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22 THE
Presbyteries
THE PRESBYTERY OF WESTERN
TEXAS.
Met in Goliad Texas, Wednesday, October
13, at 8 o'clock p. m., and was opened
with a sermon by the retiring moderator,
Rev. John Black Hudson, from I Peter
3: 15.
There were present twenty-five ministers
and fourteen ruling elders, representing
churches.
Rev. Chas. H. Dobbs, Jr., was chosen
as Moderator and Revs. B. D. D. Greer
and E. H. Hudson, temporary clerks.
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i^iwuviobbv u. in. uiaoguw wns rccciveu
from the Presbytery of Lexington and
after a careful examination was ordained
to the full work of the Gospel Ministry.
He will labor as an Evangelist in the
lower Rio Grande valley, with headquarters
at Mercedes.
Rev. C. L. Cleveland was at his own request
dismissed to the Presbytery of
Brazos.
Rev. R. M. Latimer returned his letter
of dismission from this Presbytery to
the Presbytery of Asheville.
Rev. M. W. Doggett, D. D., reported the
re-organization of the church of Port
Lavaca and the organization of churches
at San Antonio to be known as the Denver
Boulevard; the Calaveras Church,
near San Antonio; at Aransas Pass; and
at Ganado.
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iig viiMic/ vsiiurcn was ai us own request
transferred to the Presbytery of
San Antonio, U. S. A.
San Marcos was chosen as the place
for the stated spring meeting. A great
deal of time was spent in the discussion
of the Presbytery's work of Home Missions.
The work was found to be in a
very encouraging condition. The great
need just now is for church buildings in
a number of our most promising Home
Mission fields.
The most notable feature of the meeting
was the Free Conversation on the
state of religion within our bounds. At
the suggestion of the Moderator, as the
roll was called the pastor and representative
from each church outlined briefly
the condition and especially the needs of
that church and the Presbytery engaged
' in special Draver for that sneoiflo chnroh
In this way this exercise become a real
means of grace to the Presbytery.
The churches of Karnes City and
Helena, presented calls for the pastoral
services of Rev. J. A. Black. He accepted
the calls and the following order was
taken for his installation: At Karnes City,
November 9th, Rev. H. W. Hoon to preside,
preach the sermon and propound
the constitutional questions; Rev. H. W.
Hamilton to deliver the charge to the
pastor and Ruling Elder J. R. Burt the
charge t5 the congregation.
At Helena, November the 10th, Rev.
H.- W. Hamilton to preside, preach the
sermon and propound the constitutional
ruestions; Rev. H. W. Hoon to deliver
the charge to the pastor and Rulingto
PRESBYTERIAN OF THE SOU1
Elder J. R. Burt the charge to the congregation.
Rev. P. H. Burney, as special evangelist,
reported the organization of a church
at Crystal Springs and the church was
enrolled.
Presbytery approved the change in the
form of government, providing for the
payment of the expenses of commissioners
to the General Assembly by that
body.
The following ad interim committee
was appointed to report to the next stated
meeting of Presbytery, touching the
"Proof Texts."
Presbytery declined to give any advice
to the General Assembly's committee to
recommend a change in the Confession
of Faith.
Presbytery heard with great profit addresses
from Rev. R. D. Campbell, concerning
the work of the Texas-Mexican
Presbytery and from Mr. R. Waller Blain,
touching his work as Sunday school missionary
within our bounds. Resolutions
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u.w,,vvu vajii zoning iuc uppreciation
of the Presbytery of the worth and
importance of the work represented by
these brethren.
Presbytery deemed it inadvisable at
this time to take any steps, looking to
the division of the Presbytery.
The newly organized church of Crystal
Springs presented a call for the pastoral
services of Rev. P. H. Burney for one
fourth of his time, which he accepted
and the Rev. H. W. Hoon and Ruling
Elder C. W. Ernest were appointed a
commission to install Mr. Burney, Octo
ber 27. The statistical report to the
Synod shows that we have organized ten
churches this year; re-organized one and
received one from the Presbytery of San
Antonio, U. S. A.
