Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-08-08
ATaGOOD WILL.
Nothing Lacking to Make a
Perfectly Good Time.
Splendid Attendance, Sunday--Sermon
by Rev. G. ". Hinckley.
All the Exercises Of the Assembly Being
Greatly Enjoyed.

1.-tSpecldlJ.-lo ne a"dNchcu III l"C
night by the patter of rain drops on
the tent. accompanied by the OCCASION
al flash Of lightning and the rumble
of distant thunder is not common
experience to the average boy camper;
but it is one of interest and value: A
rainy day in camp by no means brings
the discomfort often imagined by those
who stay at home and try to extract
comfort out Of an umbrella, fire place
and a newspaper.
we'll ordered camp of boys. with
Mr.. Hinckley in the midst, is all right,
however hard it may rain. We know
whereof we speak, since for several
hours the rain almost necessarily fell.
But if anyone imagines that we sat
and watched the clouds and wondered
if it was ever going to stop raining,
or that everybody was cross and I'M
happy. please come up and see us the
next rainy day. Many declared the
day to be the best thus far.
The assembly tent is oblong and is
made easily into an amphitheatre with
a fine arena for games and races of va
variety, we had music of all sorts, We
had stacks Of fun and while we
played and laughed the sun came out
full and clear and then the boys start
ed for the swim. A glad surprise
greeted us in the form of readings by
Mr.. Il. II. Ladd of Waterville.
We had known him during these days
as an editor of the Waterville Sentinel,
and sharp sighted, efficient and gen
tlemanly newspaper reporter; but the
modesty and reserve so characteristic
of newspaper men had shut from gu"
sight his Evolutionary efforts until the
eagle-eyed Iinckley saw in the young
man unused talent.
He blushed. he smiled and then re-
sponded to the call: and the boys went
wild over him and his reciting. He
proved a dark horse as few parts
taken in this years programme have
given greater satisfaction
The graphophone concert in the even
ing called out large house. Mr..
Hinckley manipulated the machine and
made as clear as mud some of its scien-
tfic properties. Notwithstanding the
fact that there We're few points which
we did not perfectly understand all
agreed in declaring the thing wonder
full" We heard Gilmore's Orchestra.
Sousa's band, several prominent SOLO
lists, Dr. Talmadge and other persons of
note. --------~-~- J.
We also made record" as Mr.. Now
er sang and the audience sang and
cheered and then We listened 70 pur
own voices, greatly to our delight.
Saturday morning devoti nal hour
was led by Mr.. E. NJ. Stacy Of Wafer
Vile The importance of the armour
was emphasized in a suggestive and
helpful manner. At 10 o'clock, the
drawing power of Menander bennett
and the bright sunshine was evident in
the large audience which sat under ana
stood around the ssembly tent. Water
willie. Skowhegan. Fairfield We're well
represented Mr.. bennett met the ex-
pectation of the people, greatly delight
ing old and young with things new ana
old At times the boys We're nearly
convulsed with laughter; and notwitn-
standing the fact that for six years he
has been with us, the common verdict
is come again"
In the afternoon an unusually large
company went to the athletic field to
Oakland and Good viii Mines Much
interest was manifested in this game
as the reputation of the Oakland team
as good ball players had preceded
them. 1t was an interesting and snap
py game, retaining it's interest until its
close.
Up to the fifth inning the game APP
peared to be an easy one for the WISH
hot 81 4;
and power of endurance of the home
team We're evident. Both Tobey and
Nutter did effective work in the box
and their pitching was well backed up
by Higgins. while the field work of the
whole team was very commendabe
AT the middle of the eighth inning the
score stood II to Il. in favor of Good
Will
Saturday evening was devoted to 4
social religious service under the lead
ership of Mr.. Hnckley. 1t was a fit-
ting close to a very pleasant happy
week.
Sunday morning opened bright and
fair The quiet of the morning was I'M
broken, except by birds and squirrels I'M
til later than usual. 1t was real Sabbath
quiet. A gentle west wind made the grove
very comfortable. AT $50 company of
boys met Mr.. Hnckley in an Informal
service under the trees near REST Il
While" Long before 1890 every sitting
in the Assembly tent was taken. and
when the opening hymn was announced,
scores We're standing and sitting all about
the tent.
After an inspiring praise service. Mr..
flnckley preached an impressive sermon
from the words 1.-The Lord was with Jo-
seph. He drew lessons of a very prac-
tcal character from the life of Joseph.
and the attention of the large audience
was held by the messenger and his mes
sage. He faithfully warned against some
OF the weaknesses exhibited in the life of
Joseph. and as earnestly invited attention
TO some of the elements of strength.
1t was service full of the power of
truth. At o'clock in the afternoon a
second large audience assembled the
number outside nearly or quite euualling
the number inside the tent
The service was greatly enriched by the
singing of Mrs. Philo Steward of Show
hogan Mrs Steward has been leading
soprano in one of the prominent WASH
ington churches, and as her heart sun
ports her voice. her singing was very
effective.
The address of the afternoon was deliv-
cred by Rev. "a. 7. Dunn of Waterville
consisting principally of report of a re-
cent tour among the missions of New
York City. Favorable mention was made
of the Door of Hope. Water Street. Doyer
Street Wayside Home. Life Line Mission
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