The daily morning journal and courier., 1895-08-05
PLAINVILLE CAMP MEETING.
THE CLOSING FEATURES OF THE
 ANNUAL SESSION.

iN euA"A SaAHp ihSShlHS ssENlCSs WelG brought to a close with the usual Hove feast'' and walk about Zion' at eight o'clock this morning. This consists of regular old-fashioned prayer meeting before the stand, followed by walk around, two by two. on the inner circle, when the people, led by the presiding elder, shake hands and bid each other farewell. The exercises this morning were led by Elder North and were fitting climax to the weeks religious services.
 In the evening of Thursday Rev. J. D. Smith of New Haven preached on "The Great Triple Rewards of the Christian Conqueror." ITO him that overcometh will give to eat of the hidden mama, and will give him white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth." Rev. ii;17. MT Smith held the close attention of his audience throughout his most vigorous discourse. The triple rewards were hidden mama, white stone and a new name.
 After the sermon a rousing prayer meeting was held in the Plainville house until Il o'clock.
 At the young peoples meeting last evening at 6:30 Miss Alice Jorey sang as a solo Jesus Lover of My Soul" Dur ing the week several special selections have been rendered in the musical pro- gram that have been greatly enjoyed, among which was a duet, Calvary sung by Mrs. B. F. Meredith of Nauga- tuck and Miss Jorey of Seymour,
 At this closing hour of camp week the thoughts are naturally directed to the future, and in that direction the pros peots are unusually bright. A large number of lots have been sold to private parties, who will erect cottages on them in the near future. The attention of the people is being turned more and more to these grounds and the inquiries which have been made concerning the terms of purchasing lots with the view of building here have been notably numer- ous. The location of the grounds of the camp is most favorable. Centrally plac- ed, it can be easily reached. A charm ing grove, pure water and healthful en- vironments make unusual natural ad- vantages.
 new improvement that will proba- bly be made before next year is the fence enclosing the grounds. The ercc- tion of so many houses makes 1t almost necessary to provide some means of pro- tection against intrusion more perfect | than at present. The elder is at work l to secure a lsgpole ninety feet high. Such a pole upon the grounds would be an excellent thing, especially for the as sembly meetings that have already proved their success. As an instance of it's need, Monday of next week will be flag day" and flag will be presented l to the association. This pole will De | imperatively needed. A considerable sum of money was contributed yester- | day for this purpose by patriotic per-
 sons in the grounds.
 WILL ATTEND ASSEMBLIES. A large number of people remained
 here over Sunday to attend the assem- | bly, meetings which commence here
 Monday. The first day of the assembly will be G. A. R. day. It is expected that
 large attendance will be present. All members of the G. A. R. and other so- cieties associated with them are Invited
 to come program of unusual interest I has been prepared The decorations of l the house and tents will be very pretty, | The new corporation house has already been trimmed with bunting and flags PROGRAM OF THE EXERCISES TO | BE HELD DURING ASSEMBLY, WEEK.
 \ The annual Methodist assembly will be held at the Plainville camp ground | from August to the 14th. The pro-
 gram for each days proceedings Is as follows:
 Monday, August--Monday will be flag day, or G. A. R. day. The Rev. J. c. North will preside The exercises will
 be begun at a. m. with an address by w. H. Hall on "The Sunday School as
 a Recruiting Agency" At 10:S0 there
 will be f1ag-raising exercises. The Rev. MT. North will make the address pre- senting the flag to the trustees of the Camp Ground association. The address of acceptance of the flag will be made by Charles A. Baldwin in behalf of the trustees. The national anthem "Amer- |ica" will be sung, and cheers will be given for the flag. At o'clock in the evening there will be Grand Army Camp Fire" conducted by the Rev. M. North. Old soldiers will give their ex- perience, and other songs will be sung. The grounds will be illuminated.
 Tuesday, August 6-Mrs. c. J, North will preside at Tuesdays exercises.
 The theme of w. H. Halls address at o'clock will be "The Sunday School a Church Service" The Rev. w. H. Bar ton will speak on Outline. Study of the Gospel of Mark" Miss Margaret Burns will illustrate 'Bible Lesson with the
 Magic Lantern" Mrs. Mary B. Welch, Los Angeles, Cal, will make an address on "The Work of the Woman's Home
 Missionary Society,"" Miss Clara M. Cushman will make an address in the afternoon There will be other address es and interesting exercises.
 Wednesday, August 7-Wednesday, August 7, will be temperance day. The
 Hon. T. L. Norton will preside. The
 Rev. w. A. Richard will preach at 9 o'clock, and will have for his theme, 1 'sOutline Study of the Gospel of Luke. "
 The Rev pr. J. s. James will speak on 'HThe Legislature of 1885," There
 will also be addresses by S. P. Thrash CT and the Rev. Prof. John J. McCook. | Mrs. Cornelia B. Forbes will speak on | A l-z y-I