The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-08-04
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.
Southern Presbyterian Continued from,

Mallard Creek church. Elder j. w. Reid, pres
ident of the last convention, will conduct devo-
tional exercises at the opening-N G. Presby-
terrain.
Idaho, N. C.-The ladies of this place had
a meeting to-day and decided to build Pres
byterian church. The ground to build on was
secured and work will begin at an early date
We have about 5000 to begin on, and we hope
for good subscriptions to come in as soon as the
work is begun. The Fayetteville church has
agreed to supply us with preaching until we
can get strong enough to help which, 1 hope
will not be long. Very truly, yours,
NJ c. Pres6yteriean. o. EVANS.
Harmony Church. "A most delightful
season of grace and refreshment from the pre-
sence of the Lord has lately been experienced
here. Services were conducted by the regular
minister, Rev. S. c. Alexander, who failed in
his endeavors to obtain help. The meeting be-
gun on Friday, 10th July, and continued until
the following Thursday. On the Sabbath the
Sacrament OF the Lords Supper was administer
ed. The attendance on that day was unusually
large. and the interest intense Thirteen per-
sons, including the aged, youthful and those in
III,
many others gave evidence of deep concern for
the salvation of their souls. Christians also
were revived and Strengthened, and set forward
anew on the road to Zion
Our church building being in a dilapidated
condition, the people are determined, by the
blessing of God, to repair it at once. A COM
mittee was appointed to take the work in hand
and have it completed by the early fall.
AN ELDER
Richmond county, July "a, 1Ss0.-I6
Northern Presbyterian.
Asbury Park, N. J.-At Asbury Park the
Presbyterian Tabernacle has done good service
during the summer months for two years. The
church, organized year ago, has increased
nearly four fold in membership, and under the
active ministry of the Rev. John E. Peters.
commences house of worship for winter. July
18th is appointed for laying the cornerstone
Ocean Beach.-At Ocean Beach, two miles
or more south of Asbury Park and Ocean Grove
the erection of large Tabernacle near the sea
will help to solve the problem, which is the best
method to supply with the gospel the multitudes
who throng the coast-line during the summer :?
The Tabernacle is peculiarly adapted for comfort
In the hot season, as it may be thrown open on
three sides, or closed again in unpropitious
weather. The Rev. DIR. William P. Breed and
General Wagner, of Philadelphia, Rev. F
Chandler, and other gentlemen have nobly taken
the lead in this enterprise and for it will thank
fully receive contributions.-Pes PRESBYTERIAN.
DR.. Robert Patterson has sent another
letter to the Central Presbyterian church, Gin
cinnati, Ohio, by which he adheres to his resig-
nation, fearing that return from the Pacific
coast will prove fatal to his health.
The SeventhsPresbyte church. In.
dianapolis, Indiana has paid its debts, improved
Its church building, and is quietly looking out
for the right man as pastor
The First Presbyterian church of Olatbe
Kansas, Rev. DR.. Williamson, pastor. has re-
Gently received thirty-one additions to its mem
bershlp, and the congregation has greatly in
creased in numbers.
Nebraska.-A church of 10 members wa
organized at Garrison on Sabbath, July 18th. b,
Rev. Geo. L. Little the Synodcal Missionary
assisted by Rev. E. Benson, of Seward. CARR
son is new station in Butter Co., on the A. 4
N. Railroad, named after the noted anti-slaver,
agitator VIM. Lloyd Garrison. The church i
made up of substantial, well-to-do farmers
mainly emigrants from Western Pennsylvania
and they stand ready to welcome any others O
the same sort" who are looking westward fo
homes and farms Presbyterian Banner.
Presbyterianism in New Jersey seem
to have been gaining strength greatly. Their
is now in that State Synod of eight Presbvte
ries, 36l ministers, 267 churches 46. 2O7 churcl
members, and $4,000 scholars in Presbyterian
Sunday Schools. The amount contributed las
year for congregational and benevolent purposes
reached 1928, 0OO-for the former $4,000, anc
for the latter $178, OO0-Baltiuore Presbvterian
Philadelphia.-Rev Matthew Anderson
pastor of the Berean (colored) church. feel
especially encouraged with his prospects II,
was installed July. 18th. The Rev. w. r
Work was Moderator. Rev. Charles F. Dive1
preached the sermon, Rev. G.. F. Wiswell. D. D.
delivered the charge to the pastor, and Rev. 7,
T. Graham to the people. The church was or
gained June 10th, with twenty-six members
thirteen on confession of their faith. and tbir
teen by letter from other colored Presbvteriar
churches. Since then the congregation ba
grown from 70 to $50 members, and the Snnda,
School from 80 to 100 children. It is estimated
that in the Fourteenth Fihooru r.