The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-04-16
MEHERRIN's NEB JRCH.
Though Young, 1t Has An Interesting
History.

MEHERRIN, VA. April 1j.-Special-
The dedication OF the Meherrin Presby-
terrain church took place Oh The 18th. lr
". ~. Moore. preached a most excellent
and appropriate sermon upon the progress
OF Christianity. The large congregation
paid close attention TO every word spoken
by the gifted divine and pulpit orator
Notwithstanding the disfavOr Incurred By
advocating the removal Of tho seminary
from the country, DR. Moore is to-day by
far the most popular preacher IN this
region. Many people came twenty miles
and over 70 hear him Invalids were
borne upon the arms Of dear friends 10
the church. II was indeed, a rare priv
ilege TO listen TO the story Of Jesus told
in beautiful. yet simple. language by this
gifted servant Of God.
The history Of the church. as given be-
low. was read by Ruling Elder John r.
Morton. Perhaps It would be well 20
mention here that the late Or. Thomas
Wharey. while pastor at Briery. preached
al stated intervals iu this community, and
laid the foundation for the work which
has Just been completed.
The history Of the Meherrin Presby-
terrain church is a very short one. as it
has been organized only a little over three
years: but, as a matter OF future refer
ence. IL Is desirable TO have IL put upon
record. The Presb yterians OF this section,
realizing that IN the changed condition Of
affairs they were cut OF from the Pres
byterian Church and its privileges, and
that for the maintenance OF Presbyterian
ism here IL was necessary 90 have a
church Of this denomination. an appoint
mcnt was made in August. 1852. 40 Me
herrin 10 consider the matter formally.
At this meeting were present Messrs.
4. a. Haskins. +. II. owen. j. Z. Nor
ton. Mrs A G. overly. and Mrs. \. 4.
Haskins John X. Morton was request
ed to invite Rev. a. \. Little synodlcal
evangelist. 20 come here and hold a meet
ing with a view 10 organizing Presoy-
terrain church, II practicable. Notice was
given for a meeting of all persons in
tercstcd in the organization 70 meet on
the Both Of September lS2. Pursuant 10
appointment meeting ives held in Wes-
leyan Methodist Episcopal church. with
Rev Mr.. Little as moderator and John
r. Morton. clerk. After a full discussion
Of the subject. It was decided that 10 was
for the advancement Of Presbyterianism
that an orgsinization be formed. and that
November 9Th be the day.
The following slgninca their wish 20
aid in organization: Messrs. J. T. Van
Ness r. J. Baker. A. A. Hasklns WIN.
H. Prlddy VIM. X. Pr!ddy. G.. a.
IOWIkeS. j. j. owen. W II. -WlilLs JuAu
r. Morton. Mrs. s J. Baker. Mrs Ann
O. overly. Mrs N. l.. Haskins. Mrs.
Fannie ID. owen. Mrs A. J. owen. Miss
Ella peck overly. Miss Lille NJ wat
klns. Mrs. Mamie Y. Watkins Mrs. 5. A.
Rhodes. and Mrs. Minnie W Morton.
According TO appointment. Rev. A. 4.
Little organized the church with thirty
members Eleven OF these were members
OF Briery Presbyterian church.
Messrs ". H. Ewing and John r. Nor
ton we're elected ruling elders. and
Messrs. Thomas J. Baker A. A. Haskins.
J. J. owen. and c. 4. Fowlkes were elect
"a deacOns' Mr.. Fowlkes declined to ac-
cept. G.. A. Fowlkes +. a. owen, J. r.
Morton. and Mrs. Ann c. OVERLY were
elected a building committee.
The building was begun in the spring
OF lS0e. and completed the following sum-
mor The services Of Rev. Hugh Henry
we're secured I'm October. 1S.c3. and under
his efficient labors the church has been
blessed. There have been nine additions
since the organization The present mem
bcrship consists Of thirty-Ave commune
cants.
The present officers are: Ruling elders.
". H. Ewing a. a. Haskins. and John
r. Morton: deacons. Thomas J. Baker.
J. J. owen. and VIM. H. Priddv. II il
becoming in closing this sketch TO say
that our Methodist brethren very rnateri-
any aided MS by their labors and en-
couragement. thus showing that fellow
ship which becomes all true followers Of
our Lord.