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account of the very heavy down-pour
of rain. But it seems to make no difference
to him whether there are few
or many, he has a message and he delivers
it earnestly to a few as to a large
crowd. On Tuesday night he made another
address in the new Mission church
for the colored people, to a very large
congregation who had received a taste
on flunHov rrL'- *
? auciuuuu' Alas service
closed his series of addresses here in
Wilmington, and he left on Wednesday
morning on the northbound train fo>
Weldon, N. C., where he will be welcomed.
Plumtree: The Bible Conference so
largely attended by residents of this
community and surrounding districts,
closed last week. Many prominent ministers
and laymen were present, and the
program was of unusual Interest.
Rev. R. E. iMcAlpine, of Japan, gave
most interesting talks concerning his
work in that field.
Rev. R. G. McGleeB, of Chatham, Va.,
Rev. Watt Fairley, of Fayetteville,
N. C.
Rev. D. W. Doggett, of Texas
Dr. Henry H. Sweets, Louisville, Ky.
Rev. Milton Clark, Greensboro, N C.
Dr. C. C. Carson Bristol Tenn.
Dr. John Bachman, Chattanooga,
Tenn.
Dr. J. Lynn Bachman Sweetwater,
Tenn.
Rev. R. M. Nelson, Montgomery, Ala.,
were heard with profound interest, and
God's Holy Spirit was graciously felt.
iMany came forward and gave their
hearts to Christ, during these meetings,
and we feel that the far-reaching influence
for good throughout the mountain
country cannot be measured.
Several laymen, including Mr. J. Harvey
Barton, and Mr. De Cou, of Moorestown,
N. J., and Mr. R. E. Saul, of Savannah,
Gel, gave short talks on interesting
subjects, and the music was in
charge of Mr. Clark with Miss Shepherd,
of Chatham, Va., as soloist.
Davidson: An excellent program of
varied character marked the Y. M. C.
A. welcome Monday evening to the new
men, the incoming class of the past week
or ten days. A large assemblage of
s+udents, citizens and visitors gre.l^d
tbe officers of the association and the
speakers of the occasion when the meeting
was called to order by President
McDonald in tbe Jhearer Biblical HaII.
Ta H. Smith, president of the student
body, was the first speaker, subject:
"College Spirit" J. W. Moore followed
with a tribute to the honor system as a
vogue at Davidson. President H. L.
Smith represented the College in words
of welcome to students new and old, In
words at once simple and eloquent, he
enlarged on the Importance of physical
mental, and spiritual training, these being
in an ascending order of value and
worth, the last linking man with the
eternal, uniting him in fellowship with
God.
A. W. White discussed student government,
showing how admirably the new
system was working at Davidson. E. S.
Currie told what the Y. M. C. A. stands
for, his work being symbolized in the
three angles of the triangle, a strong
body, a disciplined intellect, a richly
developed moral and spiritual life.
The opening week of the college
shows a large attendance, the beginning
of seriouB study and the brisk starting
out of the fellows for active training in
physical culture.
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Charleston Presbytery will meet (D.
V). In Orangeburg, S. C., October 3, at
8*30 P. M. Alexander Sprunt, 8. C.
Salem Church, Bethel Presbytery:
A series of meetings at this church closed
last Tuesday night with four accessions
to the church. Rev. W. A. Hafner,
of Port Mill, preached two sermons a
day for six days, and all his sermons'
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were powerful appeals to the unconverted,
as well as gospel messages to
the professing Christians, strengthening
them In their spiritual life. At all the
services he had large and attentive congregations,
and much Interest was manifested
throughout. There was no lagging
of interest and it was only regretted
that the meeting had to close when
it did. Could it have gone on for another
week we believe a good deal of eood
would have been accomplished. The
Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered
on Sabbath morning.?Christian
Messenger.
YorkTflle: Rev. J. Ernest Thacker,
D. D., the general evangelist of the
Southern Presbyterian Church will conduct
a meeting in the First Presbyterian
Church at Yorkville, beginning
Wednesday evening, September 13th, at
8 o'clock. Services will be held every
day and evening for about two weeks.
Prof. Geo. A. Fisher and his wife will
accompany Dr. Thacker and the music
will be in charge of these accomplished
musicians. The people of the town and
surrounding community of all denominations
are most cordially invited to all
the services.?MessengerClinton:
Sunday, for the first time in
47 years, the First Presbyterian church
of Clinton was without a pastor, Dr.