Rev. W. C. C. Foster presented his
resignation as pastor of the Brownsville
Church and the church was cited to show
cause why the pastoral relation should
not be dissolved.
The resignation of Rev. T. O. Ferrin,
of the pastorate of the churches of Rockport
and Refugio was accepted and the
relationship dissolved. It was resolved
that an adjourned meeting should be held
during the sessions of Synod, at the call
of the Moderator.
The Presbytery adopted by a rising
vote resolutions of thanks to the pastor,
church and citizi-ns of Ooliad, for their
generous hospitality. Also the church
and the ladies of the First Church, of
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at luncheon as they passed through Victoria
en route to and from the Presbytery.
Brooks I. Dickey, Stated Clerk.
PRESBYTERY OF FLORIDA.
Presbytery of Florida met at St. Andrews,
Fla., October 26, and was opened
with a sermon by Rev. W. H. Zlegler,
Present, eight ministers and eight elders.
Officers?Rev. N. P. Quarterman, moderator
and Rev. K. L. Mclver. temDorarv
clerk.
Candidate Robt. Roulhac was dismissed
Central Alabama Presbytery.
[*H. November 17, igog.
Proof Texts?An ad interim committee
on proof texts was appointed, consisting
of Rev. J. W. Walden, D. D., Rev. R. Q.
Baker, Rev. Eugene P. Mickel, D. D.
Elect Infant Clause?Presbytery made
no suggestion of change to the Assembly's
Ad Interim Committee, but again expressed
its satisfaction with the present
wording.
A petition for the organization of a
church at McArthur's Still, was granted
and a commission consisting of Rev. J.
S. Sibley, Rev. Clyde Johnson, Rev. J.
D. Rountree and Ruling Elder J. T. Porter,
was appointed to perfect the organization
if the way be clear.
Rev. W. T. Wadley resigned the chairmanship
of the Colored Evangelization
Commitee and Rev. K. L. Mclver was
elected to fill the vacancy.
The hospitality of the St. Andrews'
Church, on the beautiful bay of St. Andrews,
was royal and the representatives
seemed more than willing to linger at
this restful spot until final adjournment.
Spring meeting?Gretna Church.
Clyde Johnson, S. C.
PRESBYTERY OF LOUISIANA.
The Presbytery of Louisiana met at
Lafayette, Tuesday evening, October 26,
1909, and was opened with a sermon by
Rev. T. M. Hunter, D. D. Present, six
ministers and four ruling elders.
Officers?Rev. B. L. Price was elected
moderator, and Rev. D. F. Wilkinson
clerk.
ReceivecT^-Rev. W. B. Logan from Steu
benville Presbytery, U. S. A., and order
was taken for installing him as pastor of
the Welsh Church.
Dr. R. T. Price, of Steubenville Presbyery,
and Rev. Ph. Briol, of New Orleans
Presbytery, were invited to sit as corresponding
members.
Free Conversation on the state of religion
within our bounds elicited the
facts that most of our churches are regularly
supplied with stated services, that
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lucjr are acuve ana energetic, that the
attendance is good and the outlook encouraging,
but that the financial condition
of our State makes it impossible for
the churches to give as liberally as usual
to the various causes.
The Obituary of Rev. R. F. Patterson,
prepared by a special committee, was
adopted and ordered spread on the minutes
of Presbytery. It has already been
published in the religious papers.
The Board of Trustees of Silliman Institute
made an encouraging report, showing
a larger attendance than last year.
ana ine worn or tne Institute in a very
satisfactory condition.
Proof Texts?Rev. E. M. Stuart and
Ruling Elder T. F. Webb, were appointed
an ad interim committee to consider and
report at the spring meeting.
Commissioners' Fund?Presbytery endorsed
the plan of paying the traveling
expenses of commissioners out of the
treasury of the General Assemhlv
Elect Infant Clause?Presbytery favors
such change in the Confession, Chaptt*i
X, Section 3, as shall make clear to Juie
most unlettered, the conviction of1' the
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