The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-11-30

At Olivet church, New Kent county, the SER
mol was preached by the Rev. James P. Smith /;
and at Bethany church. Charles City county,
by the Rev. William n. Scott and these two
brethren delivered charges to the pastor and
people, The day was propitious and fine CON
gregatons attended these services.
Rev. j. w. Pratt, D. D., has announced
to the congregation of the Second Presbyterian
church of Louisville KY, his acceptance of the
call to the pastorate of that church.
Frsnklin Street Church, Baltimore
At meeting of the congregation of this church
held on Wednesday, 10th inst, the following
additional elders were elected: j. W Hooper,
j. J. Wade, Christian Devries, A. c. Trippe,
and James Thurston. At meeting of the ses-
sion held on Monday evening 2lst., some of
these signifed their acceptance-others had not
reached decision.
Rev. P. H. Dalton was installed pastor of
the Presbyterian church, High Point, N. c.,
November 1lth, by committee of Orange Pres
bytery. Rev. DIR. ]. II. Smith preached the,
sermon and delivered the charge to the pastor,
and Rev. j. G. Alexander delivered the charge
to the people.
Presbytery of Western Texas met at
San Antonio, November 10th. Licenticate J.
R. Bridges was received from the Presbytery of
West Lexington, and was examined and or
dained to the work of evangelist. Rev J.
ii. Mvley rendered his resignation of the Uvalde
field, to which he was appointed at former
meeting of Presbytery. Mr.. Bridges was therz
appointed to the Uvalde field, and the region
lying west of San Antonio to the Rio Grande.
W. c. Fleming was received as a candidate
from Lexington Presbytery, and parts of trial
assigned him.
Synod of Mississippi.-The Synod of
Mississippi met at Vicksburg on the 10th in
'tant-a city associated with many pleasant
recollections in our Synod and with many
names that will long be remembered amopc
with honor and affection. The
was not large at the opening bur
increased on the second day at fair average
attendance.
Dr. Bardwell, former pastor of this church
but now of Meridian, wasinated Moderator
by Dr. Price, in well chosen words. He was
elected Moderator by acclamation Rev. c. W.
Grafton was elected Temporary Clerk, and Rev.
5 S. Brown, Engrossing Clerk.
The post of Stated Clerk, made vacant by the
death Of DR.. R. McInnis, was supplied by the
election OF John Hunter, D. D., of Jackson to
that office.
Koscusko, Miss, was chosen as the place of
next meeting.
One of the topics which especially enlisted
attention Of Synod, was the South Western
Presbyterian University, at Clarksville. A
number OF the most prominent members Of
Synod took part in the discussion. The interests
OF this institution evidently live very near the
heart OF Synod. Very strong, earnest, and CON
Vlnclng arguments were urged to stimulate and
increase the sentiment in its favor. In fact, it
could not well desire a more cordial endorsement
than it received.
The charming hospitality Of Vicksburg never
wears out. Our friends of all denominations
gave us royal welcome.
synod adjourned on Saturday evening
South ,0estern Presbyterian.
Good Appointment.-Rev Henry
Quigg of Conyers, Georgia, has been appointed
70 the Presbyterian Council to meet in Belfast
Ireland This good brother will be on his ma
i've heath in Ireland, and no better representa-
i've of the Southern Presbyterian Church could
nave been nominated.-A. r. Presbyterian.
Rev G. r. Dudley, who is supplying our
churches at Troy and Olivet. in the Presbytery
'f st. Louis has received and will probably ac-
'ePt an invitation in the Northern Presbyterian
Church in Louisiana Pike county, Mo.-St
Louis Presbyterian.
Rev. A. w. Nesbit.-His many friends
will be pleased to know that he is now in
India, on his way home Uia China and Japan.
His communication AS Wind and Tide Per-
nit" in this issue, was post-marked Alden,
October 25th," on the Gulf of Arabia. 1t
reached us November 21.-Ib
Church organized-Re M. r. Kirk
patrick writes AS evangelist Of the Presby-
-ery Of Mecklenburg, 1 organized church in
charleston Swain county, N. c., on the 4th Sab.
bath IN September, composed of nine members.
Two elders-Col. T. D. Bryson and DR.. E. NJ.
'cruggs, and two deacons-Jonathan Hill. and
Mr.. - Potts, were elected, ordained, and iu-
talled. Others expect to join soon. The Lord
eems to indicate bright future for that little
hurch.-N. c. Presbyterian.
Graham Church, Orange Presbytery.
4 series Of special services has Just been held
which developed degree of interest unpre-
edented in this congregation. Rev. J. 2.
Iammon, Of Asheville, assisted the minister ir,