The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-08-15

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Chinese Social, with the childrens mission band in
Oriental costume the very successful entertain
ment OF the evening. Their president Mrs j. p
Lecky, of Fancy Hill, designed the scheme and car
ried IL out to the pleasure and profit of large as
semby.
Interchangeable old church building has been
sold for the sum of $3.50, the organ, pulpit and
other furniture being reserved. About year ago a
committee composed of Judge Grattan, G. d. Harr
son, w. A Messerole, R. S. Switzer and w. j. Din
gledlne was appointed to select a site for the new
church, solicit subscriptions and sell the property
The church has signifed its intention to have
twenty-thousand dollar structure and had selected
plan and model. The plans had been submitted to a
number OF contractors and according to the bids
submitted in return nobody was willing 10 build for
$2O,OOO the kind Of church that the Presbyterians
wanted. AT least several thousand dollars more
would have to be raised in order get the building
desired 1t is with this knowledge that the church
was asked to sell the old building, which was done
by unanimous vote of the congregation.
Observation-Disclosures d. K Walthall, d. d.. held
series of successful meetings in the Lawrenceville
Presbyterian Church last week, of which the
and efficient Mr. w. S. Lee is pastor. At meeting
of the Session, six admitted into the church,
two by letter and four by profession of faith Several
more are to connect themselves with us, which
oices the hearts of the members very much twelve
months ago the membership only nine, and
1T numbers twentyone, and believe that with the
earnest preaching of our young minister, Mr.. Lee,
doubly encouraged. The Lord be praised.
Manchester.-The pastor, Rev. j. j. Fix leaves this
week with his family for Augusta county, to be alb
sent until September. Dr. Hersman of the Seminary.
and Rev. VIM s. Campbell of the Bible Society will
supply the Manchester pulpit.
NOrfOLk.-None of the Presbytera ministers have
yet left the city for their vacations though
of the churches emitting certain services.
POrtsmOuth-Rev. Charles +. Rankin of Green's
boro, N. c. has received most hearty call to the
First Church of this city,
Springfeld-Rev. j. E. Triplett of Dufieds w.
Va, recently assisted Rev. E. A. Shook ten days in
his large field of labor, embracing Springfield Bur-
lington, Patterson's Creek and Mount Bethel
Churches. He preached ten times and assisted in
five sacramental meetings. The congregations
large and enjoyed very much the services. One
young lady received into Mount Bethel Church
profession of her faith Brother Shook is doing
good work. and is highly esteemed and much be-
loved by his people. The church at Springfield,
which recently destroyed by fire. is being rapidly
rebuilt and will be ready for use by October 18TH if
nothing prevents its completion.
Timber Ridge Church sabbath, August 9Th, was
a delightful day with Two young people were
received into the full communion of the church. Rev.
l.. T. Pressy, of the Associate Reformed Presbyterian
Church, preached this occasion to a large congre-
cation. He is earnest speaker. He is pastor of
the A r. p. Church, only hundred yards
away, and his entire congregation worshipped with
We might say in this connection, that we are
enjoying the kind of cooperation federation
union right here that suits us. At recent commun-
ion service in the A. r. P. Church, Rev. j. A. Tros-
te the pastor of this church. preached to the COM
bined congregations. These two young work to-
gether tremendously, and assist each other in many
ways. They do pastoral work together frequently
and the two congregations to be in full ac-
cord Twice before this, during this year, Mr. Press
ly and his congregation have worshped with us at
communion season. Eight children have recently
been baptized.
WdDnesboro.-Rev. c. R. Stribling with his fami-
ly, who have been spending several weeks with