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September 29, 1909. Tl
fine meeting in connection with Home
Missions.
Homer: Rev. Wililam A. Kolle, of
NVinnfield, La., has accepted a hearty and
unanimous call to the pastorate of the
Presbyterian church at'Homer, La., and
will commence in his new field on October
1.
New Orleans: The devastating storm
ui msi ween sirucK tne cnurches in all
parts of the city, but did no very serious
damage except to the Felicity Street
Methodist Church. Among those which
suffered more or less were Rayne Memorial
Methodist, Christ Church, Episcopal,
First Baptist, Third Presbyterian, First
Presbyterian, Gretna, and Berean. The
injuries to our churches will not amount
to more than fifty to one hundred dollo?*C3
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in. o iu cttiu tase, so lar as reported.
MISSISSIPPI.
Pass Christian: The Presbyterian
Church at this place was wrecked by
the tropical storm which swept over the
Gulf Coast and pushed inland last week.
Hamilton Church: On the first Sun
day in September protracted services began
in the Hamilton Church, near Aberdeen,
and continued tor six days. The
pastor, Rev. F. W. Lewis, was assisted
by Rev. J. W. Allen, of Booneville. Mr.
Alien preacnea tne gospel most earnestly
and effectively, and was untiring in
his efforts to accomplish good. The membership
of the Church was greatly revived
and strengthened, and four members
were added; two by profession and
two from the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. There were several other professions
and these parties will doubtless
later on unite with this, or some
other church. Mr. Allen greatly endeared
himself to the people and we shall
be glad to have him with us again.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Sabbath Convention: The Fourth State
Sabbath Convention of North Carolina
win De neia in central M. E. church,
South, Asheville, Nov. 9-10, 1909.
W. H. McMaster, Field Secretary.
Graham: Rev. E. C. Murray, D. D., is
spending his vacation on Edisto Island,
S. C., and will return Oct. 16. At the
communion service held Sept. 19, thirteen
members were reported as having
joined this church since the last communion;
7 on profession (6 baptized), 2
Presbyterians on certificate, and 4 from
other churches. Five others have written
for their letters.
Candidates for the Ministry: It is grat
lijriug iu iiuik me report mat six canaidates
for the ministry were taken under
the care of Mecklenburg Presbytery of
the North Carolina Synod at its stated
meeting last week. This makes twelve
candidates received by this Presbytery
since its last regular meeting, which was
held in May. The Presbytery has now
on its roll twenty-nine candidates, which
puts it in the lead in the Southern
church, excepting Concord Presbytery,
which reported twenty-nine to the last
Assembly. The Synod of North Carolina
leads the other Synods, a hurried inspec
SE PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SO
tion of the minutes show, having 105
in all. The Virginia Synod reports 62,
and the Texas Synod, 50. The reaction
toward the ministry is a source of gratitude.
The increasing number of young
men in our church turning into the
ministry is in keeping with the awakening
religious life and activity seen in all
our borders. It is an interesting fact
that Mecklenburg and Concord Presbyteries,
in which Davidson College is located,
are leaders in the number of can
didates.?Presbyterian Standard.
OKLAHOMA.
Manitou: Rev. A. O. Browne, M. D.,
closed an eight days' union meeting at
Snyder, Okia., Sunday night, September
19. There is no Southern Presbyterian
work therc but some of the Southern
Presbyterians called attention of the ministers
of the town to the work Dr.
Browne was doing in Manitou, and the
Northern Presbyterian minister visited
the services in Monitnn nnH -1
-..u p.cioiieu
on Dr. Browne to give his week of rest
to them. The result was twenty-two conversions,
several additions to the churches
and the strengthening of our church
that will result in substantial Southern
Presbyterian work there within the next
year. This is a strategical point for us
and our work in this section of Oklahoma
will be greatly strengthened when we are
established there. J. M. Kelly.
