The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-09-07


that occasion. Brother Morrison aided also
materially in the building The church was
afterward called Morrison in honor of his labors
there. Since that time this struggling church
has been aided by other Morrsons One sister
has given 500 part of which paid for the erec-
tion of the pulpit, another sister gave hand
some pulpit Bible. Recently another sister,
Mrs. James P. Irwin gave a pair of beautiful
pulpit lamps. But favors are not confined to
this one family, there are other Morrisons The
family of Rev. William N Morrison and his
nelce, through the agency of Mrs William n.
Morrison, gave the church handsome hymn
book for the pulpit. 1t is interesting to note
that the first wife of presiding minister visi-
ting this field was Mrs. William N. Morrison.
She visited this field in 1912. Thirty-nine
years have not erased the interest of this SER
want of Christ for this people 1t may be stated
for the pleasure of those manifesting such inter
est, that the church is pretty we'll equipped
now, and will be dedicated as soon as CON
venient. All it lacks of completion is painting
and hanging of blinds.
Surely these labors of love are not lost. Thew
are greatly appreciated, and the donors have
cherished spot in many throbbing hearts Many
thanks are rendered to these friends of Morrison
church. Though absent, they speak to us
through their benefcence and incite us to praise
and magnify the Lord who bought us-N. c.
Presbyterian.
Marks Creek, Fayetteville Presby-
tery.-Rev. S. c. Alexander writes August
29d, 1881:
We closed last Thursday another delightful
meeting at Marks Creek We continued it
seven days. Our beloved brother Ferguson as
sisted me three days. The Lord was gracious
and gave us much joy. Twelve members were
added on examination and there were seven
baptisms making in all since the 10th of last
August, about year. thirty-six members added
to our roll and ffty-one baptisms. That church
has adopted the "a acre system" each family ac-
Gording to its ability has measured off an acre,
or one half acre, for the church, so shat all the
children can help work the Lords acre. They
plant this in cotton, so that it can easily be
converted into money. l think this system is
the best for country churches that has been pre-
sented Our pastors will all live without being
cramped so much, and our benevolence in the
various departments would be greatly enlarged,
u the churches loould all adopt it-I6.
A series of meetings was begun at Mann
ing, S. c., on the 10Th ult., and continued six
days. The pastor, Rev. James Mcdowell, was
assisted by the Rev. DR.. Mack and Licentiate
F. P. Ramsay. Nine communicates were added
to the church on profession of their faith. Dur
ing DIR. Mack's VISIT between $40C and $500
were subscribed towards the endowment of the
Theological Seminary. Presbyterian.
Rev. ]. c. Grow writes us: During five
days meeting recently held at Danelsville, Ga,
eight persons were added to our communion
seven by examination, and one by certificate.
Two Others expressed hope in Jesus, but will
join another denomination. There were about fit
teen others who manifested considerable interest
in their souls salvation, and we hope soon to
hear OF these rejoicing in the pardon of their
sins. ID.
The Rev. C. M Hutton writes us:
Bethel church. of Tuscaloosa Presbytery. has
Just received a gracious outpouring of the Spirit
Rev NJ. c. Hutton, of Corinth, Miss. rbrother of
the stated supply Of the church,, assisted us in a
meeting beginning Friday, August 18th, and
continuing nine days resulting in the addition
OF twelve members (three colored) upon profess
sion of their faith in Christ Members of other
Presbyterian churches and other denominations
attended in large numbers, some rendering
valuable aid Among these was a venerable
ruling elder of Gainesville church, Wm +. Full
ton, formerly an elder of Bethel, and Unidentified
with its earliest history. Some features are
worthy Of note l. OF the nine whites received,
five are the children of ruling elders 2. Of the
remaining -four, mother and daughter were the
first of family Of eight or nine members to
make profession of religion. g. The large at
tendance Of the colored people, many of whom
were inquirers after the way of life. The
preaching was solemn and heart-searching. 1t
has been ten years since Bethel enjoyed such a
refreshing shower of grace. To the Lord be all
the praise and glory.
Midway, Ky.-Rev. r. II. Kinnaird sends
us good news am happy to report that our
church has been visited with season of re.
freshing series Of services, continued for
eight days, closed on Monday last l was as
sisted by Rev.J. w. Hoyte, Of the Presbytery of
Nashville, whose fervid, able, and convincing
preaching was greatly blessed to our people.
AS the immediate result eight young persons,
members Of the Sabbath school, and two others,
German Lutheran and his wife, were admitted
to the communion Of the church. This precious
ingathering is, trust only the first fruits of a
bountiful harvest yet TO follow the seedsowinp of