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June g, 1909. THI KENTUCKY. Rev. W. T. Spears, of Vanceburg, Ky., has received a call from the Frierson Memorial church, Columbia, Tenn. Marion: Rev. T. C. Johnston, the Synodlcal Evangelist, recently conducted a meeting in this church. The church has been greatly strengthened and much good has been done. Sixty dollars was given as a free will offering to Local Home Missions. Frankfort: The Southern church at ihto place enjoyed on May 19 a most interesting and stimulating celebration of the 400th anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. Rev. E. W. McCorkle, D. D., of Nicholasvllle, was the principal speaker, his subject being "The Lasting Impress of Calvin's Life and Labors." The address was scholarly and brilliant Judge J. P. Hobson, of the Court of Appeals, spoke on "Calvin as a Statesman," and dwelt upon Calvin's influence upon succeeding generations from the standpoint of true statesmanship. Special music added to the pleasure of the occasion and an enjoyable reception was held in the lecture room immediately after the exercises c. o. LOUISIANA. Ruston: This church has extended a call to Rev. F. L. Delaney, of Virginia. Abbeville: On May 17, nine members were received on profession of their faith, all Creoles and coming from Romanism. Seventeen adults and children were baptized. The work of Rev. M. R. Paradis, as French evangelist is meeting with great acceptance and success. New Orleans: The seven Sundayschools under the care of the Lafayette church. Rev. J. C. Barr, D. D., pastor, held united anniversary exercises in the Lafayette church on Sunday, May 30. Medals were presented to the scholars whose attendance and good work merited uiciu. j\ large coniriDution was made to foreign missions. French Work: During the summer vacation of Rev. M. R. Paradis, the work will be carried on by Rev. E. Pelletier, who will come from Canada. ?First Church: Rev. J. Ernest Thacker of Norfolk, Va., supplied the pulpit of this church on Sunday, June t>. Rev. Dr. D. Clay Lilly, will preach next Sunday, and later Rev. H. M. Edmonds, of Montgomery, Ala. Rev. Dr. T. S. Clyce, President of Austin College, Sherman, lex., has been engaged for several weeks' supply later in the summer. New Orleans Presbytery has been called to meet in special session on June 17, at 10 a. m., in the First Church, to attend to the following items of business: (1) To examine and if the way be clear K/wmo*. ?" - ? ... - ..vougc as a inuuHtioiier ior ilie tJospel ministry Mr. J. V. N. Talmage; (2) To consider the case of Rev. John fcovaca, and take such action thereon as may be necessary, and to inquire into the affairs of the Hungarian Church and do what may seem best for its welfare. (3) To consider the question of the relationship of our iocal home missionary work to the Assembly's Committee at Atlanta, and decide as to what courqe our Presbytery may pursue in its further prosecution of home missionary effort. (4) To consider an application from Rev. Jno. Stanley Thomas for leave to labor outside the bounds of the Presbytery. ? PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU MISSISSIPPI. Gloster: Rev. R. L. Walkup has accepted the call of the Hoyte Memorial church for all of his time instead of a part of it; and began on Sunday, May 30, under the new regime. Mount Olive: The pastor, Rev. W. H. Mcintosh, has accepted a professorship in Chamberlain-Hunt Academy, Port Gibson, for a year. Courtland: In a recent meeting conducted by Rev. C. Z. Berryhill, of Holly Springs, four persons were received into the membership on profession and one by letter. West Point: The pulpit of this church was occupied the last Sunday of May by Rev. W. W. Frlerson, superintendent of the Palmer Orphanage at Columbia* Pine Ridge: The house of worship of this congregation was destroyed by the cyclone of a little over a year ago. A new church has been completed, and was dedicated recently, Rev. Dr. C. W. Giaftcn, of Union Church, preaching the sermon. Yazoo City: The committee of this church has placed its order for the new organ. The builders will be the HookHastings Company, of Massachusetts. The instrument ordered, and expected to be in position early in September; will contain I00f? pipes, selected according to a well ' approved scheme, and will coat $3,700. NORTH CAROLINA. Evangelistic Campaign: The Presbytery of King's Mountain is to conduct a campaign as it did last summer. One tent will be used in Cleveland, Rutherford and Polk counties, the other in the