Jacob's resignation having taken effect
and the extra month of service which he
was prevailed upon to render ending
with the last Sunday in August. After
this I>r. Jacobs will hold regular preaching
services every Sunday in the Carolina
Memorial Chapel for the Orphans.
Heretofore the Orphans have been attending
the First Church in a body, but
in the future they will attend only on
special occasions. A committee has been
appointed to secure a new pastor for this
flock and will push their work with
vigor. The Rev. Davidson M. Douglas,
president of the Presbyterian College of
South Carolina, preached at the First
Presbyterian Church in the morning.
TENNESSEE.
Nashville: Rev. Walter L. Caldwell,
pastor of the Third Church, Memphis,
has signified his acceptance of the call
lately given him by the Woodlawn
Street Church, Nashville.
The Synod of Tennessee: On the second
day (Oct. 11) of Synod at Covington,
subject to the order of Synod, the
Synodical Sunday-school Committee has
arranged for a brief Sunday-school Conference
as follows: "A Standardized
Sabbath School," by Rev. A. L. Phillips,
D. D., 30 minutes; "How to Teach to
Greatest Effect," by Rev. C. C Carson,
D. D., 20 minutes; "Getting Teachers in
Training," by Supt. Alfred D. Mason, 20
minutes; "How the Teachers Can Help
the Officers, and Vice Versa." hv Sunt
Geo. R. Gillespie, 20 minutes. General
Discussion and Committee Report follow.
C. O'N. Martindale, Chairman.
Nashville Presbytery: On the afternoon
of the second day of the fall session,
Sept 20, a good Sunday School Conference
is arranged for: "A School Up
to the Standard," Rev. C. O'N. Martindale.
"The Mission, of the Teacher,"
Supt. W. E. Hudson, "How to Train the
Teacher," Rev. L. E. McNair. "The Spir.
it's Province in Teaching," Rev. W. C.
Alexander. General discussion following.
Let all who come think and pray
for God's, blessing upon it. Place
Spring Creek.
Clarksvflle: Rev. A L. Carr, D. D.,
pastor of the Government Street church,
Mcrt>ile, Ala., preached here Sept. 10th
to the great satisfaction of the people
and his many friends. He will not return
to Mobile for a fortnight yet.
TEXAS.
The Synod of Texas will meet in the
First Presbyterian Church, Galveston,
Te?x., November 8, 1911, at 7:30 P. M.
The undersigned will be in the church
Wednesday afternoon for the purpose of
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enrolling members of the Synod. The
brethren are required to report as soon
as they reach the city.
J. J. MoMurray, Permanent Clk.
J. D. Leslie, Stated Clerk.
VIRGINIA.
SVNODICAL NOTICE.
Dr. Russel Cecil, Moderator of the
Synod of Virginia, announces the appointment
of the following committees:
On the memorial of Rev. Clement Read
Vaughan, D. D.; Rev. T. C. Johnson, D.
D., Rev. W. C. Campbell, D. D., Mr. W. S.
McClannahan.
On the memorial of Rev. John Calvin
Barr_ T) TV*
Rev. Ernest Thompson, D. D.f Rev.
Newton Donaldson, D. D, Hon George
Trice.
Richmond: The regular order* of
services has been resumed at the Second
Church and will he continued permanently
as before the vacation season.
East Hanover Presbytery: All members,
who expect to attend the fall
meeting of Presbytery, will please write
at once to Mr. R. Shore Robertson,
chairman, Blackstone, Va., naming date
of their arrival, that necessary arrangements
for entertainment may be made.
This is important?don't delay.
Beale Memorial: On Sunday, September
10th, the session of this church
received on certificate a gentleman and
his wife, together with three small children.
In addition to other extensive
improvements on the church building,
we have very recently installed additional
lights. The congregations are
lanre and the church 1r much onrrmr.
aged.
Prospect: At this point, we have for
some time past been worshipping in the
M. E. church, but our own building will
be ready for occupancy by next month.
There is an enthusiastic little hand here
and promise for the future.
Buffalo: On Sunday, September 10th,
inst., we held our communion service,
and one young man was received on
profession of faith. This was in part
the result of a recent visit of Rev. Dt.
h. M. Stockard, of Brookneal. Beginning
on Wednesday, August 23d, this
brother preached with great acceptance
and faithfulness up to and including
3unday, t^e 20th inst.. when the meet
ing was stopped by rain. The church
was revived and great good done.
