The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1889-04-03
NEWS FROM THE CHURCHES
Southern Presbyterian.

Rev. DR.. ]. N waddells post-ofice ad-
dress has been changed from Bay View to PEN
sacola, Fla.
Enterprise Miss The Presbyterian church
at this place, large and commodous building
was destroyed by fire March 22d. The loss is
the more severe as there was no insurance.
Madison, Misc Rev. Dr. G. S. Roude-
bush, who teaches in an academy and is also
stated supply of the Presbyterian church, had
the misfortune lately to lose his house by fire.
Rev. M c. Britt's post Office address has
been changed from Faifview, s. G., to Sparta,
Ga. He will take charge of the church at the
latter place.
Rev. w. c. Clark, of Greensboro, Ala,
has accepted a call to the church at Shelbyville,
Tenn, which was made vacant some time ago
by the removal of Rev. DR.. J. F. Cannon to St.
Louis, Mo.
Dawson, GA Presbyterian church has
been organized at this place by Rev. W. W.
Brimm, evangelist of the Presbytery of Macon.
seveate en- members united in the organization,
and two elders were elected and ordained.
Orlando, Fla-Fifteen persons were recent
ly received into the Presbyterian church at this
place profession of faith, as the result Of pro-
tracted services continued for three weeks con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev ]. G. Patton There
were also some additions by certificate
Ronoeverte, Waffle Presbyterian church
at this place has given call to Rev W. G.
Condit, of Ashland, KY. Mr. Condit is now
pastor Of the Northern Presbyterian church at
Ashland.
Selma Ala.-The Broad Street church Of
Selma, Ala, has unanimously called the Rev
Russell Cecil, ofMaysville, KY, to become their
pastor. Mr.. Cecil expects to visit Selma about
the 18th Of April, and it is hoped and expected
that he well accept The call
Alb erdour church, Greensvile county, Va,
on last Sabbath gave call to licentiate Thomas
Hogarth. On the same day four members were
received on profession of faith and one by certit
icate.
Grace Street Church, Richmond, Va.
Rev. ]. Y. Fair has accepted the call to this
church and expects to commence his labors here
IN few weeks. Last Sunday the Second Pres
byterian church of Charlotte, N. c., of which
Mr.. Fair is pastor held a congregational meet
ing, and at Mr. Fairs urgent request agreed to
unite with him in asking the Presbytery t,
dissolve his pastoral relation in order to his ac-
ceptance Of the call to Richmond
Danville Va On last Sabbath Rev. DR.
W. T. Richardson of Richmond preached iu
the Presbyterian church of this place. DR.. Mar
tin the pastor, is suffering from an attack of
bronchitis which has prevented him from preach
ing for several Ssbbaths. He has very strong
hold upon the affections of his people, who hope
that they will soon see him in the pulpit again
lie lexington. va.-Rev. Ir. H. NJ. Field.
editor of The Evangelist, New York, preached
in the Pres byterlan church at this place Sunday
morning. March oath He ectured to the Y
M. c. A. of the Washington and Lee University
IN the aftern DON and preached at night in the
Baptist church. DR.. Field also visited Staunton
and Richmond while he vas in Virginia
The Winchester (Va) NelOs Of March 26th
says: I'VE were very glad to see that the Rev
DR.. j. R. Graham was able to be in his pulpit
Sunday, after having been confined to the house
for some time with a severe cold"
The womans Foreign Missionary
Union Of East Hanover Presbytery will hold
it's annual meeting at one o'clock, Friday, April
9th, IN the lecture-room of the Second Presbyte-
rian church of this city.
Sherman, Texas Large accessions have
been made to the churches ID this city during
the past month. Fifty united with the Preeby-
terian church of which Rev. DR.. J S. Moore is
pastor.
East Hanover Presbytery met yesterday
at II clock in the First Presbyterian church Of
this city for the purpose Of transacting the fol
lowing business:
/. To take action upon the request OF Rev. @.
N Van HOuten to have his pastoral relation To
Samuel Davies church dissolved in order to bis
acceptance Of call to KeDtucky.
2. To suthonse the Third church Of Richmond
to prosecute a call for the pastoral services Of
Rev. ]. P. Cannon.
3. To receive Rev. L b Turnbull from the
Presbytery Of Chesapeake
Boonville, Mo-During the month Of
M arch eleven persons were received into the
communion Of the Presbyterian church on pro-
fession Of faith and three by certificate.
The church most reluctantly consents 10 the
removal Of its pastor, Rev. W D. Morton. who
will 90 to North Carolina to engage in evangel-
istic work
Presbytery Of Montgomery.-Rev. J.
D. Thomas, the evangelist Of Presbyterv. has
lately visited parts Of Allegheny and Botetourt.
and labored useiully at Sharon, Long Dale
Mines Lick RIM Clan Wilton TeoIe UooL IL