The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-03-16

ence, are brought to repentance and faith to-
wards our Lord Jesus Christ, as was the case
here, it is well calculated to make men pause
and reflect. For long years there has been
nothing like it seen here. We have already had
twenty seven accessions to our church, and there
will be more to follow. Upwards of sixty have
manifested their desire, and propose to be known
henceforth as Christians. The other churches
here co0perated with u.s. and are sharing in the
harvest. Our own people have been greatly
strengthened and encouraged, and many whose
love had grown cold have re-consecrated them
selves to the service of the Master Profoundly
grateful for what our eyes have seen, and our
ears have heard, we confidently lock forward to
brighter day and better times in old Tuscum-
bia.-JAs. G. LANE in Southern Presbyterian
Millersburg, Ky.-Rev. ]. A. Dickson
writes under the date of March 4th "I closed
last week most interesting meeting of ten DAYS
in my church here. Rev. H. M Scudder did tie
preaching with much acceptance and power.
The entire membership has been greatly bene-
fitted and brought to higher standard of con-
secration and efficiency. Thirteen new mem
bers were added to the church Several of
these were heads of families, and we hope all to
make good members All was ACCOMPLISHED
without machinery sensationalism The
only used were the simple preaching of
the word, of prayer and faithful Christian work.
To God be all the glory. Christian Observer.
Presbyterianism in South Carolina
In Laurens county there are twelve Presbyte-
rian churches connected with the Southern AS
sembly and two mission chapels; also four
churches tod ,y;+ H.
Northern Assembly The Associate Reformed
Synod has three churches In this county is
also located the Laurensville Female College
(Presbyterian); also Thornwell Orphanage.
And the only first class high school for BOYS
in the ounty Clinton High School, is Pres
byterian institution. York county and Able
vile county can show as good if not even better
record for Presbyterianism.-Ib.
Northern Presbyterian.
We understand that on Sabbath, March
9Th, the communion was administered in the
First Presbyterian church. Philadelphia of
which the Rev. l.. M. Colfelt is pastor, at
which eighteen persons were added to the
church, eleven of these on profession of
faith in Christ and seven by letter. Some of
these were from the Sabbath School and others
Vi HlatuIer years. Inc services OF this church
are largely attended, and there is much activity
manifested in every department of Christian
work.-Presbyter
The Pine Street Presbyterian Church,
Harrisburgh, Pa (Rev. Mr.. Chambers pastor)
has Sabbath School which numbers 1881,
officers, teachers and scholars. One of the
number has maintained an unbroken attend
ance for thirteen years, and another ten years
The total contributions of the school for 1880
were $l.206.25.
The Manual of the Third Presbyte-
riau Church, Chicago, of which the Rev Abbott
e. Kittredge is pastor, makes good sized pam
phlet of ffty-sx pages. Turning to the List
of Members" we find at the close summary,
giving the numbers received in the years 1879
and 1880 as, on confession 142; by letter, 2O6;
giving total for the two years of 348, and
bringing the entire membership up to 1,735.
OF these, 70 are put down as absentees"