The New York herald., 1874-08-16
OLD ORCHARD CAMP.

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Nc, August H. 1874.
Old Orchard, where the Twentieth National Camp
Meeting Is IN session. Is located in the city OF Saco
Maine, on one Of the finest beaches in New Eng
land, and is becoming one Of the most popular sea
side resorts In the Eastern States. 1t has fourteen
miles Of hard solid beach. which makes Q very
pleasant roadway place for driving. There are
several large aud comm0dious hotels and num-
ber OF smaller ones located along the beach. All are
full. This Is new camp ground. II at first con-
tatned but thirty. I'VE acres and was opened and
dedicated in August last year, and the nrst sermon
preached by the Rev. w. II. Booe, OF New York.
laid out in plots OF Is by % and 70 by 80 feet
and but few are unsOld. On this portion there are
more than seventy buildings, large and small. The
dining hall viii accommodate comfortably at least
$50 persons. Last year Mr.. Boole maze thorough
survey OF the adjacent lands for several miles on
either SIDE, and he ~ once purchased plot ofland
next the camp ground, having frontage on the
sea OF one-half mule along the high water mark.
giving there free access to one Of the most magn,-
fcent beaches on the Atlantic coast and extend
ing inland nearly mile. THIS purchase contains
300 acres, ana cost $4,000. Mr.. Boole then called
in nine men OF well known Christian and business
integrity to compose board Of trustees who Or
ganized and have chartered their company a.
"rhe Old Orchard Ocean Side Association" Tho
officers as folows:-M. G. Palmer, President
Orchard, Me-. j. Luse, secretary, Portland, Me-;
d. Anderson, Attorney. Dlrectors+Messrs. Il. x.
Ficket, Brooklyn, N. r.; Charles Munger, souIh
Berwick, Me-; +. A. Stratton, Springfield, Mass.
W. II. Boole, New York; A. Cummings,
Woburn, Mass William Mcdonald, Auburndale,
Mass J. E Palmer, Portland, Me. There are
about fifteen acres OF forest which arord beautiful
shade IOr the auditorium natural ampbitneatre,
capable OF seating about 10000 people large
reservoir has oeen constructed and water Is
ham dIS Strth "a ,hnla Tr.l ,vn.tc
THE BEAUTY OF THE SPOT
seems to be generally appreciated. About nity
1t has already during its brief existence, taken .
lead g place In the affections Of the Methodist de-
every promise of becoming the iavorite camping
ground OF the MetnOdst9 oil this section.
nar Of rae oO cae Gsrn On snf a8rn
popular resort or the dwellers At the hotels and
at the emcampment. Il has beautiful walks.
are very inviting and comfortably arranged, 80 as
TO ent'ce those romantcaily inclined within their
enclosure. This park is free to al except picnic
parties. and kept excellent order by owner
Mr.. Il. C. Staples The drives on the beach and In
land are very romantic and delightful. The ocean
view IS unlimited aud grand, wai.e the inland is
THE SERVICES
The opening service OF this meeting began at the
grand stand IN the grove on Wednesday afternoon.
Airer prayer by the Rev. j. woodbury. OF Ferry
Portland district and President OF the Old Orchard
ASSOCIATION, IN lew brief remarks extended 10
Mems Christian Associations from Bddelord and
Portland hearty and cordial welcome. The
President OF the National Association. the Rev. ).
s. lnskip made O very brief response and called
Tor the singing OF their old battle hymn,
There Is fountain nlled with blood
After further devotional exercises, conducted by
the Rev. william Mcdonald, OF Boston, Mass. Vice
President OF the National Association, the Rev.
MIR. lnskip preached rom Acts, II, 1-'They were
ali with one accord in one place." lie concluded
an interesting sermon as follOws:-
There ls great need Of revival OF spiritual holl
ness. There Is great need OF a revival OF Penta-
costal influences and 10 be filed with the love ana
goodness OF God. DO not be afraid Of 1t; win
hurt you. Let US embrace 1t, then. Let US call
sanctifed people. Let us be filed with the Spirit
and let our hearts be set all agow with heavenly
fire. The best way to convert sinners is TO IN
crease holiness in the Church. We are mistaken
II we think we can attract their attention by any
other ideas,n
The Rev. e. Davies. OF Reading, Mass, offered q
fervent prayer. He was followed by the Rev. J.
B. Foote, OF the New York Central Conference.
Alter few other prayers the meeting closed BY
singing praise God"
THE EVENING SERVICE
was held IN the large pavilion tent, commencing
at nalipast seven O'Clock by singing, Jesus lover
OF my soul, after which the Rev. John Allen, Of
Matne, repeated from memory the nfth chapter OF
nrst Thessal0ntans, and prayed ierventy that tho
LORD might bless the nrst meeting held IN the pa
vliion at this camp meeting After singing "Rock
OF Ages" short addresses were delivered by the
Rev. Mr. Clark, of Brooklyn, N. Y. Rev. X Davies,
OF Reading, Mass, and others.