The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-08-09

the floor. Chalmers, it is said, was very much
moved, and with uplifted hands determined
that he would never again neglect, as he had
opportunity to do good in season and out Of
season. &
Pastoral Relation Dissolved.-At =
called meeting of the Presbytery of Mississippi
held at Crystal Springs, July 3lst, the pastoral
relation between Rev. c. A MuRrae, and the
church at Crystal Springs was &ssolSed. The
request came from the pastor and was resnect-
fully consented TO by the people, by whom he
is greatly beloved The health of his family
by the advice of his physician, requires more
bracing climate. His copresbyters as well as
his people part with great reluctance from one
SO universally beloved, and kind wishes follow
him to new Eeld of labor. W
Rev. r. r. welch, d. D.-Tbe Presbv-
terry OF Arkansas, at a meeting held July 9th
unanimously refused to dissolve the pastoral re.
lation between DR.. Welch and the First Presbv-
terian church of Little Rock that he might ac
cept the professorship to the South western
University at Clarksville, Tenn. The Univer-
sity was ably represented before the Presby
terry by Rev. DR.. j. N. Craig, of Holly Springs,
Miss. The result will be disappointment to
the University, but the people of Little Rock
are rejoicing.
Rev. DR.. strickler, of Lexington Presby-
terry, has been called to Central church At
lanta Ga. We see it stated also that he has
been called to Lexington, Va
On the 18th ult., the Rev H. c. Fennel
was installed pastor of Little Mountain church
IN the Presbytefy of South Carolina.
On the 9Th ult., the Rev. R. A. Wales was
installed pastor of Rocky Mount church in the
Presbytery of Orange N. C.
On the 18th ult., new church was orga-
nized at Gastonia, N C.
Grand Avenue Church, ST. Louis
IL gives us very great pleasure to learn that ar
rangements have been perfected for the i'm
mediate completion of Grand Avenue church.
AS Is know the congregation, formerly called
the Pine Street church, have occupied for two
years handsome, commodious chapel. built at
the rear Of their beautiful lot which faces Wash
lngton Avenue. The chapel has become too
strait, and contract has been let to have the
main building under roof by the first of Decem-
Der After which, the inside work will be
pushed forward, so that, it is confidently ex-
Pected, the house will be ready for occupancy
before the close of next summer.-H. Louis
Presbyterian
Prayer Meeting Results-Great things
may be expected in vacant churches A con-
gregation not favored with stated preaching. is
not therefore shut out from rich blessing. There
is no necessity to await the visits of an Evan
gellst We have this good word from the church
at Lonoke, Ark. Our house is yet unfinished
inside but we are very proud of it as it is. We
nave Just closed two weeks prayer. meeting
with nine additions to our church, all bv pro-
fession. God has blessed us to Him we give
all the glory."-B
Elizabeth City, N. C.-Rev. L. C Vass
and Rev. F. H. Johnston visited Elizabeth
City the last of June as Presbyterian pioneers.
a previous visit by Rev Messrs S. NJ. Smith
and L. G. Vass had resulted in student from
Union Seminary, Mr.. Hodge, being secured for
his vacation. He is working acceptably. and
1t is hoped that at no distant day, strong Pres
byteran organization will be established there.
Services were held during this visit on one
night, when Mr.. Johnston preached.-N. c.
PreSbyteriGn
MT. Williams Wilmington Presby-
tery.-Rev. G. w Macmillan writes july
24th, 1882: Yesterday we had communion at
Mt. Williams. Rev. j. s. Black assisted in the
exercises. In addition to those who were re.
ceived into the church the Sunday previous we
had the pleasure Of receiving nine more, six of
whom were baptized which makes forty.eiebt
received in all. There are many others vet
who have the subject under serious considera.
ton
There IS no abatement Of the interest but all
who have connected themselves with the church
and the church members too are growing
steadily and quietly in grace May thdHI,ord
continue the blessed work-IJ.
Mr.. John Craig, another venerable ruling
elder in the First church in Augusta, Ca. died
last week-only few days after his colleague,
Judge Gould. Mr.. Craig's health was so feeble
Tor several years before his death that he was
unable TO perform public official duties.-S,,,H-
I'm Presbyterian.
The Evangelist Of Central Mississppi
Presbytery writes us that he has held a meeting
If great interest in Lebanon church Hi8ds
county. The meeting continued week
'rayer meeting every morning. preaching at II
o'clock and at night The Spirit Of the Lord
vas poured out Christians were greatly re.
reshed, divisions were healed. backsiders re-