The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-08-20
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TH.E CAMP MEETING
TODAY THE LAST or rHE sERIgs
oiIateres.ipg Meetings now nPrcgress on
tho Old campEroundsat aioundsyilie.
Yea.srday,s peilsh,tal ssryicss
The Prospect for .hs cisss.
Tie meeting Tuesday night only differ.
ed from those previously held, in that
there was more individual effort on the
part Of the brethren. at the< close 1.-THE
sermon ministers andprofessing Christians
left their places and went through the
audience earnestly pleading with the I'M
converted to give their hearts to God.
Their labors were unsuccessful, as only
two penitents were at the altar,
Yesterday, the ninth day Of themeet-
ing, was all that could be desired inre-
spect 10 the weather. Apleasant breeze
prevailed all day. Many strangers could
be seen in the Park, promenading the
avenues and seated on tho hotel balcony.
Whole families, with their baskets, were
noticed in the Park, partaking OF their
luncheon.
During this week there has been several
private excnrsions 10 the camp from this
| city. The meetings OF the day were all
largely attended, and without any excep-
ton were interesting.
Dir. Davidson had charge Of the ex-
perience meeting in the Tabernacle at
eight o'clock. Upto this time this early
1 morning meeting has lost none Of its in.
terest, aud is admitted by all, saint and
sinner, to be the best service held during
4 the day. Not infrequently does one hear
men and women fix the date Of their con-
version back forty years ago. One yes
Iterday claimed the grace OF God had kept
him for fiity.six years. An old soldier
\ Of the cross remarked 1t was not
equality he wanted now, that was good
enough, it was quantity. he was after,
and also likened himself to powder
magazine, Scratch him and he was of"
To tho young Christians the experiences
oithe aged aged veterans seem 10 carry
with them encouragement.
Rev. B. Json preached TO a large congre-
! CATION in the auditorium at 1880 A. N ,
from the words, Grain up achild in the
way he should go, etc." His remarks
were especially to parents and those who
have the care Of children; that not only
should the children be taught from their
youth up to .slove God and keep his COM
mandments, !" but parents should by their
walk and conversation chow by example
that there is reality in the saving power
Of God.
4 This minister Is the Oldest member Of
the West Virginia Conference now in
active work.
Children's meeting at 1880 P. N. was
one OF the most interesting that has yet
Fbeen held. Addresses were made by Revs.
IAIessrs. Hess and Cotton, and MIs. Cor
don. Of Moundsyille. The name and adj
dress OF each child was handed in, and
these are to be placed in book, so that
Y next year the roll may be called. About
NINETY names were received.
Raw. Mr.. Allemong was the speaker ut
1.-The 5 O'Clock service. HisremarGs were
Especially devoted to the duty and priyi,i
|lese OF Christian people as to personal
work among their unconyerted friends.
Tho closest attention was paid to the speak
or during the delivery OF his remarks.
The tabernacle was crowded at the
young peoples meeting at six o'clock last
evening.
Rev. j. Fl. Hess had charge Of the
meeting and was assisted by Rsv. Spencer
King, Hon. G. w. Atkinson and others.
Three persons bowed at the altar for pray
ora. - b
with the exeeptionof Sunday night, tho
auditorium ;held the largest audience yet
sathered at "a night service. Rev. DR.,
fGpieerafI arrived yesterday evening, and
i last nirht preached 10 this large audience,
4 tak;ng "a his subject. "The Duty Of De.
eision for Cod, TO cay the sermon
nroyea affective is putting It mildly. An
altar service followed, which was one OF
creat mower. and at 10 p. N. was sill in
Sroeress, seven persons being at the altar
4 for PRAYERS.
The camp choir was photographed yes
tertlay afternoon by the resident photo
grnpher. Under toe direction OF ]. NJ.
/ Richards. the choir has given Splendid
4 music this year. Miss Stella Martin has
ts. "A. I. Wade, Prof.. Crago. William,
Busby, w. A. Wilson, James Bodley, jr,
! ana; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Luke were on the
ground Yesterday.
To-day, the last day. Of the meeting,
will be the NEST interesting Of any yet
as a gentleman expressed it, ITO take the
camp for God" ~, i,
The annual walk around. ~ the chill
dren OF the camp ground %ill taks place
command, Of the children: inc me o. o.
march viii De through tne!encamPI1neint 10
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