The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1879-09-09
For The Bloomfield Times.
United Brethren Campmeetng on Bruner's
Camp ground.

This meeting commenced on the 10Th ult. The
first religious service was held at 730 T. M. The
preached from Acts 3-l9 A good audience was
present and the meeting started off with fayora
BILE indications of future success, some eight or
ten ministers from various, charges OF the Balti-
more District, of which Perry circuit forms a
part, were present and ready for work. satur-
day was all that could be desired for campmeet-
ing purposes. Rev, Rice, of Mt. Wolf, Rev. Trip
ner, OF Duncannon, and Wickey, of Eshcol,
very interesting Two prayer and experience
meetings were held during the day. Thesemeet.
ings were seasons of real religious profit
grandly. The sky was clear. the air cool and
dd delightful; I The gathering OF people was i'm.
and experience meeting. A great many Chris.
tlans participated in this service. AT 10 A. NJ,
Rev Rev; Q; IL 4; stearn I'm preached The audience was
sermon made firm impression. The subject of
the discourse was THE Suffering of Christ."-
was held, and az 3 +. NJ, Rev. A. H. Rice e preac6
ed good sermon. At z. NJ, very excellent
social meeting was held at the stand. 1902.
NJ, Rev. G.. w. Lightner preached one of his
characteristic sermons he has all the energy
and zeal of former years. The order was excel
lent all the day. Every body seemed to enjoy
themselves The advancement in chrstianization
and civilization is seen in the good conduct of
these large gatherings of our people in the grove
NO drunkenness, no profanity no disorder Of any
kind, such as used to be seen at such places.--
one OF the things worthy OF note is the vast
amount OF good eatings spread out in every di.
rection. Surely q grand and sumptuous table
was spread here in the wilderness, and right well
did the people enjoy these good things OF earth,
nor nor were those who prepared those things salts
ned to enjoy them alone, all seemed eager TO in
ylte others to enjoy their hospitality. Monday
was day OF quiet ON the grounds several minis
ters OF other denominations came in to exchange
courteses and fraternal greetings Also, sever.
al other ministers of tile o. b, Church arrived on
the ground At 10 A.. M. Rev. G. \. Stearn
preached. Subject" Angels and their Employ
ment;" Al 3 T. NJ, Rev; Tripner preached a
very Impressive sermon. Subject-"Prayer." At
$50 Rev. Diller preached .Subject-"The Neglect
OF Salvation" The usual children's and social
meetings were held during the day. This was a
good day, and the various services were most
elevating and oul,inspring,
tuesday clouds hung over the encampment-
quite large congregation was present, but not
so large by any means as would have been pres.
ent had IL not looked so much for rain. AT 10 A.
M, rev. J. Smith, of York, Pa. disc0ursed to the
people ,Subject-"The Humiliation and Exalta-
tion OF Jesus" The sermon was fine prOduc-
ton and moved the hearts OF all present: The
celebration OF the holy communion. which follow
ed the sermon. was a most solemn and blessed
occasion. IL Is supposed that more persons went
forward 10 commune than at any meeting ever
held on this ground In former years. At23O Z.
NJ, childrens meeting was held. The time was
passed In singing and speaking. This service
consumed allthe time OF the afternoon. At 7.30
hey.J. X. Hutchinson, OF Littlestown, Adams CO.,