The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-08-09
Free Baptist Assembly.

Sunday morning opened with fse md "a.
tinued with showers. The newly established
tents we're tried for the first time. Several
were found wanting in waterproof qualities.
The chapel WAS nearly filled at q. M. and
the meeting in charge of DR.. Hayes proved II.
teresting and successful
At 9 the chapel would not contain The people
and the front seats in the temple we're occu-
pied as we'll. Prof. Jordan opened the meet
ing by reading portion Of theIxivth chapter Of
John, which served as leading topic through
out the service. Uncommonly heavy thun-
der in the midst of the meeting served to H.
tensify the feeling and with the glowing ~
marks of good old Father Curtis the hour ~
especially rich in spiritual blessings.
AT 1890 the temple, with seating capacity
for 1900, was nearly filed, despi to the rain and
mist Rev. e. W. Porter took charge and
called on Rev. Mr.. Hutchinson to read the
hymn which was Precious Promise" Nm.
Moulton of Lowell accompanied on the organ
with magnetic touch. The meetings thus far
have been largely dependent on the music for
their marked success, much credit being due
10 Mrs. Moulton. Rev. Mr.. Carlo read scrip-
tare lesson, followed by prayer offered by W.
q. Roland OF Tilton. N. Il. W. F. Smith
read the second hymn, which the choir sang
with good effect.
The sermon was by G. F. Penney Of Au-
gUsta on the "Lo7e of God" from Scripture
text found in Ill Ephesians, II and 10. The
sermon was followed by the Sacrament Of the
Lords Supper conducted by Rev. Silas Curtis.
At $50 p. NJ. The campers and audience were
divided into classes, each having previously
appointed teacher. and with Deacon r. Deer
ing as Superintendent model Sunday School
was formed. This was followed by meeting
Of deeper conservation to Christ conducted by
Mr.. Fl. FL. Moore.
Att O'Clock devotional exercises were held
in the chapel under charge Of Mr.. George B.
Files
Mr.. H. Il. Moore, assisted by several clergy
men, conducted gospel service at 30 p. M
MONDAY.
Todays exercises were intended for tho
amusement, instruction and future happiness
of tho younger portion of the campers Mrs
Martha Dana Shepard of Boston. with her
smiling face and sweet voice. Mrs. G. r.
Mosher of Dover, with deep interest and praos
tical experience, and Mr.. H. f. Wood OF Cen.
cord, N. H., with his happy faculty for pleas.
ing the young, have with many other earnest
workers assured the success Of the day.
The early meeting in the chapel was con-
Quoted by Mr.. A. L. Russell At 9 Mr.. w. 81.
Smith took the lead Of al interesting social
service. But the real work of the day began
at 10 in the temple. Rev. I. d. Stuart took
charge of the morning exercises and prefaced
the address by singing "What friend " have
in Jesus" and prayer by Rev. W. 81. Bowen.
The address was by Mrs. Mosher Of Dover,
N. H.: subject: Methods for the organization
Of primary classes" A very glowing sdessrip.
ton Of the Sunday school at Dover was given,
illustrating in what ways children MAy b in
dueed to join the classes.
AT 1880 Rev. A. T. Maxcy gave . lsstuss;
subject: "The Sunday school and family"
At11.15 a. m. a Sunday school conference
was held in the chapel. Many children az
rived on the morning trains, aud at 2.3o their
cheerful faces sparklad from out the largo Au-
dience, showing by look and act their interest
in the days exercises. At the call of Rev. Hf.
Porter, for the children to take seats in fYent
around the piano Drought from BiddsfoYd fer
the service), about 100 responded. Mrs. Mar
tina Dana Shepard took charge Of the singing
service. The service lasted for half an hour
and included solo by Mrs. Babbof LawrsAce,
Mass.
At the close Rev. n. F. Wood gave "a IL
lustrated talk to the children, showing BY pic
lures of downward and disastrous life, the
terrible work OF intemperance.
Later, Rev. r. Court spoke on the suhtscs:
How to get and give the sense Of the Bible lse-
son.
Rev. N. L. Bramell gave talk upon ne
subject: "The Word and the Teacher" At
o'clock conference meeting on practical
Christian work was holden in the ch APPEL. Mrs.
NJ. B. Sheperd conducted at 7.3O . s,cred cen.
cert, with the aid of the children.