The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-08-24
missionary Tour.-The Valiey V,rqinian

turned from an extended missionary tour
through w. Va. having been one of committee
appointed by the Lexington Presbytery for that
mission. Rev. C. returns greatly benefited in
health, and despite the fact that he has labored
hard and travelled over seven hundred miles
the beautiful scenery, pure air. excellent water
and hospitality of the people rendered the duty
very pleasant aud highly enjoyable. The Pres
byterian church has an excelent worker in
Barbour county. Rev. F. j. Brooke, who is
very popular and hard working, energetic
good man. He is deeply interested in his work
Through his efforts the church has gained val
liable and numerous additions"
Camp-meeting at Bolton, Texas.-We
have enjoyed for nearly week the privilege of
attending the camp meeting at Bolton The
preaching has been done mostly by Drs. Smoot
and Smith, with one sermon each from Dr. Mil
Ter Of Brazos Presbytery and three from Rev.
C. II. Dobbs, who has been actively engaged
with Mr.. Peyton in the management of the
meeting. The preaching has been plain, faith
full, and pungent. AS the result there have
been some ten or twelve additions to the Bolton
church, some of whom, however, will take let
tiers to other churches. Others, also. have been
converted, and quite number have manifested
an interest and desire for the prayers of the pee
pie Of God. who have not yet given evidence of
hope in Christ
The meeting will probably close tonight
"wednesday. August 1O) The meeting might
probably continue longer probably, if it had
been expected, and the people had prepared for
it in the first place. The judgment has been ex
pressed by several that it ought to cover two
Sabbaths at least
These camp-Reetings seem to be productive
OF much good Some think the labor might be
better expended in different congregations, but
we are inclined to think that the concentrated
effort pays well, not only in the Immediate re.
suits In the conversion of souls, but in .oth.r
ways. 1t seems to us that this meeting has
made Impressions favorable to Presbyterianism
IN this community, and in others from which
hearers have come, that will be of lasting
benefit
One good Is that in our scattered condition it
is good means of the people of our little
churches getting acquainted with each other,
and made to feel that they are not altogether
alone.
Since writing the above, we learn that the
unee'ng Is 10 De continued till Sabbath night.
1eras Presbyterian.
Evangelist Appointed.-Rev.F p Ram.
say OF Sumpter. s. c., has been appointed first
evangelist Tor West Texas, under the action of
the late Assembly. He will be located at Lare
do Texas. The second one will soon be an
pointed, and located at Uvalde, Brackettsville
or Del Rio, along the line of the Sun Set exten
sion. 1t Is expected that Bro. R. will accent
and occupy his field Immediately. Bro. Jacobs
OF Corpus Christi, and Bro. Caldwell, of Cuero
preached in Laredo last Sabbath. Our nros.
poets there are good for building up strong
selt-supporting churchill.
First and Second Churches. WHINING
ton N. Grew. c. M. Payne pastor of the
second Presbyterian church of this citv. has
returned from a tour of recreation to the middle
ana northern part of our State He reports
Inuch sickness IN some places, and great distress
from the drought. Rev. DR.. Wilson, of the
irst church. has left his charge for similar
tour OF few weeks. During the absence of Mr..
Payne DIR. Wilson served both congregations
conJolntly' and the kindness is now being recip
rocated.-N. c. Presbyterian.
Grassy Creek Church in Orange NJ r.
hev. D. w. Primrose writes under date Of An.
gust 10Th: Old Grassy Creek church has been
very much revived We had delightful meet
ing after the union on the 3Oth and 3lst ults
beginning on the first and ending on Sunday the
|tn INST. Brother Drew, of Virginia, was with
Us Till Friday noon. The attendance was not
Large owing to the fact that meetings were 90.
ing on at three churches Methodist and Ban.
tlst) all around us. There were seven confes.
sions. profound interest and deep emotion. The
meeting was singular in the absence of all
methods, other than the preached Word. for
creating sentiment. The services differed from
the ordinary Only in the opportunity afforded
new believers In confessing Christ Our faith
In the bare word of God is fortified Tnterast
undated at the close."-I5.
The Palestine Church. Texas-Bv rea-
son OF the energy and zeal of our lady members
IN particular, and their friends in general under
1ods blessing the Palestine Presbyterian church
"aS been greatly improved in appearance 'and
comfort. The inside has been thorosphlv rem.
oVated' having been reprinted, beautifully pa
Pered' and nicely carpeted. The Bible also
Iests on beautiful new velvet cushion. and
hundred new volumes in the S. s. Library
gladden. the hearts and instruct the minds If
our delighted Sunday School children IN
Ohuroh Organized AT the Spring meet
ing OF the Presbytery of Eastern Texas the
writer and Elder j. w X. BRYAN -are o,,r,o;rt