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July 3, 1912]
Home Missions, Young People's Work,
i,nd Institutional Work.
Mrs. W. II. Whitaker, Oranada, elo iced
delegate to -Vlontreat.
The Presby:er!al Unions were recommended
to meet in the fall according
to requested rotation.
The Executive Committee formed a
prayer circle to pray daily for the work
.i::d for an en'.?irg..il vision of our responsibility
in spreading information
and arousing interest.
The entire meeting was characterized
by a spirit of devotion ~
tion and deBire for servoe. "Behold,
1 have set before thee an open door,
and no man can shut it."
NORTH CAROLINA.
Davidson t At a congregational meeting
held last Sunday at the close of the
morning service. Dr. J. M. McConnell
and Mr. W. H. Thompson, of the board
of deacons, were elected ruling elders
and Dr. Jas. Douglas and Mr. M. W.
Cranford were elected deacons. The
ordination services will not be held
till September.
Sunday evening the second preaching
service was held on the campus under
the shade of the trees just in front of
the main building. The circular walks
bordered with turf serve as comfortable
seats and the dry water ways tha't
follow the border afford a comfortable
resting place for one's feet. The campus
is an ideal place for an open air
service. The scene is inspirational
Wuvii me green of the award and grove,
the cooling shade, the summer breeze
and over and above all, the blue dome
of heaven, its azure color relieved here
and there by the floating clouds, while
the western horizon is lit up with the
beauties and splendors of the setting
sun as it descends with stately step and
veils its brilliancy behind the fringe of
mountains that rise far to the west or
behind a mass of clouds that are thus
made gorgeous with crimson and gold
and indeed with every color of the rainbow.
The pastor, as usual in these out
of door meetings, seemed to speak with
fresh power and with a depth of feeling
that awakened at once the sympathy
of the audience. His text, written
in the Book and written in the heavens
above was: (Your life) is even a vapor
that appeareth for a little while, and
then vaniBheth away.
Inquiry at the president's office brings
the Information that the proepects for
a good attendance at Davidson the coming
year are very bright, if one is to
judge by the letters received. What
with his new duties as president and
bis continuance in the office of proctor.
Dr. Martin finds his hands full, though
later in the summer he and family will
go to their cottage In Blowing Bock.
Monroe: Rev. iH. E. Gurney has accepted
the call of the Monroe church
and a commission at Mecklenburg Presbytery
will soon install htm as pastor.
Kw&nnanoa: Rev. E. L. Siler will
devote some time to this church, a few
miles from Black Mountain and Montreal
during this summer when the
conferences and visitors at Montreat
will be available for his pulpit.
Fayetieville Presbytery's one hundredth
church: The Preeibytery of FayettevUle
has organized a church of
fifty-two members at Hickory Grove,
narndtt county, to be called Ephesns,
and making one hundred churches on
'18 roll, by far the largest number In
any of tbe Presbyteries of our church.
Sabbath School Institute: The seventh
annual session of the Western District
Institute of Fayeteville Presbytery
will meet at Mt. Plsgah church,
July lgth and 19th. The schools should
elect representatives and forward names
JOIN THE
THE PRESBYTEEIi
at once to Rev. C. L. Bragaw, Broadway,
N. C.
J. K. Roberta,
Pres. Gh. of S. S. W.
SOUTH CAROL IK A.
Jit. /Won Church: The new house of
worship of this church was dedicated
on June 16th, the dedication sermon
being preached by Rev. Dr. B. F. Wilson,
of Harrisonburg, Va., a son of the
church. Mt. Zion church has for many
years been associated with the name
of Dr. J. Geighton Wilson, who went
from it into his great missionary work.
lit. Tabor: The Presbyterian church
at Mt. Tabor was dedicated on the 23d.
A large congregation was present to
witness the dedicatory services and the
sermon was preached by Rev. J. P.
Stephenson of Centrevllle, Ala.
This church, under the pastorate of
Rev. J. E. Colter of Jonesville, has increased
in membership and is one of
the growing Presbyterian churches in
Union county.
TENNESSEE.
