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Orphans' Homes, 744
hasior s S&iary Paid, 3,100
Congregational, 5,620
Miscellaneous, 2,993
SOUTH CAROLINA.
Anderson: The First church, Rev. Dr.
W. H. Fraser has had a most successful
year. The congregation has added a
substantial amount to the salary of Dr.
Fraser, who deserves it well for his
fotthful r* <4 ? 1- J 1 it. -
nmuiui auu ouwtCDOlUI WUlft. uunug LLLtJ
past six years.
The Board of Directors of Columbia
Theological Seniliary will meet Tuesday,
May 7th at 12 M. in the chapel of
the Seminary. The directors will please
be present.
B. P. Retd, Secretary.
To the Alumni of Columbia Theological
Seminary: Even if you have not
already jomed the Alumni Association
you are cordially invited and urged to
be present at the annual meeting May
7 next at 4 P. M., in the reading room
of the Seminary in Columbia, S. C. I
am instructed to say that all of you
will be welcomed with free entertainment.
I wish further to say that our popular
meeting will be held the same evening
at 8 o'clock in the Smith Memorial
chapel in connection with the inaugural
of Thornton Whaling when our selected
speaker for the occasion, Rev. F. D.
Jones, will deliver an address. At the
same time Dr. Whaling will deliver his
address and Dr. McKay will deliver the
charge in behalf of the board.
We will omit the banquet this year.
Hugh R. Murchison.
President Alumni Association.
Lancaster, S. C.
Westminster: Congregational Day,
Sunday, April 21, was observed as a
kind of field day, in which all the various
activities of the church were reviewed,
under the general title, "The
Work and Needs of Our Congregation."
Mr. M. S. Striblihg, an elder, presided
over the meeting and made an introductory
address.
Elder W. P. Anderson in a splendid
address held up the great mission of the
church, and of our church, the saving
of souls by the preaching of the Gospel,
and our great need was more love. We
should read over and over the 13th
chapter of 1st Corinthians. Mr. D. L.
Norris presented the financial report of
the church for the year, and stressed an
increase in our contributions to the
Budget for the coming year. For all purposes
the contributions for the past year
averaged $25.00 per member. "The
"Work nnri Tmnnrtnnpo ruf fhn QoKKofh
School," was the subject of a paper by
the superintendent, J. H. Barnett. The
work the ladies are doing in their organizations
was shown by two papers.
Mrs. C. E. Anderson gave a historical
sketch of the Ladies' Missionary Society,
telling of the things that they had
done, and what they were endeavoring
to do. MrB. P. W. Matheson told us
about the Working Band, giving the
reason of its organization and the scope
of its work. They have already given
the deacons a good sum to seat the
ohurch, and are now raising money to
pay for a carpet. "The Place of Music
in the Worship," was the subject of a
paper by the Director of Music, Mrs. S.
L. Brownleee. Two splendid papers
gave an outline of the work among the
young people. The work of the Covenanters
was presented by Mr. Dewitte
Miller, and that of the Miriams by 'Mrs.
C. M. Walker, one of the Lady Managers.
In a few words the pastor, Rev. R. L.
Grler, spoke of the Social Value of the
church to the members. The above
program was interspersed with beautiful
and appropriate music under the
direction of Mesdames S. L. Brownlee,
D. L. Norrls and C. E. Anderson. The
exercises were most pleasant and profitable
and a more accurate knowledge of
the work of the societies was gained.
Cor.
Notes from Thornwell Orphannge:
The very interesting conference of the
superintendents of the various Orphanages
in the states all the way from
Virginia to Texas was held in the Orphanage
Chapel on April 2-4. These
? entlemen were all specialists in their
work and the discussions were exceedingly
well worth hearing. On Wednesday
evening the pupils of the Orphanage
entertained the Brethren with a delightful
exercise of drills, songs, and
recitations and afterwards each of those
present replied with beautiful words
that cheered the young people and their
teachers and matrons.
Amoner the very Interesting Items of
the month was the addition to the en
dr?wment? fund of $500 from Mr. Mc
Faddln of South Carolina and on equal
amount from Mr. Mandevllle of Georgia.
T*e endowment fund Is slowly growing.
