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this union, three sons were bom, twoof whom survive. Murray Russell ofWalton. Clifford the eldest, died at theearly age of fourteen years.She was a life time resident ofWalton and a faithful, consistentmember of the Reformed Presybterianchurch. She was active in the W. C. T.U. and other Christian circles.Greatly do we miss her in our W. M.S'. where she was always present, unless unavoidably detained. In spite ofher nearing eighty-two years she wasone of our most active and esteemedmembers.It is not possible to denyour regretthat we no longer have her presenceand influence as one of our number,yet we can only bless the Lord that Hegave her to us.The fragrance of Christ was in thelife of this child of His and was strongproof to the truth and value of her testimony.She will be remembered especially bythose of our ministers who enjoyed thehospitality of her home during a presynodicmeeting, several years ago andby many other who found refreshmentduring the summer months at Russell'sWayside Rest. Orlean M. RobbGENEVAThe Junior Society held a social inthe Sabbath School Room of the churchduring which the followingofficers wereelected: President, John Fallon;Vice-President, David Hemphill; Treasurer,Roberta McNaughton; and Secretary,Robert Montini. At this same meetingDavid Willson, a recent graduate fromthis group, was presented with an attractive gift.On June 21 another son was born intothe David Metheny family. He has beennamed Carey Brainerd.Mr. C. Brainerd Metheny has had theunique and delightful experience of visiting at Mersine, Turkey, an earlyCovenanter Mission built by his father.There he had the opportunity of meeting manywho remembered both hissister, Evangeline, and his father. Hevisited also the mission fields at Latakiaand Cyprus, where he witnessed theclosing of the Girls' School. He enjoyedhis fellowship with the W. W. Wiers.He is touring manyother places as well.During the last two weeks of Juneour Daily Vacation Bible School washeld under the supervision of our pastor,the Rev. Mr. Robert Tweed. Those whotaught were Mrs. J. M. Robb, KathleenAiken, Mrs. Ernest Lathom, SojaHudak, Mrs. Hudak, Mrs. W. G. Dodds,Kay McCready, Sylvia Montini, JimMcCready and David Willson. Thosewho spoke in closing exercise were Mrs.62J. G. Vos, Dr. J. B. Willson, Mrs. C. M.Patterson and Mrs. George Coleman.A second Daily Vacation Bible Schoolunder the same supervision was held onGeneva Hill. The teachers there wereMary Lou Swager, Jim McCready Mrs.Helen Harvey, Mrs. W. S. McCreadyand Sylvia Montini. Kay McCreadytaught two periods and Mrs. C. M. Patterson conducted the closing exercises.THIRD CHURCH OFTHE COVENANTERS OFPHTLADELPHIA, PA.Thirty-three Third Church folks travelled to the home of Elder and Mrs.George J. Fisher in Merchantville, N. J.on Saturday, June 4th, for the Junemissionary Society Meeting. The highlights of the meeting included a veryilluminating detailed report of thePresbyterial held in Florida, by MissIsabel Crawford; devotions led by Mrs.George W. Price; reading of a mostinteresting letter from The David Hansen's in Japan copies of which will bemimeographed and given to those whocould not be present. Mrs. Harry Mullenoffered to mimeograph another letteralso received from Hussein H. Memour,a former student of our AmericanAcademy in Lornaca, Cypress, who testified to the powerful influence of theChristian teaching he received therewhich resulted in his conversion fromthe Moslem faith and his decision tobecome a Missionary to his own people.Miss Jane McCleary closed the meetingwith prayer,rememberingall of ourMissions before the throne of Grace andparticularly The Boyles. The Spears;the Hansen's; The Misses Huston andLynn, who will soon be a united forcefor Christ in Japan. After the meetingall went out into the garden where tables were ready for the picnic supper,which was followed by a Psalm-sing,led by Mr. Walter McClay. At dusk allre-entered the livingroom and wereentertained by movies taken and shownby Elder John McClay. Clothing, hatand hairstyles of ten and fifteen yearsago evoked many laughs and comments;and the recent colored movies taken atthe Social for the Spears showed thebeautifully decorated tables and thehappy Spear family in the midst of theshower of gifts "Santa and his Helpers"had given them.In the absence of our minister due tohis attendance at Synod on Sabbath,June 12th, the Children's Day Programwas given under the supervision of Mrs.R. J. Crawford, Sr. The offering wasdesignated for the White Lake CampFund, used to help defray expenses forour Sabbath School children to attendcamp. Seventeen boys and girls areeligible to go.The Sabbath following his returnfrom Synod, Mr. Price gave an interesting account of the meetings and discussions.A large basket of beautiful flowerswas placed before the puplit on Father'sDay by Mr.and Mrs. Thomas Armstrong Jr., in memory of Elder ThomasArmstrong, whose death occurredseveral months ago.The last Wednesday of June found alarge and earnest prayer group petitioning our Lord for His blessing on theKingdom Work being carried on throughour church at home and abroad. Sincereintersessory prayers were made in behalfof Mrs. Frank Masterson who was toundergo surgery early in July. Also forMr. and Mrs. Frank Maute who were illand for Miss Anna Taylor who is awaiting admission to a Home near Philadelphia. Prayer meeting were recesseduntil September.About 70 happy boys and girls withparents and friends enjoyed the annualS. S. picnic on June 25, at Willow GrovePark.We rejoiced to have Mrs. Finley M.Wilson in her accustomed place on theSabbath, June 26, after an absence ofthree months.Mr. Robert J. Crawford, Sr. has returned from an extensive southern tripand Mrs. Crawford from a visit withher neices in Northern New Jersey.The June meeting of Session was heldat the home of Mr. Joseph M. Steele.We miss the Frank Haussman Familywho spend the summer away from Phila.LOS ANGELESWe are rejoicing in the arrival of ourpastor, R. Paul Robb, and he occupiedthe puplit June 26th. We are lookingforward to working with .him and arethankful that God has led him to takeup the work here. We are also verygrateful for the splendid leadership ofDr. E. G. Russell the past two years andappreciate hishelpfulness during thetime we have been without a regularpastor. We are happy that Mr. and Mrs.Russell are remaining with us as weenjoy their fellowship.We are glad to welcome Dr. and Mrs.Esmond Smith and little daughter backinto the fellowship of our congregationafter a year's stay in Cincinnatti. Dr.Smith is now with the Childrens' Hospital in Los Angeles.A very successful D. V. B. S. has beencompleted under the efficient leadershipof Mrs. Arthur Russel and her staff offineteachers and assistants and Dr.Russell as taxi driver. "Sailing withChrist"was the theme and materialused and onThursday evening, July 7th,the church was filled with parents towitness the good program when theCOVENANTER WITNESS