The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-14
Rev. H, c. DuBose.-A correspondent of

Kew II. y. DuBose.-A correspondent of
the Southern Presbyterian writes:
This beloved brother and cherished servant of
the Church arrived at Darlington, S. c., on the
morning of November 10th, 1881, and was met
at the depot by a committee, appointed by the
session to welcome him back to his old home
AT 81 P. NJ, OF the day of his arrival, he was
with us at our weekly prayer meeting, and
caused our hearts to burn within us while he
talked to us of the religious privations of the.
heathen.
At P. M. on Friday, he addressed large
congregation in the Baptist church his subject
being the Land of Sinim"
On the Sabbath, our own house of worship.
being In the hands of the architect, the Presby-
terian congregation united with the brethren of
the Baptist church. An eloquent discourse on
the Three religions of China" was delivered
by Mr.. DuBose.
Second Church, Wilmington, N. c.
Rev Il. b. McAlpine, pastor of the church at
Goldsboro, NC, assisted Rev. c. NJ Payne in
services at and for seven days preceding, the
communion on 4th inst. The preaching was
direct and heartsearching. Three persons were
received into the church on profession of faith
and one by certificate This church grows
steadily under Gods blessing OF the mnistra-
tions of faithful pastor and faithful officers.
N. c. Presbyterian.
Greensboro N. ca correspondent of
the ". c. Presbyterian writes, December 9Th:
Our delightful meeting has closed after three
weeks of faithful preaching and praying, of as.
sembling morning and evening and taking
sweet counsel together, with Gods spirit wit
Messing with ours and with new song put into
many new hearts and mouths The fruits of
this revival meeting now sum up sixteen on
profession eight of whom received baptism) and
four on certifcate-twenty in all. There are
several others who L am sure will come forward
at our next communion. Surely the Lord is
in this place"
Columbia, Mo.-Mr Wilkie writes, last
Monday;
What sight gladdened our eyes yesterday
morning Twenty-seven new converts, re-
,elyed since last Sabbath, publicly confessed
Christ. The ordinance of Baptism was admins
tered to seven of them all the others being chill
dren of the Covenant. There were also three
additions by letter; and last night two more
We're examined and received by the Session,
We have had the quietest meetingI ever saw.
No excitement, just plain presentation of the
truth which the Holy Spirit has used for the
salvation of souls
Many are still inquiring the way to Zion. and
the meeting will go on. The Lord be praised
ST. Louis Presbyterian.
More Good News.-Rev C. w. Hum
phreys, of Paris, writes US, December 3rd
returned home to day from aiding Bro.
Travis in meeting at New Hope church.
God has met with His people there and poured
out blessing on them. There is JOY in many
a home as well as in the presence of the angels
of God. Nineteen are known to have professed
faith In the Saviour, and eighteen have, at this
writing joined the Church The interest is
lnabating- and 1 expect to return
to the work to morrow, Sabbath. Bro Travis
will report to you the final result"-I6
Rev. r. A. Webb accepts an invitation to
the Bethel church, S. Carolina, which has been in
charge of Rev. S. l.. Watson more than 40 years,
who now retires because Of the infrmities of
age. Mr.. Webb's address is Bethel, York Co..
S. CD.
Tenn.-A series of protracted services began
at this church on the 9th of November, and con-
tinues yet. The pastor has been indefatigable
in labors, especially in visiting. His people, and
the Sabbath School, have been ac-
tive in gathering congregations. The most of
the preaching has been done by Rev. DR.. ]. w.
Hoyte. Rev. DIR. Doak, and Rev. Mr.. Cowan
have aided.
Lafayette Presbyterian Church, New
Orleans.-The first Sabbath in December was
the 25th anniversary of the pastoral relation of
DR.. Markham to this church. At the beginning
Of his labors there were only % members Now
there is large and Aourishing congregation.
Columbia Seminary.-Receipts for No
vember
For the Howe Memorial, S1.155 32
Georgia Professorship, 235 90
Fourth Professorship 891 25.
Total, S2,2S1 81
Previously acknowledged, $3.50 80