Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-08-23

to the state conventions Hon. Alyah Crocker,
Hon. Ebenczer Torrey, Amasa Norcross, John
P. Sabin, E. b. lockwood, Rodney Wallace and
VIM. II. Vosc.
A Grant aud Wilson club was also organized
with the following officers President, AmaSa
Norcross; Vice Presidents, Gen. John W. Kim
ball, II. A. Goodrich, I. X. Ware, Alvah Crock
er, Rodney Wallace, John P Sabiu, Z. p.
Loring and d. II. Merriam; Corresponding Sec
rotary, George S. HOughton; Recording Secreta-
ry, George +. Tucker 1t was voted to hold
mass ratification meeting some evening next
week, at which Hon. George F. Hoar will deliver
the address. The meeting will come off Thurs
day or Friday evening,
The BASE BALL DlscUssIoN.-We have re
ceived communication from the Eagle B. B.
Club," Millhury, making some reply to the
communication from Grafton. 1t says: "The
Eagles were ready, and two of their men came
eight miles, to play but were disappointed by
the condition of the ground and thought they
could not play if the GraftOns did come. They
made up their minds that they would not come
any way, because the weather was so bad; so
sOlhC VI tuS ilhS WIN " W OlNGolcl " STU luG
game there" This discussion is not one of such
general interest as to make it worth while TO
continue it in the Spy. The matter will be un-
derstOod now, we think, without further discus
sion. The proper signature of the communica-
tion from Grafton was accidentally omitted in
the Spy.
SUPERIOR (CRIMINAL) CoURT-DEwEY, j.
Ftchburg, dug. o. - Lucian Mann, Barre
pleaded guilty of aiding in an escape from the
lookup in that place, and was fined SO and
costs.
Nathan Whitney, Winchendon, for keeping
a liquor nuisance pleaded nolo contenderc, and
was fined $50 and costs.
Daniel Saxton alias Freele, Worcester, pleaded
guilty of larceny, and of assault and battery
and was sentenced to the house of correction for
thirty days.
Stephen T. Courtney, Worcester, pleaded guilty
of breaking glass, and of assault on an officer
and was sentenced to the house of correction for
two months.
Arthur O'Neil, Worcester, for drunkenness,
was fined SIS and costs.
In the case of James Kelley, of North Brook
field, for rape the jury disagreed. They stood
eleven for conviction. The case was first tried
at the last May term of the court, when the jury
also disagreed. II will be tried again at the
next criminal term.
On trial, George II. Gleason and Henry S.
Maynard of Barre, for aiding in an escape.
1t is understood the court will finish up the
| business before 1t this week.
STERLING JUNCTION CAMP MEMTING.-Yes-
terday, the fourth day of tine Methodist camp
meeting at Sterling junction, brought out a
| larger number OF visitors to the grounds than
any previous day this week. Early in the morn
ing, people from the adjoining towns, in holiday
attire, began to pour in from every direction,
and the extra and regular trains on the Nashua
road were crowded to their utmost capacity. 1t
is estimated that six or eight thousand persons
were on the grounds, and the number would
doubtless have been largely increased during
the afternoon and evening, but for the heavy
shower and threatening weather. The open air
services were of great interest, and during their
continuance the ampitheatre of seats was filled
with attentive listeners. The morning discourse
was delivered by Rev. Daniel Steele, D. D., of the
fremont street church, Boston, from Psalms
119: 81, 6 will run the way of thy command
ment when thou shalt enlarge my heart" The
subject was, "The Higher Life" or Christian
perfection. At the close of the service prayer
meeting was held, which was also largely at
tended. The children's meeting, which pre-
| coded the afternoon sermon, was addressed by
| Rev. Messrs. Deming of Dudley, Chase of Wor-
| cester, Craman of Clinton, and others,
The afternoon sermon was preached by Rev.
Ira G. Bidwell of Trinity church, of this city.
His text was jeremiah A: 4, 60, do not this
| abOmnable thing that | hate" The ispeakcr
handled his subject in an effective and eloquent
manner. He spoke of sin in its various aspects,
of the sinners attitude before God, and Gods
attitude toward the sinner.
Toward the end of the sermon violent
shower set in, which soon settled into steady
rain, continuing for about two hours. The
camp ground during the shower, when the
wind was blowing gale and the rain descend
ing in sheets, presented anything but an at
tractive appearance. The tents and cottages
were crowded with people seeking shelter, while
vast throngs of bedraggled and uncomfortable
humanity were crowded into the small spaces
available for shelter at the hall and depot As
soon as the fury of the storm had abated prayer
meetings were organized in the tents, and the
sounds of prayer and praise arose from all parts
of the ground.
The late afternoon trains bore away a
great many transient visitors, whose rue
full faces and dampened apparel showed
that they had not thoroughly enjoyed
their day in the grove, while others,
with true camp meeting spirit, were
happy and joyous, and enlivened the rather
tedious ride over slippery rails with musical Sc
lections, mostly of a devotional character.
The extra train and the steamboat train each
consisted of fifteen crowded car loads, and
reached this city about one hour behind time
This morning the annual love feast will be held
around the preachers stand, followed by ser
mons at the usual hours. Extra trains will run
during the day, and if the weather is pleasant
large attendance will be present at the clos
ing services.
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