The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-02-07
Church News.
RICHMOND.
VIRGINIA.

night, Jan. 10TH celebrated the tyentvfftb onn.o.
" 'ne marriage OF their beloved pastor the Rev
LII. russell Cecil. DIR. and Mrs Cecil yera most
coiuiay greeted by large assembly which includad
ministers and members of other churches Durin,
'he evening Mr. John S. Munce for the session and
'ne congregation, expressed the affectionate and
Satelu esteem universally felt for their pastor and
MS family and extended cordial congratulations
upon the happy anniversary. In concluding for the
Ladies Benevolent Society, he presented to DIR and
MIS- cecil a very beautiful service of silver plate
which will long be cherished as a memorial of tba
occasion Dr. Cecil responded in grateful terms Tor
al The Kindness and aid given him in his ministry
by oineers and people. In the midst of the sixth
year OF this pastorate, DR.. Cecil is preaching TO fu
congregations and is seeing the prosper in his
hands. ~
a Sunday-school and Young Peoples School OF
Methods Tor the churches of Richmond and vicinity
conducted by Dr. a. L. Phillips general superintend-
ent, Will be held Feb. to Is, in the Lecture Room
OF the Second Presbyterian church The invitation
to the school is cordially extended to all ministers
elders, Sunday workers and all others inter
ested IN religious work for the young. We give an
abstract of the programmes
Friday, 9th. z. NJ Young peopIe over Ia wears
oat. TO- f. M. Junior Covenanters and Mriams
Sun H. p NJ Conference OF ruling elders
Mon. II. 10 p. NJ. Pastors conference
Mon IL r. Nj. Open Parliament young peo
pies work.
Mon. II. p. NJ. Superintendent conference
Tues l3. p. NJ. Model Presbyterian Sunday-school
Tues Is. P. NJ. Organization
Tues 10. p NJ Grading the schools
We'd. IA. p NJ Equipment.
Wed. ID. p. NJ. Worship in the Sundav-scbool
We'd IA. p NJ Missions in the Sundav-school
Thurs. Is. p NJ Primary work
Thurs Is. P. NJ. Junior work
Thur 10 P NJ intermediate and Senior work
Friday 10. p. NJ. Getting the Lesson
Friday lG P. NJ. Building Lesson
Friday l6 P. NJ. Teaching the Lesson
Sat. H. P. NJ Conference on Methods.
sun, lS. z. M. Soul saving in the Sunday school
Sun. IS. P. NJ. Conservation service
ALEXANDRIA
This church, since the removal of DR.. Brooks, las
had excellent supplies; the Rev. A. H. Phillips d. d.
for two Sundays, Rev. j. NJ. Nourse on Jan. 81 and
Mr.. LIE Roy Gresham, of Union Seminary on Jan rs
The mid-week meeting Wednesday evening has
been conducted by the elders and has been well at
tended. The semi-annual collection of the Lavras
Workers now amounts % 1920 and some envelopes are
yet to come in.
FREDERICKSBURG
The ministers of this city have organized Min
isterial Union, with Rev Dr. >. w. Rosebro, of Tie
Presbyterian church, president, and Rev. R. A. Will
liams, of the Baptist church. secretary The organ
lzatlon will hold monthly meetings, which
tain subjects will be discussed and social hour en-
joyed, with refreshments.
CoLLIERsTowN.
On Sunday, Jan. 2S the congregation extended
call to the Rev. W. N. Mebane, Phi. D., of Dublin,
Va. to become pastor of the church.
LEXINGTON.
The Board of Deacons of the Lexington church
have adopted plans for improving and enlarging
their lecture room, to make of it a modern
Sunday-school building. Mr.. w. g. Mcdowell is the
architect, and Will superintend the work. which
is expected to begin in the early spring, and will
be pushed to completion. The cost of the improve
ment will be about $7,OO0.-Gasette.
LYNCHBUBG.
Rev. j. e. Booker, of Lexington who is in charge
of the home mission wok of the Virginia Synod of
the Presbyterian Church, preached twice at West
minister Presbyterian church, Jan %, his efforts be-