Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1883-09-27
WHEELING PRESBYTERY.
Ordination of Rev. J.. L. Scouller.

The meeting of the PreSbvtery of
Wheeling at UniOntown on the 18th inst.
was an event of more than usual interest,
owing to the solemn ceremonies connected
with the ordination of Rev. J. L. Sculler
as pastor of the l. 2. congregation at that
place. Contrary to expectation the day
was very pleasant and everything seemed
to contribute to the comfort and enjoy
ment of the occasion.
THE DECORATIONS
consisted simply of two dates, one 1865,
the date of the founding of the church,
and 1888, the present prosperous and hap
py condition of the same Back of the
pulpit are three panels, at center of top of
the middle panel was bracket on which
was placed a bible; across the corners OF
the panel, right and left, the dates Were
placed. These were formed of arbOr-vit;p
interviewer with white and colOred flowers
In the center of the two side panels We're
two large brackets and vases with large
and beautiful boquets of choice flowers
On the pulpit, at the two corners, were
flower stands filled with fine flowers, and
between them and the bible cushion were
base of the pulpit, flowers were in album
dance, and also on the side stands. The
contributions of the ladies in the way of
flowers were most generous, and if pur-
chased would have cost quite a sum of
money. To the ladies the credit and
honor should be given for making the
church beautiful upon the occasion. al
the contributions were of the finest and
best, and the flowers were arranged in a
handsome and tasteful manner
AT TEN O'CLOCK A. NJ,
Presbytery convened and the following
named ministers answered roll-call:
Vincent, Campbell, Waddell. Bailey.
Love, Mcclure, Coleman, Valance, Pol
lock, Balph, Ashenhurst, Farrar, Hanna.
-Four ministers were absent. Revs.
Smith, Hackett and Weaver, of the Pres
byterian church, were present, and Revs.
Smith and Hackett were invited to sit as
corresponding members, Rev. Weaver not
being yet ordained. OF the presbytery 12
members were present, whose names we
did not learn. After some preliminary
business, Rev. J. L. Scouller preached his
trial sermon and lectured, and was unani-
mously sustained by presbytery.
DINNER
was now in order, and the audience ad-
journed to the school building adjoining.
where the tables were spread and an eX-
cellent and abundant dinner provided. 1t
is not necessary to "gush" over this
feature of the occasion, or to take up
space, but only to say that, when the
ladies of the congregation undertake to
get up nice dinner it IS nice and good in
every particular. Here, as at the church,
flowers were in abundance and the tables
were nicely arranged.
AFTER DINNER
Kew. Hanna preached the sermon from
John, 1st chap. AZ verse, and the solemn
ceremonies of the ordination took place.
Rev. Bailey delivered the charge to the
pastor, and Rev. Coleman to the people of
the congregation. Rev. Scouller then
took his stand by the pulpit and received
a most cordial greeting from all present.
Persons of other denominations pressed
forward with the throng and the utmost
expression of good will was manifested.
REV. j. L. SCOULLER
comes into this congregation bearing the
highest recommendations as a gentleman
of piety, culture and superior mental
qualifications, and he should now know
that he has the good will and best wishes
of all connected with his congregation.
MANY DISTINGUISHED PERSONS
were present, but time nor space will not
admit of personal mention. We can only
give an'outiine of the proceedings, for the
public knowing, that those most directly
interested, will read a full and detailed
account of the proceedings of Presbytery
in their church papers.
NOTES.
The thanks of the congregation are due
DR.. J. c. Workman, MIR T. c. Bethel and
Mr.. W. L. Merritt, of the board of school
directors for their kind favor.
Also to the ladies for their untiring
efforts to make the occasion pleasant and
comfortable.
Also to those outside of the church who
showed such generous and kindly spirit.