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July 5, 1911 ]
J. M. DeVane, C. D. Hutaff and J. .
McFall.
Albemarle Presbytery will meet In adjourned
session In Rnlnlch m n tivw??
July 14. 1911, at 4 P. M.
J. A. McClure. S. C.
Davidson: The faculty is widely scattered
for the vacation in part or whole.
Drs. J. M. McConnell and M. G- Fulton
are members of the faculty at the Summer
School of the University of Virginia.
Dr. J. M. Douglas is engaged in similar
work at the University of North
Carolina. Dr. Thos. W. Dingle sailed
this week for Europe to be gone about
2 months touring with a bicycle party of
young men certain parts of the continent.
Rev. Dr. J. B. Shearer expects to
spend a portion of his vacation in Virginia.
Dr. W. J. Martin and family are
at Blowing Rock. Dater in the season
Dr. Martin will be active in the Daymen's
Missionary Movement Conferences
to be held at Montreat and Kerrville,
Texas. Prof. J. D. Douglas at present
is detained at Davidson by his du
ties as treasurer of the College looking
after funds that are being loaned out
as rapidly as they are paid in on the
new endowment subscriptions.
Charlotte: Instead of the regular prayer
meeting service at the Second Presbyterian
church on the evening of the 28th,
a farewell service of Bong and prayer,
with appropriate address, will be held
in honor of Rev. Leroy Tate Newland
and Mrs. Newland, who will leave for
Korea this summer to take up their
life's work as missionaries of the Southern
Presbyterian Church.
This service will be arranged by the
missionary societies of the Second
church, assisted by the Sunday school
in which Mrs. Newland (formerly MIbs
Sarah Louie Andrews) was a faithful
and efficient teacher. Mr. Newland has
just been graduated from the Presbyterian
Theological Seminary of Louisville
and licensed by Wilmington Presbytery.
Concord: The First Presbyterian
church will be dedicated Sunday, July
2nd. Dr. Q. B. Strlckler of the Union
Theological Seminary, Richmond, has
accepted the invitation to deliver the
sermon and the choir of the church has
arranged a most entertaining musical
program. The church was erected in
1.904 and is one of the handsomest
churches in this section of the State. It
was built at a cost of $27,000 and the
last payment of this amount has been
made- Besides the handsome church the
congregation has purchased a manse on
Spring street, which is one of the most
desirable residences in the city.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Timmonsville: The pastor of this
charge writes that recently he has held
very interesting and profitable services
at Latta, S. C., Lamar, S. C., and the
above place. In the Lamar service he
was assisted by Rev- T. F. Haynle of
Hartsvllle, S. C. and Rev C. M. Richards
of Davidson, N. C. At the two first mentioned
there were two accessions. At
Latta where Mr. Bailey was obliged to
conduct the services himself, there were
four accessions to our church.
Chester: Rev. Dr. A. D. P. Gilmour,
recently of Union Seminary, Va., was
duly installed as pastor of Purity
church, Chester, on Sunday, June 18.
We congratulate both pastor and people?the
pastor on having under his
care one of the most delightful charges
in the South, as we know from experience;
and the people on having a wor
thy workman, approved already. Letters
from members of the church tell
us how delighted the people are in once
more having a pastor, and In having
such a one.
Wflkinaville: Rev. W. B. Arrowood
THE PKZSB YTERIj
preached at Salem last Sabbath. Notwithstanding
the threatening condition
of the weather that morning a very good
congregation was present, some of them
coming from quite a distance. The entire
13th chapter of 1st Corinthians was
taken for hiB text and Love was the central
figure of his remarks. We, not only
the people of Salem, but of this entire
community?of all other denominations
?look upon Mr. Arrowood as a very
worthy and able preacher?endowed
with that special gift?and a consecrated
Christian gentleman who makes
friendB wherever he goes. This is evidenced
by the increased attendance
since be assumed pastoral charge
of the church. He announced that it was
his expectation during the next three
months to preach three sermons upon
the following subjects: First, "Child
Training." Second, "Family Worship"
and third "Sabbath Observance." All
these are vital subjects and we trust
that on each occasion he will have good
and attentive audiences. If there are any
three subjects of more Importance in the
building up, and maintaining of Christian
character we are at a loss to know
what they are- And we believe that Mr.
