Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-08-25
moUSDsyILLE CAMP MEETING.
Yesterdays Religious Exereises-House
Reuts-GseneraI observations.

meeting were the advantages Of the taber
nacle fully realized. Thanks to its shelter
the religious exercises suffered no serioui
interruption, although the day opened in
brisk shower OF rain that moistened the
ground considerably and rendered outdoor
services rather unpleasant. The morning
services were held in the tabernacle, but by
noon the rain was over, and the bright sun
light again flooded the grove with its
cheering beams. Methodist meetings, and
this one in. particular, has the
capacity of suiting itself to all kinds OF
weather and deeming it the best; the only
effect, seemingly, of the beautiful shower
Yesterday was, therefore, to increase the
zeal and ardor in the exercises, and the re-
suit of the meetings yesterday aud to-day
shows its good effects. For the first time dur
ing the progress of the meetings souls have
professed TO be saved, aud this meeting
Certainly can date its fresh impetus from
Tuesday. Yesterday was observed as q
dsy of lasting and prayer for the success
of the meeting, consequently saint and
sinner was on short allowance. Just what
effect the proceeding had on the meeting
probably will never be known:
1t was generally considered a good
measure. Cottage prayer meetings, for
long time past allowed to be neglected,
were Yesterday resumed. All these things,
combined with the decision to continue the
meeting over Sunday, tits presumed, added
their mites, and the meetings OF yesterday
and to-day were certainly the best in actual
work done, as shown by results, that have
been held during this season.
All the sermons preached yesterday and
to-day, with perhaps one exception in that
| Of last night, which was not enjoyed by all
were unusually good. Particularly appre-
ciated was the sermon delivered this morn
ing at 1920 by Rev. Fullerton. IL GER
tainly was powerful sermon IN every
sense of the word and must have done
good. Rev. Harmon preached fine ser
mon at 3 P. NJ, and Rev. DeHaSs at 7:3O,
Both of these sermons were unusually
good and were delivered to large and at
fentiye audiences. The prayer-meetingS,
now a feature of the meeting. were contln-
| ned with much warmth during the day,
and their effect was very noticeable in the
public meetings. They certainly should be
continued. Going from prayer-meetlng
dierctly into church is quite an improve,
ment, as it is enriched by its workings,and
brings more direct results in the pubic ex-
ercises.
Yesterday afternoon the Women's For
eign Missionary Society held its meeting
upon these grounds. 1t was well attended,
and many interesting addresses were deliy-
cred during its continuance. Particularly
so were those delivered by Mrs. Gordon and
Revs. DeHass and Fullerton. The secre-
tary reported the society to be IN very
fourishing condition. and to be doing great
good. The same arrangement concerning
the closing of the gates at $3.50 \. NJ Will De
observed next Sunday, notwithstanding the
tact, that by its practical workings, has
proven itself to be an utter failure. ma
iority of the new board are in favor of
open gates, but they will not control the
management till October. Sad.
All are much pleased with the result OF
the election and with the determination to
hold the meeting over Sunday. The board
ing tent is reported TO be in tiOurishinS
condition and will accommodate all who call
upon it. 1t is giving general satisfaction;
no complaints of any kind being heard
from any of its patrons. :,
The tax collector is abroad in the land,
and all are being called upon TO pay their
annual dues. Under the new arrangement
the tent holders have two methods
of paying for their lots, either
to pay It in the form of an
annual rent and pay it all down at once
and receive therefor 99.year lease. The
lots under this arrangement will average
s.. 50 annual rent, or about $50 for 99-year
lease, according to the situation. Those in
the inside circle are the highest price and
are the most desirable.
This arrangement, if carried out faith
fully, will bring handsome sum into the
Golfers of the Association.
The sum realized in this way is only to
be used in the payment of the present in
dcbtedness of the Association, and in no
case will he used in defraying the ordinary
running expenses of the meeting. Those
taking Il % year lease will not be subje TO
an annual tax, except what may be re-
quired for general improvements. The
annual rent is 9 per cent. of the estimated
value of the lots, which range from two to
three dollars per fronted foot. 1t seems to
be a good arrangement and meets with
general approval. Very little complaint is
being made To the collectors and the tax
levied is being paid rapidly.
Quite an unusual proceeding, for a
Methodist meeting, and particularly for
one at which it is considered hcinOus
sin TO come from distance on Sun
day to worship God, was INDUCED in
here the other day, and has just leaked
out. 1t appears that three gentlemen, in
the election on Tuesday. received all equal
numDeT Oh NOleS. ~ COLuIlllltC "dlNCu
upon them, to persuade two OF them to re-
sign. None were DESTROYS of so doing,
thinking they represented the wishes OF as
many persons upon the grounds as they
had votes. The dilemma thus arising was
decided by casting lots. Think OF it, cast
ing lots at this Methodist campmeeting to
decide who should possess the enviabIc
distinction of being a member of the ASSo-
citation! Strange rs it may seem it wac ac-
tually done, and Mr. Robert Kelly, being in
luck or out of it. rs you prefer, obtained
the honorable position. 1t will still con
tinue to be wrong, however, to sell tickets,
but not TO take them, on Sunday.
Ii has been suggested that hereafter the
tabernacle should be erected in the vacant
space between Simpson avenue and the
road. II this were done the Point" much
frequented by the young OF both sexes
could be used by them without any inter
ference with the meeting, as is now the
case, and moreover the many elegant build
ing siteS on the Point" could be utilized
The lois on the pond are considered by
many TO be the most desirable on the
ground, but as 1t Is now they are useless
Think of it, We members OF the new board.
The order upon the grounds during the
meeting has been remarkable, even for
this ordinary camp meeting. The services
thus far during the meeting Yesterday,
however, a large railroad torpedo was found
in that portion OF the grounds devoted ex-
clusively to horses. 1t is generally sup
posed that some miscreant placed it there IN
the hope that one of the horses would step
on and explode it. and thus a commOtiOn
would have been raised. Fortunately the
the vile purpose miscarried. The torpedo
was powerful enough to have blown OF the
entire hoof of any luckless horse treading
upon it, 1t is thought it was placed there
Sunday, and it is rather remarkable that
10 harm was done by it.
The number of visitors upon the grounds
yesterday and to-day was not so great rs
was expected, but the rest Of the week great
numbers are looked for.
Rev. De Hass is with us now and will re-
main until the close of the meeting. He
will probably preach on Sunday. The good
work is going bravely on, all engaging in
il heartily and good results are confidently
expected.
Misses Jennie Coen and Efie Halsted, OF
the Garden Spot" were added to our at
fractions to-day; also Mrs. l. G. Dillon and
Miss Fannie Smythe. Every train brings
some visitors, aud we are rejoiced when
they come in preat bnrS