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December 23, 1914. A FAMILY PAPEE. 11
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The Growth of the Christian Church,
Ancient and Medieval Christianity, by
Eobert Hastings Nichols. (The Westminster
Press, Philadelphia; 2 volumes,
price for both books, $2 net).
Dr. Nichols is Professor of Church History
in Auburn Theological Seminary,
and in the .preface he says that "the
writing of this book was undertaken
at the request of the Committee on
Religious Education of the General Assembly
of the Presbyterian 'Church in
the United iStates of America, because
"that Committee desired a presentation
of Church History suitable for
the use of classes of young people of
M. Orr will enjoy hearing of the celebration
of that event at tbe home of riage to Dr. Russell C. McCaughan,
nellsviUe, overlooking the city, and is
the gift ot Mr. and Mrs. John Parkhillfornia.
Although many miles distant Lutheran clergyman of Clyde, Ohi a,
their daughter in Los Angeles, Oali-
the Rev. Adam Pfieuger, a German
Twenty-one ipersons came before from the spot where they firstwere an uncle of the bride, officiating.
the Commission to be admitted into wed and where most of the fiftyyears Among the guests at the wedding
membership. Six of these presented together were lived, and the greater were the groom's parents and broth­
Mr. and Mrs. J. Z. A. McCaughan
certiflcates from the McKeesport congregation
and fifteen were admitted side, yet almost one hundred 'nvited and Marcus McCaughan of Blooming­
number of old-time friends still re­er,
on profession of faith and examination.
Listening to prompt answers to tions. Among the number, one who Pfleuger of Clyde, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs.
guests extended hearty congratulaton,
Indiana, the Rev. Adam and Mrs.
questions asked, one readily recognized
that back of the answers there had Allegheny, November 10th, 1864, Mr. Gribben of Wabash, Mr. J. A. Mahaf­
was a guest at the wedding in old Glen C. Bull of Chicago, Mrs. Bertha
been training in Bible truth. The Wm. Thursby, gave a hearty handshake,
traveling from Santa Ana for M. F. Pearson and daughter Marie„
fy of Indianapolis, and Mr^ and Mra
credit for most of this training should
go to Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Murphy, the express purpose of doing so. of Amboy.
who for several years past, have walk­
Mr. and Mrs. Orr stood in the li­
The young people left at once for
High-school age," and he adds that
"the book is intended for such classes,
and makes no pretentions to do anything
more than try to meet their
needs." These volumes are fresh ed every Sabbath to a little schoolhouse
over a mile distant from their
from the press. On page 126, vol. 2,
we findthese lines as to the Covenanters:
"Their worst sufferings came in and when it has been possible there
home and conducted a Sabbath School
the 'Killing Times' of 1684-1688, at the has been a preaching service. The
hands of the terrible Claverhouse and congregation that began its organized
his dragoons. The persecution came work on the last Saturday of November
is the result of this work.
to an end at the accession of William
and Mary, in 1689. Then Presbyterianism
was restored in the Church of fessed their faith were baptized.
Six persons who had already pro­
Scotland, never again to be disturbed. Two were elected and inducted into
Some of the Cameronians did not approve
of this settlement because nothing
was said about the Covenant which
was so dear to them. Hence they refused
to have a part in the reorganized
Church of Scotland. Out of them grew
the Reformed Presbyterian Church."
Some of the questions following Chap.
ter XV. are: "Who called the Westminster
Assembly, and for what purpose
Who were its members What
did it do What was the Solemn
League and Covenant Who subscribed
to it Who were the Covenanters
How were their persecutions ended"
Every 'phase and incident of the
growth of the Christian Church is
comfortable church building and a
treated, and it is fair to judge of the
congregation of God's people going
accuracy and thoroughness of the volumes
by the manner of Dr. Nichols'
forward with God's blessing.
handling of that portion of Church
History with which one is familiar.
^ Volume 'L opens with these words:
"Olie of the things that make the
study of Church history inspiring is
that by it we are made to realize
that God is actually at work for the
salvation of mankind in the world
'here we live. Nowhere do we see
this working of God more clearly than
il the strange and wonderful way in
which the world was made ready for
the coming of Jesus." And the study
of Church history which follows be-
Sins with a view of the Roman world
power. Toward the close of Volume
II. are these words as to our own
Church: "Some of the Covenanters,
fnembers of the Reformed Presbyterian
Church of Scotland, came to Pennsylvania
in the Eighteenth Century.
[Inder the leadership of men sent by
•heir brethren in the old country, they
Tganized in 1774 the Reformed Prestry
of America, from which grew
Reformed Presbyterian or Covenanter
Church." And the History coni^tades
thus: "The history which we
Jsve studied shows that American
bought Werianism."
