Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-04-28
NEW SERIES. VOL. XXXvIII, NO. i


IFor the Spirit of Jefferson
| The good people OF Berryville and vi
vinity fully sustained their long time rer-
utation for real genuine. Old Virginia
hospitality during the recent sessions of
Presbytery there. The homes of all de-
nominations were thrown wide open to
entertain delegates and visitors. and the
members of that august and venerable
body pronounce it a meeting of great de-
light and benefit. Large congregations
that often taxed the capacity of the church
were in attendance at public preaching
day and night. and the business sessions
were well attended. The preaching was
of very high order, powerful and mas
terly sermons being delivered by Revs,
Drs. A. c. Hopkins, Charles Gheislin and
F. NJ Woods. and kevs. Harry Moore.
S. NJ. Engle and Hampton Triplett All
preached with an earnestness and zeal
| that held the close attention of their hear
ers. On Sunday the writer had the
pleasure of hearing two fine discourse.
| from Rev. S. NJ. Engle-in the morning
at the M. E. Church South. an address. on.
mission work in the mountains of West
Virginia. and at the Episcopal chapel in
the afternoon. at the time of the Easter
service of the Episcopal Sunday Schools
The Baptist pulpit was filed in the morn
ing by Rev. MIR. Moore and at night by
Rev. Mr.. Engle. In the Presbyterian
church, Rev. MIR. Oliver preached in the
morning and Mr.. Moore at night.
We heard great deal of very interest
ing discussion of different church topics
during the session. Notably among the
lay delegates upon the floor OF debate were
Judge Cook of Front Royal, Editor Nor
gan of the Gerardstown Times and others.
The resignation of the venerable Rev. DR.
Graham. who for fifty consecutive years
has been the efficient and faithful stated
clerk. was accepted with much regret and
sadness by his brethren, who appreciated
his valued service extending over a half
century. Rev. A. G. Link was elected to
NIL Dr. Graham place.
An immense congregation crowded the
church on Thursday night at the mission
airy meeting. Stirring and eloquent adj
dresses were made in behalf of the great
mission cause by Revs. Julian Sibley. 7.
A. Trostle, and Rev. Mr.. Webster, of
Deer Presbytery, Scotland. who is now an
evangelist in Hampshire. The choir
rendered excellent hymns.
Among the lay delegates from this
county we noticed Ruling Elders S. L,
Phillips, Charles Town; ]. B. Osbourn,
Dufields; E. H. Remnant. Shepherds
town. The popular and efficient pastor
of the Berryville church, Rev ID. H.
Scanlon, and Ruling Elder Capt. A. ]. |
Thompson and many others, left nothing
undone that could add to the comfort and
pleasure of the Presbytery. and when the
parting hour came it seemed as If warm
friends We're separating. It was very i'm
pressive when the closing hymn, .Blest be
the tie that binds was sung. Presbytery
gave hearty vote of thanks to the good |
people of Berryville and vicinity for their |
generous hospitality in entertaining so
handsomely. and to the faithful choir for
their excellent music.
The house was convulsed with laughter |
when witty brother said thank the beau-
tiful choir. 1t was found that the smiling
face of brother A. G. Link was IN the |
front row in the choir. with deep baritone |
voice. adding much volume to the music. |
We congratulate brother Link upon this
well deserved compliment he received
from the Presbytery, and we feel sure it
was sanctioned by the ladies.
While attending Presbytery the writer
was very pleasantly entertained at the
homes of Rev. d. Fl. Scanlon and wife.
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Ware, Mr.. and
Mrs. John L. Thompson. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
B. Wyndham, Mr.. and Mrs. George Phil
lips, Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Ramey, Mr..
and Mrs. French Thompson and Mr. and
Mrs. Conner. g. NJ. c.