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an unusual blessing in its ministers?
the Rev. W. M. McElwee, D. D., was
the beloved pastor for a long titne, and
a saintly man he was. His memory is
still fragrant there.
He was succeeded by his son-in-law,
Rev. Henry Miller, whose services were
greatly blessed to the church and com.
munlty, and who, with his godly wife,
who still survives him, will always be
held in the highest esteem by the good
people of this neighborhood.
And now comes one to them whose
usefulness in the church has been abunantly
established both in the Synod of
Virginia and Kentucky.
Dr. McCorkle had the great honor and
privilege of being the first pastor and of
continuing for so many years as pastor
of that Important and prosperous church
Clifton Forge, now under the able pastorate
of Rev. L. H. Paul.
Afterwards he removed to Nicholasville
in the Synod of Kentucky, where
his services were also greatly blessed
for several years.
Dr. McCorkle is well and favorably
known throughout the entire church
having been entrusted with many important
commissions by her church
courts.
He comes to this church?and almost
to his own home In he county of Rockbridge?therefore,
with unusual prospect*
of a usefu pastorate, and will be
welcomed graciously by a people whose
deep piety and godly lives have long
been influenced by the saintly McElwee
?one cf the most gifted of men in
prayer?and by the gifted evangelist,
Henry Miller?whose praise Is in all
the churches.
The time?October 15. The commission?Rev.
A. M. Fraser, D. D., presided
and preached the sermon. Rev. H. W.
McLaughlin charged the pastor, and
Rev. A. H. Hamilton charged the people.
Ruling Elder, Prof. W. S. Currell, of
Washinetnn and T.op TTnlvaroi+w T*Vi? ol
te mates were Rev. A. T. Graham,
D. D., Rev. William C.
White and Rev. A. Hopkins, Jr.,
Ruling Elder, Prof. Addison Hogue, of
Washington and Lee Universiity.
Drakes Branch Church is Just now
enjoying a gracious revival. There have
been no special services only the regular
preaching and pastoral work, but
there have been nihe additions to the
church within the last few weeks, and
there are others who have given notice
that they want to JoJn the church the
next preaching day. There seems to be
increased activity in all the departments
Of the Church work. A new society has
been organised among the young people,
making two societies out of the
one which had become rather crowded
for effective work. We are very much
encouraged every way. The Lord be
praised.
Tillage Church: Ten young people
were received Into the church Sunday
morning, October 8th, on profession. <
There have been no special services,
only the regular preaching and pastoral
work. All of these young people are
members of the Sunday school. Some
of them belong to the Busy Bee, some to
the Covenanter Band. All are active
workers, and their reception into the ]
church was an inspiring scene not soon \
to be forgotten by those present The i
Lord be praifeed. S
Bethel Church, Lexington Presbytery: c
Sunday, October 8th, was a Rally Day e
for Bethel Sunday school in very truth, j.
In spite of the threatening aspect of the
weather, an unusually large crowd as. a
sembled at the hour for the service and |
the church was well filled. A splendid
program had been planned and was t
carried out with remarkable ease by the a
members of the Sabbath School. The I
singing by thB forty-five Mttle tots from li
the Primary Department was especially v
enjoyable.. The report of the year's 6,
THIS PKESBYTER1A
work in the various departments was
given by the pastor and showed a mark,
ed increase in numbers as well as interest.
The main feature of the Bervlce
was the address by Mr. W. C. Smith,
editor of the Missionary Survey whose
earnest appeal to the young to consecrate
their lives to the master made a
deep impression and will, we feel sure,
under Qod's blessing, be used of the
iioiy spirit.
The offering for the day to Sabbath
School Extension was $138.71. The
school is peculiarly blessed in having
as its superintendent, Mr. W. W. Sproul,
who, as chairman of the Sabbath
School Work in Lexington Presbytery,
has rendered valuable service to many
other churches besides our own. It is (
with thankful hearts that we recount
God's blessing upon our school during i
the past year and, under his good hand,
we hope for yet greater things In the ]
future.
