Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1880-08-17
OCEAN GROVE.
what ia Going ON at the Zen Side
Resort.

Resort.
OCEAN GRovs, N. J. Aug. Am my
last lstter set forth both the improve
ments of Ocean Grove ard Asbury Park
in terms comprehensive 10 the readers
of the REPUBLICAN, / hope. Since the
large meeting held to commemorate the
llth year of Ocean Grove, numerous
other attraction have taken place. The
anniversary was considered great sue
cess. The new fountain which was ded-
icsted on that day presents a fine sp'
pearance, its mounds abounding with
plants, flowers, ferns and gold fish. In
dedicating it DR.. Alday preached the
sermon and Major Patterson turned Oh
the water amid great demonstrations ol
delight.
On last Sunday evening Rev. J. Y.
Dobins, from Covington, Ky, preached
= most powerful sermon, taking for hif
subject "Why do the wicked live3". In
structure the sermon was original, il
manner and matter earnest, clear and
eonclusive, and in its appeal to reason,
truth, purity--svery motive against
wickedress and for God and salvation,
it did this young man high credit fol
his rare abilities.
On Monday evening memorial services
were held in the tabernacle. The ser
vices were opened with singing, reading
the scrir lures and prayer. Drs. Stokei
and Hamlin made short addresses after
which Rev. Geo. W. Miller Of Whining
ton, gave with Bible data an eloquent
AID thrilling representation Of the
existence of spirit intelligence in the
great temple Of God. Worship there
he said was cesseless. Other short ad.
dresses were made by A. Wallace, B.
Pomeroy, Mrs. R. Clark and B. N,
Adams. Isasc ]. Jenkins death was
touchingly referred to by Mrs. Clark,
We have had several missionaries with
us during the last week.
The temperance workers also met al
Ocean Grove, and held several meeting'
which were addressed by Miss Willard
the great temperance advocate, and
many others.
Os August 18th the Alumni Of Pen
nington Seminary held their annual re
union. After the regular exercises
which lasted the entire day, an'Alumr
Spread was given at the Arlington
Hotel.
We ere on the eve Of the great annua
camp meeting. Bro. Stokes says: "Al
other meetings are occasional and Incl
dental. They may or may not be. Thii
must be-" During camp all boating
bathing, carriage riding and all othel
pleasures must take place at certain
periods during the day. The opening
sermon will be preached on Tuesday
morning August 17.h, by Rev. Bishop
Harris Of the NJ. &, Church. New tent
are being erected all over the grove
and crowds OF people are arriving OF
every train.
A public library is TO be built q
Asbury Park at the corner Of First ant
Grand avenue. Tie breaking of grount
took place on Saturday pe N. Angus
7sh.
Educational Hall, Asbury Park, ha
been the scene of several performance
during the past week. We had Aun
Polly Bassets "Singin Skewl," abou
eight times. "Unole Toms Cabin"dreV
crowded houses on Friday and Saturday
eyenings. A. P. Burbank the grea
elocutionist will be here next week.
The Republicans are making strenuou!
efforts here, as are also the Democrats, *
carry The State.
There have been several new arrivals
at Mrs. Days boarding house, among
whom are Miss Clara Hollingsworth
Mrs. Kate Thatcher, Mrs. VIM .6tiDmel
Master Aubrey Thatcher, Miss Hlla Huf
Aug ton, Miss Lidie Huntingdon and Mr.
Thomas Missiner. We are all having
splendid times, and are enjoying our
selves to q high degree. DR.. Smith
Cooper is also here taking advantage Of
the beauties ofthe Grove. DR.. Tantum
from your city, by his pleasant manner
and we'll earned reputation as physi'
clan is making many friends here. Mr..
T. v. Missimsr, who was taken very
sick after his arrival here, is rapidly
improving under DR.. Tantum's care.
As my time is very short in the Grove,
[ shall make this my last letter. Thank
ing ysu for past favor I am very con-
tentsdly. e.