The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-09-29

proved health.
Rev. DR.. T. L. Preston of Richmond,
preached at Timber Ridge church, Sunday the
10Th inst. There was a large congregation
present and the services were unusally interest
ing The Doctor has been spending his sum-
mer vacation in Lexington
Organization of New Church.-On
Sunday next Presbyterian church will be or
ganized at Mt. Harmony, in this county, by the
Rev. Mr.. Petrie of this place and the Rev. Mr.
Henry, Of Tabor, commissioners appointed by
Presbytery for the purpose. In consequence of
the absence of Mr. Petrie there will be no SER
vice at the Presby church next Sunday.
Charlottesville Chronicle, Sept. "a.
Rev. w. G, Woodbridge has been spend
ing vacation at the Hot Springs, Ark. The
Second Presbyterian church, at Hot Springs re-
Gently organized, as we understand, contem-
plates extending a call to Brother Woodbridge
This is the church which has been reported
as intending to connect itself with the Northern
AsSembly-South,OeSterm Presbyterian
Bethel Church Orange, N. C.-The late
prOtracted meeting at this church, we learn
from letter in the ~ c. Presbyterian. con
tinued for eleven days. Thirty five persons
professed conversion. Rev. B. W. Mebane and
Rev. W. B. Tidball assisted the pastor, Rev J.
c. Alexander.
Savannah Presbytery Special Meeting)
Met in Savannah, September 9Th. Rev. E. C.
Gordon was at his request dismissed to Mont
gomery Presbytery. Mr.. Gordon presented his
report as chairman of the Committee on Home
Missions, and it was accepted. Rev. D. K Nc
Farland was appointed chairman of the com
mittee.
South Carolina Presbytery Met at
COkesburg, S. c., Wednesday evening, Sept.
10th. Opening sermon preached by Rev. ]. o.
Lindsey, D. D., in the absence of the last Mode
rator, Rev. w. T. Pearson. A pretty fair re-
presentation of ministers and elders present.
Sessions harmonious. Rev. DR.. Mack presented
the claims of Columbia Seminary with encourag-
ing prospects Rev. E. P Davis was elected
Moderator. Next stated meeting at Newberry,
c. H, on Wednesday before second Sabbath in
April.
Mecklenburg Presbytery, NJ c., met
in Lincolnton, Sept. 8th Present, 13 ministers
and l6 ruling elders.
The time of Presbytery was chiefly occupied
in hearing reports from the missionary portions
Of our territory, and devising ways and means
of supplying them.
The executive committee was directed to es-
innate the probable demands for conducting our
missionary work next year, and apportion the
amount among the churches.
Two churches are vacant-Bethlehem and
Hephzibah, in Union and CASTOR counties.
Rev. s. H. Chester was authorized to act as
evangelist at Tate's Factory, and D. T. Towles
IN Jackson and Haywood counties where there
is no organized Presbyterian church, till next
meeting.
Mr. Henry Cyrus Long, member Of Monroe
church, was received as candidate and referred
to the committee on candidates
Sand Springs Church, Miss.-Thev
have had quite an interesting and profitable
meeting of eleven days at Sand Springs church.
There were many inquirers sixteen profess
sions, and seventeen additions to the church
Rev E. @. Davidson was with them and
preached three four days The members of
the church were much revived and encouraged.
They feel that Gods Spirit was among them,
and to him be all the glory. This church is in
Lafayette county, within the bounds of North
Mississippi Presbytery. The membership now
numbers over a hundred. There is connected
with this church a considerable membership of
colored people. Rev. r. w. Mecklin, the pas
tor breaches for them in the evening of every
second and fourth Sabbath. They will try to
get separate organization this winter, and
build house of worship. They have a good
Sunday School of thirty pupils under care of the
session. Mr.. Mecklin has been laboring faith
fully there for some four or FIVE years, and is
now reaping the fruit of his labors.- Christian
Observer.
Second Church, Louisville-Dr. Stuart
Robinson has returned to the city in greatly
improved health. He preached strong ser
mon to large congregation in this church last
Sunday morning. He spoke with power and
energy, and his hearers were exceedingly CRATE
ful at the evidence of his physical improvement
AT night the congregation had rare and un-
expected treat in sermon by Rev. Robert
Howie, of Glasgow, Scotland. on his way to the
Alliance at Philadelphia.-I6.
Pulaski, Tenn.-Rev. D. L. Wilson writes
i am glad to say that we are making some
progress in our church work Our roll has
been increased by the addition Of ten names.