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MRS. MARGARET T. RUSSELL
of Mobile, Ala..
Now teaching as the official field rep
resentative of the Assembly's Training
School, at Richmond, Va.
kind in the meeting of the Auxiliary
last Tuesday. The work of the day
was based on interesting topics; the
program was carried out with pre
cision and marked ability which com
manded the interest of the one hun
dred ladies who were present. At
the noon hour, lunch was served in
the church dining room, and in addi
tion to the excellent service and pro
vision there, entertainment of a lighter
vein was supplied to the enjoyment of
every one. There was practically a
complete attendance of the enroll
ment of Keyser Auxiliary and all are
commending this meeting in the very
highest terms. Let's have an all-day
meeting of the Auxiliary again, when
the very first occasion may call for
it. ? The Pastor."
By Rev. J. E. Prcell, ?
St. Andrew's Church.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
has recently had a wonderful oppor
tunity of gaining new insight into the
Scriptures, and a better understand
ing of their power. This came to us
through the visit of Mrs. Margaret T.
Russell, of Mobile, Ala., now Bible
teacher and field secretary of the As
sembly's Training School ? a most
gifted and consecrated teacher. There
were certain things which impressed
themselves upon our minds and
hearts:
First: Soundness ? Soundness in
all interpretations of the Scripture.
She is grounded on the great funda
mentals of the reformed faith. As
you listen to her, you are convinced
that she believes with all the power
of her being, that the Bible is the
Word of God, and Mrs. Russell brings
originality of method and a vitalizing
spirit which cause the old truths to
seem ever new.
Second: Sanity ? Sanity is the ap.
plication of the great principles of
Scripture to every-day life. She has
not lost her bearings -in this complex
nge, Mt with sanctified common sense
applies the Scripture to every sphere
of life.
Third: Simplicity ? Simplicity in
treatment of the Scriptures. Mrs.
Russell's evening studies were on the
character and work of Christ. Her
morning studies were from the Epistle
to the Ephesians. We noticed that
every type of mind was able to grasp
the theme at each study period.
Fourth: Spirituality ? This entire
series was conducted in a deeply
spiritual atmosphere. The people no*
ticed this and called attention to It.
Mrs. Russell herself impresses yon as
a person yielded fully to the Holy
Spirit's influence and power. She
comes to her work in a spirit of hu
mility and prayer. Her visit to our
Church and community has left a new
understanding of consecration. Thu
consecration combined with an unusu
ally attractive personality, makes her
a leader and teacher of unusual
power.
We gladly commend her to our
Southern Presbyterian people. Siio
has always been a member of our
Church, loves its traditions, and ha3
the utmost respect for its author.tv.
We believe that God is calling her to
a wor?c of far-reac ? s; importance and
unusual power in our Church. At t'.io
conclusion of her work among u?,
the officers, in joint meeting gave her
a special >ote of thanks and com
mended her to the Church.
Wilmington, N. C.
LOUISIANA SYNOtiOAL.
The ninth annual meeting of the
Woman's Synodical Auxiliary of
Louisiana was held in the handsome
new First Presbyterian Church, of
Lake Charles, La.
A very hearty and charming ad
dress of welcome was made by Mrs.
George White, of Lake Charles and an
appreciative response was beautifully
given by Mrs. John Davidson, of New
Orleans.
A series of devotionals was held ?
Jesus, our Prophet, by Mrs. A. B. Din
widdle, of New Orleans, and Mrs. O.
Gladden, of Alexandria; Jesus, our
Priest, by Mrs. John Shevnin, of Alex
andria; Jesus, our King, by Mrs. A. B.
Dinwiddle, of New Orleans. Dr.
George H. Cornelson, of the First
Church, New Orleans, gave an inspir
ing and helpful address, Jesus, our
Master, a most fitting close to a
well-planned series.
Interesting reports from all Secre
taries of Causes were read and great
progress was shown in all departments
of work.
Each Presbyterial of our Synodical
contributes largely to the support of
a Sunday-school Missionary, and most
satisfactory evidences of work by
these consecrated men were shown,
many new Sunday Schools and
Churches having been established in
remote places in our State where
much needed. Truly, the Harvest is
plentiful!
Our Work Among the Colored Peo
ple was ably presented by Mrs. W. H.
White, of New Orleans. An open dis
cussion followed and among other
things was urged the sending of col
ored delegates to the Colored Con
ferences, because they can then pre
sent the work to their own race in a
more intelligent way. The Interde
nominational feature of this special
work was talked of, the best delegate
in a community being the logical one
to send, irrespective of denomination.
Miss Charlotte B. Jackson, Life
Work Secretary, gave two most inter
esting and forceful addresses, on
"What Hast Thou in the House,"
stressing the fact that we have the
Power of Prayer, the Power of Per
sonality and the Power of the Purse.
The second, the Summer Conference
? an investment, paying dividends,
spiritually, mentally, physically and
socially.
The President, Mrs. A. K. Seago,
in her message, led us through the
labyrinth of Woman's Work, through
the Lodge and Gate of Montreat,
down into the narrow valley and up on
the mountain top, telling of the im
pressions received from the weeks
spent there, closing her message with,
"Let the Joy of Your Lord be your
strength." A consecration and com
munion service was held by tier. Dr.
Cornelson and Rer. Mr. Hlnee, to
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Laymen and Their Work
MEN'S MEETING IN DURANT
PRESBYTERY.
