The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-07-28
VOL. 15---NO. 50.
FROM THE CHURCHES.
Southern Presbyterian.

Rev. DR.. j. M. Atkinson, of Raleigh. N.
o., whose illness was mentioned some time ago
u.s. we are glad to hear, able to preach again.
Rev. N. M. Woods, of Norfolk, Va, is
spending his summer in st. Louis, Mo-, his former
home, and will supply the pulpit of the Central
Presbyterian church (Rev DR.. Branks) during
the vacation of the pastor.
Rev. A. s. Mofett pastor of the church of
Loch Willow, Lexington PresBytery, announced
to his congregation on Sunday the 18th inst,
that 1t was his purpose to ask the Presbytery to
dissolve his pastoral relation. The congregation
Will take steps to prevent this, if they can. Mr..
Motfett has received an invitation to take charge
OF the churches of Petersburg and Lewisburg in
Tennessee, and has gone to make them visit
Rev. L. II. Blanton, D. D., and the
Central University the 21st inst. the
Presbytery of Ebenezer met in the PRESBYTERIAN
church of Paris, KY, to consider the applica-
hon of DR.. Blanton for dissolution O! his pas
toral relation in order that he might accept the
office of Chancellor of Central University
DIR. Blanton's letter giving his reasons for ac-
ceptng the office of Chancellor was read The
commissioners of the church entered an earnest
protest against the removal of their pastor and
the committee of the Board of Curators was
heard in favor of the change, and after a full
hearing of the case the Presbytery resolved bv
vote of four to three to dissolve the pastoral
relation. So DR.. Blanton goes to the University.
Rev. DR.. c. H. Read, OF this city, is at the
Sweet Springs
Rev. j. R. Jacobs has been installed pas
tor OF the church at Corpus Christi, Texas. by
committee of the Presbytery of Western Texas.
Rev. R. MoIlwaine is preaching at the
Franklin Street Presbyterian church Baltimore,
during the absence OF the pastor, Rev. Dr.
Murkland
Rev. w. A. Slaymaker was, on the 4th
Sabbath of June, installed pastor of Fairview
Friendship, and Bethesda churches, all in the
vicinity of Marion, Ala DR.. E. T. Baird
preached the sermon and gave the charge to the
people, DR.. Raymond presided, proposed the
constitutional questions, and gave the charge to
the pastor-Soutbern Presbyteriun
Rev. Thomas r. English has been elected
pastor of the church at Yorkville, S C. We
are glad to learn that the congregation is ac-
tively preparing to build manse for its pastor.
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Rev. Stuart Robinson, D. D, has left
the city in search of renewed health and vigor
Hard work has made this necessary. 1t is re-
ported that Rev. Dr. Girardeau has been re-
quested to fill his pulpit during his absence, and
there are earnest hopes that he will consent
The reports from Virginia of Dr. Robinsons re-
cent visit to the University of Virginia are all
IN glowing colors.- Christian Observer.
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letter of July 10th, to the " C. Presbyterian:
" Had very pleasant trip of about week in
Surry and Yadkin. Rev J c. Alexander. our
agent of Sustentation, was with me. We visited
Mount Airy, Elkin, and East Bend, preaching
at each place to good and attentive congrega-
tons. This field is an important one, in view
OF projected railroad Improvements opening to
the world one of the finest sections of our State.
1t has n OF been occupied by minister since
the death of brother Baird more than two
years since. He accomplished much good and
his memory is dear to the feeble Presbyterian
flock in Mt Airy and Eikin If it can be pre-
vented our church should not allow the fruit of
his labors and of those who preceded him to be
lost "
Installation.-Rev. A. McFadyen writes
10 the ~. Z. Presbyterian. After having
served the South River chapel congregation for
nine years as stated supply, was on last Sab
bath, in the presence of a large and attentive
audience, installed pastor of that church. Rev.
Colin Shaw presided, and with his usual ear
nestness, preached an appropriate sermon. The
charge to the pastor by Rev. James Kelly, was
admirable, and Rev. K Mcdonald was so un-
usually happy in the delivery Of charge to the
people, that l would like to hear it repeated in
all my churches
During my term of service as stated supply
Of this church there has not been jar between
minister and people. We hope by the help of
God that the relation Just formed, bringing us
closer to each other, may be even more pleasant
and successful than the past"
Davidson College, committee report
ing on the condition of Davidson College gives
the following statement as to its finances The
collections from interest and the bank dividends
are this year $6O26.74 more than they were
last year. The increase in this particular is
due in part to the collection of overdue cou-
pons belonging to previous years The debts
Of the College this year are $512 less than they
were last year. The income which is reasona
bly, counted on and expected for the year to