The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-07-20

fession the result of the recent revival in our
community. III.
At his own request, the pastoral relation
between Rev. ]. D. Burkhead and the First
Presbyterian church of Paris, Texas, was dis
solved on June 9oth by the Presbytery of Paris,
In pro re nata session-I6.
We find in the Nashville american an ad
dress delivered before the Montgomery Bell
Academy at the laying of the corner stone of
their new building. The address was delivered
by Rev. 7. A. Hoyt, D. D. 1t is an able argu.
ment for the Grammar School, as an essential
factor In thorough system of education, occu-
pylng, as 1t does position midway between
the primary school and the University
Rev. w. w. Downey, who has been 50.
Journing in this city for several months, left to
take charge of the First Presbyterian church,
Raleigh, N. c., during the absence of the pastor,
Rev. ]. s. Watkins.-Martinsbw Statesman.
Westminster College in Pennsylvania
has conferred the degree of D. D. on the Rev.
Robert Latham of Yorkville, s. C.
Licentiate w. G.. Neville writes us
Last Sabbath was our communion day at
Cokesbury. L assisted on Saturday and
Sunday by Rev. w. f. Pearson and Prof J. R.
Riley. Two persons were added to the church
We have recently organised hourishing Sun
day school, which numbers many more than
any of us expected. We have Just bought
handsome organ and are making efforts to fur
nish our church in other respects. We fee,
greatly encouraged.-Southern Pres5vterian.
The Rev. Donald MCQUEEN, pastor ofthe
church at Milledgeville, Ca, writes us that at
our communion yesterday, July Sd, ten were
received on profession of faith At our com
munion in May, thirteen were received: twelve
by profession and one by letter-thus making
twenty three at the two seasons. Our congrega
ton yesterday was large and attentive and our
communion more than ordinarily solemn and
interesting. Those who have given themselves
to the Saviour, are, for the most part lust bloom
ing into manhood and womanhood" ID.
Greenville. Ky-Rev. Charles Hill, assist
ed by DR.. j. W. Hoyte. held meeting of two
weeks, closing the last Sunday of June
Twenty were added to our church, two to the
Methodist and one to the Church of the Dis
ciPles. DIR. Hoyte did the preaching-CHris.
Observer.
Rev. DR.. Lyon late of Oxford, Miss, is in
Murfreesboro, Tenn. His address will be there
for the present.-U.
Taylorsville.-It is understood that Rev.
Il. G. Raley declines the call to this churchill.
Rev. j. S. Park.-At called meeting of
the Presbytery of Memphis, held in the First
church, Memphis, July 5, the pastoral relation
of Rev. John S. Park and Bolivar church was
dissolved, at the request of Rev. Mr.. Park (the
church concurring); and he was dismissed to
unite with the Presbytery of East Alabama
Inc Fresbytery regrets to part with brother
with whom we have labored so long and 50
pleasantly as With him. His future field of la.
Dor and his post Office address will be Pensaco-
lo.-I6.
Hamilton-First Church of Ohio coun-
ty-Our church has enjoyed most precious
visitation Of Gods Spirit among us. In the
providence OF God, Mr. ]. H. Hopper, mission
ary of the American Sunday School Union,
came here in the prosecution of his noble work.
The Lord followed his work in a most remarks bile
manner. He talked plainly and earnestly to
both saint and sinner for twelve days, having
two services each day and as the result twenty
souls, we have every reason to believe were
truly converted. A number of persons belong.
ing to other churches in this place who had
backslidden and were living far from God. and
whose lives had not been that of the true Chris.
tlan' made confession of their sins, had the low
OF salvation restored, and renewed their COW.
enant vows. The meeting was most solemn
one and free from any undue excitement, Chris.
tlans were strengthened and advanced won FER.
tully. We do not know when meeting reach.
ed out among all classes to their Joy and comfort
as this one has done. OF those who made nro
fesson Of faith in Jesus Christ, fourteen presented
themselves to the session for membership the
the others will no doubt, unite with otbe,
branches of the Church. Several persons wbc
formerl y belonged to the Presbyterian and other
churches, sought a connection with this church
On the whole, the people in this community
nave been greatly benefited by the meeting
10 God be all the praise Christian, Observer
Northern Presbyterian.
fhe Interior says that the Eighth Presbv.
terian church, Chicago, DR.. Worralls. received
twenty. eight new members on Sabbath. Julv
Ord, the fruits of blessed outpourinp Of tho
Spirit. Others are expected to come in,
The Presbyterian Banner is quite sure that
heavy pressure will be brought to bear rnor
Rev. John Hall, D. D.. to induce him TO bacoroo
Chancellor of the University of New York as
nHNaU l.