The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-01-25
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.
southern Presbyterian.


Caldwell Institute Orange county, N. c.
Rev. S. r. Preston, of Blacksburg. Va.
has been called to the church of Wytheville.-
The call will be forwarded to Montgomery Pres
bytery of which Mr.. Preston is a member
Rev. j. M. kirkpatrick, of Montgomery
Presbytery, has accepted a call from the Pres
byterian church at Washington, Ark.
Charlestown, w. Va-At meeting Of
the Presbyterian church on the 14th inst the
following gentlemen were elected additional
deacons, viz: S. S. Dalgarn, Nimrod russell
A Diehl, S. w. Wysong, " M. Error, Andrew
Witherspoon, r. W. Morrow. and E w. Bedin
ger. Jr.
At the communion next day four additions
on examination were made
Rev. e. P. Palmer, D. D., of Mobile, Ala,
was elected President of Austin College, Texas,
at meeting of the board of Trustees, held at
Dallas, January 10th. The outlook of the Col
lege is more encouraging every day. Eighty
three students have matriculated this year
If DIR. Palmer comes, and it is believed that
he will, Texas Presbyterians will soon have an
Institution of which they will be proud.
TRUSTEE.
Churchville, Augusta county Va.-The
Presbyterian church of this place has given a
unanimous call to Rev. J H. H. Winfree, pas
tor of Shemariah church, for half of his time.
Rev. R. G. Walker has faithfully supplied the
church for the last year, but he was not willing
to have his name come before the congregation
in connection with the pastoral office.
Messy Creek Church, Lexington Pres
bytery-A private letter informs us that at
Sangersville, one of the preach ng places in con-
nection with this church. the pastor, Rev ]. w.
Rosebro lately held protracted meeting of two
weeks, in which he was assisted by Rev. F. H.
Gaines, and that very deep religious interest
has been manifested.
Rev. F. j. Brooke, the pastor of the Pres
byterian church at Philippi, W. Va, has re-
ceived three calls to take charge of other con-
gregations two in Virginia and one at Holly
Springs, Ark Two of the calls pay about $500
per year more than he receives here. We un.
derstand that Mr.. Brooke has declined them all
and we are glad of it. He is needed right here
Barbour JcfersOnian.
Blacksburg, Va.-The services in connec-
ton with the week of prayer were conducted in
this church by the pastor, Rev. S. R. Preston,
assisted by Rev. E. c. Gordon, of Salem The
church has been greatly revived. Some have
professed faith in Christ, and there is deep re-
ligious interest in the community. year ago
this church adopted the 1.-THE System" and
the result has been very satisfactory. At the
congregational meeting held January 1st the
report from the treasurer showed that about
$500 more had been received for the year lust
ended than for the year before, and the congre-
CATION, by rising vote, adopted the "Tithe
System" for the future.
Tabb Street Church, Petersburg, Va
The annual meeting of the congregation OF
the Tabb-Street Presbyterian church was held
on Monday night, 18th inst, Rev. DR.. Wither-
spoon presiding as moderator. Reports of the
church work in all its departments were pre-
scented. The superintendent of the Sunday
school reported the organization of the school
to be: Officers, 6 teachers, SO; scholars, 1919
Bible class l0-total, 25l; average attendance
throughout the year, 2O3. Under its auspice:
an evening school, to teach children how tc
read and write, is in successful operation. The
ladies missionary society made during the veal
the sum of 1882, most of which has been ex
pended for church purposes The seasonal re
port shows % additions to the church and 1;
removals. net gain of 10. The present mem
bership is 4l6. In this connection the pastor
stated that of this number $40 are residen
members, the others being scattered all over thu
country, working with other churches bu
retaining their membership here, many of then
declining to withdraw. The pastor was off duty
for five and half months of the year by reason
of sickness, and unable to perform ministerial
duty. His work, in consequence, was somewba
in arrears Only seven members of the con
gregation died during the year. The Board q
Deacons reported the receipts of the year a
$6,5Ol6l, and the disbursements the same
The debt Of the church has been reduced t
$447.4S.
Rockville and Bethesda Churches
Historical discourse delivered at these church
es by the pastor, Rev. P. P Flournoy. has bee
published at the request of the congregation
1t will preserve the knowledge Of valuable fact
which were liable to be forgotten. It state
that Rockville and Bethesda are one cburcl
both organically and historically. Thew bav
now one bench of elders and one commune
roll, though they are distinct congregations wol
shipping in different houses. The name of th
church originally was Captain John, latterl
called Cabin John. The date of the organizatio
cannot be accurately determined The Rev. ia
Hunt was DrObab1v tho frat restor srd a.