Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1900-10-10

oversight over the parish until his
death in 1862, which occurred in
Richmond, Va, and he was laid to
rest in beautiful Hollywood Gene
terry. 1t was his request to be laid
to rest at the Old Chapel among the
people he loved so we'll, but it was
imprscticable to bring his remains
on at the time, but his beloved PEG
pie have erected a handsome marble
memorial tablet to his memory in
the chapel. In compliance with the
Bishops request, once each year the
full Episcopal service is held there.
Heavy battling shutters and doors
aud an enormous old time paddock
are used TO secure the church. This
is place of sacred memories and
associations, and is held very dear by
the good people of this entire section.
In the church yard rest the remains
of multitude of illustrious and
prominent persons that have left
their impress upon the world; among
them are the Mesdes, Byrds, Pages,
Burwells, Rsndolphs, McGuires. and
John Esten Cooke, the noted author,
and the Carriers. "Uncle" Nat Car
ter the faithful old colored sexton "a
former slave), is very proud of his
charge, and likes to tell the visitor
the many "reminiscences connected
with this old chapel, and of the peo-
pie he loved so we'll.
We were delighted and benefited
by attending the great Presbyterian
Centennial in Winchester on the 9TH
instant. One does not often have
the pleasure of listening to such an
array of brilliant and distinguished
speakers as were present on that
memorial and noted occasion 1t was
a yertiable feast of good things for
the great multitude of the staunch
Presbyterians of that section, and
for many miles distant, as they lis
tened with eager ears to the gifted
speakers, who are the great expound-
ers of the Presbyterian faith.
Of late years Berryville and vicin-
ity has become quite noted summer
resort and the summer boarder is in
evidence everywhere, attracted by the
cool and inviting shade and pretty
surroundings of the homes and the
proverbial hospitality and kindness
of the people. The most prominent
among these is "Almedia," the state
ly and fine old Virginia mansion of
the Misses Grow, situated in a lawn
OF exquisite beauty, and finely shad-
ed by grand old trees, very inviting
to those who are seeking rest and
recreation from the noise and push
of busy city life.
We had the pleasure recently Of
hearing one of Miss Mamie Philips
charming parlOr piano recitals at her
home on East Main Street. Miss
Philips is the accomplished organ
list of the NJ. E. Church, South,
Or. Hough, pastor, and is a must
clan of rare ability. Her hearers
were delighted with each number.
Her rendering of ''Whistling Rsfus"
and the "Battle of Manassas" were
simply wonderful. During the rem
dering of the latter one could almost
see the smoke of the fierce and ter
rife battle, as the cannon belched
forth its terrible thunder, and the
rattle of the musketry was doing it's
deadly work, amidst the stirring and
enlivening strains of "Dixie" by the
bands. 1t was truly a wonderful
musical production.
We had very pleasant drive with
our genial young editor friend, Mr..
c., recently, through one of the fin
est sections of Clarke county-from
Berryville to Oastleman's Ferry, five
miles, and was much pleased with
the beauty of the country and the
well-improved appearance of the fine
old homesteads along the route. The
land is comparatively smooth and
beautifully rolling, That adds va
riety to the view, Among the noted
estates passed was "Audley," the
home of the late Fielding Lewis,
connected by marriage in ancestral
line to General Washington; "North
Hail." home of the Castlemans;
the fine old colonial
mansion of Colonel Ware. NOW own