The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1894-08-15
GRAND AitslY DAY.
Epworth Park EnjOysthO Largest AsteH'
nnee Of tho Senson.

Epworth Park EntOystho Largest Attend
nnee OF tho Season.
Epeeta, Correspondence Of ne hn'e1igaleer
EPwoRru PARK, BETHESDA, August Il.
Grand Army day found the largest
crowd that has been on tho grounds in
tho history OF tho assembly. From
early morning until almost noon there
was continuous line Of vehicles enter.
hegateway. 10 obviate any unneces.
sary delay member Of the board OF
managers met those coming aud sold
tickets outside tho gate.
Although the regular programme was
carried out, yet the day was iargely
given over to the brave boys in DIuO.
Tho cottages and auditorium wore pro-
fusoly decorated with flags aud bunting.
Ono OF tho notices OF the assembly Is.
ave study the word and works Of
God" The soldier went forth 70 battle
that tho works OF God might be moro
perfect, so 1t is fitting that one day
should DO given to those who fought 80
yaiiantiy for our country.
In tho morning the usual programme
was carried out. Mathis wore led by
Rev. Manchester, the devotional hour
by Rev. Chandler. Then camo tho
regular class work after which Dean
Wright gave his l0o'clock lecture. The
theme this morning was salvation by
Faith" Tho auditorium was packed TO
Its utmost capacity.
After dinner the mombcrs Of tho G.
A. r met at the hotel, and preceded By
tho band and tho members Of the Rc-
lief Corps marched ovcr to tho audtto'
rum, and is many as could wero
seated upon tho platform. AS a pre-
lude to tho address OF tho afternoon
Prof. Scorer Gavo patriotic selection,
which was well received. lie was fol-
lowed by Miss Wuertz, who gave two
violin solos. Her rendition OF Home,
Sweet Home" was particularly touch.
The appearance Of Miss Short upon
the platform called forth storm OF APP
plause. Miss Short las strong pei
sonality aud wins her audience even
before she has spoken word.
Owing to sickness General Gibaon
was unable to be present This was as
groat a disappointment 10 him rs TO tho
people. He cancelled every engage
ment but his one hero, hoping ho
would be able to come, oven at tho last
he did not give up; but his wife gave up
for him, saying he was not ablo to como.
At his request Colonel Dauford, OF ST.
ClaIrsville, took his place. Tho colonel
made an eloquent address that called
forth frequent applause from tho
audience.
At tho close of tho address Dean
Wright conducted church congress,
whiio ut tho same hour the chorus
class mot.
At 7 o'clock Miss Wuortz and Miss
Short gave a musical and Evolutionary
entertainment, which was vol received.
Fireworks on tho lako closed day Of
rare enjoyment.
MIR. Crawford Welsh, Misa Lou
Welsh, Mr. Frank Armstrong, Misses
Bessie Armstrong and Maud Mckeen,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Taylor and Mr..
and Mrs. Woods Armstrong wcro Wis.
itors from Armstrong; Mills Tuesday:
Supt Duncan, wife and daughter, OF
Bridgeport, arrived Tuesday TO remain
until the close OF the assembly.
Among the Bellaire visitors Tuesday
wore ex.SheriG Foulko and wife. Mrs.
Joseph Clemens. Mrs. Thompson aud
Mrs. James Kelly.
Mrs. thurman SpriGGs, Of Woodeioid,
returned home Tuesday. after q weeks
visit.
Miss Ing!obrIght, Of Martins Ferry, is
enjoying tho assembly.