Jfn "8 •'resbyterians proud churches. Christianity of the have But fact been greater they that loyal may than they to justly Pres- their have
CONNELLSVILLE CONGREGATION.
On Saturday, November 28th, a
commission of Pittsburg Presbytery
met in ConneUsville, Pa., for the purpose
of organizing the Covenanter
Congregation of ConnellsviUe. The
church building, appropriately furnished
and equipped for the service of
God, is located on a hill in West Con­
the office of eldership—Freeman Murphy,
Carrol Murphy. Four were elected
and ordained and installed as deacons—Smith
Parkhill, Tony Renox,
Roger Metz, Edward Kerr. One thing
worthy of note, in regard to the last
three named, was their readily giving
Up of the use of tobacco before ordination.
Sickness prevented the attendance
of several who would have united
with the congregation, but these will
come soon.
Those who took part in the day's
service can look ba'ck and remember
a sunny day, a happy gathering in a
THE CENTRAL BOARD OF
MISSIONS.
Report of Treasurer on Nov. 1,1914.
Domestic Mission: Receipts during
October, 1.220.30; also from transference
of the last payment of the Andrew
Alexander bequest $1,998.50;
Expenditures $1,374.00; Balance overdrawn
$10.18. This is the best condition
this fund has been in at this time of
year for a long time.
Southern Mission; Receipts $525.45,
from Alexander bequest $1,000, expenditures
$426.45, 'balance $3,100.21.
Indian Mission: Receipts $707.62,
from the Alexander bequest $500, expenditures
$372.68, balance $2,007.48.
All these reports are very encouraging,
the only cloud being that the
generous gift of Mr. Andrew Alexander
has been paid in full and that in
the future the Church will be crippled
or our people must make up considerable
more than they have been contributing.
It is to be hoped that the
every member canvass will accomplish
this.
GOLDEN WEDDING.
A golden wedding anniversary is
of such great importance and of such
rare occurrence that we are sure the
many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
brary to receive, and during both afternoon
and evening, the groom played
many of the old time melodies on
his violin, and even sang an Irish
song.
Before the guests departed. Dr. J.
S. McGaw, who knew them for many
years, spoke in glowing terms of the
active life of both bride and groom
in church and home affairs, giving
credit for lasting influence for good
to all with whom they had 'come in
contact. Theirs was a home always
having the latch-string out for the
Seminary boys, and all friends.
Rev. P. J. McDonald, their present
pastor, stepped forward as Mr. Mc­
Gaw withdrew and in a very touching
and appropriate manner spoke to
them words of comfort, congratulation
and love, presenting them with
a large golden chrysanthemum, on
the stem of which, in a golden silk
pouch, was a golden offering, given
as a token of the esteem in which
they are held in Los Angeles, by
members of that congregation. Mr.
Orr's voice and eyes and heart (he
said) were too full to give expression
to the feelings inspired by this token
of love and friendship. He said it
was a day never to be forgotten by
him and Mrs. Orr, for the fulness of
joy it brought.
Before bidding the 'couple good
night, all united in singing the 133rd
Psalm, and Rev. McDonald offered
prayer.
As some of the party were leaving,
strains of sweet music were heard
out of doors, and an investigation revealed
that a few had stolen out oii
the lawn and were singing a few
well-chosen songs as a farewell serenade.
It sounded beautiful.
We must not forget to add that the
house was very tastefully decorated
with greens and golden "mums," and
all were served with golden refreshments,
the "young" bride having
baked her celebrated sunshine cake
for the occasion, which was accompanied
by orange ice cream.
As a souvenir of the occasion the
guests were given a folder containing
the wedding picture of 1864 and
a snap-shot of the bride and groom
of 1914. It was much appreciated by
all.
MARRIED.
At the home of the ibride's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John N. Loop, Nov. 24,
at 4 o'clock, at Kokoma, In., Miss
Bessie Alice Loop was united in mar­
Bloomington, Ind., where they spent
Thanksgiving with Mr. McCaughan's
parents. Upon their return to Kokoma,
they will be at home in a
pretty apartment which they have already
furnished at 222 East Walnut
street.
Mr. McCaughan is a graduate osteo.
pathist and is associated in the practice
with Dr. F. H. Smith. Kokomo
has known Mr. McCaughan from his
early boyhood, and holds him In
high esteem. He is an earnest, studious,
conscientious man, and has already
given a good account of himself
in his profession. Everything
points to a successful career for him.
The bride is the second daught"*'
of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Loop. She
is one of Kokomo's fairest and best
Winsome and womanly, gracious and
good, she has been a favorite in her
circle from childhood. The greatest
wealth of good wishes go with her as
a bride.—Kokoma, Indiana, paper.
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