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May 5, 1909. TH Rev. Homer McMillan and Dr. J. R. Wilkinson are expected to be present and make addresses. Aside from the regular accredited delegates, all the ch irches in the Presbytery that have not a woman's society are urged to send a representative. Those who intend to be present will notify Mrs. W. H. Mann, Dalton, Ga. The Church of Lindale presented a call for the services of Rev. L. VV. Matthews for one-half of his time and Presbytery appointed a commission to install him on the third Sabbath in May. The Presbytery of Cherokee met in called session at Cartersville, April 29, and dissolved tne pastoral relation between Rev. W. A. Cleveland and the Cartersville church, and dismissed him to the Presbytery of Mecklenburg, where he goes to assume the pastorate of Steel Creek church. In parting with this brother this Presbytery loses "a brother beloved.'' Mr. Cleveland will, in June, close a very happy pastorate of five years at carters vine, at which time he will move to his new Carouna home. Gough: Rev. J. Donald Fleming, evangelist for Augusta Presbtery, began a meeting in this church on April 13, and continued 'through the twenty-seventh. Twenty-four members were added to this church, several went to the Baptist church. Two elders and three deacons were elected and ordained. Too much can not be said of Mr. Fleming's clear and powerful presentation of the gospel truths and the personal work done. Darien: Rev. W. S. Milne, pastorsupply of this church preaches on the fourth Sabbath of the month at St. Mary's. It is regretted that the church has to be closed, as the Methodists have their, appointment on the second Sabbath, and the two churches working so -closely together are without services. The centennial will be celebrated in June, commencing on the second Sabbath and lasting for several days. Rev. N. K. Smith and Rev. L. R. Lynn, two of the former pastors, with other visiting ministers are exnecteil tn hf> nrospnt ?n^ an invitation win be sent to the officers who have moved to come and help make this an enjoyable occasion. The Indies' Aid has realized fifty-three dollars for this centennial and the church has been greatly stimulated by their efficient work. KENTUCKY. Morgantown: Rev. J. F. Price, of Marion has been called to the pastorate of this church and entered upon his I amies may 1. Mr. trice conducted one of the greatest meetings ever held in this church. At an Adjourned meeting of West Lexington Presbytery, held in the Georgetown church, April 22, Presbytery decided not to dissolve the pastoral relation between Rev. J. S. Hagins and Beard church. Prof. James Orr, of Scotland, will preach the baccalaureate sermon of the Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, on May 1, the commencement exercise beginning at this time and continuing through May 4. Richwood: R6v. W. McMlller tendered to Bbenezer Presbytery his resignation, of the pastorate of Richwood and Union E PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOUT Churches, with a view to accepting an urgent call from Spring Creek Church, his former charge in Greenbrier Presbytery. The churches showed cause why the relation should not be dissolved, and Presbytery declined to accept the resign nation. LOUISIANA. To the Ministers and Churches of Louisiana Presbytery: The requirements of the Book of Church Order having been complied with I hereby call a meeting of Louisiana Presbytery to meet in Clinton, La., Tuesday, May 11, at 2:30 p. m., to cons'der the following: (1). To act upon a call from the Aberdeen Church, Miss., for the pastoral service of Rev. F. W. Lewis. (2), To receive the resignation of Rev. F. W. Lewis as pastor of the Clinton Church. (3). To dismiss Rev. F. YV. Lewis to East Mississippi Presbytery?if the way be clear. M. B. Shaw, Mod. New Orleans: The visit of ex-Governor Glenn, last week, was a memorable one. He made three notable addresses, and slirred all who heard him. In the First Church, on Sunday morning, he address2d a very large congregation, made up chiefly of the people of the church, as all the others were conducting their usual services. In the evening he ad?lress3d a union meeting of all the Presbyterian Churches, in the Lafayette Church, and on Monday evening another union meeting in the Prytania Street Church. ?In the First Church there was a collection after Gov. Glenn's address, of $1,225.81, in the Lafayette