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Now some of the Baptists want a litur-
gical service. We find the following in
one of our exchanges:
The Madison Avenue Baptist Church, New
York, DR.. Bridgeman, pastor, has decided to
make some important changes in their evening
service. A special Committee, appointed re
Gently to consider the question, reported that
a hturrglcal service is desirable; that the Re-
formed Churches have made mistake in so
generally casting liturgical forms aside that in
many Churches the idea of worship is almost
entirely crowded out, and that preaching has
taken its place and they CONSEQUENTLY believe
that the Church. at its evening services NIGH
use with profit some modified liturgical form
The report concludes:
1t ought, surely, to be our aim to draw to the
sanctuary those in our neighborhood in whom
the impulse toward the Church and its worship
needs to be supplemented by some attraction in
the style OF the worship itself. We are not of
those who believe in attracting the multitudes
by fascinating sensation. We would not de-
grade the music of worship to the level of a con-
cert-room performance but we believe that if q
larger space were given to such music as is be-
fitting Gods house, the attendance of young
people might be increased especially if the ex-
ample and invitation of the Church members
should give them encouragement and impulse
Leaving TO the Church to decide as to whether
any such changes as they have referred to are
desirable in the order of our Sunday morning
service, the Committee suggest the following ar
rangement for the evening services l. An
them; q Invocation, or Psalm 3. Hymn 4.
Scripture 5. Gloria in Excelsis or Chant 6.
Prayer, concluding with the Lord's-prayer, in
which all will join Z. Hymn 8. Offertory
8. Sermon 10. Hymn IL. Prayer; II.
Benediction.
They suggest, further, that the congregation
stand during the hymns in both morning and
evening service.
We see no harm in all this, if they
want it; it does not amount, however,
to liturgical" service, which the com
mittee say is desirable"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-02-14

The death OF Mr.. William E. Dodge,
which occurred at his residence in New
York city last Friday, was national
calamity. His name has been associated
with almost every philanthropic and
Christian enterprise of the country for
the last fifty years. Home Missions, For
eign Missions, Sunday Schools, Temper
ance, and Education found in him gen.
erous supporter. His contributions to
religious, charitable, and educational in
situations were princely. 1t is estimated
that IN some of the years of his long and
useful life his benefactions averaged
81 900 day throughout the year, and
that at no time for several years past did
they fall below 100000 for the year.
He was a vice-president of the American
Board of Foreign Missions, and was di-
rector of the Presbyterian Board of For
eign Missions. To these Boards his con-
tributions amounted to thousands of dol
lars annually.
He was the president of the National
Temperance Society, and contributed
more, perhaps, to its success than any
other man in the country He was a
consistent friend of Sabbath observance.
He resigned his place as director of the
Erie Railroad and sold his stock as soon
as it was determined to run Sunday
trains. He afterwards pursued the same
course with the New Jersey Central Rail
road, of which he was also a director.
He made a public profession of religion
when only twelve years of age, and
through long, active, and successful
business career, maintained consistent
Christian character. In 1913 he united
with the Presbyterian church in New
York city, of which DR.. Cox was pastor.
He helped to build and sustain several
other churches in the city. But his ben
elections were not confined to New York
or even to this country. He sought op-
portunities to do good with his wealth
north, east, south, and west, and his be-
nevolence was recognised in foreign lands
A call for meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce to take action in regard to his
death, says: Mr.. Dodge's eminent stand
ing as merchant, and his untiring eff
forts In the cause of philanthropy, call
for general expression of sorrow for his
family and for the loss the city and the
nation have sustained"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-02-14

