The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1881-05-03

not lave waited all this time. 1t may
be put down as one Of those strange
condolences that have happened at
different places and ut different times,
and have given rise TO the superstition
about dreams.
THE Il. II. IiR
Ordination and Installation of tho Rev. j.
T. Chalmers.
The interesting exercises connected
with tho installation of the Rev. John
Z. Chalmers as pastor of the Associate
Reformed Church in this place, began
on last Thursday morning. Upon as
scmbling at the church at II q. M, it
was ascertained that the following
ministers Of the First Associate Re
formed Prcsbytcry were present: The
Icvs. j. G. Chalmers, j. p. Marion.
Il. G. Miller and j. A. White. An
organization Of the Presbytcry was CT
tcctcd by the election Of tic Rev. j. G..
Chalmers as Moderator, and the Rev.
y. a White as Clerk. 1t was immc-
diately resolved to hear trial exercise
from the Rev. John r. Chalmers, pro,
parGtory to his ordination. A text
having been assigned the candidate, by
the Prcsbytcry at it's last meeting, he
delivered a torcible and eloquent dis.
course, which was fully and heartily
sustained by the Presbytcry, in private
session, as n trial for ordination. For
good and sufficient reasons the ordina-
ton was postponed until 8 o'clock in
the evening, At that time large con-
grcgation had assembled in the church
TO witness the impressive ceremonies
thon about to take place. The Rev.
j. p. Marion opened the exercises with
an earnest and solemn sermon, bring
ing ottt in q clcar and forciblc manner
some of the duties and responsibilities
involved in The relationship Of pastor
and people, and at the same time hold
ing forth the rewards and encourages
ments that attend the minister of the
gospel In tire faithful and Jealous dis
charge of his pastoral duties. The cali
dida'c for ordination having then pre-
sentcd bimself; the Rev. j. G.. Clfa-
mcrs propoundcd to him the Questions
required by the standards Of the
church, aud led in the ordination pray
er TiIcn with the laying on of the
hands of the Prcsbytcry, the Rev. j.
t. Chalmers WAS soIcmnly invested
with full ministerial authority and
functions. After this the Rev. II. c..
Miller, in an appropriate manner, de-
livcret to the newly ordained minister
the official charge Of the Prcsbytcry,
touching The duties ofhis new relation
ship TO the congregation over which
he was now Installed as pastor, and
at(cctionately encouraging him in en-
tcring upon his ministerial labors.
Lastly the Rev. j. A. White delivered
the official charge Of the Prcsbytcry 10
the congregation, pointing out the dus
ties dcyolved upon it, to give all due
support and encouragement both tenn
poral and spiritual, to him who had
been installed pastor over it. This
closed tho business Of the Presbytery,
but religious services preparatory to
the celebration Of the Sacremcnt on
Sunday, were had at the church on
Friday and Saturday, both morning
and evening. These services wero
conducted by the Revs. White, Miller
and Chalmors. On Sunday morning
tho Rev. j G. Chalmers, the venerable
father Of tho new pastor. conducted
the services, and assisted in the ccle-
bration Of the Sacrament Of the Lords
Supper. Thus has passed away an
Occasion peculiarly interesting to tho
member of the congregation; the
effects Of which, it is believed, will
long be visible in their midst. There
has been vacancy for about three
yeaps, as the church has had no pastor
since the resignation of the Rev. ). M.
Todd, whose health caused him to- dis
solve the pastoral relationship.
We feel sure that the best wishes Of
the entire community are extended to
both the pastor and tho congregation
upon the contamination Of that new
relationship, which now binds them so
closely and intimately together.