Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-08-17
STATE TEMPERANCE CAMPMEET-
ING.
Opening of the Meeting nj Morrisviile
Notwithstanding about the


Opening OF the Meeting nj Morrisvhit
Notwithstanding about tho
| Grounds.
The State Temperance Campmeeting open
cd at Morrisville Tuesday, on the ground:
of the Morrisville camp ground association
The grounds are in the Miles woods OIL
sugar orchard, on high bluff on the north
side of the Lamoillc liver, on the western
extremity Of the so-called Morristown plain,
which extends eastcrly about a mile and
terminates in Shaw wood, where the Spirit.
uaists and Adventists have often held their
campmeetings. The st. Johnsbury and Lake
Champlain railroad runs along the southern
border, for the most part on the brink OF the
| bluff, and lands its passengers and freight
directly upon the ground. The platform of
| the railroad is about 100 feet long, with a
widened and covered section in the centre
80 feet long. From this landing to the
circle of tents is only few PAGES, and the
walk is always dry. The soil is a sandy
loan with gravelly subsoil, and can not be
muddy, and IL is never bad walking from the
platform to the tents. The soil of the whole
ground is the same. The ground isl bcauti-
ful grove of about fifteen acres of magnificent
old sugar NAPLES, iuterspcrscd with some
fine old hcmlocks and an occasional spruce
so tall that when within the grove one can
easily fancy ones self in "boundlcss con-
tinuity of shade" The distance from the
depot at Morrisvillc to the railroad landing
is Just a mile, and from the depot at Hyde
park a half-mile further. II is also equally
easy of access by ordinary roads from about
every direction. Between this wood and
the Shaw wood, on the same plateau, aud
adjacent to the first, is the beautiful ground
of the Lamollle Valley FAIR Ground COM
pany. nerc are extensive accommodations
for horses and we understand MIR ID. ID.
Fellows will have charge of the booihs, aid
will feed and protect teams for II moderate
compensation. The accommodations on the
grounds have recently hecn very much en-
argcd and improved under the supe in
tendtnce of Rev. Mcssrs. Bell of Morrlsvlllc,
and Story Of lily dcpark, aud a survey of the
work couvinces one that they have made the
best use of the means at their disposal. The
ground within the circle of tents has lceu
graded, and new seltces sufficient for seating
1000 to 2U0O people added. Several rev
cottages have been erected. The dining
room and restaurant has been enlarged and
now has seating capacity of 100. Convcn-
tent and neat reCtsses have been constructed
and there has been a general 'sprucin9 up, y
which will be very noticeable to old
frequenters, and add much to the comfort and
pleasure of strangers. Upon the whole, the
place is very beautiful of ITSELF has pleasant
surroundings on all sides; is very convenient
Ut access, and the views of scenery from its
immediate vicinity are both grand and
beautiful.
Immediately after the close of the tenn
perance convention on the 18th, the Method
lists will commence on the 17lh their annual
IN n a
more, The indications point TO large
assemblage at the temperance meetings and
should the weather prove fine, those who
come and are capable of enjoying nature
must be made glad.
"Thc groves were Coils first temples, -
and here is temple worthy its architect.
MoRIIsyIbLE, Vt, Aug. l4.-The Safe
Temperance campmeeting opened here 10.
day, on the grounds Of The Morrisville camp
ground association. Tuesday morning open
cd with clear skies and cool air after the
rain Of Monday night. The morning found
many completing tenting arrangements on
the camp ground. The forenoon was spent
in arranging camp equipage, etc. The trains
arrive and leave the grounds as follows
Passenger trains from the West arrive al
IL: 10 and 1875 p. N. aud from the East at
ll:30 II. M, 5:4S and 9:25 p. In. Trains
leave for the West at 1l:30 u. M, and 5:45
p. nj. For the East at n. NJ, 1915 p. III
and 7;3C p. m. These trains brought t
good number from different parts of the
State, Methodist elergymen predomnating
IN the line OF temperance workers. Several
additions were made during the day to the
already large circle of tents and cottages, and
the grounds present tidy appearance.
AT 2p. m. the first public meeting was
held. A good number gathered in front Of
the speakers stand, upon the bel: bcing rung
by Rev. w. j. johnson, of Waterbury
president Of the association. The president an
nounced that Rev. 5. w Clemens, Of New York
state, who was expected to address the au
dience at this time, had not got around ant
had not been heard from, and for this reason
the time would be taken up by several speak
ers. A good choir is IN attendance, uudel
the direction of Mr.. Bartlett, of Barre
The meeting was opened by "Brlug
ing the Sheavcs," rendered by the
choir, which was followed by prayer by
Rev. N. w. Wilder of Essex. Another
piece by the choir, "On Christ the SOllt
Rock Staud," and President johnson pres
entcd Rev. w. ii. IL, de Of Berkshire, whit
occupied a few minutes, speaking of the rela
| lions OF the church to the temperance cause.
Rev. Clark Wedgeworlh of Bakersfield wa:
then introduced aud spoke at some length
especially concerning his connection with thu
temperance work Of this vicinity last year
| The Hon. Rev. ID. w. ii. Clark Of Euos
burgh was theu called on and delivered
few timely remarks which was well received
by those present. Following Mr.. Clark
speech CAME selection by the choir, "MarcLi
ing Onward" The Rev. +. ii. Porte
OF Swanton followed with statistic
aud accompanying remarks. Rev.
Donaldson Of Johnson made fe,
especially interesting remarks follow
ed ny selection by the choir, whe
Presiding Elder Richard Morgan OF the 81
Albans district was called on and IT
Ispondcd in n happy manner. The aftel
noon meeting. lasting nearly two hours, WI
closed by singing and benedcti0n.
The day passsi very pleasantly on I'll
grounds.
| Tuesday Evening.
After the choir had rendered several scle,
tions and stirring prayer had been oifere
by Rev. ID. p. Bragg OF Grand Isle, Rev. /
A. Spencer was introduced and gave an n,
dress, taking for his topic the Importance {
right dominant sentiment The followir
is but very brief abstract of his remarks
We are social in our naturcs-creatures
sympathies, affections, etc, and the averas
man is controlled by the dominant sentime
called public opinion, which is largely d
termned by n few persons in every comm
nifty. The millennium for which We labor W
, be when the State and National Governmel
refuse to be partners in this traffic In order
bring this about, we must preach and pra
tice To- al abstinence, including lighter drink
If a boy is ruiued ii makes no dilleren
whether it was caused by cider or somethiI
stronger. Hence we must have DONNA
sentiment that will not compromise with Il
!, evil.
a In securing this sentiment the speal