The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-07-11
Church News.
VIRGINIA..


Richmond-Hoge Memorial-The Rev. Tilden
ocherer, a member of the last graduating class of
Onion Seminary, who recently ordained to
the ministry by East Hanover Presbytery was in
stalled pastor of this church on the evening IF
July 9Th The Committee of Installation consist
ed OF DIR. Russell Cecil, Dr.. F. T. McFaden and
Mr. John 5. Munce Dr. Cecil preached the or
d1nation sermon; DR.. McFaden delivered the
charge to the pastor and Mr.. Munce to the peo-
pie In his discourse, DR.. Cecil spoke of the
greet need OF spiritual men in the ministry in our
day, separated unto spiritual service DR. Nc
Faden spoke of the greatness of the ministerial
calling, its trials and triumphs. The minister
must nave the martyr spirit yet guide the people
to the highest things. Mr. Munce placed en-
phas1s on mutual helpfulness between pastor and
people, the identity of the interests and the strong
ties that bind them into unity of interest hope
and endeavor The Hoge Memorial Church is
accomplishing great results in the religious devel-
opment of the city, and Mr. Scherer will have the
hearty goodwill of all his brethren.
Concord.-Childrens Day Exercises were held
III the Concord Church Saturday. June 3rd
with large attendance and the programme SPLEEN
dldly carried out. The Rev ]. ]. Fix was present
and delivered address on Sunday-school Elk
tension. Five teachers decided to take the Teach
ers Training Course. In the afternoon Miss Atkin-
son, of our Japan Mission addressed the ladies
OF the church. and the whole day was one of pleas
and profit
Danvllle.-The Presbyterian Church at
Schoolheld," recently erected by Mrs. F. X
Burton OF this city, a memorial of her hus-
band, was on yesterday dedicated by Dr. W. R.
Laird, assisted by Revs Cabell Flournoy and Ar
thur Clarke. The church is the outgrowth of mis-
sion work, undertaken by the First Church some
eighteen months ago. and carried on under a
large tent at first. Mr. Arthur Clarke then a
student at the seminary, in charge of it.
Through the liberaity of Mrs. Burton, the sal
airy OF the minister has been guaranteed and Rev.
Cabel Flournoy has been chosen pastor, and
from henceforth will hold regular Sabbath and
mld-week services. The building is an attractive
modern structure capable of seating three hun
dred persons. 1t has beautiful tapering steeple
IS lighted by electricity and arranged so that part
OF the main floor may be cul off by folding doors
and used for the Sunday school work The deed
has been engaged to supply the new church at
The funeral of Miss Clara S. Read, one of the
most Jealous church workers of this city, occurred
last week. She universally beloved and will
be greatly missed by this community
DR.. Laird will take his vacation during the
month of July
Lunenburg.-NIr. William J. Bragg, Jr., was or
daned elder on the fourth Sabbath of June.
and Messrs. A. b. Shackleford and w. H. Clarke
were ordained as deacons. Rev. b F. Bedinger
has been engaged to supply tn church at
Keysville for the present year in connection with
his other work
RESOLUTIONS ON THE RESIGNATION
OF REV. JAS. f. COOK
Whereas, in the providence of God, our pastor,
Kew. James j.. Cook, after careful and prayerful
consideration, has sgnifed his intention to accept
call to Fulton Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Baltimore Md;
And, whereas, he has rendered his resignation
to the congregation of the Presbyterian Church
at Clifton Forge, Va, to take effect on the 3Ist
day of July, 1000;
And, whereas, he earnestly asks this congrega-