The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1911-09-07
REV. ANDREW
BRoADDUS
Writes interestingly of Goshen
Association.
The Late DIR. Flippo and Family Rev.
J. 5. Ryland, Etc.

Sparta, Va. Sept TN.
II was my privilege to be present
at the meeting of the Goshen As
ISOLATION which met with County
Line Baptist church on the 5th in
slant.
This community is famed for its
splendid hospitality, and am
sure Il never entertained more
heartily and handsomely than it
did on this occasion. received
many Invitations, and It would
have been unfeigned pleasure to
accept them all, but as | spent on
ly one night I'm the community |
could OF course respond to only
one. | found a most delightful rest
ing place In the home OF the pas
tor. Rev j. s. Ryland.
What a flood Of memories came
over mo as l entered again the por-
tails OF this fine old mansion. so
long the home of that large heart
ed, cultured, elegant gentleman, the
late DR.. Joseph Flippo. His daugh-
ter, Julia, was one Of my best
friends when | lived I'm Lancaster
county, where her home was, and
hNoAA Dtidult ltHutI as
thought Of the days that are no
more. Mrs. Flippo, the faithful
and helpful companion of the doc
tor for so many years, still fingers
on the shores Of time, feeble, but
still alert and a benediction to
those about her. Mrs. Ryland the
wife of the pastor, was the young
est daughter of the doctor. and on
a visit to her sister, Julia, was bap-
tized by me more than twenty-five
years ago. A band of affection
was then formed between us which
has steadily grown to the present
day. 1t is not to be wondered a
that Mr. Ryland is a happy man
with such woman to preside over
his home and such a noble church
to serve. | can give him no high
er compliment than to say he is
in every way worthy of the high
place he fills.
The Goshen Association is one
OF the oldest in the State being
over a hundred years old; indeed
its centennial was celebrated at
County Line nearly twenty years
ago. 1t covers a wide territory and
has forty-five churches. Ultra con-
sentative, and welded to old ways,
1t moves somewhat slowly, but It
moves, and the reports from the
churches show a marked advance
during the past ten years.
II is most fitting that the mod
orator should be Capt. c. T. Smith
and the clerk, A. G. Smith, both Of
whom have long held these posi-
lions and are thoroughly acquaint-
ed with their duties. Ii goes with
out saying that they we're unani-
mously reelected and probably will
fill these places as long as they are
willing to serve. The ministry OF
the association has some strong
men, notably, Mr.. Walton, of Lyle's
church; Mr. Williams, of Frederlcks-
burg, and Mr.. Ryland, OF County
Line
The discussions OF the topics
under consideration were about as
usual was especially pleased
with Mr.. Ryland's address OF well
come. Mr.. Richardson speech on
temperance. Mr.. Sowels account of
the mission work in Argentina. and
the talk on the Laymen's Move
ment by Mr.. S. T. Dickinson, of Nol
folk.
The attendance OF delegates was
not large. but the people came In
overwhelming crowds. Unfortunate
ly hundreds OF them came with no
purpose or desire to attend the
services of the association or the
preaching I'm the hall and did
nothing but wander about laughing
and talking and getting themselves
in readiness to devour the dinner.
II is a great problem to know what
to do with these crowds.
The next meeting of the assocla-
ton will be held with Beaver Dam
church Andrew Broaddus.