Presbytery of Roanoke: In the report ]
of the proceedings of Roanoke Presby- I
tery? tbe item, referring to the appoint
ment of an ad interim committee to report
at the spring meeting on the over,
ture of th? Assembly, relating to the ,
status of Synod, should read: "The com. 1
mittee consists of T. S. Wilson, D. D., ]
W. R. Laird, D. D., and Hon. J. L.
Tredway." And further. The commissioners
to the General Assembly are,
Rev. W. R. Laird, D. D., and Ruling Elder
A. D. Willen; alternates: Rev.
W. T. Doggett and Ruling Elder J. L.
Hagan.
Hugh Heiny, S. C.
Tazewell: The pastor of this church ,
recently had the assistance of Dr. Geo. ,
H. Gilmer, the evangelist of Abingdon
Presbytery, at a series of services lasting
more than a week. His earnest
presentations of the fundamental truths
of God's word made a deep impression.
It was a season of refreshing to God's
people. On next Sunday several young
nion of the church. S. O. H.
Hermon: The Ladies Aid and Missionary
Society of Hermon Presbyterian
church met at the home of Mrs. J. Edwin
Bowman, for the regular monthly meeting
in October. The meeting was open- \
ed with prayer by the leader, the presi- \
dent, Mrs. Watkins, being absent The i
Bible portion was read and discussed <
and several interesting papers were read
on missions, uuie hubs alien cowman I
recited appropriate verses. Tea was \
served to t^e fifteen members present,
by the charming hostess. The refresh,
ment was much enjoyed, as many had
come long miles over weary roads.
The spiritual as well as the social life ^
of the church is preserved by the band
of ladies, trusting that In time a minis,
ter will be secured for this old Presby.
terian center, now bereft of much of Its 2
past usefulness. There are many such ^
In the rurad. districts of VlrglnDa. ^
Cannot the church heed the cry? A new ^
organ has been recently purchased to
replace the old one, which has been ^
long in use. E
Mrs. Susan L. Baker.
WEST VIRGINIA. I
Williamson. The Rev. David Hamilton
flunter, D. D., of Greenville, Texas, be. *
?an work at Wdlliamson August 1st, t<
ind In spite of three week's illness In s
September, has been getting a good hold
>n the work here. At the communion a
lervice, the 8th of October, there were e
welve additions to the church. |r
The boys of the Covenanter Society are p
i great help to the Sunday school work c
n this church. It
Kanawha Presbytery met in the new d<
lulldlng at Slab Pork, W. Va., which Is S
i mission point under the care of our tt
'resbytery on the Virginian Railroad,
n Raleigh county. The Presbytery con- ai
ened at 8:00 P. Mm on Tuesday, October M
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Iter. Dr. Donaldson, the retiring mod.
;rator, preached from John 18:17.
Organization: Rev. E. H. Norwood was
made moderator and Rev. C. F. Myers
was made temporary clerk. There were
present 11 ministers and 4 ruling elders.
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ircacuss ine aeatn or nev. J. (J. Barr,
D. D., was reported. He died on September
8th, 1911. Was born November
LI, 1824.
Resignations: Rev. W. E. Hudson,
PreBbyterial Evangelist resigned and
ffas allowed to accept the position under
the Assembly's committee as Supt of
Mountain Missions.
Sabbath School Institute was held
.Wednesday afternoon and a memorial
service for Dr. Barr after preaching 1
Wednesday eventing.
Elect Infant Clanse: The Overture 1
sent down to the Presbyteries W(as '
idopted.
Rales of Discipline: The amendment
to Par. 235 was referred to an ad interim
committee to report at Spring meeting.
Judicflal Tribunal: The amendment to
Form of Church Government providing
Tor Judicial Trbunal was adopted.
Synod's Regular Gradation in Courts:
This amendment was referred to the ad
interim committee.
The Presbytery was delighted with the
mission work on the Vlrgfnian road and
most of the men stayed over Thursday
night to preach at some point in that
wide and fast growling coal Held.
