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October 20, 1909. THE < lasses. At a congregatiouai meeting last Sunday, it was resolved that the church purchase the adjoining house and lot on North Avenue, at a cost of thirteen thousand dollars, and almost enough was subscribed on the spot to cover the cost. This will greatly facilitate the work of the church. Darien: At a meeting of the congregation of the First Church of Darien, held Sabbath, October 10, Rer. W. S. Milne, who has supplied the church since last December was unanimously called to the pastorate of this church. Since his coming to Darien as supply, there have been nine additions to the membershin. and others are expected in the near future. Quite a number have written for their letters and much interest is shown by those who attend the services, who are not members. Mr. Milne has done a splendid work in this town and the church is steadily growing. The population of the town being small, and there being two other denominations here, there is not much material to build on, and we feel the more encouraged that we have done so well. LOUI8IANA. New Orleans: The various committees appointed to arrange for the evangelistic meetings to be held by Rev. J. Ernest Thacker, are actively at work. The Finance Committee, of which Mr. J. C. Morris is chairman, is providing that there be no collections during the progress of the services. The meeting will begin on the evening of October 24, and during the first week, will be held in the Lafayette Church, after which It will be held in the First Church. Hungarian Church: In answer to the appeal for aid, published two weeks ago, in behalf of the wrecked Hungarian Church, in New Orleans Presbytery, the following contributions were received to date: First Street German Church, $5; Second German Church. $16; First Church, $35; Rev. N. Keff Smith, D. D., James Island, S. C., $3. Other contributions were promised. The sum in hand is not quite sufficient to start the work of repairs. Fortunately there has been no wind or rain since the great storm, but every day increases the danger of further damage to the church building. Further contributions are therefore earnestly requested. Address, Rev. Louis Voss, 932 Second Street. New Orleans, La. MISSISSIPPI. Biloxi: Rev. Dr. H. A. Jones, of Gulfport, Is assisting the pastor, Rev. Win. Megginson, in a meeting which is ex-. pected to last two weeks. Canton: On Sunday, October 10, we observed the regular quarterly communion in the presence of a large body rvf ? ? * ? ? tummunicanis. 'X'ne pastor, Rev. C. 9. Newman, announced the names of four adult members as received by the session since last communion. Central Mississippi Presbytery: If any Individual or any of the churches have any money for our local Home Mission PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOUT work, please forward the same to us before Presbytery meets on October 26. C. T. Newman, Chmn. and Treas. MISSOURI. Upper Missouri Presbytery met according to adjournment at Central Church October 12. Rev. J. A. Gray offered his resignation to the Presbytery as pastor of the church at Richmond and requested that the relationship be dissolved, the church concurring in the request reluctantly. The Presbytery after hearing of the good work which had been done there by Mr. Gray and of the affection of the people for him granted the rPflllPQt wHnllv Ar? 14 ??wu mc 51 uuuua mat 11 believed that he had been called to a larger field of usefulness. He was dismissed to the care of El Paso Presbytery in order that he, might take up the work to which he has been called at Abiline, Texas. This leaves four Belf-sustalning fields vacant in this Presbytery. Any one desiring information concerning them may address the stated clerk. H. P. McClintic, S. C... NORTH CAROLINA. Charlotte: At their recent communion. eleven additions were reported in the First Church and nine in the Second Church. Davidson will raise at least $6,000 for the endowment fund proper and an additional $1,000 for paying off a debt still remaining on the church since it was enlarged some years ago, and for cancelling some other obligations incurred rather recently in repairs to the manse and other church property