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NORTH CAROLINA.
Raleigh: The Men's Bible Class in the
First Church Sunday school, famous for
its leadership by Governor Glenn, during
the latter's incumbency of office, is now
in charge of Dr. George Summey, Jr.,
of the A. & M. College.
Geneva: Recently the Geneva congregation
enjoyed a series of plain, forceful
sermons by the Rev. J. S. Wood, of Weldon,
N. C. Through the blessing of God
on the gospel messages the church was
quickened and nine professed their faith
in Christ. Six of these united with the
Geneva church. We give God the glory.
J. F. C.
Forest City: Thanksgiving services
were held in this church on Sunday, Nov.
28, instead of Thursday prior. A program
had been prepared for the occasion and
was duly carried out. Music and addresses
were the principal features, all
of which proved to be interesting. A large
congregation attended and responded
with a good thank offering for the
Barium Springs Orphanage. The Sunday
school of this church is becoming more
interested in our orphanage all the while;
this is evidenced by its increasing contributions
to that cause.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the church
is also growing in usefulness and mem-,
bers. At a recent meeting two new members
were added to the roll of membership.
We are glad to welcome Mr. and
Mrs. Ramseur, of Shelby, to our town and
feel sure their presence among us is quite
helpful to our little band of Presbyterians
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Pastor.
Davidson: In Wilmington, on last Sunday,
President Smith and Field Agent
Rev. Dr. T. W. Lingle spoke in the interest
of Davidson's endowment fund, following
the work up with a special canvass
during the week. Reports from there
seem to indicate that St. Andrews church
has subscribed about $8,000, a handsome
sum for this church, and that probably
$4,000 or $5,000 may be expected from
the First Church. Those in charge of the
campaign are quite confident now that it
can be carried to a successful issue, if the
churches continue to do as well as those
already reached have done.
80UTH CAROLINA.
Anderson: Central church. A telling
Evangelistic meeting came to a close in
the Central Presbyterian church, of which
Rev. Bunyan McLeod is pastor, last Sunday,
Nov. 28, conducted by the noted In
aian evangelist, tiev. * . h. wrigni. ine
church has never before been so aroused
concerning a deeper spiritual life. Quite
a number professed conversion, many
uniting with other churches. Twelve
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united with the Central Presbyterian
church, a total of fifty-eight for the last
twelve months. Every branch of the
church work feels the impetus of this
great meeting.
TENNESSEE.
Columbia: The First Church has recently
enjoyed a visit from its former nnstor
Dr. T. A. Wharton, now of Sherman,
Texas.
Decherd: Rev. H. B. Zernow, recently of
Humboldt, Tenn., has taken charge of the
Decherd Church. ,
Knoxville: Thanksgiving week was a
full one for Central church. Tuesday evening
witnessed the Thanksgiving Reception
of the church, bringing together a
splendid gathering for a delightful social
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Monroe Harding Orphanage. Wednesday
evening was the service of prayer and
thanksgiving; and, while our church united
with others in the union service Thursday,
the pastor, Rev. Leroy G. Henderson,
preached the Thanksgiving sermon at
Cedar Springs church, 11 miles distant,
where another fine offering was made for
our Orphanage. Friday afternoon the women
of the church assembled in large
numbers for their thanksgiving missionary
meeting. The program was delightful
and inspiring. Sabbath before and after
Thanksgiving, the pastor preached on
"Practical Thanksgiving."*
West Nashville: The people of this congregation
filled the church to its limit
Sunday night, Nov. 28, and were greatly
edified and stimulated by a very interesting
and most excellent address from
Rev. H. F. Williams, D. D., editor of "The
Missionary," on "Travels in Korea," illustrated
by clear and beautiful steropticon
views of his own collecting. There is
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done by the Gospel in other lands to stir
them to greater effort and self-sacrifice.
Every church- in the Assembly that can
arrange to do so should by all means have
Dr. Williams come and give a steropticon
lecture in his own pleasing, helpful way.
C. O'N. M.
TEXAS.
Corsicana: Rev. Chas. Oberschmidt, the
new pastor, has arrived from Mississippi
and taken charge. Correspondents will
note his change of address.
Presbytery of Paris: The constitutional
requirements Having been complied with,
I hereby call Presbytery of Paris to convene
in First Church, Taxarkana, at 8
p. m., December 13, to transact the following
business if the way be clear: (6)
To receive Rev. T. M. Stribling from
Fort Worth Presbytery. (Supplement to
call Issued November 26.)
Edgar W. Williams, Mod.
Austin: Rev. J. Ernest Thacker, secretary
of evangelism of our General Assembly,
has just held a line meetine of flf
teen days in Highland, the University
Presbyterian church, of Austin, Texas.
His methods are conservative and without
objectionable features. He uses cards
and has no standing, coming forward, or
other methods producing excitement. He
preaches strong sermons, calls for the
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cards to be signed, and then dismisses the
congregation without prolonging the services.
Mr. Fisher's fine devotional singing
is quite a large factor. I feel sure
that none of the bad results so frequently
following revival services will follow his
meeting, but that good results will continue.
S. E. Chandler.
The Synodical Missionary Committee of
Texas, met in fourth annual session at
San Angelo Tex., November 18-20. Five
of the nine missionary unions were represented.
Reports showed more interest
and greater zeal in the work. An intensely
interesting and instructive address
was given Friday afternoon by Rev.
L. C. Vass, of Africa. The meeting was
most spiritual and uplifting. Mrs. Chris
G. Dulling was re-elected chairman and
Mrs. Fr.ed S. Robbins, secretary and treasurer.
After expressing thanks for the
royal hospitality of the good people of
San Angelo, the committee adjourned to
meet at Sherman, during Synod in October,
1910.
Georgetown: The church at this place
has recently had quite an affliction in the
illness of its pastor, Rev. M. C. Hutton,
and his family. He is just getting up
from a three weeks' spell of fever, and
now has a daughter who has been in
bed with typhoid fever for twenty-four
days, fever still running to 105. He is
still unable to preach. Then again, one
of his lady members unexpectedly came
upon a number of men, who were plotting
to murder the president of one of the
banks, and overheard their plot. She at
once told her husband and precautions
were taken to guard against it. Her husband,
thereupon, received an anonymous
letter, stating that his home would be
burned and his wife killed. After night
she went out to draw a bucket of water,
when the miscreant, wearing a mask, ran
up and threw a bottle of acid at her,
striking the windlass, breaking the bottle
and horribly burning her face and arms.
Then grasping her by the arm and throat,
said: "When I get done with you, madam,
you will reveal no more plots." Her
screams brought her husband to her relief,
but the miscreant escaped. She is
suffering intensely from the injuries received.
Mr. Hutton has the sincere sympathy
of his friends here. Twice, during
the late Synod at San Angelo, prayers
were offered by the Synod for the
recovery of his family from their affliction.
W. Y. Chester.
VIRGINIA.
Petersburg: Rev. J. S. Foster, having
accepted the call to the first church of
Birmingham, Ala., will discontinue his
ministry in the Tabb Street church early
in January, and will immediately enter
upon the work of his new charge. The
pe&ple of Petersburg of all denominations
deeply regret that they are to lose the
valuable services of Dr. Poster as a minister
and his fine influence as a citizen.
Dayton: Rev. J. A. Trostle, of Timber
Ridge, Va., has been assisting the pastor
in a series of services with very beneficent
results. The church has felt the