Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1891-10-30
The narrative showed that the state

The narrative showed that the state
OF religion is good throughout the
Synod, and that the progress Of
church work is encouraging; though
family worship is reported as general
ly neglected, and nothing is done for
the evangelizing of the coloured peo-
pie within the bounds of the Synod.
After a hearty vote of thanks to the
churches, people and press of Roam
oke, the Synod adjourned Saturday
afternoon. Dr. Kerr and DR.. Hoge
Of Richmond preached eloquent ser
mons to large congregations Thurs
day and Friday nights, and on Sunday
the pulpits of the various churches of
the city were supplied by members of
the Synod.
Roanoke was delightful surprise TO
mauy. Instead of low, muddy I'M
healthful place, as it is sometimes rep
resented, it was found to be a city built
in large part on gently rising hills, its
streets well paved, its residences dis
playing various styles OF architectural
beauty, its churches large and costly
its hotels magnificent, with an air of
busy prosperity about its streets and
stores and business houses in strong
and pleasing contrast to the mournful
and melancholy depression that eX-
lists almost everywhere now III that
section of Virginia. OF all towns in
that region that have recently deyel-
oped Roanoke is easily first in beauty,
wealth, and business activity-the
Qeen City of Virginia. Where ten
years ago a hamlet of 600 people
stood, there is now growing and
hourishing city with u population Of
$4,000, composed of the very best
classes financial, social, and religious
from all parts Of Virginia.
The weather was perfect, and the
Synod was charmed. The meeting
next year will be held Tuesday, DC
tober Goth, in the Tabb Street Church
Peters burg, Virginia. q.
Rev. II. G. f.. Costello has been APP
pointed by Bishop Paret as minister
in charge of st. Paul's Episcopal
chuI CHI, Sharpsburg, and st. Marks
at Lappans. He will also act as chap
lain for the College of st. James. Mr..
Costelle's family is still in Bay City,
Mich, and will not come until he can
provide home for them in Sharps
burg He held morning service in
Sharpsburg last Sunday.
The third quarterly meeting for
Shepherdstown Circuit, NJ. +. Church
South, will be held at Bethesda
Preaching on Saturday at II o'clock
by the Rev. r. Smithson, Presiding
Elder, after which the quarterly con
ference will be held. The usual ser
vices on Sunday, conducted by the
Presiding Elder.
The Baptists OF Shenandoah June
ton have broken ground for new
church building, which will be built
upon Mr.. McGarry's plat of ground.
There will be service in the Luther
an Church Sunday morning at II
o'clock in Shepherdstown, and in the
evening at 6 o'clock the missionary
service Of the Sunday school will be
held.
There will be service on Sunday in
the NJ. f. Church at Mt. Wesley at
10. 30 u. H.; and at Shepherdstown at
$50 p. III. the NJ. f. Sunday School
will hold an entertainment in celebra-
ton Of Good Tidings' Day
Service will be held Sunday, if Prov
idence permits, in the Presbyterian
Church at Kearneysville at II a. III.
and in Shepherdstown at 6.30p. III.
Rev. r. NJ. Stricken will preach at
Unionville next Sunday evening at
7 o'clock.
There will be service in the Re
formed Church Sunday morning at II
o'clock, and at kearneysyille at 3
o'clock in the afternoon.
There are about $4,000 900 Metho-
dsts in the world.
The bell on the Episcopal church
at Clarlestown has gotten cracked.