The Presbytery asked the Assembly
to correct in the nbxt minutes tbe mistake
made in printing the rule of Kanawha
Presbytery for electing ministerial 1
commissioners to the General Assembly. 1
The time and place for the next meet. <
ne Rrpnm Momnrlol Pkiif/>v. ?i ? <
...w?uvs vuuivu, vaariCB" *
.on, W. Va., April 12, 1912, at 8:00 P. M. t
John W. Carpenter, S. C. 1
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PERSONAL. 1
Rev. W. N. Mebane changes his ad- 1
Ire88 from Dublin, Va., to Eustls, Fla. (
Rev. S. Dwlght Winn, under the ap- ]
lolntment to Korea and expecting to sail "
n January, will supply the pulpit of the (
nd Church, at Newport News, Va., 1
luring October and November, and may 1
ie addressed 1239 21st street, Newport t
Tews, Va. c
Rev. Thomas P. Hay, D. D, changes 8
Is address from Gainesville, Fla., to f
Jnsley, Ala. e
Rev. B. D. B. Greer, of San Antonio, a
'eras, Is taking some graduate studies r
i Princeton Seminary this session. E
Rev. C. H. Phlpps* address for the t
rlnter Is changed from Flncastle, Va., P
j Princeton, N. J., care Theological ^
emlnary. P
At the Meeting of the Board of Assist- r
nts of the General Society of Mayflower e
escendants held in New York City, dur- 1
tg September, Rev. James H. Taylor, 8
astor of the Central Presbyterian 11
burch of Washington, D. C., and Cbap- b
tin of the local society was elected El. 8
er (Chaplain) General of the General T
ocfety of Mayflower Descendants, for r
>e en solne year.
A Missionary Party, consisting of Rev.
nil Mrs P V P^io * *
? ?- . . . ? nve auu two uuuaren,
flss Emma Boardman, Miss Nellie a
prunt and Rev. Cecil H. Smith, sailed C
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Cream ofTartar
IME PHOSPHATE
for China on th? S. S. Siberia, leaving
San Francisco October 4th.
Mr. and Mrs. Price and Miss Boardman
have been in the China field for twenty
years or more, and ar? now returning
after the year's furlough. Miiss Sprunt,
who is the daughter of Rev. Dr. and Mrs.
Alexander Sprunt, of Charleston, S. C.,
and Mr. Smith, whose home is at Big
Sandy, Texas, are going out for the first
time. The party is due to arrive at
Shanghai on October 28th.
The Rev, E. B. Druen, pastor of the
churches of Springfield and Three
Churches, of Winchester Presbytery,
with a young lady driving with him to
church at Three Churches, was drowned
on October 8th in the south branch of
the Potomac river. He was a native of
Cumberland county, Virginia, a graduate
of Hampden-Sddney College and of
Union Theological Seminary in the class
of 1898. He was ordained by Lexington
Presbytery in 1900, and had useful pastorates
at Olivet, Staunton, and at Basic
City, Va. For the last two or three
years he had been at Springfield, West
Va., and at a point called Three
Churches Attempting to ford the swollen
river, the buggy and horse, with the
young minister and his conmanion w?r??
swept away. He was in the midst of
an active and fruitful minibtry, and will
be mourned by many friends and remem.
bered with gratitude and esteem by the
people of his wide charge.
AN INCIDENT OF FAMILY WORSHIP.
When quite a youth the writer was
Invited to spend the night with the
lather and sons of a highly esteemed
jlder of the Fincastle Church In Bote:ourt
county, Va. It was a sweet re;ired
home at the foot of the Blue Ridge
fountains. But a shadow rested upon
t, the boys were motherless. Yet the
)ious father in the early morning called
is all in and after reading a portion of
tod's word, knelt in hmnhi?\ nmra.
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vas a man diffident and slow of speech.
Po relieve this he had secured a book
>f prayers and he solemnly read a
>rayer for his household. I was deeply
mpressed by the fidelity, the piety and
he consecration of this excellent man
?f God. Doubtless their regular family
lervlces were blessed to his sons and
amlly. Now If these lines fall under
ye of any Christian parent who la timid
,nd embarrassed In leading In extempoaneous
prayer, may I-earnestly comnend
to him or to her the example of
his old Virginia elder? Our Home De_
artment Quarterly and our Earnest
Worker contain excellent forms of
irayer every quarter and every month,
lubllahed through the efforts of our
fflnlani --- "
uvivui, auu juuiuiuug aecreiary o( Pub.
Icatlon, Mr. Maglll. Our General Ab.
embly, which met In IXHilsvllle, recom.
aends them to our people, and 1t 1b a
lessed privilege and sacred duty to ourelvea
and to our children to observe
amlly worship with our households,
egularly and faithfully.
W. D. M.
The world Is growing too complex;
nd It does not make people happier.?
Tharles Wagner.