The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-07-25
CAMP At BETHANY PARK
THE ASSOCIATION Is READY FOR
THE OPENING DAY.
List of Speakers Secured by the Les
turc AssembIy-An Interesting Pro-
gramme for TO-MOrrOw.

Tomorrow is the opening day of the six
teenth annual session of Bethany Assem-
bly, at Bethany Park The association will
have three weeks encampment, closing
Aug. 16. The grounds have been very much
improved during the past few weeks. the
lawns and trees receiving special attention;
under the efficient management of Mrs.
Mary Shank, of IrYington the hotel and
MOTEL annex have undergone a thorough
renovation; all the sleeping rooms and bed
ding have been cleaned, washed and aired
until they are in a wholesome condition.
No new cottages have been erected this
year, but those previously built have been
treated to az complete housekeeping; the
public buildings are also in a trim condi-
ton, many of them having been newly
painted. The drinking founts have been
cleansed and new cups provided The san
itarium, which was built last year, will be
in charge of competent physician, and
mineral baths win be given as heretofore.
This feature is in itself one of the strong
est points in favor of Bethany Park as a
delightful resort. People IKE to spend the
hot summer weeks at the place where all
the comforts of a home and the pleasures
OF an open air life are combined.
The organization Of Bethany Assembly
Indiana Christian Sunday School Associa-
ton, which was held at Island Park, Ind,
in August, 1888. This association had been
IN the habit of meeting annually at some
chosen place for number of years until it
hnally grew to such proportions as to be an
unWelcome burden on any church where
they might wish to convene 1t was thus
clearly seen that a permanent place of their
own must De provided and a corporation for
thls purpose was organized The articles of
nCoIPOIdtioh required that the meeting
place or the assembly should be within
thirty miles of Indianapolis. The result
was that IN January, 1854 forty acres of
the beautifully wooded land at Brooklyn
vas bought and improvements were at once
begun. Arbor day was observed and farm
erS from all parts of the county brought
trees, which were set out with all cere-
mony and, although President Carpenter
was dubious about ever basking in their
shade, they have grown to such an extent
that he is now in favor of having some of
them cut down. During that year the ho-
tel, tabernacle and one cottage were
erected. The next two years saw the COM
pletion of the artificial lake and the sys-
tenn of water works; since which time add-
tons and improvements have progressed
Steadlly until dozens OF neat cottages and
public buildings are seen. The assembly
has become national in character, as rep
resentatives from all of the States of the
Union flock to the pretty retreat of Beth
any every year, taking their flags and ham,
mocks and indulging in season of recrea-
ton
The assembly has been particularly for
tunate this year in securing people of more
than ordinary ability for addresses during
the session. Among those who will be in
attendance are w. r. Moore, late of Lon
don, Eng, who will deliver six lectures, the
Bethany Assembly lecture and one sermon;
Herbert L. Wilett, dean of the Disciple
Divinity House of Chicago; A Mclean, of
Cincinnati will speak on "Constantinople"
ard will also give a stereopticon lecture on
his trip around the globe; Miss Mildred
Franklin, a returned missionary, will talk
on India; Mrs. Jessie Brown Pounds will be
the chief speaker on missionary rally day;
George Darsie, of Frankfort, KY; Charles
B. Newman. of Detroit, Mich; Mrs. T. S.
Adams F. z. Wise, of Irvington; DR.. Ed
ward S. Ames of Butler University. and a
number of others whose names appear on
the programme stamp this seasons gather
ing Of orators as one possessed of a high
rate of intelligence
The usual arrangements have been made
with the railroads and half-fare round-trip
tickets can be secured
Programme for opening day:
2 .. m.-Half an hour of thanksgiving and
prayer led by President l.. L. Carpenter,
Wabash, Ind.
2:3O-Address, 1.-The Past Year" DR.. H. J.
Hall. Franklin.
3-Short addresses by different persons.
3:30-General reunion of Bethany family.
7:30-DeVOtional exercises.
7:45-Address of welcome, President Car
penter.
S-Grand photographic concert by the
Carpenter Brothers.