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22 TI Church News (Continued from Page 19.) evangelist, held a successful meeting here, resulting in thirty professions of faith. After the meeting Mr. Black left for a vacation, which he will spend in the North. Montreat: From August 26 to August 29 there will be a Foreign Mission Conference. Missionaries from six of our foreign fields are expected to be present, while others to address the Conference will be William T. Ellis, Dr. Henry C. Minton, Dr. James 1. Vance and our church's two secretaries. Centre Church, Robeson County: Rev. H. G. Hill, D. D., the venerable pastor at this strong old country church, was assisted in a series of evangelistic ser vices closing Sunday night, August 1, by Rev. A. W. Crawford, of Rowland. This . grand old church, with its fine history, shows itself as vigorous as its venerable . pastor. There were twenty six profes| sions of faith, twenty-five of whom . united with the Centre Church. ? Point Gap: Rev. G. W. Belk, Synodical evangelist, conducted a ten days' meetlifg in this church beginning July 25. The attendance of men was especially re.. markable for the very first. About thirty publicly accepted Christ as their Savior. Eight united with the Presbyterian Church and a number of others will do so later. Mr. Belk is a preacher of commanding dignity, clear and forceful state ? * i ??? IJIn mems ana great liiuiai ut-omcoo. mo doctrine is sound, his convictions positive and by nature he is intense and aggressive. Such men are well placed in the lead in the great work the Presbyterian Church is yet destined to do, and prove the eminent fitness of her faith and practice for the masses of mankind, he people of Paint Gap gratefully appreciate the favor of the committee's having Mr. Belk's itinerary in charge and will pray for his success everywhere. J. L. Beattie. Sabbath School Institute at Troy: Tne Western District Sabbath School Institute of Fayetteville Presbytery, met in Troy, N. C., July 1 and 2, in its fourth annual osoolnn Mr T T"? Mpl.oan nf flflPthdfP was elected Moderator, Lacy McDuffle, Bensalem, Vice-Moderator; Miss Maggie Cole, Cabonton, Secretary; Mrs. G. T. McAuley, Mt. Gilead, Treasurer. Twentyone of the twenty-eight churches were represented by <thlrty-two Sunday school workers. Of the four annual institutes held in the Western District, the Troy 'Institute marks a decided advancement in practical Sabbath school work. Conditiqns as they are in the bounds of the Institute received careful consideration and practical suggestions were made which will, no doubt, be put Into operatlnn liv Itio nrnffrpsclvp Sahliath schnolK. The discussions centred upon teachers and teaching, preparation of the lesson, parents in the Sunday school, evangelistic and Sunday school extension work, me institute was conducted by Rev. J, B. Carpenter and Rev. J. K. Roberts, * * IE PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU Presbyterial chairman. Able and earnest addresses were made by Rev. Messrs. R. S. Arrowood, J. D. A. Brown, L. Smitn, and A. W. Crawford. The representatives were delighted wi?? the hospitable entertainment of the good people of Troy. The institute adjourned ,to meet in Sanford. N. C., Tuesday following the third Sabbath in November, 1910. SOUTH CAROLINA. Rev. J. J. Harrell, of Woodruff, S. C., preached five days at Old Antioch Church, assisting the pastor in a meeting beginning August 1. In spite of bad weather, the meeting was largely attended. The membership was revived and one communicant added. Mr. Harrell is certainly a fine preacher. B. P. Reid, Pastor. Greenville: With two services each day except on Sunday a six days' meeting has just closed in this church. All _? ? 