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fEable of Contents
CONTRIBUTED:
The Bible in the Schools 1
The Apparent Powe r and Real
Weakness of the Roman Catholic
Organization 2
Food and Exercise, C. H. Wetherbe 3
The Poetry of Religion, Rev. S. W.
Rogers, Ph. D 4
REST?'Mrs. M. E. Wirgman 4
The Work and the Needs of the Assembly's
Home Mission Committee,
Rev. A. A. McGeachy, D. D., 17
Assembly's Home Missions,
Robt. M. Hunter, D. D 17
American Inland Mission.
The G. G. G. Club, Elizabeth Price, 18
FAMILY READING:
His own 4
Keeping one's Friendship in Reno
I s A
1
CaLivinism and OonBtltutional Liberty
6
Isabel's Supplemental Work 5
OUR BOYS AND GIRLS: 6
A Natural Inference 6
Fuzzy 7
I'm Pretty little, but I'll try.... 6
Letters from the children 7
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL, Y. P. S. AND
PRAYER MEETING 8
EDITORIAL:
Notes 9
Notes in Passing 9
Right Use of Reason In Religion,
Sublime Impudence,
iBack to the Light, 11
REPORT ON SABBATH AND FAM
FLY RELIGION, 19
GENERAL. ASSEMBLY'S PASTORAL
LETTER, 20
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS 20
MONTREAT?SPECIAL FEATURES 21
COMMHNOBMBNTJS 22
HOME HEALTH CLUB 23
STORY CORNER, 24
Cfjurd) Jittosf
AFRICA.
Rer. Robt. I). Bedlnger in a pleasant
letter to the editor, writes:
"It is utterly Impossible to describe in
a few sentences the alarming situation
now confronting this field. ThTee, of
our reduced force of nine, sick, and one
at least, Dr. Morrison, in a critical condition.
This in the face of the fact that
ir
THE PRESBYTERIj
our only physician, Dr. Coppedge, Is at
home on furlough and has recently been
granted by the Executive Committee an
additional leave of absence of 5 months.
1 he nearest physician to us is a Belgian
less than eight days. In fact the only
possible doctor for us is a woman at
Leopoldville eight hundred miles away.
1 left France December 19th, arriving
here February 17th. I do not think that
I was ever in better health, and am enjoying
to the fullest Congo life. It seems
to agree with me, for I am fattening
every day. They put me to teaohing
French immediately upon my arrival.
I have three classes daily with an enrollment
of about 400. I am making
fair progress on the new language.
None of the reports you heaT of the great
work out here is an exaggeration. It is
simply marvelous."
ALABAMA.
Mobile: The 'Mobile Presbyterian
Federation of Women's Societies held
thelir first regular meeting at the Broad
Street Presbyterian church. The Feder
ation is the latest effort to strngthen
the ties between Preabytrtan women and
gives promise of abundant Buccess. A
large crowd was present, representing
all the four churches, who listened to an
intresting and helpful program and
learned to know and love each other
better. The Federation meets twice each
year, in May and In October. Any one
wishing to learn further of the plans
and purposes of this socitey can do so
by writing to Mrs. J. E. Wallace, 768
Augusta Street, Mobile, Ala., who is
corresponding secretary.
ARKANSAS,
tinrdon: The present pastor moved
to this place on July 12, 1211. He
and the family were most cordially
received, and their favorable impressions
miB uuuicu uitv? ueen sirengmenea
by the associations of the months which
have passed. Twelve members have
been received into the church, and we
think others will come soon. A good
seven-room house has been bought, the
first the church has ever owned. This
is practically new, but has been revamirhed
and papered and will be occupied
by May 30th. Th house stands on
a lot 100 x 150 ft., has an abundance of
shade trees and all necessary buildings
including oblcken house and yard.
It is a desirable neighborhood. The
house is p.ped through for natural gas,
for lights, heating and cooking. We are
pleased and encouraged.
"W. F. Tims.
