Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1882-08-27
ALEXANDER PARK.
Saturday Session at the Mounds
vile Camp.
How the Members of the Methodist Church
Put in Saturday in the Temple
in the Woods.


The Tabernacle" again to-day, as for the
last few days, has proven itself quite az
institution for good on these grounds. Not
so much rain has really fallen rs has con-
stantly threatened so TO do. An actual
downpouring would be far more acceptable
than as it is now. A little rain falls about
every fifteen minutes and then il clears OIL
for about the same length of time, making
il necessary for one to constantly cling fast
to his umbrella or gum coat, stay in one OF
the cottages or get wet. None OF these
alterations are the most pleasant that
rould he imagined, and, taking altogether,
il has not been a very satisfactory arrange
mcnt of the weather, by is managers, for
worshipcrs in the woods. this week. All OF
the services have been held in the 'Taber.
naClc," and with the exception OF being a
little crowded, they have been quite a.
satisfactory as when held in the open air.
To see the people in the Tabernacle during
some of these services j. occasionally anus
ing The actions OF the unfortunate. whom
the dread rain drop seeks out for its prey is
hugely enjoyed by the more for
tunatcly seated ones and the
temptation to laugh is al
most irresistible, when the unfortunate
one looks up TO discover, if possible, the
rent in the canvass, and receives the rain
drop unexpectedly in the tace. The cover
ing of this large tent is, however, unusual
ly good, and the shelter it affords is very
acceptable. The only objection to this
place for holding meetings is, that when
crowded it becomes very hot and during
the evening services, when held here, the
mosquito generally attends and lets his pres
ence he known. 1t is not in bad taste,
however. down here TO scratch
Rev. Urwen preached a very fine sermon
this morning al 1890 o'clock, taking for his
text the clause, and he was clean" from
the 18th verse of the 5th chapter of III.
Kings, and for his topic Naaman's cure. 1t
was asSuredly both very entertaining and
a very effective sermon. This afternoon
temperance meeting, as announced, was
held here and temperance organization,
to be known as The Band Of Hope was
formed. and Rev. Ryan selected IS its Presi-
dent. 1t is the intention to make this
CAMP ground the grand rallying centre for
the different Temperance organizations in
this State, and every year, to hold
here grand mass meeting or
convention. at which each society
will he represented by delegates. The or
ganizatiOn here is to be the head centre,
and in furthcrance of the design commit
tees were appointed this afternoon to form
auxiliary societies III many different places
in this district.
No extra trains having been arranged
for the number in attendance was not so
great as had Deen expected but the Taber
nacle was well filled. Stirring addresses
were made by many, and the enthusiasm
could not have been greater.
The Children's meeting to-day was well
attended, and the exercises were unusually
interesting.
During the progress of the young peo
Pies meeting Friday evening, and just
while Rev. Hite was delivering n stirring
appeal to the young to forsake their evil
ways, and was eloquently painting the I'M
Certainties of this life, that no moment
knew what the next would bring forth, a
strange and unusual noise was
heard. All were startled and
the apathy of q moment before now be-
came strongly aroused, and much confusion
was apparent. A strange looking object
also appeared at this moment on the road
near TO the tabernacle, and the strange
noise was explained. A steam threshing
machine with all steam on, was being
taken through the grove to a neighbOring
farm. The confusion and all the circum-
stances arising on its appearance brought
TO mind the old darkey's terror and alarm
when he beheld for the first time steam
boat ascending the Ohio river. He thought
the devil had him sure. No such alarm
was of course felt here, but the excitement
for few minutes was great, and almost
broke up the meeting then in progress.
Saint and sinner were alike interested in
discovering whence and where the unusual
and discordant sound came from.
The permitting the machine to
go through the grove was very
unwise, as was shown by the catastrophe
caused by il. Only one horse managed TO
break his fastenings and demolish the bug
~ attached to him, but the commotiOn
among all the horses was great. and much
injury might have been done. Nobody was
hurt, but many were for while consider.
ably frightened. Many visited the farm
near here this morning and witnessed the
machine, new 10 many here, at work on sew
eral stacks OF wheat. Ii proved quite an
attraction.
The meeting has proven itself q success
this year, at least financially. The receipts
thus far. and Sunday yet 10 be heard from,
being greatly in excess of those of last year.
The tax levied as a rent has been about all
paid and the Association is in fiourishing
condition. Improvements will now be in
order and many changes will be made be-
fore the time Of the next meeting arrives.
The sanitary measures this year are gerer.
silly good but it would be an improvement
il the garbage should be taken farther from
the grove. Where it is now PLACED is so
near that at times it makes its presence
known in a very offensive manner. 1t will
make little more work for the garbage
man. but will add to the enjoyment of the
residents here. Arrangements are being
made in anticipation of large crowd to-
morrow, Sunday. The boarding tent has
laid in large supply, and will be able to
meet all demands made upon it. The
gates will be closed, as before, at $50 A. ",
and it is 10 be presumed that the rules will
be more strictly enforced tomorrow than
they were last Sunday. Rev. DeHass will
preach in the forenoon in the afternoon,
st p. NJ, sacramental services will take the
place of the regular sermon, and in the
evening Rev. Ryan will probably preach
one of the fine sermons he is noted for.
The other regular services will be carried
on, especially the prayer meeting, and much
good is expected to be accomplished. Ii
will probably be more difficult to gain ad-
mission into the grove tomorrow without
tickets than il was last Sunday. A word
to the wise is sufficient. 1t would perhaps
also be better for all to be prompt and 10
remember that the gates will be closed at
$50 A. NJ, sun time. 1t has been generally
expected that q larger crowd would be
present tomorrow than on last Sunday, but
If this unfayorable weather continues il
will probably be diminished instead of in
creased. A pleasant day and large and
orderly attendance Is desi red by all.