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September 13, 1911 ]
Street church, Aslieville, and his resiguation
ol' his present charge will be
considered by his Presbytery at a called
meeting September 12.
Duvidson College: It is highly pleasing
to report a matriculation in excess
of the enrollment for 11)10, and the indications
are that not only are the dormitories
filled to overflowing, but that
It is going to be difficult to lind accommodation
in the town for the overflow.
Not simply in point of numbers is the
beginning of the year more than pleasing,
but the quiet and order and entire
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ing is noteworthy to a degree and evinces
the complete disappearance from
r' "s of that old and ahominahle
" that for so long was
the a ''"e as it was of
f* countless nnd which
did so muc U\?.? . , *een
students ai Julty, ?. ccasioned
dire and indirect^ st of
the discipli the cni]?ge year.
The outl- n every way is bright.
The studei 2em to be making an
early and < it start in the direction
of study ana with it organized athletics
shows that the physical training and
the benefits accruing will not be minimized.
Concord Presbytery has just closed an
interesting meeting at Gilwood church.
Some special features of the meeting
were the sermon of the retiring moderator,
Rev. R. A. Laps ley, Jr., the election
of Dr. Byron Clark as moderator, and
his sermon Wednesday morning, the
presbyterial sermon of Rev. J. G. Garth,
of Hickory, the popular meeting in the
interest of Foreign Missions with the
addresses by Rev. W. H. Hudson, of
China, and Dr. W. J. Martin, the report
of the Home Mission Committee with
its startling statement of 19 vacant pul
pits in the Presbytery.
The Presbytery adjourned to meet in
Spencer next Wednesday, to take action
in regard to the resignation of Rev.
R. E. Steele, from the pastorate of the
Spencer church. Four young men from
Davidson were taken under the care
of Presbytery.
I'urtbage: The Scottish Covenanters
gave an interesting missionary exercise
recently, "The Flags of the Nations,"
which was written especially for them
by their pastor, Rev. J. K. Roberts.
On last Sabbath Mr. Roberts an
nouncea xne reception or sixteen new
members, fourteen of whom were the
result of his meeting at Point Hill
Chapel.
Union: As a result of the meeting
Just closed in this church, eight of the
fourteen professions joined the church.
Rev. L. W. Curtis, Presbyterial evangelist,
did the preaching which was enjoyed
by all. The singing was led by
our pastor, Rev. J. K. Roberts.
Presbytery of Concord: Met in Gilwood
church September 5, 7:30 P. M.
Opening sermon by Rev. R. A. Lapsley,
retiring moderator, from 2 Cor. 6: 19-21.
Rev. Byron Clark, moderator. Revs. C.
M. Richards and E. P. Bradley temporary
clerks. Twenty-three ministers
and twenty-four ruling elders present.
Encouraging reports from Home and
Foreign Missions. Presbytery wants no
change in the elect infant clause.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Mt. Yernou: Rev. John P. Matheson
has been aiding the pastor in protracted
services in this church. Congregations
large and much interest manifested.
Guffney: Rev. T. Ellyson Simpson, of
Society Hill, who was tendered a call
to the pastorate of the Limestone Presbyterian
Church in this city, has declined
the call. This announcement
will bring regrets to the hearts of the
people of Gaffney because the universal
hope had been engaged that Mr. Simpson
would see fit to come. The call
was extended to him some time ago an
THE PRE8BYTERIJ
it was then thought probable that be
would accept.
(lintoii: The congregation of the
First l'resbyterian church was delighted
with the sermons preached for them on
Sunday, the Jd of September, by Rev.
Davison McDowell Douglas, the new
president of the Presbyterian College of
South Carolina. Mr. Douglas began with
a feeling allusion to the pastor of the
church, the beloved Dr. W. P. Jacobs,
who has just given up his work for this
church, after a ministry of 47 years.
He spoke of the great things accomplished
by Dr. Jacobs in building up a
strong church, a magnificent institution
for orphan children, and a splendid college
for the young men of our church in
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?u i-c uwuicu iiuuui ten minutes
to a sketch of his own desire and
purpose in the upbuilding of the college,
his new work. Then he took as his text
the words, "For iue to live is Christ,"
and preached a very earnest and forceful
sermon, holding the close attention
of his audience throughout. In the afternoon,
he preached at the Thornwell
Memorial church, where the communion
services were held; and at night he
again preached to the people of the
First church.