ATTENTION to strangers is duty very
frequently neglected by Presbyterians in
our cities. Our Church suffers an i'm
meuse loss in consequence. A young
person goes to the city from the country
and finds employment. He or she is a
stranger in any church they may attend
In many cases they are thrown by asso-
citation among the members of some other
denomination who are Jealous for their
own Church, and not very scrupulous
about the rights of others. They are
invited to go with them, and the habit
is thus formed before they are aware Of
its influence. In the meantime no Pres
byterian with whom they may chance to
meet remembers to invite them to their
own church and introduce them to the
Bible class or Sunday School.
Under such circumstances Presbyte-
rians are peculiarly liable to be led off
from their own fold. They are instructed
from the first in the most liberal views
and taught to respect religion in its vari-
Gus forms. They have been brought up
to hate bigotry, and are tempted to con-
slider as such any special regard for their
own Church. In this manner and for
these reasons, thousands of our members
go out from us without even asking for a
regular dismission.
The fault is partly in wait of proper
intelligence and defective training, and
partly in the neglect to which we have
referred Our city brethren ought to be
on the lookout all the time to discover
these unguarded sheep and allure them
to the fold. A little more zeal of this
kind would be of marked service to the
city churches themselves, which owe
their slow growth to neglect Of this means
of increasing their numbers.
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no W TO REACH THE UPPER
GLASSES

AT late conference on Home Missions
held at Exeter Hall, London, Rev. ].
Shalto Douglass made an earnest address
on some of the difficulties in the way of
reaching the upper classes of society with
the gospel. 1t is grave question-no
less grave and no less difficult to answer
than the question: How shall the poor
be reached2 Riches, promotion, society,
and even culture and education, have
their peculiar temptations and dangers.
They do not always secure happiness, nor
do they make it any easier to enter the
kingdom of heaven. What is technically
called society" is often one of the most
dangerous foes of religion. Society peo-
pie need conversion just as much as those
who dwell in lanes and alleys. While
we cannot lay too much stress upon the
heavenly work Of preaching the gospel to
the poor, we must also devise the best
means to evangelist the rich. The same
methods may not be equally adapted to
all. Mr.. Douglass in his address said /:
I'VE must ask ourselves, What is the
class of persons we have to deal with p
What are their peculiarities? They may
be exceedingly patronising, and at the
same time they may be exceedingly igno-
rant. In the upper classes we have to
deal very much with people who proba-
bly, know little more about their Bibles
than many of the converts of the Saliva
ton Army. Here is worldly family
for instance they have every possible
means of developing worldliness. We
know that with few exceptions, little
time is given to Scripture from the time
they are boys and girls" He suggests:
" Whilst publicity seems to be the means
OF bringing out the lower class, who like
to speak and tell their experience, in the
upper class we have to deal with those
whose whole life is lived in comparative
seclusion as to spiritual matters. If there
is one thing about which they are diff
dent, it is that. If we have to deal with
them, we may perhaps bear in mind the
words of Paul, But privately to them
who were of reputation. Whatever
may be the methods used, we must not
neglect either the poor or the rich, but
perseveringly and wisely press upon all
the great truth Except ye be converted
and become as little children, ye shall in
no wise enter into the kingdom of heav-
en-"
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powerful argument for the genuineness of

powerful argument for the genuineness of
both.
Another grave point to be made
against this book is that the author has
made the opportunity to reiterate the
views with regard to Future Punishment,
with which his name is already so I'M
pleasantly associated. He speaks of Au-
gustine and Calvin with great bitterness
The work, on the whole, will do great
deal of mischief. 1t will be read by a
great many theological students, minis
ters, and others, with half-formed and
crude opinions on these subjects, and will
aid in unsettling still further their theo-
logical views.
We have not failed to observe also that
Canon Farrar, in his notice of the Book
of Revelation, is very severe on those
commentators who find the Church of
Rome in the Apocalypse; in fact he does
not exhibit any luminosity against the
Romanists. There is, we fear, some OBJ
liquity about Canon Farrar's mind; which
we say with profound regret, for there is
unquestionably much about his writings
that is very attractive.
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THERE will be, we are sure deem
and general regret to learn Gas will be
seen from our news columns), that the
Rev. DR.. Hoyt, of the First Presbyterian
church in Nashville, has been compelled
by ill-health to resign his pastoral charge.
We sincerely trust that the rest which
DIR. Hoyt proposes to take will be speed
lily efhcacious to restore him again to that
active work in which he has labored so
successfully.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-02-14

