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tions, and Miss Florence Huberwald
told a number of funny stories. After
eating, the men sang songs in their
native tongues and made merry until
a late hour.
Rev. A. R. Birkley, of St. George's
Episcopal church, told the sailors the
meaning of Christmas and urged them
to make several New Year resolutions.
W. B. Bloomfleld, vice-president of the
Seamen's Bethel, acted aB master of
ceremonies.
The following nations were repre
sented: England, Germany, France,
America, Sweden, Denmark, Scotland,
Portugal, Norway, Spain and Ireland.
The Seamen's Bethel was establish
ed fifty-six years ago in this city, and
it is known to almost every sailor in
the world. At present it 1b located
in St. Thomas street and is a home
to the Bcamen while In port. There
are reading-rooms, special bed-rooms,
shower baths, and other conveniences
for the sailors.
The Ladies' Auxiliary is composed
of the following women:
House Inspection ? Mrs. A. V. Rich
ards (chairman), Mrs. J. D. Wardlaw,
Mrs. F. C. Godbold, Mrs. Jacob Gor
man, Mrs. T. Waddell, Miss Ethel
Amy, Mrs. J. L. Many, Mrs. Robert
Shad, Mrs. James R. Meyers, Mrs.
Douglas Anderson, Mrs. A. Baumgart
ner, Mrs. T. Waddell.
For Visiting Seamen in the Hos
p'tals ? Mrs. William Lamb (chair
man), Mrs. T. Weddell, Miss Ethel
Stone, Mrs. George H. Turner, Mrs. A.
J. Murray, Miss Louise Meyera.
Saturday Night Concerts and Teas ?
Miss M. J. Noyes, chairman; Mrs. M.
L. Mauberret, assistant.
Members of the Ladies' Auxiliary ?
Miss Anna Affleck, Mrs. Douglas An
derson, Mrs. E. J. Anderson, Miss
Carrie Arny, Mrs. A. Baumgartner,
Mrs. C. F. Berry, Miss Ellen C. Blair,
Mrs. William_Bloomfield, Mrs. F. R.
Blasland, Mrs. O. M. Burton, Mrs. W.
W. Carre, Mrs. Jacob Cohen, Miss A.
W. Creery, Mrs. E. M. Emling, Mrs.
J. B. Ferguson, Mrs. W. J. Ferguson,
Mrs. Charles W. Fox, Mrs. G. Gear
hardt, Mrs. F. C. Godbold, Mrs. J. A.
Gorman. ? Times-Picayune.
Monroe, First. Church: On Janu
ary 7 we observed our mid-winter
communion service. An unusually
large number of communicants were
present. The pastor, Rev. C. S. New
man, D. D., announced the names of
twenty-two now members received
since last communion. The church
and Sunday-school did great things In
the way of "white gifts" to two or
phanages and the poor of the town
during the recent holiday season.
MISSOURI.
Kansas City, Central Church: Sun
day, January 7, Dr. Nisbet celebrated
the fifth anniversary of his pastorate
In this church. A review of the five
years revealed the following condi
tions: Added on profession, 265;
added on certaificate, 253; total re
ceived, 518. Members dismissed,
180; members deceased, 34; or a
net Increase of 304. The roll reveals
977, resident members and 324 non
resident members, a total enrollment
of 1,301. Financial statement shows
more than $44,000 contributed to be
nevolences during the five years, and
more than $50,000 to current ex
penses. The church recently voted an
increase to the pastor's salary of $40#.
At the evening service the following
gentlemen were installed ruling eld
ers: Messrs. C. M. Leslie and George
V. Lewis. The following were' in
stalled deacons: Mr. Herman P. Har
bison, Mr. O. V. Dodge and Mr. J. R.
Moorehead, the latter being ordained
and Installed. Mr. W. D. Lewis,
father of Mr, ttaor*? V. L?wl?, and ft
ruling elder In Central church for
twenty-two years, died Thursday even
ing, January 4, and was buried from
the church Saturday afternoon, Janu
ary 6. There is something very beau
tiful in his son coming into the place
made vacant by the death of his
father. Dr. Nisbet will leave Janu
ary 29 for Augusta, Ga., where he will
conduct a series of evangelistic ser
vices in the First church.
