The Portland daily press., 1873-08-22
Fryeburg Camp Meeting.
FRYEBURG, Aug. 81, 1888,
FIRST AND SECOND DAYS.

FRYEBURG, Aug. q, 1888,
The distance from the depot to the grounds
is about two and half miles, and passenge rs
are transported in coachest two of which, drawn
by four horses each, are run by Mr.. Walter
Nutter of Cape Elizabeth. On reaching the
grounds the first thing that meets the eye is
the long shed containing stalls for horses, of
which there are 100. They are all kept occu-
pied as large number of visitors come with
their own teams. Twenty-Five years ago such
outlay for the dumb animals would have been
thought extravagant. But the influence of the
good "Bergh' is felt even at camp meetings.
The enclosure contains 30 acres and is bounded
by board fence. The grounds were presented
to the "Martha's Grove Campmeeting Associ-
alton" by E. T. Nutter, ESQ.,, of Portland
They have been improved at an expense of
about $1,000. The local committee consists of
L. 7. Nutter, G. L. Kimball, s. R. Leavitt and
Z. G. p. Smith.
The grounds are laid out in avenues named
after the Bishops of the Methodist church, as
Haven, Foster, Bowman, Wiley. Others are
called Circular, Richmond, Grove, Central
Cherry. The stand is well located, and 5000
can be seated. The benches are all backed
which is great improvement The soil is sandy
and readily absorbs water. The boarding house
is two story, "a 76 and seats at the table 15O
The upper story is divided into three lodging
rooms. the ladies' containing 20 double and 4
single beds; the mems 26 double and 4 single
beds. 1t is kept by j. E. Darling of Portland,
and an excellent table is SET
Tuesday evening prayer meeting was held,
led by Rev. l. Luce. Wednesday morning
opened foggy but by ten o'clock it was quite
clear. AT 81 o'clock a. M, a social PRAYER
meeting was held in the strangers tent occu-
pied by Capt York. At s a. m. the "Praying
Band held one of their singing and praying
meetings At 1Oa o'clock, Rev. S. Hobart of
Bridgton preached at the stand sound gospel
sermon on Christian obligation At "a O'Clock.
Rev. S. Cobb delivered an able discourse an
'Faith." The chlldren's meeting at o,c,ock
was lei ~ Mrs. E. 7. Nutter of Portland. The
evening services we're held at the stand.
Thursday forenoon, Rev. ID. b. Randall Of
Cape Elizabeth preached on "we would see
Jesus" In the afternoon Rev. d. b. Hanna
burg Of Portland preached from ID Gal, Ia:
Il am cFuciiied with Christ"
AT business meeting held to day the re-
Po''s OF the past year were read and approved.
Inc society Is represented to be In fiourishing
condition The Association elected Il. 7. Nut
ter, President Geo. NJ. Kimball. Secretary, Il.
q. 7. Smith, Treasurer, S. II. Leavitt and r.
Weeks, Vice Presidents. There are q society
and "a private tents mp. The Cornish tent is ~
wood, two-story, painted and tasty in DESIGN
The attendance is quite large to-day. their bs.
ing probably 1900 people upon the grounds The
order is excellent, and already there is ipdloa.
tious os unusual seriousness This afternoon
the altar was crowded. Camp-meetine John
Allen is here with smile and kind and cheer.
full word for everybody. Rev. DR.. Ridgwav of
New York is expected to be here over the Sab.
bath. F.