Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-07-21
SECOND EDITION.
RehobofIa Beach.

THE FIRST SUNDAY OF THE CAMP MEETING-dREAT
ouTpouRINd OF THE PEoPLE-THE BEACH LINED
WITH vIsIToRs-THE RELIGIOUS SERVICES, &c.
TspecIal Correspondence Of the Commercially
REHoBoTH BEACH, July 20.
Saturday, the fourth day of the camp, presen-
ted nothing particularly interesting other than
what has already been remarked of the other
days since the opening. The people still con-
tinue to flock in, but in
sENsIBLY LESS NUMBERS
than upon previous days, until the afternoon
train which brought considerable addition to
the grounds, and when the evening train from
Wilmington arrived the number was considers
bly, increased. A larger number than at any otll-
er time arrived at the Surf House and
we're turned away for want of accommodation
even upon the floors. Some of them were taken
care OF at Willey's tent, upon the camp grounds,
and some of them were furnished with accom-
modations at Lewes. They were moetly from
Baltimore, but some from Philadelphia and a
few from Wilmington. Much bathing was in-
dulged in and
THE NUMBER IN THE SURF
was very notcably larger than ut any previous
time. The bath house accommodations are very
insufficient, and in a amajorlty Of the houses as
many as four were crowded during the bathing
hours New buildings are beng rapidly complet-
ed, however, and there will be no trouble in the
future.
The religious services commenced at the
usual hour and were of the usual character. In
the morning, Rev. A. T. Scott, of Wilmington,
preached from 1st Peter, lst and 18th, " Be-
In the afternoon, Rev. j. j. Williams of Cam
BRIDGE Md, delivered an excellent sermon from
the text, Therefore being justified by faith,
we have peace with God and in the evening,
Rev. j. b. Hunter, of st. Georges, delivered a
very effective address to large congregation
from the parable of the lost sheep, and the
prayer services which followed were interesting
and productive of much good.
During the day
A GREATER NUMBER OF wILaIINGToNIANs ARRIVED
upon the grounds than have been here pre-
viously among whom were Job II. Jackson,
Esq, who now occupies his cottage, and Esq.
Hagany, who is stopping at the Surf House.
Yesterday, the first Sunday Of camp, opened
auspiciously. The rain Of previous day had
rendered the ground delightful, and too add to
the pleasure of the occasion, cool breeze, watt
ed from the sea, completed series of advantages
which went to make up one OF the most enchant-
ing days that ever blessed Sunday at camp
meeting. Early in the morning vehicles of every
description began to arrive, and people focked to
| the camp from every section of country. The
hacks came and went bringing
FRESH ADDITIONS AT ALL HOURS,
some of them stopping upon the camp grounds
| but very many continuing oil to the beach whicf
presenting scene of activity and life rarely
seen in this section of country. Lines of car
riages could be seen far up the surf, and stretch
| ing from the camp to the beach.
| The woods were soon crowded with teams
| put up for the day. and most of the tent accom-
modations we're occupied. 1t was estimated
| that there were about 5000 people
upon the grounds and at the beach. Among
the distin guished arrivals during the evening
we noticed his excellency, Governor Ponder
al aud lam Inf
land. 1t WIS matter of remark and congratu u
lation that notwithstanding the many present
there was nothing but the
MOST aENrLEMANLY BEHAVIOR
and department from every one, and the strict
est observance Of the rules OF the Association.
The religious ex ercises were opened at tn
usual hour, the first meeting being held in th
tabernacle at half p ast six. The love-feast an
experience meeting at balr past seven, an
which lasted until ten o'clock, was the mos
largely attended Of any meeting yet held upo
the grounds. The experiences OF some OF thos
present were related in the most beautiful an
touching manner, and the effect of the meetin
was apparent throughout the day.
THE REGULAR PREACHING SERVICES
which Immediately followed the love-feast, wer
conducted by Rev. J. A. Willis, of Stamford, Conn
but formerly very popular preacher from thl
section. Mr.. Willis is very eloquent speaker
and has pleasing style and very exceIer
| delivery. ne bpoho WILL BiOab iolSo anu oh ~
for an hour from the text, "And when the
heard this they were pricked to the heart, an
said unto Peter and the rest of the Apostles
men and brethren what shall We do ?"
/ In the afternoon, Immediately after the fiji
| bell,
! oHILDREN's MEETING
was held in the area square which was address
! ed by Elijah Crouch, OF Dover, and Rev. MI
White, of Smyrna. The exercises consisted {
singing and the addresses which we have spoke
/ of, and were interesting and instructive. I'll
= attendance was quite large, nearly all the Chi
, dren upon the grounds being present. At ii
conclusion of the meeting, the usual aiternoe
services were held and Dr. Fields preached oi
q of the most instructive well connected discours
which we have ever heard upon any camp groun
/; His text was, "But he that snnith against n
2 wrongeth his own soul"
Rev. @. NJ. Pegg, of Lewes, conducted the 9
q ercises in the evening" and preached an exhau
= tive sermon of nearly two hours in length fro
g the text, sThen Philip went down to Samar
j and preached Christ Jesus" The meetings ha
n been pleasant and unassuming, but with
n converts so far. II. II. G.