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

I.
Va, October 1, 1901. The opening sermon was
preached by Rev. E. T. Wexford, by request of the
retiring Moderator, Dr. Mack Text, Esther v. H.
Rev. ]. Ernest Thacker elected Moderator and
Ruling Elder Robert TAFT temporary clerk. Present
nine ministers and three ruling elders
Lcentiate Robert McInturff was received from
the Presbytery of Holston
Mr. J. B. Waller, of the Second Church. Norfolk
was received under the of Presbytery as can
didate for the ministry, and after the required ex-
aminatons was licensed to preach as probationer
Rev. j. A. Wyatt of the Baptist Church. Rev. W.
B. Lee of the Episcopal Church. and Rev. w. G. C.
Butts of the Methodist Church. were introduced and
welcomed as visiting brethren
Rev. r. A. Robinson dismissed to the Presby-
terry of New Castle, having accepted call to the
pastorate of the church at Princess Anne MARYLAND
Rev. Edward Mack, D. d., was dismissed to the
Presbytery of Red River having accepted call to
pastorate of the First Church, Shreveport La.
A commission appointed to organize the Client
Church at Norfolk Dr. Mack was made chairman
of the commission The new church will consist
principally, of members from the First Church
Calls presented from the Belle Haven and
Powellton Churches for the pastoral services of Rev
Robert Mclnturff, but they incomplete, they
were returned to the churches for completion to be
presented at adjourned meeting of Presbytery.
The report Home Missions showed that depart
ment of work to be in a prosperous condition and all
the fields of Presbytery regularly supplied with
preaching and pastoral care
The Presbyteria sermon was preached by Rev
DR.. Bishop. Subject: "Sanctifcaton"
The subject of Foreign Missions was discussed
with the usual degree of enthusiasm full report
this subject made by Chairman Maxwell
showing that missionary societies in the Presbytery
numerous and active.
The Cape Charles Church. Rev. A. S. Venab1e
pastor, was reported to be sef-sustainng and was
withdrawn from dependence on the Home Mission
treasury.
commission was appointed, Rev. J. Ernest
Thacker chairman, to ordain and install ruling
elders in the Port Norfolk Church.
The time of electing commissioners to the General
Assembly changed, as a permanent order to the
spring meeting.
The colony of Syrian Presbyterans in Norfolk was
committed to the of the First Church. and aid in
support of the mission asked of all the churches
of the city
Presbytery voted to approve the Assemblys over
ture in regard to "a quorum of Synod" and to disap
prove the overtures on Commissions and commit
tees.
A committee was appointed Rev. f. T. Wexford
chairman, to revise the rules for written examina-
tons of candidates
discussion of the state of religion" showed the
churches in general to be prosperous, and the work
throughout the Presbyery interesting and encourag-
ing.
Licentiate Robert McInturf was examined OF parts
of his literary and theological courses of study with
view to ordination The remaining examinations
were postponed to future meeting, when it is ex-
peced that the calls from the Belle Haven and Pow
elton Churches will be presented in the regular form
required by the Book of Church Order.
Rev +. B. McCluer was appointed to preach the
Presbyterial sermon at the next meeting. Subject:
"The Relation of Church and State"
The members of Presbytery entertained in
the homes Of Episcopalians principally. These, with
the members Of al the chmrches extended most ae-