News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1885-08-27
Temperance Camp Meeting.


some additions made. The annual Meth
odist meetings, which closed with the
services Tuesday morning, was immedi-
ately followed by the temperance meet
ings, which opened in the afternoon. At
2 p. m. the first service was opened with
President Rev. w. J. johnson, of Spring
field, in charge. A fine choir directed
by Rev. A. w. Ford, of Georgia, with
Miss Fannie Mex enzie, of Monroe, n.
Y, as organist, and Miss Mott, of Al
burgh, cornet accompanist, was present.
Several officers of the association, cler-
gymen of the M. E. district, were also
on the platform. The choir opened by
singing 20 bless the Lord" and 'March-
ing Onward" A very earnest prayer
was offered by Rev. Mr.. Putfer, OF Cal
ais. President Johnson made DrleI re-
marks of welcome to the large audience
present, stating the purpose for whlch
the session was met, and was meeting
year after year, urging the hearty coop
Grafton of the citizens of Vermont; say
ing that the association was met, not as
third party men, as st. Johns men, Blaine
men, or to represent any political factloh'
but to promote and work for the best IN
terests of the temperance cause. Rev.
ID. B. Mckenzie. of Moores, n. Y, was
then introduced as the speaker of the al
ternoon. Mr.. Mckenzie, who was
Presidential elector on the st. johns
ticket in the State of New YOrk, made
the most radical appeal for the third par
ty cause that was made during the series
of meetings, and despite the fact that
many may disagree with him in some OF
his views, they can but admire his ear
nestness and zeal in the work, and his
firm faith in the future outcome OF ma
tional affairs of the liquor question.
Following the address Jesus Saves was
rendered by the choir, and the benedic-
ton was pronounced by Rev. w. I'll.
Hyde. of Berkshire. Tuesday evenings
service was opened by a song service.
The regular o'clock meeting was opened
by the choir singing 'Tell it out" A
very large evening audience was present.
The opening prayer was made by Kew.
Clark Wedgworth, of bakersfield. The
song ''Redeemed'' was sung and Presi-
dent johnson introduced Rev. DR.. H.
A. Cooke, late pastor of the Seamen'S
Bethel, Boston, who presented a candid
talk on temperance in the line of general
reform, and the need of personal work
and interest. With singing and the ben
ediction the first days services were
brought to a successful close.
Wednesday, the second day, came with
continued pleasant weather and good
attendance, and good order was observed,
except at the railroad station. where
considerable annoyance and trouble was
caused by people crowding on to the
platform. The officers had been notified
by the railroad company to have the plat
form cleared upon the arrival of every
train. The officers found it quite diff
cult to enforce this order and two or
three men had to be arrested. A large
number of excursionists arrived on the
several trains and the day spent pleasant
ly by all. At $50 temperance prayer
meeting was held, with Rev. Mr.. Bax-
endale, of Johnson, in charge. The reg
ular service at 1890 a. 10. was opened by
singing Arise and shine," and "March-
ing onward" by the choir, and an ear
nest prayer by Rev. j. E. Knapp, of
Chelsea. President johnson then made
few remarks, introducing MIR. F. M.
sBradley, of Washington, D. c., who de-
livered stirring and practical address,
the advertised speaker of the morning
not being present. Mr.. Bradley is prom
inent ''Sons of Temperance" man, and
an active and influential member of the
church in Washington, of which Presi-
ton followed with a solo, and the choir
rendered 1--WE shall know" when DR..
Stiles pronounced the benediction. The
regular afternoon service at 2 p. IN. was
preceded by prayer meeting and SER
vices. President johnson made pleas
ing remarks in opening and presented
Rev. DIR. Steele, chaplain of the House
of Refuge in New York City, who deliv-
cred an able and interesting address,
which was we'll received by the large au
dience of the afternoon. The evening
service was preceded by song service,
as usual, and an earnest prayer by Rev.
n. w. Wilder, of Essex. In the tenn
porary absence of the President. Rev.
Richard Morgan was in the chair, and
following the singing of Redeemed by
the choir, he introduced as the speaker
of the evening Rev. DIR. Bolton, of the
Temple street NJ. E. church, Boston,
Mass, who was here and left such favor
able impressions last year. DR.. Bottoms
address was a very practical talk upon
temperance, opened by stating some of
his experiences in Boston, and making
feeling and touching appeals for the
young men of the country. With sing
ing and a benediction the second days
proceedings were brought to close.
The early morning Thursday was quite
disagreeable and chilly on the grounds,
anu IlC al COOI oil IiiO bog
The attendance was large, there being in
the vicinity of three thousand presen i'll
the afternoon. The opening service of
the day was at $50 a. M, when was held
an interesting temperance love feast be-
fore the stand, with Rev. Mr.. Folsom. of
Fairfax, in charge. w. L. Pearl, of st.
Johnsbury, occupied several minu ties in
practical temperance talk. The reg
ular service at 1870 a. m. was opened
with prayer by Rev. j. r. Bartlett, of
Middlesex. DIR. Bottoms new book.
"Songs of the Soul" was used at the
morning service, the choir renderin g
several selections, and DIR. Bolton sang
as solo, LAS thy day, thy strength
shall be, and the Revs. Morgan and Ford
sung as duet ''I'm child of King"
Rev. Mr.. Horn, of Chelsea, Mass, the ex-
pected speaker of the morning, was de-
tanned at home by sickness in his family,
and DIR. Bolton was presented, who
delivered his second address, which was
full of interest. At p. M. annual bust
ness meeting of the association was held,
with Rev. w. J. Johnson, President. in
the chair. The reports of the Secretary,
Rev. G. l.. Story, and the Treasurer, G.
w. Wyman, were read and accepted.