mill district of Gaston and Lincoln counties. Asheville: A church on Ora Street was recently organized by a commission qf Asheville Presbytery, consisting of Rev. R. P. Smith and Rev. E. L. Grau. A Sunday school has been maintained in this part of the city for several years and this church is the outgrowth. Montreat: A temporary auditorium is ueing erected between the hotels. It is one hundred by ninety-six feet and will have a seating capacity of 1,500. The Y. M. C. A. will meet from June 11 to 22; the Young People's Missionary Movement from' July 2 to 11, and the summer conferences from July It to August 31. SOUTH CAROLINA. Gaffney, Limestone Church: Rev. F. W. Gregg, pastor of Upper Long Cane church, Abbeville, has accepted an invitation to the pastorate of this church, and will enter upon this work in his new field very shortly. Aiken: Rev. T. D. Johnson was installed pastor of this church by commission of Charleston Presbytery on May 30. President 4dam? ? > 11 - ........ ucuteicu me commencement sermon of the Easley Graded School on Sunday. May 23, and for the Aiken Graded School on Sunday, May 30. At Aiken he also took part in the installation of the new pastor, Rev. T. D. Johnston. Presbytery of 8outh Carolina: The constitutional requirements having been met, I nereby call a meeting of South Carolina Presbytery to be held at Abbeville, on Thursday, Jane 10, 11 p. m., to transact the following business, if the way be clear: . To examine and license candidate * * * V m TH. 19 S. B. McCord. (2.) To.dissolve the pastoral relation existing between Rev. F. W. Qregg and the Upper Long Cane Church and to dismiss him to the Presbytery of Enoree. (3) To fill all vacancies which may be created by his removal. W. H. Frazer, Moderator. TEXAS. Presbytery of Paris: According to paragraph 79 of the Book of Church Order, I hereby call a meeting of the Presbytery of Pnrlo T - ' " __ ... w uicci. juue it, at s:3V p. m., in the First Church, Texarkana, Texas, for the following reasons: (1) To consider and act upon the request of Rev. W. C. Tenney to disolve the pastoral relation with the Clarksburg Church. (2.) To dismiss him, if the way be clear, to the Presbytery of El Paso. (3.) To consider any matters connected with our Home Mission work. J no. E. McLean. Goliad: Rev R. E. Porterfleld was installed as pastor of this church on May 16. Rev. Brooks I. Dickey, preaced the sermon and charged the pastor. Ruling elder C. F. Carsner, charged the people. The report this year to the different causes amounted to $5.80 per member. To the Pastors and Churches of Dallas Presbytery: Please do not forget the collection for Local Home Missions in June. Devise liberal things for this im- m portant cause and remit promptly to the new Presbyterial Treasurer, Mr. W. G. Richardson, M. & P. Bank, Sherman, Tex. Jno. V. McCall. r.hr? u ? .vms miaaiunsBeeville: Our Mexican mission seems to be in a good condition and there are many open doors to enter. The congregation is rejoicing in the accession of some eighteen members and a deep and wide-spread interest among the Mexican people. A number are only wailing an opportunity to make a public confession of Christ and many others are "not far from the Kingdom." The mission is looking forward to a visit this summer from Dr. S. LI Morris. R. D. Campbell. Gainesville: The annual report to Presbytery from this church showed additions during the year with a total membership of 116. The Sunday school ha3 an enrollment of ninety, with a home depart mem 01 mty-four. The contributions to benevolent causes from the church amounted to $400.78, and the average per member for all purposes was $19.63. Presbyterian Encampmnnt: The Texas Presbyterian Encampment will be held for the fourth year at Westminster Assembly Grounds, near Kerrvllle, July 22 to August 11. A fine program has been prepared. Special rate tickets will be on sale July 21 by all the railroads In Texas. Leander Church: This church has been given credit. In the report, for eleven dollars as its contribution to foreign missions, or twenty-eight cents per capita, when the amount credited should have been ninety-three dollars; of this sum eighty-two having been given by the Ladies' Missionary society, making an average per capita of two dollars and twentyone cents for the forty-two members. VIRGINIA. * Oak Level and Meadeville Churches: Rev. J. C. Leps was installed pastor of these churches on Sunday, May 30, by a committee of Roanoke Presbytery, consisting of Rev. Messrs. R. L. McNalr, Mt(Continued on Page 22.)