Connecticut western news., 1883-08-29

Ine sermon OaUuruhy 1oieuOOu Dy ICeN w. H. Evans of Lakeville, we under. stand was very able one, bat as we . were unable to be present we cannot give even a short synopsis of it. We did not reach the encampment until the afternoon sermon, preached by Rev D. Mccartney, was nearly concluded. , The words of his text were "Not by . might nor by power, but by the Spirit |. of the living God.' He said, ''empires and nations decay and are not revived, but although the church has sometimes seemed almost dead, it has revived il only goes down to rise again with re- , newed glory" He related Ezekie1's vision of the valley of dry bones, and said ''the reformation in Europe gave another demonstration of the text. He cited the revival under Wesley and Whit field, and Giddeon breaking the yoke of Middian. "The twelve apostles, also an obscure monk of Germany were Gods instruments in carrying forward HIS work. Even the great Saviour was the son of carpenter. It was the preaching of the cross that overthrow the bulwarks of Paganism." He cited the discourage ment and the success of the missiona- ries. The sermon was followed by prayer, and the singing of the 277, hymn, Come Holy Spirit, heavenly dove. with all thy quickening powers. !" The usual prayer meetings followed.
 The synopsis of the Sunday ser mons will be given in our next issue. Our space is already filled this week.
 SERVICES ON SUNDAY.
 "A. M prayer meeting; 9 A. M. love feast; 1O:3O A. M. preaching by Rev J.W. Sellick; 80 P. M. prayer meetings led by Rev. MT. McCutcheon, Rev. w. c. Oliver and Rev. MT. Crawford; 2:S0 P. M. preaching by Rev. John Pegg, Jr. of Danbury, followed by prayer meeting in front of preachers stand; 7:15 P. M. preaching by Rev. 0. B. Ford, followed by the usual prayer meetings.
 MONDAY MORNING SERVICE
 At o'clock A. M. the closing services of the Camp meeting were held in front of the stand. This is always an affecting, and impressive service. At it's conclusion the people commenced departing for home, and by evening the encampment was deserted by all except few cottage owners who will remain few days longer.
 In all probability, before the next Pine Grove Camp Meeting is held, many who were present at this years meeting will have passed to s'that undis- covered country from whose bourn no traveller returns.
 INCIDENTS .
 Thursday evening an intoxicated man came upon the encampment. He was kindly advised by the policemen to leave the premises, but he proposed to do differently, therefore he was given free lodging in the guard house and he de- parted next morning wiser man.
 On Monday, Aug. 20, artist VIII. Van Patten of Great Burlington, Mass. pho tographed the cottages of Messrs Robin son, Adriance, McNeil, Stevens, En- mons, Lent and Deauseau.
 The receipts on Thursday, at the diff erent refreshment stands, were as fol lows: At MT H. H. Coggswell's fruit and confectionery counter, $115. At the oyster house, $61. Ice cream tent $65; Also S25 for soda water. At MT Eugene Roots cigar, candy and small beer counter about $90.
 The names of the policemen from Bridgeport and dates of their arrival at the encampment, are as follows: MT c. Newton, Tuesday; MT H. Lockwood, Wednesday; MT T. w. Stone, Thursday.
 At the prayer meeting, Saturday after noon, minister said, "When return1 to my congregation, I want to be so fill ed with zeal that my people shall say, 'he has been to Camp meeting and been baptised with the Holy Spirit" "
 At the Friday afternoon prayer meet ing, minister related this anecdote A young man who was very jealous christian, had been called 8 crank by some of his acquaintances, therefore he arose in prayer meeting and said CT have been called crank, am crank that always turns one way and that way is toward heaven"
 This anecdote was related at the Sat urday afternoon prayer meeting. A young man who had recently experience religion, was called on to speak in a prayer meeting. He said "I have got religion, and it just fits me" The min ister who related this anecdote remarked |" It could not have been better describ- ed, for religion just fits every man s needs and satisfies the souls longings."
 Rev. J. H. Mitchell of La Grange vile, N. Y., is a very earnest christian worker, and has successfully labored at many of the annual encampments at Pine grove. He could not be present this year. His only daughter, child aged about one year, died Thursday, Aug. 23. Her funeral was on Saturday. His wife is very sick with fever, and many express their sympathy for MT Mitchell in his af1iction and bereave- ment.
 Ye Editor expresses his thanks to the Presiding Elder, A. H. Ferguson; the Chorister, Hon. George W. Robinson,