The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-07-27
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.
Southern Presbyterian.

The Rev. s.. e. Arson writes us that
one of our Cherokee Presbytery) candidates for
he ministry, Mr.. Hillhouse, has take the Prince
ton prize of 800 for the best essay on the Ag-
Mysticism of Herbert Spencer.
Licentiate j. L. MoLin, of South Caro-.
lima Presbytery, is supplying the Turkey Creek
and Centre Point churches, Presbytery of Har-
nony, being the field lately vacated by the
Rev. Roderick Henderson. Mr.. McLin's Post
office is Hartsville, S. G.
Installation of the Rev DR.. Vaughan.
Lexington Presbytery held a special meeting
IN Friday 18th, at New Providence church, in
this county, and, after having received the Rev.
q. X. Vaughan, D. D., as a member of the body,
placed In his hands call for his pastoral SER
vices. which had been made to him by that
church DIR. Vaughan declared his acceptance
OF the call, whereupon the Presbytery duly in
stalled him pastor, according to the usages of
the Presbyterian Church.
The Rev. c. L. Hogue preached a sermon an
Proprlate to the service; the Rev. J. Kirk
patrick. D. D., delivered charge to the newly
installed pastor, and the Rev James Murray
charge to the congregation. Although it was
week day and occurred during very busy
season, the large house was well filed by a
congregation, evincing by the most earnest at
tention the deep interest they felt in the oc-
caslon.-Lerington Gazette.
Camp Meeting at Bolton, Texas-Our
church has committee to see to making all
necessary arrangements for the camp meeting.
We will take pains to build commodious
arbor, sufficient number of days before the
time appointed We expect, among others.
Rev. Messrs. r. K. Smoot, D. D., of Austin. A
T. Smith, d. D., of Dallas, S. A. King. of Waco.
and probably Neander NJ. Woods, of Galveston.
A few brethren will do the main part of the
preaching, but we expect others to be in at
tendance who will give their assistance. Rev
Y. H. Dobbs, who has taken so active an in
terest In camp meeting and evangelistic work
has promised to give us the benefit of his aid
and counsel. The grove issso near town that
supplies for men and horses can be conveniently
obtained without the necessity for having these
kept on the ground.
Those coming from the South will come bv
the G. G. and Santa Fe railroad, or on the Texas
Central to Hearne thence on the Santa Fe to
Belton Those from the North will come on
the Texas Central to Hearne thence to Balton
as described above.
The first service will be held on Thursday
night, August 4th. The meeting is to CON
tlnue but one week, and we hope to see a
large number who will continue with us for
'io en'ire llHe' G. w. PEYroS.
Bclton, Tecas.
At the Ebenezer Presbyterian obuYob
Charleston. last evening, July 17th) Mr.. Lewis
Jones was installed into the Office Of rulne
elder, and Messrs. Fred Wragpe and krtbnp
Fogartie were installed as deacons An annro
PIRATE and interesting sermon was preached bv
the pastor of the church, the Rev. r. A. Mickle
setting forth the doct and usages of the Pres.
byterian Church in matters Of government. and
explaining the duties and obligations of officers
and people, Charleston Nc,os and Co,,rier.
Rev. n. B. Rose, of Bapdad Texas yas
seriously injured on Friday the Sth inst. lie
was riding IN wagon with family. whose
guest he was, five miles west of Cameron. Tho
horses ran, and all were thrown out. and SOW
eral Of the party injured, but none seriouslv
but Mr.. Rose.-Ieras Presbyterian.