President Douglas has made a most
favorable impression on the people of
Clinton in general during his short
stay here; and the general feeling is
that he is the right man for the place,
and that the college is now ready to go
forward with rapid strides towards a
great future.
The next session begins on Thursday,
September 21, and an increased enrollment
is expected.
A. E. Spence.
TENNESSEE.
Nashville: Rev. ,J- Walter Cobb,
Evangelist of the Presbytery of Nashville,
arrived home this morning from
Porteriield, in Rutherford county,
where ho concluded last night an eight
days' evangelistic meeting in Stones
River Presbyterian church. He reports
one of the most successful meetings of
the entire summer campaign. Twentysix
people were reached, twenty-three
professing conversion, three reclamation
and twenty-two of this number
uniteing with Stones River church.
C ollections for Home Missions, $31.50.
?Nashville Banner, September 4th.
t'larksville: Rev. A. P. Carr, D. D.,
pastor of the Government Street church,
Mobile, is visiting with Mrs. Carr, her
parents, Prof, and Mrs. Deaderick, at
the Southwestern Presbyterian University.
l)r. Carr graduated here, A. B.,
in the class of 1891; A. M., 1893, and
B. D., 1895, and has had successful pastorates
in Baltimore and St. l?uis. He
was formerly a director of the University.
At Macedonia, an outpost of the
Clarksville church established many
years ago across Cumberland river, a
protracted service Is in progress. The
work there is in charge of Mr. B. C.
Junkin, of the S. P. U. Divinity School.
The preaching this week is by Rev. J. \V.
Cobb, evangelist of Nashville Presbytery.
Mrs. Cobb is a daughter of Rev. Dr. Rob*
ert Price, of the University. Mr. Cobb
graduated here, A. M., 1894, and B. D.,
1896, and was lately pastor at Little
Rock. The new edition of Alexander's
ingest, compiled and edited by our Prof.
G. P. Nicholassen, Ph. D., is announced
by the Presbyterian Committee of Publication.
TEXAS.
Itallingcr: Rev. J. D. Tieslie, the pastor
of this church, has received a hearty
and unanimous call to the church at
Cisco, Texas. He has the call under
consideration.
1'etrolfn: By appointment of Presbytery,
Rev. John V. McCall, of Gainesville,
<1 spent the 5th Sunday of July and the
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following week with the little mission
church at this village, preaching twice a
uay to. fairly good audiences. One person
was received by certincate,
was contributed to Home Missions, and
quite a generous sum was given the visiting
minister for his services. Uue afternoon
was given in the company of a
good deacon to searching for scattered
sueep in tue vicinity or the neighboring
village of Byers, and eight new Presbyterians
were found, and later arrangements
were made for a protracted meeting
at tnat point by one of the ministers
of Presbytery. The Home Mission
Committee is making strenuous efforts
to secure a suitable minister for this
group of churches.
The Presbyter of Puris met September
1, 1911, in the Green Hill church, and
was opened with a sermon by Rev. J. S.
Baird, the retiring moderator.
There were present ten ministers and
seven Ruling Elders, and Ruling Elder
Frank E. Williams, of the Tyler First
church was chosen moderator.
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Presbytery and Rev. P. H. Hensley of
Brazos Presbytery were invited to sit as
corresponding members.
Th pastoral relations between Rev. J.
M. Bellot of the Honey Grove Church
was dissolved and he was dismissed to
the Presbytery of Western Texas. Also
the pastoral relations between Rev. H.
U. Hunter, D. D., and the Greenville
Church was dissolved and the Stated
Clerk was instructed to grant him a
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New standing rules were adopted for
the use of the Presbytery and ordered
printed and distributed.
The Assembly overtures were docketed
for the Spring meeting. The second
day, Friday, of the Spring meeting
was set apart for the laymen's use.
Presbytery spent one hour in free discussion
of the state or religion in our
bounds. Many encouraging things were
indicated as well as the needs of our
fields.
Permission was granted Rev. W. C.
Tenney to labor within our bounds; to
Rev. J. S. Raird and Rev. S. M. Tenney
to labor without our bounds.
Tyler was chosen as the next place of
meeting.