1 -a A - * ? -? ui iub services were eouauciea uy lae pastor, Rev. T. D. Cartledge, except on Wednesday, when Rev. Mr. Dallas, of Ware Shoals, did the preaching. The many able and helpful sermons were greatly enjoyed and much interest was taken. Eight persons were added to the membership of the church. The pastor has been granted a vacation, and during his absence the pulpit will be supplied by Mr. Dallas. Aimwell Church, Ridgeway: We have just closed a nine days' meeting here, in which the pastor was assisted by Rev. A. E. Spencer, of Claussen. As a visible result of the faithful personal work and the clear and forceful preaching sixteen were added to the church on profession of their faith in Christ. Three of these were heads of families. Tuesday morning, after the meeting closed, the pastor drove out to a home two and a half miles from town and baptized five little children, their parents taking the vows for them, and four adults, who took the vows for themselves, and took up the Christian life. This was indeed a very impressive and long-to be-remembered sight. All praise be to his name. P. H. Moore, Pastor. TENNESSEE. The Presbytery of Holson will hold its fall meeting In Rogersville, at the Rogersville Synodical College. Rev. S. R. Crockett, the retiring moderator, will preach the opening sermon Wednesday night at' 7:30, September 1, in the college hall. The sixtieth session of the college opens September 8. D.ili^LI U/%m ?7 tlf - n r uiaorxi. liUll. ?J. H. WWlIlg, 21 rUUIlg elder In this church, didd on Monday of last week. He was one of the most intelligent, useful and liberal merf of our Church, great-hearted and tenderhearted. He was at one time on our Executive Committee of Foreign Missions and was several times a commissioner to the General Assembly, where he took a leading part. Mount Carmel: This church has enjoyed a real refreshing from the pres ence of the Lord. Rev. W. C. Alexander, pastor of the Idlewild Church, Memphis, came on Friday night, July 30, and TH. August 18. 1909. commenced o" Saturday morning a series of gospel sermons which stirred the whole community. These sermons were characterized by the pure gospel truth reaching the minds and hearts of the most intelligent and at the same mutr in terms ui suia simplicity mat iae -children could understand. Four persons were received upon confession of their faith and one upon certificate from the Methodist Church. Four were baptized upon confession of their faith, and three children upon the faith of their parents. The hearts of others have been touched, as we believe, with spiritual life, who desired to unite with some other church. Saltillo: At this place, on August 29, beginning at 10 a. in., a District Sundayschool Institute will be held for the Sunday-schools of Saltillo, Reagan, Marl Bluff and neighboring churches, under the direction of the Presbyterial Sundayschool Committee, and a full delegation from these schools is expected and cordially invited. The speakers on the program will deal with "The Snndav-srhnnl as an Educational Factor, an Evangelistic Force, a Missionary Agency:" "The Sunday-school in Bible Times and in Its Modern Development," "The Teaching Needed by the Pupil at Its Different Stages," "The Training of Sundayschool Leaders." The intention is not only to have an educative uplift, but also a spiritual benefit, accruing from the Institute. Pray and come. C. O'N. Martindate, Chairman Presb'l S. S. Com. TEXAS. Texarkana: At a congregational meeting of the First Church, Sunday, August 8, the fesignation of Rev. G. M. Matthis as ' pastor, was accepted. Mr. Matthis tendered his resignation two months ago on account of ill health.?Dallas News. College Park: Rev. A. Sidney Venable, the pastor of this church, spent his vacation at thft Wodmlnolc. ? VWv>?*uwvv< AJUVUiupiUCUl, Kerrville, Texas. Hagerman: A meeting will begin in this church Sunday, August 14. The pastor, Rev. Geo. S. Moore, will be assisted by Rev. A. Sidney Venable, ef Sherman. VIRGINIA. Montgomery Presbytery: At a meeting of the Home Mission Committee of Montgomery Presbytery, held at Radford August 5, Rev. P. C. Clark was elected superintendent of Home Missions for the Presbytery. Radford: Rev. C. M. Chumbley as sisted Rev. L. W. Irwin in a week's meeting at the Brick Church, a mission of the Radford Church, August 8-14. The preaching was earnest, thoughtful and forceful. Fifteen persons made a profession of their faith in Christ and thirteen were received into the church. Matthews Memorial, West Pittsylvania: On Sunday, June 20, we received a young lady on a profession of faith, and on July 18 we received a married lady from the Disciple^' Church. This is the banner church of the field. A faithful few in membership, but congre