The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1880-08-18

to build manse in Giles county, but as vet no
Nletson has come to the front. Still we are
not without encouragement A convenient lot
OF about six acres has been secured near POPLAR
Hill containing all the buildings necessary ex-
cept dwelling house. Most of the lumber is
already subscribed. 1t only remains now to
raise money sufficient to pay for the lot and
build the house. We have done what we could
at home and still we have not sufficiency.
All those who feel lit is more blessed to give
than receive" will rejoice to learn that we are
now ready to receive subscriptions and dona-
tions. Anything from whatever source for this
cause will be thankfully received and faithfully
applied if sent to W. B. Arrowood, Poplar Hill
Giles county, Va. Yours truly, W. B. A.
Sabbath School Institute.-On Satur-
day, July 29th, the first session of the first
round of Sabbath School Institutes for Abingdon
Presbytery, was held in the Second Presbyterian
church of Bristol Tenn, of. which Rev. ]. W.
Rogan is pastor Rev. w. E. Hill, Superinten-
dent of Sabbath Schools for the Presbytery, con-
Quoted the exercises, which were interesting and
profitable. Among the ministers present were
Rev. DR.. Tadlock Rev A D. Tadlock, Rev. ].
A Wallace and Rev. j. W. Rogan. Rev. Mr..
Clark of the Baptist Church, man of Sabbath
School zeal, gave efficient help. There were
about 25O or 800 persons present on the interes-
ting sessions which closed Monday night, Au-
gust End.
Rev. George Summey, late of Covington,
KY, is at Orange Valley, N. j., temporarily,
on account of his health. He expects to seek
field of labor in the Southern Church some
time during the fall.
Rev. C. R. Vaughan, D. D.. who has
been preaching during the summer to the con-
gregation of New Providence church. Rock
bridge county, Va, has received unanimous
call to become pastor of the church DR..
Vaughan is chaplain of the University of Vir-
ginia to which Office he was elected for two
years. He has served only one year
Rev. L. II. Blanton, d. D.-The Ken
tucky Register says that " Rev L. H. Blantons
twelve years ministry at Paris was productive
of great good. In 1868 there were on the rolls
of the church III members but only about 100
in actual connection. There were added during
the twelve years 344 members. During the
same period 189 have died, and some dismissed
to other churches; more than thirty to the
Hopewell and Clintonville churches in Bourbon
county. Total membership of the church at
this time 255. The church contributed during
the twelve years for congregational purposes.
S6799O; for benevolent purposes outside the
bounds of the congregation, $7,62O. Total
amount of contributions for all objects, S75 6lo."
DIR. Blanton's remarkable energy and skill
which resulted in so much good in Paris. is re.
garded by his friends of the University as a
guarantee ofits success under his able manage
ment as Chancellor. The people of Madison
county are rallying enthusiastically to its SUD-
port, and it will, we are confident, receive that
patronage, Also from all parts of our Church,
winch Is necessary to make it college of the
first rank.-ChriStian Observer.
Revival in Rutherford County. Tenn
Etta's Chapel.-Rev. J. S. Arbuthnot D d
writes to us under date of August I'd 1--WE
closed a meeting of ten days continuance at
Ettas Chapel on the Nashville Pike abont
eight miles from Murfreesboro. We have been.
preaching at the chapel for the last twelve
months, in the evening, at 80 P. NJ. and then
returning to my pulpit in Murfreesboro. The
Lord was with us from the beginning of the
meeting, and some fifteen or sixteen professed
faith In Christ; eight of whom Joined the Pres.
byterian Church. u Christian Observer.
The Clinton Church-"Faith COTTAGE -
On the 18th ofJuly, the Presbyterian church of
Clinton 5. c., celebrated its twenty.ffth anniver-
sary The membership was out in force and
was interested in the historical narrative nre-
pared and read by the pastor On the Tbnrs-
day previous, religious exercises had been beonn
during which Rev. j. Y. Fair, of Laurens assisted
for two days. During the month twenty. two
persons were received on profession of faith in
creasing the total membership to one hundred
and fifty This greatly encouraged the brethren
We hardly expected it, as last year only one
church in the Synod had larger accessions on
profession Of faith than this. Sixteen vears o,,o
when the present pastor took charge Of f6is
church, it had only forty three members and
but eleven ofthem resident in the VILLAGE and
was without Sabbath School, prayer meeting or
collections for benevolent objects. The cbnrcb
is profoundly grateful that now its school stands
second in the Synod in point Of numbers. IFS
prayer meeting has Just held its 85Otb sessior
and its collections for pastoral support and bo'
nevolent purposes have increased from nor
annum Of $2O5, to 81 ,26O The little flock is
greatly encouraged and acknowledges The
Lords goodness to them.-Southern Presb7,ter;on
DR.. eirardeau and Columbia Semi