The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1885-10-14
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES.
Southern Presbyterian.


to Corsicana, Texas
Rev. r. L. McMurran, of Mt. Washing
ton. Md, was, on last Sabbath, by unanimous
vote of the congregation, called to the pastorate
of the Presbyterian church at Portsmouth, Va.
Rev. f. j. Brooke, of Clarksburg, w. Va.
who has agreed to supply the pulpit of the
First Presbyterian church of this city, for one
mouth, preached to the congregation last Sun
day morning and evening.
Rev. J. S. Van Meter of Cynthyana. XIV.
has been called to Hot Springs, Ark, and has
accepted the call. He has been transferred
from the Presbytery of West Lexington to the
Presbytery of Ouachita.
Tuscumbia Ala.-Thrteen persons have
lately been added to the Presbyterian church at
this place, as the result of protracted services.
About the same number was added to the Meth
odist church.
Fourth Church, Richmond va.-On
last Sabbath very pleasant communion services
were held, conducted by the pastor, Rev. P H
Hoge. There were twelve additions to the
church-slx by profession of faith and six by
certificate from other churches
Rev. DR.. Charles White, of Hampden
Sidney, Va, was in the city last week, and
preached on Sunday morning and evening to
the congregation of the Grace Street Presbyte-
rian church, of this city. His visit and his
preaching were highly enjoyed.
Rev. A. R. Holderby was, on last Sab
bath, chosen pastor of the church at Ashland,
Va, by unanimous vote of the congregation.
Mr.. Holderby has been for some time supplying
the church at Bon Air. of which he has also
been chosen pastor. The expectation is that he
will divide his time between the two churches.
At an adjourned meeting of East Hanover
Presbytery held in Richmond on Monday last
Mr.. Holderby was received from the Presbytery
of Columbia.
Hat Creek Church, va.-Rev. J. McNur-
ray is holding, with me- protracted meet
ing at school house some six miles from Dia-
mond Hill. We have crowded congregations
deep attention-earnest and powerful preach
ing. think too there has been much PRAYER.
and that there will be blessed fruits gathered
From the second service onward there have
been increasing numbers of inquirers. MAY
God abundantly bless the work, and our broth
er who came " in the fulness of the blessing of
the gospel" J A. Soorr. Jr.
October 7th, 1885
Licentiate G L Bitter. who has for sew.
eral months been supplying the Augusta church,
Lexington Presbytery, was, at an adjourned
meeting OF that Presbytery, on last Saturday,
ordained and installed pastor of the church.
The installation services were conducted by
Rev. H. H. Halves, Rev H. Smith, and Rev
L. B. Johnston
During the past summer the congregations
have been large and attentive at the church and
at several outposts in its bounds, particularly at
the chapel, erected at Burke's Mill during the
pastorate of Rev. A Sprunt
Rev. P. Strider, D who succeeds the
lamented DIR. Kirkpatrick as Professor of Moral
Philosophy and Bellies Lettres has entered fully
upon his duties in the Washington and Lee
University. He is regarded by those who
know him best, as eminently qualified for the
duties of mis- important char. His health, which
for some time was delicate, is gradually but
surely improving under the influence of his ma
tive mountain climate
The session of the University has opened with
about 125 students, with new recruits still com.
ing in.
DR.. Strider's post office address is now Lex
ington, Va, instead of Staunton.
oanpei DaVleS CnurCh, Hanover Co
Va.-Last Sabbath we gathered in the fruits of
our two weeks services in the Beulah congreea
ton, forming part of the Samuel Davies
church" For two weeks our evangelist was
with us, and through his preaching of Gods
word-a positive, earnest and fervent presenta.
ton of the way of life-many were constrained
to make profession Of their faith. Unabated in.
terest IN the meetings continued to their close
and desire was manifested for their further
continuance another week but circumstances
inclined us to bring them to a termination.
Twenty persons presented themselves during our
meetings as inqurers, or making profession OF
personal faith.
AT our Session meeting Of Saturday last eigb-
teen appeared and made confession, and on Sab
bath one more came before the Session. making
nineteen admitted to the communion of the
." Samuel Davies church" The majority Of
these are heads of families and will make good
accession to our church. The Spirit of the Lord
was manifestly present, and we trust the good
work has not yet ceased. Never before in the
history of this church has there been such q re-
viying of religion in our midst
BY request from interested persons we have
begun meetings at the Bethlehem church. also
part Of " Samuel Davies" Rev. W. A. Camp
bell has consented to be with us and conduct
Our sarviceg Mav tba Ill L..