The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-08-08
Letter from the Bluo Ridge Springs.
TIE SPRINGS ASSOCIATION,
AND OTHER MATTERS.

Letter from the Biuo Ridge Springs
THE SPRINGS -sTRAwBERRY ASSOCIATION,
AND OTHER MATTERS.
roorrospondenss Of the Richmond Dispatch.]
BLUE RIDGE SPRINGS, VA.,l
August 6. 1874. !
This charming resort Of health and pleas
ure-seekers takes its name from the Blue
Ridge mountains, near the summit OF which
it is situated, 1900 feet above the level oil
tide.water. Since the season opened, over
three hundred visitors have enjoyed the
benefits of the Springs. The surrounding
scenery is picturesque and magnificent. The
table is we'll supplied, and the cooking IS eX-
cellept. Phil. Brown is as attentive, polite,
aud accommodating as any Boniface can be,
and Mr.. Seay makes himself favorite in the
diping-room and about the premises by 40
ticipating the wants of the guests.
The public shows its appreciation Of good
food, medicinal waters, delightful climate,
and unremitting attentions.
Georgia is we'll represented here, and all
the eastern cities of Virginia Furnish guests.
The proprietor has been liberal in extend
ing hospitality to the messengers to the
Strawberry Association, which IS now IN
session near this point.
learn that the Executive Committee OF
the Educational Association are considering
the propricty of holding the next session OIL
the Association at these springs. The over
worked and underpaid teachers of tide
water and central Virginia could have no
better place for recreation and for discussion
of tho methods of teaching.
Straw berry Association. holding its sixty
ninth session, embraces churches IN camp
hell. Bedford, Botetourt. and Franklin coun.
ties. The letters report 260 baptlsms during
the last year, 1924 Sunday-school scholars,
and contributions to mis- sionS to the amount
OF ,272. In this fertile and prosperous Sec
ton the churches greatly need more system
and activity in their benetcent operations.
One new church was admitted. Dr. w. A.
Montgomery, of Lynchburg, was elected
moderator, and c. A. Board, n. D., OF
Liberty, clerk.
DIR. Montgomery preached an excellent
Introductory sermon. He was successful
LAWYER in Tennessee and Texas before en-.
tering the University, and IN his new Voca-
ton is popular and successful. His church
reported an addition of 100 members and
very commendable liberalty. DR.. Tyree
and Messrs. j. A. Davis, A. EubankS, and
r. r. Lunsford are among the leading minis
tiers of the Association. Among the visitors
were Hon. Fl. +. Ellyson and y. r. Cham-
bliss, Drs. Harris, Curry, and Toy, and
Reys. q. EllySon, j. r. Harrison, and G.
GRAY, DR.. Staples secretary OF the Virginia
Bible Society, and Charles l.. Cooke, princ-
pal of HolIins Institute.
The attendance has been very large and
the provision for man and beast most bounti-
full. a tidewater man is struck with the
number of side.saddles and OF large and fat
horses. These mountain girls, ruddy and
healthy, could put the lowlanders to shame
by their skllful equestrian feats.
The discussions on various topics have
been spirited and interesting and prodtab.e e.
During the sessions of the body in the
church preaching was carried on at the stand.
Why do good people at associations and pro-
tractcd meetings perseyere in the abominable
custom Of putting Il preacher behind tsll
breaStworks and shelteriug the audience be-
meath low aud voice.absorbing bush-arbor !!
Ur. Staples, as representing the Bible
Society, made an earnest and effective adj
dress, to which the Association heartily re-
sponded by pledge Of sympathy and CO.
operation.
DR.. Harris, of Richmond College, made 4
clear, compact, and effective exposition of
the wants and claims of the Education
Board, and succeeded, with the aid Of Rev.
J. K. Harrison, in getting contribution OF
money and pledges of boxes of provisions
Foreign missions WAS discussed by DR.. Cur
ry, and about So secured. Rev. j. r. Harri-
son, the favorite in the mountains, big. heart
cd, quck.witted, and eloquent, obtained
about $500 towards the endowment Of Hol-
linz Instjt,1te RI X ElISsOD after lucid
statement Of the condition Of the State Mis-
sion Board, had ready pledges from all the
churches Of active assistance.
The reports were unusually good. Those
on Education by DR.. Montgomery, on Tenn
peranee by Rev. G. L. Anthony, on the State
of Religion in the Churches by +. Ham.
ner, and on Sunday Schools by DR.. Board,
were excellent. In the report on Temper
ance it was stated that in Bedford county,
during the last twelve months, 20,25O gal
Ions of brandy had been distilled and 1000
gallons of whiskey imported. The report
on the State of Religion emphasized the fact
that the churches which gave nothing were
cold and lifeless, while those which had been
most liberal were in condition of compare.
tive prosperity. Liberality and spirituality
are twin sisters. The spirit of Christ is
charity, liberaity, and sacrifice.
Professor C. l.. Cooke made one Of the
best speeches on Sunday schools your CORE.
spondsnt ever heard. 1t was out of the
beaten track, and was broad, high, and com.
prehensiye. q.
The JOHN Mitchell TEsTIMoSIAL.-An ac'
journed meeting of the friends of the John
Mitchell testimonial was held last night, Mr.