Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-08-23
AT EPWORTH PARK.

EPwoRTH PARK, BETHESDA, August
22.-The ninth day OF the Epworth AS
sembly has proven to be one Of the most
interesting as well as the most instruct
i've days of the session. The weather
still continues to be excellent and the
attendance. Rev. o. NJ. Bennell led the
6:20 mathis, which was followed at 8
o'clock by the hour devoted to praise
service, led by DR.. Eaton. At o'clock
the usual classes met and resumed work.
At10:30 the regular morning address was
delivered by DR.. Gilbert, OF Cincinnati,
on the topic, THE Books Of the Old
Testament Prophecy" This ended the
morning services, but promptly at one
o'clock the class work was agaia re-
sumed. At two O'Clock, the hour de-
voted to Popular Science, was enjoyed
by large and appreciative audience.
Rev. Eaton was the speaker, and his
topic was Natural and Spiritual
Laws" DR.. Eaton is not only an able
speaker, but possesses that power
which seems to draw his audience to
him. His discourse was listened TO by
a large audience, In all attentive and
appreciative manner. This was follow
ed at O'Clock by lecture on abe topic
1.-THE mistakes Moses did not make"
by Rev. w. L. Davidson, ID. d. This Is
Rev. Davidson's first visit here, but he
only demonstrated the good Judgment
the managers displayed in their selec-
ton of lectures, AT four o'clock the
class work was again resumed which
ended the programme for the afternoon
The classes are largely attended, with
the exception of the physical culture
add elocutionary. Both Of these have
so far failed TO be the success antlci-
pated. At $50 o'clock the programme
was again resumed by a vesper service,
led by Rev. William Peregay, OF Barnes
vile, which was followed at 1870 by
what proved to be the browning event
of the day. The second con-
cert of the Ariel Sextette,
owing to the satisfaction given by this
sextette last night, the vast auditorium
could not accommodate the crowd at
this evenings entertainment. The or
ganization as a whole has proven to be
decidedly the best entertaining feature
of the assembly. The organization is
composed of the six Smith sisters and
cannot fail to please wherever they
may go. Miss Gertrude, the
Prima Donna, is very decidedly
the star OF the organization
she possesses a voice that one is seldom
privileged to hear. 1t is sweet and clear
ia tone, and she has complete control
over it. Miss Grace, as the contralto
soloist, won considerable applause,
while Miss Marguerite, as the reader,
completely captiyated the audience.
Taking it all in all. it is an organization
that is seldom surpassed, and the man
ayers are to be congratulated on
having secured their services.
After the concert the audience
were delegated with the announcement
that they would repeat their concert
on tomorrow evening at the same hour.
A good joke is told on /. I. I. Hanlon,
associate editor of the GAINESVILLE Re
publican. On Sunday evening at prayer
meeting an old rooster, presumed to be-
long TO a we'll known Democrat tentiug
on the grounds, escaped from its
COOP and found its way
into the auditorium, where
they were holding service. Not being
used to church ways he got very ex-
cited and began flying around. On its
first flight it lighted square on Mr..
Banlon's shoulder. On telling this 10
one OF his Democratic friends yester-
day, Mr.. Hanlon was politely informed
that it was only forewarning of what
was coming this fall.
To-morrow's programme is an inter-
esting one, and the largest crowd Of
the season is expected. Gov. Mckinley
will speak in the afternoon, and the
third concert by the Ariel Sextette will
be given at night.