Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-08-03
Kennebec Valley Cainp-Meeting.

was devoted to the administration of the Holy
Sacrament. This service wa. unusually sol
emn and impressive. The forms as set forth
in the sacramental service of the NJ. E.
Church was observed upon this occasion.
Nearly seventy ministers first knelt in the
altar and partook of the holy communion.
Then the members of all Evangelical Church
es were invited to take their places at the
altar vacated by the ministers. More than
four hundred accepted the invitation, and
commemorated the suferings and death of
the Savior President Inskip presided. assist
ed in the service by the ministers present
All felt that it was good to be there. AT the
close of these services, those seeking high
err life, and those seeking pardon were invited
to the altar for the prayers of the church. A
large number came forward Many were
very much blessed. 1t was a season of great
refreshing from the presence of the L I'd.
In the evening, the people were called to-
gether at the stand for the last time. Ad-
dresses were made by Revs. NJ. Mcdonald,
E. Robinson, d. b. X ndall and c. w.
Morse. The closing add ess was by the
President. This address Was characterized
by his usual ability and pertinency. Mr.. In
skip is very remarkable man. For talent,
refinement, zeal, earnestness, and pety, he
has few equals. He is eminently fitted for
the great work in which he is engaged
His associates also in this work are men of
ability and deep piety. The work in which they
are engaged is one of deep significance The
purpose is to "spread scriptural holiness over
the land" by special efforts in that direction.
They have the sympathy and cooperation OF
the majority of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, including Episcopacy while large
numbers from other churches enter into the
work and participate in this great salvation
At the close of this address a processinH
was formed led by the ministers, and marched
around the grounds, inside the circle of tents
Hating near the stand, the ministers stood
single file, while the people passed them and
shook hands with each minister; when all
had passed, the ministers shook hands with
each other. Hundreds Joined in the process
sion and in the parting ceremony. The oc-
casion was deeply affecting, many parted to
meet no more on earth. During the march
ing and hand shaking, some of the most
thrilling and spiritual songs were sung most
sweetly. AT the conclusion OF these SER
vices the Doxology was sung and the Bene-
diction was given and the eleventh National
CampmeetiDg closed. The result of the
campmeeting has been eminent for good
Hundreds have entered into the higher life,
while many have been converted The num-
Der of each class we know not, eternity alone
can measure the results of this effort.
Everything moved on tremendously. The
local committee of the Kennebec Valley
Camp Meeting Association did all in their
power to make the worshipers and the large
number thai attended the meeting, comforta-
Bile. The order was excellent, scarcely an
occasion occurred calling for reproof The
boarding house under the care of Mr.. Reed of
Boston, has given universal satisfaction Mr.
Lincoln, the Superintendent of the Railroad
and Mr.. Clapp, General Ticket Agent and all
connected with the road, have been assiduous
IN their efforts to accommodate the large num-
Der passing over their road. In some in
stances the baggage has been handled with
too much rapidly and consequently with less
care than it otherwise would have been, it
should be remembered that there was a very
large addition to the usual amount of baggage
and the time allowed for the train to stop was
brief, of course men had to move rapidly. The
people who attend meetings have felt that there
should be side track or turnout at this sta
ION. There is great inconv enience now for the
want of it, Our baggage in many instances
cannot reach our homes for day after we
arrive; and then there must be in great haste
IN loading and unloading the baggage, which
could In great measure be prevented. The
hailroao managers have thus far done much
u accommodate the meeting, and we have no
oouot VIII see the necessity of this improve
ment and will make it.
our reporter has written under great in
convenience, and of course his reports have
not been prepared with that care that they
Otherwise would have been. They should
under the circumstances be shielded from
criticism. If any have been interested in,
and profited by them, your reporter will have
been paid for his services. r.