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REV. GEORGE SUMMEY, D. D? LL.D.
REV. JAMES P. SMITH, D. D.
REV. E. B. McCLUER, D.D.
REV. THORNTON S. WILSON, D.D.,
Managing Editor.
REV. THORNWELL JACOBS,
Advertising Manager.
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March Collections: Sabbath School
Extension and Publication. R. E. Magill,
Box 883, Richmond, Virginia.
ALABAMA.
Union Springs: Rev. R. L. Bell has
been called to a field in Oklahoma, and
the Presbytery of East Alabama has been
called to consider his resignation of the
pastorate of the church here, and to dismlao
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ARKANSAS.
Synod of Arkansas: The Stated Clerk
of the Synod of Arkansas, the Rev. Wm.
H. Morrow, having been removed by
death, the Rev. R. B. Willis, D. D., Fayetteville.
Ark., formerly Stated Clerk,
has been requested to assume charge of
all matters pertaining to said office until
a clerk can be elected. All communications,
therefore, intended for the Stated
Clerk should be sent to Dr. Willis. Rev.
J. li. Wylie, Springdale, Ark., is acting
Chairman and Treasurer of the Committee
of Home Missions of Washburn
Presbytery. J. E. Wylie.
Texarkana: First Church, Rev. D. M.
Mclver, pastor, has a hstory. For long
years it was on the Texas side of the city
and connected with Paris Presbytery.
But when it became necessary to build
a new church, a site could not be agreed
upon. So the membership was divided
Into two parts, nearly equal?each one*
erecting a handsome new building, the
one on the Arkansas side, the other in
Texas. In time Rev. P. E. Maddox was
-called to the pastorate. In consequence
of unorthodox teachings dissatisfaction
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grew up and another division took place,
Mr. Maddox and a large part of the membership
withdrawing and organizing an
independent church, which was later taken
over by the Congregationalists. The
remnant finally secured the Rev. D. M.
Mclver, the present incumbent, as pastor.
Mr. Mclver seems to be the embodiment
of prudence and under his ministry
the Church roll is gradually growing
in numbers. About thirty new members
have been added during the year he has
been here. They are looking forward
with great interest to the Torrey meetings?scheduled
for April.
FLORIDA.
DeFuniak Springs: Rev. Dr. Win. M.
Anderson, of Nashville, Tenn., spent a
week here the first week of the Florida
Chautauqua, delivering a course of Bible
lectures. He was greatly liked by all.
Jacksonville: Following the Laymen's
Convention held in Jacksonville, Fla.,
February 1-3, the churches have taken
up the Foreign Mission work and at the
report meeting held on February 27, it
was found that $11,300 had hoon
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with no report from eight churches. The
above is $1,300 above the standard set by
the Convention, The Presbyterians of
the city pledged $4.00 per member. The
Convention will prove a great blessing
to the churches of the city.
GEORGIA.
Atlanta: At the Central Church, Rev.
Dunbar Ogden, pastor, the Rev. Dr. C. C.
Carson, of the First Presbyterian Church,
of Bristol, Tenn., was the preacher. Dr.
Ogden announced his meeting March 20April
3, in which Dr. Lynn Bachman will
preach, and asked the prayers of his
people for a rich blessing.
?At Inman Park Church: In the absence
of the pastor, Rev. James B. Fichlen,
Dr. James P. Smith was tho nroa?v,
er on Sunday, March 6th. At a congregational
meeting three additional deacons
were unanimously elected?Messrs. J. R.
McNair, J. C. Park and George F. Smith.
?North Avenue: Dean Gray, of the
Moody Institute, Chicago, filled the pulpit
of the North Avenue Church on last
Sunday. Dr. Gray is in Atlanta in attendance
ofi the Tabernacle Conference.
He spoke illuminatingly on the "Authenticity
of the Bible," presenting the question
of authorship in a new and popular
style.
?Westminster: Rev. L. B. Tate, of
Korea, occupied the pulpit of this church
on Sunday morning, delighting a large
congregation with his excellent presentation
of a cause dear to his heart. This
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? .VUv.uuvo iu uicmo oicauy progress
under the vigorous work of Dr. Little and
his faithful co-workers, both male and
female.
?Presbyterian Hospital: At a wellattended
mass meeting of the Presbyterians
of Atlanta, held at the
First Presbyterian Church on last
Sabbath, the 6th inst, it was unanimously
resolved to close the doors of the
Presbyterian Hospital temporarily, until
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such time as the funds could be procured
to purchase a suitable lot and erect
a satisfactory building thereon. Announcements
were made of a subscription
of $5,000 to that purpose. Other subscriptions
approximating $24,000 are already
on hand. The ladies of the city
have pledged $2,500 annually to the
support fund. It is believed that in a
short while a suitable building owned
by the hospital will be secured.
?The Tenth Annual Bible Conference
at the Baptist Tabernacle, Atlanta, opened
on Friday, March 4th. Under the
direction of Dr. Len G. Broughton, minister
of the Tabernacle, it is conducted
along undenominational lines, and proposes
a series of addresses and sermons
for a week's time. The Rev. F. B. Meyer,
of Christ Church, London, is the principal
speaker this year. With him am
Dr. James A. Gray and Dr. A. C. Dixon, of
Chicago; Prof. Robertson, of Louisville,
and the Rev. Joseph Kemp, of Edinburgh.
Full assemblies have greeted the speakers,
the singing led by a large chorus
choir has been quite effective. This week
Dr. Meyer continues his sermons, which
are simple in form, expository of the
word and spiritual in their purpose and
effect. Dr. Gray lectures on Prophecy
and Prof. Robertson on the "Gospel of
John."
Carrollton: The members of this
Church on Sunday, February 27, heard
with pleasure and profit two addresses by
Rev. Yosip Benjamin, a native Persian,
who graduated at Columbia, S. C., Seminary
last May. He will return to his
home land next May. A splendid manse
is being erected here and we hope soon
to tell you more about it.
Commerce: The first step preliminary
to the erection of the new
. icnau c;nurch was taken In
the purchase from L. L. Davis of
one of the most desirable lots in the
city of Commerce for church purposes.
This lot was purchased four or five years
ago by Mr. Davis and was sold to the
Presbyterian Church for $3,000. The lot
fronts on Cherry street and extends back
on Bowdon Ave., there being ample room
both for a large and commodious church
and also for a manse for the pastor.
The subscription of $1,000 made by the
Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian
Church deserves special mention. The
efforts of the Rev. George M. Telford to
build the new church were heartily seconded
by the ladies of the congregation.
Elmodel: The evangelist of Macon
Presbytery, Rev. J. W. Roseborough, D.D.,
began a meeting here January 9th, which
lasted eight days. The weather was cold
and no appointment had been made for
a meeting, still we had good congregations
twice each day to hear the Word
preached by our faithful evangelist. He
preached the "old, old story of Jesus and
His lnva
- wiiii power. Christians were
strengthened and encouraged to go forward
in the Master's work. One Joined
on profession. OtherB were impressed
and interested and we hope more will
Join soon. This Is a country church
and was organized a few years ago. We
have a good Sunday school and well