The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-04-12
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern Presbyterian.

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Second Presbyterian church, of which DIR. NJ
D. Hoge is pastor.
Rev. George Summey has been unan;-
mously chosen pastor OF the Graham church
Orange Presbytery, N. c. He has been supply
ing the church for some time past
Licensed.-Mr Peyton H. Hoge, of Rich
mond, and Mr. f. W. T. Pitman, of Woodstock,
Va. were licensed last week by the East Han
4 over Presbytery. Mr.. Hoge is the son of the
late Dr. William J. Hoge. Mr.. Pitman expects
TO 90 as missionary to Brazil sometime during
the present year.
Mr.. Hugh c. Smith, licentiate was or
dained to the full work of the gospel ministry
at the closing meeting of East Hanover on Sun.
day night The ordination sermon was preached
by Rev. ]. P. Smith, of fredericksburg Mode
rator of the Presbytery. There was a very
large congregation present. and the sermon and
all the services were admirably adapted to the
occasion.
Religious Meetings at the University
of virginia-The Rev. Thomas Wharey d.
D.. OF Prince Edward county, Va. has accepted
an invitation to participate in a series of special
religious meetings at the University, beginning
nounced by competent Judges to be preacher of
extraordinary ability, and his labors at other
institutions of learning have been fruitful of
good He will fill the pulpit of the University
chapel, Sabbath (9th) at IL A. M. and P. NJ,
aud will also preach every night next week at
Z o'clock-G Charlottesville Jefersonian.
Lexington Church, Orange Presbytery,
has built and paid for handsome manse. The
work was accomplished chiefly through the
efforts of the Ladies Society. A writer in the
". c. Presbyterian says: They have completed
a house so beautiful in its appearance and ar
rangements that it is an ornament to the town
and credit to the persistent energy of the
Christian ladies who conceived and executed
the project. No one who kindly assisted in the
purpose. but feels degree of gratitude for hav-
ing had part in such a contamination. And
one redeeming feature in the matter is the
building funds have been kept in advance of
the expenditure. So that when the dwelling
was completed they still had the means for
other necessary Improvements.
Maysville, Ky.-A meeting of three weeks
continuance at this place closed on the last day
of March The services were conducted by Rev.
f. O. Guerrant and Rev. j. M. Evans. The
church has been greatly revived in its members.
and fifty persons were added to the roll Forty
two were received into full communion, and
eight others postponed on account of age, till
they have little time to prove themselves
Several new families have. been brought into
fellowship some by the coming in of fathers and
mothers and some by the coming in of children.
The outlook for the church is very encouraging.
altogether, in ecclesiastical year Just now closed
Christian Observer.
Rev. ]. w. Roseborough.-We are very
glad to be able to say that Rev. J. w. Rose
borough recently of Mississippi, has accepted
charge of the Cape Girardeau and Jackson
churches, IN the Presbytery of Potosi We
heartily welcome Mr.. Roseborough to Missouri
and congratulate the good people to whom
Providence has sent him.-S. Louis Presbvte-
siGn
Brazeau church In the Presbytery of
Potosi, forms part of the charge of Rev. Weisel
Beale. About two weeks ago, Mr.. Beale called
Rev. A. w. Mister to his assistance during a
meeting of several days continuance The i'm
mediate result was the confession of Christ by
twelve persons eleven of whom united with the
Brazeau church.
We regret to know that for some months Mr..
Beale has been quite indisposed but we trust
that he will soon be enjoying the robust health
which follows the acclimatizing process.-I6
Corder, Mo.-The Presbyterians at Corder
have petitioned Presbytery to organize church
there
Dedication at Clarkton, Mo-The edi
tor of the 81. Louis Presbyterian, says: "Some
years ago it became known to one of the alert
ministers in the Presbytery of Potosi that our
paper was taken by lady living at Clarkton,
In Dunklin county. He Immediately opened a
correspondence with her, inquiring as to Pres
byterian material in and near Clarkton The
result of this correspondence was visit by a
committee of the Presbytery, and the organiza.
ton Of church. Steps were soon taken for
building house of worship, and after no little
struggle and much selfdenying liberality on the
part of the members of the little flock. with
some assistance from friends at a distance a re
markedly neat and commodious sanctuary has
been erected furnished, and paid for. 1t stands
upon substantially enclosed lot, which is large
enough for a manse-a necessary adjunct which
we hope to see there some day
According to long standing promise, we Of
hciated at the dedication of this church last
Sunday