Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1891-07-13
BURR,s MILLS CAMP MEETING.
The Sessions to Commence There To-mor-
row-The Progrnmme.


row-The Programme.
BURR's MILLS, July 12.-The folks In
camp are expecting big week on the
grounds beginning Tuesday, the day
set for the opening of the Epworth
Park Assembly, which will be In session
in two weeks.
The idea Of holding summer assem-
bly, was happy idea. The success OF
the venture will rest with the people.
If the attendance is large better pro-
gramme will be arranged for next sea-
son.
The effort of the projectors is to solve
the problem of happily uniting pront
and recreation and filling vacation
with intelligent and spiritual oenen-
cence.'
There will be lectures, concerts and
entertainments, along with the various
lines of study, arranged on the pro-
gramme. To those longing for a
wider range of knowledge, and who by
force of circumstances are denied much
time for study, the Epworth Park
Assembly offers boon that should be
taken advantage OF.
The camp grounds are beautifully
situated and easily accessible; are ~
miles from Bellaire and miles from
Evansville, and on the c. o. division OF
the b. & o. The place is naturally
located for retreat, and very little
effort on the part of the managers OF
The grounds would make them the finest
inland resort in this part Of the coun-
try. The large auditorium that has
inst been completed is a substantial
structure and convenient shelter from
the rains.
There have a been a number OF new
arrivals on the grounds during the last
several days. Some have come to camp,
while others have taken quarters at the
boarding tent. When the hotel becomes
crowded sleeping accommodations Will
be provided in cottages, and the taber-
nacle will be used for the same purpose,
if necessary. The admission for the
season of two weeks will be 81. For
this nominal sum an opportunity is given
TO hear lectures and entertainments,
which, under ordinary circumstances
cost from % to rs cents each.
Along with the other interesting
things promised the Assembly has
arranged three special days. The
first big day will be on Saturday, July
18th. at which time all the q. A. K
boys are expected to turn out. Gen. w.
II. Gibson and Gen. A. M. Warren
Commander of the Department OF Ohio
and other prominent old soldiers will be
present to make addresses. A giftec
lady speaker will be present in the In
tarest- ST, the. w. 4. Corps Thursday
League Day" Young Peoples Societies
from all this section of Ohio are ex
pected on this date. Mr.. Cornell, o.
Cleveland, aud other workers will bt
on hand to instruct In Christian work
among the young people.
pioneer Day" occurs on July 2Sth
! This day will be given over TO the ole
people. Hon. A. T. McKelvey anC
State Senator Nichols will address thu
assemblage at the time. Invitations
have been extended to the candidates
! for Governor and Hon. A. j. Pearson,
NJ. c.
The programme as arranged provides
for day of rest on Sunday. No attrac
There will be no excursions but admit.
lance will be allowed those who come tC
preaching on that day.
The Il. 81 o. Will give excursion rates
during the meeting and on the special
days very low rate will be given those
who desire to visit the camp.
During the assembly there will be a
class to study the New Testament. Dean
A. A. Wright will conduct the class.
The Ministers Institute, under the di-
rection Of Rev. A. A. Wright, will prove
specially beneficial to young ministers.
No fee will be charged. Papers not ex-
ceeding twenty minutes in length, will
be read each morning and discussed.
Glasses in Art will be one Of the feat
ureS of the programme. Glasses will be
formed in oil painting, crayon work,
Sketching and technical drawing.
VIM. Buchannon, Ph.D., will conduct
the class in Elocution. A fee OF So will
be charged each member.
The Sunday School Normal Glass will
be in charge of Rev. c. E. Manchester.
Helpful lessons on the bible and methods
of introduction applicable to Sunday
School work will be taken up.
A class for boys and girls, to be known
as Young Travellers Glass" will be
conducted by Miss AIDA Fowler.
Rev. A. A. Willets, the celebrated
lecturer will give Sunshine" on We'd
nesday at 1880 p. m. On Thursday
evening the subject of his lecture will
be 1.-THE Model Wife" Mr.. Willets is
well known and should prove draw
ing attraction.