Middletown transcript., 1893-08-26

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&k2M OF Its existence, i
yzf<@ Just now touching
* z6N> the heighth Of hel
49, season. The in.
- creased interest
1A-SS and phenominal
&ENMy growth Is marvel
" 4g, to all who come
here. The indica.
tions are now, that the attendance Of 'es
will surpass any proceeding season. The
Columbian Fair and financial stringency
has had no perceptable effect in depicting
the numbers coming here. The cottages and
hotels are filing up to their full capacity,
and within the next twenty-four hours
every available place Of entertainment will
Be occupied, and those who have made
arrangements before coming win be the
fortunate ones.
The development Of the natural resour
ces and liberal outlay of money in provid-
ing for The comfort of visitors makes this
the most attractive place along the coast.
and center of interest second to no other
in all our land. Each year the numbers
increase, and the indications point to this
as the popular resort for the religiousIy in
clined for all time to come
After the holding Of conventions, insti-
tutes, and schools of various sorts, for the
mental and moral help the thousands who
have been here during the season.
The twenty fourth annual camp meeting
began Tuesday. To those who attended
the first service on these grounds, the
change since then can scarcely be realized.
Rev. Bishop Walden preached the opening
sermon to one Of the largest congregation
usually gathered in this place. The i'm
mense auditorium was crowded to its fullest
capacity, while the platform was filed with
distinguished ministers from all parts OF
this. and many from foreign counties.
The Bishop selected his text from Romans.
VIII, 2S. s.And We Know That All Things
Work Together for Good to Them That
Love God. The leading thought of the
discourse was God discriminates among
individuals on the basis Of character The
plan of salvation was ordained to help
ma n hbtffiisii character and such builders are
the recipients of this promise. The sermon
was strong. logical and convincing. The
following programme Of daily services
during the camp meeting will indicate
the religious work to be accomplished, and
the opportunities offered for work on the
various lines of christian effort:
Conservation Meeting in Tabernacle, Rev.
R. ]. Andrews. D. d leader, Ga to 6.45 d. M
Family Deyotions, Auditorium. 6.45 to
700 a. m, led by DR.. Stokes,
Holiness Meeting. Tabernacle, Mrs
Palmer, 900 a. m.
Young Peoples Meeting, Temple, Rev. G
Fl. Yatman and F. B. Hoagland, 900 a M
Helping Hand, Thornley, Chapel, Rev. r
s. Andeews, ID. d., 900 a. nj.
Public Services. Auditorium, 1890 q. m
800 and 7.so p. m.
Mrs. Lizzie Smiths Meeting, Tabernacle
1.30 p. m,
Mothers Meeting. Young Peoples Tenn.
pie, Mrs. Wheeler, zoo p. m.
Children's Meeting. Temple Mrs Grace
Weiser Davis. 4 80 p. IN.
Twilight Service, Temple. Rev. G. H,
Yatman and F. B. Hoagland, $50 p. nj.
The fraternal spirit seen in the hearty
cooper ation of christians of all denomina-
tions. is commendgble in the highest de-
gree. It is difficult to discern denomina-
tional lines, So intent are all in saving
seuls and helping christians into the most
satisfactory experience.
One thing that impresses the mind Of all
who visit here is the strict observance Of
Sabbath. This is the one spot IN all our
land undisturbed on this holy day; the
world is shut out, and the christian senti-
ment of these thousands Is in no way
offended by the goddess Sabbath desecrator.
aud demonstrates the possibility of main
tanning the sanctity of the Lords day,
under proper rules and sensible. manage
ment, as it has been done here for nearly
twenty-five years. The restrictions. the
pressure of which have been so severely
criticized, receive the hearty endorsement
of the thousands who are here for rest,
religious help and the, highest social en-
joyment.
The new auditorium, the plans for which
are completed, viii be begun at the close Of
the ten days service now being held. $4s 900
have been raised and an additional $1,000
wilIbe secured, which will make the esti-
mated amount for the building. The first
story will be constructed of brown stone,
with beautiful front facing the sea Of the
same material. The seating will be in
amphitheater style to accommodate 1900
persous. acoustically arranged SO that all
may hear the speaker without difficulty.
The many friends Of DR.. Stokes will
learn with pleasure, that his health has
been fully restored, and the hearty endorse.
ment given him, in the gifts made for the
new auditorium, has greatly encouraged
him, as he accepts it as complete vindi-
cation Of his policy and methods in the
management of all the tempofalities as
we'll as the religious services Of this great
and growing city.
The Delaware Villa IS well flied with
guests congenial, social and religious. The
management receives the highest praise.
from. friends ana sEsaHgefa. The proprie-
tors have bsen eompslIed 10 secure rooms
outsE fof many ubo desired to- be
1Is1s6Ined ~ them With strong
desire thsf 70 ernployes, n kefou and
alI III kS4uy rt4deis of a