Erick: Our church has enioved a moot
pleasant and profitable visit from the
Rev. S. L. McCarty, of Thomasvllle, Ga.,
his visit lasting five days, during which
time he conducted services (we have no
pastor at present) each day, morning and
evening. As a result we had five additions
to the church on profession of faith,
all of them being young, active people
from whom we expect much help and encouragement
in our work. Besides this
our membership has been closer united
in Christian fellowship, and not only our
own ioia, but those of other churches
who were fortunate enough to attend
these services express a great appreciation
of what they saw hnd heard- We believe
that every one who heard him very
sincerely regretted that his work at home
necessitated such an early departure from
us, for it was five delightful days for the
Master's cauBe. Brother McCarty visited
our place with a view to seeing exact
conditions in this Western field, his
church being a strong supporter of the
work out this way, and we are sure he
could but see the need of the dissemination
of the real gospel truths in their
force and simplicity, as discovered by the
' 'forefathers" of the old blood-bought
church. At present we are without a
pastor, as this point is directly under the
control and supervision of the Assembly's
Home Mission Board. They have seen
fit to take Bro. C. E. Robertson to the
new church at Lawton, Okla. Together
with the Committee we are seeking a supply,
and hope some one Interested in the
extension of Presbyterianism in this
frontier section may address Dr. 8. L.
Morris, of Atlanta, or Rev. W. T. Mat4
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thews, of Durant, Okla., who is superintendent
of this field, to the end that we
may soon have a supply. We are also
in need of farmers and professional men
of all classes, and especially thoBe of the
Presbyterian persuasion to locate with
us. We have abundant opportunity in all
lines for success. We have a very fine
healthful rich country that is ueing fast
peopled with a rather cosmopolitan population,
most States of the Union being
represented, rne undersigned would be
pleased to answer all inquiries as to
church, people or country.
O. H. Ward, Clk. Ch. Session.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Chester: The Presbytery of Bethel
made provision for the organization of a
Second church in this flourishing city.
The new church will begin with a membership
of about thirty-five.
Greenville: The relation of the Rev.
Lowry Davis and the Second Church has
been dissolved by Enoree Presbytery,
with a view to Mr. Davis' going to the
foreign missionary field in China.
Gaffney: The Presbytery of Enoree has
appointed Dr. Robert Adams and the
Rev. Don M. Richardson a committee to
install the Rev. Francis W. Gregg as pastor
of the Limestone Presbyterian
church at Gaffney. While the date of the
installation has not been fixed, it is probable
that it will taKe place about the first
Sunday In next month. The congregation
of Limestone church is delighted
with Mr. Gregg, and everything points to
a most successful ministry under his
charge. Great improvement has been
noted in the attendance upon all services,
especially that of the Sunday
school, and Mr. Gregg, who makes a
specialty of this branch of the service
feels much encouraged with the outlook.
Timmonsville: This church is still in
a healthy and happy state. We are
gradually growing in grace and membership,
and our reports to Presbytery are
encouraging. Our efficient and consecrated
deacon, W. H. Keith, has recently
had the inteHnr nf hi.n?n?.?? i
1 - w? uuiiUlUg UCtlHtitled
with paint and electric lights. The
congregation is liberal In giving of their
substance to the support of the gospel;
about half hold family worship, and the
Sabbath is observed; we let our Sunday
mail remain in the office until Monday.
Fair Hope Church: On September
19, this church was dedicated to the
worship of God by Rev. T. B. Trenholm,
of Olanta, S. C.. who also nreaehert at
night in the Presbyterian church at
Lamar. Both of these churches are new
buildings. The former is an old organization
with new building; the latter is
comparatively a new organization, representing
the labors of the late Rev.
H. M. Brearley. Both of the sermons
preached were much enjoyed by the concyrocotl
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h.vBuiiuiio, auu uur nearis made glad
that we could worship Ood in buildings
both free from debt and the stigma of
modern bazaars.
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