The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-10-28
Indian Missions The November number of tn


Missionary says:
"A letter from Mr. Lloyd, of Choctaw Mission
of 9th of September, mentions that there was more
than ordinary religious interest at Bennington, and
that he had heard of still deeper and wider religi
oas feeling at Doggy Depot, of the particulars of
which, however, be had not yet been informed.
| There had also been much sickness and number
of deaths in the vicinity of Bennington. Mr.. Bal.
entine writes from the Cherokee country, that the
attendance upon preaching al. the Church near
where he liv9d had been, bette9 than usual, and
that its membership had increased to the number
of twenty"
Rev. DR.. Brooks and the Synod Of Missouri.
| Christian Observer says:
"Dr. Brooks resigned bis position as Stated
Clerk and appropriate resolutions were passed ex-
pressive of their thanks for his services and high
appreciation OF him as q man and minister. The
Dr. has not yet severed his connection formally
with the Synod, but it is supposed he will do so
ere long, to stand independent with his church for
the present All the illusions which were made
| to him we're of the tenderest and most respectful
character and showed that were he to see fit to re-.
sumo his place in the Synod, he would be most
cordially welcomed by the whole body.
Mexico, Missouri, and its Church.-Mexico is a
young and Furnishing city of four or FIVE thousand
people, and growing rapidly, The Presbyterian
church numbers about one hundred aud fifty mem
bers. Rev. DR.. Lacy, formerly pastor at Frank
fort, is the PASTOR and seems to be greatly respect
ed and beloved by his charge and the people Of the
city generally, SO far as | could learn The con-
gregations which attended upon the preaching
during the Synod, were very large and solemn
DIR. Lacy is doing good work. not only In this city
but also in the destitute fields around it, of which
there are so many and so promising. | cannot for
bear to speak of the excellent singing in the SER
vices here. One of the things which contributed
largely to it, was the fact that list of twenty four
hymns was printed on card and half dozen
placed in every pew; SO that the whole congrega
ton sang, as the preacher always selected one of
them.-COr Christian Observer.
Piedmont Church Franklin county, Va There was
protracted meeting held at this church, com
mencng on the first Sunday in August and con-
tiuuing one week. The services we're conducted
mainly by the Rev: VIM. 81. Matthews, assisted
by the Rev. j. K Harris and Rev. j. A. Graves,
the stated supply in charge of the congregation
1t pleased the Lord to bless his preached word,
and there was precious revival of religion. Elev
en- persons professed faith in Jesus five of whom
have joined the church, and others will do So
The pleasure OF the meeting was much enhanced
by the fact that some families, who lived at dis
lance, camped on the ground, and kept a table
free to ALL and because the families in the neigh
borhood entertained persons living at distance
from the church. The church is greatly encour
aged at this evidence that the Lord has not for
saken them. They have lately purchased AMOR
gan, and have made arrangements to repair the
church, Christian Observer.
Festivals at Natural Bridge, Va.-The Presbyte-
rian Festival for the benefit OF High Bridge church
was unusually successful Although the ladies
had made large preparations for the occasion,
which by the way were arranged with much taste,
they were unable to meet the demands of their
liberal patrons; they were literally bought out, and
had nothing left but their own charms. Net pro-
ceeds about S265; which has been devoted to the
improvement of the Manse, the Church, and other
practical purposes for the benefit of the congrega
tion.-Lecngton Gazette.
Missionary Meeting in Mobile. The Presbyte
rians of Mobile expected to have a missionary
meeting on Sabbath night, the 18TH before the de-
parture of Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart for China. Rev.
DR.. j. L. Wilson was in the city, and ne and Mr..
Stuart we're expected to address the meeting
The Mobile Presbyterians will soon be represented
on Missionary ground, and we doubt not they will
be stirred up to new zeal for this great cause.
Rev. Dr. wills of Atlanta, Ca, at the request Of
the students of the Columbia Theological Semi
nary, delivered an address before them last We'd
nesday night on the elements OF success in the pull
pit. His counsels were we'll fitted to benefit his
hearers and his references to the history of the
Seminary while he was astudent here were touch
Ing In very high degree. -Southern Presbyterian.
Rev. Robert P. Kerr was installed pastor of the
church at Lexington, Mo-. on the llth inst. The
services of the occasion we're conducted by Rev. j.
E. Wheeler, of Sedalia, the only one of the COM
mittee appointed for. the purpose who could be
present. 5a ~
Keaohi, La.-Rev C. Harrington has recently
held series of meetings, which were greatly bless
ed of God in the conversion of seventeen persons,
and the good work is still in progress. deep So
emnity pervades the whole community.
Rev. R. c. Graham Post Office address has been
changed from Pass Christian, to Nesbit Depot,
Mississippi O.. 1901 Oh 1890