Our Board of Trustees at Its last meeting
urged that a fund be raised of $100,
THE PRESBYTER I
000, the interest only to be used, $1,000
to constitute a scholarship to bear the
name of donor.
We have alBO received a notice of a
bequest which is ready for payment of
*2,000 to be used in erecting the Thos.
M. Jones Cottage. This will add twenty
children to the family and like the
others now with us, all Will need the
fostering and loving care of the Church.
There are now something over a hundred
orphans applying for admission.
Every place is tilled, but all new apnUmntR
o ro now rocrifl'oro^ onrl no
as possible admitted. There is no legal
restriction as to the admission of pupils.
The grounds of the Thornwell Orphanage
are beautiful with the lovely
green treeB. The children are all well.
Day by day the Master's hand is visibly
felt in this great family of 300 souls. He
is keeping his promise by putting it into
the hearts of his people to see that his
little ones ones do not lack or suffer
hunger.
Gifts should be sent to Rev. "Wm. P.
Jacobs, Clmton, S. C.
TENNESSEE.
Bristol: King College has called Rev.
Tilden Scherer to its presidency, as
successor to the late B. R. Smith. Mr.
Scherer has been faithfully and successfully
performing the duties of the
otlice, as acting president since the
death of Mr. Smith.
The Presbytery of Western District
met in the First Presbyterian church,
Jackson, Tenn., on April 16, 1912, at
7:30 P. M.
A f iho ronnoaf r?f fho ??/-?+ i?*ir?nr \f o/lnrn.
?.V cuv *VHUV?1. UUO AC-CHlWfe WWUCia
tor, Elder G. A. Campbell of the new
Shiloh, church, the opening sermon was
preached by Rev. H. E. L?ong, from the
text Matt. 6:10: "Thy kingdom come."
Rev. E. L. Grau was elected (Moderator
and Rev. J. M. Stafford temporary
clerk. There was a full attendance of
the ministers, but not so good on the
part of the churches.
The whole work of the church received
serious consideration and there
seems to be a determination to attempt
greater things for God.
The Presbytery voted unanimously
in favor of union with the Memphis
Presbytery and appointed a committee
of three to visit the Presbytery of Memphis
and urge the union.
The Presbytery voted in favor of the
amendment to the Elect Infant clause,
and expressed itself as in favor of the
rotary eldership.
Rev. "W. W. Powell was received into
the Presbytery and given evangelistic
powers. Rev. W. E. Phifer was dismissed
to the Presbytery of North Mississippi.
Rev. T. W. Raymond, D. D.,
wud plenum uuu iiuuruuaeu me rreHuytery
in the interests of the "Mississippi
Synodical College. The Presbytery gave
its hearty endorsement to the plan to
assist worthy girls to get an education
and as soon as the way be clear will
attempt to raise a fund to be so used.
The Presbytery set on foot a plan
to raise a church building fund.
Rev. J. M. 'Stafford was elected principal,
and Rev. C. J. Morton alternate
ministerial Commissioner to the Gen'era
Assembly. J. T. Gray, of the
Brownsville church was chosen principal,
and T. C. Kirkpatrlck of Ripley
church alternate lay Commissioner to
the same Assembly.
Presbytery will hold its fall meeting
at Denmark, Tenn.
R. I. Long, Stated Clerk.
TEXAS.
Crockett: Rev. S. F. Tenny, who has
been pastor of the Crockett church for
forty-one years, is justly esteemed by
the congregation which he serves and
me community in wnicn ne lives, his
long pastorate would of itself indicate
this. Recently the people have given
him special evidence of their affection
and esteem by a number of valuable
gifts.
Childress: A two weeks' meeting has
recently closed in the church here.
Conducted by the pastor, Rev. Walter K.
Johnston. The weather was disagreeable
and many things Interfered. But
we had a gracious meeting. The church
is greatly revived. There were twelve
additions, nine upon profession of
faith and baptism, three by letter. The
new pews have come and the money is
being raised for the enlargement of the
church auditorium. The work, Provi
dence permitting, -will begin now In a
few days.
