Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1880-08-19

together with the children, sang beautifully.
Some very fine new hymns are now being
practised They are full of Bible truth and
take well. Addresses were made by Elder
Stubbs and Rev. T. l.. Tomkinson.
At O'Clock the sermon at the stand was
delivered by Rev. Nathaniel Turner, of
Upland Pa, whose text was the Chilli
Psalm aud and verses Rev. W. T. Magee
followed with an exhortation and conducted
the prayer meeting.
At 6 o'clock Rev. r. L. Tomkinson led
prayer meeting in the Wilmington Company
tent. Mr.. T. has proved himself IL good
workman who "ncedeth not to be ashamed"
He is much beloved and is very successful in
the meetings.
At 7.3O p. III. Rev. Il. j. Prettyman gave an
earnest exhortation from st. Luke XIV, II ::
"Come, for all things are now ready" A
splendid prayer meeting followed. Brother
Prettyman is an earnest and faithful worker
Two penitents bowed at the altar.
Rev. W. j. Paxson, the presiding elder of
the South Philadelphia district, has charge of
the management of the camp, and, under his
wise and discreet generalsbip, everything has
been kept III complete working trim. He
succeeds we'll
Among the curiosties that attract the eyes
of many, is young alligator, owned by a
Mrs. Holt. 1t was sent to her from Florida
and is about 10 inches in length.
This morning, at 8 o'clock, prayer meeting
was led by Rev. T. l.. Tomkinson. Miss Nc
Clntock gave n Bible reading in front of the
stand.
Among the new arrivals are Revs. q. W.
Lybrand, w. Il. Avery, Nathaniel Turner and
Mr.. Carson.
and profitable, and every prospect of success
is favorable.
SUMMIT CAMP August 1S.-Thc services
OF yesterday were begun at o'clock, i'll
Sloan tent, under the direction of Rev. Il. j..
Prettyman.
At 8 o'clock deeply spiritual season of
prayer was had in front of the main stand,
led by Rev. I. l.. Tomkinson Miss McCln-
took gave Bible reading.
At 10 o'clock Rev. William McCoomb
preached an able sermon from Philippians Ill,
10: "Let us therefore, an many as be perfect,
be thus minded and if in anything We be
otherwise minded, God shall reveal evon this
unto YOU" Mr.. McCoomb il nearing the
verge of eternity and the time of his depai-
tnre is close at hand and like ripe shock Of
corn, he is ready to be gathered into the
heavenly garner. His sermon was in the
demonstration of the Spirit and with power.
Rev. w. j. Paxson followed in spirited OK .
hortation.
The childrcn's meeting at 100 p. III. was
held IN Union tent, and was u most delightful
and impressive occasion. Addresses were
made by Reys. b. 4. String and 4. L..
Tomldnson. A number of the children yielded
to the influence of the Holy Spirit and were
converted.
At 3 o'clock Rev J.. L.. Hughes preached
very acceptably from Exodus Xxx., Be "And
thou shalt beat ssme of 1t very small, and put
it before the testimony in the tabernacle of
the congregation, where | shall meet with
thee This was n comforting and encourage
ing sermon. Rev. w. 4. Nagee followed with
eShortation and b. 7. String offered prayer
The O'Clock prayer meeting was led by
Rev. I. +. Plummer, in Asbury tent
AT 7.3O p. m. Rev. Il. W. lIcClary preached
| an earnest and convincing sermon from Luke
XVI, o. The theme was lazarus and the
rich man." A very successful prayer meeting
followed. There were five penitents ut the
altar
This morning at 10 o'clock Rev. George
Cummins, Presiding Elder of the Susqne-
hanna district, Philadelphia Conference,
preached.
The cool weather of the early mornings has
had the effect to bring out the shawls and
overcOats, and the hot stove feels comforta-
BILE. AT noon to-day, however, the weather
is just the opposite, and little caution is
| necessary that the unequal temperature does
| not bring sickness With one or two cxcep-
| tons the health of our inhabitants has been
| very good, and if we should Judge by the
| victuals consumed the woodland home agrees
well with our people.
The camp is hastily drawing to close and
as if aware Of the rapidly declining privileges
the deyout are making the most of their
opportunities. All the meetings are good.
Rev. 4. j. Prettyman left yesterday morn
ing for Woodlawn camp. He will preach in
Asbury Church in Wilmington next Sunday
Among the new arrivals yesterday were
| Rev. j. 4. Van Burkalow, 4. i. Plummer, L..
b. Hughes, 4. W. Mcl.cary and George Cum
Minis. Rev. Euoch Stubs is expected on
Thursday.