In Memoriam: James Lyons Chesnut, D.D.

JAMES LYONS CHESNUT, D. D. 23 be. We trust that this good beginning will be but the foretaste of better . days in the future. "A letter from Rev. Robert Hunter, D. D., of Philadelphia, Pa., a former pastor of this historic congregation, was then read, in which he eulogized the pastor-elect and his bride, having known them both for a number of years, and commended them to the gener– ous, warm-hearted congregation to which he had become a pastor under ·similar circum– stances, eighteen years ago. "Thus ended a red-letter day in the history of this church; and orie which we trust augurs well for her future success. Never in her history has she been so harmonious, and never has · she been as anxious to do effective service for her King. and Covenant. ''The large assembly then returned to their homes, rejoicing that they had the plemmre of taking part in such an excellent reception.'' · CR. P. Advocate, Feb. 1, 1893, page 13.) A.ction of the Western Presbytery on the dissolution of the pastoral relation between Rev.. J ; L. Chesnut, D. D:, and the Grand Cote Congregation. "Dr. Chesnut needs no word of commenda– tion from us. Nevertheless, as· he has been called to another field of labor, it is fitting that we should place on record our apprecia– tion of himself and of his work. ·Coming to us from the Theological Seminary, with his bride, who has proven herself a most efficient