The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-12-07
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern Presbyterian.

| Brazil, delivered an address In the Second Pres
byterian church (Dr Hoges) on the subject oi
his mission work. At night there was mis-
sionary meeting at the Grace Street church Or
Read's) attended largely by the members of all
the churches. Rev. DIR. Preston made some in
troductory remarks. after which Mr.. Lane gave
an interesting statement of the progress of mis-
sionary work. in the empire of Brazil DR.
Hoge then introduced Mr.. Hall, of the Mission
at Matamoras, who gave quite full statement
of the important work which has already been
accomplished in Mexico, and which promises so
much for the future.
Mr.. Lane also addressed the Sabbath School
of DR.. Prestons church on Saturday afternoon.
and the Boys Society" of DR.. Hoge's church
on Monday afternoon All these services were
well attended, and they have resulted in giving
valuable information in regard to the work of
American continents-work which has a strong
and special claim upon our Church. Mr.. Lane
expects to sail from New York for Brazil on the
9th of January next.
Both of these brethren gave gratifying repre-.
sentations of the work they are engaged in. A
most promising field is opening up before us,
according to Mr.. Lane, in the great empire of
Brazil and there is, according to Mr.. Hall, an
equally encouraging outlook in Mexico.
Holmes Church, East Hanover Pres
bytery-I send you a word from the Holmes
church. On last Sabbath the 9th of November
f ur persons united with this church on profes
sion of faith, and from the indications of inter
est In the congregation, we hope to receive
others before long,
There has been purchased recently for the
church, neat chandelier and two handsome sus
pension lamps This increased light contributes
much to the enjoyment of our night service.
R. D.S.
Rev. William r. Laird was installed
pastor at Mason, Tenn. on Sabbath, November
9th. Rev. R. A. Lapsly preached the sermon
and charged the pastor; Rev. S. B. o. Wilson
the people.
First Presbyterian Church, Staunton. |
Sunday was the oath anniversary of
the pastorate of Rev W. E. Baker in connection
with this church. The church has made e-ea,
progress In that time, and the congregation was
never before so large as now.
ouinnimont, West va-At a sacramen.
tai meeting at this place held November 9th
hve persons were received into the church ON
profession of their faith and four infants bap-
tized, and one adult. The services, conducted
by the minister in charge, Rev L. A. Mclean.
commenced on Saturday and continued till
Wednesday evening. There is reason to believe
GODS spirit quietly worked in the hearts of
many. This is an interesting little church.
Since Its organization, six months ago. 1t has
been steadily growing, not so much in members
as IN spirituality. When we notice the change
which seems to have come over the people here
within the last twelve months, we say truly
: the Lord has done great things for them"
Rev. N. M Woods, of Galveston. Texas
has received call TO the Second church, Char
lotte, N. c.
The Presbytery of Paducah has dis
solved the pastoral relation of Rev. w. D. Nor
ton, of Morgansfeld, Ky. in order that he may
enter on the work of evangelist for the SYNOD
of Kenturcky.
Rev. w. G. Clark, formerly of Pass Chris.
tan, Miss, has been installed pastor of the
church at Greensboro, Ala
Installation.-A committee has been an.
pointed by Louisville Presbytery to install Rev
DR.. Pratt pastor of the I'd church, Louisville. on
Sabbath, December 4th. Rev ]. n. Saunders is
toPreside and charge the pastor, Rev
.. NJ Neel to charge the people, and Rev. vii
liam Irvine to preach the sermon The alter
mates are Rev. W. Blain. Rev j. c. Molloy, and
Rev. T. E. Converse. Messrs. Vincent Davis
and ?. Joyes, Esq, are also members of the
commission, with Messrs. George W. Morris and
N. D. Hunter as alternates.- Christian Observer.
Rev. w. II. Groves dedicated new church
in the country, near Fayetteville, Tenn. A "lit.
tie correspondent writes that there were fv,
ministers present, but that Rev Mr.. Frierson
assisted the pastor on that occasion. The church
was paid for.-Tb.
Second Church. Augusta, Gave
learn from the Augusta E5ening Nclgs, that the
congregation of this church has grown so
steadily under the pastorate of Rev. Mr..
Goetchius, that it will be necessary soon to ELI
large the building to accommodate the hearers
RevivaIs in North Carolina.-The "
G. Presbyterian Of last week reported revivals
of religion in Mebaneville, Greensboro. and
Wadesboro We extract the following:
Mebaneville, November 29, 1891
Rev. T. ]. Allison sends the following soul-cheer
ing news:
We are in the midst Of a revival rneetino