Green Hill is a historic country
church noted far and wide for its unlimited
hospitality. Presbytery met in
a large tent stretched under the great
oaks in the grove, and dinner was served
on the grounds. A meet cordial vote
of thanks was given the people of Green
Hill. Presbytery adjourned to meet in
Galveston during the session of Synod.
J. G. Varner.
Stated Clerk.
VIRGINIA.
Loch Willow : Rev. Wm. C. White,
pastor.? This church is showing itself
deeply in earnest in the matter of making
improvements in the church building
and the earnest lady workers are to
be congratulated on their success?indeed,
men, women and children are
showing a most commendable zeal in
the work of making the Lord's House
here attractive and a blessing to the
community.
Recently the entire church has been
beautifully painted inside and out and
presents an attractive appearance indeed.
A new carpet has been laid over the
entire floor and new and, very comfortable
oak pews have replaced the old,
and a new pulpit graces the enlarged
platform.
These improvements have been made
at the cost of about $1,100.
Alexandria: Rev. J. L. Allison arrived
last week to take up his work among us,
preaching his first sermon last Sunday
morning from the text: "To whom shall
we go," the subject being: "Christ, the
World's Great and Only Necessity," and
i was a short address preparatory to the
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communion service, which Dr. Allison
conducted in a most feeling and iinpassi\e
manner.?Alex. 1'resbyterian.
uev. Joseph It. Setter, of Augusta, Ga.
is visiting iu his former charge, Alexandria,
Va., and will, to the delight of
his friend, accupy the pulpit next Sunday
evening.
llunipton: At a special meeting of the
Hampton. Va., Ministerial Association,
the following resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas: God in llis Providence has
seen tit to open up a new lield of activity
for our friend and brother, the president
of this Association, Rev. \V. S.
Trimble, pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church, of this city, be it resolved,
First: That we deeply regret the ie
parture of our brother from our city to
the City of Summerton, S. C. Yet we
feel that in accepting this new work
that he is but obedient to the will of the
great Teacher who said: "Go ye into
all the world and disciple all nations."
Second: That through his manner of
life among us, our brother has won the
confidence, love and respect of all who
bear the name of our L?ord, and that
we commend him, in the full fellowship
of the Gospel, to all among whom he
may labor and especially to the church
of Summerton, S. C., where he is soon
t n crn
Third: That as President of this Association
he has been wise, courteous
and considerate in all things and lias
done much to advance the cause of
Christ in this place and much in the
great work of Christian Union.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions
be sent to our brother and to The
Presbyterian of the South at Richmond,
and to the daily press of the city for
publication.
John Anderson Jayne, Sec.
Hampton, Va., Aug. 29, 1911.
WEST VIRGINIA.
Mooreiield, W. Va.?The remains of
Conrad Moore, the founder of Moorefield,
were recently exhumed from the
tomb in which they were placed about
1799 on the farm now owned by Mr.
Richard Price, and on August 28th
were interred again in the cemetery
near town. The charter is dated 1784,
whereby was granted to Conrad Moore
a tract ol the beautiful river bottoms
which now make the site of Moorefield.
His will bears date of 1799. Tradition
has it that ihomas Lynch (recalling
"Lynch law") once possessed the lower
part of the tract having won it in a
gambling game from Moore. Messrs.
Cleland It Weltnn ot,,i u*h n 1?
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direction of the town council, are to
erect a suitable stone by the new grave
of .Moore in the cemetery overlooking
the picturesque valley of the South
Branch of the Potomac, and are to put
tablets to his memory in the new court
house now being built.
The changes and improvements in
this town in the past two years are
astonishing. The pastor, Rev. C. U.
Gilkeson, of the Presbyterian church,
has suddenly had his parish enlarged
by a new influx of people. The old Secluded,
unique, Moorefield, with a character
all its own, is gone forever. A new
town has come with the railroad for
better or for worse. Mr. Gilkeson is
trying to overtake his work by preach,
ing at outposts, at the Tannery, the
Old Fields, Oak Dale, and other points,
finding acceptance in all these places.
The old manse, so long the lovely
home of the still revered Dr. Geo. W.
White, has been repaired and improved
by the deacons and a spacious porch
added. A suitable tablet to Dr. White's
memory was not long ago placed in the
church, and bearing his last words expressing
his trust in the promises of
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Chnrlestown: One cannot visit this
beautiful and historic part of the famous
iValley of Virginia without thoughts of