Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-26
Plainville Camp Meeting.
Splendid Weather-A Large Number
 Atten9ance-Annua Meeting.

Splendid Weather-A Large Number In Attendance-AnnuaI Meeting. The weather is clear and fine, and the early
 trains brought large addition to the previ- ous number at the encampment It was 8 curiosity to see the many private teams, doublv and single, in great variety of ve- hicles coming in in the morning, loaded with people from the surrounding towns. It was said by those who have been on the ground yearly from it's establishment that the con- gregation Thursday was as large as has ever been present on any week day.
 The presiding elder was called away Thurs day on account of serious accident which had befallen his brother, who resides in Bethel he was expected back yesterday. During his absence Rev. A. c. Eggleston, of Bristol, acted as presiding officer, assisted by 1 Rev. c. B. Ford, of Waterbury.
 The morning sermon Thursday was by Rev. Mir. Wyatt, of Middletown. The ser- l mon of great ability. and delivered ! very effectively and commanded the close at
 tention of the large congregation present. Rev. c. B. Ford, of Waterbury, interested
 the very large congregation in the afternoon by an excellent and practical discourse. l The evening sermon was by the Rev. Mir Brown, formerly connected with western conference, and judging by the hearty amens l his sermon was greatly enjoyed.
 ! Saturday morning the usual camp meeting ! love feast will be held. This is always looked l forward to with great interest. The meeting
 will close on Saturday.
 1 ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ASSOCIATION. 1 On Wednesday the annual meeting of the
 association was held The association is com l posed of the preachers of the district anC l one layman from each charge. The meeting
 was well attended and the utmost har
 mony prevailed. Norman Smith, oi
 Hartford, president of the association l presided, and prayer was offered by Rev George L. Thompson. The treasurer, Nor 1 man Smith, submitted his report, which was very full in detail MT. Smith has been the | citation, and has every deed and bill that has been paid to the present time. The report was accepted and vote of thanks passed unanimously recognizing the valuable and l constant service of MT. Smith, @who is botE l president and treasurer. The secretary, Johr l M Parker, was also included in the appre | ciative resolutions passed by the association The following persons were unanimously | elected for trustees for the ensuing year ! Norman Smith, Hartford; Rev. George A Hubbell, New Haven Rev. Joseph Toy l Simsbury John M Parker, Hartford; Johr ! Windsor; Charles A. Baldwin, New Haven ] M. W. Terrell, Middleield; John W. Osborn Birmingham; Chauncey Buckley, Meriden
 William Manchester, Plainville; William F l Dann New Haven.
 After pretty full interchange of views ir l regard to holding the next camp meeting l over the Sabbath, it was unanimously voted not to hold it over Sunday. While many
 Christian people would very much enjoy tht
 services through the Sabbath on the encamp
 ment, there are many who feel that it would
 draw large number who would disturb tho quiet of various villages in the vicinity anc | tend to Sabbath dissertation. Hence the ac
 tion of the meeting gives no uncertain sount
 on the question of good order and observa ! tion of the Sabbath.
 The new board of trustees organized by
 the election of Norman Smith as president
 Joseph Toy vice president, John M. Parke
 secretary, and Norman Smith treasurer.