NASHVILLE.
First Church - Pastor Burrows preached to good congregations. Splendid services. One received by letter, one for baptism and one under watchcare.Central - Pastor Lofton preached to fine congregations. 335 in S.S.
Third - Pastor Golden preached at both hours. One baptized. Pastor returned from a meeting in Franklin, Ky.
Edgefield - Pastor Rust preached to wonderful congregations. Five received by letter, three for baptism and four conversions.
North Edgefield - Pastor Sherman preached to good audiences. 172 in S. S. Pastor reports a good time with his former charge at Culleoka.
Immanuel - Pastor Ray preached at both hours. Very encouraging day. One received for baptism.
Centennial - Pastor Stewart preached to fine congregations. 104 in S.S.
Howell Memorial - Pastor Howse preached to fairly good congregations. 93 In S. S.
Line street - Bro. Dortch preached in the morning. Good Interest. Preached at night at Rains Avenue. 62 in S. S. Work encouraging.
Mt. Zion (col.) - Pastor Mason preached in the morning and Rev. Wells at night. Good audiences. Two received by letter. 102 in S.S.
Bro. S. M. Gupton reports a good time at the close of his work at Knob Creek.
Bro. VanNess returned from Atlanta. Preached at College Park, Ga., at the morning hour.
__________ CHATTANOOGA, First Church - Pastor Brougher preached to a full house in the morning. Dr. Folk lectured at night to a packed house on Mormonism. Two received for baptism, three by letter and one by experience. 291 in S.S.
Central - Dr. Folk preached in the morning and the pastor at night. One profession and one received for baptism. Meeting begins, Dr. Acree of Clarksville assisting the pastor.
East Chattanooga - Pastor Martin preached in the morning and Bro. Oury at night. Good congregations. One received by letter and one by baptism.
Hill City - Pastor LaFerry preached at both hours. Fine day.
Second - Pastor Davis preached at both hours. 187 in S.S. 65 in Mission S.S.
The Conference was delighted to have Dr. Folk present.
__________ KNOXVILLE.
First Church - Pastor Egerton preached at both hours. One addition by letter. 364 in S.S. Missionary address by Pastor Murrell of the Third Church on Friday evening before tHe B. Y. P. U.
Bell Ave. - Pastor Thomas preached at both hours. Two additions by letter. 107 in S.S.
Third - Pastor Murrell preached at both hours. 167 in S.S.
Second - Pastor Jeffries preached at both hours. 276 in S.S.
Centennial - Pastor Snow preached at both hours. Two approved for baptism and one baptized, 420 in S.S.
__________ MEMPHIS.
First Church - Pastor preached at both hours. Good congregations. One received by letter.Central - Pastor preached at both hours. Good S.S. Three received by letter.
Rowan - Pastor preached at both hours. Good day. One received since last report.
Trinity - Pastor preached in the morning. One received by baptism, two under watchcare. Rev. W. E. Parks preached at night.
Rev. S. A. Wilson preached at Love Station. Good day.
__________ JACKSON.
First Church - Pastor Haywood preached to good congregations at both hours. Large S.S.Second - Pastor Inman had good day, preaching to good congregations.
Highland Avenue - Rev. H. L. Martin, one of the brightest young men in the University, preached in the morning.
__________ We had delightful services at Galloway yesterday, morning and night. Congregations good, and the outlook quite favorable for a successful year's work. I have accepted the care of the Galloway and Germantown Baptist Churches for this year, each taking half of my time. This will be my third year at Germantown.
W. J. F. Allen Germantown, Tenn., Jan. 22, 1900.
__________ Yesterday was a fine day at Sylvia. Five united with the church by letter from North Edgefield. House full at night and fine attention. Another new store opened since my last visit. I preach there now twice each month. Collection yesterday for State Missions. Pray for the saints at Sylvia.
W. D. Turnley. Clarksville, Tenn., Jan. 22, 1900.
__________ We had a flue meeting at Bishopville Church. Pastor N. S. Moon began preaching on the second night in this mouth and preached up to the night of the 10th. The church was revived and the community aroused. There were 24 bright conversions and 11 approved for baptism. Seven earnest enquirers were left at the altar. Brethren, pray for us. To God be all the glory. Bro. Moon to a faithful pastor.
Heiskell, Tenn. - J. N. Bishop. __________ Sunday. January 14th, was a splendid day at Trenton-street. The pastor preached at both services. Very large congregations. Many were turned away at the evening service for lack of room. There were 207 in S.S. The special meetings continue with much interest. A number have professed faith in Christ. Several have renewed their allegiance to God. The church has been greatly revived.
Harriman, Tenn. - Spencer Tunnell.
__________ Please request prayer through your paper that God's blessing may rest upon our effort in an evangelistic campaign to be conducted in Christ Church, Westminster Bridge Road, London, England, beginning Feb. 18th. Very many of your readers I know and they know me. The famous London preacher. Rev. F. B. Meyer, M. A. is pastor of this church. I hope to visit Tennessee soon again.
Notthigham, Eng. - Geo. Robt. Cairns.
__________ One month ago the brethren of Sharon Baptist Church drove their wagons and teams Into my yard and walked into my house and relieved it of all its contents and drove away. My wife and I followed after them to see what they did. In one hour they drove up to a new house and relieved themselves of their burdens and introduced us to our new home. The night following I began a series of meetings at Sharon, being assisted part of the time by Revs. Ridden, Dowell and Brickey. The meeting resulted in the conversion of 20 persons, 21 additions to church, with more to follow. Among the converts was one anti-Christ. On the 11th of December, at the home of the bridesmaid, in the presence of several guests, Prof. S. S. Hill and Miss Mary J. Calliway were united in the holy bonds of matrimony, the writer officiating. The presents were numerous and useful. May the Lord bless and prosper them through life.
B. L. Stanfill. Stanfill. Tenn.
__________ In response to President Henderson's suggestion that we raise the proposed endowment between June, 1900 and 1901,1 for one express my hearty approval, and with it pledge myself to do all I can to warrant its success. We can raise it so easily if we only try. I have been a close observer of the needs of the college during the nine years I have lived in Mossy Creek. I know of the sacrifices made by Bro. Henderson and his co-workers. I know much of the financial struggles through which the college has passed, and I do think this coming year a very favorable time to place Carson and Newman on a solid foundation. Brethren, speak out all along the line and don't confine it to East T Tennessee. Let brethren beyond the mountains in the fertile region of Middle Tennessee come to our aid and enjoy a part of the blessings that would follow such a measure. Now while our efficient and much esteemed President is in Washington preparing himself for still greater usefulness, let us be laying up something and have it ready for his return. God will bless our gifts. Let every Baptist determine to share it.
S.S. Hale. Mossy Creek, Tenn.
========= [From the Baptist and Reflector January 25, 1900 p. 5. On-line edition. Scanned and formatted by Jim Duvall.]
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