Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-30
AFFAIRS IN AMELIA COUNTY.
Judge Farrar's Eloquent Tribute to the
Disratch and It's Founders.

Correspondence 0: the Richmond Dispstoh.l
AMELIA COURTHOUSE, Va, Dec. 70, $50;
The last of the members OF the Pnila-
delphia Kennel Club have left the residence
of Judee Farrar. and all no doubt are safe
at home. The club before leaving entered
into an agreement to return 10 the same
place for the field-trials for 1881 Ihey e1-
pressed themselves entirely satlsneu. iney
found game most abundant. In three Gays
and A half they huahed s1ty-two eoveys.
which was fine showing. The club have
already rented their hunting GROUNDS tor
the next season. The visit In many respects
was a blessing to our community. Ihey
paid out nearly $500 for horses, wagons,
and attendants. Other hunters are ex-
pected in January, for whom arrangements
have been made.
IN NEW HANDS.
The Ot4erburn Springs has gone into
new hands. Mr.. Richard Archer, an ola
and experienced hotel-man, will be thepr
The Rev. s. L. II. Holland, whose condi-
ton has given 40 much solioitude, Is now
reported better and out of danger.
Since reporting the death Of Ar. John Is.
Forster, his brother, Mr.. X. A. Foster, mas
also died Two brothers In ten days. The
flowers on the grave of the first had hardly
faded before another grave was opened IN
the family plot.
AFR BUTTE.
Now, dear DispMch, / give o Kind
" greeting 10 all your family IRON
the humblest dhdche to your chie1. NY
best wishes are with you all. May your
past success be but the harbinger OF no;
bier and higher achievements in your useful
and honored vocation Through the long
years you have been a welcome visitor at my
hum bic home. In that long, long time how
much of pleasure and proht 1t has brought
to me and my household. But with these
congratulations there are some thoughts
of sadness that come over me touching my
heart with sorrow and bitterness.
THE PIONEERS.
Excuse me, please, if | give the tribute Of
my love and respect TO the memory OF two
of the noble pioneers of the Dispatch, who
have now gone to their eternal rest and re-
ward. | allude to Messrs. Cowardin and
Ellyson, The former was my sincere friend
and the friend of my father in his early
life. How rich and fragrant his memory
gracious, genial, and bright. HIS LIE was
all sunshine. giving Joy and gladness TO
all who came within the sphere OF his as
ISOLATION. Blessed be his memory.
RICH INHERITANCE
With Mr.. Ellyson my acquaintance was
limited. but from what / knew OF nm ne
commended himself to my highest admira-
ton. A modest. sedate man, yet there was
an exaltation in his character, quiet Dig,
nifty in his manner. that ever impressed
me. Gentleman, patriot, Christian, ne
leaves the rich inheritance OF spotleSs
life. These two men, different IN thelr
tastes, yet what a combination Tor al the
practical purposes Of life, and bow success
fully they reached the goal on prosp"1lty
and influence. Both good men-may fe
strive to emulate their virtues and tnen
graces.
POETIC CEN.
/ saw this fragment this morning. DO
not know who is the author
The heart of a good man, the citadel OF
virtue. the fountain of honor, the home OF
patriotism. the tabernacle of purity, the
champion Of the weak, the defender OF the
oppressed, the sun of the circle. the Jewel
OF the State, the badge of the saints, the
birth-mark of heroes, marked by unselnSh,
ness, clothed with truth. filed with good
words, and laurelled with good deeds; an
example for the erring, an announcement
TO the striving, a light 10 the returning. q
rebuke to the bad-a deniZen OF earth ana
citizen of Heaven.
AT THy YEAB's CLOSE
| Will YOU pardon oil this, but had IL IN
nv heart to say it, and the closing year
makes me thoughtful and reminiscent.
Yes. the shores of life are shifting
Every year,
And We are seward drifting
Every year.
Old places changing fret us,
The loving more forget US,
There are fewer 70 regret US,
Every year,
But the truer life drsws higher.
And its morning star climbs higher
Every year.
Earth's hold grows slghter
And the heavy burdens lighter
And the dawn immortal brighter
Every year.
Yours sincerely, sE''Ex.