The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-08-16
Kennebec Valley Camp.M Getting.

This meeting commenced on Mond ay last
with an attendance unusually large for the
opening day, and the number of arrivals, in
spite of the unfavorable weather, indicates that
it will be more largely attended than any gath
ering on these grounds for number of years.
The camp ground is situated in beautiful
and attractive grove at a short distance from
the banks of the Kennebec. During the past
year it has been enlarged and much labor has
been expended for its improvement, so that it
now ranks among the best in the state. The
accommodations upon the encampment are un-
surpassed in convenience, and the boarding
department especially, which is carried on by
Mr.. Moody, is conducted in manner satisfac-
tory to all his patrons. This meeting is under
the management of Rev. E. Martin. Presiding
Elder of Lewiston district who possesses all
the qualities requisite for the position and will
not fail to make the services highly pleasing
and profitable to all who may attend.
The regular services thus far have been held
in the tabernacle which is an excellent shelter
and capable of comfortably seating over
thousand persons. The fine singing by the
choir is very interesting feature of the meet
ings. A large number Of ministers from diff
e1ent parts Of the sta:e are present. The open
ing service was of a social character, held
Monday evening in the tabernacle, in which
several preachers participated and the spirits
power was deeply felt by the unsaved. A COM
mttee to act upon public worship with the
Presiding Elder was appointed, consisting of
Revs. A. S. Ladd, E, T. Adams and r. San.
derson.
On Tuesday morning, after a number of
meetings in the society tents, fair audience
met in the tabernacle where a discourse was
preached by Rev. George L. Burbank of North
Augusta, from the words in l Samuel. xiii 6:
''For there is no restraint to the Lord to save
BY many or by few" He was followed by
Revs L. H. Bean and L LIE Lacheur with some
practical remarks
At 2 o'clock Rev. w. c. Clifford of Liver
more, addressed a large audience from the text,
sit is done as thou hast commanded and yet
there is ROOM" The speaker referred in plain
and earnest manner to the room for progress,
first, in the mercy of God; secondly, in the &C.
tivities of the church, thirdly, in the experience
of the church.
Rev. A. s. Ladd took charge of the altar SER
vice. Quite large number came forward seek
ing baptism of the Spirit. After the 6 o'clock
tent meetings, social service of great interest
and power was conducted by Rev. E. Martin in
the tabernacle, which was nearly filled.
Yesterday at 10 O'Clock the Raw. F. q. Rogers
of South Paris, delivered an able and eloquent
sermon, taking his text from 1. Cor. 2, 8, eye
hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have en-
tered into the heart of man, the things which
God hath prepared for them that love Him.
The speaker spoke of the preparations which
GOD has made first, Saviour, second, the good
gifts of EARTH third, the rich treasures of heav-
en-; and closed with an exhortation for all to
open their hearts and receive the blessings
which God is ready to bestow. Brief remarks
were then made by Rev. Mr.. Wheeler, pastor
of the Freewill Baptist church at Bath. A
very interesting young peoples meeting was
held at 1 o'clock.
A large congregation assembled at 2 o'clock
to listen to a sermon by Rev. Mr.. Libby, from a
passage found in Rev. Xxx. IA. The subject of
the general Judgment of the world was pre-.
sented with such earnestness and argument
that his hearers could not fail to be convinced
of the truth of his remarks. The social ser
vice was held in the evening as usual.