Rev. J. W. Atwood, evangelist of Ouachita
Presbytery, began a meeting for
us which continued through May 19th.
There were two additions by profession.
The attendance was good, though the
school commencement was on hand. The
preaching was of the best. The writer
according to his judgment, has not heard
as good an evangelist, though he has
heard some good preachers. Mr. Atwood
is quite as popular socially as he is in
the pulpit. On the last day he delivered
three addresses and two sermons. All
denominations wer pleased. Altogether
we have been very much pleased. The
general impression of the meeting has
been dll that could be desired.
W. F. T.
Little Rock: On Sunday, May 2 th,
Rev. Charles R. Hyde concluded his pastorate
in this city. For more than seven
years he has been an active pastor of
the city, serving at different times the
Second and Central churches. He will
leave soon with his family for their future
field of work at the-ir former home
> Chattanooga, Tenn.
Dr. Hyde has been tireless at all times
in his constant and faithful work for the
Presbyterians of Little Rock. He has
labored with a vision of greater things,
insisting that the greatest welfare of
the city demands that church equipment
fc. N OF THE SOUTH
and facilities for work must at least
keep progress with the industrial and
commercial growth of the City. It was a
disappointment to him that the Presbyterians
of Little Rock did not rally to
his support and that of the Synod of Arusas
in their efforts* to establish at
this place the proposed Arkansas Femain
rnllncp Tn hie forowoll onrmnn
be again said that he knew of no better
location between the oceans for tins
school, and ur^ed his people not to neglect
so great an asset to Christianity,
especially to Presbyterianism.
Dr. end Mrs. Hyde have been actively
identified during this time With various
charitable institutions of Little Rock,
where they have been earnest workers
for civic righteousness and general betterment
of its people. In these several
capacities they have endeared themselves
to the people of the State. Since
it has been definitely known that they
are soon to leave, they have received
numerous letters from workers of the
various churches expressing appreciation
for their services and regret because
of thetfr leaving the State. The press of
Little Rock has repeatedly made public
acknowledgement of their work for good
and at this tame it almost daily recalls
the debt of our people for their usefulness.
Thereby, not only is cherished the
memory of these chrfstian leaders, but,
it is hoped that the perpetuation of their
noble work among us will be assisted
We wish for them great usefulness and
hrppiness, and hope they may visit us
often.
J. W. W.
FLORIDA.
Rev. C. 31. II utton, who has been visiting
relatives in Gotha, Fla., will spend
the month of June at Dayton Beach,
i<Ta., where he expects a pleasant family
reunion. Then he spends the months
of July and August with his old
churches in Alabama and will be present
at the 75th anniversary celebration
of the Haddou. Ohurch, Tascaloosa Presbytery,
July 30-Aug. 4.
Gotha, Orange Co.: Rev. S. S. Snyder
of the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A., of
Kisslmere, Fla., has for some time been
preaching here at a school house monthly
on Wednesday nights. By request,
Rev. C. M. Hutton of Polytechnic, Texas,
while on a visit with one of his daughters,
has also preached here tw.lce a
ionth for the past five months, superintended
the Sunday school and taught
he Bible Class. The attendance, both
at church and Sunday school have been
quite large.
Recently, Rev. Edwards, Evangelist,
and Rev. Snyder organized a church of
twenty four charter members. Messrs.
R. M. Mosely, D. Mitchell, and James
-ely were installed ruling elders, and
Alex Maslean, J. B. Robertson and H. P.
Zelknap, trustees.
GEORGIA.
Atlanta, Harnett: A little more than
two years ago this church was just
about as dead as it could be without
being entirely abandoned. There were
no ofTeers and only a handful of discouraged
members with small means to
?arry on the church work. At that time
the first ohurdh of Atlanta, which has
been the mother of the Barnett work
from the beginning secured Rev. Linton
Johnson to minister to them. As a result
of his work more than thirty adult
meinuera nave Deen aaaen 10 me toik
Three elders and four deacons have been
dained and installed, with two more
deacons to be Installed within a few
days. The Sunday School Christian Endeavors,
Brotherhood and Ladles' Aid
are all well organized and doing splendld
work. The church has never, had
such bright prospects as It has now.
