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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, : PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU 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, rTH. 19 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 _ , ? ??? u uviv/i 1* YY 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 on Page 22.) 0