Bridgeton pioneer., 1898-08-04
THE UNION RALLY.
workers and Most Enjoyable and
Profitable Meeting Was Held.


Profitable Meeting Was Held.
thousands of people from all about
South Jersey were at the Park, Thurs
day, and had it not been for the frequent
showers and threatening weather, very
many more would have enjoyed the occa-
sion.
The rally included all the vopug e.
tan workers of the county. TLeia We
| people who had prepared to spend The
entire day at the Park, but would not go,
owing to the threatened storm. Still there
were good many people there when
| program was begun.
| But after noon the cars went up loaded.
Hundreds continued going up and
they made the grove, pavilions and
casino moving picture of beauty,
color and brightness.
And at night there was scarcely room
to stroll about The pretty grove was
packed, while the pavilions were ali the
| time filled.
Everyone seemed to take an interest 10
the exercises and many did not make the
return trip home until after the last ex-
| uOIldllOu.
AS rally it was grand success. The
christian people enjoyed the occasion.
The services, the meeting and mingling
with each other, the out door life, the pic
mic dinner and supper, all went to make
a grand, glorious day.
During the afternoon and evening the
: Park Concert Band furnished delightful
music, and it was greatly appreciated
Especially pleasing was the charming
selection, Gospel Bells"
The christian workers were SO pleased
with the success of this preliminary rally
that during the day the various societies
! formed an alliance, with the idea OF hold
ing grand rallies in the spring and fall.
The exercises began in the morning at
! ten O'Clock. The speak ers and singers
were upon very large platform, which
had been built about the band stand
/ Rev. Albert Reid, chairman of the Pro-
gram Committee, presided. There was
lively song service. followed by devo-
tlonal exercise, led by Rev. c. H. Elder.
Kew. Frank Lukens, Burlington, n, J.
made an address on "Bible Study" He
was followed by Rev. J. C. Mcdowell.
| Friesburg, n. j., his subject being ''The
Watchword of the Nashville Ccnyen-
tlon." The closing address was very
strong one, by Rev. j. K. Naming, of
Trenton, "The use and Abuse of Young
Peoples Societies"
In the afternoon the exercises were be
gun at 2 O'Clock. The platform was
crowded with young folks, most of the
session being given up to the Juniors.
Rev. G. L. Hart presided at the service,
and there were delightful exercises by
the little folks. Devotional exercises
were conducted by Rev. D. L. Camp,
Deerfield, n. j.
One of the most interesting exercises
OF the entire day was the Chalk Talk, by
Rev. G. B. Ogden, Barnegat, n. J. He
greatly interested the young folks, and
his pictures, when completed, were very
artistic.
Another feature of the day was the
drill of the Juniors. The large class oc-
cupied every inch of the platform, and
they went through remarkable evolu-
tions, and the picture presented was
truly inspiring. Each little girl carried
a flag, and gave patriotic air to the
whole scene. The drill was in charge of
Mrs. Fred. Crosta, and to her is due
great credit.
Rev. S. 81. Thompson, of Camden N.
j. made an interesting address to the
Juniors, and Miss Helen Pogue gave a
pleasing recitation.
Rev. Thomas O'Hanlon, D. D., of PEN
nlngton Seminary, conducted the ques-
] ton box, which was an interesting fea-
ture. There were sixty-fve questions in
the box, and all of them were answered.
Last night the services were especially
enthusiastic. Rev. G. E. Hancock pre-
sided, and following an overture by the
band there was grand song service, led
by Chorister Leach. The choir was ac-
companied by an orchestra. After devo-
tional exercises, Mrs. Carrie Loper
sweetly sang "The Coming of the King.n
The rendition was very beautiful.
Rev. R. A. Ashworth, of this city, made
an address upon Machinery and Gods
Kingdom" and the discourse was very
strong and able.
1.-THE appeal of the Twentieth Century
to the Young Christians Standing on it's
Threshold" was the subject of the ad-
dress by Rev. Arthur w. Spooner. 1t
was most able address, and caused
enthusiastic applause.
The conservation service was very ear
| nest, and conducted by Rev, w, D,
Stultz, of this city.
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