Church union meeting of $500, and in the Prytania Street Church union meeting of $774, making in all the handsome sum of $2,499.81. New interest was aroused in the ereat Hnnw Miseinn r?onca The Committee on Sabbath Schols and Young People's Societies of Red River Presbytery has securel the services of Candidate S. P. DuBois for Sabbath school evangelistic work during tne summer. It is the purpose of the Committee to conduct a vigorous campaign In this all Important work this year. Any of the weaker Sabbath schoois and vacant churches in this Presbytery desiring a visit from Mr. DuBois can have same by writing immediately to the chairman or the Committee. William A. Rolle, Chairman. Wlnnfleld, La. MISSISSIPPI. Yazoo City: A generous member of the Presbyterian Church called upon Rev. Dr. C. E. Cunningham recently and asked him what prevented the church installing an adequate pipe organ. He replied that It was the policy of the church not to undertake an organ such as the church wanted till all of the debt had been provided for which is novy reduced to $1,000 with interest. Th< friend replied that he was anxious that the congregation should have such an organ as was wnntpH ?n.i _ f MUU IUCIC1UI C IU make the way clear for immediate steps In that direction he wanted to be responsible for tne whole debt and forthwith drew his check for $1,031. leaving no Incumbrance whatever on the handsome property. The elders and deacons y , rH. 19 of the church met Friday afternoon, and after a statement of the situation from Mr. Cunningham they voted promptly, unanimously and enthusiastically to take steps to order an organ not to cost more than $3,500. It is hoped that by the time the Synod of Mississippi meets here in November the organ will be installed, and thus will be observed the four hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. This will make the meeting of Synod in this city a most memorable one. Some of the leading laymen of the church, like Messrs. C. H. Alexander, of Jackson, and W. M. Cox, of Baldwin, are to deliver addresses on this occasion. NORTH CAROLINA. Davidson: President Smith delivered two commencement addresses recently at Morven and Godwin, and spoke on "Calvin as an educator," before Fayetteville Presbytery. On May 2, Dr. M. E. Sentelle is to preach the commencement sermon of the Cooleemee high school. Rev. W. W. Moore, president of Union Seminary, Richmond, Va., preached in this church on Sunday, May 1. Waynesville: The reports from this church, read at the annual meeting, April 14, were very encouraging. Offerings to all the causes were more than double those of the previous year. The most gratifying of all, is the attendance upon the Sunday school and prayermeeting, mostly of young people. A men's ILble class has been organized. Pastor and people enter the new year with renewed energy and plan greater things for the advancement of thle kingdom. Ivanhoe: Rev. J. M. Plowden, presbyterial evangelist, has recently conducted a meeting at a mission chapel near this place. A Sunday school was organized and greai. interest manifested. Much good has been accomplished through the earnest efforts of Mr. Plowden. Winston-Salem: At a congregational meeting on April 18, Ex-Gov. Glenn and Mr. G. W. Lee were elected ruling elders. Mr. C. L. Glenn and Mr. W. McAllster, deacons. Great preparations are being made for the union.meeting, on June 20, conducted by Dr. Torrey. Raleigh: The First Church ha3 closed a very prosperous and interesting year. The finances under the management of a most valuable board of deacons have been carefully and wisely conducted, resulting in the liberal support of all the benevolent operations of the church and the prompt payment of the church expenses. One year ago. Rev. W. McC. White, D. D., entered upon the duties of pastor and has greatly efldeared himself to the entire community. During the vftflP ninAtv.thrAn hovo v* ,li?j ........... vw 4*?* * v wvwu auucu by examination, forty by letter, total 133. Rev. Wm. Black preached eight days for us beginning the last Sunday in March which resulted In many conversions. The pastor and people have begun a work in Wake county from which It is expected several new churches will result in the near future. In the midst of many blessings we have had a great loss in the death of our senior elder, Mr. wui. Lt. rrimrose. After an Illness of three weeks, he passed away Just as the '(Continued on Page 22.)