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other details, and the campaign for a
new dormitory will be quietly but energetically
pushed during the session.
TEXAS.
Rev. R. A. Mcfnrdj, of booktoart.
has been called to the pastorate of the
First Presbyterian church, of Denton,
and has the call under consideration.
Rev. 3V. A. McLeod, for the last six
years pastor of the First PresbyteriaR
church, of Ennis, Texas, has received
a call to the pastorate of the First Pres
bytertan church of 'Austin, Texas. On
September 15th Rev. McLeod announced
to his congregation that he had decided
to accept the call to the Austin church
and tendered his resignation as paBtor.
to take effect November 1.
The College Avenue Church, of Fort
Worth, on last Sunday recalled a former
pastor, after an absence of a number
of years?the Rev. C. L. Altfather, of
Wetumpka, Ala. Mr. Altfather is a native
Texan and will be cordially welcomed
home again.
The Laymen's Forward Movement of
Pallas Presbytery: By appointment,
representative men from different parts
of Dallas Presbytery met in Sherman
the afternoon and evening of September
20th and organized the "Laymen's Forward
Movement of Dallas Presbytery,
having as Its specific object, furthering
the benevolent causes of the Church.
Mr. A. R. Phillips, of Dallas, was
rvade permanent chairman and Mr. A. J.
Poole, of Dallas, permanent secretary.
The direction of the work was committed
to tltae following body of men:
A. R. Phillips, A. J. Poole, J. S. Pulliam,
H. S. Anderson, of Dallas; D. P.
Eagleton, 6. R. Ludlow, of Sherman; S.
Forsvthe, of McKinney: E. S. Goodour,
of Gainesville; A. H. Culver, of Ennis:
C. E. Long, of Denton; Chas. R. Fuller,
of Wichita Falls; R. P. Rhea, of Forney.
Spirited talks were made by Rev.
H. F. Williams, of Nashville, Tenn; Rev.
I. S. Clyoe, of Austin College; Rev. W.
M. Anderson, of Dallas; Mr. A. R. Phillips
and others. It is hoped that this
meeting is but the forerunner of good
thlngB in this Presbvterv for the psikuw
of the Ohurch.
I. P. Bapleton.
Sherman, Tex.
Denton: The First church has called
to Its pastorate Rev. Robert M. McCurdy
of lockhart, Texas.
Ennls: Rev. W. A. MeLeod, pastor o?
the First church of "Rnnls, Texas, has
tendered his resignation, with a view
of accepting a call to the pastorate of
The First Southern church of Austin.
Texas.
JTndlsonvflle: For three months past
our church here has had the service of
youne Mr. W. F. MclSlroy as stated supply.
Mr. MoTSlroy Is a student at the
Theological Seminary at Auston, Texas,
whither he has returned to finish his
studies, expecllnp after his education Is
completed, to go as a missionary to
Africa. Mr. McElroy was aided In a
protracted meeting "by the Rev. G. T.
Story, of Houston, who came to us on
the 9th of September and preached
twice a day, morning and evening, closIne
on Sunday night following Mr.
Storev Is an earnest and able man, and
preached the gospel In Its purity and
power, and had the hearty co-operation
of other ministers of the town, as well
flo thflt r\9 'Via 1
? W ...Mv WB. V..V IIIVIMUVIOII1)/ \J I IUC utiiri
churches. The song service was conducted
by Prof G. H. Griffln. of Mllford.
Texas, who Is a gifted singer and brings
cheer and gladness to the hearts of
those who hear him. Both his manner
and voice are charming Indeed; for he
slnrs "with the spirit and with the understanding.
TTtroost decomm was
maintained, and the best, of attention
irlven. Congregations were good at
night, hot on account of the stress of
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business, usually small in the daytime.
Cotton being orowded on the market,
the gins in the town in operation d:?y
and night, other protracted meetings
running all through the summer and
the people wearied with long oontinued
itfatiHonnn n/\?l
M??vMUMu^vf i.vmuiuvu vv aiuau tuc iiuic
of our meeting somewhat unpropitious.
While there were no marked signs of a
revival, and no additions to any of the
churches, resultant from the services,
yet many Christians were strengthened
and helped to a better life. Even some
of the ministers of the other churches
so expressed themselves, saying "the
old time religion" is the best. Be these
things as they may, the Lord 'has said,
"My word shall not return to me void,
but it shall accomplish that which I
please; and it shall prosper in the thing
whereto I sent it." Let us then watch
and pray and wait patiently for its
precious fruit; even as the farmer waits
for the fruit of the earth. We are grateful
to our Methodist friends for the
use of their house, and would extend
to all wiio by tneir presence and prayers
gave us aid, a feeling of good-will and
Christian fellowship.
