Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1885-09-23
FirsfRresbyterian Church.

PROCEEDINGS &C THE CONGREGATION AcQU1Es
cling IN DR. srR1DEHs RESIGNATION OF TIKI
pAsroR THE coMMffETEE To PROCURE
SUCCESSOR, &C.
Last Saturday, the congregation OF Inc FITS
Presbyterian Church were CONVERGE 10 consio'
er the application of DIR. Strider whO>n ad e1
pressed his desire to accept the ProfessSarshir
at Washington and Lee University rendered
him. Rev. Geo. L. Bitter, pastor of the Angus;
ia Church, Moderator; and Professor John Muir
ray, Secretary.
Joseph A. Waddell, Esq.,. was chosen the re-
preventative of the congregation at the ap-
preaching session of Presbytery with regard to
the request of the Pastor for dissolution of his
pastoral relations. Messrs. D. A Kayser w. j.
Nelson, Thos A. BIedsoe. Charles Grattan,
Joseph A. Waddell, and WA. Burke, were APP
pointed committee for the purpose Of prOcur-
ing a successor to DIR. Strider.
The following preamble and resolutions were
presented by Capt. Charles Grattan, and unani-
mousy adopted:-
Whereas the congregation of the First Pres
byterian Church OF Staunton has heard with
profound regret from Its Pastor, Rev. Dr. J. P.
Strider. that a due consideration for the pre
servation of his health, has determined him to
accept the position recently rendered him In
Washington and Lee University; and whereas
quest to Lexington Presbytery to dissolve the
relations existing between them, therefore, In
congregational meeting assembled, be 1t resolv-
ed
LIST. That we concur with sorrowful resigna-
ton In the petition for dissolution; that our
beloved Pastor has correctly read the rulings of
Providence, and earnestly pray God that the
great loss we sustain may be more than COM
pensated to his glory in building up his faith
ful servant to greater work than he has done
End. That J. A. Waddell, commissioner of
this church to Lexington Presbytery. is in
structed to make known to that body the ac-
ton of this church in the premises.
Sabbath morning, DR.. Strider occupied the
pulpit. 1t was communion day and seventeen
persons were admitted to membership-eleven
by certificate, and six by profession of faith.
At night Rev. Mr.. Bitter preached to large
congregation.
NOTICE! ATTENTION TEACHERS.
The various District Boards of Augusta Co.
will meet to article with teachers at the fol-
lowing places and on the following days.
Middle River Board will meet at Mt. Sidney,
Saturday, October 3rd.
North River Board will meet at Moscow, Sat-
urday, October 9rd.
Beverly Manor Board, will meet at Staun-
ton. Saturday, October 3rd.
Failures Board will meet at Buffalo Gap, Sat-
urday, October 3rd
Riverheads Board will meet at Middlebrook,
Friday, October 10Th.
South River Board will meet at Waynesboro,
October 18th.
teachers must be Pressn.. ~Gh -tshhess days, as
all articles this year must be signed at regular
meeting of Board. Boards will meet at 10 A.
M. a. SHEFFEY ROLLER,
Supt. Augusta Co.
Stanton, Va, Sept. 22nd, 1885. ct
Wv ", and Critic C. in 10. col.
REV. DIR. J. P. STRIDER's LEcTURE.-Last
night, Rev. J. P. Strider. D. D.. delivered, in
the Y. M. c. A. room, for the benefit of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance Union. his graph
tc and humorous lecture, entitled 1.-THE Miracle
In Stone, or the Bachelor" His analogy of the
three classes of bachelors to the apples, Sum-
mer Red" Fall Pippin," and winter Crab"
is ingenious. and he presents it in such man
ner as to be both instructive and amusing
This lecture illustrates the eloquence, the poet
lie fancy, the classic taste. and the wit and hui
NOR of its learned author