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June 30, 1909. TH \ $1,727; Assembly's Home Missions, I $238.70; local Home Missions, $1,458.61; I Colored Evangelization, $40; Ministerial '/ Relief, $144.09; education, $883.20. ToI tal disbursement for all causes was I practically $10,000. This church has I just called an assistant pastor to take I up the work in the three mission points, I where we have beautiful buildings and thriving Sunday-schools, and this pastor will be on the field July i. Stockbridge: By appointment of Atlanta Presbytery, Rev. Frank D. Hunt conducted a ten-days' meeting at this place. The meeting began on the fourth Sabbath in May. Mr. Hunt preached the Gospel faithfully and with great earnestness. All who heard him were very much strengthened, and two professed faith in Christ. The commission, composed of Frank D. Hunt, James Bradley, J. G. Patton, J. M. Hope and B. B. Car-, michael, appointed by Presbytery to organize a church at Stockbridge, met on Friday, May 28, in the Methodist Protestant Church. The commission, being favorably impressed with the conditions of the work, organized a church, to be known as the "Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge." Twenty names were enrolled as members. Two elders, Mr. J. J. Gossett and Mr. Horace Hawkins, and iwo aeacous, Mr. John Bellah and Mr. W. W. Ward, were elected. The members of the new church are very enthusiastic over their work and are eagerly planning to erect a building, and much has been accomplished in this direction. KENTUCKY. In the Death of Judge Emmett W. Field, of Louisville, the Presbyterian Church loses a ruling elder of eminent worth and value. Pious, prudent, learned and extremely modest, he graced the eldership in a peculiar way. During more than twenty years he presided as Judge of the Court of Common Pleas, with the highest esteem. His fairness was never questioned, and the soundness of his judgment was proverbial. He died suddenly of heart disease in the jury room of his court on June 21. LOUISIANA. Ne"w Orleans: On Sunday, June 20, the Virol ?- - " ...? vuureu extended a call to Rev. J. Ernest Thacker, of Norfolk, Va., to its pastorate. Westwego: Rev. Dr. J. C. Barr preached in this church on June 20, when one member, a converted Catholic, was added to the Church on profession of faith in Christ. MISSISSIPPI. Gulfport: Rev. Charles Oberschmidt, of Ellisville, has accepted a call from this new church?the Calvin Memorial?for one-fourth of his time. The Sabbath-school, weekly prayer meeting and Ladles' Aid Society, which have been organized, are doing nicely. ?oi mississippi is called to meet at Liberty Tuesday, July 6, 1909, ftt 11 a. m., for the purpose of receiving 1 E PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU' Mr. W. W. Patton from Nashville Prestery, ordaining and installing him pastor of Liberty Church if the way be clear. S. C. Caldwell, S. C. Laurel: Rev. Wm. D. Spurlin and family, have just moved into the elegant manse, provided for them by the con B>csawuu. ine property ts situated oil a corner lot that is terraced and sodded, and has all modern conveniences. Mr. Spurlin was recently installed pastor by a commission of Meridian Presbytery. Additional officers have been elected and installed and the work is moving along nicely. NEW MEXICO. Roswell: All denominations of Christians are represented here, the Baptists and Christians predominating. The Presbyterians have two churches here, a Northern and a Southern. The latter has just called Rev. W. C. Tenney, of Paris Presbytery, to become their pastor at a salary of $1,000, and are looking for him to arrive and be ready for service about July 1. He will find a united church, whose members will tfindpr him a most hearty greeting and show themselves ready to co-operate with him in every good work. The Cumberland brethren are showing a disposition to fall into line with the Southern rather than the Northern Church. By the way, the Northern Church was organized and carried into the Northern connection by a majority of one vote. NORTH CAROLINA. Wilmington, First Church: The pastor, Rev. J. M. Wells, received two members on profession of faith on Sunday, June 13. ?St. Andrew's Church: On Sunday, June 20, thirty-six persons were received into the membership of the church by the pastor, Rev. A. D. McClure. The Communion of the Lord's Supper was celebrated. Davidson: President Smith will speak with Rev. Dr. R. C. Reed in a Calvin celebration in the First Presbyterian Church of Anderson, S. C., on June 27. Prof. J. \M " - - - niwuuueii win nnisb up next week the course in history that he has been giving special students for the past month and will leave at once for the State Normal at Farmville, Va., where he will teach this department for several weeks. Rev. Dr. C. M. Richards is absent this week, assisting his father, Rev. J. G. Richards, of Blenheim, S. C., in a week's meeting at Dunbar. His place at the midweek prayer meeting was most acceptably filled by Rev. James McDowell, who is spending some time at tne manse. He will occupy Dr. Richards' pulpit on Sunday. Last Sunday nignt Rev. Arthur Barnes spoke in the Presbyterian Church, giving an interesting and instructive account of his work as a home missionary at Sher wood, Texas, and in outlying territory. Antioch: The eightieth year of this Sunday-school will be celebrated on July 3-4. A special program has been prepared, including several prominent t'VJ rH. 19 speakers suck as Col. N. A. McLean, of Lumbertou; Rev. C. E. Hodgin, of Greensboro; Rev. H. G. Hill, of Maxton, and others. SOUTH CAROLINA. White Oak and Ruby: Rev. Dr. S. C. Byrd, of Chicora College, preached In these churches on Saturday and Sunday. June l'J-20. After the clear presentation of the Gospel truths, two young people came forward and gave themselves to Christ. , The Lord will honor such preaching. Salem Church, which belongs to the same pastorate, celebrated the third Sabbath in June as Children's Day. The large crowd present enjoyed the instructive and entertaining program rendered by the members of the Sabbath-school. Something over seven dollars was contributed to mission work in Mexico. Lebanon Church: The second Sabbath in June was observed as Children's Day at Lebanon Church, Bethel Presbytery, of which Rev. J. R. Millard is pastor. A beautiful and interesting program was carried out in an excellent manner by the children, and a collection of $17.50 taken for the Graybill Memorial School In Mexico. There has been a most encouraging growth and Interest in uus sanDath-school during the past few months. Chesterfield Mission: On Sabbath, June 13, we had Dr. Chalmers Fraser, of Lancaster, to dedicate the second house of worship we have built in the past two years and a half. It is a well-put-up building and will seat three hundred. It cost about one thousand dollars. Bethel Presbytery paid sixty-four dollars on it and White Oak Church paid the rest. In the past two years and a half I have been with the mission I have preached 296 sermons, made 1,265 pastoral calls, received 69 members, had seven marriages and Ave funerals; raised in cash for all purposes about three thousand dollars. We are now striving to open a Sabbath-school at each of the three preaching points. James Russell. Greenville, Second Church: The Went minster League is arranging for a State rally on the 10th and 11th of July, celebrating the four hundredth anniversary of the birth of John Calvin. The services of Governor Ansel have been secured and an excellent program prepared, embracing, among other topics, ' Bible Study," "Prayer," "Christian Culture," "Missions," "Social Work" and "Personal Work." It is earnestly desired that all of the Covenanter Companies in the State be represented by one or more of the members, and that one or more of the young people of other societies will attend. Notify Mr. Charles R. Bailey, 203 Augusta street, Greenvlllfi promptly, that entertainment may be provided. A cordial invitation is extended to representatives in the State by Covenanter Company 75 and Miriam Chapter 27 of the Second Presbyterian (Continued on Page 22.)