B. L. Byers.
VIRGINIA.
Mizpuh: At a congregational meeting
Mlzpah Presbyterian churoh, Highland
Park. Richmond, on Sunday, September
22. Mr. N. E. Woods, Mx. Gordon Woody
and Mr. A. B. Woolridge were elected
deacons. They will be Installed Sunday,
September 29.
On Tuesday and Wednesday, September
24 and 25, a Sunday School Institute
was held, in the conduct of which the
workers of the Methodist and Episcopal
Sunday schools assisted. Of our own
Presbyterian workers there were
present Rev. W. Ij. Liingle, D. D., of
Union Seminary; Rev. J. J. Tlx, of
South Richmond, and Miss Branch Bin
ford, of the First church.
On Thursday afternoon, September
26, the church had the privilege of entertaining
the Women's .Missionary
Union, of East Hanover Presbytery, of
which Mrs. Thomas Oary Johnson is
President. A most Interesting and inspiring
talk was given by Mrs. Selg,
who is on furlough at her home in
Richmond from our Congo Mission field.
Nottoway: Last Sunday Rev. W. W.
Bain was Installed pastor of this church
by a commission of East Hanover Pres
ujici nc?. rvui. o. V.HII1MUT51I liresmed
and delivered the oharge to the pas
tor. Governor William Hodges Mann
delivered the charge to the people. By
special request Rev. Dr. G. B. Strlckler,
of TTnlon Theological Seminary, preached
the sermon. Mr. Bain takes charge
of this church in addition to his work
at Crewe. He b<is already made a fine
impression on the people of his new
charge and the prospects for effective
work are very good. The church building
was recently repainted inside and
was prettily decorated for this occasion
with plants and flowers, giving it a very
attractive appearance.
Wills Memorial: .Many improvements
have been made at this church wlthtn
the past few months. A lecture room
almost as large as the old church has
hPAn adHnH on/1 wrlll Ka twntf *A?. On?_
dav school, socials, entertainments, etc.
A session room and kitchen are among
the added conveniences. At Sundav
school these are used for Individual
class rooms. The session room has Just
been beautifully furnished in memory
of a former member of the church, Mrs.
Fhnma L/vle "West.
A helpful series of meetings was r*oentlv
conducted here. In which the
nastor. Rev. Hugh H. Hudson, was assisted
hv our Predbyterlal evangelist.
Rev. W. R. McWIroy.
Lymehburjji A tablet has been erect
A. N OF THE SOUTH
ed in the First Presbyterian church
here to the momory of the late Rev. William
T. Hall, D. D., who was pastor of
that church from 1872 to 1896, Its unveiling
having been made an occasion
of much interest to the members of this
large congregation.
'In 1895 when Dr. Hall severed his
long connection with this church he
went to a chair at the Columbia Theological
Seminary at Columbia, S. C.,
which he occupied with distinction until
the time of his death in March, 1911.
In connection with the unveiling the
committee in charge sent to Miss Nannie
Hall, daughter of the late ministereducator,
a large bouquet of white roses
to be placed upon her father's grave at
Columbia.
South Hill: The little band of eight
members were pleased to welcome ten
new members Into the South Hill Presbyterian
church Sunday, September 22.
Mr. Robt. M. Stimson, of the Senior
class at Union Seminary, Richmond, has
been laboring here for some months.
This little band has bravely undertaken
to build a church. They have a building
under cover that will be an ornament
to the town. It will cost, complete,
about twenty-four hundred dollars. Less
than half of this has been subscribed
and both the members and their neieh
bors have given liberally. They have
a flourishing Sunday school of something
like fifty members which is held
>n Mr. Uremey's bowling alley. Mr.
R. E. Daniel is superintendent. This
alley cannot be headed to te comfortable
for Sunday school in cold weather. Mr.
W. R. Holden, Jr . will gladly receive
contributions to finish the church.
C. W. Maxwell.
PERSONAL.
Rev. R. E. Steele's sad end is thus
described by a friend in The Presbyterian
Standard: Rev. R. E. Steele,
pastor of the Tmrnherton church, died
September 10, 1912, from an overdose
of poison taken with suicidal intent
His first attempt was on the Saturday
night previous. After that he was carefllllv
WHtftlPH on/I o?rir nfSr>r-?.
to prevent him in his deranged condition
from carrying out his purpose, but
to no avail. He had been unwell, but
his physical Illness was not considered
serious till his mental condition was
discovered. The trend of his mental disorder
was to the end that he could bring
ereater victory to his Lord's banner by
dying than living. A physical indisposition,
not considered serious, extending
over about ten days, seemed to
desperately increase the mental trouble
and intensified the determination to
carry out what he declared was h's
Lord's will with regard to him. Arrangements
had been made to take him
away Tor treatment, but when left alone
tor a moment he took the fatal <tose
which he had concealed under his pillow.
