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8 (460) ?l|f flrrabiitrriar. uf Qtyp Published weekly by the Presbyterian Co., Inc. REV. R. P. KERR. D. D.. RbV. WM. 8. CAMl'HbLL, ruchmond. Va.: REV GEORGE 8UMMEY, D. D New Orleans. La.; REV. A. A. LITTLE. D. D . Atlanta. Ga.; REV. ROBT. HILL. D. D.. Dallas, Texas. Editors. Terms of Subscription. Price.?Two dollars a year In advance. If payment is delayed three months. $2.50. Foreign countries, one dollar additional. Receipts.?The label on the wrapper is a receipt (or payment. If label is not changed within two weeks after your remittance please notify us. Discontinuances.?We find that a large majority of our subscribers prefer not to have their subscriptions interrupted and their files broken in case they fail to remit before expiration. It is therefore assumed, unless notification to discontinue is received. that the subscriber wishes no interruption in his series. Notification to discontinue can be sent i_ -? ....?;? a t .1? : J?i ?i it paid. If you wish the paper stopped, write us yourself?don't ask the postmaster to do it. Change of Address.?Qive the old as well as the new address, and full address in all oorrespondenoe. Remittances.?Make all remittances to "The Presbyterian of the South." Obituaries.?Notices of death, limited to fifty words, are published free. Obituary notices and resolutions 01 respect of Sessions, Societies, etc., are eharged for at the rate of one cent a word. Correspondents should see that all names are written distinctly. Address.?The Presbyterian of the South, Riohmond. Va. Entered as second-class matter. June 15, 1910, at the post-office at Richmond. Va., under the act of March 3, 1S79. Cfjurci) JZctosi VIRGINIA. Kiehinontl: At the First and Second churches the night services have been discontinued for July and August. At Grace-Covenant church last Sunday two members were received on proiession ot raitli and were baptized. The pastor, Rev. J. Calvin Stewart, preached in the morning on "John Huss?the Times, the Man, the Work, the End." At night his subject was "The Man of the Hour," and he pleaded for more religion in the life of the nation. Staunton First Church completed on last Monday a four days' campaign to raise fifty thosand dollars. The money was raised, and some over. It is to be used to build a Sunday-school, enlarge the church and make improvements to the property generally. The campaign began on the Thursday before and there were ten committees of about five members each to canvass the congregation. The committees met at 6:30 each evening in the dining hall of the Mary Baldwin Seminary to have supper, and then report. There was an Executive Committee to direct the whole thing, at the head of which was Dr. A. M. Fraser, the pastor. The Ladies' Aid Society of the church served the supper each day and members of the congregation, by invitation, gathered at 7 o'clock to be present when the reports were made, the speaking, etc., and all had a jolly good time. The first day something over six thousand dollars was raised. The second day over ten thousand, and Saturday night the total had reached over $25,000. On Monday evening, after all the captains of committees had reported, the total was something over $42,000, and then the fun began. It was announced that the money was going to uc iameu luai liiglll. V I) 1. W 111. U. Kable, of the Executive Committee, took the floor and aroused the enthusiasm of the gathering to such an extent that in a short time the whole amount had been subscribed and then "All hail" and the long metre doxology were sung, led by a cornet and a prayer of thanksgiving was offered. In the canvass care was exercised to avoid asking any who were not members of the congregation, or a few who had been members and had moved away, but many outsiders came forward and asked for the privilege of T 11 E P R E S B Y T E 1111 subscribing, among them a number of Hebrew friends of the congregation. It was a soul-inspiring experience of the congregation, and everybody felt that there had been an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, because of the enthusiasm and the harmony. Strange to say, there was not a word spoken in the congregation in opposition to the plan. The church has acquired from the Mary Baldwin Seminary the adjoining property and will tear it down and erect on it a thoroughly modern Sunday-school building, and connect it with the church. The architects say when the work is done the churc^ will have the most complete plant in the State. There will be several assembly rooms, nearly thirty class rooms, ladies' parlor, rooms for gentlomnn noetAi-'o -?? * i-n*1 ,/i.oiw. o nuiuj, vtuiuus lOliei rooms, kitchen, room for gymnasium if desired, or dining room or both, cloak rooms, etc.?in fact, everything you can think of that may be needed. Part of the structure, including pastor's study, ladies' parlor, one assembly room, etc., will be so constructed that it can be heated separately from the main church building, so that meetings, including prayer meeting, can be held in this part of the structure any day or night in the week, and find it comfortable. As to the church proper, part of the wall on each side will be removed and set out ten feet, enlarging the auditorium, giving additional seating capacity. New heatinc Dlant and in direct lighting, with other improvements will be installed, the whole work to be done in six months. R. D. Haislip. Staunton: Rev. A. M. Fraser, D. D., exchanged pulpits with the Rev. E. W. McCorkle, D. D., for the first Sabbath of July?Dr. Fraser preaching at Rockbridge Baths and Dr. McCorkle preaching at the First church, Staunton. Churclivillc, Loch Willow and Union: Rev. William C. White has secured the services, as assistant for the summer months, of Mr. W. Emmet Davis, of South Carolina. Mr. White assisted Rev. C. H. Phipps in a week's meeting at Woodland, in the bounds of Windy Cove church, and there were 42 professions. At Union as a result of a week's meeting held by Hev. D. K. Walthall, Ph. 13., on the third Sabbath there were received into this church 19. Warm Springs: On the 20tli instant Rev. C. W. Reed was installed as pastor, Rev. C. H. Phlpps and Mr. W. Harvey McClung, of the ccsiuiission being present; the other members of the commission being prevented from taking part by other engagements. Windy Cove: At Woodland, an outpost of this church, there has been a meeting of a week?the pastor, Rev. C. H. Phipps, preaching the first two nights and Rev. William C. White, of *-?- - uuuiuuriiic, uBsisiiiig ii'iu ior me rest of the time?n'ne days in all? and it proved *o ne a great revival in the hearts of God's people and there were 4 2 professions of faith. There were a great many heads of families who accepted Christ. Ix^xington Presbytery held a meeting in Staunton First church on June 29th and Mr. A. P. Dickson and Mr. John W. Young were licensed to preach the gospel. Mr. Dickson aVes charge of Williamsville and Mr. Young of Mountain Grove churches. Licentiate Martin Ryerson Turnbull was dismissed to East Hanover Presbytery and will take charge of a church at School, Va.f in connection with his work in the Seminary as a teacher. The Hoge scholarship was bestowed upon him for the year and he will take post graduate work also. Licentiate B. L. Wood was received V N OF THE SOUTH. from Winchester Presbytery and will take charge of Beulali and Stony Run churches. Mr. Louie Christian Brand, of Staunton Second church, was taken under the care of the Presbytery and will attend Davidson College next year. Win. C. White. Stated Clerk. Kast Hanover Presbytery will hold an adjourned meeting in Richmond 011 July 12th for the purpose of ordaining Licentiate M. R. Turnbull. Mr. Turnliull is the Hoge Fellow at Union Seminary this year and in connection therewith will take charge of the work at Laurel, about eight miles from Richmond, where theru is a flourishing Sunday-school and most excellent work being done. The church has a membership of something like thirty, and is much interested in the coming of their first pastor. Mr. Turnbull is the son of the Itev. Dr. L. 13. Turnbull, of Lexington, Va. Millhoro Springs: The most remarkable series of services that have been conducted in this community for many years, closed last Monday night at Woodland, a union chapel, where the pastor of Windy Cove preaches once a month. From June 22nd to 28th, Rev. W. C. White, of Churchville, Va., preached with wonderful power. The spiritual life of the entire community was greatly quickened and many of the Christians were actively engaged in doing personal work for their Saviour. The hearts of the people were richly prepared for the personal contact and faithful preaching of the minister by the earnest prayers of the Christian people. Mr. White needed no introduction to the people who had known him for so many years. There were many who had known him since he first came to Bath county, twenty-eight years ago as pastor of Warm Springs church, where he labored most faithfully for twenty-two years. There were forty-two professions of faith, nearlv a third of whom wor? over forty years of age. Twenty-seven of these have united with the Presbyterian church, and about eight moro will be received in the month of July as the