of God.

Saturday A.M. was largely spent in the able and effective presentation
of the topic, "The Holy Spirit, His Personality and Work," by Rev. R.B.
Johns, of Nashville. We agreed to carry the discussion further on our
knees before God. Saturday P.M. nine young men were examined for
licensure to preach. With few exceptions, their intelligent answers and
general clearness of thought were creditable indeed. These young men
belong to different college classes. They have taken instruction in
theology with Prof. Bennett, at times crowded in between regular work in
their classes. With these was Brother J.D. Pettigrew, a former Fisk
student, who returned recently from Paris, Texas, to be ordained. His
examination was conducted with something of scrutiny, and it was
apparent that a clear head, studious mind and consecrated heart afford
reason to expect for him a useful career. He seems devoted and
teachable.

Sunday at eleven A.M. Prof. Bennett gave the sermon from "I magnify mine
office." Then followed the solemn act of ordination. Rev. Jos. E. Smith,
H.S. Williams, Prof. Bennett, and B.A. Imes, the latter offering the
prayer, laid their hands on the kneeling brother's head and "set him
apart for the ministry." All present seemed impressed with the solemn
ceremony. The afternoon brought us to the Lord's table. Five young
people were taken into the church.

At night a service of song led by Prof. Spence and his "sweet singers,"
together with addresses by Rev. George Smith, President Cravath, Rev.
Eugene A. Johnson and B.A. Imes closed the delightful day and another
meeting of the Central South.