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May 5, 1909. THI
were enrolled as Central and Long Street
churches.
Overture: Presbytery answered "Yes"'
to the overture inquiring whether a
change was desired in Confession of
Faith, Chapter 10, section 3.
The Home Mission Committee was authorized
to raise a fund to build a manse
at Charleston. Presbytery approved the
plan for work adopted by tlie Synod's
evangelistic committee.
Commissioners: Rev. Newton Smith,
r?f r"nllofrr> Hill sinrl Dr. W. H. Whitaker.
of Grenada, principals; Rev. C. Z. Berryhill,
of Holly Springs, and Mr. D. W.
Chapman, of Bong Creek church, alternates.
Next Meeting, Water Valley, in October.
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W. D. Hedleston, S. C.
WESTERN TEXAS PRESBYTERY.
Presbytery convened in Sabinal, Texas,
Wednesday, April 14, 1909, at 8 o'clock,
and was called to order by the retiring
Moderator, Ruling Elder James Duryeo
Stevenson. The opening sermon was
preached by Rev. J. Leighkm Green, of
Cuero. Present twenty-six ministers and
seventeen ruling elders. Rev. jonn
Black Hudson, Moderator and Rev. J.
Leighton Green and Ruling Elder T. J.
Kenedy, of Cuero, temporary clerks.
Forward Movement: .Mr. F. A. Brown
on behalf of the .Executive Committee
presented the forward movement. His
address was received with appreciation
and Presbytery resolved to push this
work.
Daniel Baker College: Rev. W. A. GilIon.
of Coleman, presented the critical
needs of Daniel Baker College and Presbytery
expressed its great Interest in
the work and commended the matter to
the churches.
Calvin Celebration: Presbytery heard
tnree addresses as a part of the commemoration
of the quadricentennial of
the birth of John Calvin. Rev. H. W.
Hoon on '"Calvin's Contribution to Educational
Progress." Rev. Brooks I. Dickey
on " The Relation of Calvin and Calvinism
to Missions." Rev. R. E. Vinson,
D. D., on "Calvin, the Man and His
Times."
Received: Rev. J. A. Black from the
Presbytery of Brownwood and Rev. T. A.
Hardin from the Presbytery of Columbia,
and licensed after a full and highly satisfactory
examination. Mr. R. A. McCardy,
the son of Dr. A. H. P. McCurdy,
of Rrownwood.
Rev. I. S. Davenport appeared as a
Commissioner from the Presbytery of
San Antonio, U. S. A., bearing the fraternal
salutations of that body, Presbytery
expressed its appreciation of this message.
Calls: The church of Goliad presented
a call for the pastoral services of Rev.
R. E. Porterfield, which he accepted and
the following commission was appointed
to install him: Rev. Brooks I. Dickey to
preside, preach and propound the constitutional
questions, Rev. J. B. Hudson to
deliver the charge to the pastor and Mr.
C. F. Carsner to deliver the charge to the
the congregation.
Home Missions: The evangelist reported
the organization of six churches
during the year, with one other received
from the Presbytery of San Antonio, U.
S. A., and re-organized. Plans were made
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for yet larger work for the ensuing year.
Dr. Doggett was re-elected evangelist and
Rev. J. Leigliton Green, of Cuero, was
added to the committee of Hime Missions,
of which Rev. Ilrooks I. Dickey was
made chairman.
Dr. J. D. McLean addressed the Presbytery
on the Home and School for Orphans
and Presbytery renewed its assurances
of confidence in that institution.
The Church of Uvalde presented a call
for the pastoral services of Rev. T. A.
Hardin and a commission was appointed
to install him on May 11, as follows: Rev.
Ilrooks I. Dickev to nreacli. nreslde and
propound the Constitutional questions,
Rev. J. A. Black to deliver the charge to
the pastor and Hon. James Duryee Stevenson
to deliver the charge to the congregation.
Overture: Presbytery voted "Yea" on
the proposed change in the Book of
Church Order and "Nay" 011 the suggestion
of a change in the Confession of
Faith.
Rev. Brooks I. Dickey was re-elected
stated clerk for the ensuing three years
and was also made Presbyterial treasurer.
Resolutions were adopted expressing
the grateful appreciation of the Presbytery
to Mr. W. A. Ramsey for his efficient
and careful work as Presbyterial
Treasurer for the last three years.
Commissioners: Principals. Rev. M. W.
