The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-07
NEWS FROM THE ECHURCHEs
Southern Presbyterian.
and ManOh euter

SOoSoSAh iCoOy ISIldu.
Richmond and Manohester.-On last
Sabbath DR.. Read, who had Just returned from
vacation Of a few weeks, preached in the First
church, to the united congregations of that
church and the Grace Street church. Durinp
DR.. Reads absence the congregations were sup
piled by DR.. Preston, and now in turn in the
absence of the latter, Dr. Read will preach to the
united congregations.
DR.. Hoge gave notice that he would be absent
for few Sabbaths, but that his pulpit would
be supplied in the mornings Since his return
from Europe year ago, he has preached to his
people every Sabbath except two and has re-
mained through the summer.
Mr.. Scott, of the Third church, was absent in
the early part of the summer, chiefly on account
OF sickness in his family, but returned some time
ago.
Mr.. Campbell, of Manchester, is still away, in
the mountains of Virginia, seeking restoration
OF health His church has been supplied the
most of the time
Olivet Church, New Kent County,
and Bethany Church, Charles City Co.,
Va-On Sunday, August 2Sth, by request of
the Session of Olivet, Rev. r. R. Howison Of
the Samuel Davies church, Hanover county at
tended at the Olivet church and preached in
the morning and afternoon, to full and very at
tentlVe congregations. Immediately after the
morning service congregational meeting was
heid' according to previous notice, and, by
unanimous vote, Rev. Dr. James A. Waddell
was elected pastor, and call was prepared in
due form, and the two elders, DR.. S. P. Christian
and Captain Charles Trevillian, were appointed
commissioners (either being empowered to acD
10 present and prosecute the CALL Bethany
church. Charles City county, had previously
taken similar action. 1t is hoped and under
stood that DR.. Waddell will accept these calls,
and continue his valued work among people
by whom he has so long been esteemed and
loved.
Rogersville, Tenn.-The two Presbyte.
ran churches of Rogersville Northern and
Southern) agreed to unite, as our readers have
oeen informed The reunion was accomplished
on August 28. At halfpast ten o'clock the
First church met in their house. NEARER nv
God to Thee" was sung, the seventeenth chapter
OF John was read and prayer offered by the
pastor, " love Thy Kingdom Lord" was sung.
The vote was then taken on the union and was
unanimous one. Trustees were elected. The
Second church had taken similar action at their
house. The pastors had drawn lots to see
which should come to the other and it had
been determined that the Second church sbould
come the First. Alternate seats had been left
vacant for them; and as they came marching
IN as body, the hymn was sung Blest be the
tie that binds" The ballot was then taken tc
determine the ecclesiastical connection of the
united church, and resulted in 102 votes for the
Southern and 46 for the Northern church. The
officers, beginning with the two ministers offered
their resignation, which was accepted The off
GERS were reelected. Then followed PRAYER anc
benediction, and hand. shaking, and quiet dis
persal. 1t was touching, impressive, wonder
ful scene.
Walthourville, Ga.-The PRESBYTERIAN
church of this place was blown down bv the
tornado Of the night of the 2Sth Of August. The
wind blew with fearful violence for about SIX
hours, from west of north. We regret our los:
the more because the Presbytery Of Savannah
is to meet in this place the last Tuesday in Oc
tober. We hope to rebuild M.
Rev. Edward Lane Of the Campinas Mis-
sion, Brazil, has returned to this country for a
short time, on business connected with the mis-.
sion work He first went to Brazil about ten
years ago.
Morrison Church, Meoklenburg Pres
bytery, N. C.-The Morrison church has in.
deed friends who remember her welfare. In
1888 the church was organized under the name
of Ebenezer. The name was retained until
about 1875. Brother Alfred j. Morrison. Of
blessed memory, supplying the church at that
time, succeeded in inducing the people to pull
down the old house Of worship and build new
one In more central place. With his own
hands las we learn from many credible wit
nesses) he aided in cleaning away the rubbish