The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1893-07-08
Wilmington District Notes.

utstr ieSiulhS Elutf Ia II. DdIIeJI thuS
reviews the work in the Cecil county
section of the Lords whey. I'd.
AT Beth. and Summit, Broth +
llu ter has eutsred into the work with
his usual tact, aud has already mastered
the situate Tho people consider them
Ives fortunate in securing him, and he
realizes that his lot is cast in a pleasant
places, and that he has goodly heritage
The official brethren are planning for
larger things and more generous
support. The congregations at both
charges show an increase, and the pros.
poets for the conference you are encourag
ing.
At Chesapeake City, Brother Jaggard
has entered upon the work with a
Jealous determination to bring victory to
lmmanuefs banner, Securing the SER
vices OF Brother Galloway, he recently
held series of meetings, which resulted
IN the salvation of souls and the quick
enlng of the church. The pastor and his
estlmabie wilear justly popular in Chesa
peake City, and success must attend their
labors.
Charlestown circuit was divided at the
late session Of conference, Perryville be-
ing set off as station; leaving Charles.
town, Principle, and Asbury, to consti-
tute the circuit. Brother L. Fl. Harding
was assigned to this work, and although
Perryville's financial support was serious
ly missed, yet the salary was fixed at
5000, only 500 less than the circuit had
previously paid. Brother Harding is
making his work felt, ani the people are
cheerful and hopeful.
Perryyille has for years felt the need
OF a resident pastor, but their financial
weakness made them rather modest in
their requisite. But they now feel their
Importance as station. Brother VIM.
L. Trylor, recent graduate of Drew
Seminary, was assigned to this young
station, and the wist ON of the whole
movement is apparent. The congrega-
tions now fill the church; the Sunday
school has new life and interest, and the
membership and community rejoice in
PASTORAL attention, which they could
could not receive under the old system.
Brother Taylor is quite popular as
preacher and pastor. He has organized
an Epworth Legue, and has his young
people interested along all lines of church
work. Although this charge had only
paid about 5000 under the old circuit
system, the quarterly conference readily
fixed Brother Taylor's salary at $500,
and some think they can even do more.
The membership at Perryville is intelli-
gent, devoted and enthusiastic, and under
the leadership of its young and energetic
pastor, we nay look for substantial
growth and development. Taking the
two appointments of Charlestown and
Perryvllle together there is an increase
of $500 on salary account.
At Cherry Hill, brother VIM. T. Vail
ant appears as pastor. To say that the
people are pleased, hardly expresses the
situation, as they are delighted. Brother
Valiant has taken hold with enthusiasm,
of the lines relipquished by brother
Hunter, and is planning and working for
success. His pulpit efforts are highly
appreciated by lis people, as is evidenced
by increased congregations, His father
Rev. T, d. Valiant, an honored member
of the Maryland Annual Conference of
the NJ. p. Church, and former presi-
dent of that Conference, but now, past
threescore and ten, and On the supernu.
merary list, occasionally breaches at
different points on the circuit, with his
old time vim aud fire, and the people
hear him gladly. May God abundantly
bless him in the closing years of his USE
full life!
At Rowlandville and Mt. Pleasant,
Bro. James Purnell, q local preacher. is
serving as a supply. He has re opened
the church at Rowlandville and started
a Sunday school. 1t is to be hoped that
regular services can be maintained at
this church, which is good and substan
tial building.
I At North East severe atfiction has
fallen upon our valued and devoted
brother Rooms. His precious little
daughter Irene of three years died the
Goth of April while brother Rooms was
SO ill with typhoid fever that he could
not leave his bed. He has had linger-
ing illness, but rest and recuperation
among the mountains of Maryland, his
native state, have fitted him to resume
his work. His pulpit has been supplied
during his sickness by Bros. France,
Qugg, Hubbard, Wood, Mowbray, Terry
and Prettyman.
At Zion, the improvements made in
church property are SO thorough and
tastful that we could scarcely recognize
to be undertaken by small membership
but brother Layfeld has not learned to
say no, and victory came of course.
Arrangements are being made for hold
ing the two annual camp meetings on
the District Brother Hubbard will lead
the forces at Bcaniywine Summit and
brother Lay field at Woodlawn. Both of
them are good generals, and shall we not
confidently expect to hear the bout of
victory? LOUIS Z. BARRETT, P. E.