Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-07-30
sition to the working forces of the

sition to the working forces of the
Assembly.
Following DR.. Clarks' address M
S. II. Hadey of the Water Street Mis-
sion, New York City, was introduced.
He thrilled and moved and charmed
the audience by his relation of the
story of some parts of the life and eX-
perience of the celebrated Jerry Nc
Auley, who started and for many years
conducted the Water Street Mission
All will eagerly watch the dates of
Mr.. Hadley's farther service and there
is great joy among the boys over the
knowledge of the fact that he is to re-
main several days and speak frequent
ly. The work of the first day was such
as to make all feel grateful and de-
cidedly happy. 1t was a very auspi-
cious beginning.
A night of quiet rest and refreshing
sleep fitted all for the work and pleas
ure of the second day. The hour Of
morning devctions was under the
leadership of Mr.. f. NJ. Robinson Of
st. Stephens N. B., Y. NJ. c. A. M
Robinson is alive to the interests and
needs of the boys, having recently
visited several boys camps. His words
to the boys We're of great value TO
them. and the older ones present found
in them priceless lessons. 1t was an
hour not soon to be forgotten by all
who We're present. We only wish that
Mira. Robinson might remain longer
with us, but urgent duties call him on.
At 1890 Mr.. Hinckley introduced Olive
Thorne Miller, a celebrated naturalist
whose words and works are well known
hx-fh has hC hay ~ fAr ha Nrnip
of nature. She announced as her theme.
THE Bird, Our Brother" and for 45 min
utes she held a large audience spellbound
as she told US of the characteristics and
striking peculiarities of the common and
uncommon songsters of our, fields and
forests.
The hour passed all too quickly, but all
felt grateful that we had been permitted
to have even a glimpse into this subject
of great interest and Importance. Valu-
able lessons Were taught, earnest en-
treaties We're made, and she pleaded with
all to spare the birds. She left the
grounds at the close of her address, but
the memory of her and her words will
richly abide.
At 1l.so, Chaplain d. H. Tribou of the
United States navy. was called on
deck" He took command like one &C
customed to such experiences, and for 80
minutes he had the whole crew under
control. He declined to attempt to deliver
an address. using his opportunity rather
TO Ldik IN q Tree, rdCy ana interesting
manner of life in the navy and the con-
struction, cost and use of our great bat
tie ships. His stay with us was all too
short. as old friends and new ones would
gladly hear him again; but busy men can
stay but little while in such place, and
We are obliged to make the most of them
while we have them. We We're soon
obliged to bid the genial hearty chaplain
a bon voyage.
Each arrival of the steamer has added
large numbers TO the visitors list. Good
ly numbers have driven in from the sur
rounding towns. while many have come
by rail. Pittsfeld sent in a delegation of
165. under the leadership of DR.. e. G. Bry-
ant. When all were under the canvass
nearly every one of the 800 chairs was
taken, and some We're saying the tent Is
too small 1t was a very fine audience of
intelligent people. the boys and young
men making the larger proportion.
Many expressed themselves as delighted
with the grounds. the tent and the enter
tainment, just at the noon hour. rain
commenced falling. but the accommodate
tons were sufficient to make all comfort
able. For the regular campers days
rain is no great hardship; indeed a week
in camp is incomplete without at least
a day and a night of rainy weather and
one or two rafting thunder showers. We
are sorry for those who come with white
dresses and white duck pants: but Wen
try to help them in making the best OF
it. A good umbrella has proved itself a
time since May l. 1897
The following are some of those who
have registered. today: Rev. A. n. Dairy,
Rev. B. c. Wentworth. Mrs. Weston.
Mrs Gilman and Mrs. Bacon. Skowhe-
gan; Chaplain d. II. Tribou, Boston: Mr..
H. l.. Welch and Miss l.. F. Decker,
Portland; Mr.. l.. Decker and Miss e. NJ
Holt Pishons Ferry: Olive ThOrne Mil
Ter Brooklyn: DIR. and Mrs. l.. II. Kid
der. Clinton; Mrs Albert cain and daugh-
tiers, Clinton; Hon. Moses Giddings, Miss
Madeleine Giddings and Miss Ida Brown,
Bangor Miss Mabel irish, Buckiield; A.
G. Bowie, Waterville: Mrs. k'has. Harris.
Canaan; Mr.. and Mrs. f. Drake, Milo:
DIR. and Mrs. e. c. Bryant and children,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Chandler and chill
dren Prof d. B. Lothrop and sister, Miss
Myra Libby, Prof. o. Fl. Drake, W. j.
Getchell. DR.. and Mrs. E. A. Porter and
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