His intimate friend. Rev. Dr.
"Byron Clark, of Salisbury, N. C., was
with h'm several hours preceding the
Anal act. Three physicians were called
Immediately and did all they oould. hut
failed to counteract the effects of the
poison. The community was arreatlv
shocked and his devoted family overwhelmed
with jrrlef. Hts wife, four
dauehters and one son. R. E. Steele, Jr..
civil eneineer, survive him."
Rev. Jnnn Orts flon7aTes. who has
snent three years in study In Union
^emicnrv. nrenarlna Tot the ministry of
our church, may he sent as a missionary
tn Cllhft linger Uia ?
uhmvi vuv jviuii ou|/ri v iniuu
of 'hp Vorthem and Southern Wswlone.
Rpt. J. Ornr MfAlllstfr, T>. T)? Professor
of Biblical Tnirtnietion and the
PneHsb Bible end Biblical Theology In
the Presbyterian Theological Seminar*'
of Kentrickv. Loufortll*. changes h1?
address from "Winchester. Va.. ho 1133
Cherokee Road. Txwifryllle, Ky.
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[ October 2, 1912
Rev. Rohert Price, D . D.: Copy 0f
resolution adopted by the Faculty of
S. P. U. with reference to the resignation
of Rev. Robert Price, D. D., as
Professor of History In the University:
In view of the fact that Dr. Price has
retired from the active work of teaching,
the Faculty wish to give expression
to their high esteem for him as a man
ana ineir senBe or tne great benefit
which he has conferred upon the University
by Mb work here. He becaaie
connected with the Institution soon
after it was organized as a University,
and for thirty years gave his time and
thought to its interests. In the various
questions that have been considered by
the Faculty we have been deeply impressed
by the clearness of his insight
and the soundness of his judgment. And
his influence upon the students, both in
the class-room and elsewhere, has been
of great value. We have the highest
regard for him as a man, and cherish
his friendship with great affection. We
are glad that he is still to remain
among us as one who is well entitled
to rest by his long and faithful labors.
We wish for him the richest blessings
nf hnth tpmnnrol on/1 onMinollv
"I ?1?.111U01IJ,
and assure him of our highest regard in
>very respect.
We direct that this resolution be
spread on our minutes and a copy be
presented to Dr. Price and that it be
published in the Leaf Chronicle and in
the church papers and read at chapel.
R. E. Fulton,
Secretary of Faculty.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS.
Rev. H. R. OTereash, from Charleston.
Miss., to Hamilton, T4ex.
1>A.. Ct/v.. W? AU m
??-?. mvu. it. wiuuraiu iruin incvouci
N. C., to 750 Chestnut St., Greensboro,
N. C.
Rev. R. R. Grennan, from Hendersonville,
N. C., to Columbia, S. C.
Rev. S. R. Preston, D. D., from Atlanta
to Decatur, Ga. Dr. Preston remains
the active and much beloved pastor of
the Pryor Street Presbyterian church.
Rev. C, T. Ewing, from Miles to
Brownwood, Texas, with no charge in
the field of labor.
PROGRAM OF EXERCISES
In Commemoration of the One Hundredth
Anniversary of the Founding
of Union Theological Seminary.
Snnday, October 18, 1912.
Addresses in the Seminary Chapel:
11 A. M.?"The First Fifty Years," by
Rev. President Walter W. Moore, D. D.,
LD. D.
8 P. M.?"The Last Fifty Years," by
Rev. Professor Walter D. Dingle, D. D.
Wednesday, October 18, 1912.
Joint celebration by the Synods of
Virginia and North Carolina. Presiding
officer, Mr. George W. "Watts, President
of the Board of Trustees, assisted by
the 'Moderators of the two Synods.
Three P. M., on the Seminary Campus:
Hymn. Scripture Lesson.
Prayer by the Rev. Thornton S. Wilson,
D. D., of Rlchhnond, Va.
Poem by the Rev. "William Harvev
Woods, D. D., of Baltimore, Md.
Addresses:
"Union Seminary In the Pastorate,
by the Rev. Robert F. Campbell. D. Dof
Asheville, -N. C.
"Union Seminary in Religious journalism,"
by the Rev. David M. Sweets.
D. D? of Louisville, Ky.
"Union Seminary in Theological Education
and Religious Thought," hy the
Rev. Professor Theron H. R1ee. D.
of Richmond, Va.
Greetings from Other Seminaries.
Doxologv.
Benediction.
Eight P M., in the Pity Auditorium.
Hymn.
Prayer. '