The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1877-08-24
CAMP MEETINGS.

Maine Stale He importance Camp Meeting.
The camp ground yesterday was thronged
with visitors from all directions. The people
Of the Kennebec Valley show by their attend
ance and interest in the exercises that they are
thoroughly awakened to the evils of intemper.
ance, and are determined to do their utmost for
its suppression. Since the beginning there has
been growing interest, which Appropriated
its climax yesterday in the meetings under the
auspices of the Women's Christian Temper
ance Union.
On Wednesday evening an enthusiastic
meeting was held with 1900 people in attend
ance, with o. B. Chadbourne of Saco in
charge. Several prominent workers took
part among whom was Hon. Neal Dow.
Mr.. Dow made an eloquent address, and in
closing presented petition worthy of notice
which by rising vote was unanimously
adopted as the petition of the meeting. The
substance of the petition, which was to be
signed by the president on behalf of the meet
ing and forwarded to the Legislature of Maine,
was that, since there are those, mostly
foreigners, who persist in the liquor traffic,
Notwithstanding the increased penalties enact
ed by the Legislature of 1877, the traffic be
now declared by law to be a felony and pun
ished as such.
Mr.. j. K. Osgood followed with interesting
remarks in reference to the Reform Club
work.
Yesterday morning gospel service was held
in the tabernacle, in charge of Mrs Hoskns
of Oldtowu.
The ten o'clock meeting called large
assembly about the stand, and was conducted
by Mrs. W. G. Sargent, President of the State
w. G. 7. U. The audience sang Coronation
and then listened to Scripture reading by
Mrs. S. M. N. Stevens Treasurer of the
w. G. 7. U. A f. rvent prayer was offered by
Mrs. Harriet Jones of Winthrop.
Mrs. w. G. Sargent addressed the audience
with remarks full Of interest. She commented
on the magnitude of the temperance work and
the need Of increased activity now when the
warfare is at its height and the enemy is SO
much on the alert. She entered upon this
work out of sympathy for those mothers whose
sons have become addicted to strong drink.
An earnest appeal was made to the ladies to
assist in every possible manner in saving the
fallen.
Miss Lucia E. f. Kimbsll, of Chicago, chair
man on juvenile temperance in that city, was
then introduced, and held the closest attention
of the people during her remarks. She
spoke of the origin of the crusade move ment in
Chicago, and her experience in visiting saloons
in company with others. She referred to the
success attained in closing the saloons on Sum-
day, by means of petitions circulated by the
Tod;
rated, which moved the audience. She earn
estly exhorted the ladies to practical work
against the enemy; and not be content with
shedding tears, at which the enemy will laugh.
Mr. G.. G. Hunt then sang, "Give me the
wings of faith,' in an excellent manner.
La Forest Howe, President of the Norway
Reform Club, referred to his sad experience
when bound by the chains of an appetite for
liquor, and rejoiced in his deliverance from
this bondage. His remarks made deep i'm
preston upon the audience
Mrs. Hoskins, of Oldtown, expressed the de-
light she felt in being present at this, the first
temperance camp-meeting which she ever at
tended. She gave brief account Of the cru
SADIE work at Oldtown.
AT one o'clock, P. NJ, reinforcement ar
rived upon the ground, consisting Of members
from the Rockland and Thomaston Reform
Clubs, accompanied by the Thoma aston Comet
Band, of seventeen pieces. The band were led
to the stand, where they furnished some fine
music during the day.
The people re-assembled at two clock, 2. M,
and E. r. Drummond, Of Waterville, led the
meeting, while the ladies retired to the taberna-
Gle to hold business meeting.
AT the opening of the meeting at the stand,
the "Jones Family" sung the piece entitled,
"While the Days are going by which received
a loud applause. Prayer was offered by Mrs.
Taylor, of Portland.y
MI. J. X Osgood was introduced as the first
speaker, who entertained the audience with
some practical remarks.
Gen. Hall, of Damariscotta, and others,
made interesting remarks
Prayer services were held in the society tents
at six o'clock, P. NJ; and at 730, P. NJ, a
meeting was conducted by the ladies iu the
tabernacle.
To-day is. "Childrens Day." and very many
are expected from Lewiston, portland, Bath.
Waterville, and other places in the State. The
rates upon the railroads are greatly reduced.
Tomorrow will be especially for the reform
clubs, and it is hoped that all will be well
represented.
Martha's Grove Camp-Meefing.
The Wednesday evening meeting was gen :
eral talk and exhortation from I'd Timothy, ii,
l. by Rev. G. T. Record of South Au burn.
The fourth day opened clear and was follow
ed by very hot day. The audience gathered
during the day until some 1900 or 1900 were
present at the afternoon meeting
The forenoon service opened with singing
"Hebron" by the choir and congregation with
an accompaniment on the organ, furnished for
the remainder of the meeting Camp-meeting
John Allen read selections from the scriptures.
A powerful sermon was delivered by Rev. j..
r. Day of Chestnut street, Portland. from the
text found in Acts xiv, %. "The love of God
is infinite Now is the accepted time" The
service closed with singing "Only step"
The altar service was conducted by Rev. Mr..
Wetherbee.
Uncle Oliver has arrived.
Much interest was manifested at the Brdgton
tent, some hundred giving testimony for Christ
and their salvation.
The afternoon service opened with singing.