Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1888-08-21
GOSPEL IN TIE WOODS.
II was Quiet and Peaceful AFTER sum
days Ruthless Crowd.


days Ruthless Crowd.
nv Letter 70 EVENING JOURNAL
BRANDYwrSE SUMMIT. Pa. Aug. 81
The calm quiet Yesterday after the hustle
and rush Of Sunday WINS appreciated by
those who are tenting here. All the
meetings were SHINY attended compared
with the Sunday throngs. The commit
tee like to see crowds. but of all the de-
Sfructive, "dont care crowds that ever
came here, Sundays throng. that are
merely sight-seers or politicians are the
worst They break down fences, break
The handles Of pumps, mash down steps
md do all manner Of Ill possible. This
prt Of crowd has kept the committee
busy all day. One man had to repair the
4eps TO the spring, three others were at
fork on the pumps, and the fence viii
ave to be fixed to-day.
This is the day for visiting the kaolin
aorks and for taking strolls over the
country A party of ten visited the
largest ksolin'works in this neighborhood
this morning and through the kindness
Of the superintendent were weighed md
widually and collectively Their gross
weights was 1850 pounds; rather-hght
weights. but don't you tell them so.
Ii is reported that President Cleveland
will be at Brandywine Summit on Thurs
day. The fact viii draw a crowd no
doubt.
The team which was used as a travelling
-'gin mill1 on Sunday, whose driver was
taken TO Media. Pa, was sent for yester
day. 1t has been taken care Of by the
hostlers. The wagon was a novel speci
men The wheels on one side were
painted red and on the other black. The
red hind wheel was four inches lower than
the black one.
The morning sermon by the Rev.
Harvey Ewing yesterday was one OF in
tense interest and at it's close seven peni-
tents presented themselves at the altar,
and several were converted. There were
two meetings held at 1.90 p ~. one by
the leaders in ST paul's tent. the other
nj the gospel stand. Both were Of special
interest
Rev George d. Watson, d. d., of Flor
ida preached at 8 o'clock to a very atten-
tive audience for about one hour, from
Romans 3, 10 i6 His power TO hold an
audience is very great. A large number
presented themselves for prayer at this
service, which continued until Che bell
announced supper.
Rev. w. L. Avery Of Mt Salem
preached az f.i5 p. m. 20 a large and a.
tentive congregation which was followed
by spirited prayer service. led BY Rev
William Bryan. There were ten seekers
and several conversions at the altar. The
number OF conversions up to date are
shout %. The prayer service did not
cease wl.h the ringing Of the Top. m.
bell
Through the energy Of the camp post
naslC., George L. Stengle, five mails
irrive hnre daily
fishing party, consisting Of Misses
Ida Colt, Ida kilmer Addie and Lille
Saville, Julia Grey, J. Prank Dun Lsavy
of the EVENING JOURNAL, Harvey Hick
man and Mr. Dandy Of philadelphia and
others, started yesterday 10 catch fish in
the Brandywine, but Judging from the
supply Of golden rod, blooming weeds and
wild grass they brought back, IL may be
believed that the fish were not at home
when they called
Miss Alice Se6gwick, while sitting on
rocker on the front stops fell OF on the
rocky ground, hurting herself quite
A fire occurred at the book tent last
evening, The only damage was the burn
me- OF Japanese lantern,
Mr. Morgan, corner Of Circle and Leb.
mon avenues. also uourns the loss Of
ne Of his lanterns. II went up in smoke
Pub 'ey Vandever left camp last even
~ 70 20 TO his place Of business. as his
acati0n Is over.
The Rev. r. Watson left tonight for
cean Grove
There were not many arrivals here yes
terday, but among them were Mr..
Rhoads Of Village Green, Pa Lewis b.
Morrow. William Aurgatroyd. Mrs.
William Spenser and Miss Katie Donohoe
j. E. Saville, Miss Annie Countess and
Miss Minnie Pratt left for Wilmington
The announcement was made for all
that owed the association anything TO
call at tent No. ijl and settle with the
treasurer, as the association wishes 10
settle up as soon as possible
James A. Oliver is able to walk around
a little to-day.
William Talley. who was injured by a
runaway horse on last Friday evening
near his home in Brandywine hundred
has recovered sufficiently to be taken TO
his honir. Mr. Talley was taken to the
mouse Of n r. Benson, at the time
where lie has been attended by Dr. Day