The Portland daily press., 1874-08-20
The National Camp Meeting.
Eighiss Days Proceedings.

The attendance at camp meeting yesterday
was not so large as on the day previous, though
there were many people on the grounds, An
excursion train of eight cars over the Rochester
railroad brought in about 400 people. Of
course nearly all Saco and Biddeford were
down, it being quite the correct thing for the
inhabitants of those two places to attend camp
meeting every and all day.
About one hundred tents have been pitched
since the first two days, and there ATE now four
hundred on the grounds, and about fifty cot
tages. The land fever holds on without abate-
ment, and those owning eligible lots ask ''fan-
Cyl prices for them. The inheritors of real
estate in the vicinity, or those who purchased
when values were low are fortunate. The large
tract just on this side of the camp ground has
been bought by an association, chrstened Cen
trail Park, divided up into lots. and is now in
the market for purchasers
Yesterday was delightful day, and cool
breeze coming up from the sea and breathing
through the pines. All about the grounds, be-
tween services, and it must be confessed some
times during service, picnic parties were
seated munching the frugal gingerbread and
disposing of huge slices of the dyspepsia pro-
ducing pie. After the noon repast grave
elders gathered under the shade of trees and
fell to discussing the doctrine of specification.
This doctrine is the all-absorbing topic, and is
rapidly gaining ground, even among those who
opposed The visit Of the National Associa-
ton has had great influence, and one now hears
but few objections made TO the dogma.
The morning prayer meetings were well at
tended, and the results were of the most graft
flying character to those in charge. The regu-
lar sermon at 1890 was preached by the Rev.
Mr. Stratton of Springfield, Mass, from Phil.
1873. "But my God shall supply all your need
according to his riches in glory by Christ
Jesus" The discourse was pleasing one,
strong and vigorous in thought, and felicitous
in illustration. The idea of a loving depen-
dence upon God and living faith in the Son
was elaborated in an attractive manner, There
was large congregation present.
Previous to the sermon the Rev. Mr.. Boole
announced that the collection taken Tuesday
was scarcely sufficient to cover the travelling
expenses of the association, and that nothing
remained for Messrs Inskip and Mcdonald.
He made a strong plea for those men, stating
that voluntary contributions were the only pc
cuniary remuneration they received for their
labors, and that they had forsaken lucrative
positions in order that they might go about and
preach the doctrine of holiness. A collection
was taken up and $132 obtained. Mr.. Boole
made another appeal and developed talents in
this line, which would ensure him position
as first class collector anywhere. He dis
+ho+ M.
Donald did not ask for anything, but that the
association were determined they should have
something. Men were then sent about with
hats, and money enough collected to make up
the sum desired ($600) within $25. One wom-
an gave fifteen cents, all the money she had
Mr.. Boole attempted to sell this small sum at
auction, but the audience were not in a bid
ding mood, and 50 the attempt was given up
Between services most interesting prayer
meeting was held in the Portland Pine street
tent. The children's meeting in the taberna-
Gle called out vely large. attendance. The in
terest and excitement was intense, and at the
close of the exercises three children stepped
forward and were baptized by the Rev. Mr..
Inskip. Many others displayed deep inter-
est in the meeting, andiwere evidently greatly
impressed. Many hopeful conversions are re-
ported.
Before the afternoon service many people
gathered in and about the Kenhebunk tent,
where a fine choir sang several inspirting
hymns, much to the delight of all who list
ened.
The afternoon sermon was preached by the
Rev. L. R. Dunn of Paterson, N. j., the text
being taken from Ps. cx-1, 2, 8 .and 4. "The
Lord said unto my Lord, sit thou at My right
hand. until 1 make thine enemies thy foot
STOOL" sc. This gentleman is one of the most
pleasing speakers on the ground. His fine
diction, impressive manner, and a sort of mag
netism of which he is possessed make him
drawing man." The discourse was strong
one, based upon the prevailing subject of inter-
est, and held the large audience to its close.
To-day being the last day upon which preach.
ing services will be held there will without
doubt be very large attendance.