Connecticut western news., 1886-09-01

| N1OSCs Ou hLA1NAl aG l 1A0 0IONe, Thursday noon, he was greatly fatigued and was unable to preach until Friday
 Dr J. P. Newman of Washington, D. C., preached powerful and impressive sermon Thursday morning. His sub- ject was "Character." Dr J. NJ. King preached an able sermon Thursday af- ternoon, as did also Dr Hunt in the evening.
 Dr G. w. Grover, pastor of the Con- gregational church at Nashua, N. HI. {, preached an excellent sermon Friday morning. Dr Masden and Dr McGrew preached impressive sermons in the afternoon and evening, respectively. Dr Newman preached again Saturday morning, in response to numerous and repeated requests and as personal fla vor to Presiding Elder Hare. It was announced on Friday that Dr Newman had consented to preach again. He doubtless drew a larger audience than any other preacher Could and he we'll repaid his hearers for the effort and sac- rifice they made to be present. His sub- ject was "The Power of Consecrated Individuality" He selected his text from St John xii. 28-"The Master Is come and calleth for thee." The sermon was the product of a master mind. It was delivered without manuscript, or ! notes, and Dr Newman held his audi ence spell-bound during its delivery. Dr Wyatt preached an impressive ser mon Saturday afternoon. Rev R. Kay of Lagrangeville, N. Y., preached an excellent sermon Saturday evening. Then the gates were closed against the heather world; trees were felled across the road leading to the encampment, and the dwellers there were safely en- trenched, or were practically in state of voluntary siege until Monday morn ing, although occasionally few made a sortie through the underbrush and some infantry were allowed to scale the bar riers around the camp, but cavalry and teams were kept at distance.
 Rev w. A. Mackey of Sheffield preached profound and comprehen- sive sermon Sunday forenoon. Many estimate it as the best sermon preached on the camp ground this year.
 Sacramental service was observed Sunday afternoon. Rev B. A. Roys of Spencertown, N. Y. preached an excel lent sermon Sunday evening.
 Monday morning the self imposed blockade was raised; gates were un- locked, barricades cleared away, and the grounds thrown open again to the public. The weather was threatening yet only slight shower occurred dur ing the day.
 THE CONVENTION
 | The temperance convention of the New York conference temperance socie- ty was held Monday but was slimly at tended, yet excellent speeches and re- marks were made. We are unable to state who delivered the forenoon ad- dresses, but in early portion of the af- ternoon the children's temperance meet ing was held and addressed by Revs s. J. McCutcheon and Stephen Merrett. The conference temperance meeting in the afternoon was addressed by Dr Smith, president of the society, Revs s. J. McCutcheon and V. N. Traver, followed by magnificent address by Dr Corey of Brewsters, N. Y. The speakers in the evening were Revs Robert Hunt and Stephen Merrett Tuesday would pass for rainy day as there were frequent showers. The convention of the w. c. T. U. of the state of Connecticut was we'll attended, for that society are not afraid f.cold water, even when it comes in the form of rain. Addresses were made by Mrs Lathrop of Michigan, Mrs Buell. of the Woman's National society, Miss Green wood and Dr George Lansing Taylor ol Brooklyn, Rev s. B. Forbes of Rock. vile and other celebrated speakers.
 The program for today and tomorrow is as follows: Wednesday, September 1, will be observed as Missionary day-W. F. M. s. In the morning-addresses by Mrs Chandler, Mrs Skidmore Davis and others. Afternoon and evening Parent Missionary society: Dr Fritz gerald, recording secretary, and Dr and Mrs McGrew, returned missionaries will speak.
 On Thursday, September ?, grand Sunday school convention will be held Addresses by Dr J. l.. Hurlbut, associ ate editor Sunday-school books an6 periodicals. Normal lesson, s'The Lord
 Land," by Prof R. s. Holmes of Chau
 tauqua, closing in the evening with al
 address by Dr Hurlbut on ssHow t,
 Read the Bible."
 . NORFOLK.
 Rev J. W. Beach preached Sunday. Rev Mir DePue takes September fo l his vacation