Mt. Pleasant: The reports of this
church for the year show encouraging
progress. There has been some gain in
the membership and also in the gifts to
benevolences. Considerable improvement
has been done on the grounds
and building and the attendance at
church has beerf gratifying. The Missionary
Society has undertaken the
AN OF THE SOOTH
erection of a primary Sunday school
room. The Sunday school enrollment
has shown steady increase, and a
gratifying number of the cuildren remain
for the preaching service.
Dallas: Annual Statistical Report of
First Church, 1911-1912:
Elders 17
Deacons 23
Added on Examination 57
Arldpfl nn f>prHK/?oto
Total members,v 885
Adults baptized 19
Infants baptized j 9
Total in Sunday School, 536
Congregational, $34,000
Miscellaneous, 397
Total expenses $34,397
BeneTOlent Causes.
Foreign Missions, $2,655
Assembly Home Missions, 50
Local Home Missions, 800
Christian Education, 262
Sunday School Extension, 137
Bible Cause, 1 15
Orphans' Home, 224
Total $4,153
Total Funds handled by the congregation,
$38,550
The Presbytery of Paris has purchased
a presbyterial manse at Mt. Pleasant
for the ue of its Superintendent of
Home Missions. Rev. John A. Williams,
the present superintendent, expects to
move irom L.aaonia to Mt. Pleasant on
May 1, and occupy the manse. The
Ladies' Union, by request of Presbytery,
and under the leadership of its
efficient president, Mrs. J. W. Smiley,
has taken an active part in raising
the funds. The place cost $2,000. Presbytery
asked the churches to contribute
to the manse at the rate of 50 cents
per member. One thousand dollars has
been paid; the manse has been- deeded
to the trustees of Paris Presbytery,
and they have signed a note for the
other $1,000, bearing interest at 10 per
cent. The note matures next February,
but allows payment earlier. Those
churches that have not paid their apportionment
are asked to send the money,
as fast as it is raised, to Mrs. J. W.
Smiley, Tyler, Texas. If the whole
amount cannot be raised at once, send
what is in hand, as every payment reduces
the interest. :
Jno. A. Williams,
Supt. and Evangelist.
i undidate K. L. Owen, who is to serve
Cooper and L?adonia during vacation,
is to begin his work at Cooper the second
Sunday in. May, and at Dadonia
on the following Sunday.
VIRGINIA.
The Second Church of Alexandria has
had a good year, although it was without
a pastor for six months. It reports
for the year 418 members on the active
list; 17 added since December 1st. A
Sunday school membership of 562; total
contributions to all causes $8,203; $1,368
of this was for benevolences, and
$2,800 received but not disbursed for
the new Sunday school building, making
a total of $11,003 to all causes. Rev.
Dr. John Allison, present pastor, was
five years pastor of Gunton Temple
church, Washington, D. C., and left that
field on account of his wife's health;
he supplied First church, Johnson City,
Tenn., for a year, when he was called
East again, ftis work has a hopeful
outlook here; the prayer meetings and
Sunday evening congregations ljave
been verv lnreri?
Warm Springs: Rev. J. A. Trostle, of
Penn L?alrd, Va., has signified his Willingness
to accept a call to this church,
subject to the will of the Presbytery.
Petersburg: The Rev. J. A. McClure,
whose relations with Ms church in
Henderson, N. C., have been dissolved,
and who has been dismissed to East
Hanover Presbytery, arrived in this city
last week with his family, to enter on
his duties as pastor of the Second Presbyterian
church. The manse had been
put in order for his occupancy. Mr.
MoClure is a native of and was educated
In Virginia, and returns to his home
St&t6
To all Presbyterlal Stated Clerks:
Having been directed by my Presbytery
to prepare a Manual to be presented for
adoption at the fall meeting, I hereby
request any Stated Clerk having a serviceable
and workable Manual'to kindly
send me a copy at his earliest convenience.
Thanking you for your trouble,
I am. Yours very sincerely,
Robert Campbell Gilmore,
Stated Clerk, Norfolk Presbytery.
. Portsmouth, Va.
Front Royal: The sixth annual meeting
of the Woman's Home and Foreign
Missionary Society of Winchester Presbvtery
was held In this church April
16-17.
