Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-09-09
A Visitors Impressions.


the occasion for great ont pouring Of
the Baptist people from many sections
Of the country. who were delightfully."-
and pleasantly entertained by the gen
erous and kind people Of Berryville and
vicinity Not only were the homes
thrown open to receive the visitors. but
bountiful and elegant dinner was
served each day on the church lawn In
TACT the estimable and highly esteemed
pastor. Rev. DR.. Broaddus. and his eflici-
ent helpers. DR.. g. II. Oliver. Mayor
Jones, Mr. r. d. Hardestv. Mr.. + r.
Griffith and senator Thomas Gold. left
nothing undone that would add 10 the
comfort OF the great throng OF visitors
that came. and the universal verdict Of
praises and admiration Of every one fully
attested how successfully these gentle
men succeeded in pleasing and enter
tanning their guests. for surely an viii
want 90 70 20 Berryville again.
he twenty four churches that en-
brace territory Of seven or eight coun-
Ties IN the two Nirginjas were well req.
resented. besides number OF 3i,tin-
-uished and eminent divines from other
fields. added an additional charm and
interest to the occasion. The general
attendance of the people upon all the
services was unusually large often taxing
the capacity Of the commodore church
90 It's utmost.
The debates. addresses. and sermons
were Of exceptionally high order. and
elected the close attention Of the great
throngs in attendance. II was a rare
trea; 90 hear such able and scholarly
men as Rev. DR. Cooper.of the First Ban
iist Church in Richmond The Doctor
Is Gentleman Of charming personality.
ant his genial expression seemed 10
spread a ray of sunshine. lie was en-
loying the great pleasure of trim
through our beautiful Shenandoah VAL
ley ON horse back. and the sparkling wit
and 'umor would crop ont As he good
naiuredly twitted his brethren "a. 10 The
amount 90 pleasure DE wa. havin. over
those who came DIS rail. drawn bv the
iron horse. Dr. Cooper has grand
church in Richmond and an influential
and representative congregation. organ
lied In 1850 The Doctor gave a fine
address in behalf Of the Baptist Orphan
age az salem. Va
Mr.. Garland delighted a large audience
with 81 splendid address on home mis-
sions, by his rapid speech. and frequent
dashes Of Wit and humor his hearers had
no time 90 become drousv. Rev Dr.
Ryland Nurdock very ably represented
Richmond College Rev. Dr. Pitcher.
90 Petersburg gave ringing address on
the educational lines
Rev. Nr ESSEX. Rev. Mr. Dunauav.
and Judge Boo,on. of Luray. and others
whose names are not familiar to u, gave
exceedingly Interesting speeches upon
the various lines Of church work. Rev
Mr.. Kennard, of l.ura,. made 81 fine pre-
siding officer in the moGerator'> chair.
and Rev. MI Mlbourn. of Charlie.
Town. efficient secretary.
The Nar,in~burg Church came to front
Of al the churches. and will supper, 81
missionary in China. the colpor,a-e
work was ably represented byMr FranA
Kertoot
he mastery sermon OF Rev. Mr. Huh-
bard on the dr,t day. elected -rea,
praise. ltwa> indeed great mission
AIRY sermon. The writer's pen fal,er, iu
its attempt 20 30 FUN Justice. in speaking
Of that magnificent and maSterlv ser
mon. 80 full of power and eloquence. bv
THAI gifted AID talented scholar. Rev
/ DR.. Hatcher. Of Richmond. on the second
day. 10 was like am apple of gold 81, ia
"a silver frame. For over one hour nr
+ Hatcher held sway over that great a,
+ >emhly that crowded every avaiali,
+ space in the building that had alreai,
/ been sitting for nearly three hours. The
/ only sound that was heard was Tile clio
/ Queni voice of the great preacher a> b,
80 torcibly expended the great -o,pe
truths. lt was indeed "a great MASTER
effort. We only remember one othe
occasion liAc i; where a crowded assem-
bly, WAS held under sway of The ~ueaAe
+ fog SO long time That was when ,ha
"Grand old Man Eloquent. the -rea
presbyterian preacher Of Richmond. Oh,
late Dr Moses ID lIoge. held vas, "a
sembly spell bound by his ma,cAie~~ ele
Quencc i'm Shephcrl~town some YEAR
ago.
Al the ministers ot the different Be-
nominations lha, visited the association
were cordially welcomed and recognized
Among this number was Rev Dr. = 4
Morchcad. the recently elected prc>ilen
OF Roanoke College lutheran "a, salem
va. y ripe scholar and li,ungui,lc.
educator. From close study. ana oh~rr
walton. and hy travel abroad. snd takin.
courses of study i'm noted In titu,ion, %
learning here and in Europe although
young man. Dr. Morehead iSfullv equip
ell with great store house full Of infor
nation 10 impart to his students
was great pleasure Co meet Dr More
head, and more genial pleasant gentle
man We never met. lie Is man %
charming personality a splendid enter
tainer brilliant and ready i'm reparte,
with all. and splendid type of the sen
uine Virginia gentleman. Roanoke Col
lcgc is truly subject of congratulation
in securing such an able and culture,
mind for It's head. and they certa.nl,
need no more The Baptis.s of Berry