The copper era., 1907-04-18
ARIZONA PRESBYTERY ORGANIZED
Presbyterian Ministers Met at Clifton
and Perfected the Organization.

Under the authority of an act
passed by the Synod of New Mexico,
the Presbyterian ministers and FIVE
Law delegates met in Clifton last week
and perfected the new Presbytery of
Southern Arizona on Friday, April u.
The convention was we'll attended by
ministers from every section of the
territory.
Rev. William Black, of Benson,
preached the opening sermon, after
which the Presbytery was constituted
with prayer. The Rev. Charles H.
Cook, who has been missionary to the
Pima Indians since 1870, was elected
moderator and Rev. John E. Fry,
clerk. After devotional services led
by Rev. J. d. Boone, of Duncan, on
Saturday morning, theregular routine
business of the Presbvtery was taken
churches were reported. to have been
organized, being the Papigo church
and the church of Duncan.
On Saturday evening very inter
esting sermon was preached by Rev.
John E. Fry of Bisbee, which ended
the proceedings of the day. Rev.
George Logic, of Douglas, preached
an able sermon Sunday morning, af-
ter which communion was admin
istered by Rev. Charles H. Cook, d.
ID. And on Sunday evening a most
eloquent sermon was preached by Rev.
H. c. Fox, D. D., of Tucson, TO the
largest congregation ever assembled
at the Presbyterian church of Clifton.
There were many turned away
for lack of room. On Monday the
s 81 he al
up again and the docket completed at
3o'clock in the afternoon. The men,
bers of the Presbytery then visited
Metcalf, returning late in the after
noon and assembled at the church in
the evening, when Rev. Charles H.
Cook told little OF his experience
among the Indians. The Rev. F. S
Herndon, missionary among the Pap
agoes, also gave a short talk. The
Presbytery then adjourned to meet at
the call of the Moderator.
The following were in attendance
at the meeting: Charles H. Cook, D.
D., Sacaton; II. G. Fox, D. D., Tucson;
j. d. Boone, Duncan; VIM. Black,
Benson; George Logic, Douglas: John
e. Fry, Bisbee; F. S. Herndon, Tucson;
r. Q. Martinez, Metcalf; and the
Synodical missionary John r. Gass, d.
d. of Albuquerque, New Mexico. The
following lay delegates were present:
GA. Kellond, Tucson: S. H. Haffly,
Douglas; J. d. Boone, Duncan; w. M.
Carsons, Morenci.
The public was invited to all the
meetings of the Presbytery and was
favored with d good attendance
throughout the entire convention,
and on Tuesday morning the ministers
departed for their homes well pleased
with Clifton and the courteous treat
ment received from all persons. AT
the closing meeting the following
resolution was passed:
RESOLVED, That the hearty
thanks of the Presbytery be extended
to the people OF Clifton in general,
to the homes in which we were SO
kindly entertained and to the pastor
and members of the First Presbyter-
ian Church for the placing of their
church at our disposal and aiding in
every way to make our stay among
them pleasant; also to the officials of
the A. & N. NJ. railway and the A. G.
company for the many courtesies ex.
tended; also to the Moderator and
clerks for their faithful work and the
Copper Era for favors extended.
GEORGE Logic,
H. G. Fox,
r. Q. MARTINEZ,
Committee.