The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1886-03-31

services conducted by the pastor on March 2lst,
two young men were received by letter into
this congregation, making four accessions since
the 1st of February. Mr.. ]. K Peek was elect
ed by the congregation in February to the ell
dership and was ordained by the pastor, Rev.
]. M. Spencer, on the Goth of March This
congregation is very active in church work and
feels wonderfully encouraged on account of the
success of the pastor on his recent trip to Rich
mond and Baltimore to secure funds to finish
repairing their church. They propose when the
church is completed to have all the names Of
those who have assisted them in securing this
house of worship, printed, neatly framed and
hung up in the church. J.M.S.
Mt. Sterling, Ky.-Messrs. Evans and
Hopper have Just closed one of the most pre-
cious meetings ever held in this city. Large
congregations attended each of three services a
day, and some times the house could not hold the
crowds that came to the night service The in
huence of this meeting was felt in every part of
the city, and many who were not church goers
became deeply interested. Gods people were
greatly stirred and strengthened ;-thirty-seven
valuable members were added to our church.
$175 was contributed to the Evangelistic cause
While to God be all the praise, it is only to say
that our evangelists are faithful and laborious
workers who should be supported by our pray
ers and by liberal contributions to the cause
which they present. Observer
Greenville, Miss-Dr ]. w. Hoyte has
been assisting Rev. S. Archer in continued SER
vices at Greenville. The audiences have been
large and attentive Eight diversions are re
ported, and many Christians revived. DIR.
Hoyte's next labors will be at Mobile Ala-I5.
Northern Presbyterian.
The Lafayette-avenue Church of Brook
Ign had pleasant communion service on a re-
cent Sabbath, and ffty-fve new members were
received. good healthful work of grace has
been going on during the Winter resulting thus
far In the admission of lightweight members,
majority of them on confession of faith. The
Young Peoples Association have opened new
mission on Atlantic avenue, called "Cuyler
Chapel"
The Good Work in MISUNDERSTANDING
the past FIVE weeks this goodly central city has
been astlr in religious work. The Rev. 5. Hart
well Pratt is on his fourth week with the First
Baptist Church, and his labors have not only
attracted large audiences, but have resulted in
general quickening to that church, and in the
conversion, it is believed, of from 100 to 200
persons a large proportion of whom are young
man. Mr.. Pratt's labors may continue yet
few weeks in other Baptist churches of the city
The Rev. E. Davidson who has been en-
gagged with the Brick, the Central. and the First
Presbyterian Churches, the last FIVE weeks, is
under promise to open similar form of labor in
pastor Kneeland'5 First Church, Fredonia, April
l, and hence his stay in Rochester is drawing to
close.
The work under Mr.. Davidson's leadership
has been very gratifying success. The audi
ences have been even beyond the capacities of
the several houses of worship Between 500
and 800 persons have not only signifed some
desire for better life, but have taken very de-
| clded steps in evidence of their sincerity and
purpose. Among those who earliest manifested
an interest, were many young men. At the
present larger number of heads Of families and
business men are being reached. Not less than
$50 of the pupils in the Sunday Schools have
expressed hope in Christ.
out into the country, in many villages of which
Mr.. Davidson has held successful services in re-
cent years. The Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION of the city has also been reinforced by
the spiritual power of these services On the
whole, the present will be recorded as mem
orable and gracious year for the spiritual inter-
ests of the CITY, Y. Evangelist
Vincennes, Ind.-Forty persons were re-
ceived at Vincennes at the communion held
March 18th, upon the close Of very interest
ing series Of meetings. Thirty of them were on
profession. The pastor, Rev. E. P. Whallon,
received valuable assistance from Rev L. M.
Gilleland as also from Rev. ]. D. Thomas. The
church is greatly revived.
Evansville, Ind.-Rev. D. Van Dyke was
installed pastor the First Avenue Presbyterian
Church, Evansville, the first Sabbath of Deem
Der last. For some time past quiet revival
work has been going on in this church, resulting
In the addition of thirty-three memb ers. The
interest continues, and others are expected to
j unite with US soon During thirteen months
past this church has received 1876 members.
Columbus, Ind-The Holy Spirit has
visited our church, Rev. Geo. S. J Browne,
pastor, and in the last month we have received
by letter eight persons on profession of faith in
Christ, eighty-seven have baptized thirty-seven
adults and ten infants. We believe that the
Lord will add still Others for the interest is OK
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