The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-03-24
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern Presbyterian.

Staunton, Va.-COmmunion services were
held In tie First Presbyterian church at Staun-
ton, Sunday, March 18th There were thirteen
additions to the church, three by certificate and
ten by profession of faith. Four additional
deacons were elected viz Messrs. J. w. Abby,
Hugh +. Lyle, Arista Hoge, and c. P Somer-
vile. few weeks before four additional
elders were chosen, viz: Dr. n. Wayt, General
r. Lilly, Messrs. II l.. Hoover and II. c. Peck
The church has now thir.een elders and nine
deacons, and large and increasing membership
Augusta Female Seminary, Staunton.
Va.-We are glad to learn that there is a great
deal of religious interest in this school which is
under the control of Miss M J. Baldwin. Nine
OF her boarding pupils connected themselves on
the Sabbath before the last with the First Pres
byterian church where they attend worship, and
many others will unite with the church on their
return to their homes The interest commenced
on the fourth Thursday of February, the dav of
prayer for schools, when Dir Stricken. of Tink
ing Springs church, preached, and prayers were
offered by Rev. Messrs. Baker and Booker, The
observance OF this day was speedily followed by
quiet and deep interest which still continues.
A similar blessing has followed the observ
ance of this dayin former years, and this should
greatly encourage the prayers of Gods people
Village Church, Charlotte County. va
Rev &. NJ. Howard has been preaching at this
church for several weeks. The church has been
crowded to everfowing, Notwithstanding the
bad weather during great part of the time
The stores and other places Of business have been
closed during the hours Of. religious service
More than fifty persons have professed conver-
sion, and the interest still continues.
Items from Churches in Greenb brier
Presbytery.-On the first Sabbath of March
Rev. ]. c. Barr of Charleston. preached in the
Point Pleasant Presbyterian church and ode
clared the pulpit vacant"
Rev W. E. Hill preached in the First church
Charleston W. Va. on the.same day. Within
the last few months twenty seven members have
been added to this church. The pastor was as
sisted IN the meeting by Rev w, F. Wilhelm.
There has been considerable religious interest
at the Kanawha Saines, and Rev ] G.. Brown
has received several members into his church at
that place.
Rev II. R Laird held a sacramontsl meeting
IN his church at Anderson, assisted by Rev. w
- I'M, VINO preached from Wednesday night 10
Sabbath night inclusive. There were six add.
tons to the church, and the meeting was to be
continued as there seemed to be considerable re.
hgious interest This church has grown very
rapidly under the ministry Of brother Laird, and
IS IN afiourisbing condition He is doinpa good
work also in his school Anderson is improving
every day and bids fair to be quite an enterpris
ing town.
Fort Spring, Hinton, and Quinnimout, are three
other places occupied by Mr.. Laird, with prom
ising results, at each of which he has done pood
and faithful work
Third Presbyterian church. Richmond
Va.-Hcssys. Ediiors.-It was with great pleas
ure that read some time since Of the vigorous
and successful effort of the Second church. Nor.
folk, by which they provided for their entire
debt, and placed themselves Ia the rank of free
churches | am happy to add 10 that list the
name Of the Third church Of this city Some
six weeks ago we made an appeal which was
promptly responded to. and secured subscrip-
ton which covered our debt. This has all been
paid in now with tho exception Of a very small .