The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1901-10-16

Presbytery, OF which East Hanover is the linea de
scendant and suggesting that steps be taken looking
to the proper observance of that event. and asking
that part least of the exercises be held at Salem
Church. This church is the successor of old Pole
Green Church, which the first Presbyterian
church in this section of the State The considera-
ton OF this matter postponed to the spring meet
ing of the Presbytery
Rev. Russell Cecil, d. D., was elected chairman of
the Committee Foreign Missions
On an invitation from Old Street Church. Peters
burg, it decided hold the next stated meeting
in that church Monday, April 81, 1902, at p NJ
The statistical report to the Synod adopted by
the PreSbytery, shows that in the Presbytery there
are twenty-five minister's two licentiatcs seven can
didates and thirty -three churches.
Commissioners to the Assembly made reports of
attendance
Rev w. S. Campbell presented the report of the
Committee Home Missions which showed that
the condition of this part of the Prcsbytery's work
was very gratifying, and yet that there is need for
much more earnest efforts being put forth in this
direction. 1t the intention of the Presbytcry to
employ an evangelist for the whole of his time as
soon as the means secured for this purpose
number of the churches had failed to send in their
contributions from the August collections.
Rev. c. NJ. Chumby preached the Presbyterial ser
mon on 'Predestination" This was clear, practi-
cal presentation of this doctrine as held by the Pres
byterian Church.
DIR. Rosebro and Dr. Kerr spoke in the interest of
the Assembys Home and School at Fredericks-
burg.
Rev. Dr. Russell Cecil, detained from attendance
reappointed to preach Presbytcrial sermon
on the Divinity of Christ
A call from Byrd Church for the pastoral services
of Rev. n B. Campbell, of Pampn City was pre-
scented to the Presbytery and the church was given
permission to prosecute the call before Roanoke
Presbyery, of which Mr.. Campbell is a member
Rev w. S. Campbell and elders OF that church were
appointed commissioners prosecute the call before
the Presbytery.
Olivet Church, New Kent county, was authorized
to employ Rev w. S. Campbell until the next spring
meeting stated supply
A meeting in the interest of Sunday schools was
held under the direction of the Presbyterial Supern-
tendent of Sunday-schools, Rev w. S. Campbell
Addresses were made by Rev. ]. P. Smith D. D. and
Rev. ]. r. Rennie
Special attention was called to the Sunday-school
Institute to be held under the auspices of the Presby-
terry in Richmond during the last week in November
Rev. r. B. Eggleston received from Norfolk
Presbyery and the call from the Third Presbyterian
Church of Richmond was placed in his hands and
accepted by him. Arrangements were made for his
installation as follows: Rev. r. p Kerr, D. d., to
preside and preach the sermon Rev. James p. Smith
d. d. to deliver the charge to the pastor; Rev T. p
Epes d. d., to deliver the charge the people; Rev
j. T. Cook to make the installation PRAYER; other
members of the commission, Rev. Russell Cecil d.
d. Rev. C. M. Chumbley, Rev. ]. c. Stewart Rev
W. S. Campbell and Ruling Elders S. II. Halves and
Robert Whittet.
The report Of the Committee on Foreign Missions
prepared by Rev. DIR. Cecil was read by DR.. Smith
and Rev. James f. Cook made an address,
Mr. Cook then presented the report on the Bible
Cause. and Rev. W. S. Campbell the secretary and
general agent of the Bible Society of Virginia made
an address, showing the great needs of the work
Mr.. w. w. Grover of the Third Church Rich