Columbiu Presbytery: The constitutional
requirements having been complied
with, 1 hereby call a meeting of
Columbia Presbytery, to convene in the
session room of the First Presbyterian
church, Columbia, Tenn., 9 A. M. July
8th (.Monday), 1912, to transact the following
business, if the way 'be clear:
1. To liear request of Rev. C. Preston
for dissolution of pastoral relation between
him and Spring Hill and Port
Royal churches.
2. To rAAAlVA gjn/i nlonn in hlo
calls from Brick church and Cornersville.
3. If accepted, to arrange for his installation
at these churches.
4. To hear and act upon recommendations
of Home Mission Committee.
5. And any other business growing
out of the above.
A. Sidney Venable, Moderator.
TEXAS.
Temple: Rev. A. F. Cunningham,
recently of Batesville, Ark., has been
called to the pastorate of the Temple
church. Through his pastorate some
years ago in the neighboring church
at Belton, he became well known to the
Temple people.
The Presbytery of Central Texas held
an adjourned meeting in Temple on the
18th Inst., at which time the following
business was transacted
Rev. G. H. Steen, D. D., having been
ol AtronffAllo* aKl?
v?vwvm o?uugcuob VL luio rretnijiery,
was received from the Presbytery oi
Pine Bluff. <He enters at once upon hiB
duties. Permission was granted to the
Temple church to prosecute a call for
the services of Bev. A. F. Cunningham
before the Presbytery of Arkansas. An
invitation was extended to the Presbytery
of Waco U. 8. A., to hold a simultaneous
meeting with us in Mexia next
September. The two Presbyteries having
previously decided to meet in Mexia
next fall. M. C. Hutton, 8. C.
Georgetown, Tex., June 24, 1912.
Lancaster: One member was received
on confession and baptism yesterday by
our session.
The Second Annual Convention of the
Federation of Toung People's Societies
of the Presbytery of Central Taxaa
convened at Georgetown, Texas, June
13-16, 1912. The attendance was large
and the interest was profound. The
program was strong, dealing with th"
vital questions affecting the growth of
the kingdom, and throughout the convention
the tone was deeply spiritual
and Intensely earnest. The keynote of
the convention was the Investment of
life where it will count for most in
Presbyterian Of ,
Of Tke South Ili
IN OF THE SOUTH
bringing in the kingdom of Christ
among men.
This Federation movement, begun aB
an experiment, has already proven its
right to a permanent place in our
Church life. It is fast becoming a potent
factor in moulding young life in
Centra] Texas Presbytery for activity
and efficiency in the work of the kingdom.
We trust that the iniluence of
thlB Federation movement among our
young people may spread to the remotest
bounds of cur Lhurcn
W. H. R.
YLRUIMA.
it.cliuioud First Church: Last Suuday
was communion day in this cnurcb,
and the pastor, Rev. F. T. McFaden,
announced the names of four new members
received by letter and one on profession
of faith. The services of this
congregation for tne remainder of the
summer Will be held in the lecture room
of the church, as the main auditorium
will be in the hands of the organ builders,
who will install a large new pipe
organ, which the church has recently
purchased.
Amelia: iRev. D. P. Rogers, pastor
of a group of churches in Campbell
county, has been called to this church,
lie has accepted the call, subject to the
approval of the Presbyteries concerned,
and expects to take charge of his new
held about the hrst of October.
Dr. Henry Louis Smith, Washington
and Lee's new president, is expected to
reach Lexington early next week and
take up his duties on College Hill. His
family will accompany him and they
will at once move Into the President's
house, which has been renovated for
their use.
Collierston n: Children's day exercises
at Colliereto.wn Presbyterian church
were well attended on last Sabbath. The
collection amounted to something over
$28.00, which goes to Foreign Missions.
Trinity Church, Sew Canton: A
most impressive service was held in
Trinity Presbyterian church on the
fourth Sabbath of June when two elders
and three deacons were ordained and
installed as officers of the church. The
elders were Mr. Philip Nicholas, one
of the pillars of the church, and long a
deacon, and Mr. James H. Taylor, of
"Lower Bremo." The deacons ordain
ed were Dr. Charles W. Keel, a prominent
physician, and Messrs. Charles
Stone and Benjamin S. Duncan.
-Six members were also received into
the church by letter, registering an important
increase.
