The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-05-17
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
5outhern PresbYterian.

Clifton Forge, Allegheny county, Va.
Rev. w. H. Richardson. of Tuscaloosa
Ala has been called to take charge of the
Uniontown church, Alabama
Marion, Ala.-Sixteen members have lately
been received into the Presbyterian church on
examination in connection with series of pro:
tracted services held successively in the Metho.
dist and Presbyterian churches, in which the
pastors and members of both churches have CO.
operated most heartily. The work still goes on.
R. r.
Gainesville, Ga:-There is much religious
interest in the Presbyterian church in this place,
Rev. 7. P. Cleveland, pastor During series
of special services lately conducted by Rev. DR..
Bachman, nineteen persons united with the
church.
Uniontown. ALIAS theresult of religious
interest awakened at the recent meeting of Pres
bYtery at Uniontown, twelve have been added
to that church on examination
Randolph county, West va.-Rev. W.
S. P. Bryan, who is pastor of several Presbyte-
rian churches in this county, ard who was
lately called to Columbus, Miss, has declined
that call, not being willing to leave the church
es in which he has labored until they are more
established.
The Randolph Enterprise gives an encourag-
ing account of these churches, and says There
has been no sudden advance in the past year
but regular, steady progress, such as it is the
policy of the Presbyterian church to encourage
Real progress is made not by spasmodic efforts
or momentary impulses but by calm, persis-
tent, unceasing use of those means divinely APP
pointed for the growth of the church"
Dedication of Messy Creek Church,
Va.-Our church was dedicated on the llth of
May. 1t was of course crowded to its utmost ca
pacity, Notwithstanding the threatening wealth
er and bad roads. The sermon was preached
from the first four verses of the 84th Psalm
and was most appropriate and delightful ser
vice. 1t was a rare pleasure to our people to
hear DIR. Hoge, of whom they had heard so
much. They highly appreciated his giving part
of his busy time to minister to them nor will
! the impression soon be lost that was made by
his eloquent and touching sermon, under which
the audience was often in tears The lth of
May was glad day, which will not soon be
forgotten by u.s.
was deemed appropriate to make a thank offer
ing to be appropriated to any church in our
Presbytery struggling to build a church, and a
liberal response was made.
The church furniture, carpet for the whole
building, new communion service, and new or
gan showed the zeal and unity of the ladies in
their work WR
Galveston, Texas.-The installation of
Rev. William N. Scott late of the Third church.
Richmond, Va, as pastor of the First Presbyte
rian church in this city, took place May 9TH by
a commission Of Brazos Presbytery consisting of
Rev. E D. Junkin, D. D., of First church. Hous
ton, and Rev. R. F. Bunting, D. D., a former
pastor of this church. The attendance was
large and the services were exceedingly inter
esting and impressive.
Dr. Junkin presided, preached an appropriate
sermon, and delivered the charge to the pastor.
This charge was peculiarly solemn and impress
sive, delivered with an earnestness and warmth
Of feeling that secured the sympathetic attention
Of the congregation. DR.. Bunting delivered the
charge to the people, full of faithful admonition
on their various duties to their new pastor. of
caution as to the spirit in which they should re-
celye his ministrations, both in and out Of the
pulpit, and clear exposition Of the peoples
portion Of reciprocal obligations"
Brother Scott enters upon the duties of his
new field under favorable auspices. He was
called insight, unseen" by the unanimous
vote of the church, and his few weeks labor
mong ms confirms the good opinion formed be
iorehand. There is much work to be done in
this growing cosmopolitan population for the
cause Of the Master, and the members Of the
church manifest Jealous determination to up.
hold their new pastor in every good word and
work Sr,,r,
Tallahassee, Fla-Sabbatb, April 3Oth.
was memorable day in the history Of The
Tallahassee Presbyterian church. Then, its
pastor elect, Rev. j. Y. Allison was made its
bishop, in the simple yet solemn manner pecu.
liar to our God-honored church.
The entire committee appointed by the Pres
bytery Of Florida at its recent sessions in Madi-
son was present, viz: Rev. Messrs. w. j. Nc.
Cormick and B. L. Baker, with Ruling Elder
T. NJ. Palmer, NJ. D., Of Monticello.
large and deeply interested congregation