Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1893-08-27

cept that they were highly recommend
ed. The concerts they gave drew hun
dreds of visitors from Barnesvllie
and nearby towns, and the
Aerial sexteets was voted the best
that ever struck this section. =.
Erastus Wilson, the ''Quiet Observer
Of the PittSbur0 Commercial Gazette
probably gave better satisfaction as
lecturer than any of the other speakers,
yet there were some very hne takers
and some good subjects discussed dur
ing the meetings. Wilson's manner and
speech are purely his own creation ana
one cannot help but enjoy his quaint
savings. Wilson Is A BELMONT COUNTY
BOY aud he still claims old Cap
tina as his home. He acts and
talks on the platform very much
after the way OF Bill Nye. Wilson
is firm. fellow in the every
day walks OF life. He has a desire to
newspaper, and the probability Is that
he will some day have his ambition graf
fled.
Presiding Elder Mills has been the
leading spirit on the grounds for many
years. The reverend gentleman Is
pusher, and, while little inclined to be
bossy, he has many admirable traits ana
will leave this year as the elder or the
district feeling that he has been very
successful in his work. 1t is hoped that
the new Elder will take up the good
work where Mr.. Mills leaves off,
ana keep Epworth Park on
successful basis. Judging by the way
new cottages have been built and by the
sale OF lots there will be many new fam
lies on the grounds next year.
Chaplain McCabe talked to Grand
Army boys yesterday on life in Libby
prison. As the Chaplain had been
there he knew what he was talking
about.
Its deplorable fact, but fact new
ertheIess, that there was a scarcity OF
young men on the grounds this year.
Young and handsome ladies' TO the num-
! Der Of at least one hundred, occupied cot
| tages or visited during the Assembly,
aud there was universal complaint
/ lowing to the stringency Of the times,
| no doubt Of the absence OF the sterner
! sex. 1t is expected this will be RENEE
! died TO some extent next year, as many
| OF the young ladies intend to prepare In
i advance for emergencies OF this nature
HOW TIE MEETING CLOSED.
The day was beautiful and the crowd
| was one OF the largest that has been
! seen here this season. The programme
Of the morning was as usua! devoted TO
PRAYER meetings until 9 o'clock,
when an examination Of the diff
/ fereht classes occurred, and the
awarding Of diplomas The GAINESVILLE
/ City Band arrived about 10 o'clock and
was heartily received. They were bill
| ed for a concert at II o'clock, but ow-
| ing to the failure of their leader to ar
rive on the grounds, it was postponed
until ? o'clock this afternoon. At that
hour a large audience was present.
At 2:3O Chaplain c. C.McCabe address
ed the veterans and Grand Army men,
Alta o'clock the final meeting OF the
session was held, which consisted OF
haudshaking and the saying Of good
byes. After the singing Of the old
familiar hymn, "God be with you
till we meet again, the
final goodbye was said apd a majority
of the attendance parted with only
pleasant recollectons Of the good time
spent at the park and hoping that they
might all be permitted 10 meet again
next year. The attendance numbered
about five thousand people.
The attendance for the entire session
is larger than last Notwithstanding the
fact that the Worlds Fair was expected
to draw vuite number from 1t.
Quite number still remain to enjoy
the cool breeze Of the park.