Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1902-09-23

Editor of the Spirit OF JEFFERSON
The good people Of Middleway, who
have been noted for genuine hospitality !
for many generations, seemed to cap the
climax IN wholesouled cordiality during
the sessions of Presbytery in their town
last week. and just captured the entire
body, all of whom would like to go there
again 1t was a regular Presbyterian
love-feast. The homes of the Town and
vicinity for miles around wefe thrown
wide open. irrespective of denominationai
standards, all churches uniting in enter
tainirg and swelling the great congrega-
tions that crowded old Union Church
day and night. making 1t meeting long
to be remembered. 1t was the first time
the old town had been honored with a
meeting of this body of influential and
prominent Presbyterian dignitaries for
fifty-seven years, (Is45. being the last
time it met there,) and it was greatly en-
joyed by the entire community, even the
fatted calf was prepared for Them
The church had been recently painted
and papered and cafpetec for the occa-
sion, and looked as bright as new pin.
The Jealous and earnest pastor, Rev.
Ashton White. ably assisted by his de-
voted people and the good brethren of
other churches. left nothing undone that
would add to the comfort of their guests
The fact is. lauds of praise are just
showered upon that community. and
Presbytery will only be too glad to meet
there again long before another fifty
seven years rolls around.
The session opened on Tuesday. Sep
TENDER 10, at 1880 p. M, with mastery
sermon from the retiring moderator. Rev.
.. H. Scanlon, of Berryville, after
which Rev. DR.. A. c. Hopkins was
unanimously elected moderator; Rev. A..
G. Link, of Strasburg, temporary clerk !;
Rev. DIR. ]. R. Graham, of Winchester.
stated clerk. The deliberations of the
body, though sometimes seeming to
SAVIOR of animated and spicy discussions,
were characterized throughout with a
feeling of brotherly love. and a sentiment
of courtesy and good feeling pervaded
the entire meeting. The public preach
ing services were attended by eager and
appreciative hearers. and sermons full of
power and deep and careful thought
were delivered by the different members.
to the edifcation and upbuilding of all
believers and full of tender and loving
admonition to the unconverted. On
Wednesday night large congregation
united 10 the Presbyterial Communion
beautiful. solemn and impressive SER
vice.
Presbytery by the death of one of the
most devoted and earnest christian work
ers in the Middleway Presbyterian
Church. Mrs. Mary Undertake, wife Of
Mr.. d. w. Undertake, ruling elder in
that church. An immense concourse oil
sorrowing friends united with Presbytery
on Wednesday morning in paying the
last sad tribute of resoect to the deceased
by listening to tender and eloquent dis
course by Rev. DR.. A. c. Hopkins and {
briet address by Rev, Ashton White
The floral offerings were beautiful indeed
| Presbytery has seven young mel
under its care as candidates for the min
istry. Mr.. Robt. T. Kemp. native o
Mississippi and well known in Charlie
Town, was received as a Candidate a
this meeting and will pursue his studie
at Hampden-Sidney. Mr. Carol A
Engle, son of County Superintendent ]
A, Engle, is also candidate for the
ministry, and will pursue his studies a
Washington and Lee University.
As we viewed this dignified body O.
ministers, some of whom occupy ths
foremost ranks in the Virginia Presby
terrain Synod, strong defenders of ths
CalvinistIc faith, we were impressed
with their earnestness and courtly bear
ing. Among the leading ones, who havs
given many years of valuable service t.
the church, may be mentioned Rev. Drs
j ]. r. Graham. George w. White. A. C
Hopkins, P. d. Stephenson, Henry NJ
White. E. d. Washburne and F. NJ. Woods
all theological grants Then those of The
younger portion includ such energetic and
active ministers as Mr.. Sibley. Rev. DR.
Charles Ghiselin, Revs, S. M. Engle
Charles Strbling. d. Fl. Scanlon aud A
G. Link. who are forging right to the
front in ministerial prominence. Fo:
sparkling and ready wit and humor, we
think Rev. DIR. Graham and Rev. A. G.
Link take the lead. They often sent a
ripple of laughter through the house.
On Friday night after powerful and
eloquent sermon by Rev. S. M. Engle, q
native of this county. son of Mr.. James
Engle, Presbytery closed by singing tile
hymn "Blest be the that binds.
The next stated spring meeting will be
held in Berryville next April, and we
know that Rev. d. H. Scanlon and Rul
ing Elder Capt A ] Thompson. and the
good people of Berryville, viii take good
care of Presbyterv and make all feel al
home.
Your correspondent was guest at the
hospitable home of Mr., and Mrs. Geo. B,
Shaull, as was also Rev. DR. F Nj Woods
and Ruling Elder Cushwa, of Martins