The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-08-26
THE STATE CAMP MEETING.
The Largest Gathering Ever Assem-.
bled On Similar Occasion
Full Report.
The Effects OF the storm Over the
River-ImprOveme Etc.
MoUNDsyILLE.

MoUNDsyILLE.
Thus far this season the camp meeting
at Moundsville has progressed with un-
paralleled success, there never before
having been such large attendance and
harmonious gatherings since the era of
camp meetings as at the present time,
and the interest in the meeting is in
crossing daily. Throughout the entire
grounds, neat and tasteful cottages and
tents have been erected, and that which
was, but short time sine, > grove in its
primitive state, has suddenly been trans
formed into a city, inhabited BY Chris
tan people, whose first aim in life is to
do service to Him who doeth all things
well, and teach the doctrine of salvation
that all may become purified and be ac-
cepted as true Christians in that better
world beyond The number Of cottages
and tents already occupied number
one hundred and twenty four, being
twenty -four more than ever before erected
at q similar gathering at this place.
In fact the whole of the tents in the
hands of the association are in use, and
unless erected byGprivate individuals,
there is no prospect now of the number
increasing. The greatest of satisfaction
prevails among those attending, and all
are well pleased with the efficiency of
their quarters. So much SO, indeed, that
a reverend divine Informed us yesterday
that inasmuch as the people were only
lukewarm rs yet in their enthusiasm,
and their homes so very comfortable. chat
it was rather dIilicult ut times to secure
full attendance at divine service,
although the numbers were increasing
daily.
The services were opened Tuesday
evening under the auspices of the Rev.
Mr.. Ball, OF Wheeling, who addressed
the gathering in manner betting the
occasion.
Wednesday, the Rev. Mr.. Hindmau
ofiiciated in the morning; Rev. Wilding
in the evening, and the Rev. DR.. Pretty
man at night.
Thursday morning the services were
conducted by the Rev. McNeal; evening
by the Rev. Kenna, and at night by Rev.
Hite.
Friday the Revs. Snodgrass and Clark
OBLIGATED at the morning and evening
services, respectively.
Among the features of the meeting
are the children's gatherings, which are
largely attended, the beneficient infu-
ences of which are beng felt with happy
effect, and are conducted by the Rev.
MIR. Manchester, at the Tabernacle, as
sisted by Mrs. Ball and other ladies.
The young peoples meeting at the
Tabernacle, at P. NJ, under the super
vision of Mrs. Ball and others, also have
n salutary effect, and are increasing in
interest.
Among the prominent divlnes present
we noticed the Rev. Mr.. Ball. Of Wheel
ing; Rev. g. Conner, Benwood; II. q.
Sanford, Moundsville; w. T. Hindman,
and the Rev. Cummins, of Grave Creek
Circuit, Geo. f. Hite, Fulton; w. q.
Snodgrass, Wheeling; W. l.. Compton,
of Marshall Circuit; Riheldafer, New
Mariinsville; DIR. Cross, of Pittsburgh
conference; Il. &. Hughes, P. f., OF
Buchanan district; L. &. Woodruff, Sis
tersville;,Dr. Thoburn, ofIndia; ID. II. X.
Dix, of Marshall circuit; l.. T. Stewart,
Point Pleasant; NJ. McNesl, Naming
ton; G. g. Wilding, Wheeling; c. +.
Manchester, Wheeling; j. p. Thatcher,
Wheeling, aud the Rev. Law.
Mrs. Parks, an active lady worker
from London, Ohio, arrived yesterday,
and will take part in the services, much
good being expected to result from her
labors.
Fortunately, the threatening rain
storms of Thursday and Friday passed
round the vicinity of the meeting. As
yet, with the exception of a very light
shower, nothing has occurred to mar the
services. Thus far there haye been two
conversions, and one minister has pro-
fessed entire sanctitication.
Another item of great interest is the
finances, which are said to be in -four
ishlng condition, the receipts at the gate,
ten cents for single admission or twenty
five cents for season tickets, going sgreat
ways towards meeting the demands in
cident to such gatherings.
BELLAIRE.