Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-15
FIRST EDITION.
Reboboth Beach.

DELAY IN THE OPENING SERVICES OF THE CAMP
MEErINd-THE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR VISITORS
| = STILL ANOTHER HOTEL PROJECT ANNUAL
| MEETING, ETC.
| Especial Correspondence of tine Commercially
REHoBoTH BEACH, July IA.
According to the announcement which has
been made, the camp-meeting should have been
formally opened this morning but owing to the
delays in the arrival of large numb ,r of tents,
and other causes which have conspired to delay
tho managers, it is probable that there will be
| No REGULAR RELIGIOUS SERVICES
until tomorrow. Everything is now, however
| being pushed ahead rapidly, and the delay will
only be productive of better conveniences than
would have been offered had the opening been
rushed prematurely forward.
| The train last evening brought a large influx
upon the grounds, and the grove appears to as
sumo the appearance of activity and life which
gives promise of very successful and interest
| ing two weeks OF meetings.
AMONG THE FIRST ARRIVALS
We noticed Bishop Scott, who appears to be in
excellent health and spirits The Bishop looks
better than we have seen him for long while,
and his presence will add much to the success
Of the camp. Rev. Enoch Stubbs, who is one Of
the managers of the meeting, also arrived at
the same time, but Mr.. Matlack has been de-
tanned at home on account Of death in his fami-
| ly. He is, however, expected soon. The Rev.
Mr.. Martndae and Rev. MIR. prettyman are on
the grounds. Many other ministers are here,
and tho next train will bring large addition,
and by tomorrow the number will be largely
increased. Among those expected are some of
| the
MORT PROMINENT DIvINEs
connected with tho church in the country, and
it is rumored that three Bishops will be here
before the close of camp.
large number of hacks are running between
nd hrinpipn
constantly. Two of the largest and finest here
arrived from Wilmington yesterday morning.
The TENTS most Of which have now been erect
ed, are most decided improvement upon those
of last year. and afford very superior accom-
modations. A majority of them are
Two-sroRIED BUILDINGS,
constructed in the most approved camp meeting
style, and are commodious, convenient and airy.
There are, however. many of the old style can
vas tents, which many seem to prefer to the
more modern frame structures. The conveni-
ences for the accommodations of the preachers
probably surpass those of any other camp in the
United States at least, we are informed by
gentleman who has attended the large camps
at Ocean Grove, Round Lake. and other places
A very large
TWO STORY SLEEPING TENT
has been erected, and furnished with every OBJ
tainahle convenience which can add to the COM
fort of the occupants. This small hotel has
been built with windows which can be closed or
opened at pleasure, and it protects the inmates
from the cool night air, which generally comes
on with the evenings down here.
THE BOARDING ACCOMMODATIONS
have proved far better than we were led to antio-
ipate, and all those who have been enjoying the
hospitality of Wey's large boarding tent ex-
press themselves az more than satisfied with the
conveniences which they have found there.
The only drawback upon the pleasures Of the
Hojourners at the camp are the
BUGS AND MosQUToEs
which arc here in countless numbers. They are
the constant and ever present companions of
our waking and sleeping, and are really serious
annoyance.
| The influx OF Baltimoreans still continues at
| the Surf House, and all the rooms, with a
very few exceptions, have been engaged by
families from that city until the close OF the
season.
THE NEw HOTEL PROJECT
is hourishing, and we are Informed that the ap-
pcation for the ground will be made at the
next regular meeting OF the stockholders. II
is limited that there will, for some unexplained
reasons be considerable opposition to grant
Of the necessary privilege.
THERE Is ANOTHER HOTEL,
to cost 10000, in prospect, and its erection only
depends upon the Association itself. MIR. Will
| lev of Odessa, makes the offer that il the Asso-
citation will present him with two lots on Suri
Avenue, he will, by the opening OF next season s
have completed frame hotel one hundred feet
square, and furnished with the most approved
oonyeniences.
ANNUAL MEETING.
| The annual meeting of the stockholders will
| be held tomorrow, at which the reports OF the
| President and Superintendent will be submit
| ted. III. III. u.