Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-08-27
Poland Camp Meeting.
POLAND CAMP GROUND,
Monday Evening, Aug. "a.


A lively day is closing, resulting in the
pitching of 81 tents, giving the ground a
very inviting appearance and social aspect.
There are also 10 cottages that compare well
with any found on any modern camp ground
in this state. Among the most tasty are those
owned by A. Doten, D. Lucas, H. Gardiner
and j. Miller of Lewiston, Capt. Marsten of
Yarmouth, and Davis & Dodge of Auburn.
The clergymen present are Revs. E. Martin,
p. E., Camp Meeting John Allen, d. w. L.
Lucheur, H. w. Bolton, F. NJ. Pickles, Han
naford, Sprague, True Hobart, Clifford, Ken
dali, Grovenor, Brown, Mann, Hatch, Perry
Kingsley, Trask, Rice and Waterhouse.
Among the laymen we have met with Daniel
Hicks, late of Colarado Hall of Waterford,
Virgin OF Rumford, Perkins of Mechanic Falls,
Bowers of Monmouth, and Jordan of Lisbon
At o'clock we met at the call of the presi-
dent, for social service. Having sung There
is fountain filled with blood" opening re-
marks were made by the president. He said ::
Years ago on camp ground l re-
ceived a blessing such as has lasted me all
these years; l am now here to work for God !;
the key note is to be holiness unto the Lord. "
Prayer was then offered by Rev A. Hatch.
Camp meeting John Allen followed with
some happy remarks, giving God glory for
seven years Of perfect peace.
Exhorta,ions were delivered by Revs. l..
Lacheur, Bolton, Pickles, Sprague and Rice,
an itinerant Of AZ years. Fortythree wit
messed for God by giving approximate scriptu-
al quotations. This brought US to the altar
service, in which two hundred Joined in silent
prayer for the baptism of the Holy Ghost which
fell upon them. Then came the command,
'To your tents, o, Israel" We thought this
service a glorious opening.
THURSDAY, Aug. 25th, 1874.
A wise provision of the Presiding Elder Sc
| cures US an extra hour hour for sleep and rest,
and, as the bell rings out the time of rising
| C o clock), our waking eyes behold a glori-
| GUS morning. One feels like saying Awake
my soul and with the sun, thy daily stage of
duty run" Through almost every avenue
we behold new corners, and the camp ground
| in every part presents lively aspect. AT
s o'clock having partaken of creature com.
!
and tents are offering their morning sacrifices
to God and praise, and prayer are every
where ascending to the Giver of ell good.
| As to the provisions that are made for those
on the ground, we may say they are good.
The boarding-tent is well supplied with good
and substantial food, which, under the direc-
ton of the committee, was well served up.
That the Rev. E. Martin, Presiding Elder, the
President is well fitted for the position he oc-
cupies. is beyond question. Under his wise
direction the meeting so far has given secur-
ity. His very presence is as ray of sun
shine. The utmost harmony prevailed, and
Mr.. Martin enters upon the responsibilities OF
this campaign, surrounded and sustained by a
force of men who are with him, heart and
hand, and well pr repaired for labor. having re-
J ceived a rich baptism of the Holy Ghost.
At 10 AM, at the call of the President, we
are found at the stand to attend the first
preaching service.
The hymn Z" Blow We the trumpet, blow
having been sung, Scripture passages were
recited and prayer offered by Rev. Noah
Hobart, of Oxford. A look of satisfaction and
pleasure passed over the faces of the audi
ences, as Camp Meeting John Allen stepped
to the front and announced his text in Matt.
3:3-''Prepare ye the way of the Lord" Tie
sermon was full of good thought and abound