Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-17

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CANr GROUNDS, Aug Is.
The morning is fine and the sky is clear
Army came pouring in from various places
by each train. Each train brought its quota
As they ascended the hill line was formed,
soldiers and christians Of the various denom-
luJah chorus, accompanied with drum, tam
BOURNE and cornet. Reaching the place of
worship they filed in and a social meeting
began at . A. NJ, led by Capt. Simmons
The regular service at 1890 was also led by
Capt. Simmons, assisted by Capt Dale and
Lieut.. De Voll Lieut.. DE Yoll Of Portland
made the first address. She took up the
question about the Army not being help to
the churches, as the question had been asked
by several on the ground She said she had
corrected returns from the great reformation
at Fall River that out of the 900 converted
there over 200 had joined the churches that
their work was to go into the by-ways and
hedges they meet those who did not go to
church. Occasionally one came from the
church to join them: they always ask for
their letters they had had a few cases where
the pastor refused to give a letter and they
wanting to join the Army, they had taken
them, but the results of their work showed
where they had taken out one of the church
they had put in nine.
Capt Dale dwelt upon the same topic.
Capt. Simmons related how God had helped
them through difficulties, Many testimon-
ials were given.
Rev. Mr. LeLacheur of Portland spoke in
defence of the Army work. Several came to
the alter seeking Christ.
The afternoon was devoted to testimony of
the power of Jesus to save. In the progress
of the meeting the soldiers were fired up by
the appearance of a bass drum for them from
Gardiner.
Capt. Shirley arrived on the O'Clock even
ing train and she at once led lively meeting.
SUNDAY, Aug. 10.
Sunday morning the warriors were up
bright and early and partook of a hallejuah
UTedkldst, I APT. OluDuHs dt tue
head of the table. Many of those occupying
cottages also partook in the feast. At 1890
the grand struggle with the evil one COM
menced under the generalship of Captain
the recesses of the beautiful grove were very
inviting to him who had been stived up in
the city during the week. A large congrega-
ton of people was in sttendance-one of the
most numerous ever seen upon the grounds.
The special train from up river of seven
cars, packed with people, had emptied it's
human freight, AS had also the Della Collins,
and another train and the steamer Wiwurna
people were in attendance. Very many come
out of curiosity, having never seen the blood
washed warriors before. Many Salvationists
were present from Lewiston, Brunswick and
Bath. Capt. Simmons, Happy Jack, Thscher
and Shirley led in prayer, the usual services
following. The maxim urged by Captain
Shirley in her remarks was Love not the
world" Many soldiers testified and volley
BOURNE, organ, drum and cornet were en-
poyed in the musical portion of the service
The latter instrument was not very well
payey and was decided injury to the sing
ing.
At noon the facilities for feeding were Sc
verely taxed by the multitude and about all
the available food on the grounds was de-
voured,
In the afternoon Capt. Shirley again mus
tered her warriors and a meeting of blood
and fire ensued DIR. Roberts spoke in favor
of the army and believed it was the only
means by which a certain class in our cities
could be reached.
At 8 and 4 o'clock p. NJ, those who had
come to the grove for the day departed for
their homes. In the evening further ser
vice. were held by the Army, their customary
tactics being displayed. The regular NJ T.
campmeeting commences Monday evening