HOME NJ ss1oNs IN THE SYNOD OF
VIRGINIA. has already been stated
in this column what noble collections
have been made by Staunton (1st.) and
Hebron churches of Lexington Presby-
terry TOR Sustentation. We have since
learned that the January offering of
Franklin st. church, baltimore, amount
ed to over 5000 besides the regular
monthly collections throughout tie year
1t is also reported to US that the churches
of Charlottesville in West Hanover Pres
bytery, and Wytheville in Abingdon
Presbytery, have each raised $780, II
the churches generally come up in like
proportion, the $25 900 recommended by
the Synod will be fully raised. 1t is
worth the effort on the part of all, and
is yet possible, if all will go to work.
God bless our liberal churches. They
will not suffer for their liberality Too
much attention cannot be given to Home
Missions. Foreign Missions is the child
of Home Missions.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-02-14

A BISHOP once took Mr.. Burgess to
task for hunting. But" expostulated
the other, " hunting is not more uncleri-
cal than dancing; and 1 noticed your
lordship's name as one of those present
at the last State ball" "True," said the
Bishop, " but was not III the same room
with the dancers" " A parallel case to
mine, my lord, replied Mr.. Burgess,
for ride such inferior animals that I
am never in the same field with the
houndsl"
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WE read an account in the Belfast
Witness of the meetings of Messrs. Moody
and Sankey in Birmingham, which were
held in an immense building called
Blrgley Hall. On the Sunday preceding
there were 10000 people present, and at
the conclusion of Mr.. Moody's address
between 300 and 400 persons of all ages
rose in response to the invitation to in
quirers.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-02-14

The progress of the Romish Church in
Great Britain is naturally gratifying to
the Tablet, their leading organ in that
country. The figures are, indeed, fitted
to startle Protestants, and make Roman
lists exult In 1910 the Papists of Great
Britain numbered little more than half
million. They worshipped in 500
churches, and were ministered to by 624
clergymen. In 1880 the episcopate and
priesthood had increased to 1882, the
churches to l ,46l, and the adherents to
l,384,0O0. This rate Of progress is very
far beyond that of the general popula-
ton, the latter being 60 per cent, while
that Of the Roman Catholics is 1853 per
cent.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-02-14

The public have already learned from
the secular papers that the Rev. R. R..
Howison, of Fredericksburg, well known
as the author of a History of Virginia,
has a new work in press. This work, we
learn, is theological and metaphysical,
and is occupied with many of the pro-
found questions of our day. 1t will be
issued by Messrs. Whittet & Shepperson
of this city in few weeks.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-02-14

SUNDAY visiting is a serious difficulty
in many Of our country congregations.
Thoughtless people, merely for enjoy
ment, go into Christian families and con-
vert their Sabbath rest into season Of
entertainment. Young men and women
come together on the Lord s day to spend
its sacred hours in mirth, and idle con-
versation, in utter disregard of the com
mandment to keep it holy. We know OF
families who are invaded from the city
by persons awaiting themselves of in
creased railroad facilities, and these fam
lilies are detained from church and COM
PEELED to devote the day to cooking in
stead of devotion. All these are deplor-
able obstacles to religious improvement
1t were better for our Christian people,
under such circumstances, to be impolite
rather than inconsistent: they ought to
obey God rather than please man. And
1T Is highly unreasonable for persons who
are indifferent to religion thus to inter-
fere with the religion of others. A rigid
adherence to principle, on the part of the
Pious, is the only remedy we can suggest.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-02-14

HE s. s. 1Snaes;s responsible for this:
AT the dress-parade of colored reg
iment, during the civil war, the chaplain
who had been accustomed to conduct
prayers at that time, was not in his place.
Thereupon the colonel said that if there
was preacher in the ranks he might
step forward. Promptly one hundred
and sixteen preachers advanced from the
line"
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-02-14

The Interior mentions an extreme
instance of Red-Tapism in India. A
station-agent on q railway telegraphed
to headquarters "Tiger jumping around
the platform. Send Instructions.
That reminds us Of an Episcopalian
minister who refused to give notice of the
fact when informed by the sexton that
the church was on fire. He said there
was nothing in the prsyer-book on the
subject.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-02-14

Mr.. Min, the retired preacher, as our
readers know, has gone on the stage. A
critic in indianapolis says of him that
though Mr.. Min has evidently studied
Shakespeare carefully, his work is not
up to the demands on him" The In
terror observes that this is what was al
ways the matter.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-02-14

THURSDAY, the Odd, is the fourth
Thursday, the day which the General As
sembly recommends to be observed as
the usual Concert of Prayer for the young
men in our institutions of learning.
Great good has often resulted from the
Observance. Read the communication of
the Secretary Of Education on the subject.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The Presbyterian Cot.

