The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-07-01
CENTRAL PRESB Y T E R [ A n :.

Westminster College, Fulton, Mo.-The w. y.
Presbyterian says that at the close OF the COM
mencement exercises, before dismlsslng the au,
dlence, the venerable President Rice announced
his resignation. He will remain in Fulton In pas
toraI care of the church which has just enjoyed
under his labors, the most remarkable revival we
have ever known, and in charge OF candidates for
the ministry, as their instructor IN theology.
Though the college is to be deprived OF his servl-
ces In the very arduous and responsible position ne
has occupied for six years. yet while congratula-
ting him on his well earned release from onerous
duties, congratulate the institution and the Syn
cd that students are still to erjoy his presence
and ministry and theological instructions. In com
pance with his wishes, the Board OF Trustees con-
sented to his retiring, paid him tribute OF thanks
and atfectonate regard and desired that, so Tar as
would suit his health and engagements, he would
instruct the Senior class in Moral Science,
DR.. Rice's vacant chair was not llled. But,
throughout the State the announcement Will be
hailed, as it was in Fulton by the citizens and stu
dents, that the Board reappointed DIR. Fisher to
the Chair he formerly occupied so long and so eff,
ciently-the Chair of Latin Language and Lltera-
ture. They also designated DIR. Fisher as Presl-
dent pro tenn, investing him with the authority
and imposing upon him the responsibilities OF Pres
ident
Danville Theological seminary.-At the June
meeting of the Board of Directors OF this institu
ton, Rev. n L. Rice, d. d., was again elected to
the Char of Didactic and Polemic Theology; Rev
G. D. Archibald, D. D., was elected to the Chan
of Church Government and Pastoral Theology
and Rev. John s. Hays, d. D., to the Chair Of
Ecclesiastical History. With Dr. Yerkes at pre-
sent occupying the Chair Of Biblical Literature
and Exegetical Theology, these appointments give
the Seminary full Faculty 1t is understood
that the Professors elect will all accept, and that
the Seminary will be oneued for the annual session
in September next.-Kentuchy Presbyterian.
Pine Street Chapel, St. Louis. MO.-The delightful
harmony, the spiritual and numerical growth, the
cheerful liberality the christian activity of the
Pine Street Church are noteworthy, and demand
Acknowledgement to Him whose favor rests sc
singularly upon DR.. Rutherford and his flock
$50 forward is the motto of the Pine Stree
pastor and people. And so, besides their ready
and generous assistance to every good cause, anc
sent place of worship, they have taken steps Il
erect chapel, for Sunday School and mission
purposes, on their eligible lot corner of Pine
street and Grand Avenue. The necessary funds
have been provided, and a chapel neat and htly
arranged will be built immediatey.-O. s Pres
byterldn.
Fifty-fve Years.-At the close of sermon
preached by Bishop Johns of Virginia, IN thu
chapel of the theological Seminary, June 18th, he
remarked that he could not forbear saying thai
this Sunday was the 6fty-ffth anniversary Of BIZ
ministry 1t has been his privilege, during hi
long ministry to commend the Saviour to his fel
low-meD and he prayed, that those present, whC
were preparing for the ministry, might be more
successful than he had been in winning souls t
Christ.