Rev. P. D. Hunt preached earnestly for
'en days In a meeting which has Just
"~?ed. Five united with the church by
profession. It was a beautiful service
[June 5, lDl2
i Zunilay e?en<ng with a congregation
that tilled the house. The new members
were baptized and publicly received.
Then the service was concluded with
communion which was very impressive.
Nothing but the love and power of Gcd
vould conquer difliculties and bless a
church as has been done in this one. To
Him be all he praise.
KENTUCKY.
Covington: The Madison Avenue
church recently called to Its pastorate
Rev. Herbert M. Moore, of Appleton,
Wis., of the Northern Church. Mr.
Moore has accepted the call.
Lexington: At a called meeting of
West Lexington Presbytery, May 27th,
Mr. J. J. Rice, of the recent graduating
class Of LouIrvUIa ThnntnoHonl fiomf.
nary, was received from the Presbytery
of Ijouls'ille, examined and licensed, after
which a call from the church of
Nicholasville, Ky., was placed in his
hands and arrangements were made for
his ordination and installation at Nicholasville,
June 9th.
Maxwell Street Church: The Sabbath
-<^ooi cbser\ed May 26th as "Promotion
D-y" and "Children's Foreign Mission
Day." The attendance was the largest
ue history of the sctoo!, about two
Lundred and fifty being present. The
ectiou fcr Foreign Missions was
eighty Dollars ($80.00). During the
past ecclesiastical year forty-tree were
added to the church, eleven of the nuinher
coming from the Sabbath school by
profession otf faith.
LOUISIANA.
New Orleans: In the absence of the
pastor, Dr. Cornelson, last Sunday, when
he preached the baccalaureate and annual
Y. M. C. A. sermons of the University
of Florida, at Gainesville, Fla.,
Rev. Dr. Asa D. Fiske, of Ithaca, N. Y.,
supplied the pulpit.
Beautiful memorial windows have
been placed In the handsome new St.
Charles Avmii. Rnnilnv aotiAftl h?n,hr>?r
v "W1WUI UUUU1U6
of the First church, to the memory of
Miss Annie A. Affleck, Miss Anna Henry
Bloomfield, and Mrs. Bessie Blackman.
?l'rytania Street church: During the
the absence of the pastor of this church,
Dr. W. McF. Alexander, at the Assembly,
the pulpit was acceptably supplied
by Rev. Lacy 'Moffett, of the China Mission.
Mr. and Mrs. Moffett, with their
company of fine 'boys, are visiting the
father of Mrs. Moffett, Mr. Jno. E. Rodd.
MISSISSIPPI.
French Camp: The commencement
season just past has been pronounced
the most successful in manv vnars The
performances of the students of both
schools were almost faultless: the music
was excellent; the declamations, recitations,
and orations were most interesting;
the drills beautiful. The graduation
class of the Academy was the
largest and best equipped in scholarship
and character it has ever sent out. The
valedictory, delivered by Mr. D. F. Dixon,
was one of the most polished and
pleasingly deJ/vered we have ever heard
in a preparatory school.
There was a good attendance of trus
tees at the boar^l meeting and several
knotty problems were satisfactorily solved.
This Board Is composed of some
of the strongest men in the Synod of
Mississippi?men of consecration and
business ability who gladly give their
time to this branch of the Master's service.
Their stamp of approval, therefore,
should inspire the full confidence
of any who are seeking safe schools
for their children.
Much interest has been manifested in
these schools lately and it 18 sincerely
hoped that the interest and pride of
Mississippi Presbyterians in the French
Camp Academy and trfe Central Mississippi
Institute may grow till these institutions
receive the encouragement and