Lafayette Presbyterial Conference:
The Conference on Christian Steward
ship will be held at Pleasant Hill,
January 30-31. A good program has
been arranged. It is earnestly hoped
that our churches will be well repre
sented. J. E. Wylie, Chairman,
Sweet Springs, Mo.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Greensboro: The Sunday-school of
the Churph of the Covenant, realizing
the importance of that wonderful lit
tle compendium of truth, "The Shorter
Catechism," and feeling that it would
add deep interest to have a catechism
campaign in all of the Presbyterian
churches of the city, challenge the
First and Westminster churches
to a contest. First as to which can
furnish the largest per cent of mem
bership who have recited the Shorter
Catechism; second, as to which church
shall win in a final public "match"
to be held in one of the churches.
The contest to close the 1st of April,
1917. The challenge has been ac
cepted and all are at work in memoriz
ing the little book.
Charlotte, Tenth Avenue Church:
There have been twenty-eight add -
tions to the church since October x.
This makes 220 members received dur
ing the two years and two months of
Dr. Julian S. Sibley's pastorate. There
have also been nineteen adult bap
tisms and fifty-one infant baptism dur
ing this period. Under God's blessing
the membership of the church has in
creased from 281 to 4 59.
Mallard Creek: The people of this
congregation gathered as usual at the
manse for their annual Christmas din
ner on Friday, December 29. A large
crowd was there, in the face of muddy
roads, to enjoy a bountiful dinner.
Old and young seemed to have a more
pleasant time than ever before. In
stead of the usual rabbit hunt among
the men, the young people ran races
and played games in the yard. These
gatherings bind the people and pastor
together.
Belmont: The first Sabath of the
new year was the first anniversary of
the present pastorate. Rev. J,^ T.
Dendy announced that during the year
thirty new members had been receiv
ed into the church and every depart
ment of the church work is in good
condition. According to the Assem
bly's plan, we have an active Woman's
Auxiliary, Christian Endeavor and
Miriam societies, and a thriving Sab
bath-school. One class in the Sab
bath-school supports a native mission
ary, another provides for a child at
Barium Springs Orphanage, while the
Men's Bible class employed two
teachers to do community work among
the mill people during last summer.
The old church building has been re
moved to the mill village, where a
mission Sabbath-school will be con
ducted and the attendance upon all of
the services of the sanctuary is very
encouraging.
Orange Presbytery: There is likely
to be a called meeting of Orange Pres
bytery about February 6 to hear Dr.
D. H. Hill on Synod's educational
plan, and to act on this plan. If it
Is desired that other matters come
before Presbytery at this meeting, let
those interested please notify the un
dersigned, or the stated clerk, Dr. D.
I. Craig, Reldsville, N. C., bo that the
call may include all.
F, M. Hawley, Moderator)
Mobaiio: A Christmas service was
conducted by the "Light Bearers"
Sunday night, December 17. It was
in the interest of Ministerial Relief.
An offering of some $25 was made to
the Endowment Fund and subscrip
tions of about equal amount were se
cured for the fund. During the holi
days the "Willing Workers" class gave
a reception to the congregation. The
usual Sabboth school gift party, with
its offering of soap for Barium
Springs, was interfered with by the
weather, but about 100 were present.
The pastor, Dr. F. M. Hawley, and
family, spent the holidays with his
mother and brother in Charlotte and
his sister in Clarendon county, S. C.
Before they left the congregation
made the pantry at the manse look
like a small-sized grocery store. In
the pastor's absence, Mr. H. S. Tur
ner, one of our candidates, at home
in Hawfields for the holidays, filled
the pulpit once. The congregation was
delighted with his discourse. Four
members have recently been received
into the church by certificate. Sev
eral other certificates have been sent
for. Three children have been bap
tized.
TENNESSEE.
Memphis: Dr. Crowe and the la
dies of Idlewild church entertained
the Presbyterian Ministers' Associa
tion January 8. A paper on "Francis
Makemie and the Beginnings" was
read by Dr. Sommerville. The sub
scription for the Idlewild Sunday
school building, to cost some $27,000,
is nearly complete.
At the Second church Dr. Curry re
ceived some new members the first
Sabbath of the year, and the union
communion of Memphis Presbyterians
was held at night, Dr. Crowe preach
ing the sermon from Num. 28:11, and
Dr. Lumpkin, Dr. Sommerville and
Dr. Williamson and Rev. J. T. Roth
rock participating. The offering at
the Christmas celebration was over
$250. "Christ in America, "an acted
missionary appeal, was rendered at
the Second church by young people
from Alabama Street church, -Dr.
