Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1884-07-27
Totals. 49,. 9si ioe 4.eae sa22ss 81


The Association organized by the elec.
ton OF the following officers: Moderator
William EllysoH; Clerk. Carter Holm
Jones; Treasurer, J. +. Cottrell.
The Introductory sermon ian every way
admirable oue) was preached by Rev. Dr.
John Pollard, OF this city.
Sermons were also preached during the
meetings by Rev. s. c. Clopton, Rev. DIR.
A. b. Woodfin, Rev. J. NJ. Pitcher. Rev.
K. C.. Dargau, aud Rev. DR.. e. III. Rylsnd.
There were reports on home missions,
State missions, foreign missions. education,
Sunday school and colportage work. the
state OF the churches, and other matters,
which elected discussions OF deep interest.
and despite the intense heat the large con-
gregations present seemed to enjoy greatly
the meetings. But the interest eliminated
in the memorial services held IN honor Of
Rev. John q. Turpin. the late pastor OF
Beuah. As Mr.. Turpin had been for ior-
ty-three years pastor Of this church and
member Of the Association. 10 was deemed
appropriate to set apart an hour for paying
a suitable honor 90 his memory.
Rev. DR.. G. Ii. Ryland presented an ad.
mirably-written and acknowledgements
ate paper, which he followed with some
very tender remarks.
Rev. DR.. A. Broaddus. Professor Ed
mund Harrison, Rev. j. II. Barnes, Pro
iesSor {. l.. Cooke, and Rev. DT. ". +.
Hatcher paid eloquent and appropriate trl-
butes 10 the memory OF this noble man,
while the touchingly-beautiful songs and
the weeping multitude made an occasion
not soon TO toe forgotten.
Mr.. Turpin is buried, at his own request,
i'm the church-yard under the tree where
for forty three years he was accustomed Ia
tie hls horse, and his churches aud friends
will soon erect on the spot suitable mon
ument.
Many recalled with tender emotion his
last words at the cemennisl meeting OF the
Dover Association last year, when he closed
his address by saying:
Robert Ryland still lives, and long may
he. From him and Andrew Broaddus
have received more benefit in my preach.
ing than from any other men. But very
few of my early friends remain. Non,
here to-day except my worthy contem'
porary, Brother Christopher Walthall. God
bless him with many happy and useful
days. The brethren named admitted me
to their confidence and affection, and
think Of the plaintive lines Of Moore
when remember all the fiiends so linked TO.
getber,
have seen around me fall like leaves In vintry
weather,
feel as one who trsads alone some banquet hal
de, CrtCd.
1t, LIGHTS All asd, lis garland' dead, and all save
he Departed
"And now. beloved brethren, what an
other century may unfold We know not
The Dover Association will in all likelihood
celebrate all OF her centennlsls with thi'
church. The descendants Of those who Sc
kindly serve us now will administer Chris
tian hospitalities in the future returns o
the centuries. Some Of the grandchildren
OF those here to-day will he present then.
"And now | close, praying that we sll
without missing one, may have an abun-
dsnt entrance into the everlasting kingdom
OF our blessed Lord"
Mr.. Christopher Walthall died some
months ago. The venerable DR.. Robert
Ryland has been for several months sup
plying Mr.. Turpin's churches, and was ,
deeply-interested participant IN these ser.
vices.
In spite OF the large crowds, the Beulah
people made TIE most ample provision TO
feed at the church and entertain In their
homes every conner, and their hospitality
was as delicate and graceful as 1t was
bOunteouS.
The Association decided 20 meet next
year with Liberty church, New Kent coun-
ty, and elected Rev. ]. II. Newbill to preach
the Introductory sermon, and Rev. DIR. A
B. WOod6n ne alternate.