The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-07
VOL. 18---NO. 50.

hONhS W ehOli IL uOl Ue dIultS
for me to add another one, too that should have
been prepared and forwarded weeks ago but
severe illness prevented. Your readers will all
remember, that on the burning of our house,
and the incipient steps taken to secure us
nea0 one we issued public card of thanks, in
which we gratefully acknowledged their kind
ness. wish now to give publicity to what my
pastorate has act,.lly done in the premises, so
that others may see how In this new and grow
ing State, one flock at least has aided its minis
ter.
To the building fund, our little rural church,
Kanapaha, near Arredonda, gave $780, Mica
nopy gave little over 5000 and Gainesville
gave over $4o0-an aggregate of over 800.
This does not include some 5000 given by citi-
zens of Gainesville and friends OF other States.
The building was erected-a commodious and
convenient one-and in a few months we moved
into it, whilst it was still unfinished The
twenty-ffth anniversary OF my ministry in this
pastorate occurred last January. There and
then my people gave what they were pleased
to call thank-ofering, as follows: Gainesville
church plastered our house at cost of some
$3.50 In addition, the ladies purchased car
pet for our parlor at cost of $45, and sent Us
| ~SN w. ~ NsScb' IAohopalld d 4SODiO IhuiSiI
sent US $50 in provisions and few well-chostn
articles of furniture and Micanopy sent us an
elegant set Of walnut bedroom furniture, at an
expense of $a5. Here then, was a thank-ofer-
ing from my pastorate that memorable oc-
casion amounting to 1850. Add that to tie
amount actually paid on the building fund, and
you have grand total of 81 ,060 And all this
from my own charge.
W. ]. McCoRMIcK, Pastor.
Rev. e. o Guerrant-The constant labor
for fourteen months and the great exposure that
DR.. Gurrant suffered during the bad weather in
January, and part of February, has rendered it
necessary for him to have brief rest His
physicians have for some time advised strongly
that he rest his voice. He has preached almost
daily for more than year, and now, acting on
their advice, be will spend part Of March in the
Standardization Observer
First Church, Charleston, S. ca
special collection was taken up in the First
Presbyterian church on Sunday Feb 10
plete the payne . ~
| by reason Of y
I church o.,
was pTeasa
Thompson,
around. Ihe
81 ,555.57, more by about S2oUl-
necessary TO cancel the indebtedness.
balance together with the amounts promised Tor
this year, will enable the committee to carry
out their plans for complete renovation of the
church building. The generous response of the
congregation to the call on Sunday was ex-
tremely gratifying and Courier
Memphis, Tenn.-The Second church has
given call to Rev. ]. F. Latimer of Davidson
College, n. c. 1t is not known whether he
will accept. The Alabama Street church is
also without pastor. Rev. S. c.. Caldwell,
! the new pastor Of the Lauderdale Street church,
is making good impression. The First church
is still worshipping in the Bethel Building.
The work Of rebuilding the church which was
destroyed by fire will commence at once
: Greensboro, N C.-Mr w. S. Moore
writes from Greensboro, N. c., of the work of
the Holy Spirit in the Presbyterian church.
j Since Sabbath, 1Sth inst, series Of meetings
have been held. Rev George Summey las
been assisting Rev. Or. J. Henry Smith the pas
tor and Rev. II. T. Darnsll was expected to
assist this week. Preaching every night and
prayer-meeting in afternoons The day Of
prayer for schools and colleges was observed
A part of the fruit was the gathering in Of
eleven dear youths from the Sabbath School I;
this is rich repayment to the officers and
teachers Of the Sabbath School for all their
labors-N. c. Presbytcrian
, Northern Presbyterian.
. A correspondent from Mercer, Pa, writes
{ to the Presbyterian that the Lords Supper was
administered in the First Presbyterian church
Of that place, REV. j V. Stockton, pastor,) on
/ late Sabbath, and that twenty-six were added
e to the church-siz by letter and twenty on Pre-
. fession Of their faith. OF the latter many were
r, heads Of families One fact is worthy of note,
that an entire class in the Sabbath School, con-
o sisting Of six young ladies, were among the
number above mentioned
g Since the Week Of Prayer. and especially
d after the Day Of Prayer for Colleges, when Dr..
it Pomeroy Of Cleveland preached. the religious
= interest in Wooster University has deepened.
The number Of conversions is about twenty.
n Twelve united with the University church at
g the recent communion The attendance during
this year has been 400 with 100 more in the
e musical departn ent There are 38 Seniors, Of
= whom 16 or is expect TO enter the ministry.
l. The new gymnasium is fast approaching COM
n pletion u will furnish an audience room tha {
will seat 900 or 200 persons.
~ The Presbvteriau church Of Grove Cii,,