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May 12, igog. THE
GEORGIA.
Atlanta, Westminster Church: La3c
/ Yiday night an enthusiastic crowd of
men from this church came together and
formed an organization, whose object will
/ he to push onward, ever onward the wora
/ of the church. The following officers
were elected: Mr. L. D. Strauss, presi
ae 111; ivir. p. vvaae vaugnn. vice president,
and Mr. A. M. Hollingswortli,
treasurer. As yet the secretary has not
been elected. We wish all success to
these men who are so interested in the
welfare of our beloved church.
Atlanta Presbytery: The contributions
to Foreign Missions were $15,427, which
is more than double the amount of two
years ago, and is over two dollars per
capita. Carrollton, Kirkwood, La
Grange, North Avenue (Atlanta) and
College Park have passed the four dollar
mark.
The Presbyterian Hospital Atlanta: A
joint meeting of the new board of trus
tees ana aavisory noard will ne Held on
May 13 and 14. These dates mark a
significant event in the development and
history of the hospital, in that its transition
from a local to a Synodical institution
will be accomplished at this time.
On May 13, at 8 p. m., in Central church,
a mass meeting will be held. At the First
church, Friday morning, May 14, the
hoard meets for permanent organization,
and in the afternoon reports from all
departments will be received. Represen*
tative laymen and ministers from all the
Presbyteries will be present.
Tent Services in Atlanta: The Men's
League of North Avenue church, under
the leadership of Dr. Marion Hull, has
hought a tent and pitched it at the end
of the Luckle street car line. They are
holding services every night. It is in a
part of the city which needs spiritual Influence.
At the services last Sunday afternoon
considerable Interest was expressed
by the unconverted.
Cartersville: At a congregational meet
ing of the First Presbyterian Church,
held April 25, 1909, the following resolution
was unanimously adopted: Whereas
the session of our church has called
a congregational meeting to assemble on
this, lae twenty-fifth day of April, 1909,
at the request of our pastor, Rev. W. A.
Cleveland, who asks that this congregation
join him in his request to Cherokee
Presbytery for a dissolution of the pastoral
relation existing between himself
and this church with a view of accepting
a call for his labor in another field,
to wit: The Steel Creek Church of ,
North Carolina, therefore, be it. Re
solved: First, By the cbngregatlon of the
First Presbyterian Church, that we do
* hereby join with our pastor. Rev, W. A.
Cleveland, in asking Cherokee Presbytery
to dissolve the relation of pastor
and people. Second, Be it further ref
solved, That we agree to a dissolution or
[ the relation between our pastor and ourselves
with great regret. Mr. Cleveland
is an able and faithful minister of the
Gospel of Christ. In his fipnnrtnpo
us we sustain a great loss, and we
congratulate the church which secured
his pulpit ministrations and pastoral
work in the future, and wo pray God's
richest blessings upon his work in the
new field of his choice. God bless him
and his loved ones,
j Valdosta: The new house of worship,
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which was started about a year ago, is
nearing completion and will be among
the handsomest in the state. One of the
main features of the building will be the
>?ec uuuiuci ui. memorial WUIUOWS to
devoted workers in the church during the
early days of its existence.
Lawrenceville: Beginning the third
Sunday in April, Evangelist Frank D.
Hunt conducted a ten days' meeting in
this church. Though interrupted frequently
by the cold, rainy weather, and
at the last by sickness in the pastor's
home, the services, on the whole, were
well attended, and the meeting was a
spiritual feast for all. The pastor's heart
naa wauc oy ins iuue aaugnter,
baptized child of the church, uniting with
God's people in full membership. One
young lady will join Zoar Methodist
church. Several of our people have expressed
the wish for Mr. Hunt to come
back in October. He is to be with us at
Fairview in August, and at Winder again
in September. Several Presbyteries have
recently called Mr. Hunt as evangelist,
but his work in Atlanta Presbytery, while
already extensive and very rrultful, is
only begun, and we intend 1o hold on
to him. God willing. Rev. Fritz Rauschenberg
is pastor.
Savannah, Westminster Church: The
work of this church is making good
progress. During the past year sixtysix
persons have been added to its membership.
On April 4, eleven members
were received; April 25, Ave; May 2,
three. Seventeen of these were upon
profession. These results are due to individual
work. March of this year concluded
the fifteenth year of the present
pastorate. During these fifteen years
aoout 7&u members have been, received.
