NEWS AND ITEMS FROM THE CHURCHES.
Macon, Ga.—Rev. Stanley E. Lathrop, who was graduated eight years ago from the Chicago Theological Seminary, commenced pastoral work at Macon, December 1st. He writes: “I am quite agreeably surprised with everything thus far. I shall do the best I can for this people, with God’s help.”
Marietta, Ga.—The school prospers, and, with two other schools, is exerting a marked influence on the people. The Sunday-school and literary society are both doing good work.
Marion, Ala.—Rev. Geo. E. Hill writes: “Our church has received from the Sunday-school at Weymouth, Mass., Colton’s large missionary map, and I have had the pleasure of introducing my people to a view of the world—the field of missions. They propose to contribute monthly to the cause. Our Sunday-school is filling up.”
Montgomery, Ala.—Rev. Flavel Bascom, D.D., who commenced work for the winter December 1st, writes: “My first impressions are very favorable. My heart is drawn out toward the people, and I expect to enjoy my work for them very much.”
Selma, Ala.—Rev. C. B. Curtis has gone from Burlington, Wis., to the charge of the church here.
Shelby, Ala.—A Congregational church was organized October 10th, by Rev. G. W. Andrews, of the Theological Department of Talladega College, consisting of twenty-one members (twelve men and nine women). Rev. J. D. Smith, a graduate of Talladega Theological Department, is pastor.