The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1876-05-24

great pecunary Distress are erecting excellent me-
: houses of worship. Such things as these and tn
quiet workings of the ladies missionary societie
that In several cases gave two or three times a
much as all the rest of the congregation to thi
cause, show that outward trials need not stay tn
: progress of our church when the people have
mind to work
Presbytery will hold its next Fall meeting il
Union, on the 18th Of October. NJ. L. L.
Rev E. O. Gusrrant has received call from Mt
Sterling church, Ky.
Rev. ]. D. Mcclntocks Post Office address is
changed from Huntington, w, Va, to Columbus,
Miss.
Second Presbyterian church. in this city, at its re-
cent communion, received nine members on pro-
tesslon OF faith, and seven by certificate.
At the Third Presbyterian church in this city,
four persons were received last Ssbbath-two by
certificate and two on profession.
Rev. ]. M. Clymsr feels much encouraged in his
labOrs at Piedmont and Keyser. The membership
at Heyser has doubled itself during the past year.
Rev. Samuel McCuns, pastor of the Presbyterian
church at Mcdowell, Highland county, Va. was
married in ireland on the 9th of April, to Miss
Annie Simpson, sister of Rev. McDuff Simpson, of
Staunton, and returned to this country last week.
Anchorage. Ky.-The ladies' of the Presbyterian
church, assisted by some of the ladies of Louisville,
cleared about five hundred dollars by their enter
tainment which followed the ceremonies of the lay
ing OF the corner stone of the Orphanage.
Convention of Elders-A A Hardin publishes
a card IN the North Carolina Presbyterian. saying
that, if ten sessions request it, meeting of elders
and deacons in Concord Presbytery will be held in
July next Those wishing it are requested to con-
fer with Prot Richard Sterling, Mocksville, Davie
county, N. Z.
Rev. DR.. ]. T Lsftwich, of Atlanta. Ca, at the
close OF the sermon on the morning of May 7th,
announced his determination, with the consent of
his Presbytery, to accept the call from the Presby
terrain church OF Lexington, Va. He does so sor-
rowiully, only because duty seems to demand it,
The case OF the Lexington church, he says,
strong last October, has grown stronger every
week that has elapsed. " THE keenest pain which
my separation from this charge can ever occasion,
will be felt by myself On your part the tie to be
severed, Is the tie that binds you to an Individual
while on mine the bonds are as numerous as the |
members OF this large charge and strong as the |
cords of living heart" Dr. Leftwich spoke un.
der deep emotion, which was fully shared by the !
church, and there was scarcely dry eye in the |
house, Christian Observer.
Huntsrsvils Church, N. C-Rev. W. E. Nell.
wal1e Ct this church communicates the following
cheering intelligence: Oar communion season has
Just closed. | was assisted by Rev. j. j. Kennedy
and Rev. Glasgow whose efficient services were
duly appreciated. The weather was in the main
beautiful the attendance large, and at the close of
his precious season it was my privilege to announce
hat twenty one additions had been received eight
u these on certificate from neighboring Presbyte-
lan aud Methodist Episcopal churches and thir
cen on examination.-N0rh Carolina Presbute.
IAN.
Rev. Henry B. Blake has resumed his missionary
york among the colored people in connection with
ne Presbytery of Wilmington He will spend the
month OF May in Wilmington and the vicinity,
nd the warm months in the North, making friends
nd increasing the facilities for the work. He has
romlses OF sympathy and assistance from pastors
nd members of Congregational and Presbyterian
nd Reformed churches, who sympathize with
southern Christians in their Efforts to save the
crushing We bespeak for him and his work the
Vmpathy aud assistance of our people.-North
}drottRd Presbyterian /,
Rev. G W. Lsyburn and Mrs A T Graybin.-Mrs.
randolph writes from China to the Missionary.
was shocked to see an account of the death .
{ your old companion in the mission field, Rev.
!. W. Leyburn. Had hoped he would yet be
pared to do great work for Greece. But the :
NIL OF Him who "holdeth the stars in His right
and, was to take him awav to shine 10 His firm.
ment forever and ever. FJr doubtless many he I
as turned to righteousness; and many will be stir
ed up by his last appeal it be hopgt. TO +
Nv up the work so nobly begun at his advanced
&c.
Mrs Graybill's active service, and triumphant .
cath has impressed many. These vacated places =
AXE powerful appeal to the whole Church, to
ut forth their Efforts at once and energeticaly in
ehalf of those perishing for lack OF KNOWLEDGE r
hen when the great work is accomplished we can 9
] unite in one hymn of praise, that the kingdoms
the world have become the kingdoms of Christ
lr Lord. My mind cannot grasp the joyful n
loughts. What a glorious destiny awaits US all
IS contemplation ought to make our daily trials
nd cares, as nothing to be thought Of
The Southern Baptist Convention, after most
and agreeable session, dj1urned in q
on the 18Th, to meet next year in New Q
rleans.
The Eighty-fr Annual Council of the Diocese of
irglnla was held in St. Paul church, Alexandria,
st week. A large number of lsity and clergy ,
ere in attendance. 3
Mission Stations near Stanton. The Spectator
VS. y
AT Bolivar Missions, a few miles east of Staun-
IN, on last Sabbath afternoon, communion services
ere held by Rev. VIM L Baker, assisted by Rev.
7. L. Richardson and i've members were added
the church. O
At Waddell's Mission, few miles south of .
taunton, on last Sabbath afternoon, a sermon was
reached by Rev. Mr. Monroe of North Carolina
These Missions are under the auspices of the
lrst Presbyterian church." &