The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1883-03-28
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern Presbyterian.

The Rev. Mr.. Condict, of Minnesota
who has been sojourning in Richmond, has been
preaching very acceptably at the Grace Sire ct
Presbyterian church for some weeks past, in the
absence of the pastor
Second Presbyterian Church, Rich
mond. Va.-On Wednesday night of last
week an election was held to supply additional
elders and deacons There was a large congre.
cation present. The pastor (Dr. Hoge) de-
livered discourse on the qualifications neces-
sary for these officers. He particularly en-
phasised the fact that they should be men hav-
ing a good report of them which are without"
They should not only be men of integrity, but
men in regard to whose integrity there could
be no question. After the services the congre-
cation elected two elders and four deacons
Elders: F. T. Glasgow and W. F. C. Gregory
Deacons: H. Swinford, Maurice Smith, Ernest
Marques, and Walter Blount
Staunton, va.-Yesterday (25th) eleven of
the young ladies of the Augusta Female Semi
n ary made public profession of their faith in
Christ and were received into the Second Pres
byterian church. To three of the number the
rite of baptism was administered 1t was a SOL
emn and interesting scene. and the address Of
the pastor, Rev. j. E. Booker, to the young
converts, with the individual trials and diff
eulties of whom he was already so familiar, was
particularly appropriate. Two weeks ago there
were three other additions to this church from
the city.
The interest in Miss Baldwin's school con
tinues, and up to this time there have been 50
professions. Seventeen have connected them
selves with different churches, others will do 80
here within the next few weeks and some will
not take that important step until they reach
their homes in vacation. The work is gracious
one, remarkable for its quiet depth and serious
ess, and the hearts of Gods people here have
been moved greatly to rejoice. NJ
Suffolk, va.-Ye Yesterday, March 18th, was
day of great Joy to the little flock" of Pres
byterians at Suffolk. Brother James P. Smith
of Fredericksburg chairman of the Committee
Of Domestic Missions I asst Hanover Presby-
terp, spent the Sabbath with us, and preached
two most excellent sermons which were listen ID
to by good congregations
By singular and somewhat remarkable CO.
incidence, the church had selected her ruling
elders the preceding Sabbath, and they IRE
sented themselves for ordination by the laying
on of the hands of Presbytery. Brother Smith
assisted the pastor In this solemn and impressive
service. The ruling elders selected and r
dained over the Suffolk church are Mr.. evi
Burchfeld, w. W. Murray, NJ D., William
Little, Jr.
There have been added to the church since
the beginning of the (calender) year eight per.
sons. Three on profession of faith and FIVE by
certificate from other churches.
1t will be a matter Of qualification to the
generous friends who lent helping hand to our
little church to hear that we have neat and
attractive house of worship, and free of debt.
Our membership has quadrupled and with
Gods blessing we will 90 forward One word
to all the kind friends who helped us Be en-
couraged to help Gloucester church. II need
| help nom. J. E. SCoTT.
Rev. DR. c. II. Read.-It was mentioned
in this paper, few weeks ago, that Dr. Read
was about to leave for Florida on account oi
his health. His many friends will be pleased
to know that he has already found material
benefit from the trip. A letter written from
Darien, Ca March 22d, says The object oi
our journey we think s being most pleasantly
realized in improved health We go from this
place to Fernandina in daylight by pleasant
! little steamer"
] OF Darien the letter says
This old town which was nearly destroyed
by FIRE. and was given over to the occupancy Of
the negroes during the war, now shows many
signs Of returning vigor, and an encouraging
prospect for the future The Presbyterian
church and manse are pretty buildings, occupy
/ pying fine central lot, recently builtand with
out debt the Sabbath services TO which we
listened were most faithful, both from the pul
pit and ia the Sabbath School