The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-03-30
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern Presbyterian,

Rev. DR.. Drury Lacy's Post Office address
has been changed from Charlotte to Jonesboro,
NC
Rev. DR.. Preston, of this city. has ouite
recovered from his sickness, and was welcomed
last Sunday by his congregation, to which he
preached In ohe morning
Rev. A. B. Darlington was installed pastor
of Berryville church on Saturday. 18th inst
Rev. III. M. White. d. D.. OF Winchester, pre-
sided, proposed the constitutional questions.
and gave the charge to the pastor Rev. A. G.
Hopkins OF Sharlestown, gave the charge to the
peoples
MIR. Darlington has been received by this
church with open arms and his ministry prom
ises to be very useful. Already in the space of
two months, the church has been aroused to a
high degree of enthusiasm. The people have
a mind to work. A contract for manse has
been let, ground has been broken, and materials
for building brought together Other work.
deemed necessary to the growth of the church,
weighs upon their minds
After spending few davs IN Berrvvlle
seeing and hearing about the work to which
these good people have laid their hands, your
correspondent is convinced that it presents a
very inviting opportunity to the benevolent for
judicious contributions
The town Is growing rapidly. The Shenan
doah Valley Railroad now touches it. The
country around is unsurpassed in Virginia for
beauty and fertility church firmly planted
here will yield much fruit for many generations.
Money contributed here will not be put into a
bag with holes The giver will be rewarded at
least by hearing it texas was the man who
for this reason, gave to nothing but the town
clock.
The work to be done is beyond the strength
OF these good people. True. there is much
wealth In the community, but it is in other
hands. Moreover, many are looking to our
church to lift up standard for them to follow.
If this brave little band becomes DISCOURAGED
and breaks down now, an enterprise full of hone
will be lost Will not every benevolent mind
come to this aid In such crisis, sums of anv
size will be gratefully accepted. H.MW.
The Church at Chester va-As many
OF our readers assisted the enterprise of build
ing the Presbyterian church at Chester. thew
Will be gratlhed to learn that workmen are at
present engaged in finishing and painting the
church. The church was dedicated about sly
months ago, and Is an ornament to the yillaoe
The pastor, Rev. Mr. Jones' of PETERSBURG
breaches twice month, and the congregation
is gradually increasing.
Rev. B. w. Mebane has been invited to
take charge of the churches of Hillsville and
of Old Town in Virginia, and of Mt. Airy, in
North Carolina
Wilmington Presbytery met at White
Hall church, March 18th, and was opened by a.
sermon from Rev. George Macmillan, the re-
tirlng Moderator. Every minister present, and
large number of ruling elders. Rev James
Kelly was elected Moderator and Rev. A. Kirk
land and Ruling Elder W. T. Bannerman tenn
porary clerks. Presbytery unanimously re-
solved to cooperate fully with the General AS
sembly's committees in all departments Rev.
q. W. Macmillan was appointed agent of Home
Missions. Commissioners to General Assembly:
Principals Rev. B. F. Marable and Ruling
Elder M. III. Wooten; alternates, Rev DIR. r.
H. Chapman and Ruling Elder B. G. Worth.
The meeting was very harmonious
Next meeting at Union church on Thursday
before the second Sabbath in October-October
6th.-N G Presbyterian
o-'J '>'ASi ~J nv. LnS ldSJ communion
February 9th, the pastor, Rev l. s. McElroy'
was assisted by Rev. James Chisholm, who
preached with marked power twice day for
four or FIVE days. Nine were added to the
church on profession of faith, and five by letter.
One united with the Northern church. Others
are expected to mite with this church shortly
Christian Observer.
Stanford, Ky.-During twelve days
meeting, which closed Monday night, March
l4th, the pastor was assisted by Rev. Gelon
Rout, who preached morning and night and
with even more than his usual persuasiveness.
The church has been greatly benefited in the
quickening of her spiritual life A Sabbath af-
ternooh prayer meeting for the male members
has been started with promising outlook.
Twenty eight new members were added to the
church on profession Of faith, and seven by let
ter. The labors and prayers of our Sunday
School teachers did much toward ripening this
fruit for the harvest--Tb.
Northern Presbyterian.
The Rev. DR.. T. L. Cuyler delivered his
farewell sermon, before leaving for Palestine
and Egypt, last Sabbath morning in the Lafay-
cite Avenue Presbyterian church, Brooklyn.
The large edi6ce was packed. and after tho
discourse the Lords Supper was celebrate
torty.sIx were received into the church-among
the number was the only son of the pastor