Since our last report the following contribr-
tons have been received
Z" The Cleaners" of Olivet church, New
Kent county, Va, $500
Kate Cameron, Lula Hill, Bird Parker.
Vene Parker, Alice Fitzhugh, Mrs C.
a. A6botts class, Mckinney, Texas,
each 25 cents, Ok
M. Duncan, (deceased) Victoria Texas. / 90
Members Of Infant class of Union s. s.,
Belfast, Tenn, viz Charley Woods. SC:
Robbie Mcknight, &C.. Robert Orr, 15c.;
Jimmy Woods, 3oc.-1Oc., 65
Christmas offering from Julia Hudson,
Mamie Echols, Halle Echols and Row.
land Echols, Jr., Balcony Falls, Va,
each 25 cents, OO
Sunday School of Mt. Hope Presbyterian
church, Keyser, w. Va, 90
Jim and Katie Baker. of Chicago, each
25 cents 5o
Sturdivant Read, Covington. XIV. 20
Henry H. McCorkle, Lexington, Va, so
Sadie and John; Burlington, W. Va, 90
Infant class of I'd church, Richmond, for
January, OK
Valuable box of clothing, books, toys. and
money, from Curtis Smith, Alexandria, 2 OF
Salle K. Owen and her brother, Clarks-
vile, Tenn, IN
A Christmas saving Knoxville, Tenn, SO
Mary Somerville, Mitchell's Va, New
Years gift, 10
Busy Cleaners" Moorefield, w. Va, 10 90
Thomas M. Hampton, Winchester XIV, Is
Presbyterian S. School, Buchanan, Va, 3 90
Sallie Hurt, Glover Depot, Va, "a
Mrs Ho6son's 5. 5; class, Bardstown, KY, l 90
Miss G T., Springfield, Mass, 90
Lena, Emma, and Aleck Long, Wardens-
vile, w Va, so
Ella Rsgland, 25
Madge Crutchfeld. Fredericksburg, Va. 25
memento of little Willie V. Wilson, 81
Infant class Of I'd church, Richmond for
February, 90
Busy Bees Versailles, KY. 2 so
lady of Lexington, Va through "a
Cleaner" of LIST church, Richmond, 90
Maggie Crensbaw, Versailles KY 10
Mary Overton Hay, Is
Miss Annie P. Huckstep, Albemarle, Va, l 90
Total, S45 50
Mrs. S. II. HAYES.
422 f. franklin street, Richmond. Va.
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BALr1MoRE. Febrnaru z

Mcssrs. Editors,-Please acknowledge in the
Central the receipt by me Of So from Philip"
for the Stuart Robinson Invalid Endowment
Fund, and oblige,
Yours truly, l.. G. ISG1s.
Treasurer Home and Foreign Missions.
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"A church in Bavaria, accommoda-
ting 900 people, has been almost entirely built
Of PAPER mache, which can be supplied at a
cost little above that Of plaster. 1t can be made
to initiate the finest MARBLE as it takes polish
superior 70 slate.
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THERE are CLIO Cinnamon on the rolls
of Sabbath Schools in New York and
Brooklyn, OF whom 40 are protested
Christians and 20 more are believed to
be Christians.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-02-14

FRENCH CHRISTIANS of all sects pro
pose to hold fair in Paris for the bene-
fit Of Mr.. McAll's work amongst the
curriers', as they phrase it happily to
express our lively and Christian sympa-
thy for the admirable work conducted by
our venerable brother"
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ONLY % of the $50 foreign mission
aries in India are physicians There is
a wide opening for young physicians in a
field Of great usefulness.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-02-14

SIR MOSES MoNTEF1oRE will be 100
years old next October.
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S9.171 as

The Committee needs and must have about
four thousand dollars more. We have 10
benefciaries dependent on us. have RENTED
to them Sl0,735. But in doing this 1 have
overdrawn the treasury $475. Our Treasurer,
S. W. Macrae, was kind enough to advance that
amount out Of bis own funds, because of the
needs Of our students. And now l ask the
Chairmen Of Education in the Presbyteries to
please take immediate steps TO secure contribu-
tions from all their churches that have done
nothing for this cause. Brethren, please act
promptly in this matter A postal to each
minister, with a special request from yo1t, will
accomplish much Contributions should be sent
to G.. w. Macrae, 300 Front Street, Memphis.
Tenn. e. M. RICHARDSON, Secretary.
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Mrs. S. H. HAYES.
422 F.. franklin street, Richmond, Va.
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Receipts for Education.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, January 9TH, 1888.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1883-11-29
CITY JoTs.

