Connecticut western news., 1896-08-20
PINE GROVE CAMP MEETING.


 PINE GROVE CAME MEETING.
 Until this writing "Wednesday after noon) the weather has been unfavorable for camp meeting. consequently the at tendance has been small All the meet ipgs except the Wednesday afternoon meeting have been held in the taberna- cle instead of in the grove. The rain and chilly atmosphere made this.course necessary.
 Rev W. H. Mickle, D. D.. presiding elder of the Poughkeepsie district, has charge of the meetings. and he is assist ed by corps of able preachers. The camp meeting opened last Monday even ing with a consecration service led by Rev B. M. Adams, founder of the fa- nous twilight meetings at Ocean Grove. Rev P. N. Chase, of Chatham, N. r., assisted by Rev s. J. McCutcheon, of Wings Station, N. Y., has charge of the young peoples meeting every afternoon at o'clock. Rev B. s. Miles, of Hyde Park, N. r.. will have charge of the singing throughout the week. Miss Carrie Hoyt. of Stamford, Conn.,, served as organist Tuesday, but 1t is underst ood that Paul McCutcheon, son of Rev s. J. McCutcheon, will preside at the organ during the week. Miss Louise Brinton, of Falls Village, is the cornetist. The bible reading every morning at g o'clock is led by Rev B. M. Adams, D. D., of Greenwich.
 The morning sermon was preached by the Rev B. M. Adams. His text was Romans viii, 5, "For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
 Rev s. P. Cadman, of the Central Metropolitan Temple, New York city, preached in the afternoon from II. Tim othy i, 8-1l. ....
 The evening sermon was delivered by Rev F. D. Abrams. of Lskeville. His text was I. Corinthians K, 12. WEDNESDAY.
 Rev J. W. Bohlman, of Falls Village, preached in the morning. He selected his text from from Acts i, 8.
 Miss Elizabeth W. Greenwood, of Brooklyn, N, T., preached grand ser mon in the afternoon from St. John xi, 39, "Take ye away the stone."
 Rev MT Sleep, of Hartsville, Mass preached in the evening. His text had not been announced at the hour TIE NEWS goes to press.
 representative of THE NEWS called on Presiding Elder Mickle on Tuesday afternoon to ascertain the appointments for the remainder of the week. The ell der had not completed the program, but he very kindly made the following
 ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 Rev MT Edwards, of Lee. Mass, will preach at 10 30 o'clock this morning. Bishop Mallalieu, of Boston, will preach this afternoon, Rev Dr s. O. Curtice of the New York East conference, will be one of the preachers next Sunday.
 NOTES.
 The meetings of Rev Dr Adams are 6 great success, as we'll as the young peo ple's meetings. led by Rev P. N. Chase
 Up to the present time the indica tians for the success of the camp meet ing is excellent.
 The annual meeting of the stock holders of Pine Grove Camp Meeting Association was held yesterday after noon. The stockholders and director found the association in splendid COB dition.
 Many improvements have been made on the grounds since last season, anG several new cottages have been erected or virtually rebuilt. Pine Grove nevel presented more attractive appearance than to-day.
 The Connecticut State Sunday Schoo Association will hold its annual conven tion here on Tuesday. Aug. 25. Tn, following is the programmes: | 10.30 Devotional.
 l0.45 Discussion. Topic-"Bibles in the Sun day School. Why? How Secured How Used?" Introduced by John W Osmun, Danbury. | 11.30 Address. Theme-"The Teacher Greatest Need" By Rev E. J. Teagar den, Danbury.
 | AFTERNOON. | 200 Praise Service.
 l 2.20 Address to the children. By Rev 0. B | Buck, D. D., of Bristol. 330 Lecture illustrated with large chart Theme-"A Birds-Eye View of tn l Bible." By Rev I. N. Earle, Philadel | phia,