The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1881-07-06
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for one-fourth of his time
Camp Meeting in Texas.-Rev. C. w
Peyton writes to the Teras Presbyterian at
was determined some months ago to have a
camp-meeting at Bolton this year, instead of at
Benefits Grove, in Falls county. We have Sc
lected roomy and shady grove, in less than
one half a mile from the public square as the
location. 1t is situated on Nolan Creek, and
there is good spring of cool water very con-
venent. We expect to begin on the night oi
August 4th, to continue one week. The main
part of the preaching will be done by few
ministers, as heretofore, and all of those ou,
Texas ministers"
Martinsburg, w. va.-A pastor who ha:
Just been across the line" says: Il had the
pleasure of spending Sabbath June 19, with the
Presbyterians of Martinsburg, w. Va, at pre-
sent under the pastoral care of the Rev. F. NJ
Woods. Martinsburg church is connected with
the Southern Assembly. Mr.. Woods is a worthy
successor of DR.. Riddle, who for thirteen wears
ministered so faithfully to this charge. The
Rev. Mr.. Woods was formerly pastor in Mer-
Ger county, in Western Pennsylvania, and came
to the church at Martinsburg in August, 1879.
His people are enthusiastic in praise of his work
among them, and active in Christian work un-
der his inspiration. The church is growing in
numbers and in spiritual strength. AS Virgin
ians they cannot be any thing short of hospita-
BILE and cordial to strangers. A few hours in
their midst makes one feel as though you had
lived with them all your life. Martinsburg is a
rugged little city of about seven thousand in
habitants. 1t is the southern terminus of the
Cumberland Valley Railroad, and the site of
the extensive repair shops of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad. ."-Pres5gterian
Lexington, Ky.-Rev. DR.. Bartlett reports
an interesting meeting in the First church, Lex
lngton. He was assisted by Rev. ]. NJ. Evans.
The people turned out we'll to hear Rev. Mr..
Evans and showed great interest in his preach
ing. There were nine additions to the church
on Sabbath before last Communion Sabbath),
SIX by letter and three by profession At the
preceding communion there were eighteen adj
diuons' nine by letter and nine by profession.
Christian Observer.
Rev. DR.. Stuart Robinson was. on last
sabbath, elected pastor emeritus Of the Second
Presbyterian church. The congregational meet
ing was presided over by Rev. DrJ. w. Pratt,
who is supplying the pulpit. Hamilton Pope,
Esq. on behalf of the commissioners who re-
presented the church at the late meeting of the
Presbytery, presented a report of its action,
which was accepted by the congregation. Mr..
W. N. Haldeman then introduced the follow
ing resolution, which was unanimously adopted
Whereas, Presbytery has dissolved the paste.
raj relation. between this church and Rev. Stuart
robinson Now, In token of our love and es-
Ieem 6eIi Tor him, we heartily declare Rev. Stuart
Robinson to be pastor emeritus of this church
with salary of 81 900 year-Ib.
Crockett Houston County.-You will
be pleased to learn that God is gracously pour
ing out his Spirit upon our community. All the
churches are sharing IN the blessing. Ten mem
bers have been added to the Presbyterian church
(nlne by profession), and about twenty to the
Methodist church Services began at the
Methodist church about four weeks ago. and
are still continued there Congregations have
been large. Fifty or sixty have made profes-
slon' and many are still seeking the Saviour
The preaching has been done by Rev. Edward
James, an open communion Baptist He came
to Texas from London, expecting to labor as an
evangelist He was sent out from the institute
which is under the care of the Rev. Grattar
Guinness. He breaches pure gospel, and with
much simplicity, earnestness, faith, and love
Ills labors among us appear to have been much
blessed lie has had the hearty co operation
of Christians of all the churches Wehope thai
there are still greater blessings in store for oul
community. We ask your Christian readers tc
, pray for us. ST TENNyy
Christian Observer.
The Howe Memorial and the SYNOD
| OF South Carolina.-Having been otter
r asked about the progress of the Howe Memorial
/ endowment in the Presbyteries Of South Caro-.
lima, present the following statement as the
reply:
Up to June 22d 1881, there have been con.
tributed by churches and individuals in
B, Bethel Presbytery, $2,431 1C
Gharleston 4,421 &C
Enoree 11e5 oC
Harmony o 2O7 ot
South Carolina Presbytery 1874 9C
Total, s11 $50 A
In order to obtain the 1000, recommended
by Synod, there ought to be contributed by
Enoree Presbytery, SO 900 or
South Carolina Presbytery, $500 OC
Harmony " 600 OC
Bethel " 500 IN
Charleston " 600 OC
Will not every church and every alumnus in
the Synod do his part, 50 that the $4,000 shall
be raised bv next October2 u NJ