Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-08-29
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With this service which was exceedingly inter-
estng closed the first session of the Maine State
Temperance Csmpmeeting on these grounds. The
new organization recently formed, called the Ken
nebec Valley Temperance Campmeeting Associa-
ton has been invited to hold another meeting
here next year and the invitation has been accept
cd. The prevailing feeling regarding the success
OF these meetings is one of satisfaction and the
temperance people have gone home feeling that
temperance campmeetngs are necessity aud are
important means of doing good.
Richmond Camp Ground.
Preparations Tor the annual Camp meeting Of
the Seventh-Day Adventsts are rapidly being
made. Tie rove in which religious services are
10 be held is one Of Natures loveliest, and being
Of hard wood growth, affords a splendid shade
to the entire grounds. 1t is situated one mile and
a bali north Of Richmond depot, and one mile
from the steam boat landing and is a very quiet,
desirable spot for all who delight TO worship God
10 temples not made with hands
\ large pavilion sixty feet in diameter will be
erected, to which the people can resort in case Of
storms. Tents are beng pitched and every thing
indicates large encampment. A session of the
Maine Conference will be held Aug. 25th and
public services will commence Aug. Both and
continue until Sept 4th.
Sc,cra speakers from the West are expected
ami no pains will be spared to make the meetings
interesting TO the dense crowd that will probably
attend. Ample arrangements are being made for
refreshments, and good board can he obtained on
the grounds. The following are the
RULES FOR THE CAMPMEETISo.
Rise at 90 A. NJ, at the ringing of the bell ,
at j.3O, social meeting at the stand breakfast at
I; PRAYER in the tents at &; another social meet
ing at 9; preaching at 10 30; dinner at | L. NJ. !;
preaching at , 30 and 1906 social meeting at s.
No conversation and no walking about within the
circle of tenls during service. Retreat 30, al
the ringing of the bell, after which no talking or
whispering will be allowed in the tents till the
rigging Of the bell at A. NJ. No smoking al
lowed upon the ground.
Tuesday morning a veil of mist covered the face
of the earth but before noon the clouds rolled
away and old sol showed his face in all his bright
ness. The encampment presents a busy scene.
Teams are continually arriving with baggage,
tents and new-c corners. The murmur of voices,
the sound Of carpenter tools, the hum of insects
and the song Of birds-al combine TO make the
place lively.
The ladies busily engaged making mot
toes, trimmings and rustic designs TO ornament
the tents. All are at work and general good
tune prevails. A few rods from the grove the
sparkling waters Of the kennebec may be seen,
winding far away mid green trees and fertile
farms. The far-Oh horizon Is MAJ ked with lofty
hills and dim, lndlsunct lines of trees looking
blue and hay IN the distance.
1t is expected that Mrs. Ellen G.. White noted
speaker from the west, will be present Saturday
and Sunday and address the people. No one
should mss the opportunity Of listening to her
eloquent language.
i ne former gatherings of this people have been
characterized by quietness and good order, and
Seventh Day Adventlsts as people are entitled
TO the respect of the community. And this meet
ing promises to be largely attended by citizens
who move IN he best society.