The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1884-02-13
NEWS FROM Z 1.iEoHURCHEs
Southern Presbyterian.

nesday evening the 9th inst. resolutions were
passed conseuting TO the removal ofthe church J,
and the surrender Of the present site for the use
of the city hall, upon condition that the city
authorities would replace the church, free of all
cost to the congregation, upon q lot to be select
ed by the Elders and Deacons of the church.
AT a subsequent meeting of the Elders ard
Deacons the lot at the corner Of Grace and Mad
ison streets selected as the most eligible for
the church. 1t remains to be seen what the
city authorities will finally determine il rega
to the matter.
Rev. w. H Clagett.-At called meeting
of the Presbytery of South Alabama held at
Selma. February 9th, Mr.. Clagett was received
from the Presbytery of St. Louis. He is tie
newly appointed Evangelist of the Synod Of
Alabama. with Selma his post Office.
Mr.. James Lapsley son of James w Laps
ley, Esq, elder in Vine Hill church Alabama,
was received as candidate for the ministry.
Another son in the same family is Rev. R. A.
Lapsey of Charleston, S, O.
Romney. w va.-We have Just closed a.
very delightful and profitable meeting III the
Romney church, which began on the Wednes-
day following the Week of Prayer. The Rev.
F. M. Woods. of Martinsburg, was with us most
of the time. Along with the clear aad earnest
presentation of the truth the Lord graciouslv
gave His Spirit-the members of the church
were greatly refreshed and quickened, and 10 or
II out of a number who avowed concern about
their salvation, led to put their trust in Jesus.
Much interest in the great question of salvation
seems still to be felt in the community To
God be all the praise F.
Rev. J.. w Rosebro, of Lewisburg, WA.
has declined the call to Concord, n c. The
people of Lewisburg are rejoicing over this de-
cision. Mr. Rosebro has been pastor in Lewis
burg less than two years and in that time his
ministry has been greatly blessed.
Rev. a. r. Cooke, pastor of the Pfesbyte-
rian church at Millboro, Va is in Rock bridge
county for rest and the improvement of | Is
health. We are glad to hear that he is improv-
ing and expects soon to resume his work.
Rev. w. E. Baker, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church. Staunton, Va, has offered
his resignation. The con gregation VIII meet on
next Sabbath to consider the matter, and the
Presbytery Qexington) will meet on the follow
ing Wednesday to take action in regard to it.
Mr.. Baker has been pastor of this church for
twenty-six years, and the church has greatly
and increased during his ministry
Messy Creek Church, Va.-On Sabbath.
February Sd, ended the first year of Rev. F. G.
Railey's services at this church. 1t has been
a year of arduous labor and constant atte2-
ton to his flock. His zeal in his work is at.
tested by the following statement Number re-
ceived on profession, Is on certificate, 8 total,
49, number dismissed to other churches, IL;
deaths of members 5 cficiated at 13 funerals;
sermons preached, "A pastoral visits, 421. He
is fast growing in the hearts of his people, and
becoming more efficient for his great work.
ELDER.
Rev. s. II. Chester has received call to
the churches of Matthews and Monroe in Meek
lenburg Presbytery, N. Carolina.
Wytheville, Va.-The sacramental meet
ing commenced last week at the Presbyterian
church has resulted in the development of con-
siderable religious interest in the congregation.
Four or FIVE additions had been made to the
membership Of the church previous to the CON-
munion on Sunday and still further interest
being manifested it was deemed advisable to
continue the services. Preaching and prayer
meeliuBo nave uetu utlu udlIy ana aC nlgnG
since Sunday and several conversions have
taken place. The pastor, Rev Mr.. Preston, has
been aided since Friday by Rev. D. E. Frierson,
Of Marion, whose able and earnest sermons have
produced good impression on his hearers and
awakened many hitherto careless ones to deep
concern in regard to their spiritual condition.
The revival is one Of the most pronounced Il at
has been experienced in Wytbeville for some
time, and it is to be hoped that it will be extend
ed and become general throughout the coz
munity " Enterprise.
New Providence Church, West Ten
nessee-At late communion seven persons
were received into membership. This is one Of
-he preaching places Of Rev. B. H. DupUy.
Since the 1st Of September last there have been
welve additions to the church.
Henderson, Ky.-A second church at Hem
lerson will soon be organized. The pastor and
'ffcers have long contemplated such a step A
mall colony Of workers will go forth from the
first church to form a new church for mission
work. The First church will in every way, be-
" fostering mother" It's officers guarant
$50 Of the pastors salary. Much good is ez-
,ected from this work Christian O5ssrger.
Second church Charlotte, N ca
cries Of meetings has been progressing for ten
lays OF more in the Second Presbyterian church.