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18 ' ' i The Presbyterian of the South Thornton S. Wilson, Managing Editor. Editors?Thos. E. Converse, James P. Smith. E. B. McCluer, George Summey. Published weekly by The Presbyterian Co. Incorporated in Georgia. Subscription Terms. Two dollars a year if paid in advance; if payment is deferred three months. $2.50. Subscriptions made for a definite period are discontinued at expiration. Remittances should be made by money order or by draft on some of the large cities. Make all remittances to "The Presbyterian Company," 104 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta. Ga. When local check is sent, add 10 cents for collection. Address the Richmond, Va.. office: Central Presbyterian, Box S50. Address the New Orleans, La., office: Southwestern Presbyterian, Box 731. Look at the TAB on your paper, and if it reads AUGUST 33, your subscription is due and payable at this office. Your earliest attention to this matter will be greatly appreciated. In sending change of address, be sure to mention the old post office as well as the new. .This wnl prevent any delay in the delivery of your paper. Entered ad second class matter January 8, 190W, at tbe Post Office at Atlanta, Georgia, under act of Marcb 3. 1879. Church News AUGUST COLLECTIONS. ..The Month of August is set apart by the general Assemmy for Local Home Missions. All remittances should be sent to the Synodical or Presbyterlal treasurers. ARKANSAS. Pleasant Hill: A Presbyterian church was organized at Pleasant Hill, Benton oounty, the last Sabbath in July by Rev. J. E. Wilie, evangelist for Washburn Presbytery. This is the result of the labors of Rev. W. S. Baker, pastor of the church at Bentonville, which is six miles South of the new church. The church was organized with twenty-one members. Wynne: A tent meeting conducted by the pastor and Rev. W. H. Richardson, Synodical evangelist, has recently closed. The entire community was greatly 1m pressed by the strong and forceful preaching of the gospel. Much good has been accomplished. FLORIDA. Lakeland Church has Issued a call to Rev. J. W. Stokes, .of Dublin, Ga., and he will begin his labors at Lakeland on the first Sabbath of September. % GEORGIA. Philadelphia Church: On Sunday, August 22, a series of services began in ttiis cnurcn and will continue through the week Rev. Frank D. Hunt, evangelist, Is doing the preaching. Rev. N. B. Mathes is the pastor. Rev. J. E. Taylor, who for several years has supplied the church at Tallapoosa, has accepted a call to Tusculum, Tenn., L * r :HE PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SO and will enter upon his work about September 1. .Rev. Frank D. Hunt, evangel st of Atlanta Presbytery, recently held a Conference with the group of churches served by Rev. J. A. Simpson, consisting of McDonough, Timber Ridge and Kelly. This group which heretofore has been aided by the Home Mission Committee of the Presbytery, will become a self-sustaining pastorate September 1. Riverdale: When the pastor, Rev. N. B. Mathes, returned from his vacation recently with his family, he found the manse'swept and garnished" so to speak, thoroughly aired, everything in order, and a sumptuous supper spread. Ah! to be remembered when you are absent, and to feel that your return is a source of pleasure to those you esteem and love! Such experiences brighten life and help to make it worth while. Dublin: Rev. J. W. Stokes has resigned this ch rch and will leave the last week of August for his new field ot labor in Florida. Atlanta, Georgia Avenue Church: Sunday, August 22, was a great day with this church. It was annminooH ttint ?Vio debt which had been upon the church for the last six years, which amounted to $1,250, had been paid the previous Saturday. This is one of the weaker churches of the city. Fifty per cent of the amount was given by the members. A tent meeting will begin at the mission next Sunday night, conducted by the pastor, Rev. H. F. Williams. LOUISIANA. New Orleans: The Prytania Street church's pastor, Rev. Dr. W. McF. Alexander, left last week for his vacation. On the next two Sundays his pulpit will be filled by Rev. H. H. Brownlee, of Silliman Collegiate Institute, Clinton, La. New Orleans Presbytery met on August 14, in special session. The call of the First church for the pastoral service of Rev. Geo. H. Cornelson was approved and leave given to prosecute the same before the Presbytery of Nashville. Alexandria: Rev, B. L. Price, who has been pastor here for fifteen years, has announced to his congregation that he declines the call recently given him by the church at Comanche, Texas. MI8SIS8IPPI. Rev. W. A. Hill, pastor of the Calvary church was recently assisted in a meeting by Rev. W. H. Mcintosh. Seventeen were received into tbe membership of the church. The Presbytery of Ethel will meet in the Greenfield church, near Waterford, Miss., on the J. O. railroad, September 23, 1909, at 11 a. m. All churches are required to send up narrative reports on the State of relisrlon. ten rentu nor mom. ber Presbyterial dues, and fifty cents per member for Home Missions. It is urged upon ail churches to send up a representative, as very important matters will come up calling for the very best thought of this session of the Presbytery. The Chairman of Home Missions is Rev. C. B. Scott, Heidelberg, Miss., 0 UTH. August 25, 1909. The treasurer is R. H. Alston, 2128 Third street, New Orleans, La. R. H. Alston, S. C. Bethany:. A week's meeting in this church closed August 6. Rev. W. W. Patton, of Liberty, did the preaching. While Mr. Patton is just from the Seminary he is especially fitted for hia fhnoon work in that he is a forceful speaker and presents the gospel in its purity and simplicity. As a result of his preaching seven young people were received into the church, and the whole congregation greatly revived. W. F. Creson, Pastor. Meridian Presbytery: The time of the stated meeting of Presbytery has been changed from Thursday, October 21, to Tuesday, October 26, 7:30 p. m. A. B. Colt, S. C. Old Lebanon, Central Mississippi Presbytery: The annual comp meeting began on Aucdr) fi an* ?'"? o -1 -.WW, Uiiu nuo WUUUWl" ed by Rev. J. W. Mosely, Jr., of Okolona, continued until Tuesday night following. Mr. Mosely preached three times every day, except Friday. His sermons were like him, gentle and sweet, yet strong. There were three additions to the communion of* the Church on profession of faith in Jesus. Rev. S. H. Mecklin, the landmark of Presbyterianism in these parts, came on Monday, and preached as his wont has beefl for thirty years, to the children, and made the hearts of all the people glad. This was the thirty-fourth session of Old Lebanon Camp Meeting. Bywy, Central Mississippi Presbytery: Rev. D. L. Barr, of Houston,' Miss., assisted Rev. R. W. Mecklin, stated sup piy, ui a. meeting or lour days, beginning August 14, and closing the following Wednesday night. There were twentytwo additions to the Church on profession of faith, and the whole membership was refreshed and revived in Christian graces. Mr. Barr's sermons were plain and earnest, while he wrought under the unction of the Spirit. NORTH CAROLINA. Fayetteville Presbytery?listen! Let the Sunday schools of Fayetteville Presbytery listen for great news from Rowland, N. C. They are formulating a proposition which they will submit to tne schools of the Presbytery before many days. "He that hath ears, let him hear." J. K. Roberts, Chairman 8abbath School Work. Caswell: Rev. R. M. Williams, of Greensboro, preached for several days in this church. The gospel was presented in a strong and forceful manner. The church members are strengthened for future usefulness. One person was received into the communion of the church. Statesvllle: Rev. C. M. Ervin, of Concord preached in this church from August 8-to 15. He had supplied this church with others in this group three months, three years ago. Mr. Cassaday another supply was also present the first Sunday and preached at night. These brethren were both given a warm welcome by their many friends. Two young