Pursuant to a call issued by the
Home Mission Committee ol Durant
Presbytery, a conference of the men
of the Presbytery was held in the
First Church of Durant on November
15 and 16. All but two of the pastors
of the Presbytery were present, and
quite a goodly representation of the
laymen.
The visitors were given entertain
ment by the congregation of the Du
rant First Church. Not only were
the homes opened to receive the out
of town guests, but on Wednesday
evening they were entertained at quite
a sumptuous banquet prepared by the
ladies of the church.
The conference was devoted to an
earnest discussion of the problems
now before the Presbytery. Among
these problems, special attention was
given to the vacant church, the home
less church, the support of the weak
church, the Presbytery's financial
needs, and the attitude of our
churches to the Progressive Program
and the Eyery Member Canvass.
One of the first developments of
the meeting was the organization of
those present into what is to be
known as the "Laymen's Association
of Durant Presbytery." Mr. Bertram
Leecraft of Colbert church was chosen
President; Mr. J. A. Black, of Wapa
nucka, Vice-President; Mr. C. L.
Jones, of Antlers, Secretary, and Mr.
Frank Gibson, of Durant, Treasurer.
A constitution was provided, and it
was arranged that stated meetings of
the Association be held twice a year
at the same place as Presbytery, but
on the day preceding the meeting of
that body. It was urged that branch
associations be formed in each indi
vidual church. While these associa
tions are designed to be entirely un
official, the hope is expressed that they
will serve to quicken the interest and
activity of the lay members at the
several churches.
Among the visitors at the confer
ence was Rev. Chris Matheson, of
Shawnee, who made a very earnest
address on the first evening program.
Dr. E. Bfantly, Chairman of the Home
Mission Committee, addressed the con
ference, outlining the reasons for its
call, and the conditions confronting
the Presbytery. Dr. W. B. Morrison
presented the needs of Oklahoma Pres.
byterian College for Girls.
It is felt that this conference will
be a great help to the work of our
church in Durant Presbytery, and that
its influence will be felt for a long
time to come. ? Oklahoma Presbyte
rian Messenger.
SECOND CHURCH, HUNTINGTON,
W. VA.
On Friday, November 24, the Wom
an's Auxiliary and the Men's Bible
class entertained the members of the
church at a most delightful supper. A
large number were present and were
served a most delicious- repast. Rev.
John K. Hitner, former pastor of the
church and the oldest member of
Kanawha Presbytery, returned thanks
to God for His blessings.
The entertainment following the
supper consisted of some very beauti
ful piarfo, violin and vocal music un
der the direction of Prof. C. R. Schur
man. Mr. T. C. McCully, manager of
the Huntington Campaign for Pres
byterian schools and colleges, made a
short and very interesting address.
He was followed by the speaker of the
evsning, Mr. J. A. Sloan, who spoke
on ths lmpottancs of msn't orgsniied
work. In closing he suggested that
such an organization be formed. He
was followed by short talks on the
same subject by Mr. E. J. Wilcox, Mr.
R. D. Wylie, Mr. Hugh Day and Rev.
C. R. Garrison, the pastor.
Immediately following these ad
dresses the organization of a Men's
Brotherhood was effected and Mr. R.
D. Wylie was elected president; Mr.
C. R. Schurman, vice-president, and
Mr. J. T. Miller, secretary and treas
urer.
Some of the oldest members of the
church said this was the largest and
most enthusiastic meeting of this kind
ever held in the church.
A UNIQUE CAREER.
Henry H. Sweets, Secretary.
Quite a long time ago Mr. and Mrs.
H. A. Collins, who live at Havana, 111.,
conceived the idea of leading institu
tions and church agencies to adopt the
Life Annuity Plan of financing their
work. They have invested practically
everything they have in such bonds.
They are now giving themselves to the
task of inducing other people to fol
low a similar course. During the win.
ter months they are living in St. Pe
tersburg, Fla. Mr. Collins has writ
ten a large number of stories and ar
ticles on this excellent plan. He has
studied every phase of the work. He
is certainly an expert in this depart
ment. He will be glad to confer with
any of the people of the Southern
States, who desire to purchase bonds
Issued by the departments of our
Church. Without any cost he will an
swer letters, grant interviews or jour,
ney for conferences concerning this
work in which his heart is so deeply
interested.
Life Annuity Bonds provide to the
donor a fixed income for life and at
death the principal goes to the agency
issuing the bond. Our colleges, theo
logical seminaries, the Endowment
Fund of Ministerial Relief and other
agencies of the Church are issuing
such bonds.
VICTORY.
By Miss Kate M. Hunt.
O crystal Christ, Thou wondrous lov
ing Lord, ?
With white feet walking through
earth's mire and slime,
Bearing our burdens, taking a world's
guilt
That Thou mightst make the sac
rifice sublime, *
What means to me the blood which
Thou hast shed,
Unless the life it typifies be mine?
In me, by me, through me Thy life
still lived.
My form Thine altar and my heart
Thy shrine?
t
O risen Christ, whose word stands
firm, secure,
Thou hast redeemed me, cleansed
me for Thine own.
Sin shall not have dominion o'er me.
Lord,
I shall resist its lure through grace
alone.
Kept by the power of God through
faith, Thy gift,
Thy light shall shine through me.
yea ? even me,
O wondrous truth! Thy love through
me may reach
Some wandering soul to save eter
nally.
Bristol, Tenn.