The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-05-04
GENERAL ITEMS.

the he'. MT. Ullllam, VINO Is IN
transition between the Episcopal and Roman
Churches, has been advised by Archbisbop Glib.
bons OF Baltimore, to submit to Conditional
oaptasm, form of baptism which means that
II the sacrament has been validly administered
then the re baptism is to go for nothing. 1t is
baptism with an "if' in the formula.
:" Why is it, asked lady, "that
people lose their interest in church. going now
adaysY Because they have lost their prin-
ciple was the witty reply.
"A Second Advent congregation at
Greenwood, Kan, have lost confidence in their
pastor because while publicly avowing belief
that the world would come to an end in 1881.
he secretly took note for FIVE years on a loan
OF 81 900, and demanded twelve per cent interest
with ample security.
"A prayer by John Milton -" Thou,
therefore, that sittest in light and glory unap'
Rroachabie, Parent of angels and men; next.
NEE lmPlore, Omnipotent King, Redeemer
OF that lost remnant whose nature Thou didst
assume, Ineffable and Everlasting Love and
Thou the third subsistence of Divine Infinitude,
lilumlning Spirit the Joy and solace of created
things; One Tri-personal Godhead look upon
church"
Some curiosity must always be felt
concerning the men who occasionally lapse into
Eplscopacy from the fairer Presbyterian fold.
Here is what is reported of Rev w. E. Nc.
Laren. once Presbyterian minister of good
reputation, now Bishop of the Episcopal church
OF Illinois. In church of Chicago he is said
to have administered the sacraments of con-
hrmatlon and ordination" His surroundings
are thus described: The interior of the edi6ce
resembled In every respect that of Roman
Catholic church, eUen do,0n to the Confessional
S4raoul,ted 6y cross and the candlesticks
ABOUT the tabernacle" What he did is thus
described =" He then proceeded to confirm the
applicants, amounting each NTH oil; and PRAYING
tor the descent of the Holy Ghost into their
hearts" We draw a line at thu coil " and bee
leave to express doubt of the correctness of
this part of the report. 1t is credited, however,
to " church paper"
There is no better BON mot in liter
ature than the reply of girl who heard her
father criticised severely across a dinner-table
Inc careless critic paused moment to say
hope he is no relative of yours, Miss l."
and quick as thought she replied, with the ut
most nonchalance: "Only a connection of nv
mothers by marriage"
Whatever may be the theory of the
Methodist denomination respecting the appoint
meht OF It's preachers IN practice a Methodist
congregation has about IS much to say in the
the choice OF pastor Presbyterian. This
is inst now illustrated in Brooklyn. The John
son Street Church sent word to the New York
East Conference, which was recently in session
that they desired the services of Rev. J. It.
Hargrave of New Paltz. Instead Rev. Barna-
oas Reeve Was appointed. Both pastors APP
| peared at the church on Easter Sunday. Last
week Rev. Mr.. Hargrave was retu ned to his
old charge, and Rev. Mr.. Reeve left in posses
sion OF the pulpit. But the CONGREGATION still
resist not, they say because there is any per
sonal objection to Mr.. Reeve, but because they
gaze the Bishop notice several weeks ago as to
the man they wanted. On this ground they
nave informed both the Conference and Rev.
Mr.: Reeve that they will not pay his salary,
claiming that to recognize him as pastor would
establish a principle not generally recognized
In the denomination IN Y Evangelist.
1t was an Archbishop in the Church
of England who said in the House of Lords:
The narrow notions of all churches have
been their ruin. | believe that the Church of
Scotland, though not as perfect as ours is as
true Protestant Church as the Church of Eng.
Secretary Blaine has rented half of
Senator Don Camerons pew in the crowded
New York Avenue Presbyterian church in
Washington.
The Earl Of Shaftesbury fills out his
fourscore years to day. April 18th. The ami.
versary is to be celebrated at the London Man.
sion mouse, Whlch has been placed at the dis
Posal OF committee by the Lord Mayor. His
life which has been one of simple piety. has
been filled with eminent service for his Divine
Master and his fellownmen.
Enough of the postoffice scandal has
come to light to put the late Second Assistant
POSTMASTER General Brady in very bad posi-
ton: He has resigned at the demand of Post
master General James, and unless he can meet
and disprove alleged facts, he stands in need Of
the attentions of grand jury Arizona and
Nevada are made the field of his operations
Mall routes where three letters trip were car
ried were increased in trips speed, and expense
until trip was made for each letter. The ROME
agent was cheated and the Government robbed
by ring located in Washington. Sometime
like 100000 year were expended on these
swlndlng transactions. And like ali swindles
they proved very costly and unsatisfactory SC
many had to be taken care Of" The result !,
bold. reckless ring, seeking to drive the new
administration into the continuance of the ole
order of things. All this Mr. James has broken
In upon, and is resolutely endeavoring to put :
stop to. Abundant success to all such worth
otficials.-N. Y. Evangelist