The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1874-06-24
geligluns guteIligente.
FROM THE SOUTHERN STATES.


Rev. DR.. Read Of this city, delivered the Bac
calaureate sermon Sunday night at the East Ten
nessee University at Knoxville.
Rev. W. F. V. Bartlette, formerly of Rodney
Miss, finds that it is beneficial to his health t
move frequently from place to place and this b.
is enabled to do by supplying pulpits. He is nov
supplying pulpit In New York city. His healtl
is improving fast, aud by tall he hopes to be en-
tirely well.- Christian Observer.
The North Carolina Presbyterian says 9Th,
health OF the editor lmperauvely demanding alb
soute rest and recreation, he left this week for
short trip to the mountains. Our columns viii
not lack Tor editorial matter, one or two brethren
having promised to send 10 their contributions
The Mission Band at the Augusta Female Semi
nary, Stanton, Va, has raised a sufficient amount
during the last scholastic term to send one lady
missionary to China Who will initiate this noble
example?
Installation. Rev. Geo. s. Roudebush was in
stalled pastor of the Presbyterian Church at Crys
tai Springs, Miss, on Sunday May 3lst, by com
mittee of the Presbytery Of Mississippi.
Rev. Join Hunter D. D., of jackson, preached
charge to the pastor, Rev. j. Woodbridge presid-
ed and gave the charge to the people.
Nearly COmpleted-A postscript from Rev. A.
D. Madeira, pastor of our church in Kansas City,
informs us that their new house of worship ap-
proaches completion. He says-"We are about
getting into our audience room. We shall have
one of the most tasteful church edfces in the
Southern Assembly. 20. s. Presbyterian.
Rev. P. P. Flournoy, of Eizabethtown, Ky., who
is in the city on visit to his friends after his re.
turn from the General Assembly, supplied the pull
pit of Dr. Hoge's church on last Sabbath, both
morning and afternoon, In manner very accepta-
BILE to the congregation.
Installation of Rev. Joseph Evans-0n the 10th
inst, the committee appUfated to install Rev JOS
Evans pastor of ST. Paul's church, N. Carolina,
performed that duty A large and interesting con.
eregation we're there TO enjoy the services and to
greet their pastor affect onatey after the charges
were delivered and opportunity was afforded. The
Rev. Archibald Baker was the only member of the
committee present, the others being prevented it
is supposed by sickness, consequently all the work
devolved on him.
On Sunday, 18th. inst MeSsrs. S. D. Gilmore, J.
F. Seebert, S. r. Moore and Robert McCown
were ordained deacons of New Monmouth church.
Thu services were very solemn and impressive and
we're witnessed with deep interest by quite a large
egation-LecingtOH Gazette.
Installation Services at HARDWOOD Church, Va
The lst Sabbath of this month was an occasion of
great interest to the people OF this little flock and
to all who we're present
A committee OF East Hanover Presbytery were
present with them to install their pastor elect Rev.
j. 9. Painter, and the large and attentive congre-
CATION assembled evinced the interest felt in the
community in this act
The sermon was preached by Rev. George L.
Petrie, of Petersburg, from Matt. xxx: %. The
Rev. VIM. n Scott then proposed the constitu.
tional questions and delivered the charge to the
pastor and people. Many eyes were dim with emo.
ton during these services and the hearty grasping
of his hand which followed from both members
and outsiders showed how largely brother Painter
has won his way into the affections of his people,
1t was the privilege OF the newly made pastor on
this occasion to welcome into the church five per-
sons. May this be but the first fruits Of large
ingathering during his ministry there The ser
vices were then fifty closed with the celebration of
the Lords Supper.
Though one of our weak country churches, the
at HARDWOOD is we think decidedly en-
There is much harmony and peace
within, and large outside element encouraging
and inviting faithful labor,