Gee. n. Lake jeweler, Lewiston. 7-7-n
Thanksgiving Day.
The 6r,t ice this season was this week.
Everybody takes the dance in this evening
"oh! How that startled me; l thought it
VA a COW" Wouoer if it was bald faced?
WATCHES.-Geo II. Lake is agent for the
celebrated Rock ford watches. the best in use.
Fer the finest photograph in the territory. 60
to J. ". Riggs photo gallery. Lewiston. l.. T.
Those complimentary church tickets those
tive gentlemen received the other day were OF
great beneftc)
4 gentleman while viewing the debris of the
late FIRE in chinatown, remarked "Lewiston
has been undergoing the elephants Of fire."
Tho Langri.he Dramatic Company COM
morcs their performances on Monday night
next and play three nights. See their id.
ROOMS TO RENT-Yuruishsl or usfurn-
ssAsd. At reasonable charges. Enquire Of Mr.
q. Brearley. Aft
All kiads Of bair work done at Mrs. NJ. A
Whites millinery store by Mrs. J. b. Manning
lately from the east. 4-3m
=. Boston has moved into his new Office ad
Asining S. g. Isaman 4 Co.'S new drug store
whore no is prepared to do all kiads of denta
work 10 frst class style. Call and see him.
So It
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Lost or Stolen Stock.

TWO BAY HORSES, one with White face
and four white feet. ago II years, weight about
1850 pounds. branded N on left shoulder
The other 10 years old, weight about 1876 lbs,
has white spot in face, branded N on left Shout
der. Also one Bay Horse Mule, weight about
1000 pounds. with spanish brand on left thigh,
resembling and z combined, has soar or
bunch on left shoulder. All are work animals
and bare harness marks The above described
animals left Bonanza City, Custer county, l. T.
about Sept. 10 1883. Any person finding and
returning tho above described stock, will be
paid $50. or We will give $50. for information
that viii! lead to their recovery. In case they
are found and cannot be returned this Fail. to
Bonanza City. notice must be sent to the un-
dersigned and arrangements will be made to
ranch them there for the Winter, and the boun.
ty sent to any good responsible person who will
receive and care for the stock. Address
A. 4 j. PFEIFFER,
Adv Bonanza City, Custer Co. Idaho. ]. T.
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THE LANGRISHE DRAMATIC CoMPANY-
This company. if the we'll earned reput alton
gained from long years acting, both in the
East and in San Francisco with Thorn and
Others upon the California stage in former
days is to be taken into account, is not
blk. Mr. Langrishe has just como West
over the Northern Pacific railroad, bringing
with him full corps of unexceptionable
Eastern artists, to enter upon engagements
in Portland and San Francisco. Commenc-
ing at Portland, Dec, mber 18th, Mr.. Lang.
rlshe himself is an old and highly distinguish
ed comedian of the West The Denver Re.
publican speaks of him in this wise: ''No
more popular actor ever trod the boards.
Honest jack as his business associates
call him, and Jolly Jack as he was called
by his intmates. His entire career has been
honorable in the extreme, and numerous old
friends wait anxionsly to take him by the
hand. The embodiment Of refinement and
gentlemanly good humor his superior has
not appeared in latter days. In private life
both himself and wife are sterling examples
and their stage talent is unquestionable
He can cause the most excessive laughter,
by the most quie. methods" He has recent
ly and for many years been manager OF the
principal theatre in Denver, Colorado. and
now comes West with his selection of East
ern actors to give the people OF the West an
opportunity of seeing Eastern talent on the
stage. The company will appear in Lewiston
on the Sd. 4th and 9TH of next month. Give
them good house.