The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1884-12-24

cnurch' VIII, on Sabbath, December 2Sth, preach
his first sermon and enter upon his work as pas
tor of the Harrisonburg church, Virginia which
was left vacant last May by the removal to
Texas of the Rev. j. R. Bowman, D. D. L.
Rev. A. S. Mofett, at called meeting
Of the Presbytery of Winchester, held in the
Loudoun Street church, December 9th, had leave
to resign the pastoral charge of the Round Hill
church' and was dismissed to the Pennsylvania
Presbytery, in the bounds of which he expects
to labor q
Tazewel G. H., Va.-A very interesting
meeting closed at the Presbyterian church at
Iazewell Court House, Thursday night the 18th
inst. Rev. j. G. Smith, of Tazewell, preached at
the opening service the Thursday night pre-
cedlng' Rev. G. A. Caldwell of Bristol, Tenn.
commenced preaching on Friday following. and
held two services every day for week, preach
ing with great fervor and effect, arousing the
unconverted and quickening Christians. AS the
result OF the meeting there were received into
the church eleven on examination and three bv
certihcate, mostly young people. Two ruling
elders and one deacon were elected-Capt. A. J.
lynes and John D. Alexander, elders, and J.
b. Painter, deacon, and they were ordained
tuesday night. Rev. M. w. Doggett has been
filling the pulpit here as stated supply since
June last, and is greatly encouraged by this re-
vlval In his charge which is now increased to
about 70 members. His people say that they
Will extend him hearty and unanimous call
to the pastorate of the church. T.C.M.
Big Spring Church, Ky.-On Sunday
December Z, Rev. E. F. Hoke was ordained and
installed pastor of Big Spring church, near
bloomfield, by commission of the Presbytery
OF Louisville Rev. ]. N. Saunders presided
and proposed the questions, and delivered the
charge to the pastor. Rev. VIM. Irvine preach
ed the ordination sermon, and Rev. w. E. Kel-
Ter delivered the charge to the people. A very
large and interested congregation was present
and the young pastor enters upon his work
with hope and encouragement Christian OBJ
serUer.
georgetown, Ky-Rev w. D. Morton,
former State Evangelist, assisted the pastor of
the Georgetown, KY, church in series of inter-
estlng and profitable services, which closed last
week. Large and attentive congregations were
IN attendance, as the truths of the gospel were
ably and faithfully presented, and some four
teen persons were received into membership
and others deeply impressed may yet unite with
the churchill
Des Arc, Ark.-The new brick edi6ce,
erected by the Presbyterians of Des Arc Ark
was dedicated, with appropriate services on last
Sabbath, November 30th. Rev. A. R Kennedy.
ID. d., of Little Rock, preached glowing ser
mon OF thanksgiving and praise, from the s4th
Psalm After the reading of select passages and
prayer, the Lords Supper was celebrated and
many felt that it was indeed the house of God
The building is free from debt, althouebt not
entirely finished and furnished.-S Louis Pres
| byteriGn
Northern Presbyterian.
On Thanksgiving day, DR.. ]. R. Paxton
preached In the West Presbyterian Church of
N. YORK and at the close Of his sermon he read
letter just received from the treasurer of the
church, saying that the 1000 indebtedness on
the church for its various improvements had
been paid and the church did not owe dollar.
The news was complete surprise to all present
L do not know" said DR.. Paxton. wbetber
the sum was paid by one nan or several bnt
we can thank God that we have such generous
modest and noble manhood among us. 1 could
propose three rousing cheers, but 1 mustn't. I
can only say, thank God !"
The new buildings of the Union The
illogical Seminary NY, were dedicated on
Tuesday, Dec. 9th, in the presence of large an
dIence in which were represented the leading
Presbyterian churches of the city and manv Of
the leading educational institutions of the conn
try. The College and Seminary at New
Brunswick was represented oy President Gates
and Professor De Witt
The picturesque and harmonious eroup Of
buildings, facing Park avenue on the west side
extending between Sixty ninth and Seventietb
streets, and 100 feet deep, are in a commanding
position and are surrounded by other large and
important buildings including the Lenox Ii
brary, the Normal College, the Presbyterian
Hahnemann, and Mount Sinai HOSPITALS the
zen Regiment Armory, and large grammar
school, The structure with its site cost abont
Y8OOOOO. The four buildings forming the new
home Of the Seminary are of Gothic DESIGN
made Of brick, trimmed with brown stone. and
finished IN the interior with solid oak and asb.
Competent judges have expressed the opinion
that few theological seminaries have appoint-
ments 80 complete. The 10 rooms in the dor
mltory are for the most part single and are all |
well lighted and we'll ventilated. The same il |
true OF the four large lecture rooms, the GYM
na5ium, the library and the rooms for the pro-
lessons. The library, consisting Of over 80 600
books and as many pamphlets, is contained in
the fire proof building 10 erocl ,,,L;oI d..