The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-03-22

Granger, Mo-Services continuing several
days were lately held in this place by Rev. NJ.
g. CORN and Rev. w. S. Trimble. Two per-
sons were added to the church on examination.
and much interest was manifested
DR.. Grasty.-The Merico Iatelliqencer( Nfo)
has the following:
Rev. John S. Grasty left Monday C6th) for
st. Louis, where he will remain with friends for
a month or more, when he expects to return to
Virginia. The Doctors health is still quite
feeble, but it is hoped that with continued rest
from labor for few mouths it will be fully res
tored, and that his usefulness many be as great
IN his decline as it has BEEN in the past. In
leaving Mexico DR.. Grasty has withdrawn from
alarge circle of friends whose prayers and best
wishes will follow him.
The Rev. Joseph M. Evans, of Augusta,
Kentucky, has been appointed Evangelist to
: labor in the northeastern portion of the State
chiefly within the bounds of Ebenezer Presby-
terry, and has accepted the appointment There
are five active men now engaged in Synodical
Evangelistic work in that State the churches
have taken great interest in the scheme so aus
plciously inaugurated at the last meeting of their
Synod, and their Executive Committee expects
to have between S1l 900 and $4,000 to expend
during the present year in this important enter
prise
Harrodsburg, Ky-The meeting closed
Sunday night March 9Th. The church was
greatly revived, and the whole community was
impressed. Seventy seven were received into
the Presbyterian church. All the churches in
Harrodsburg will receive accessions Quite
number have already Joined them and more
will follow There has not been much religious
interest here for years Christian, Observer.
Anchorage, Ky.-There has been a GOOD
meeting at this place, in which the pulpits Of
Bellewood Seminary have had share. Rev.
j. G. Hunter has been assisting the pastor Rev
&. W. Bedinger. The Spirit of God has in
great grace, been present in power. The people
of God are much revived There have been
large accessons, and the work is still going on.
a later letter gives other details "Our meet
ing has just closed. Thirty-ive have been re-
celved by the session, of whom two were bv
letter; three Others have protested their faith in
Christ who will probably join the Church else
where.-Ib.
Chattanooga Tenn.-The congregation
of the First Presbyterian church at this place
has entered upon the work of erecting new
church building for their accommodation. The
last service was held in the old building on Sab
bath, March 9th.
cleveland, Tenn.-The Presbyterian
church at this place is now without a minister
They are anxious to be supplied with a suitable
pastor.
Reslgnation.-Dr. Francis P. Mutually, at
the conclusion of solemn and impressive SER
vices at the Presbyterian church last Sunday
morning made announcement of his purpose to
ask dissolution of his pastoral relations with
the church, and his wish for the congregation to
unite with him in request to Presbyterv to
that end.
DR.. Mutually, in point of ability, in earnest
devotion and service in his ministry. ranks.
alongside with the foremost men in that dis
tTngulshed body of divnes the General Assem-
Oily OF the Southern Presbyterian Church
During his five years Of ministry in Lexington
he has secured the esteem and love of MANY to
whom he ministers and also in the community
at large. If the congregation unite in this re-
quest and Presbytery grants the dissolution
asked for, the prayers of many in our com
munlty will attend this distinguished divine
aud his attractive family wherever thew NAV in
Gods Providence be called to labor in His vine
yard.-Leringtoa Gazette
Hillsboro, in Orange Presbyterv-A
communication informs us that Hillsboro church
has called to the pastorate the Rev. James L.
Williamson from Lancaster, District, S. c.. and
that he has signifed his willingness to accept.
We heartily congratulate the church on secur-
ing the services of Mr.. Williamson young
man who has already done good service for the
Master and who is deeply imbued with the
spirit of work. Rev. H. B. Pratt. who is snend.
ing a season of RELAXATION at Hillsboro among
his old friends has done a good work in brine.
ing them out Of their gloom and dependency
by infusing cheerful energy.-N. c. PresB,,te-
riaH.
Northern Presbyterian.
Middleton, Ohio.-Twenty.s additions
TO this church nave been made as the fruits Of
special meetings commencing with the Week Of
Prayer. Last summer the house of worsbin was
Seautlfied and improved at a cost of 1000.
New York The West Farms church Of
which Rev. William Scott is pastor received AZ
its communion on March 18th fourtaon Nor,
bers thirteen Of them being on profession IF
their faith. At no time since 1871. without an
exception, has the membership of this church
been as large as at present and both the morn.
ing and evening congregations throughout the