The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1885-10-14

ing the Union church. Lexington Presbytery
for the last four months, has closed his labors
there. The congregation hoped to secure his
services as pastor, but he has decided to take
charge of the church at Fernandina Fla This
will be his address for the future instead of Par
nassus, Va.
Lewisburg, w Va-Rev D. E. Frierson,
pastor of the Lewisburg Presby terian Church,
has been, since Wednesday last holding series
of meetings in his church. The first service, on
Wednesday evening, conducted by Mr..
Frierson. and since that time he has been ably
assisted by Rev. s. Tay lor Martin of Hampden
Sidney College. Mr. Martin is clear, forcible,
practical, and at times eloquent speaker. There
has been a steady attendance on the Word The
congregations are occasionally very large.
Quite degree of interest has been, and is still,
manifested. Up to the present time there have
been 20 accessions to the church. The services
will be continued indefinitely, as Mr.. Martin
has kindly consented to remain reen6rier
Independent.
Sabine Pass Texas, is gradually growing
and improving. 1t is the great health resort of
the State, being noted for its total absence of
malaria. Since our last visit our Methodist
brethren have erected beautiful church, which
adds greatly to the appearance of the town the
Baptist church is one of the most artistic build
ings In the State Persons who have seen the
two places say that Sabine Pass is as pretty a
place as De Land, Florida. The next appropria-
ton by Congress will give twenty feet of water.
Some hundred and twenty lots are now adver-
tised at private sale. We are only waiting for
two or three more Presbyterian families to or
game church. EVANGELIST.
Belle Haven Church, Va-This church
has been highly favored of late-a most de-
lightful meeting of East Hanover Presbytery
was held here on September 16th-equally en-
joyed by the people and by the members of
Presbytery, it has made a'lasting impression
upon the community, and will prove great adj
vantage to our church. The preaching was
most faithfully done and was listened to by
large and attentive congregations An all-day
meeting was held on Sunday the 20th-preach.
ing and communion in the morning-and the
election and ordination and installation of a
ruling elder, Mr.. Robert Breckenridge Handy,
a grandson of Rev. Robert ] Breckenridge, D. D.
In the afternoon address was delivered to
the Sunday School and others, by Mr.. ]. D. K.
Sleight, to the great DEF ght of both old and
young.
A protracted meeting followed Rev. Mr..
Baldwin assisting US in the spirit of prayer and
faith and untirng devotion earnestly and faith.
fully presenting the truth. He completely won
the hearts of the people. Four persons have
made profession of faith-another gives tue
evidence of conversion but is waiting for more
satisfaction; another is much concerned and is
anxious to be a Christian though surrounded
with many difficulties. The church is much
revived. and we have reason to praise God for
his goodness, and to be greatly encouraged in
our work. RDS
Gloucester County, Va-The Rev. Wal.
ter II. Robertson left this county last week to
| take charge of the church in Warrenton, Va.
During the five years of his ministry here in
addition to his efficient preaching and pastoral
work, he erected handsome church at cost of
about 81 700, and a neat and comfortable manse
at cost of 81 200. He leaves this charge we'll
equipped in these respects. There is however, a
debt on the church of $l65, and on the manse
of $500. Mr.. Robertson, besides paying literally
for this work out of his own small salary, OBJ
llgated himself personally for these debts. /
trust our church will not suffer bin to bear so
unequal a share In our mission work, but will
promptly relieve him of what he has so gener
ously assumed.
preached a week in Sadlers Neck, in anoth-
or part of this county, where Mr.. Robertson
had also preached, and at the close of the SER
vices seven members were received into the
Severn church on profession of faith Several
others expressed hope in Christ, and others
are serious. The Sabbath School is lourishing;
and the beneficial effect of the work OF this
church, now eight months old, is manifest even
to the most casual observer.
w. A. CAMPBELL.
Our Missionaries in China-Under date
of September 1st, brother G. w. Painter. of
Hangchow, writes that there is evident un.
easness among the officials of that city lest dur.
ing September the great crowds gathered to the
literary examinations cannot be kept within
proper bounds. recent proclamation from the
Governor Of the city had been extensively cir.
culated and posted, warning the unruly to be-
ware, and declaring the right of the missionaries
according to treaty, to be there A request
said to be from the Chief Of Police, had been
sent to several chapels, desiring that all service:
be held in secret during the next month. This
request, the missionaries were disposed to regard
as the work Of some evil person, who only
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