The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-08-04


The camp at Brandywlne Summit Ia
progressing as favorably as could be
expected, although considerable incon-
venience is experienced by the sticky
character of the earth, and the damp
ness which prevails on all sides. The
fact is there Is a little too much rain
for comfort and convenience for those
who dwell In tents ip the midst OF the
yesterday, and the tents generally
will soon be ali occupied. MI. Wood.
row is constantly on the alert to see
that everything goes right, and that
every ono keeps within proper bounds.
The camp was formally opened in
the evening, Rev. l.. E. Barrett being
In charge, and he seemed to be fully
equal to the requirements Of the POSI-
ton.
In the absence of Rev. W. Z. Tom
kinson who failed to keep his appoint
mont, the opening address was made
by Rev. e. l.. Hubbard, who appears
to enjoy the work, Notwithstanding
the gradual encroachments of time.
Going to Europe and bicycle riding
has given him new lease OF life.
The Rev. j. D. C.Hanna discussed In q
ten-minutes' speech the camp meet
ing In relation to our social life," and
he made 1t appear, although there
were some drawbacks, that camp life
was attended with good socially, phys.
ically and morally.
Rev. John France spoke for ten min.
utes VI the camp meeting In relation
Ito tho unBaved," and enlightened all
In regard to their duties and the re.
resting upon them. He
has grown gray in the good cause, and
his admonitions and deductions were
not only timely but correct.
The kind of preaching needed at this
camp meetlngs was fully shown by
Presiding Elder Murray, In elouuently
constructed phrases, and well turned
periods, and 1t was the general YER.
diet that If every preacher talked in
that style few hearers would grow
weary in listening to a sermon an hour
or more In length, and could sit still
even after the dinner bell had rung.
At the close of these addresses a con.
secration meeting was held, after
which the services were closed, and the
tenters felt that duty had been per.
formed, and looked hopefully forward
TO the dawning of another day.
The dampness this morning inter.
lolSu WIN tlle beINlCeS DuL Inpre was q
fair turn out, and President Grlse dl.
rected the services. The following
program was prepared for the occa.
sion;
$50 a. M, prayer meeting, led by
Thomas II. Wilson; $50, prayer meet,
ing led by the Rev. John ID. c. Hanna
10, preaching by Presiding Elder Muir.
ray; 1.S0 ., M, children's meeting, in
charge OF the Rev. Isaac Jewell; $,
preaching by the Rev. s. J. Morris OF
st. Mlchaels, Nd. $50, young peoples
meeting, led by Henry Vlnsfnger OF
Elkton, Md; 7.45, to be supplied.
The Important feature of to-mor
row will be the meeting OF the W0
mans Homo Missionary Society, and
the delivery of an address by Mrs. III,
L. Griffith.
The organ loaned by Samuel II. Bay
lnard, Fifth and Market streets, Is q
splendid instrument, and under the
Isklllful touch will contribute to rem
der the singing more acceptable.
The following namod persons will
constitute the choir this year: Mrs, @
A. Griso, Misses Sallie Hubbard, Lille
ISaville, L. Baker, Mrs. S. A. Mccall
Mrs. II. II. Mcdaniel, Miss.Ida Foulk,
and Frank Mitchell, James A. Oliver
Jr,, Harry McCrea, John I. Alaget
and Joseph Gibson for church service