The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1879-08-13

The Southern Churchman says: The late
Bishop Wilmer, of the Diocese of Louisiana, an
nounced that during the twelve years of his epis-
copate, he received into our communion over
400 Romanists Two Of our younger parishes in
New York city, not over four years old and of
respectable numbers, are formed entirely of the
same converts. Three years ago st Joseph's
church, at Rome n. Y, was formed of fifty fam
lilies who came in body from Romanism, and
asked admission to our Church and they now
remain absolutely faithful
Bishop Whittle preached to-day Aug 9TH at
Big Lick and confirmed four persons. All the
services were conducted in admirable spirit. His
remarks to the candidates for confirmation were
worthy to be printed in golden letters and hung
in the chamber of every Christian. The sermon
was from the parable of the sower, and was a
simple earnest yet powerful presentation of
gospel truth
The organization of the Berean Presbyterian
colored church in this city, was an occasion which
assembled large number of Christians Of all de-
nominations In the discourse, DR.. Palmer
showed how the whole system of Presbyterian
belief flows from the sentiment which exalts God
and humbles the pride of man. Every one of
our doctrines may be submitted to this test. An
address was delivered by Rev. Christopher Hunt,
the PASTORS. W. Presbyterian.
AYYIvERsARY.-The largest and most flourish
ing Presbyterian church for the colored people
in the city of Philadelphia is the Central Presby
terian church, on Lombard street below Ninth,
and of which Dr. ]. B. Reeve, very faithful,
wise, scholarly man, is pastor. The church late
ly celebrated its thirty-ff anniversary, and
with much enthusiasm and interest. DR.. Reeve,
the pastor, presided, and the church was finely
decorated The choir gave excellent music, and
elder Robert Jones read sketches of the deceased
elders of the church. This is the strongest Pres
byterian church which has been built up by the
colored people in the city, and it is very wisely
administered.-Pre8byterian.
PEORIA Calvary church, of which Rev John
Weston is pastor, now the largest church in that
city-there are but two or three larger churches
in the Synod of Illinois Central-is the outgrowth
of mission Sabbath School organized about
twelve years ago. 1t has recently dedicated a
new church edihce costing about $4,000 Pres
ident Gregory, of Lake Forest, preached the ded-
icatory sermon. The church now numbers about
three hundred and seventy-fve members. 1t
sustains four mission Sabbath Schools (which are
to become churches) besides its home school.
KANSAS CITY.-The First church, under the
pastorate of Rev. Samuel B. Bell, D. D., is en-
joying prosperity. At the last two communions
forty two persons were received.
The Sunday School of the First Reformed
church in Reading, Pa, claims o.be the largest
school of its denomination Reformed Church in
the United States) 1t has II officers, 81 teach
ers, and 659 scholars; total, 728. The average
attendance for the past year was as follows: Of
fcers, 13; teachers 53 scholars 537i total, 603.
The school was organized in 1919.
The Congregational church at Falls Church,
Va, was organized in 1876 with twenty-f five
members 1t has at the present time forty one
MEMBERS it is in fourishing condition, and
has been selfsupporting from the first. Its
members ale active, and they sustain mission
church and Sabbath School at a small place call
ed Merifeld This is one of the three Congrega-
tional churches of Virginia. Of the other two
one is located at Herndon, and one, colored, at
Hampton Roads.