improvements. Dr. Shearer promised to give two thousand dollars of this $7,000 now secured in good subscriptions. Sunday, October 10, President Smith, Field Representative, Rev. Dr. T. W. Lingle, and Dr. W. J. Marton, spoke in Salisbury in the interest of Davidson endowment. The coming Sun day, Dr. Smith will speak in Concord and Dr. Martin and Rev. Byron Clark in Mooresville in behalf of the same movement. Rev. Dr. Wharey will fill Dr. Clark's pulpit on this occasion. Dr. Martin will speak in Rock Hill the following Sunday in the absence of the pastor. Rev. Alexander Martin, and from there will attend the North Carolina Synod, as a delegate from this church and as one of the speakers selected to present the forward evangelistic movement of the church. President Smith will attend the South Carolina Synod at Charleston, the latter part of the week. The week of anaol a 1 oartrlr?no */\ a ? .FvvIUi ?v. . <v^o, iu ucgm iu icu uaya, . will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Dunbar Ogden, of Atlanta, Ga., whose coming is anticipated with great interest and pleasure. Evangelistic Campaign, Fayetteville Presbytery: Bakers, Rev. A. E. Baker; Bethcar, Rev. L, W. Curtis; tiethesda. Rev. J. H. Dixon; Biscoe, Rev. A. E. Baker; Bluff, Rev. Jno. K. Roberts; Brainerd, Rev. F. B. Rankin; Broadway, Rev. L. W. Curtis; Cameron Hill, Rev. C. V. Cavltt; Carthage, Rev. Win. Black; Ch. # I CH. of Covenant, Rev. A. R. McQueen; Clayton, Spencer and Black; Dunn, Rev. R. J. Beattie; Duke, Rev. J. M. Forbls; Elise, Rev. S." H. Williamson; Gibson, Rev. J. M. Rose, D. D.; Godwin, Rev. H. G. Hill, D. D.; Gulf, Rev. L. Smith; Hoffman Mission, Rev. M. D. McNeill; Hope Mills, Rev. Chas. L. llragaw; Kenly, Rev. W. M. Fairley; Lillington Chapel, Rev. T. H. Spence; Lane, Rev. L. W. Curtis; Lumber Bridge, Rev. Jno. K. Roberts; Lumberton, Rev. H. M. Dixon; Mt. Gilead, Rev. A. R. Shaw; Mt. Hermon, Rev. J. D. A. Brown; Oakland, Rev. J. M. Rose, D. D.; Parkton, Rev. J. Mcl. Wicker; Pembroke. Rev. J. M. Forbis; Roberdel, Rev. J. M. McLain; Rockingham, Rev. A. W. Crawford; Rowland, Rev. L. W. Curtis; Sanford. Rev. R w t~~ii " ? " , ... KuyuiV) oaruis Mission, Rev. A. E. Grover; Selma, Curtis and Walker; Shannon, Rev. K. A. McLeod; Smith field, Rev. W. T. Walker; St. Paul's, Rev. W. C. Brown; Summerville, Rev. L. W. Curtis; Troy, Rev. Wm. Black; Lambsville, Rev. L. W. Curtis; Candor, Rev. L. Smith; Benson, McQueen and Curtis; Vass McNeill and Curtis. SOUTH CAROLINA. Charleston: The Rev. James I. Vance, D. D? of Newark, K. J., is to be the speaker at the big Calvin memorial service to be held in this city on the afternoon of Sunday, October 24. This service is to be held In the Academv of Mimic the largest buildings in the city. Dr. Vance will also preach in the Second Presbyterian church at the morning service when he will doubtless be heard by many members of the Synod. Chester: On Sunday, October 10, a second church was organized, to be known as East Side Presbyterian church. Thirty-nine members were enrolled, twenty-eight of whom came by letter from Purity Church. Messrs. W. J. Crawford and P. V. Robertson were elected elders, and Messrs. J. W. Knox and J. S. Tldwell, deacons. Rev. J. Galloway, until recently of Toronto, Can., has had charge ot this work since January 1. Members of Purity Church have maintained a Sundayschool at this point for several years past, and this church is largely the fruit of their faithful work. White Oak: This church is putting on new life, and in her old age is bringing 14 * " * * iwui luiiuicu, 11 is auoui eignty years since it was organized in the heart of these sand nills. Now she has a branch or mission church, known as the Chapel, about six miles from the home church. The seating capacity of the Chapel is three hundred; the Sabbath-school is in good condition and at preaching the house is well filled. We also have a live Sabbath-school at the old mother church. Our fall sacrament was ort the first Sdbbath of this month, I preached for them the greater part of the week, we received seven into the church. Snm? nt ?tiom t feel assured have been savingly brought to Christ. The other churches -on this field are all coming up in the apportionments and salary. James Russell. (Continued oe Page N.)