Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1893-08-24
AT EPW0RTH PARK.
A Great Entertainment offered at the
Belmont County Chaut auqua.
The Weeks Doings.

Epworth Assembly is an assured sue
cess. Three years ago many wiseacres
shook their heads and said they can
never do it." But Epworth Park is fast
becoming summer resort of no mean
repute. The artificial lake is the latest
improvement. The boats are in almost
constant demand. Many new and come
ly cottages have supplanted the old
"shacks," and the Park has become
a pleasing and attractive as well as re-
freshing and restful resort.
The second week finds the managers
smiling at the success thus far-fnancial
as well as otherwise The ubiquitous
and self-important superintendent of
Instruction "-as he is pleased to term
himself-is the source of good deal of
annoyance; but to avoid trouble the man.
ayers are willing to endure for this one
season. The preachers not fearing the
comments of critical parishioners have
lost large share of their clerical dignity.
and an atmosphere of good will and ge-
niality pervades the Park.
The foreneons are devoted entirely to
instruction. At 9o'clock is regular class
work. At this time DIR. Gilbert conducts
a Sunday school Normal, which under
the direction of his wonderful genius, is
a most interesting and profitable exercise.
Lessons in art and kindergarten work oc-
cur at this hour. There is also fore
noon lecture on some scientific or relig-
ious topic. DIR. Gilbert has discussed
with great ability such subjects as Har-
mony of the Four Gospels" The Divine
Origin of the Scriptures" The Bible
and Science" The Doctor is a close
thinker, and goes to rockbottom for his
premises. While not so witty and keen
as his predecessor, Dean Wright, he sur
passes him in depth of reasoning. Prof.
Van De Venter, of Braddock, Pa.-known
at the Park as "Van the Chalk Talker'-
entertains the young folks. He is not an
artist, but he draws pictures and amuses
the children, at the same time teaching
them valuable lessons. The old people
as well as the children, like to hear
"Van talk with his blackboard and
crayon.
The concert by the Barnesville Mando
lin Club was well received. Their music,
however, savors too much of sameness.
Miss Watkins, the teacher of elocution,
gave two readings on this occasion. She
may become an elocutionist in time if
properly trained.
Farmers Day was the first special day
of the Assembly Erasmus Wilson,
"Quiet Observer of the Pittsburgh
Commercial Gazette, was the principal
speaker. "'Ras" struck responsive
chord as he related "reminiscences of boy
hood days in that pleasing manner pecu-
liar to himself. His lecture was pro-
nounced by many as the best on the pro-
gram up to that time. On the even
ing of Farmers Day lecture in costume
descriptive of oriental life and manners
was given by Peter Won Finklestein
Mamreov, etc., etc, etc. Peter may be
all right. but it's too hard work to under
stand what he has to say.
DIR. Eaton, of Milwaukee, has given
several valuable lectures on Astronomy
and Natural Laws as related to the spirit
ual world and laws which govern 1t.
DIR. J. M. Thoburn, of Oil City, Pa, a
returned missionary, gave a lecture de-
scribing India and its people.
Saturday was Epworth Day. DR.. Gran
ston, of the Methodist Book Concern,
was the attraction. His lecture on
!" Overwork is an excellent one, and care
fully prepared, but on the whole too
learned for popular audience.
The gates were closed on Sunday, but
the fence was open, and the people came
in to hear DR.. Cranston preach sermon,
whose equal in depth of research and
acuteness of reasoning, is very hard TO
find.
On Monday night was the great hit of
the season. The Ariel Sextette, an unique
company of six carefully trained sisters,
gave grand vocal concert which un-
doubtedly rivals the best in the land.
Miss Gertrude has wonderful voice,
under complete control. She is certainly
a star" Miss Marguerite as an elocu-
ZIONIST and child mimic, kept the audi
ence in almost continuous laughter. But
when five of the sisters resolved them
selves into a banjo for the time being,
and played an accompaniment to a song
by the other sister, the audience went
nearly wild with delight. Every number,
with a possible exception, was heartily
encored.
On Tuesday night the Sextette gave
second entertainment to the largest audi
ence of the Assembly.
Wednesday Governor Mckinley is TO
be the center of attraction.
With Ladder.
An attempt was made Saturday night
to enter the home of Mrs. Winters, in the
West End. This is the fourth attempted
or successful burglary at this home during
the past ten days. Saturday night lad
der was put up to back window, which
happened to be the only one open from
the bottom. Mindful of former attempts,
Mrs. Winters had securely fastened the
lower mart of the house and il is SUD-