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seventh Day Adventist. C.mpm eeting.

Seventh Day Adventist. C.mpmesting.
WATERvILLE, Sept. "a, 1873.
The Seventh Day Adventists are busily engag ed
| in fitting up their grounds for the annual camp
meeting which this year is to be held in a new To-
cality. Tents being rapidly pitched. and load
ed teams continually bringing new arrivals.
| The meeting is to be held in beautlf ul maple
grove owned by Mrs. Gilman. 1t Is situated on
| elevated land aud commands fine view of Wat
| ervllle village. Far, far a~ay may be seen dim
| old forests and uniulating hills looking blue and
| hszy in the distance. When the rising sun
gilds the spires of the far off churches with rays
Of golden light, the scene is one Of great beauty
| and a. we gaze over the lovely landscape the fol-
| lowing words come to our mind
Here 4ture's temple open stands
There none so hoblv grand as hers,
The SKY its roof; it. Il ,or all lands
While rocks and trees are Worshippers.
In all ages of the world groves have been fsv
| orte resorts for public worship. for they tend to
| Inspire the mind with religious awe. All should
| seek some spot Where et the trees thick branch
Is spread deeper shade, and certainly the spot
chosen for this campmeeting Is all that could be
desired in this respect
The grounds grsdully ascend from the speak
ers stand directly in front of whic arranged
hundreds If comfof table seats under the refte-h
| ing canopy formed by the trees, which crown and
cover the summit and sides of the gentle hill.
The tents are arranged 10 circle 200 #. in diam
eter. The speakers stand is beautifully decorated
with graceful wrealnes and lovely flowers, srtisti-
caly arranged upon pure white background.
+ all and delicate fe rs and twining. plants and
vines fall gracefully from the sides of the stand.
Beautiful bouquets and vases adoin the front part
| while lovely wreathes and festoons Of evergreen
interpreted with bright coored leaves aud white
| fringe, produce q remarkably good effect. The
beautiful tints mingling with the deep green of
the proud old trees aud the fine views of the viii
lage seen through the leaty interstices, present
picture of rare beauty. High over the trees is
banper 80 feet long. upon which are the words
Seventh Day AtveDtists Campneeting." This
| banner can be seen great distance and is II
good ad, ertisement of the meeting. Other notices
and emoctns are Deing prepared, and the work
of scores of busy hands through the day ill
greatly change the appearance of surrounding
objects. The meetings will commence tomorrow
at halfpast ten. Noted speakers from distant
States are expected, among whom is the eloquent
and well known writer, Mrs. Ellen &. White.
1t is thought that the meeting will prove grand
success, if the weather is favorable.
CAMPGRoUND, Sept. 4th.
Yesterday the work of preparation went stead
lily on. ! he circle of white tents grew denser
and the arrivals of loaded teams frequent.
A cool breeze rendered the air less oppressive
than it otherwise would have been. Cheerful
sounds filed the grove and pleasant greetings
were exchanged as friends met friends. Many
additions were made to the decorations of the
grounds. A beautiful little tent for the use OF
correspondents of the press was erected near
the speakers stand, and every courtesy shown
to strangers who visited the grove Ample pro-
visions have been made for the accommodation
of man and beast. large victuallng saloon
stands near the entrance and good board can
be obtained at reasonable rates. The people are
fl ON different parts of the State. The follow
ing TOW rs amorg those represented by tents
Portland. Deeiiug, Noriidgewock, Cornve,
Harlland, Pa myra, Athens, Linneus, North jay,
Woodstock, Richmond, Brunswick, Cambridge
. ID Canaan. Elier 5. b. Goodrich. President
vi the Maine Conference, has arrived on the
grounds, and experimenting the opera
lions OF the commtiee on arrangements, of
which he is chairman 10 this capacity he shows
great executive ability. The ladies Who have
| arrived the grounds are very active and
much Of the beauty of the decorations of the
grove is due to their fine taste. Great quiet
ness and harmony have characterized the
raDgements thus far.
As night with its "long and sombre shadows"
crept The earth, rain drops began 10 patter on
the roofs of the canvass houses, and the people
were obliged to suspend operations and to seek
the shelter afforded them by their tents. For a
long time the murmur OF voices and the music of
tie ram were blended together, and then "al WAS
still ;" and He who dsele b in light unspproach-
able, watched over the silent jewellers in dx kness.
This morning q heavy mist enclrcles the hori-
zon, and from all its Of the grove is heard the
question, "Do You think 1t will rain !" The gen.
eial verdict Is that dull day may be expected;
renewed With zeal aud new tents rapidly jill
ing up the intervening 81 aces In the circle of
white. Elder FarDswotth OF Iowa, arrived on tie
ground quite late last evening, also Elder Webber
of Richmond. Me. Other ministers are expected
soon.
The ladies still at work, making floral de-
sigas and rustic ornaments. A nice tent has been
erected for Mrs. White, who is expected in few
days. The carpenters busy this morning
erecting moveabe awning to protect the speak
81. -fa in nff p..hL c N
commence at half past ten
Elder Whitney Of New York has just arrived
He was gladly welcomed, as he is fine musician.
aud his sweet sougs accompanied by the music of
he organ, will add very much TO The interes. of
the meeting. AT eight o'clock the people Assem-
bled and enjoyed season of prayer, alter which
the work OF pepai alton again went on.
1t Is thought by the citizens of the place that
very large crowd will attend the meetings from
all parts oil the adjoining country, and from dis
tant places. We think from resent indications
that the meeing will prove very Interesting &C.
casiJu. REPORTER.
NobelbOrO' Csmpmeeting
This meeting commenced Sept. ID, under the
charge of j. W. Day. The evening being rainy,
services were held in two of the larger tents.
Quite large company have gathered on the
ground, and the prospect is that we shall have an
interesting meeting. Extensive improvements
have been made and it is a very inviting place of
resort
The rustic pulpit made by Mr.. Addison Comery
s gem in the line of pulpit building, and does
great credit to the genius of the builder.
The boarding house is under the management
of Messrs Hall and Dreamer, and is well con-
Quoted.
A new depot has been built, ADDING very much
10 the comfort and convenience of passengers.
Sept 81, A. M.-The weather continues dull.
Preaching in tents by Revs. w. F. Chase of
Wsterville, and o. ~ Ter OF Gushing.
People continue to come, and we expect to have
IA large gathering. q.