The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-11-17

at Antioch, . miles from Waynesboro, of which
Mr.. Hugh W. Henry was elected President.
Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church
What has for so long been known as the Pine
Street Presbyterian church now assumes the
name given above.
Several years ago, DR.. Rutherford's congrega-
tion, warned by the encroachments of business
upon their house of worship, purchased a
spacious and most eligible lot at the junction of
Washington and Grand Avenues fully mile
and a half west of the old Site Here they were
proceeding leisurely to provide for the future.
having two years ago laid the foundations of
new edifce. But the necessity to move more
rapidly, became apparent. And hence, in the
early summer, steps were taken to put up a
chapel on Grand Avenue to adioin the contem-
plated main structure.
This chapel, completed and furnished without
debt, was occupied for the first time last Sunday.
1t is commodious stone building, of Gothic
architecture graceful proportions, and very neat
finish. 1t will comfortably seat about four
hundred persons
A crowded congregation attended the open
ing services, in which the pastor was assisted
by his brotherin law, Rev. G. H. Rout, of
Versailles KY, and by the writer, the latter
offering the prayer of dedication, and Mr.. Rout
preaching an appropriate and very able ser
mon, from Luke xiv: A. on the divine source
of the gospel. AT night, the pull pit was occupied
by DIR. Brank, of the Central church
While it is to be regretted that the churches
are of necessity deserting the down town"
portions of the city, our Grand Avenue friends
have moved none too soon. Though, as mat
ter of course, some are inconvenienced vet the
interests of the congregation demanded the
change as the near future, we think, will make
very clear
large Sunday School was present last Sun
day. 1t will rapidly recruit And, we doubt
not the church in all departments of work and
in every element of welfare will be increasingly
prOspered.-&. Louis Presbyterian
A Novel Idea.-The Rev. DR.. Stuart
Robinson of Louisville, KY, on recent Sab
bath delivered Diplomas to half dozen pupils
of his Sabbath School, who had recited per-
fectly the Shorter Catechism. Dr. Palmer of New
Orleans was there and delivered sermon ap-
Propriate to the occasion, we suppose. This is a
new idea but not bad one. If it will stmu-
late the young people to study the Shorter Cate
chism let it be widely adopted
Presbyterian Union" of Granville
County, N. C.-Ths association held its Sd
session at Old Geneva church on the fifth Sunday
in October, and Saturday previous,-all the
churches were represented. Saturday was a
rainy day but the church was full Rev. J. w.
Primrose preached on Saturday the 7th and Rev.
t. U. Faucette on Sunday morning. Rev.
Messrs. Drew and Jordan were unable to attend
The crowd on Sunday was the largest we have
yet had. There were fully 500 persons and
some thought 600 and 100 The 4th session
will be held at Oxford church on fifth Sunday
in January 1881, and Saturday previous.
~ c. Presbyterian.
Columbus, Ga.-The Columbus (Ga.) Sun of
November I'd says: Services were held at the
First Presbyterian church last Sunday morning,
in which Rev. DR.. Nall, father of the former
pastor, read chapter in John and commented
upon it. His talks are always interesting, and
this was no exception. After the service the
church held business meeting, and Rev r. P.
Kerr, who is acting as stated supply, was unani-
mously elected pastor. This is a good choice,
and we are glad to know that it was the unani-
nous wish of the church to have him remain in
the city. His services have been most accept
able"
The Rev. DR.. r. l.. Breck, late ChanceI-
lor Of the Central University at Richmond, Ky,
IS about to remove to California.
The Rev. c. E. Chichester, who is sup
plying the church at Florence, s. c., has been
called to the church at Shelbyville Tenn
Rev. A. L. Miller of the Presbyterian
church. SPartansburg, S. c. has left for Cleveland,
Tenn. He will have charge of three churches
there-one at Cleveland and two others out on
the railroad.
Ministers Wanted.-Two or three active.
Jealous young ministers, who can afford to live
on small salary in a healthy country, may find
profitable employment by corresponding with
the chairman Of the Executive Committee Of
Domestic Missions Of Enoree Presbytery,
Rev. T H. LAW, Spartanburg, S. C.
Churches Organized in TIE xas.-At the
recent meeting Of Paris Presbytery Texas,
church was reported organized at Greensville,
Hunt county. 1t consists Of 12 members, with
elders and ] deacon.
AT the meeting Of the Presbytery Of Central
Texas, Rev. J. A. McMurray, Evangelist Of that
Presbytery, reported church organized by him
at Hamilton and bn arnacte 10 oro.r;yo 49,