The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-05-25
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.
Southern Presbyterian.

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desired that word may be given. Some Of
\ the readers of the Central will remember that a
call from Gloucester church was presented at
the last meeting of East Hanover Presbytery
for the pastoral services of Rev. Walter III.
Robertson, that he was ordained after salts
factory examination, and that committee was
appointed to install him at an early day The
a day chosen for his installation was the second
Sabbath of May. When the day came a large
number of people were present to witness the
q ceremony of installation and extend most
hearty welcome to the new pastor. Greater
cordially Is seldom witnessed. Members of the
little church, members of sister churches and
non-professors, joined heartily in the greeting.
The charge to the pastor was delivered by Rev.
Roderick Henderson, of Portsmouth, and the
charge to the people by your correspondent.
Besides the item of the pleasant installation
services it is my privilege to report growth in
the church so lately organized seven additions
by profession were announced at the communion
service which was held week after the in
stallation. Some of the parties had been Chris
tians before and two had been professors else
where' but most of them appeared to be the
hrst fruits of the young pastors work in this
held; fruits that matured at the special services
held for two weeks closing two nights after the
communion. These services exhibited great
eagerness on the part of the community to hear
the gospel. Notwithstanding the fact that
farmers were as busy possible the audiences
were exceedingly good and the attention serious
Many who did not take public stand for God
betrayed deep concern unconsciously. Indeed
the prospects for growth and usefulness are
larger the of ,loucaStar Al
Will be found in the case of nineteen wentieths
of our new organizations. If a house of wor.
ship can be erected soon and the public thereby
assured that Presby teranism is fixed fact in
Gloucester, we may look for very considerable
accessions to our members there. Those who
have money to put into the direct work of
reaching souls will find portion well invested
IN church building for Gloucester The earn
est good people of Gloucester will make noble
effort themselves but with their best efforts thew
will need much assistance. Shall they have it !?
shall this new centre of evangelical Presbvte-
rlan influence be established on a. firm basis !?
Surely you can only give an affirmative answer
to such questions. May that answer be given
by many warm hearts in hard cash.
Your friend and Gloucesters,
ALFRED JONES
Installation.-The Rev William Chinu was
yesterday MAY 22d) installed pastor of Hart.
WOOD andGrove churches in Chesapeake Pres
oytery Very large congregations at both
churches, and hopeful outlook in both)felds
PREACHING all the week preceding at HARDWOOD
where some dozen or more expressed interest
though none were admitted to membership
Nod's children seemed to be revived, and there
was large attendance at the meetings. and
close and solemn attention on the part Of most
OF them to the preaching. W.D
Schedule of Evangelistic Appointments
OF West Hanover Presbytery.
Under Rule 23-Rev. Mr.. Johnston at Up
per Louisa and Courthouse; Mr.. Woods at
Slate Hill, Albermarle; DR.. Bell at PALMYRA.
Under Rule 24-Rev DIR. Smith at discretion
Mr. Thompson at Rivanna and Scottsyille.
Dr. Atkinson at Appomatox and New Store:
DR.. Dabney at jamestown and Amherst: Mr.
Wales at Region of Tye River; DIR. Stoddert
at Gordonsville and Williss; Mr.. Teese at DR..
Bells charge and Cove; Mr.. Halves at Buck
lngham Court House and Providence CHARGE
Mr.. Mccoy at Byrd and Trinity; DR.. White
at Orange and Browns church; Mr.. Henry at
MIR. Woods charge; Mr.. Petrie at Madison and
Waddel Mr.. Washburn at Olivet and How
ardsville; Mr.. Wilson at South Plains and
Tabor; Mr. Painter at Kirk of Cliff and Scots
vile; Mr.. Witherow at Nelson and Amherst
lat discretion); Mr.. Stokes at Nelson and Rock
fish.
Rev. D. x. MoFarland was released on
the 18th inst, by his Presbytery, from pastoral
charge OF the First Presbyterian church of
savannah, Ga, and dismissed to the Presbyterv of
North Mississippi, with a view to his accepting
the pastorate of the Oxford church to which he
was recently called
Rev. A. w. Mister, of Caledonia Mo
mas been called 70 the evangelistic work in
Savannah Presbytery, Ca, to take charge Sep
TENDER LIST. 1t is thought he will accept.
The Rev. r. H. Reid pastor of the Naza.
reth church, writes us: 1.-THE communion ser
vices at Nazareth last Sabbath were largely at
tended solemn, and interesting. There are in
dioatlons of the presence and power of the Holy
Spirit in this old church-the Oldest institution
OF any kind in the country. Eight persons
united with the church-six on profession Of
their faith, and two by letter" -So,ethern Pres.
6Weuan.
The Rev. DR.. ]. s.. Arbuthnot. pastor Of
the church at Mprfreesboro. Tenn, writes us
that on the first Sabbath in Nav twenty com.