Lowry pastor.
At Westminster church Dr. Som
merville lately received seven new
members, and his people burned
$4,500 of cancelled bonds. They gave
$85 to Relief Endowment and $63 to
Armenians .and Belgians; also a box
of clothing to Purdy School.
The Presbyterian Men's Association
is to meet at Chelsea church, Dr.
Kirkpatrick pastor, January 12. Dr.
Crowe Is the new president.
Alabama Street church reports good
congregations.
Rev. J. B. Carpenter's people at
Evergreen are about to make their
every member canvass. Their offering
for Relief Endowment was $65.
TEXAS.
Mexia: Recently the church build
ing and manse have heen painted, the
pews have been paid for. Seven per
sons have been received upon profes
sion of faith. Two elders and four
deacons have been elected and will be
Installed In the near future.
San Antonio, First: At the New
Year communion service the pastor,
Dr. Arthur Jones, announced the re
ception of 51 new members during
the preceding quarter, these making a
total of 174 additions during the past
year ? 82 upon profession of faith and
92 by letter.
Gonalos, First: This church cele
brated Christmas in the Sunday
school by using the "White Gifts" ser
vice. The results were Indeed grati
fying both In the pledges for personal
service and for the cash offering
amounting to $42.75 for Endowment
of Ministerial Relief. The Missionary
Society had taken this Interest up at
ft recent meetinf and had sent in
more than one hundred dollars for the
same cause. The pastor is rejoicing in
many manifestations of good will
which came to him and his family
during the holidays, and in the fact
that the church has bought a Ford
so that the pastor can reach the three
Sunday-schools in the country organ
ized during the past year by the Sun
day-school missionary, Mr. R. Waller
Blain. So we are entering upon the
new year with larger opportunities
and possibilities of service.
WEST VIRGINIA.
Ix>gnn: Our Christmas entertain
ment was held in the church on
Christmas Eve, and, as last year, we
used the "White Gifts for the King"
program. We had a very interesting
service ? for that was what It was ?
and the building was packed to the
doors. The children of the Sunday
school had a prominent part in the
program and acquitted themselves ad
mirably. The two choirs (senior and
Junior) rendered anthems that would
have done credit to a city church.
The Sunday-school superintendent
presided, and the pastor told the story
of "The Man Who Was Too Busy to
Find the Child." Our contributions
amounted to more than fifty dollars,
which went to needy causes. For all
of this we give God thanks.
F. C. B. -
Montgomery: The Rev. M. B.
Lambdin and his family were the
happy "victims" of a genuine sur
prise during the recent holidays. One
evening, after supper, a formidable
pounding party, comprising a large
number of the membership of his
church, filed into the dining-room,
sans ceremonie, and piled the table
with a generous amount of all sorts
and varieties of pantry accessories.
though this was not enough to,show
the affection In which they were held,
the manse folks were also made the
recipients of numerous and handsome
Christmas gifts, including a generous
check for the pastor. Two persons
were received by letter Into merber
shlp at the New Year's sacramental
service.
A SUCCESSFUL AND FAR-REACH
ING CAMPAIGN.
By Henry H. Sweets, Secretary.
Our hearts are filled with grateful
appreciation of the wonderful success
that has attended the campaign to in
crease the Endowment Fund of Min
isterial Relief.
Last December, when this fund was
$332,000, one of the ruling elders of
the Church said: "I will give $68,000
to the Endowment Fund if, during the
year 1916, the whole Church will con
tribute twice that amount."
The Executive Committee made
this offer known and started upon a
quiet, pervasive campaign to secure
this large gift. Our friend later ex
tended the time limit to January 10,
1917, and on that day the receipts
showed more than $2,500 in excess
of the $136,000 needed to secure the
gift.
The last General Assembly directed
the committee to Increase the Endow
ment Fund to $1,000,000. This policy
is In Mne with that of the other great
denominations of the United States.
The Protestant Episcopal Church is
now completing a fund of $5,000,000,
the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A., of
$10,000,000, and the Methodist Epis
copal Church of $16,000,000.
The effects of this campaign will be
felt throughout the coming years. Our
people have the Information, as they
have never possessed it before, con
cerning- the responsibility of the
Church for the proper care of the
ministry. The failure In tl?* pest to
provide adequately for the ministers
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