Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1892-08-11
ONLY ONE DAY MORE.
The Brandywine Camp About
to Close Until Next Year.
To-DAY's INTERESTING SERVICES.

Beautiful Day Enlivens Many of the
Cottagers and Consequently the Meet
ings Have Better Attendance-A Few
More visitors Present Than on the Day
Before.
staff Correspondence Evening Journal.
BRANDYwINE SUMMIT Aug Ito
day was another quiet day in the camp
The sun was very warm but a zephyr
blew through the grove all day, making
the weather all that could be desired
The thermometer registered as high as
95 degrees. There were a few more
visitors yesterday than the day before,
although the number was small in com
parison to former years
The grounds have been kept in very
good condition by Superintendent Nc
Cormick, and If he is reelected TO his
position the grounds will bear a differ
ent look mt the opening of next years
work
The services were just as beneficial as
they have always been, and many new
faces were seen that have not been no
ticed here during the camp Many old
farmers who had served God while they
titled the soil remembered again when
ed to 90 again and wait upon the Lord
And 80 they came with their families and
children, yesterday and to-day.
AT the early morning meeting for
prayers, Lewis Maxwell led. Experiences
followed shouts and songs The meet
was Of much interest and was enjoyed by
every one present.
Rev. William l.. Tompkinson led the
u
ing. Prayers, experiences and singing
was the order of this meeting also
The regular morning preaching service
was under the care of Rev. D. II. Cork
ran and was one of the best sermons
heard on the grounds
Brother jewell Again with the Children.
The children's meeting was again led
by Rev. Isaac Jewell and the children
enjoyed his talk very much Quite a
number of the larger folks We're also
present. AT o'clock the preaching ser
vice was called to order by the sounding
of the bell. and after singing and prayer
Rev. c. H. Kershaw preached.
The Epworth League meeting was
held by Rev Mr.. Prettyman. The meet
ing was another good one as have been
all the former ones.
The evening sermon was delivered by
Rev. c. w. Prettyman, of Paramount.
Camp Notes.
More people were preparing to move
from camp yesterday.
The hackmen report trade somewhat
brisker to-day than yesterday
Edward Watson, the well known
grocer, was seen on the avenues to-day.
Mrs. Laura Weldin, whose parents are
on the grounds paid a visit to them yes
terday and will remain with them until
camp closes
Lewis Pyle and Thomas Kenney gave
picnic TO their friends at camp At Bir-
mingham park during the day.
Professor Roberts was on the grounds
yesterday.
The Christian Endeavor Society of st.
pauls NJ. r. Church came out to the
camp yesterday.
Mrs. Melville Gambrill was seen on the
grounds to-day
Walter Joseph and wife were among
the visitors yesterday
Rev. A. p. Prettyman returned to his
home in Delaware City yesterday.
Miss Annie Jacobs was on the grounds
to-day.
Henry Bradford arrived on the grounds
yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs A. Wood were seen stroll
ing down the avenues as also was Fred.
! Pierce
Rev. DR. Hubbard's being called away
during the day TO marry a couple. wa:
the cause OF his being unable to lead the
! g. 30 p. m. meeting.
Mrs. Anna Taggart gave q reception "a
her many friends last night.