A. J. P.
Genfto Church: Beginning September
4th, revival services were held in
this church. Rev. P. W. Phillips, pastor
of the Hoge Memorial church of
Richmond preached each evening and
twice on Sunday following to large and
attentive congregations; his sermons
were plain and simple, but powerful
presentations of the gospel truths, and
he speaks with a force and earnestness
which compels the attention of the listener.
We feel that we have been greatly
benefited by Brother Phillips' stay
and that the fruits of his lahnro ui
be evident for many days. A communion
service was held on Sunday morning.
One Infant was baptized, one was
added to the church on examination and
two by letter. The service Sunday night
was particularly impressive. Brother
Phillips preached from Psalm 119: 11?
"Thy word have I hid in my heart that
I might not sin against thee"?to the
largest congregation which the writer
has ever seen at this church. At the
close of the service four noble boys
professed faith in Christ. This church
is being very acceptably supplied by
Mr. Wm. M. Baker, who is a student
at Union Seminary. Mr. Baker is a
young man of sterling Christian auall
ties and has won the esteem of every
one during his stay among us. This
church, which is a very old one, was
for many years almost extinct, but is
now slowly hut surely forging to the
front and Is yet, we believe, destined
to become a power for good in this
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community. The Ladies' Aid Society of
the church has recently presented the
church with a new organ and communion
service. C. S. Dorset.
Natural Bridge: A meeting of unusual
Interest closed last night at the
High Bridge Presbyterian church. The
pastor, the Rev. Boiling Hobson has
been assisted by Dr. P. F. Price. Over
forty have come out and confessed
Christ. One of the sweetest services
of the meeting was on Sunday morning
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nueu a rtvuagecrauon service was held
in which nearly all the members took
part This was Mr. Price's farewell
service and this being his native church
it was particularly dear to him and us.
Dr. Price will sail on the 4th of October,
to take up his work again in China.
Lynchburg: Rivermont Avenue Church
We are glad to report that the work of
improvement has been completed on our
church, and the new pipe organ installed,
which adds very greatly to the
beauty and convenience of the church,
as well as giving additonal seating capacity
to two hundred.
Our pastor, Rev. B. A. Baker, went
from the meeting of Presbytery which
met at Montvale, to Piedmont, W. Va.,
where he expects to conduct a ten day's
meeting, on last Sabbath his pulpit was
filled at the morning service by Rev.
Letcher Smith, and at night by Rev.
Vivian Smith, preaching excellent sermons
to good congregations.
Koanoke: On the second Sunday of
this month the oongregation of the First
church had the pleasure of listening to
a fine address on missions from Rev. '
Dr. J. Rockwell Smith, of Campinas,
Brazil. Dr- Smith had attended the Presbytery
at Montgomery at its Fall meeting
at Montvale, and came home with
the pastor for Sunday. Both addresses
were impressive and calculated to do
.uch good. It would be a good tuh.g
to have Dr. Smith visit all the churches
and deliver the same address. He spoke
at the Second church in the morning.
DeWItt, Dinwiddle County: A meeting
of eight days was closed at the Bott
Memorial church at this place on last
Sunday. Rev. Wm. S. Campbell, of
Richmond, did the preaching. The congregations
were good and the interest
was marked. There were six profesd^lAV
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aiuuo ui icuLii. x wo or mem, Dotn men,
were received into this church and were
baptized. Others will probably join
later. The communion service was celebrated
and two children were baptized.
This church, which has onyl a very small
membership, has been connected with
the Brunswick church under the pastoral
care of Rev. F. F. Jones, who is just
leaving that field for a new charge in
North Carolina. It presents an opportunity
for excellent work. The community
in which the church is located
is thickly settled and is rapidly Increasing
in prosperity. There is work to be
dnTlA thorp hv thp Prpahvtnrlon
which has never been done by any
church.
The Presbytery of Montgomery at
its recent meeting passed a recommendation
offered by the Foreign Misson
Committee for an exchange by the pastors
throughout the Presbytery of their
pulpits on the Fourth Sabbath of Sep~
tember, to be observed as Mission Day*
each minister to preach in some other
pulpit than his own on this day. It was
believed that two good results would
follow this exchange that the subject
would b? presented simultaneously In
"-any pulpits and the people would hear
the subject treated from the standpoint
of some other minister, and (2) by this
Interchange the churches would better
realize their unity and that they have
common ends for each other.
The Ministers Conference in Roanoke
At the last appointed meeting a committee
was appointed to arrange for a
mass meeting to be held In one of the
theatres in the city and to be addressed
by some prominent speaker In the In