The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-10-11

comprehensive, the county seat of Taylor
county, KY, is a rapidly growing town, with
large business connections and pright prospects,
There has been gathered the nucleus of church
in the town, consisting of about thirty Presbyte-
rians who have long desired building of their
own to worship in. The prospects of growth,
without house of their own, are not fattering.
Hence, though weak financially, they deter
mined, in the spring of 1881, to make an effort
to buildsa church. They now have the walls
up-good substantial walls. containing 154, 900
brick. Soon the walls will be protected by a
good roof And here they must stop, unless
the friends Of Presbyterianism in more fortunate
circumstances, will lend helping hand. Our
brethren in Campbellsville deserve the kind
consideration and aid of all sympathisng
hearts if any people do.
This is a most hopeful field. There is but
one Presbyterian church in the county. With
out a house we cannot hope to hold what we
have and gather none of the material that
is constantly settling in our town. With
house of worship we have the fairest prospects
Will our friends, the lovers of our old Presby-
terianism help us in our efforts If any friend
anywhere, desire to aid us by contribution,
small or large, let him enclose it to ]. n. Tur-
ner, Campbelsville, Taylor county, KY, and
may the Masters blessing be with the donor
forever.-I6.
Birmingham, AIa.-I assisted the pastor,
Rev. L. S. Handley at Birmingham, Ala, for
two weeks. Thirty two were added to the
church, and number to the Methodist Church,
South-between 40 and 80 conversions This
meeting closed on the 10th of Sept. and began
another protracted meeting at Brownsville,
Tenn, near Memphis the 18th, which closed
26th of September. Over 80 conversions, of
whom Is joined our church, with several more
to come in. The Methodist and Baptist church
es also received valuable additions. The
Spirit was abundantly poured out on both
communities. This church is without pastor.
Fraternally, ]. w HoYTE.
Cherokee Presbytery, at its fall meeting
adopted resolution expressive of its pleasure
at the establishment of fraternal relations be-
tween our Assembly and that of the Presbyte-
rian Church in the United States, and that an
interchange of delegates has been provided for.
Only one vote was given in opposition.
The Huntsville (Ala.) Advocate states
that the venerable DR.. Ross is dangerously III.
His able physicians, Drs. Baldridge and Erskine,
have exerted all their skill to extend life of
eighty five years. which efforts are remarkably
sustained by the constitution of the patient. He
says he is willing, like Paul. to depart and be
with Christ, but leaves if for the Master to de-
eide"
Prarie Church, Mo-A blessed revival is
in progress at the Prarie church-following
upon the meeting of Lafayette Presbytery
The pastor, Rev. E. M Yantis continued the
meeting, assisted by Mr.. Bowen. Up to Friday
night, September 29th) there have been eight
additions on profession. The interest deepens
and widens. Gods people are alive and rejoic-
ing.-St. Louis Presbyterian.
The Second Church Of St Joseph,
Moths church was organized just one year
ago, and at that time called its present pastor,
Rev. George Miller
The anniversary Of its organization and first
pastorate was celebrated October 1st by SER
mon by Rev. B. T. Lacy, D. D., of Sedalia. It's
first year is one of great prosperity. Forty four
have been added to its membership and it's
Sunday School wonderfully prOspered. For the
Chree months ending July 1st, the average az
tendance was 270.-Ib.
Northern Presbyterian.
The Brick church, New York, for 30
any years served by the late Rev DR.. Spring,
and of which DR.. Bevan was the late pastcr,
has given call to Rev. Henry J. Van Dyke,
Jr., of Newport Rhode Island Mr.. Van Dyke
is a son Of Rev. DR.. Henry J. Van Dyke, of
Brooklyn.
The Rev L. M. Colfelt, pastor of the
First church, Philadelphia, resumed his pulpit
work on Sabbath October 1st after an absence
Of more than a year. His health Is fully re-
stored. He was warmly welcomed by his people
Trinity Presbyterian Church, Phila-
delphia.-On Sabbath October 1st, twenty
eight persons were received into this church
which addition makes 1Ol for the present year.
During the summer months the congregation
had the church renovated and much improved
and their house Of worshiP@ nearly full Of an
earnest people.
West Spruce Street Church, PhiIs-
delphia.-There were ten additions to the
communion roll Of this church. DR. w. B.
Breeds in connection with the communion SER
vice on Sabbath, September 2lth There had
been also twelve additions at the summer com.
munion.
Sidney, obio-The First Presbyterian