About thi'rty delegates and vlsftofrs
[ May 1, 1912
were present. On Tuesday night Dr. J,
S. ebsler, of Hancock, Md., gave a delightful
addiess on China to a large
congregation.
Rev. J. C. Siler, of Shenandoah Junction,
W. Va., preached a fine sermop on
Wednesday evening. The limon meets
ih'.m year ai vvincnesier, va.
.Notice to the Churches and Church
Treasurers of Montgomery Presbytery:
At the meeting of Montgomery Presbytery
in Lynchburg, Va., April 16-18, Rev.
P. C. Clark* of Salem, Va., was made
Chairman and Superintendent of the
Home -Mission Work of the Presbytery
and Rev. D. J. Woods of Blacksburg,
Va., was made Treasurer. Please note
this latter change.
Lexington?Midland church, Lexington
Presbytery: A revival has truly
taken place in this little country
church. A weak church of one year ago
with thirty-five members, and a budding
debt hanging over it, it is now flourishing,
with seventy-eight members, and
free of debt.
A delightful series of meetings was
held here in January and February. Rev.
Wm. Flint and Rev. W. A. Reveley, our
Randolph county evangelist, preaching
by turns. Prayer meeting was held before
each preaching service by the officers
and other laymen. Aluch interest
for the salvation of soule was shown by
all the members, and many did active
personal work.
Twenty persons, from children to
grown men and women, made nrofes
sion of their faith, seventeen of whom
united with the church. Besides these
twenty have been added by letter.
A prayer meeting is held on everj
Sunday at which time nearly everj
member leads in prayer; and in this ii
the life of our church.
The Sabbath school, which has been
closed for three months, was reopened
on April 7th with a good attendance and
is now divided into well graded classes
with competent teachers and officers.
May God continue to pour out his
blessing upon this people.
Pastor.
Beverly Church?Lexington Presbjtcry:
Our church has been greatly refreshed
by the series of meeting held
here from March 17 to April 3. the
preaching being done by Rev. W. A.
Reveley, and Rev. William Flint, o(
Bowden, West Virginia, who presented
the Gospel message witl
thoroughness, simplicity and force. The
great wonder about it being how me"
and women could sit under such preachihg
from night to night, and not accep:
salvation through Chrst and confess bin
ueiure men. ah a visioie result tne f
were seven professions; and it was
quite a touching scene, when on last
Sunday, April 14th, five young ladies
were received into the church and were
baptized. ,
Sixteen have bfeen added on profession,
SiX of whom were young boys who
united with the church in March, have
made their profession in the meeting
the M. E. church, end five by letter since
the 15th of June, 1911.
Our Sunday school is growing and we
have reasons to feel encouraged.
Horton: One of the very happies!
ti*mes the writer has experienced was ?t
Horton on Easter Sunday, April the
7th. It was a special Easter service is
the Sunday school, at which there **
an offering for Grundy School. To
surprise the offering went over $300$
Think of a Sunday school where tber*
is no pastor and hasn't been for mo"
than a year. I tell you it is fine for the
pastor to have such an excellent Supef
intendent as they h&ve. My suggesto*
is visit Horton and get some points.
Hampton: On Sabbath, April 14th, t?
Hampton church had the pleasure o''
visit from Rev. Charles Friend, of t?
Belle Haven church, Eastern Shore. 11
conducted services morning and eve?
IngAfter
the morning service a congr?^
tional meeting was held for the purpoof
hearing and acting on the r?Portt|,
the Committee who had In charge t*
sale of the present church Pr?Pe.r?
After some discussion it was decided
sell and secure a lot In the WsJdejj^
part of the town and build a mod^
church, with Sabbath school rooms, *
Then was taken up the question ofc?
ing a pastor. Rev. Charles Friend *
nominated and elected at once. >
Mr. Friend has accepted the calh*^
ject to the approval of PreSb>4nfl
wliich meets in called session on At
30th in the First church, NeWPjj
\Tanra a n <1 AvnAota nn linrtll
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duties here about the first of June. ^
is the second call this church has g1
Mr. Friend within the year.
Smce being without a pastor
church with its two missions an? jjM
organizations has kept up its reg"M
work. Prayer meeting has been "
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