The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-15
RESIGNATION OF PASTOR IS; ''.)'1 :

East Hanover Presbytery met in Its
second days session in Overlook Church
at $50 A NJ, and was opened with de-
votional exercises. conducted by Pr. RUS 3
sell Cecil.
The following members reported and
were enrolled Rev. ]. s. Foster. Rev. w
Moo. White. Rev. ]. w. Rosebro. p u,
Rev. j. j. Fix, Rev. L. E. Scott. Rev.
8. X. VIM, D. D.; from Namozne
Church, B. Lathrop; Tabb-street Church,
J. g. Riddle; Westminster, w 7. Armi-l
stead; Samuel Davies, George F. HaW;
Richmond First, James G.. Tinsley;
Ollvet. w. w. Jones: Fredericksburg,
DR.. II. M. D. Martin; Mizpah. DR.. s. r.
Christan; Manchester r. p. Kemp;
Petersburg, Second. David Calender.
The first matter of interest taken up
was the reception OF Mr.. G. b. Kirk II
patrick, OF Fredericksburg. as candi-s
date for the ministry.
PASTOR RESIGNS.
The resignation OF Rev. T. T. Jones,
d. ID. $as pastor OF the Brunswick Church
was presented to the Presbytery. This
was done by DR.. Jones In consequence OF
his failing health. With many express
sons OF regret on the part OF many mem-5
tbers OF the Presbytery, the resignation
was accepted, and Rev. J.. w. Rosebro,
D.. D., was appointed to write q letter
to DR.. Jones expressing the sentiment OF
the Presbytery In this matter, and the
moderator led the Presbytery In prayer.
( in his behalf,
Rev. T., r. Rennio was appointed to
visit this church on the second Sunday
OF May to declare the church vacant,
A request was received from the Sos
sion OF the Third Church.. Richmond, ask
ing for the appointment OF a commission
3 to organize a church at Montrose Chapel.
in TIenrico when the way shall be clear,
and the request was granted.
gpolnted: Rev, r.. p, Kerr, D. D., Rev,
Jere Witherspoon, D. D., Rev. J. p. Cook,
Rey, r: B. Eggleston, Mr.. James w, Cor,
don and Mr.. Gervas storrs, isl.
A letter was received from Rev. r, r.,
Kerr. ID. D., asking Presbytery to excuse
him from attendance upon this meeting,
as he has to attend this week q meeting
New Y ork. His request WAS granted.
DIR, HOWIsON RESIGNS.
Rev. r, r. IIowison. Ill, d., reported
to tho Presbytery that he had offered
his resignation as stated supply OF the
Ashland church, and that the church had
accented his resignation. His course was
approved by the Presbytery,
E. Rev. r. P. Kerr. D. D., Rev. Jere
Witherspoon, D. D., and Mr., James g.
tItnSl6y were hppoll|fSN - SoH'1'''ttSo W
counsel and advise With this church In
securing another pastor,
Reports from tho churches were pre-
sented and referred to the appropriate
committees, and the narratives OF the
state OF religion In the churches We're
read, Y.
treasurer of the Twentleth Century Edu-
catlonal Fund. showed that 80, e2oe has
been paid 70 on account unit. q & this
that has been paid directly to the inst,-
tutions of learning; nor does this In,
clude much larger amounts subscribed
and to be paid during the next FIVE
AT the night session Rev. J, s, Foster,
OF Petersburg. preached the Presbyterlaa
sermon, according to appointment, on
1The Ga bbath,n taking as his text Exodus
20; 'Remember the Sabbath day to keep
1t holy.' THIS sermon was q clear and
strong presentation OF the soriptural doc
trine Of the Sabbath as held by the Pres
byter,an Church.