The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-10-06
NEWS FROM THECHURCHEs
Southern Presbyterian.

lief from his visit to Virginia
Rev. j. G. Shepperson, D. D., though for
some time past not in his usual health, is still
able to perform the regular duties of the pulpit
Rev. D. w. Shanks D. D., has lately
visited his friends in Fincastle and Buchanan
His health is somewhat improved.
Licentiate VIM. Cumming, of the Pres
bytery of Montgomery, was engaged last week
In assisting Rev. John Ruff at Otterville church,
Bedford county, Va
The Rev. W. s. Trimble, of Mexico. Mis-
souri,, has accepted the call to the Second Pres
byterian church, st. Joseph, Mo- St. Joseph
is a growing city of 10000 inhabitants, and is
the third city in the State.
Rev. R. R. Houston, who was painfully
hurt, and for some time disabled, by fall from
his sulky last June followed by serious illness
in August, has so far recovered as to be able to
meet his appointments. His congregation is
making an important improvement at the manse
in Fincastle.
Rev. G. M Howard reported to the last
meeting of Montgomery Presbytery extensive
labors In West Virginia AT the date of writing,
September 10th, he was engaged in meeting at
the Green Sulphur Springs.
Rev. j. M. Spencer is visiting New York
to solicit funds for the completion of the houses
of worship at Princeton and Bramwell in West
Virginia, towards the erection of which be was
formerly assisted in Richmond, Petersburg, and
Baltimore.
Mount Carmel Church, Augusta Co..
Wave mentioned two weeks ago that this
church had recently received Is members on
profession
We learn by card from the pastor, Rev. A.
ID. Hamilton, that seven more were received on
the 10th inst, six on profession, and one on GER
tfcate.
Rev. j. M. Rawlings, detained from the last
meeting of his Presbyteiy by a severe cold, con.
tracted IN his return, by private conveyance,
from the Hebrew School at the University of
Virginia, had recovered so as to be able to at
tend the funeral, at Hampden Sidney, of the
lamented Stockton T. Mosby, whose relatives
have long been connected with the Second
church; Lynchburg.
Rev. E D. Washburn wrote to the last
meeting OF his Presbytery, Montgomery, from
Cape May Point, New Jersey. After an illness
OF nearly three months duration, he had gone to
that place, n the hope that ocean breezes and
atmosphere might build up his shattered health.
III was regalning his strength. but very slowly
He fears that he will not be able to attempt pas
toral duties for some time
Presbytery of Montgomery -Evaneel.
istic appointments. Several inaccuracies in the
publication last week may be corrected as fol-
lows Rev. D. Blain is to preach at New River
and Blacksburg Rev. ]. NJ Rawlings at Frank
lin county and New London. The appoint
ments for Locust Bottom are Revs. Houston
Campbell, and Gains.
Bullock's Creek, S. C.-Rev. J. C. Nc
Mullen, evangelist in our Presbytery CBetheD
came to us September 22d, and began meeting
which will probably close to day. September
10Th. He preached with great earnestness and
power. God seemed to be with him. Results
Of eight days work
l. Gods people much revived. g Fifty adj
dihons, only one by letter, twenty-three were
baptized. 3. Duty of parents In dedicating
their children to God in baptism clearly set
forth and urged. Five infants baptized during
the meeting. a. The church greatly encour-
aged and some spasms of enthusiasm emitted.
5. The practical value of prayer tested
r.. Mel.
Rev. B. w. Mose1ey The decease of
this excellent brother saddened the late neetin o
OF the Presbytery Of Montgomery. He was one
OF the wsest and most useful of p esbyters. His
calm and judicial mind, and intelligence as an
ecclesiastic, drew upon him much important
business. There was seldom committee on
any important question of church politv of
which he was not the chairman His courtesy
was unvaryiDg. His amable temper and pu-
rty of heart were combined with dignity and
hrmness. His manner was quiet and unassum
ing. He was lovable and beloved and worthy
OF honor, as a man and minister of the gospel
10 the labors which he performed as pastor of
wide field he had, within few years past. add.
ed those of Principal Of New London Academy
Under his administration this memorable insti-
tuition has fulfilled the course upon which il en-
tered about century ago, in the promotion of
sound Christian education. BY his decease and
the ill-health Of Rev. E. D. Washburn. the old
county Of Bedford, so rich in Presbyterian as
sociations, is left with only one active pastor of
our denomination.
Centennial of Timber Ridge Church
Valve published the proceedings of Lexington
Presbytery, which met at this church Septem-
Der o. in our last issue, and referred TO the Cen
tennial Address Of Rev. Dr. G.. D. Armstrong
and the address Of Mai jed Hotchkiss. The