The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-02-05
WILL GO ON A WEEKS VISIT.
PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER'S INVIT-
ED TO STRATHY HALL

Ruling Elder Hnbersham Clay Has
Invited Them to spend the Week
with Him-The savannah Members
and Others of the Presbytery VIII
De Present-Week VIII BE Partly
Devoted to Pleasure, hut the Prin-
cipaI object Is Discussion of
Plans That May Benefit the Weak
err Churches of the Presbytery.
Ministers VIII He Back Into the
City for Next Sundays Services.
Topics of the Pastors in the
Churches To-day.
This week will be one of rest for the
Presbyterian ministers of this city, and
for several of those from the Savannah
Presbytery. Ruling Elder Habersham
Clay has invited a number of the min
listers to visit him at his home, Strathy
Hall. in Bryan Neck, and it is probable
that there will be quite a gathering there
during the week. The ministers will leave
Savannah tomorrow for MIR. Clay's home
and all of them expect TO be back in time
for services next Sunday.
Rev. DR.. James Y. Fair of the indie
pendent Church, Rev. Arthur ]. Smith of
the First Church. and Rev. w. A. Nisbet
of the Second Church, have accepted the
invitation, and are anticipating their stay
at Mr.. Clay's home very Pleasantly. They
expect to devote "a portion of their time
while there to a meeting of the presbytery,
as matters needing their consideration
have presented themselves. Or. Fair is
moderator of the presbytery, and Rev. ].
w. Quarterman, who will also be present.
is stated clerk. These are the two officers,
and there will be enough of the ministers
present 10 form a quorum, so that bust
ness of the presbytery may proceed.
II is particularly desired by the members
of the Presbytery to hit upon some plan
by which the weaker churches within its
territory may be strengthened. Most of
the discussion that Is to come up will be
along these lines. The churches bordering
the territory of the presbytery are those.
as a rule, that are the least strong, and
measures for arousing a greater interest
in the communities and increasing the
membership and attendance will be
sought. 1t Is also the expectation Of the
ministers that they will be given every
opportunity TO enjoy themselves during
their stay in the Neck Some Of them
will greatly appreciate being in the coun-
try for a time.
The congregation of the Second Presby-
terrain Church expects to worship for the
first time In Lawton Memorial on the first
Sunday in March. According to the con-
tract that has been entered into with the
trustees of the Memorial, this is the Sun
day set for the occupancy of the building
by the congregation. 1t Is said there would
be nothing in the way of the congregation
moving into the Memorial now, were it
not that the furniture for the pulpit has
not yet arrived. This has been ordered
from New York, and is supposed to be on
the way here. It will be of an elegant
pattern. and will be highly ornamental and
attractive.
At the meeting of the congregation, to
be held this morning at the church on An
derson street there win be an election of
deacons to serve for the ensuing year.
The regular services will be held at the
Independent Presbyterian Church to-day
at Il a. m. and p m. The pastor. Rev.
DR.. Fair, will preach at both services.
Rev. Dr. Fair, pastor of the Independent
Church, has been invited to deliver an ad-
dress on George Washington, on the ami
versary of the generals birthday at De
Funiak Springs. Fla, before the Chautau-
qua. He has accepted and win leave here
about Feb. IS or 10. DIR. Fair is also on
the programme of the Chautauqua for
sermon on the Sunday following He is
looking forward to his visit with interest.
Methodist.
The pastor, Rev Osgood f. Cook. will
conduct both services at Grace church to-
day. This morning his subject win be-
cable 20 Save After the sermon the sac
rament of the Lords supper will be admin
istered, and an opportunity given for APP
plying for church membership. Tonight
he will deliver an address on THE Epworth
League"
obedience" will be the subject of the
sermon by the pastor. Rev. Ed F. Cook,
this morning at Wesley Monumental
Church. After this service the cornmun-
ion will also be held. AT the evening hour
the pastor will preach upon 1.-The Influ-
ence of Duty Upon Character" Recently
the choir of Wesley has had additions, and
the music has been one of the most pleas
ing features of the services.
Rev. Bascom Anthony. the pastor of
Trinity Church, will conduct services there
to-day. His subject at the morning hour
viii be Fidelity in Sman Things the Test
of Character"
Services this morning and tonight at the
Seventh Street Church will be conducted
by the pastor, Rev Z. F. Morgan. The
pastor especially desires a fun attendance
of members az the morning service.
Preaching will be had at Isle OF Hope
to-day at II o'clock by Rev. J. A. Smith.
At the conclusion of the morning service
the sacrament of the Lords supper will
be administered Rev. Mr.. Smith win lee.
ture to the boys at Bethesda Orphanage
in the afternoon.
Episcopal.
The rector, Rev. Charles H. Strong, will
officiate to-day al st. Johns. His sermon
at the evening choral service will be on
the Eighth Commandment, the subject be.
ing Social Honesty and the Causes OF
Dishonesty"
MIR. Clarence Coburn of Boston win SING