Arrowood will present them in their
best light
J. L?. S.
TENNESSEE.
The Presbytery of Columbia met in
First church, Columbia, Tenn., June
29th. A petition asking for the organnation
of a Presbyterian church at
South Berlin, signed by forty-nine peo
t>? tt cms icv-civcu uuu it commission appointed
to organize the church there,
if the way be clear, on Saturday, July 1.
Rev. Cochrane Preston was received
from Arkansas Presbytery. He accepted
a call from the church at Spring
Hill. He will also be stated supply at
Port Royal. A commission was appointed
to install him on the fifth Sunday
of July.
Lewlsburg: This small town in a
beautiful surrounding country is the
home and field of Rev. A. S. Venable,
whose manse is situated on a lovely
elevation above the church. Baptists,
Campbellites, Methodists and Northern
Presbyterians also have good brick
churches, all of which present an air
of prosperity.
The center of the town is a large
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surrounded by a well kept yard of
grass and flowers. A very pretty monument
to the Lost Cause adorns the
Square, erected and dedicated A. D.
1904, and bearing the long "List of
those killed or died in the Confederate
States Army, from Marshall County,"
and in great letters "LEST WE FORGET."
On two sides are the words
"To the Women of the South, whose
patriotism, devotion, sacrifice and courage?unsurpassed
in history?furnished
the inspiration to those daring
deeds of the Confederate Soldier-"
"1861-1866."
"To the patriotism, valor and selfsacrifice
of our soldiers in defence of
the sovereign rights of the States under
the flag furled at Appomattox."
"Gloria Victia."
Murfreesboro: This delightful old
town in a lovely country within sight of
tne mountain has much of Interest to
the visitor. To the Presbyterian enthusiast
nothing Is more Interesting than
a visit to the fine old brick church and
the hospitable brick manse, the home of
Rev. Jos. Addison Smith, D. D., and his
good wife.
The church can seat 800 and Is spacious
In appearance. The modern Sunday
school rooms in the rear are equal
to the best and have all the appointments
usually found in such buildingsDr.
Smith's congregation Is made up
ft N OF TH? SOUTH
of town and country people. His pastoral
work demands the services for horse
and buggy by means of which this tireless
pastor Is doing a work In the surrounding
district which will tell In the
future. It is telling now, recently sixteen
vehicles were standing during service
at hiB church door. Few men are
more diligent students than the Murfreesboro
pastor. He is up habitually at
four in the morning while all is quiet
and Bpends the early hours alone with
the word. His people know his habits
and give him his forenoon uninterrupted.
They know they will not be the losers
thereby. Great pleasure just now is being
expressed over their pastor's last
sermon, Romans 1:16- Prayer meetings
keep up encouragingly. Last Wednesday
ninety-seven were present to hear one
of a series of discourses on I Thessalonlans.
In the manse a lovely home life delights
the guest. Two younger girls are
full of school talk and music and the
second son of his university and law
school. The first daughter is just home
after five years in college, and the niece
after two years in music in European
schools. While constantly all talk of the
elder brother, the Rev. Herbert Smith,
who is preaching this summer in California.
God's Covenant people have a rich
heritage.
TEXAS.
The Presbytery of Central Texas will
meet in adjourned session at Clifton,
Texas, Wednesday, July 12, 1911, 8 P. M.
M. C. Hutton, S. C.
Orange: At a congregational meeting
held in the First Presbyterian church
on June 25, 1911, the pastor, Rev. E. T.
Drake, was given a vacation of two
monthB and Mr. L. H. Wharton, a son of
Dau T II TirW 4. rw n -a
?s>. xi. iiuanuu, u. lj-, ui onerraan,
Texas, was elected to supply the pulpit
during the pastor's absence. The congregation
also elected three additional Elders,
Mr. Stewart Harne, a son of the
former pastor of this .church; Mr. W.
L. Letting and Mr. Wm. Miles. These
were ordained and installed at the evening
service, before a large representation
of membership.
The very handsome church building
which has been under construction since
November, 1907, and which will be given
to the congregation by Mrs. H. J.
Lutcher, is now ready for occupancy,
and will be dedicated in the early fall.
