The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-09-03
The Seventh-Day Adventists.

| The Seventh-Day Adventists are soon to
| pitch their tents in Waterville. The beautiful
| maple grove in which their camp-meeting is to
| be held was occupied by them last year for the
| same purpose. 1t is situated on rising ground
one mile from Waterville village, and COM
mands fine view of the surrounding country.
| The artistic skill displayed by the S. D. Adj
ventists in adjoining natures tabernacles"
has, for number of years, attracted much at
tention and drawn together large crowds of re-
fined intelligent people. The common remark
of visitors to their grounds has been 80 how
beautiful The campmeeting committee this
year are sparing no pains to keep up the repu-
tation of the place. Dame Nature is made to
yield her treasures of moses, ferns, bright
colored leaves, etc., while tasty fingers weave
them into forms of beauty.
Camp grounds are becoming favorite resorts
for those who desire to escape from the dust,
noise and turmoil of crowded cities and wor-
ship God where all nature seems to breathe His
praise. The gentle influences of country air
and scenery make pleasurable impressions.
Longfellow says:
eff thou would'st read lesson that will keep
Thy heart from fainting and thy soul from sleep,
Go to the woods and hills! No tears
Dim the sweet look that Nature wears
Combine with these teachings, religious ex-
ercises and the weary soul cannot fail to find
peace and comfort while the tired body is re-
freshed and invigorated
The Waterville meeting will give the public
an excellent opportunity to enjoy the beauties
of our outdoor life while listening to stirring,
interesting discourses, upon practical subjects.
Tho A1yapticfc arp cOp,nyyhot radical
upon a few docrinal points and have some pc
culiar views concerning certain passages of
scripture but as a people they arc kind, tenn
perate and thoroughly in earnest, and as such
are entitled to respect. They are not fanatical
and believing as they do in the perpetuity of
the Ten Commandments could not easily be
led into any delusion like the terrible Pocasset
tragedy.
The great distinguishing feature Of this faith
is the observance of the seventh day of the
week OF Saturday as the Sabbath. This separ-
ates them in a measure from the rest of the re-
ligious world, although they hold the great
principles of the gospel in common with other
evangelical denominations.
Many of their ministers are finely educated
and they have regular organized college in
Battle Creek, Michigan, that has had an at
tendance of over five hundred students the
past year. Many individuals outside of this
denomination gladly avail themselves of the
educational advantages offered bylBattle Creek
College.
Their camp-meeting this year will be attend
ed by ministers from the West. 1t is expected
that Elder White and wife-leading evange-
lists in the denomination will be present Mrs
White is well known as a temperance lecturer
and always draws crowds.
Public services will begin Wednesday, Sept.
3rd. Good board can be obtained at reasonable
rates on the grounds and visitors will be cor
daily welcomed and kindly treated. The fol-
lowing rules Of the grounds will be regarded:
Rise at a. M, at ringing Of bell.
Social meeting at the stand $50.
Breakfast at Z.
Worship in tents at s.
Social meeting at stand 9.
Preaching 1885,
Dinner p. m.
Preaching $50 and 7.30.
Social meeting at stand 5 p. m.
No conversation and no walking about with
in the circle of tents during service
Retire at $50 at the ringing of the bell, af-
ter which no talking or whispering will be al
lowed in the tents till the ringing of the bell at
5 q. m.
No smoking upon the grounds.
REPORTER.