night, which was
greatly enjoyed.
Home and Foreign Missions were
prominently before Presoytery, and much
uiitiroi, nua iiiuiiu^sieu 111 I UU?e CUUSSS.
Rev. B. E. Wallace, recently elected
evangelist, was present, and it was decided
to enter upon an aggressive campaign
for the summer.
Presbytery was delightfully entertained
by the good people of Warren.
Next Meeting.? Marvell, Friday, October
15, 7:30 p. m.
Charles H. Maury, S. C.
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