On this anniversary, the congregation surprised
the pastor by a spread in the Sunday
school room, and a purse well filled
with gold, but best of all were the good
wishes, confidence and appreciation expressed.
Our constant prayer and effort
in behalf of this good people shall be
increasing. All the praise shall be to
God for his goodness and mercy.
W. A. Nisbet, Pastor.
?The Independent Church has enjoyed
a most gracious -season of revival and
reiregnment. On Sunday, April 18, Rev,
Frank H. Wright, the Indian evangelist
and singer, began a series of services
which continued until Sunday, May 2. By
his quiet and dignified methods, his powerful
and scriptural preaching, and. wonderful
singing of the gospel, the evangelist
won all hearts. Eleven have already
united with the church and more
are to follow. The spiritual lifo of the
uuuivu was quicsenea, interest In religion
aroused, the lukewarm revived and
backsliders reclaimed. The meeting left
a profound and an apparently abiding
Impression not only upon the church, but
Ihe entire community. We thank God
for what he has done through His honored
servant, and we commend Mr.
Wright to the churches as an evangelist
who preaches the simple gospel powerfully,
without sensational or spectacular
methods.
KENTUCKY.
Louisville: At the Kentucky Presbyterian
Theological Seminary, the commencement
exercises wero held a week ago,
in the Seminary chapel. The graduates
are Robert S. Boyd, Wm. Bruechner,
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Frederick Robert Davis, James E. Detweiler,
Wm. Jefferson Gammon, Robert
J. McMullen and Albert Negley Wolff.
Rev. Dr. James Orr, of Glasgow, Scotland,
whose fame extends over both continents,
made the leading address on the
occasion. Dr. Hemphill addressed the
graduating class on behalf of the faculty.
The President nf tiio iinavA nr
v..v u \'i 11 uaic^'B,
Dr. Blayney, died some weeks ago; Dr.
Peyton H. Hoge was elected Presideut of
the Board. Dr . Clarence H. Crawford,
Professor of Old Testament Exegesis,
tendered his resignation. It was accepted
with resolutions of esteem and
regard.
LOUISIANA.
Garyvllie: The many friends ot the
pastor, Rev. John Stanley Thomas, will
sympathize with him in the loss which
ii?? naa iast week, in the death of his
honored father, in Newborn, S. C.
MISSISSIPPI.
Holly Springs: Commencement exercises
of Mississippi Synodical College:
Grand concert Friday, May 21, 8:15 p.
m.; art reception, Saturday, May 22, 10
a. m.; class exercises, Saturday, May 22,
8:15 p. m.; commencement sermon, May
23, 11 a. m., by Rev. W, E. Phifer, Brookliaven.
Miss.: snrmion v txr /-i
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A., Sunday, May 23, 8:15 p. m.; meeting
of board of trustees, Monday, May 24,
10 a. m.; alumnae address and reception,
Monday, May 24, 8:15 p. m. Address
by Hon. L. A. Smith, Holly
Springs, Miss.; graduating exercises,
Tuesday, May 25, 10 a m. Address by
Hon. Lester G. Fant.
Corinth: Whereas, Ruling Elder J.
M. Boone, after more than twenty-ifour
years of faithful service as superintendent
of our Sunday school, has tendered
his resignation. Therefore, be it. Resolved
by the session of the Corinth
Presbyterian church. That in accepting
tills resignation we bear cheerful testimony
to his conspicuous fidelity during
all these years under the varying conditions
of church life, and this congregation
.owes him a lasting debt of grattude
for his strong leadership and long
continued devotion to our Sabbath
school interests. Resolved further, That
as a partial expression of our appreciation
of his influence and successful
work, tliis action be read in the Sabbath
school and church services, and
these resolutions Ka
oifi cau uu me
church records, a page being set apart
for this purpose. A copy furnished Mr.
Boone and the church publications.
Jas, Brown,
P. T. Jones, Jr.,
Com. on Resolutions.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Wilmington: At the First Church, last
week, Rev. R. O. FHlnn. of Atlanta, assisted
the pastor in special services.
There were two meetings a day; one
from 8:20 to 8:40 a. m., timed so that
school children could attend and yet
reach school in season; and the other
at night. There was good attendance,
and good attention and concern on the
nnrt nf
. iui naivauuii. ine meeting
is continued this week in St. Andrews
churoh in Wilmington. Rev. F.
H. Wright is preaching there this week.
Charlotte: Rev. G. F. Robertson, re'(Contlnued
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