The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-08-02

tlful and complete churches lin our Presbyterv.
These facts show that our Evangelistic work
is not In vain. God has blessed us, and is en-
couraglng us to 60 forward Our Committee Of
Home Missions at Baltimore. have aided us in
the support of our Evangelist, and the churches
visited by him have contributed literally to the
cause. 1t is to be hoped that all our churches
will take increased interest in this branch of our
work. and that they will not fail to remember
it in their prayers, and also in their contribu-
tons. The first Sabbath in September, remen-
Der, is the day appointed by our Assembly for
taking up collection in all our churches for
the Evangelistic cause. Let us all try to con-
tribute, every church, as the Lord hath pros
pered. Contributions should be sent to the
Treasurer, L. G. Inglis, P. o. Box 331, Bati.
more, Md.
plenteous harvest is before us in eastern
Texas We greatly need more laborers for our
vacant churches and the new fields that are
opening to u.s. Pray ye the Lord of the har-
vest that he would send forth aborers."
Fraternally yours, S. F. TEyNEY.
Church organized-The committee an.
pointed by the Presbytery of South Carolina
consisting of Rev. ]. R. Riley, D. D., Rev. w.
McWorther, and Rev. H. Strong, with elders
IL. R. CASTOR and Major S. P. Dendy, to orga-
nlEe church at Westminster, Oconee county.
s. c., met at Westminster, July 18th, 1882,
Rev. DIR. Riley preached from Eph iv: Sc.
The Doctors theme, ably handled, was "The
unity of the Church does not consist in any out.
ward form or organization" After the sermon
twenty one names were enrolled and church
organized to be known as the Westminster Pres
oyterlan church. Messrs. H. R. CASTOR and
Sloan Dickson were elected elders and Messrs
j. 7. Hudgins. D. S. Hull, and ]. c. Miller
were elected deacons. Messrs. Dickson, Hudg
ems Hull and Miller were ordained and set
apart to the offices for which they were chosen.
Mr. CASTOR coming to the church as an ordained
elder from Richland. Westminster is flourish
ing little town on the Charlotte and Atlanta
Ar Line railroad, and Presbyterianism is be-
ginning to take hold of the minds and hearts of
Its good people. With the Lords blessing ere
along, we look for this church TO be a power in
the land.-N. c. Presbyterian.
Church Organization.-Rev. J. J. Ken
nedy writes from Gastonia, N. c., July 18th
a Presbyterian church was organized on the
10th and 10th inst, at Gastonia on the R. &
u. H. H. about twenty miles from Charlotte.
j. y. Holland, ]. H. Craig, B. c. Brady, and
A. M. Smyer were elected elders and Dr. R. II.
Adams, Robert Bell, and VIM. Brady were
elected deacons. The people were very anxious
Tor the organization without delay, and I
thought delay would be unwise Their orga
nlzatlon gave an increased impetus to the erec
ton OF house of worship in this place. Rev.
f. L. Leeper preached on this occasion with
great acceptance, and the preached gospel was
received with meekness and love. There is
bright prospect for fourishing church here.
Ib.
Installation at Rocky Mount, N c.
Rev. R. A. Wales, the pastor elect of tbi,
church' was duly installed on the 9th of July,
by portion of the committee appointed by
Orange Presbytery. Rev. John w. Primrose
preached the sermon. The same presided pro-
posing the constitutional questions to pastor
elect and congregation. In the absence of the
rest OF the committee, Mr.. Primrose next charged
the pastor The same also charged the conpre-
cation. 1t was all done well.
1t must have been a pleasure to Mr.. Primrose
to preach in new church. entirely maid for
where few years before he had begun tie
work in rickety old lodge. And to install a
pastor over good congregation with member
ship OF twenty three, where he for time,
preached without single follower.
Five have been added to the roll of the
church under the ministraton of the present
pastor.-I6.
Corsicana Church, Texas-Ata a Dro re-
aata meeting of the Presbytery of Central
Texas, held In Georgetown on July 10th the
pastoral relation existing between Rev. H. w.
woods and the Corsicana church, was dissolved
at the request Of the pastor-the church con.
'enting-and a letter of dismission to the Pres
oytery Of Highland, Kansas, was granted to
Mr.. Woods.
Bishopville Church, S. Con the 18th
1lt' Rev. Dr. Mack began to preach for us.
continuing the services six days. The interest
increased to the very last. Twelve members
we're received into the church on profession Of
heir faith in Christ. Others are anxious-some
'f whom will unite with the Methodist church
only five persons OF suitable age remain outside
d the church in this gregadon.-South.rn
New Churches organized.-Re r. I.
Johnston writes "On Sunday, July lG 1882.
wo Presbyterian churches were Organized in
Lincoln county N G. Ope ,t To- O.. 4.