The age-herald., 1901-06-19
BUDGET OF NEWS
 FROM MERIDIAN Rev. Peter 6. Sears Called to
 St. PauPS Church STATE SUNDAY SCHOOLS The Mississippi Association is in An nuaI Session at Meridian-Many Interesting Subjects Will Be
 Discussed By Workers.
STATE SUNDAY SCHOOLS

Meridian, Miss, June 1s.-(speciaL)- copal church, Jackson, Miss, has been extended a formal call to the St. Paul church. recently organized in Meridian.
 He is considered one of the most infiu- ential men in the Mississippi diocese, and there ies nothing at present that pre- cludes the possibility of an early accep- tance
 St. Paurs Mission church was formally organized less than one month ago, with fully seventy-ive members, among whom are numbered many of the wealthiest men in the state.
 Rector Sears preached the initiative sermon and made such deep impression on his hearers that a call immediately followed.
 He is a native Mlssissippian, and comes from a distinguished family, his father, General Sears, being a valiant soldier in the Confederate army. His ministerial career began about fifteen years ago, since which time he has held some of the best parishes in the state.
 He was in charge of the male school at Holly Springs for a long time, and was forced to leave two years ago when the building was destroyed by fire.
 Since that time he has been pastor of his present charge in Jackson.
 The recent visit of committee from St. Paurs church to Jackson for the purpose of consulting with Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson, the subsequent visit or Rev. Peter G. Sears to this city, the ser mon by the bishop himself at St Paul's s church last Sunday all point to the &C., ceptance of the call by Rev. Sears.
 State Sunday School.
 The first session of the twenty second annual convention of the Mississippi State Sunday School Association was htlu at the First Presbyterian Church tonight.
 When the president called the meeting to order 1t was the signal for the begin ming of one of the most enthusiastic and best attended conventions in the history of the organization.
 The delegates began to arrive early this afternoon and were met at the trains by the reception committee, which had been named by the various churches.
 Final arrangements for the entertain ment of the delegates were made at gen. eral meeting of all She committees In the office of Neville & WUlborn, yesterday af- ternoon.
 The meeting was presided over by MT. A. C. Hunter, the cnalrnan, WHo Sldteu that the people of Meridian had pledged ample accommodation for more visitors than would likely attend the convention.
 The assignment of the delegates to the homes was also completed and MT. Hun ter's assertion was verified by the num- Der of homes left in reserve. MT. L. A. Duncan announced that all of the badges were ready, one of which was furnished all the committeeman and today as the delegates arrived they were furnished pretty badges designating the cause for which they are gathered together.
 The final meeting of the music commit tee was held at the First Presbyterian Church this afternoon at o'clock, at which time the full programme for the entire session was arranged. Everything was in readiness for the State Sunday school workers when they reached the city today. and they were met at the trains and were shown to their homes without any delay, the assignment of names sent in having already been made.
 MT. c. c. Dunn made the opening ad- dress of welcome with words of greeting