FLORENCE, ALA.—Mr. L. C. Anderson reports the attendance on church services good, and one member received on profession at his last visit. ABBEVILLE, LA.—The church has been holding special meetings, crowded every night. Two have been received to membership; others are under deep conviction. Rev. Charles E. Smith is the pastor. MEMPHIS, TENN.—A genuine interest is manifested in the teachings of God’s word, and a higher standard of personal godliness sought. “The question, how to utilize the combined power of the Church for its own unification and enlargement, is discussed in the prayer-meetings with growing frequency, and manifestly deepening interest. The church has passed in safety and triumph through its financial straits, deficiencies have been made up, current expenses provided for, and a small surplus is on hand for the summer demands.” * * * * * ITEMS FROM THE SCHOOLS. CHARLESTON, S. C.—The Avery Normal Institute held its thirteenth anniversary April 17th. The school numbers 294. The pupils were examined in Natural Philosophy, Grammar, Arithmetic, Botany, Physiology, Spelling, Mental Arithmetic, History, Latin, Grammatical Analysis, Reading, Geography, Algebra, Writing, etc.; and an exhibition was held the following day, with music and recitations, to the great delight of a large assembly. MACON, GA.—The school building was dedicated, with the chapel, March 24. There are three rooms occupying the ground floor of the building. The large one will seat 110 pupils; the smaller, or recitation-rooms, twenty-five or thirty each. The whole building is lighted with gas and heated by a furnace. Mr. Harrington writes:—“We are credited by the people of the city—by the white people, especially—with having the prettiest chapel and school-rooms in the State.” FORSYTH, GA.—School-house built last year—“a two-story building, without a chimney, plastering, or even laths.” Occupied since February last. Attendance good. “A deep concern about the most familiar truths of the Bible has led to a short lecture every morning,” by Mr. Jackson, the teacher. That the young people can only stay in school two or three months at a time, is the greatest drawback. The white people are very kind, and respond generously to every call for aid. CUTHBERT, GA.—There has been going on for over two weeks a glorious revival. Nearly all the pupils of the school are converted; all of the highest class but one, and that one an inquirer. Three ministers are attending school regularly. A reading-room has been opened. Mr. Wright divides his efforts between the two (Methodist and Baptist) Sunday-schools of the place. FORT VALLEY, GA.—The day-school is improving by degrees. The Sunday-school is growing rapidly. The cold weather has prevented many from coming out, but the prospect is that very soon the school will be crowded. A small sum is in hand, with which to purchase catechisms and lesson-papers.