Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-07-27

nifcant objects. Stanley was also quoted
rs claiming that certain race of dwarfs in
the jungles of Africa never prayed. DR..
! Oldham wagered that if a thorough investi-
CATION were made the explorers state
ments would be disproved. The sermon
was very instructive, and attentively
listened to by large audience.
In the evening DR.. Wilson occupied the
pulpit. His subject was "Whose I Am
and Whom 1 Serve" These were the words
Paul used on the ship Alexandria, when
they were overtaken by a storm and were in
danger of sinking. The Doctor tried to
show how a Christian knows whether he is
saved or not. He illustrated the subject by
an example. A man sells a house to an
other. The new owner knows the house be-
longs to him, because he is on the inside
and the former tenant on the outside. In a
similar manner the Christian surrenders
himself to God. His will becomes the will
of Christ, and He dwelis within him.
The morning service was conducted by
the Rev. J. T. Satchell. His subject was,
'The Love of Christ Constraineth Us.
INTERRUPTED BY RAIN.
During his sermon the rain commenced
to fall, and he had to stop for about 10
minutes. The choir sang during the storm,
and nobody left the auditorium. The
Doctor made a good impression. His de-
livery is pleasing and his argument con-
vincing. The annual meeting of the asso-
citation will be held on the camp ground
this afternoon at O'Clock. The association
is managed by board of % members. John
Ramsey at present is acting chairman. Mr..
Sampson was elected president, but
he found his business required
the most of his time, and he
retired. 1t is expected that the board will
be reelected with one or two exceptions.
As the positions are honorary there is no
rivalry for place, and the best of feeling
prevails. Taking everything into considera-
tion the association is fourishing. Secre-
tary John Stewart, who is a very affable
gentleman, said it was the intention to
build new auditorium during the year.
The necessity for such a building was dem
onstrated during the rain yesterday. The
water poured down on the canvass roof and
drowned the voice of the speaker The
wings on the side are a little dilapidated,
and could stand a little renewal.
Mr.. Stewart said he didn't know what
it would cost. That part of the transaction
will depend on the discretion of the board.
The grounds are mortgaged for about 50 500,
which is being gradually reduced. Alto
gether he was very much pleased with the
1.-TWO wears ago." continued Mr. Stewart,
''the charge of 10 cents admission to the
ground was abolished. We believe in
opening the place to the public free of cost.
The organization is not money-making
scheme. l think, however, that we had
larger crowds before the admission fee was
abolished than we have now. The order
has always been good, and we never had an
arrest on the grounds.
DON'T NEED A POLICEMAN.
''We do not even employ a policeman
Of course, country people will get up dur
ing sermon and walk out. This is an an
noying feature, but they are used to it, and
We can't complain. We are fortunate in
having only good and orderly people in at
tendance. All the cottages but a few are
taken by families who will spend the sum-
mer here. The campmeeting will last ten
days, and after that there will be preaching
and Sunday School every Sabbath for the
benefit of the residents. During the mill
tary encampment at Arnolds Grove a con-
cert will be given on the grounds for the
of the cottagers We usually
do something of this kind every summer to
make life pleasant for them"
During the last year some Improvements
have been made on the ground. The hotel
was repaired and new boardwalks were laid.
1t is difficult matter to keep the walks in
condition. They are built on the slopes of
the hills, and the water soon rots the wood.
Edward McCabe is the same
genial hustler he always was, and nothing
pleases him more than to look after the
welfare of the reporters. An innovation
was also made looking to the comfort of the
ministers while on the ground The ladies
have furnished a cottage for their use, and
it is much appreciated by the gospel dis
pensers.
INTEREST IN ATHLETICS.
The athletic association is in better shape
than it has been since the opening of the
camp. A number Of college boys are liv-
ing in the cottages and they take consider
able interest in outdoor sports. A new
baseball ground has been rented and leveled
on the top of the hill The camp boasts of
baseball club that is a terror to the local
teams. Three tennis courts have also been
made. The young ladies enjoy the game,
and anv afternoon a party of them may be
seen playing tennis.
The hotel is good enough for so cents q
meal The people in charge are kind-heart-
ed and well meaning. A gentleman yester-
dav had an experience while eating his
dinner which made him laugh heartily after
ward. A tempting pitcher of milk at q
distance suddenly lost much of its charm
for him by the presence of a fly swimming
on the surface.
'Will you kindly remove the foater," he
said to the girl in waiting.
1.-The what? don't understand" she re-
piled.
"The insect" he answered, blandly.
'tAh, you mean the fly. Certainly. Let
me have your fork, - and she suited the ac-
ton TO the words. The fly was soon dangling
on the end of the prongs, and the maid,
with a self-satisfed air, returned the fork
to the guest With slight faintness he
waited until the young lady turned her
back, not wishing to hurt her feelings, and
then he dived across the table and got an
other The dinner was resumed and finished
without further interruption.
THE PROGRAMME FOR THE WEEK.
During the week the feature will be
chiIdren's day on Thursday. In the morn
ing addresses will be made by Rev. Dr.
Miles, Mrs. Anna De Knight Robinson,
from the Indian reservation, and others. At
2:3O in the afternoon will be the children's
Jubilee. and an entertainment will be given
by the little folks of Valley Camp. In the
evening Rev. c. NJ Miller, of Burmah, will
deliver lecture.
THE FIRST VICTIM IN HOOK.