Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1872-08-28
The Yearly Meeting.
BAcoNsBURG, O., Aug. 25, 1872.

! BACoNsBURG, o., Aug. %, 1872.
EDITOR CHRONICLE AS I write you
; to-day from the grounds that have been
l chosen as the place for the annual meet
ing of the Disciples, and nicely pre-
} pared for the occasion, 1 find it is first
impossible to give you a fair idea of the
location and the beauty of the scenery.
In the grove just west of the railroad
station, and within sight, is q beautiful
slope Of land to the north, which is not
only dry and easy Of access, but well
covered with beautiful trees, the heavy
foliage Of which and the close proximity
of the bOushs, shut out nearly every
ray of the IN. The speakers stand is
toward the foot of the slope, constructed
of Humber; is of good size and a roof of
beech and maple boughs, serve to II
goodly purpose. A liable stands in the
center and is occupied as The desk of the
speakers. The seats for the audience
have been nicely arranged in amphi-
theatre style so that each and every in
dividusl can eye the speaker with all
ease. The meeting commenced on Fri
day and is to close on Monday afternoon.
We had a very fair attendance on Friday
and Saturday; in the evenings it had
been decided to haYe some of the best
speakers fill the stands of the various
churches OF the Burg, which appoint.
ments were conceded to by very large
and attentive audiences.
1t is o about half-past nine, and as
I look around I see hundreds and hun
dreds nearing the grounds in carriages
and on foot. The railroad trains had
made arrangements for the accommoda-
ton of all that chose to come by that
way, several extra coaches having been
attached. Short speeches are being
Il ade by speakers from the stand which
is well filled by more than a score of
men that look 70 be fully developed,
both physically and mentally. The
hour is now at hand when the thousands
that are seated are to give audience to
the speaker OF the morning session.
Alter singing and prayer, to the delight
of all, Elder Errett, of Cincinnati, editor
of the Christian Standard, takes the
stand. The theme of his discourse is
from Psalms, "When 1 consider thy
heavens, the work of Thy fingers, the
moon and the stars which Thou hast
ordained what is man that thou art
mindful of him, and the son of man that
thou visitest him? His appearance and
loud, clear voice at once summoned the
best of attention of the large audience,
and he seemed to carry them with him
through the whole discourse, as he at
tired his thoughts in clear and well
selected words. At the conclusion of
discourse, a hymn was announced
and sung, and an invitation extended to
those who had chosen to make a public
profession of their faith. Dismissed by
the audience dispersed to differ
emit parts of the grove to partake Of {
refreshments-ample provision having
been made so that all tina came from a
distance should share in the basket
lunch. At hslf-past one the members ]
Of the different churches were seated {
Joined in a song, after which the
ordinance of the Lords Supper was
attended to, after which many Joined in
that good old hymn I
"Al hail the powe- of Jesus name. {
Let angels PROSTATE fall,
Bring forth the royal diadem o
And crown him Lord of ALL"
The immense audience was addressed J
n the afternoon by Elder Philips, of g.
Sew Castle; his theme being "Jesus Il
he Christ" And as he clearly and q
orcibly presented his thoughts, he, too, I
ed his audience in mind in close prox- II
nifty 20 his thoughts. After the dis n
curse announcements were made for "
vening services, for the place of hold d
1g the next Annual Meeting, which is b
D be at Mineral Ridge, and for the SER !,
ices of tomorrow. u
Taking all things into consideration, o.
he beauty Of the day, the elegant accom- te
rotations on the grounds, the quiet and H
God order of the thousands present. m
e believe that this meeting has been a n,
access and q feast to the christian, long b.
be remembered. L. E. r. tr