Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-10-04
EAST HANOVER PReSsYTERY.
Third Days observation-disclosures OF the
Presbytery to DIR. McIlwaine.


Correspondence OF the Richmond DIspatch.l
HAMPTON. Va, October 3. 1890.
Last night DR.. Fair preached TO highly
interested congregation from the text,
THE Beautiful Gate No report OF tins
sermon would do it Justice, but suffice to
saw that he fully sustained his high repu-
tation as a preacher. and that his sermon
was much enjoyed by those who heard II.
Presbvtery met at $3.50 o'clock this morn
inP. and was opened with devotional exer-
cises conducted by Rev. Il. A. Robinson;
Rev. j. G.. Stewart sent his excuse TOT
non-attendance at the present session OF
the presbytery, and 1t was accepted.
An invitation from General Armstrong,
OF the HAMPTON Normal School, that the
presbytery should visit his school this
afternoon was presented by Mr.. Price, pas
tor of the PRESBYTERIAN church. Presby-
terry expressed its thanks. and decided 70
adjourn in time 10 allow the members to
visit the school.
OVERTURE ADOPTED.
The following overture to the Synod OF
| Virginia was adopted: The Presbytery
of East Hanover would overture the synod
of Virginia that upon consideration they
would respectfully ask leave OF the synod
to withdraw its former overture as 10
change of name of the presbytery.'
| Dr. Smith. from the committee appointed
to prepare q response to the address OF
Or. Mcllwaine. reported as IoiIo"s' anu
the report was adopted:
HAsrppEN-sDNEY COLLEGE.
The Presbytery of East Hanover mas
heard with great interest rhe address OF
Rev. DR.. Ncllwane,. president OF Hamp-
den-Sidney College, and is glad to have an
other opportunity of expressing its great
| concern in that important institution.
| IL was founded by our fathers OF hanover
| Presbvtery and has always been an opJec,
of pride and affection to this presbytery ana
It's churches and people.
| The presbytery would emphatlcaly
urge upon our people the importance ?l
securing collegiate educatlon lol .neii
sons whenever practicable, ana colhsuenu
to the generous aid OF our people Tue nnan-
cial support of the institution.
PREsBYTERIAL RECORDS.
DIR. Smith also reported as follows: The
| Committee on Presbyterial Records WouIo
report that they have examined ,hese
records and find them complete ana ac-
curate and in neat order.
installation of Mr.. Van Houten; Inc
| time 10 be evening of the second SUNDAY
of October. DIR. Campbell to preside,
preach the sermon. and PROFOUND the con-
stitutlonal questions Rev. J. G. Stewart
| to deliver the charge to the people; hey.
James Little to deliver the charge TO the
pastor; Rev. William 5. Campceh 10 De
| alternate to either"
| ERASED FRoN TIE ROLL.
The following paper was adopted; The
presbytery having received reliable IN; !;
formation that the Rev. j. Cleveland Hall
has disregarded his ordination VOWS and
without waiting for any action OF the pres
bytery has connected himself with an
other church, and as we have no commu-
nication from him or from any omciai per-
son or body: therefore be 1T
Resotred. 4 hat the name OF the Key. u:
Cleveland Halllbe erased1from the roll OF
this presbytery.n
Mr. W. ID. Reynolds, Jr., and Mr. Grimm
Bull, members Of the Second church, Nor
folk. were introduced by their pastor. DR.,
William b. Lacy. aud Mr.. +. y. kurtz, OF
the Holmes church, was introduced BY Mr.
Stinson, bis pastor, ~ candidates Tor the
Gospel ministry. These young men werss
examlned On experimental religion, ana
thar motives In entering the Gospel min,
btxys Ano thaix examination wne susfAnso