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26 THE THE PRESBYTERY OF PEE DEE. Met in Effingham, S. C., September 24, with nine ministers and 19 elders present. An interesting Conference of elders and doarnns hnH hnnn ? J*? " ? Uwu unu me piTi-euing a ay. Rev. H. T. Gillespie was elected moderator and General W. E. James of Darlington, temporary clerk. The pastoral relations between Rev. A. G. Buckner, D. D., and the church of Beulah was dissolved and Dr. Buckner accepted a call from the Dillon Church, in connection with his nth er two churches of Kentyre and Pee Dee. Rev. J. G. Richards, the Nestor of the Presbytery stated that on account of his advanced age he found it necessary to retire from the pastorate. The churches of Blenheim and Reedy Creek very reluctantly consented from motives of consideration to Mr. Richards Mnnv bers of Presbytery expressed their regret that Bro. Richards found it necessary to take this step and their pleasure that he was to remain with us as presbyter. The Presbytery by a rising vote assured Bro. Richards of its appreciation of his long aud splendid service and united in prayer in behalf of Bro. Richards and his churches. His resignation takes effect January 1. An ad interim committee on the proof texts was appointed, consisting of Rev. A. H. McArn, Rev. A. G. Buckner, D. D? and Mr. John McSween. Rev. A. E. Spencer was appointed to preach at the next meeting of Presbytery on "Repentance." The Presbyterial sermon at this meeting was preached by Rev. D. M. Pulton on "Giving." Mr- I D U-kl-lll -? ' ? ..... w. w. mbiicin ui r iorence, tne fresbyterial representative of the Laymen's Missionary Movement presented the cause to the Presbytery. The Presbytery expressed itself as satisfied with the" language of the Confession of Faith in regard to the Elect Infant Clause and declined to make any suggestion to the Assembly's committee. Rev. F. D. Viehe in behalf of the Bennettsville Church Invited Presbytery to unite with them in a missionary conference to be held sometime this fall. Presbytery accepted the invitation and appointed a committee to assist in arranging for the conference. .. ? i>pi my .meeting .win . oe neia .in Reedy Creek Church. A. A. McArn, Stated Clerk. THE PRESBYTERY OF WASHBURN. Met at Charleston, in Franklin county, Ark., September 22, 1909. There were present seven ministers and one licentiate, and five ruling elders. ' An interesting feature of the meeting was a Sunday-school Institute held 011 Thursday, the second da? of the meeting, under the auspices of the Presbytery. The program was a good one, and the prepar ed addresses and the general discussions were very interesting and helpful. Mr. S. K. Dodson, a licenciate of Brownwood Presbytery, Texas who for the past three months has been supplying the churches at Russellvilie and Alma, was received upon certificate from that Presbytery. A call from the Washburn Memorial Church in Russellvilie for his pas I PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOUT1 toral service for three-fourths of his time being presented, Presbytery proceeded to examine him for ordination; and the examination being satisfactory, arrangements were made for his ordination and installation at Russellville on the third Sabbath in October. Changes in the personel of the perma wuiuiuiwB 01 rresDycery: uev. w. H. Morrow was made chairman and treasurer of the Committee on Home Missions, relieving Rev. J. E. Wylie, who has been filling these positions in addition to his work as superintendent of Home Missions and evangelist of Presbytery. Rev. R. B. Willis was made chairman of the Committee of Ministerial Education and Relief, in place of Rev. W. H. Morrow, transferred to the Committee of Home Mis sions, and Rev. S. K. Dodson was made chairman of the Committee on Publication and Sunday-schools, in place of Mr. Morrow, who for the past year has been filling this position. The Committee on Home Missions reported the organization of a new church at Pleasant Hill, in Benton county, consisting of twenty-one members. On Friday night a popular meeting in the interest of Foreign Missions was held, which was largely attended. Rev. Robt. J. MeMurray, of West Lexington Pres bytery, Ky., delivered an interesting and stirring address on the Forward Movement in Foreien MiRRlnna whtoS aged us to hope for large results from the canvass of the churches of our Presbytery, in which he is now engaged. The Presbytery approved the change in the Book of Church Order, recommended by the last Assembly, making it lawful for the expenses of commissioners to the General Assembly to be defrayed by a general fund assessed equitably upon all the Presbyteries. The report on the Narrative shows that all our churches, with one exception, are now sunnHort with momiof services. Russellville was chosen as the place, and the second Wednesday of April, 7:30 p. m? as the time of the next regular meeting. S. W. Davies, S. C. THE PRESBYTERY OF CHEROKEE. The Presbytery of Cherokee met in the Presbyterian church of Dalton, Ga., Tuesday evening, September 28, and was opened with a sermon by the retiring moderator, Rev. E. D. Patton, of Acworth, from Mark 4:38. Present: thirteen ministers and twelve ruling elders. Organization.?Rev. W. H. Darnall, D. li., was elected moderator and Rev. J. C. Clarke, temporary clerk. Received.? Rev. R. C. McRoy was received l'rpm the Presbytery of- Dallas, and given charge as stated supply of the Canton group. Call*.?The Blue Spring Church presented a call for the pastoral services of Rev. J. C. Clarke tor one-fourth of his time and Presbytery appointed a commission to install him on November 5, as pastor of this church. I ti. October 13, 1909. Conferences.?Presbytery gave special attention to the Home Mission work, and engaged in a general conference on the state of religion within its bounds. interesting addresses were made by Rev. J. K. Coit and J. T. Wade on Christian Education, in which they presented the work that is being done at Nacoochee Institute. Davidson College.?The request of the Trustees of the Davidson College that this Presbytery elect a trustee of said college was placed on the docket for the qnri r? or -1-- --o Minutes of the Assembly.?Presbyteiy approved of the plan for the payment of the expenses of commissioners to the Assembly from a general fund raised by an assessment upon the whole Church. Presbvterv also voterl tn dHvIod interim committee, appointed by the last Assembly on changing Chap. X, Sec. ill, of the Confession of Faith.of the desire for the following change: "All infants dying in infancy, and also all other persons who are mentally incapable of being outwardly called by the ministry of the Lord are redeemed by the atonement of Christ, and are regenerated and saved though the Holy Spirit who worketh when, and where, and how he pleaseth." Calvin Celebration.? The feature of this meeting was the Calvin celebration, and the following interesting addresses were delivered: "Calvin and Servetus," by Rev. W. L. I,ingle, D.D.: "Calvin and the Bible," by Rev. W. H. Darnall, D.D., and "Calvin, the Man," by Rev. A. A. Little, D. D. Next Meeting.?Lafayette, Ga., Tuesday after the third Sunday in April, 7:30 p. in., 1910. Stated Clerk. He who is wise for this alone contends, "Unselfish service done for worthy euds." 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