The pastor has a splendid working
force in this church of over 200 members,
and feels that God has been gracious
unto him In casting his lot in such
a pleasant place among generous. Godfearing
men and women.
B. T. Drake.
VIRGINIA
Petersburg: Sunday morning the Second
Presbyterian church completed the
raising of 12,800 to liquidate a debt the
church owed on Westminster Chapel, a
mission of the church In West End Petersburg.
Having paid this, the church
Is now free of Its indebtedness and will
push forward with greater zeal In the
work. Rev. D. H. Rolston, the pastor,
. feels greatly encouraged.
Alexandria: Rev. Urban C. Mooney, of
Birmingham, Ala., who was recently
extended a call to the pastorate of the
Second Presbyterian church, this city,
has declined
Warm Springs: Rev. J. P. Gorrell,
of Deerfleld- will hv ~
see*ion, preach here on Sunday, July
9th. Rev. Frederick Shearer, D. D., of
New York, is supplying the church temporarily.
Woodstock: The welcome which has
been accorded us in Woodstock is so
hearty and generous and tactful and
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continuous .that 1 feel it to be worthy
of public mention and acknowledge
ment. The beautiful and commodious
home which the people have provided
for their minister is an index to their
own character, showing the old-time
respect which they feel for the pastoral
office. When we arrived we found the
garden all planted and growing finely
?in fact, it is outgrowing any garden
you ever saw; the house and grounds
were in perfect condition, the Dantrv
was stored with all kinds of good
things, and the ladies had a refreshing
supper ready for weary travelers. Our
welcome culminated in a most enjoyable
reception on Wednesday evening
in the Memorial chapel and on the lawn.
You will understand that the work
here opens very hopefully, when I tell
you of the excellent prayer meetings,
with an attendance equal to one-half
the resident membership?a record
which has been maintained during the
vacancy of the pulpit, under the leadership
of the eldersThe
uniform affection and loyalty of
the old friends in Lynchburg, the cordiality
of the new friends here and the
manifiFt blessing of God throughout
have filed us with deepest gratitude.
J. A. McMurray.
Bethel, Augusta County: Sunday,
June 25, was a day long to be remembered
in the history of Bethel church,
when the pastor-elect, Rev. Wlllium
Denham was ordained and installed as
pastor of the Ystoric church in M.c
presence of a large congregation.
Rev. William C. White, of Churchville,
i>i raided and propounded the question
and made a prayer of ordination
from Ezekiel 33: 7-10. Rev T. R. English,
D. D., of Richmond, preached the
sermon by soe?ml request- Rev. Allred
T. Graham, D. D., charged the pastor
and Rev. C. D. Waller charged the people.
Ruling Elders A. R. Gilkeson and
R. H. Dudley, of Union church, and
W. H. East and J. T. Bear, of Loch
Willow church, were the elders of the
commission. Mr. Denham assisted Mr.
White last summer at Churchvllle, and
through his unusually acceptable work
in that field the Bethel church came to
know him and to call him, and it was a
happy occurrence when the pastor and
the four ruling elders from that charge
could be present and members of the
f ommission of Lexington Presbytery to
ordain and install him over a reighbor
ing church.
The other members oi the commission
were also selected because of relations
with the new pastor. Dr. English,
from the Seminary, one of his beloved
teachers in the institution, and
Dr. Graham having been his pastor
wniie at DavidBon College, and Mr. Waller
having supplied Bethel church until
the pastor completed his Seminary
course.
The services, which were unusually
impressive and solemn, witnessed an
Incident of remarkable nature. Just
as the pastor was being ordained and
installed and the pastoral relation
formed a little bird flew in and circled
in the church, bursting into song. The
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ficaiuius ciuer leuiarKea mat It was
interesting to note that even the birds
seemed to join in the song and sweet
melody of the day. The showers also
fell as if in token of "the showers of
blessing" which may be expected to
descend upo'i ibis new pastorate.
Lynchburg: We are glad to note that
the new addition to the Rlvermont Avenue
Presbyterian church is nearlng
completion, and will add greatly to the
seating capacity of the church, as well
as to the appearance and convenience.
The cost of the improvement Including
the pipe organ will be about |5,500,
the major part of which has been provided
for by voluntary subscriptions.
Mr. Barker, the new pastor, is universally
popular with his people?a good
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