Daily Republican., 1879-08-27
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BkAHDYwINE CAMP.

Rain, Rain, Rain -Rerviees Held
IN Tents-The Exercises, Isci.
dents. Akc.
The second Monday Of the Brandy
wine camp-meeting has glided by, and
like the first It was rainy, wet and dis
agreeable, winding up with cold chilly
night. Many Of the tsntsrs, who have
borne up good naturedly until yes,er.
day, got somewhat discouraged and
came to the conclusion that they would
have no pleasureduring the remainder
Of the camp. The continuous rain has
made the avenues and roads slippery
and sticky with mud, but withal the
tents arc generally comfortable, and the
occupants keep themselves inside As
much as possible.
The most discouraged on the ground
are those who have charge Of boarding
tables, and other places Of accommoda-
tion, which requires considera BILE outlay
and expense. There never were better
provisions made for the accommoda alton
Of large numbers Of people than at this
camp but expectations have not been
realized. As the time for holding the
camp is waning away the Western sky
Is anxiously scanned to see II there Is
not some promise OF better weather,
but the bow in the clouds appears not.
Chandler says he might as well shut up
shop, and Moore's ice cream has lost
its flavor to him At least. Valentine
says the people wont even leave their
tents to get shaved. Oliver who keeps
the Union Boarding tent prepares ex.
cellent dinners but the people are not
there to eat them.
1t was intimated in former letter
that 1t was barely possible that the
camp In view Of the rainy weather
would hold over another Sunday but II
the managers have come to any conclu.
sion on that subject, they keep their
counsels to themselves.
Yesterday the services were held in
one or other of the large tents on the
ground. The morning six o'clock pray.
or meeting was held in the Union tent
in charge Of Rev. J. w Sheppard Of Phil
adelphia. The o'clock prayer meeting
was held in st. Paul's tent in charge Of
Rev. A. Thatcher.
At 10 o'clock Rev. W. B. Gregg,
preached in Asbury tent from the 4th
verse Of the 9th Psalm. "One thing
have desired Of the Lord, that will l
look after; that l may dwell in the
house of the Lord all the days of my
life, to behold the beauty Of the l. ord
and to enquire in his temple"
At ! o'clock the usual children's
meeting was held, in the Union tent,
under the direction of Mr.. Gregg. Mrs.
Baker of Philadelphia deeply interest
ed the "little folks" with an earnest,
childlike talk. Several children pro.
fessed forgiveness of sins.
The afternoon sermon was preached
at 2.30 o'clock in Asbury tent by Rev.
John Russell, Philadelphia local min
lister, and formerly member Of Asbury
Church of this city many years ago
He took his test from the l4th and IL. III
verses Of the 3rd chapter ofJohn: Sand
as Moses lifted up the serpent in the
Wilderness, even must the son Of man
be lifted up, that whosoever believeth
in him should not perish but have
everlasting life."
The evening, 6 o'clock, prayer meet
ing was held in the Union tent, Mr..
McGarvey, of Asbury, having charge of
it. The evening sermon was preached
by Rev. J. B. Mann, from Matthew 9Th,
10th verse 'Let your light so shine
before men that they may see your good
works and glorify your father which is
Heaven" His discourse, which was
more of a social talk than a sermon,
made deep impression, and at the
close several penitents presented them
selves at the altar for prayer. This
seemed to be the most spiritual meeting
held during the camp, and gave evi.
dence of rising tide of religious feel
ing.
1t was reported yesterday morning
that gentleman from Kennett Square
had his horse and carriage stolen from
Russell's woods adjoining the camp
ground, but it is probable that they
were only borrowed as it was reported
that they had been recovered. This
Tuesday, morning dawned gloomy,
cloudy and rainy, and some of the tent.
ers are becoming home-sick.
MORE TOMORROW.