The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-05-18
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern Presbyterian.

meetlng OF montgomery Presbytery, this church
(of which Rev. S. r. Preston is pastor,) was
granted leave at its own request to raise its
funds by the tithe system, provided the contract
to pay the pastor certain amount be fulfilled
New Churches.-At the late meeting ot
Greenbrier Presbytery, w. Va, the organza-
tion of new church at Martins was reported.
Committees were appointed to organize four
others at Ronceverte Quinnimont, Green Sui
phur, and Barboursville
Rev. j. w. Holt, who has Just finished his
course of study at Union Theological Seminary
has been licensed by Greenbrier Presbytery
and will labor in the counties of Greenbrier and
Monroe
Berkeley Springs, w. va.-At an ad
Journed meeting of the Presbytery of Wirches-
ter held in Berkeley Springs, w. Va, May 9TH
and Sth, licentiate Charles Ghiselln was ordained
to the full work of the gospel ministry. and in.
stalled pastor of the Berkeley Springs church.
Rev. F. NJ. Woods, of Martinsburg, preached
the ordination sermon, presided, etc., and deliv-
cred the charge to the newly ordained minister
Rev. G. w. Finley, of Romney, delivered the
charge to the people.
The time for the adjourned meeting to be held
in Winchester was changed from Wednesday,
June 18th, to Thursday, June 9th, at 4:3O o'clock
P M
The Second Presbyterian church, Au.
gusta, Ga, observed Its second anniversary last
Sabbath, MAY Sth). This church was organ.
lied with membership of Is. The pastor, Rev.
G. T. Goetchius, read the statistical report for
the year, from which it appears that the church
has Elders, Deacons, and membership of
IA. The total membership during the year
reached 7S. The number of children in Sab
bath School and Bible classes reached 1856. The
sum of $24 4S1 was raised by voluntary contribu-
tions and disbursed for church expenses and be-
nevolent purposes. This does not include the
money raised and disbursed by the Ladies Aid
Society. The contributions of the ladies, added
to the above sum, would increase it to an
amount not much below $3 900.
Newbern, Pulaski County va.-Tbe
day came at last and with it the ladies repaired
to the Manse and took possession of the house
The table was spread with an excellent repast,
furnished not by the pastor, but by the ladies,
pastor and family being invited guests. How
they did enjoy it!
been numbered and marked with the donors
names. These were not confined to the church
but many of sister denominations contributed
sheir squares and work. Stitch, stitch went the
busy fingers until the last stitch was made
Thanks to the good ladies and the good spirit
At the same time the Idrder received supplies
Several dresses were given for the children OF
the Manse. To the mistress of the Manse, from
the pocket of several gentlemen of the town. was
presented ready made riding habit, from one
gentleman pair of riding gloves. As it was
known who was entitled to wear such, there was
remnant sufficient to make pair of pants
All this was done by the Newbern friends. Pu
laski county, Va
This was all the more acceptable as it was no
q"'et conscience for an unpaid salary. Nav
each receive disciples reward
installation of Pastor. or.-Notwithstandins
the threatening weather, large audience as
sembled at the Presbyterian church on Sunday
morning last to witness the installation of Rev
Neander M. Woods. the new pastor The ser
vices were conducted by Rev. E. D. Junkin. O
Houston, who presided, and after preaching AZ
able sermon, appropriate to the occasion. pro
pounded the usual question to the pastor elec
and to the people. In the absence of Rev. Mr.
Sexton, of Bryan, who was to have been pre
sent, Rev. Dr. Bunting, the late pastor. ther
delivered an impressive, solemn, and scriptura
charge to the new pastor, and was followed b,
DIR. Junkin in clear and forcible charge to tn,
people After the benedicton, the officers anc
members of the church, as their custom is OF
such occasions, came forward and took the hanc
OF their new pastor. The entire service wa
very solemn and impressve-as much so to th
lockers. on as to the participants Galvesto,
| Nctos.
Carthage, N. C.-The ". c. PresJuteria,
represents this church as in growing condi
ton. Thirteen members, three by letter anC
ten by examination, have been received sinc
the October communion.
Texas Presbyterian. The Office o
this paper has been removed from Waco. t.
Rockdale, Texas.
Moore Memorial Church, Nashville
Daily services have been continued in tbi
church for two weeks. 1t is the first time. w,
believe, 'since the organization of the church
that protracted meeting has been held there