The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-01-28
VOL. 15---NO. 26.

Inc Board OF Deacons of the First Presbyte.-
ran church of Wilmington, n. c.. have pre-
pared and published through the treasurer, Mr..
James Sprunt, an official exhibit of receipts and
expenditures during the year 1879 The total
amount received and expended is $50 794 So
This includes a special collection of Sl4.652. bv
which the debt which had been hanging over
the church for years was fully paid, and $79S
required for erecting new lightning rod amt
repairing the church spire. The contributions
OF the church to benevolent causes general and
local are included in part only. The excep-
tons being large amounts forwarded directly to
our Assembly treasurer by one or more indivi.
duals, and the contributions of the Ladies Mis-
sonary Society of the church which did not pass
through the hands of the treasurer. The church
Is now free of debt-N c. Presbyterian.
The meetings in progress at the First church
Louisville, KY are very largely attended and
deep interest prevails. The pastor, Rev E. O.
Guerrant, is assisted by the Rev. j. w Bach
man, of Chattanooga Tenn, who is presenting
the truth with great earnestness and power.
Services were held every afternoon and evening
last week at the chapel corner of Chestnut and
Seventh streets, and at the close of the week the
congregations We're too large to be accommo-
dated in the building. The night services this
week are, therefore, held in the church building,
but the prayer meetings in the afternoon are
continued in the chapel There have been sew
eral additions to the church and others are seri-
ously considering the great question.
The meeting at the Third church closed last
Friday night-a meeting by which the church
was truly revived, and eight persons were added
to Its membership. The pastor, Rev J H.
Moore, was assisted by the Rev E. w Bedinger
of Anchorage, and Rev. J. j. Cooke of this city
the plan of salvation was held up with great
simplicity and force; and this little band of
worshiPpers will gratefully remember this pre-
cious season. Christian Observer
Rev. Edward Palmer, father of Rev. DR.. B.
NJ. Palmer, of New Orleans, on last Christmas
day entered the ninety second year of his age
On Sabbath January 11th, he preached an ami,
mated sermon in the pulpit Of the Rev Mr.
Markham, of New Orleans
On Sabbath, January 1lth, the Lords Sup
per was dispensed in the Bellevue church. Ne.
1t will be gratifying to the friends of this, the
Oldest church in our Synod, to learn that she is
still lengthening her cords and strengthening
her stakes
Since our last stated communion twenty-five
members have been received into her fellowship
all of them, save one, on profession of faith in
Christ. Besides the regular Wednesday even
ing meeting Young Mems" prayer meeting,
conducted by the pastor is held weekly, is well
attended, and promises much good fruit
Again we say, Hitherto hath the Lord helped
US st. LOUIS Presbyterian.
On Sabbath, January 11th, at the Presbyte
rian church. Gainesville, Fla, Professor E. P.
Cater, was ordained to the office of Ruling
Elder
This brother is the son of Presbyterian min
ister, Rev. E. Cater, of Mississippi, and grand
son of another, Rev A. w Iceland, D. D.. late
Professor of Theology in our Seminary at Co
lumbia, S c.
AT the same time and place, Mr. j. c. East
man-State Sabbath School Missionary-and
Mr.. Philip Miller, were ordained deacons.
Several valuable additions amongst them an
entire household, have been made recently to
our membership on profession OF faith in Christ.
We have reason to bless God and take courage
I.
We clip the following items from the South
,Oestern Presbyterian New Orleans)
4AS 1 M. ~ y. OF new orleans, nave lndg-
gurated good work among the newsboys-
They have organized them into a branch of the
Association, and with excellent results. About
eighty are on the roll. They meet on Sunday
for Sunday School instruction, and by being
brought under moral, intellectual and religious
influences, a decided change for the better is at
once secured. 1t was a noble sentiment that
prompted the desire to redeem these little fellows
from the demoralzing influences Of the training
Of the streets. Many of them appear unusually
bright and all Of them are energetic, wide
awake, and industrious in their vocation
General D. II Hill writes that the Arkansas
Industrial University, of which he is President
has now 420 students, and will probable have
500 before the close of the session
On last Sabbath evening Father Vaudry de
livered before fine audience discourse upon
the reasons Why the Old Catholics Demand
Reform" The many intelligent Romanists who
were present listened with profound attention
though much startled at the picture Of Ultra.
montainism which was placed before them
They will find in that discourse food for reAee-
ton. On next Sabbath evening he will deliver
a discourse in DR. Pamer's church