The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-01-11

being 81 per cent, the next in Louisville, ID. 9
per cent. the next in Wilmington 26.9 per
cent.
Five Years Pastorate-Rev. r. w.
Hooper, of Selma, Ala, says in a letter to the
Christian Observer II have just finished a
sermon, on the close of my fifth year, as pastor
of his church. Within year before 1 came
there had been two special m settings, in one of
which twelve were added; and in the other,
thirty three. In these five years, there have
been added to the church one hundred and
twelve, only forty of these, however, on
examination. Our contributions have averaged
nearly $4,000 peryear. Three elders and three
deacons have been lost to us by death, or-remov-
al. To supply these vacancies, and those caused
by the elevation of deacons to eldership. we
have ordained three elders and seven deacons.
We now have eight elders, and eight deacons.
and about three hundred members
Potosi and Irondale, Mo-Rev. Mr..
Stratton writes of the Potosi church: mot
only are the people of God more united and
determined in their efforts to extend His king
dom, but the people at large seem more in
terested-the pews are better filled, and the
audiences more solemn and attentive Three
have united with us on confession of Christ. At
Irondale two came forward to unite with our
little flock there, but have not yet been personal,
ly received. st. Louis Presbyterian
Resignation of Rev. N. M Woods
Rev. Neander M. Woods pastor of the Presby-
terrain Church in this city, announced to his con-
gregaton short time ago that the doctors had
decided that his WIFE Mrs Woods, could not live
In warm, moist climate, and on last Sunday he
formally asked the consent of the church to a
dissolution of his pastoral relation, in order that
he might remove to a climate suitable to his
wife's health. This was not altogether unex-
pected, but was none the less unwelcome. for
Mr.. Woods, during his brief residence, has gained
warm place in the hearts of his people, and
many friends outside of his own church There
being no option but to comply with Mr. Woods
request, the following resolutions were adopted :
Whereas this church is called upon to unite
with Rev. Neander NJ Woods in asking the
Presbytery of Brazos to dissolve the pastoral
relation he at present sustains to us and,
Whereas the state of health of Mrs. Woods
makes 1T imperative that she should live in an
interior dry climate, and is the impelling cause
for asking this dissolution;
ResoJUed, l. That we hereby unite with Mr.
2. That in doing this we desire to express our
unfeigned sorrow at the necessity which calls
for it, our deep sense of the loss we sustain by
the withdrawal of Mr.. Woods after his brief
labors of few months among us, in the midst
of his usefulness, in quickening the zeal and
interest of our members, and building up our
church.
3. That we are called upon as church to
humble ourselves before God, and with meek
ness and faith submit to this mysterious provi-
dence.
4 That in parting with Mr.. Woods we desire
him to carry with him assurances of our affec
tionate regard for him as a Christian gentleman
and faithful pastor, and our prayers for him and
his loved ones, that our covenant keeping God
may ever have them in his holy keeping.
o. That we earnestly and cordially commend
him to the Christian love and confidence of God's
people wherever God in his providence may cast
his lot
6. That a copy of these resolutions be fur
nished to Mr.. Woods.-GaloeSton Nel08.
Northern Presbyterian.
The Presbyterian church in West
field, Mo, Rev. R. H. Jackson pastor, received
at its last communion twenty-five members. The
outlook for the future is encouraging.
Salt Lake City-Fifteen persons were re-
ceived into this now very conspicuous church
at the December communion, eight of whom
were students in Salt Lake Collegiate Institute.
-Four of the students are children of those who
are or have been Mormons majority of the
Senior Glass are now members of the Presby-
terrain Church. having protested Christ since
their connection with the school. The STAY OF
the evangelists White and McGranahan-
though short, had happy influence on the
students connected with the school as we'll as
upon the community at large There are
now over 100 members connected with the
church, and about 200 pupils in the excellent
Collegiate Institute.
Reformed Dutoh ,-The resignation of Rev
W. R. Davis as pastor of the Madison avenue
f Congregational Church of Albany, N. York
takes place next Monday, JAN 9. He has
accepted the call of the Reformed Church O.
Albany, on State street, and will begin hi
labors Jan. 10. Mr.. Davis was once the pastor
of an Independent Methodist Church in Balti
more then of the Clermont-avenue Methods
Episcopal Church in Brooklyn and was settled
in Harlem when called to succeed Rev. DIR
Hepworth in New York He is in his thirty
seventh year and breaches without notes.
Brooklyn.-The trustees of the Tabernacl
o Or. T. De Witt Talmago pastor) have decide,
that the pews of the church shall be rented a
4 auction on the 23d Of January, and such motto
g has been given from the pulpit. The plan is t