The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-04-14


In the pastoral charge of Beverley, Tygart's
Valley and Mingo Flats churches communion
services were held last fall and they have Just
been held this spring, Rev. George NJ Fleming of
the Northern Church of Buchannon, fraternally
assisting at Beverley on April 11th.
To the Mingo Flats church there have been
added IN the past year six persons by letter and
seven by profession of faith These, with the
additions to the Tygart's Valley church and
those to Beverley reported last spring, and few
not previously reported, bring the number of
accessions within the past year to about eighty.
A considerable parrof this number came from
other churches, proving that the better Presby-
terianism is known the more does it commend
itself to the Christian consciousness at large.
In addition to this; it is pleasant to note the
baptism of thirty children within the past six
months; the increased study of the Catechism.
and the awarding of prizes to four young ladies
of the Tygart's Valley church for repeating it
memoriter; the contributions to Systematic Be
nevolence aggregating $50; the demand for
Bibles-nearly 500 worth being disposed of
the demand for the Confession of Faith the
Book Of Church Order, and the Central Presbv-
teriGn; and in general the greater interest of
the membership together with the increased IA
vor with which we are regarded by the commun-
ity at large
Lexington Presbytery has been very liberal
in its policy towards its missionary fields and
the result is apparent in the growth and per
manent foundation of the Church in places where
hitherto she has been but little known B.
Green Spring, Abingdon Presbytery
On the first day of this month, CAN fools day ~
the pastor of Green Spring congregation was
made the innocent victim of a combined raid by
some forty of his congregation, composed of men,
women, and children The inmates of the
Manse" surrendered unconditionally The
captors took peaceable possession. Sacks, bas-
kets, bundles, ct caetera, were unceremoniously
deposited in the house, kitchen, and pantry,
with as much deliberation as though each one
had been at home, The dining-room was called
into requisition, and, by magic, the long table
was loaded with substantials and dainties in
abundance and variety. Every appetite was
satisfied. After several hours spent in pleasant
social intercourse, the company retired, doubt
less experiencing comfort from the truth, +" 1t is
more blessed to give than to receive" leaving
the pastor and his family thinking this was the
most profitable and enjoyable "ApriIfooW of
which they had ever been made the victims.
A. L. HoGsHEAD.
Washington Co., Va, April 8, 1880.
Hoges Chapel, Giles Co., va.-Messrs.
Editor8,-Ths church was organized about one
year and half ago. Some four months ago
two Of our energetic young ladies conceived the
idea Of soliciting funds for the purpose of paint
ing the church. In short time eighty dollars,
the amount required for the work, was collected
And now our house of worship already reoic-
ing in its new dress, presents a neat and hand
some appearance.
just here we would embrace this opportunity
to tender our sincere thanks to the many friends
who so generously assisted us in this work.
Our little church now numbers fifteen resi-
dent members. Two were lately received on
profession Of their faith, and one by certificate
A few Sabbaths ago the interesting ordinance OF
household baptism was celebrated in this
church Others expect to unite with us soon.
One good turn deserves another Our church
is painted, and now we want to build Manse
Who will undertake the work of raising the
money? And who will contribute to it
Yours truly. WBA
IOPtT HlH, va, April z, 1880.
College Church, Hampden Sidney. va
As there has been much interest for severa
months within the bounds of the "Colleg,
church congregation, perhaps you would lik,
to know the results as thus far manifested. A,
stated IN your paper sometime ago, special anC
protracted services were held in College churcl
and College chapel, from January l1th to Jan
uary 18th, Rev. Thomas Wharey preaching dur
ing that time There were number of pro
fessed conversions. On last Saturday and Sab
bath were held the usual Sacramental services
The session received into the full communion O
the church twenty FIVE persons on examination
and one on certificate. OF the twenty FIVE al
were young persons, except two, who were hus
band and wife Seven were young ladies of tn,
families Of the church. OF the young men on,
was from the preparatory school, and fourteen
were students Of Hampden Sidney College Tn,
sacrament Of baptism was administered to 6v,
OF the number One of these is Young Bra
lillian, who, upon his return to his own country
Will probably be. engaged as teacher in th,
Campinas Institute. Rev DR.. Wbarev wa,
again present at this precious ingatherinp anc
preached with his usual acceptance We return
most heartfelt thanks to God for this blessed
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