Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-20
FIRST EDITION.
Rsclpoboth beach.

THIRD DAY OF THE CAMP AND ITS oBsERvANoEs -
sTEREoPTIooN EMBARRASSMENT AT THE SURF
HoUsE-roILErTEs OF THE ELADIEs-ExcITEMENT
AT THE CAMP GROUND, &c.
Especial Correspondence OF the Commercially
REHoBoTH BEACH, July Is.
The third day of the camp opened auspiciousy
and the religious meetings were ofincreasing
interest We are now enjoying the
FIRST BREEzE FROM THE OCEAN
since Sunday last, and in every respect are de-
cidedly more comfortable than we have been
since the opening of camp.
Quite large delegation of ministers have ar
rived since yesterday, among whom we notice
Rev. MIR. Rollins, Rev. Mr.. Green Or. Cooper,
OF Camden, and Rev. A. Il. Scott, of Wilmington.
THE SERVICES IN THE MORNING,
at half past twelve o'clock, were conducted by
Rev. Mr.. Mallery, the Presbyterian minister OF
chesapeake City, who delivered most pleasing
discourse from the text. "Appoint out for you
cities of refuge whereof spoke unto you by the
hand of Noses" The entire congregation were
deeply moved, and the hour of prayer which fol-
lowed was very effective.
In the afternoon, Rev. DIR. Miby, of Laurel,
preached sermon from the text II determined,
not to know anything among you save esus
Christ and him crucified," and in the evening,
Rev. W. +. Talbot, of Harrington, conducted
the meeting and preached from Hebrews, ''How
tion ?" The meetings. although well attended,
considering the circumstances,
SEEM To LACK THAT INTEREST
which is usually seen at Methodist camp meet
nge, and up to the present time but few conyerts
have been made This may be because the
camp il not as yet thoroughly started, and the
interest may increase, which promises now to be
the case. The people and ministers are begin
nlng TO see where the fault il and are becoming
more and more earnest each day. There are
enough people and great sufficiency of minis
ters to make the camp grand success in all the
best results for which it has been established.
We are sorry to see, however, that the Surf
House, in the evenings especially. appears to
HAVE GREATER ATTRACTIONS
to some Of the preachers than has the meeting
in progress upon the grounds. We are con-
vinced, however, that, notwithstanding some
few drawbacks, the campis and will be success,
and more quietly pleasant one could not be
desired
A great crowd are anticipated tomorrow, and
extra preparations are being made to accommo-
date them. The religious programme for the
day has not al yet been arranged except that
Rev. jacob Todd, OF Philadelphia, will preach in
the afternoon, and it is generally desired that
Bishop Scott may deliver the address in the
morning.
ALL THE COTTAGES ARE NOW OCCUPIED
with single exception, and the new house of
Judge Fisher is nearly completed and the fam
lily expect to move in some time next week
The Surf House, in the evening, Immediately af-
tor supper III the center of all our fashion and
beauty. Here arc gathered all the pretty, vel
dressed bellies of ltehoboth. A constant stream
pours to and from the camp during the entire
evening and hack loads are being taken on ant
of in front of the veranda, making scene oi
hustle and excitement which reminds one o
Cape May or Long Branch.
THE TouErTEs OF THE LADIES
;n1l.. U.tA
thing seen at either place. and we venture to
state that for beauty the ladies' gathered at the
Surf in the evenings will compare with those
at any Other watering place in the country.
Yesterday evening the camp was all excite
ment for few moments just previous to til,
supper hour. team which had been hitchet
to tree near Willey's boarding tent broke ava.
and
DAsHIN0 THROUGH THE TREES
at a terrible pace brought up against large
oak, and completely demolished the wagon. TIL,
| team belonged to peddler of soaps who ha(
| been selling his wares near the camp.
The Surf House last evening, presented an ad
ditional attraction in the shape of a
sTEREoPr1coN ENTERTAINMENT
which had been arranged by some Baltimor
| gentlemen who kindly volunteered their service
| tor the amusement OF the great number Of Wis
| tors at the beach at that time. The audience
| completely filed the large drawing rooms, AM
| the veranda was well filed The entertainment
was hugely enjoyed by the children present. AM
the visitors desire to return thanks to the gentle
men who had the affair in charge.
In addition to our now many Improvement
upon the grounds barber shop has been estab
lished, which supplies convenience much de
sired.
Early this m ornng
| FRESH ARRIVALS
began to make their appearance in constantly in
creasng numbers, and II the influx should con
tinue, the attendance tomorrow will be muc
| larger than upou the first Sunday last year.