result of the meeting. Since last September there have been received into Windy Cove Presbyterian church over one hundred new members, and most of these on profession. We are very grateful to the Author of all these blessings. Fredericksburg: After many years of waiting, this church has received from the United States government a check for $2,650, in payment for damages done its building by Federal soldiers during the Civil War. The Bapt'si. church received $3,000 and the Bpiscopal church $900. Plienix: This church has enjoyed a week's preaching by Rev. E. W. Bedinger, D. D., of Anchorage, Ky., which closed Sunday night, June 27th. At eighty-five his "bow abides in strength." Bonle Memorial: During the last week in May, Rev. R. G. McLees, of Chatham, preached for us for five days and nights. It was a treat to hear this gifted man of God, and while the outward results were not great, yet we know that his preaching has not been in vain. Our Sunday-school is growing, and we are steadfastly holding our own. Mndisonville: At the quarterly communion service held on the first Sunday in June, a gentleman and his wife were received on a profession* of their faith, baptized, and admitted to the communion. This church has an evergreen working Sunday-school, and pastor's salary is paid in full, up to date. Concord: Rev. Cochran Preston, pastor of Village church, helped the \ [July" 7, 1915 pastor the whole of last week tn a meeting at this church. In spite of the very busy season the congregations increased steadily, and there was deep interest In the congregation. Several will unite with the church later. Brother Preston just preached the plain old gospel, without any frills, and the people enjoyed it. We have the best Sunday-school at this church that we have had for many years. A. J. p. Chatham: Two persons, a husband and wife, have recently joined thiB church on profession of faith. The congregation met to consider the retirement of the debt on the church, and ill a fpw mlnntoo ? ? _ wnoie amount, $2,500, was provided for. The Sunday-school has greatly increased in numbers, and tfie attendance is from 120 to 140 each Sunday. We are looking forward with n^uch interest to a series of meetings to be held with us in September by Rev. W. W. Orr, of Charlotte, N. C. ARKANSAS. The Presbytery of Pine ItlufT will hold an adjourned meeting at Monticello, Ark., Tuesday, July 13, 1915, for the purpose of receiving candidates for the ministry, and to transact other business that may come before it. Chas. H. Maury, S. C. FLORIDA. Kureka: In the year 1887, there was organized the Eureka Presbyterian church. The organization occurred in an unused log house located about five miles east of Ricoe's Bluff, on the Apalachicola river, in Liberty county, Florida. Rev. N. P. Quarterman, Rev. W. H. Crane, and Ruling Elder Dr. S. S. Gilchrist were the committee appointed by Florida Presbytery. Brother Crane was the first supply. He was followed by other ministers. The community has always been sparsely settled. Deaths and removals have taken many away. For more than ten years there has been no regular supply and very little Presbyterian preaching. When we began our meeting we found but seven resident members, two of whom were officers. The old Union church building being unfit, we held our services in a schoolhouse about two miles from Orange post-office. Notwithstanding unusually hot weather and a busy season, the attendance was most en iruuruKiug. r ive memoers were received; one infant baptized. Pledges amounting to $120 were made for preaching one Sunday in each month. A committee was appointed to secure for the community a union church building. The sum of $8.30 was given for Presbyterial Home Mission work. My next appointment is at Gretna. Florida. Wm. H. Richardson. Wellborn: Rev. T. A. Patton, of Jasper, is the pastor of this church. The membership in Wellborn is very small, yet they have accomplished wonderful results recently under the cooperation of the Home Missions Committee. They worship in a new church building, which was dedicated about six weeks ago and which seats about one hundred and fifty, and is fully Pa'd for. Rev. E. W. Way nurtured this work most faithfully, and so the membership earnestly requested that he assist in the dedicatory exercises. GEORGIA. Cairo: A week's meeting was held in this church recently, in which the pastor. Rev. B. .R. Anderson, was assisted by Rev. McG. Shields, our Synodical evangelist. We had one to unite with the church on profession and two by letter. The whole church was strengthened in the faith, and all the community seem to endorse the evan i, v?