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The Presbyterian of the South
Thornton S. Wilson, Managing Editor.
Editors?Thos. E. Converse, James P.
Smith, E. B. McCluer, George Summey.
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Church News
November is the month for offerings
for Education for the Ministry. Remittances
should be made to Mr. John Stites,
Treasurer, 110 Fifth Street, Louisville.
The third Sabbath in November or the
day nearest thereto most convenient, is
the time for an offering for the Endowment
Fund of Ministerial Relief. Mr.
Jonn stites, nu Fittn street, Louisville,
Ky., is also treasurer of this cause. The
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PRESBWERIAN ORPHANS' HOME.
The Shelton Cottage of the Presbyterian
Orphans' Home, Lynchburg, Virginia,
was destroyed by Are on the morning
of the 26th of October.
Despite heroic efforts, five dear little
girls perished. The origin of the fire is
unknown. The coroner's inquest said:
"We are unable to ascertain the origin or
cause of said fire, but are satisfied that it
was an unavoidable accident."
In this cottage were our school rooms,
dining room, store rooms, and kitchen. A
matron, housekeeper, cook and all of our
girls had their sleeping rooms in it. The
matron is in a hospital ill from exposure,
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the housekeeper is in bed, too, and the
cook suffering very painful injuries received
in her heroic efforts to save all
of the children.
We are all crowded into the administration
building. Lynchburg came nobly
to our help, supplying clothing for present
necessities.
The superintendent, before leaving for
Synod, had purchased supplies, all of
which were destroyed. His mail from
October 12 to 25 was unopened, cared
for by the matron.
Correspondents will please note the reason
why no replies can be given to their
letters, nor receipts given for remittances
during that time. Write again and send
duplicate checks.
Lynchburg came nobly to our assistance.
The chamber of commerce has inaugurated
a movement to rebuild and
equip the home. Help must come from
all quarters. The particulars of this effort
will be eiven nt nn oorlv ffav T oJioo
came out from the city every day, giving
most efficient help.
We must rebuild at cnce. Contributions
for this purpose as well as for our
daily bread will be thankfully received.
We are cast down, but not discouraged.
With faith in God, who for some wise
purpose, has suffered this calamity to befall
us,- we shall go forward. These helpless
little ones belong to Him, and they
must be cared for by His people.
Yours cordially,
Robert H. Fleming,
Superintendent.
ALABAMA.
Third Church, Birmingham: During the
Synodical year, fifty-one persons were
received into this church on profession
of faith.
Demopolis: Rev. L. G. Hames has received
a call to the church at Cartersville,
Ga.
Selma: The Alabama Street Church
has called Rev. F. G. Railey to its pastorate
and he will be installed by Presbytery's
commission at an early date.
Anniston: The resignation of Rev. J. G.
Anderson, D. D., as pastor of the First
Church will not necessitate his resignation
as trustee of the Alabama Presbyterian
College, for which he has done
such valuable service. Dr. Anderson will
enter upon the home mission work of
North Alabama Presbytery.
A complaint to the Synod of Alabama:
The North Alabama Presbytery has adopted
a resolution in favor of the proposed
prohibition amendment of Alabama's complaint.
A complaint against the Presbytery
has been entered by Rev. W. I. Sinnott
on the ground that the action violates
the constitution, in that the resolution
is of a political nature. Its defend
ers argue that the proposed prohibition
amendment is a moral rather than a political
issue.
ARKANSA8.
Monticello: Eight members were
added on October 10, making twenty-five
received since the coming of the present
pastor, Dr. J. W. Purcell, in Juno.
TH. November 3, 1909.
FLORIDA.
Plant City: Ministers and elders
coming to the meeting of Synod November
9, will please notify us as early as
possible, in order that arrangements may
be made for their entertainment. They
will be met at the trains and sent to the
homes where they are to be entertained.
D. J. Parks,
Chairman of committee.
Bartow: At the communion service on
the second Sabbath of October, three new
members were received by letter. On
the evening of the fourth Sabbath a missionary
meeting of great interest was
held, several members of the church
taking part. The music was a special
feature and was greatly enjoyed by the
congregation. Several volunteers from
the choirs of other churches kindly lent
their aid. After devotional exercises,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. W. T. Waller,
Judge W. S. Preston, the clerk of
the session, delivered an interesting
address on "The Great Commission,"
which was well received. Mrs M s
McLeod, president of the Ladies' Missionary
Society, read a beautiful and
impressive paper upon the theme,
"Woman's Part in the Great Movement
to Evangelize the World." A pleasing
and instructive reading by Mrs. Elinor
Varn followed. Mrs. M. A. Waldo, of the
Episcopal Church, rendered a beautiful
solo. The feature of the evening was a
masterly address by the Rev. J. C. Tims,
pastor of the First Presbyterian Church,
Tampa, in which was impressively shown
the reflex influence of missions. The
Gospel is intended for all men.
GEORGIA.
. .Atlanta, Central Church: Rev. L. C.
Vass) of our African mission, spoke very
interestingly of his work on the Congo,
Sabbath morning. In the evening, Rev.
J. P. Hall, of Plumtree, N. C., spoke on
the work being done for the mountain
boys by the Lees-McRae school.
Rev. L. C. Vass, of our mission on the
Congo river in Africa, has been in Atlanta
for several days. He brought with
him his stereopticon and a beautiful set
of views, representing life in Africa?
the homes ofthe people, the barbarites
suffered at the hands of the soldiers;
natives with one hand cut off for failure
to deliver a stent of India rubber, and
of the progress of our mission work.
He repeated his lecture at several of
the churches to houses full of attentive
listeners, and it was greatly enjoyed.
Joneaboro: This church has enjoyed a
week's meeting, closing Sunday night.
Ur. A. A. Little, of the Westminster
Church, Atlanta, greatly delighted the
people and the community by his strong,
earnest gospel sermons; If our city pas:
tors could spare more of their valuable
time for such evangelistic work, many
of the weak, struggling churches in small
communities, could receive an uplift such
an Jonesboro now reloicea fn.
Rome, First Church: A meeting of two
week's duration has Just closed in this
Church, pr. Headden and Mr. "Jarre.1,