The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1884-10-15
NEWS FROM THE CHURCaEs.
Southern Presbyterian.


cress has been changed from Holly Springs to
hatcher, Miss.
Candidates for the Ministry There are
now 224 candidates for the ministry in the
Southern Presbyterian Church Three years
ago there were only l44
Rev. J. R. Bridges Post-office address has
been changed from LOG Lanvale street to 80
Pleasant street. Baltimore, Md
Rev. s. Lefevre, of Winchester Presby
terry, Va, has been elected as assistant to DR..
John Leyburn. pastor of the Associate Reformed
church, Baltimore, Md.
Fourth Presbyterian Church. Rich.
mond, Va.-At the communion on last Sab
bath there were seven additions to this church
five by examination and two by certificate.
Rev. DR.. Walter w. Pharr has resigned
the charge of Mallard Creek church, Mecklen-
burg Presbytery, N. c., on account of feeble
health
Kew. w. w Moore, of Union Theological
Seminary, preached in the Second Presbyterian
church of this city last Sabbath morning and
afternoon, to the united congregations of the
First and Second churches Rev. Mr.. Kerr was
still too unwell to preach. DR.. Hoge will re-
turn this week and preach on next Sabbath.
Pensacola, Fla.-The dwelling occupied by
Rev. j. s. Park, pastor of the Presbyterian
church at Pensacola was burned on the night
of September 9th There was an insurance on
the house and furniture, but yet the loss was
serious one.
herrylile, Tenn.-A considerable religious
interest was awakened at this place during the
recent meeting of the Presbytery of Memphis
held there Religious services continued some
days after the adjournment of Presbytery, and
Six persons were added to the church.
Rev. E. b. Cumpston. formerly a pastor
IN Lynchburg, Va, and afterward in Prince
Edward county, and at other places in the
synod of Virginia, and who is now residing in
Lynchburg, has been seriously paralysed and is
IN a critical condition.
Rev. VIM s. Bean was installed nastor If
Florence church on Sunday, October 9Th. The
Rev. W. j. Mckay preached a very interesting
sermon and delivered the charge to the pastor.
The Rev. J. G. Law presided propounded the
constitutional questions and delivered the
charge to the people. There were two additions
to the church
Nottoway Church, Va, Wards Chap
Give have had a protracting meeting which
continued fortnight, and we have been great
~ blessed. Rev. T. 7. Jones, from Brunswi OK.
assisted our pastor, DR.. Pryor, for week, and
labored most faithfully and acceptably night
and day; his labors were greatly blessed. AS
the result of the meeting so far there have been
admitted into the church sixteen, and many
others still anxious about the salvation of their
souls, the most OF whom are young people from
40 to IL years of age. Our pastor, Rev. DR..
Pryor, has labored unremittingly for week
without any assistance, God only helping him.
1t Is wonderful how he can hold out to preach,
considering he is in his S0th year. We have
great reason to thank God for His great mercy
towards us. The meeting still continues, and
We hope many more will be brought to the saw
Ang knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus
Christ Ernpn
Election of Trustees-Rev. w. E. Nc
Twain and Mr. D. M. Oates, of Mecklenburg
Presbytery, have been elected trustees of Union
theological Seminary, by the Synod of North
Carolina, in place of Rev. Dr. Pharr and r. I.
Mcdowell, Esq who, on account of age. de-
clined. Mr.. B. F. Hall, of Wilmington was
elected trustee in place of Mr.. Alex. Sprunt.
deceased
Rev. e. 81. Barnett, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, has now ministered to that
charge one year. The relation between him
and the congregation has proved most happy
one. While Dr.. Barnett is scholar of extensive
and varied attainments, and still a student and
hls sermons bear the impress of this liberal cul
cure nevertheless ne has no use for the tricks of
oratory and does not seek to become sensa-
ton, but, imbued with the spirit of the truth
ne tells, he is ofttimes powerful and alwa va
Persuasive.-AHanta Journal.
Concord, N. C-Sunday, September 28tb
was day long to be remembered by the Pres.
byterians OF Concord. 1t was our second com.
munion service since the Rev. G. NJ. PAYNE be-
came our pastor. At IL A. NJ after an earnest
and excellent sermon by the Rev. L. McKinnon.
the sacrament Of the Lords Supper was admin
lstered in very solemn and touching manner
oy our pastor, to the largest number of com
municants l ever saw in our church. and ten
new members were announced making twenty
two added in the last FIVE months. proving the
dlligent and acceptable service Of our esteeme 4
pastor and an earnest of what we are TO expect
under his faithful administration.-W. c. Pres
byterian
Breathitt County, Ky.-There were six
Teen more additions to the church at Jackson.
made during the services held by the evange-