The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1884-10-29

The name of Waldo Church has been
stricken from the roll of Florida Presbytery. it
having been ascertained that the persons who
were members of this church are now connected
with the Northern Church recently organized
at Waldo
Northern Presbyterian.
The Presbyterians of Chickamauga church,
Ga, situated two miles from Ringgold have
built very large and beautiful brick church in
Ringgold which is to be known as branch OF
Chickamauga church. Rev. ]. S. Hillhouse. a
graduate of Princeton, is to be stated supply.
On the 5th of October twenty members
were received into the First Presbyterian church
OF Topeka Kansas, and four infants baptized.
The Westminster Presbyterian church
Denver, Col, has lately completed good brick
church at cost of $4,000. and without debt
Each of the FIVE churches of the Presbyterian
denomination in Denver now have suitab lie
houses Of worship, four having been built wi tn
In the past two years.
The Chambers Presbyterian church
Philadelphia, CDR. T. A. Hoyt's) completely
renovated, was rededcated to the worship OF
God on Sabbath morning, October II. DR.. Hovt
preached an earnest sermon appropriate to the
day and the service. A Sabbath School service
was held in the afternoon. Rev. Messrs. DR.. J.
G. Bliss, w. Paden, R. NJ. Luther, DIR. T. A.
Pierson, John Wanamaker, and R. S. Walton.
Eco, took part In the exercises, which were of
great interest.
Riverside, Cal.-Twelve persons united
with Arlington Presbyterian church at the com.
munion October 5th, seven by letter and FIVE
upon profession of faith This church has is
sued call to Rev. ]. A Merrill to become the
pastor
a Church Organized-Los Angeles ia
the growing city of California today. Three
years ago 1T had but one Presbyterian church,
and that was worshipping in hall of very
moderate dimensions. To-day 1t has four Pres
byterlan churches, and four neat church edifces
The fourth of these churches was organized last
Sabbath afternoon. 1t is in the eastern part of
the city, fully mile from the First Church. of
which DR.. Ellis Is pastor. But it is in the midst
OF what must be one of the most populous sub
urbs OF the city. Rev. W. c. Stevens has been
laboring here for few months very earnestly
and acceptably. He has gathered an interest
ing Sabbath School and the nucleus of church.
The little band, with the help of liberal friends
IN the First Church, has just finished house of
worship, sufficient for their present wants, and
desired to be fully organized for church work.
Brother Stevens, the acting pastor, presented
the names of about twenty men and women,
who came forward and entered into covenant
with each other.
Rev. ]. S. Mcdonald, our Synodical Mission
ary' presided, and was assisted by Rev. F. H.
Robinson and Charles Brandy, who represented
the Presbytery of Los Angeles One ruling
elder, Mr.. Hill, was elected and ordained. The
Lords Supper was celebrated, and the visitors
went away rejoicing in the organization of this
youngest church in the Synod and hopeful in
regard to its prosperity. 1t s made up of excel
lent material and has an excellent minister to
work with it and watch over 1.-THE Occidsnt.