The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-07-20

-Ihe harvest prospects in Southern
Russia are so brillisnt that if thew should be
realized re- the abundance will be unprecedented
ms is due to the abnormal quantity of rain
curing the past two months, though its con.
tinuance IN some parts now excites the fear that
they may too much.
--Chunder Sen, the leader of one
wing of the Brahmo Soma. has taken a new
step toward Christianity by celebrating the
ments used. After they were consecrated thew
were distributed
The number of postoffices in the
United States is A. 1876; of which 1884 were
estabi ished during the fiscal year lust closed
iDuring the same period 40S Offices were discon.
tinued. Some 1044l postmasters were made
happy by receiving commissions during the
year.
"A great landslide is in progress in
the Canton of Berne, Switzerland. "a large
stretch OF land, on which are houses. meadows
and gardens. is gradually slipping towards the
Lake OF Thurn. Some shepherds and about
l,3OO sheep have been overwhelmed bv an
avalanche near Bugels in the Canton of Grisons.
The Lastelligencer has this little obit-
uary reference:
One often gets news from an unexpected
quarter One of the morning daiiies recently
speaking of Prof Parks retirement from his
chair at Andover. said that he had survived the
theology he had for so many years been teach
ing. which afterwards we are told was the Cal
vinlstic. Now 1T may be, as this writer re
marks, that Calvinism is thing of the past but
IT SO we must say that it is an uncommonlv
livery corpse. There was a council of the Re.
formed Churches held last October in Philadel.
phla, at which were delegates from all paris Of
the world and certainly nineteen twentieths of
them were as Calvinistic as Calvin himself II
is curious that system that is dead, or at least
morlbund, should furnish such an exuberant
evidence of vitality. We hope the system will
keep on dying after this fashion.
DIR. Fl. L. Wayland, of Tile National
6Gpttst, Is the son of distinguished Baptist
who, like most teachers in the centres of Baptist
learning, found it quite impossible to get mn anv
enthusiasm for close communion Professor W
y. wilkinson is the only marked exception to
thls rule that occurs to us. and he has lately
resigned his professorship in Rochester. DR..
Wayiand was lately in England, and questioned
mi mr: oPurgeon on the communion question.
This was his reply:
We occupy a conservative nos;t;on oroor,,
our churches on that matter. / believe that
baptism and the Lords Supper are the privilege
OF all Christians. 1 believe that anv Christian
has right to be baptized, and especially anv
minister. SO believe that any Christian has a
right to Partake of the Lords Supper When |
am at Mentone. it is great pleasure to me to
break bread for all Christians who desire TO
unite in the Supper. But 1 do not believe that
any one should be admitted to the Church
without baptism. If any person of credible
CHRISTIAN character comes to us and asked to be
admitted to the Lords Supper, we give him the
privilege for three months. At the end of that
time we say to him: You have had an on.
portunlty to know our views and our practice.
If you choose to unite with us, we shall be
glad to receive you. If not, you had better 90
to those with whom you are in fuller sy9,
patty. And in ninety nine times out Of a
ways. and 1 am satisfied to be baptised.'"