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every respect. It is beautifully furnished
throughout, lighted by electricity and
heated by both grates and stoves. A
year ago this month, we occupied for
So flrof tinio mir snlenriirf new church.
one of the most complete and convenient
in the State, so that the property now
owned by the congregation is all that any
church could reasonably ask for, or desire.
T. M. McConnell.
Brick Church: Rev. A. P. Gregory, of
Petersburg, has been with us for two
weeks in a very successful meeting. We
had oyer forty conversions, with thirtythree
additions to the church. We feel
that our people have been greatly revived
and the cause of Presbyterianism
much strengthened in our midst.
Jellico: Rev. G. C. Alexander is just
now entering upon his second year's
work, as pastor of this church, with very
? encouraging prospects, for aggressive
work in the future. The congregations
are growing and the Sunday school is per?
haps doing better work than it has ever
done. The Ladies' Aid Society is also enthusiastic
in its work. During the past
year, the Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society has been organized, a Junior
Band for the girls; also a boys' society.
The church is more thoroughly organized
npw than ever before in its history. On
Sabbath, November 14, two new officers
were ordained and installed, Mr. Robert
H. Henry as Ruling Elder, and Mr. Charlie
Barton as Deacon. This now gives
the church nine officers, four elders and
five deacons, all of which are active Christian
men, who are highly esteemed by
the entire congregation. The^e officers
wer entertained at luncheon by Rev. and
Mrs. Alexander, Tuesday evening, November
16, 1909.
SYNOD OF TEXAS.
The Synod of Texas met November 17,
1909, in the First Presbyterian unurch,
of San Angelo, Texas. The opening sermon
was preached by Rev. Robert Hill,
D. D., the retiring moderator.
The attendance so far is about 140 and
will probably reach 150 by tomorrow.
Officers: Rev. T. S. Clyce D. D., President
of Austin College was elected mod
erator and is making a splendid presiding
officer. Rev. T. F. Gallaher was elect,
ed Temporary Clerk and Rev. J.. N. Ivy,
Reading Clerk, and Rev. J. B. Hudson,
Press Reporter.
Letter of Sympathy: The Synod having
heard through the telegraphic reports of
the sudden death of Rev. W. A. Alexander,
D. D., the Stated Clerk of the General
Assembly, immediately after the
organization by a rising vote appointed
a committee consisting of the Moderator,
t?e Stated Clerk and Rev. S. A. King,
D. D., to write Mrs. Alexander a letter
of sympathy.
Calvin Celebration: The Synod heard
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Thursday morning at 10 o'clock an address
on Calvin; The Times, The Man,
the historical significance, by Rev. Arthur
Jones, D. D. It was a splendid address
and the Synod was so profoundly
impressed with the importance of it that
it has been arranged to have the address
published. Friday, the Rev. S. A.
King, D. D., delivered a .masterly address
on the five points of Calvanism. It is
expected that Rev. Thornton Whaling,
D. D., will deliver the third address Saturday
morning.
Entertainment: The Synod is being royally
entertained by Dr. Slier and his ex
cellent people. Lunch is being served in
the dining room in the basement at the
noon recess and a reception is being arranged
for tonight, in which the Synod
will enjoy a repast in the form of a deer
stew, the members and friends having
killed an abundance of deer for the occasion.
Foreign Missions: Thursday night was
devoted to Foreign Missions and Rev. R.
M. Hall, D. D., Chairman of Synod's Committe
presided. Addresses were made by
Mr. J. Lewis Thompson and Rev. D. N.
McLauchlin, D. D., and a collection was
taken for Foreign Missions.
The business up to the present time
(Friday- morning) has been largely
routine, consisting in hearing reports and
getting them into the hands of the committees.
Only one complaint case is
before the Synod and it is too early to
say just what the nature of the case is
or what the decision of the Synod will
be.
The Synod will hold its next meeting
in Sherman, Texas.
J. D. L.
?An Interesting Providence: The last
of September, and Just a few days before
the close of the second quarter of
the year, Mr. C. F. Carsner, representing
the financial side of the Home Mission
Committee of the Presbytery of Western
Texas, went from his home at Victoria
to San Antonio to meet other members
of the Committee to discuss the problem
of an empty treasury and sixteen
hard worked ministers with their salaries
due. The Committee found itself
short above seven hundred dollars. They
counseled and prayed and separated not
knowing from whence, the money would
come. When Mr. Carsner reached home
he found the money in the treasury every
cent of it, and not one cent over. With
what Joy did that treasurer write out
and forward the checks to those selfsacrificing
preachers. How peculiarly
thankful should those persons be upon
whom the Lord called (effectually) for
that money. Reader, whether you are
in the Presbytery of Western Texas or
some other Presbytery, how stand your
accounts with the Lord's cause? -How ?
have you been responding to His calls
for help at this opportune time along
these wide extended firing lines?
VIRGINIA.
Cartersville: Over a year ago the
church building at Cartersville was destroyed
by fire. The little band of Pres
rTH. November 24, 1909.
byterians went to work, however, with
determination and energy, and now the
building i6 well under wey. Rev, J. Allan
Christian, of Scottsville, Va., is the pastor
of this group of churches, and is doing
excellent work.
Gordoneville: The pastor of this church,
Rev. Hugh H. Hudson, has declined the
call to the pastorate of the Berryville,
Ya., field.
Blacksburg: Of course, Rev. D. J.
Woods, in presenting his resignation to
his congregation, did not "request that a
delegation be sent to Presbytery," nor did
he stipulate to "abide by the action of
Presbytery," both of which things he was
made to do in last week's report of this
matter. Mr. Woods would not do the first
and he is too loyal a Presbyterian not to
do the last. Those who are acquainted
with Mr. Woods' excellent work at this
great state school will hope that Montgomery
Presbytery will see its way clear
to insist on his remaining at Blacksburg.
?(Editor.)
Bealeton, Chesapeake Presbytery: At
our quarterly communion on November
14, four new members were received, two
husbands and their wives. Two of these
came by letter. The other two came by
statement from the Wesleyan church of
England. , We feel much strengthened by
these additions. Two infants were baptized.
Norfolk: The First Church has collected
over three hundred dollars for the Synodical
Orphanage to aid in rebuilding
the girls' home which was recently destroyed
by fire.
?Colly Memorial, Rev. R. A. Robinson,
pastor, made a contribution on November
14 of two hundred dollars to the Synod's
Orphanage at Lynchburg.
?Knox Church: A series 6f profitable
meetings has recently been held in the
Knox Church, of which Rev. W. H. T.
Squires is pastor. The preaching was
done by Rev. C. R. Nisbet, D. D., of Nashville,
Tenn. There were nine persons received
Into the communion of the church
on November 7, and fifteen on November
14. The entire church has been richly
blessed.
?The Park Avenue Church, of which
Rev. V. R. Gaston Is pastor, has enjoyed
a visit from Rev. S. W. Moore, of Williamson,
W. Va. Mr. Moore preached afternoon
and night each day through the
week, very much to the edification of
deeply Interested congregations. On November
14 there were five accessions to
the membership of the church on profession.
Mercy Seat: At the fall communion at
this church, three members were received
on profession of faith and one by letter.
This congregation has Just enjoyed
a series of instructive and inspiring ser
mons during a week's prdhching by Rov.
Mr. Doggett, of Danville, Va. OttaerB are
expected to come into the church soon,
and all feel helped and encouraged.
Meadville: Three young people were
welcomed into this church on the second
Sunday in November, making seven additions
within the past few months. The
people of thib group of churches are now