Doggett, D. D., and Rev. G. W. Plack,
Ruling Elders H. C. Kyle and C. H.
Heard. Alternates, Rev. VV. C. C. Foster,
and Rev. J. S. Shaw. Ruling Elders J. W.
Ernest and J. H. Gallman.
A Resolution providing for an ad interim
committee to report on the wisdom
of a division of the Presbytery was
adopted.
The Church of Refugio presented a
call for the pastoral services of Rev. T.
O. Perrin, which was accepted and the
matter of arranging for his installation
was docketed for the first cailed meeting
that shall be held.
Rev. W. C. Blair: The attention of
Presbytery was called to the fact that
the last resting place of one of the pioneers
of Presbyterianism in this Presbytery
is unmarked and neglected and a
committtee consisting of Messrs. E. B.
Barden and R. F. Clement were appointed
to take steps to erect a suitable
monument and the matter was commended
to the attention of our churches.
Presbytery Adjourned to meet at Goliad,
Texas, October 13, 1909.
Brooks I. Dickey, S. C.
ALBEMARLE PRESBYTERY.
Presbytery met in its fortieth staled
session at Enfield. N. C., April 20, 1909.
The opening sermon was preached by the
retiring moderator. Rev. H. B. Searight.
Present: Eleven ministers and seven
elders.
Officers: Rev. W. McG. White, D. D.,
was elected moderator; Rev. Geo. B.
Thompson and Elder Otto Daniel, temporary
clerks.
Received: Rev. G. W. Belk was received
from the Presbytery of Mecklenburg.
and clothed with evangelistic powers.
Reports: Sessional reports carefully
considered by the respective committees
and reported to Presbytery, show a
gratifying condition in almost every department
of our church work.
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Popular Addresses in the interest of
home missions were delivered by Rev.
J. N. H. Sunimerell, D. D., Rev. Q. \V.
Relk and Synodical Superintendent M.
McG. Shields.
The Barium Springs Orphanage and
Davidson College were ably represented
by Rev. Jno. Wakefield and Rev. T. W.
Lingle.
Presbytery Heard an interesting and
scnoiariy paper on "ine cuie ana wora
of John Calvin," by Rev. H. B. Senright.
The sermon on Family Religion
was preached by Rev. J. N. II. Summered,
D. D. Mai. 4: C.
The Call from the Nutbush church for
the pastoral services of Rev. Carr Moore
was found in order and steps were taken
lor his installation, Rev. J. A. McClure
to preside, preach and propound the constitutional
questions, Rev. G. B. Thompson
to charge the pastor, and Elder Samuel
Watkins to charge the people. Time
to be determined later.
Commissioners: Principals, Rev. Jno.
S. Wood, of Enfield, N. C., and Elder
Thos. A. Henry, of Newbern, N. C.; alternates,
Rev. H. B. Searight, of Washincrtnn
V P nr.il Rider C_ A. Eewis. of
Henderson, N. C.
Overture: Presbytery answered "Yes"
to the Assembly's overture regarding
Confession of Faith, Chapter 10, secAUNTIES
They Belong to the Whole Neighborhood.
That dear old neighbor we knew as
"Aunty" and who lived down the street
was no relation, of course, except that
her tender old heart atade her "Aunty"
to all the young people. And how she
did love the young mothers!
One who remembers her says:
"We could always depend on 'Aunty'
for good sound adviCfc. She was partieu
lflrly well informed on food and what to
use for certain troubles.
"After having taught in the public
sohools for years my health became bad
and I suffered frequently from indigestion.
After my marriage I had indigestion so
badly it became chronic.
"Owing to niy condition my little baby
did not get proper nourishment and was
a very delicate child. I had about decided
to put her on artificial food altogether
when the advice of dear old
'Aunty' put baby and I on the right road.
"She insisted upon my trying GrapeNuts
food, declaring that it would "help
me and give baby more nourishment, so
to please her 1 did, trying it for breakfast.
The result was so marked and so
quick that I ate it for luncheon too and
I must say the change has been won
derful. I have good health now and
baby Is a strong active child.
"My mother says that Grape-Xuts
helps her more and keeps her more cheerful
and happy than anything else she has
ever done. Truly pure, scientific food
has great power." "There's a. Reason "
Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full of human
interest,
tion 3.
Next Meeting: The Nulbush church
was selected.
J. S. McClure, S. C.