Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-08-15

Eauucuult uiust gave III huuiopo'
afternoon sermon an entertaining dis
course by the Rev.. w. y. Tomkinson,
Of Oayp1ont, had "walking in the
Light" for its theme aud | John I, 2
for its text. At $50 p. m. there was
young peoples church, in charge of the
Rev. o. W. Prettymen, and childrens
service, conducted by the Rev. Vaughn
8. Collins, besides holiness inquiry meet
ing, held at Mrs. M. Anna Taggarts tent
by Miss Sharp. The evening sermon,
preached by the Rev. A. 2. Prettyman OF
Bethel. was interesting. His theme,
sThe Gospel the Power of Salvation.
was suggested by the text Romans |, l6.
BRANpYwINE SUMMIT CAMP GROUNDS,
Aug. l4.-The end OF camp.meeting sea.
son is approaching with unwelcome
rapidity, Camp will break on Friday
morning, at s o'clock, when rejoicing for
spiritual blessings will find general ex-
preston and farewells will be said. 1t
will be service of mingled Joy and sor-
row. Simplicity and feryor will be its
chief characteristics, and, to those who
ATTEND, it will prove a memorable and
most interesting occasion. This Is an
attractive spot, and few are anxious to
leave. Despite the abundance Of bad
weather, a delightful time has been had.
While the services have not produced
some expected results, all have been in
teresting, and vast amount of good has
been done. Unusual fervor character
ICED yesterdays exercises, and it is be-
lieved that the services yet to be held
will be still more fervent. Upwards OF
twenty conversions have occurred.
Yesterdays genial weather induced
many people to visit camp during the
afternoon and evening. When the signal
for visitors to depart sounded, rain began
to fall and at this writing the downpour
continues. The grounds are not unpleas-
ant, however, and the inhabitants OF the
village of tents are happy.
AT midnight a physician was sum.
moned to the bedside of Mrs. Sophia
Kienle, who was reported to be seriously
i'll.
During the afternoon Constable Harry
Sharpley served a writ OF foreign attach.
ment upon George w. Pierce of No. 1911
Clayton street, Wilmington, issued by
Squire Shortlidge OF Ooncordville at the
instance of Robert Buck Of Kentmere,
who claimed that Pierce owed him nearly
$40 for groceries purchased at Rock
land about seven years ago. The
writ was served immediately after Pierce
had brought out crowd of visitors from
| Wilmington, and his team, large hack
drawn by two horses, was promptly i'm
| pounded, causing the late passengers
considerable uneasineas about their re-
turn trip. Pieros vigorously began
searching for loan sniff ito liqutiate
the claim, but nobody had the molina.
ton or requisite cash to accommodate
him. Finally he set out for Wilmington
and evidently met with success thers, fol
he returned abont IL o'clock and paid this
long standing debt, when he regained
possession OF the team aud started home
ward With the few visitors who had moi
already departed.
While alighting from hack during
the morning Mrs. James 9arnall, who
carried young child aud large bundle,
made misstep and fell, injuring quite
severely herself and babe.
Evangelist Andrew j. Dolbow, who
created SO much excitement at Pittmau
Grove camp. meeting, was expected to
come here yesterday, bringing with hin
some Of the Pittman Grove fire, b1t q
yet he has not matsrialized and now it Il
unlikely shat he will come. His presence
was requested by the camp officials.
Frequent participation by the Rev. r
Irving Watkins in the services attest
his increasing popularity with the cam
congregation.
W. Keunard Grant conducted praye
service at $50 o. nj, and the Rev. Dr.
Grise was in charge of similar exercise
two hours later.
The morning sermon, an entertainin
discourse by the Rev. ]. I. Van Burks
low, had st. Matthew III, IL for its tea
and 1.-THE Baptism OF the Holy Ghost
for its theme.
After-dinner children's meeting wa
addressed by the Reys. Collins, Jones
Smith and Hudson aud after dinner o0u
secration meeting was conducted by Mi
Lizzie Sharp.
The Rev j. 3. Quigg, who was el
pected to deliver the afternoon sermon
! waived the privilege, 80 that the Re
, George W. Cummings, who could not SIT
over night, might preach. MIR. Our
minsg' remarks described ''Christit
! Growth" and were suggested by the te
/, st. Matthew KIN, 30.
! After-supper question meeting was he
i at Mrs. Tsggart's tent.
q The Rev. Il. Irving Watkins had char
of young peoples church.
a After-supper children's meeting was q
dressed by the Reys. Atkins and Collin
The evening sermon, given by the Re
:, O. W. Prettyman, delighted an auiient
I of about 1900 people. His text W
Amos ~, IL and his theme the commal
"Prepare TO Meet thy God"
One conversion occurred at the pray
y meeting following evening sermon.