Old Trinity church is an impressive
orick building, of the old type, situated
on an eminence overlooking the valley
of the James River. Back of the church
is a cemetery where many of the forbears
of the present membership lie
interred, and which is solemn and beautiful.
The ehurch was organized about the
year 1830, the present building having
been erected about 1840. Many of the
wealthiest and most aristocratic families
of Central Virginia have been members
and officers of this fine old church.
The present pastor, Rev. Plummer F.
Jones, has been with the church about
eight years.
Fredericksburg: J am endeavoring to
secure an accurate list of all children of
deceased ministers and of missionaries
who have at any time received the advantages
of the Assembly's Home and
School at Fredericksburg, Va.
I wish the names not only of those
who have been graduated from the college,
but also of those who were in the
institution a year or more. >
1 ask that all such students as may
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see this notice will write me, giving the
year in which they entered the Institution
and the year they left it, also their
present address and any Item of Interest
concerning themselves.
J. W. Adams, Superintendent,
Fredericksburg, Va.
West Hanover Union: The seventh
annual meeting of the Woman's Missionary
Union of West Hanover Presbytery
was held at Olivet church neir
Charlottesville, Va., May 21, 22, 23. TMb
cozy little ohurch, nestled away amid
the beautiful mountains of Piedmont,
Va., so noted for their grand scenery
lent a charm to the meeting beyond
description.
The Olivet people sustained most
charmingly their reputation for hospt
ality; the doors of their homes were
thrown open to. the largest number of
delegates ever in attendance at any
meeting. Each day a bountiful and
delicious luncheon was served on the
church yard.
At 8 P. M. Tuesday, after devotional
services conducted by the pastor, Rev.
J. C. Painter, Mr. W. C. Smith, of Richmond,
Va., gave a talk on Home Mission
work, which he treated powerfully,
utter which Dr. J. Rockwell Smith, of
-.aril, made a magnificent address on
,'Oreign Missions.
Wednesday morning was devoted to
..eicoming the delegates, response, reports
and appointing committees. The
address of welcome was made by Mrs.
I Jllv \I - " ~
m. nuwueii, presiaent of the Missionary
Society of Olivet ohurch. Her
cordial words of greeting were gracefully
responded to by Mrs. R. B. Berkeley,
of Farmville.
The reports of the delegates from
their societies were most encouraging,
the increase in contributions being
especially gratifying, the amount received
from the Woman's and Young
People's Societies of the Union in 1911
being $1,060, and in 1912 $2,274. This
(announcement \prompted the suggestion
by Mrs. J. Rockwell Smith that
the Doxology should be sung, which
was done. Wednesday afternoon came
tha Children's Hour, beautifully conducted
by Mrs. S. D. Walton, of Farm.'ille.
Then followed the earnest and
enthusiastic address of Rev. Hugh H.
Hudson, chairman of Home Mission
Committee of West Hanover Presbytery
on Evangelistic Work in West
Hanover Presbytery.
Thursday morning Mrs. J. Rockwell
Smith spoke most beautifully of her
great work in Brazil. The report of
the Chattanooga Convention given by
Mrs. J. Calvin Stewart was wonderfully
interesting. The president in her
report congratulated the Union on its
iuureu.se in. interest and membership,
and thought great good would be acimplished
by the wide circulation of
the new publication, "The Home Mism
Messenger," and the work of our
presbyterial evangelist, Rev. W. R. McBlroy.
The invitation from Hampden
Sidney to meet there next spring was
accepted with pleasure.
Mrs. J. W. Flannagan,
Rec. Sec. West Hanover Union.
WEST VIRGINIA.
Marllnton: Rev. Dr. David Woods, of
Blacksburg, Va., 1s assisting Rev. A. S.
Rachal in a series of meetings in this
church.
TTnlftn e A ? ??a - ?
v?at n i/iumueu meeting IB in
progress jn the Presbyterian church at
Union. Rev. D. P. McGeachy, of Lewisburg,
is assisting Rev. Mr. Sedwick and
Is preaching -with remarkable power and
charm.?Watchman.
EUamore: The people of this community
were greatly refreshed and enlivened
by a visit from the Rev. T. T.
BSee Annenaceaeat
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