Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-07-16


Correspondence ofhe Commercial.
REuoBoTH CAMP GBoUND,
July 10, 1875.
The denizena of this beautiful grove are being
added to hourly, although the prospects, foi
q large encampment arc not 30 favorable af
at the Same time year ago. The wise-acrcs
say more liberal use of printers ink would
have made the season at Rehoboth much
greater success. II is a fact that these grounds
deserve an appreciation and reputation winch
have not yot been accorded them. II printer /
ink is tho means which will effect the desired
end, then the Rehoboths Beach Camp Meet
ing Association should at once resort to that
medium, 10 bring this place into more general
and particular note.
Certainly the natural advantages here are not
surpassed, if eqnalled, by any of the frequented
seaside places which have been 30 popular in the
years past and are apparently increasingly 80 ut
present. With such grove, so mar what has
been conceded to be the finest bathing shore in
the country, and at the same time more easy of
access to the people OF Wilmington and Balti-
more, and nearly az convenient TO Philadelphia,
and New York. as any similar resort, il should be
well patronized by all of these cities Doubtless
Rehoboth needs only to be known, to become
very popular. During these aultry July days it
s positive luxury to dwell in tho shade of these
magnificent forest trees, breathe this invigorat-
ing air, drink tins cool crystal water, and listen
to the ceaseleBs roar OF old Ocean, or batle III
ts surging waves.
The bathing has been grand for some days.
Tho Surf House is full to overlooking, and many
who desire to stay longer are Obliged to give up
their rooms to others who had previously en-
gagged them for this particular time. Mr.. Rider,
al host, is giving hisg guests entire satisfaction
and all unite in saying he il the man for the
place.
Quite company are at tho Surf House from
Philadelphia but as last summer, tho larger
number are from Baltimore. Among those from
the latter city aIe Rev. DIR. Stevenson, and wife,
formerly Of Grace church of Wilmington, also
Rev. DIR. Deale and Rev. Tr Baer of tho Balti-
more M. Il. Conference. Rev. Joseph Mason of
Philadelphia occupies his cottage on Surf Ave-
nue.. Rev. Jacob Todd has sold his cottage and
engaged rooms at the Surf House.
Everything vas in such state of preparation,
yesterday. that no religious service was held
until evening when Rev. j. u. Quigg led spirit
cd prayer meeting ill tho tabernacle. To day the
religious meetings will be irregular as many fam
lilies are just moving i'll and Of course consider
able confusion prevails. Bnt the little warblers
of the wood, as if impatient for the season of
song to begin, make melody sweet, as they pour
forth their matn and yesper songs among these
grand old trees.
Tomorrow, (Friday) morning, Rev. Dr. New
man of tho metropolitan Church, Washington
Cityis to preach. Rev. Mr. Stubbs, wllose tent
i'd in readiness, will be prevented from occupy
ing it, beceuse of scarlet fever among his chill
dren. Rev. DIR. Matack, OF Middletown, and
Rev MIR. Martindale OF Wilmington are tented
side by side. Rev. 4. W. Shippers of Philadel-
phia, and Rev. Robert W Todd, tho originator
of this enterprise, are also tented here. ard n
number of ministers from tho dlforent pats OF
the Wilmington Conference.
The recent rains prevent any dust and the
camp ground looks very clean and attractive,
with room, plenty, for al here OF who may
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