New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22
AFTER THE CONFERENCE.
VISITORS LINGER IN NORTHF1ELD.
Mr.. MORGAN GREAT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
OF THE MEETING JUST CLOSED.
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East Mortified. Mass. Aug H-Ihe boie Cor-
ference closed last night. and many of the VISITORS
left town to-day, but n larger number than In any
former year are to remain during the month to
hear the Rev. G. Campbell Morgan. OF London. on
THE Spirit OF God" and Table Talks OF the Son
OF Man" Many people prefer the post conference
as the pressure is not SO great as during Inc one
Just closed. Ambert c. Moody has kept open the
Northheld Camp Mortified and the Fill Cottage
for the guests. Much interest has been aroused
over the proposal to erect UNCONVENTIONAL buildings
TO he used either as summer cottages or by visitors,
especially missionaries and minister's during the
conference month"; and by seminary girls during the
school year. Mr. Moody deeply sympathizes with
both plans but prefers the second. as 1t will help
to solve the problem which confronts him every fall
OF providing for the hundreds Of worthy applicants
seeking an edutaion whom he Is now Obliged TO re-
fuse because he cannot find suitable accommoda-
lions for them.
The Baptist contingent worked all one evening
through a committee on the proposed denonnatlonai
house and the next morning they met again and
decided not only to build house but also to erect
two one on DR.. H. c. Mabe's property. to be
summer house to cost 81 ,0oo. and to he known as
Missionary Rest, and another In Highland-ave, on
land given by Mr. Moody to cost 5000. and to be
called Gordon Cottage. The second house Will be
used as a dormtory for seminary girls during the
year. Nothing has been done publicly by the Pres
byterians or Congregatonalists. but II Is not be-
leved that the Baptists will be the only denomna-
ton on the avenue. when once it becomes known
that Mr. Moody will give the land. and that cot
tage for twenty-five girls during the school year
and twenty-five missionaries during the conferences
can be erected for 5000.
II. " Moore OF Boston. the president OF ne
seminary trustees and, with Mr. Meyer. the orig
inator OF the Moody Chapel. at Mount Hermon. Is
hoping that the s. 800 needed TO complete the chapel
will be forthcoming soon. The original plans named
$50 600 as the cost. nearly half OF which amount
brought TO this country by Mr.. Meyer two
years ago. Later the plans were changed North
field granite being substituted for brick, and the
seating capacity increased. This meant $4,000 add
tional. The proposed outlay now is for a tower to
contain n clock and bell which can he seen and
heard from all parts OF the campus and farm. This
Improvement will add greatly to the symmetry and
beauty Of the building. The thousand visitors who
attended the opening Of the chapel last Wednesday
charmed with what they saw. and the one
regret heard that It could not be dedicated
because Of the 1890 made necessary by the pro-
posed gifts OF the clock and bell but all agreed
that 1t would be better TO wait until these were
secured
GROWING TRIUMPH OF NORTHFIEID
Part way up the mountains that rising 800 feet
on the eastern slope Of the Connecticut Valley
form the background Of North1eld in among pine
trees. lie the white tents and rustic shelters OF
Camp Mortified. The heat and hurry OF the
city seem left in far past one stands in the
fragrant. cool air Of the pine grove before the re-
pose and simplicity of those tall shafts resting on
their carpet Of soft. brown silence. their gray
nchen covered arms forming shining arches in the
sunlight against the deep green shade of pine
needles. The grove leads on into the majestic
cathedral pines. extending up the mountains
Besides the immediate wood scenery. from the
camp may be had the famous Connecticut Valley
view. The lower spurs OF The Green Mountains
form the western horizon, and to the south
across field and river may be the buildings of
Mount Hermon School.
While under the general direction Of Mr.. Moody
there is resident throughout the season a man
ager, who has the immediate responsibility OF the
camp. The camp has its swimming float on the
Connecticut. Boats on the river are reserved for
campers without extra expense. Cyclists find
miles OF excellent road for wheeling. Places Of
beauty and historic interest situated at all degrees
Of distance supply object for walks drives or
all day rambles and pcnics. Among these are Ice
Cave. StrOwbridge Mountain French King Ashue-
lot River, Mers River and Warwick Drive, Bears
Den. Hermit Rock and Hut Lovers Retreat Crag
Mountain Poets Seat Stone Chair. soughtons
Bird Track Quarry and Louisiana Mountain Walk.
Tennis courts and baseball fields are within half
mile OF the camp. The golf links at the North
field open for OF campers. a number
Of trout streams afford delight 20 the angler.
Woods and meadows abound with interest to the
student Of birds and flowers. All the representative
wish to spend a part Of their vacation in reading
find Talcott Library the seminary ground avail
able The Dickinson Library in Mortified is also
open certain days Some OF the characteristic
features of the camp are perfect retirement. yet
with many interests near at hand variety OF sport
opportunities for parties from college Young Mems
Christian Association business houses to camp
together. least possible expense privileges Of the
Mortified conferences. hearing, meeting and
ciating with some OF the best and strongest men
of the day.
This has been called THE browning triumph Of
Mortified" Here in this beautiful restful camp
from seventy TO hundred young men gather
every morning for prayers. one day the mem
bers of the New-York Presbytery united with the
boys" as they termed. Mr. Tjade the swede
leading the meeting. Another day Mr.. Morgan
tire leader. and on another Mr.. Meyer conducted
the service
BOOKS on THE HOLY SPIRIT.
Mr. Moody docs not often call attention TO books
but he is anxious that all who can shall read The
Spirit Filled Life" by John MacNeiI. and The
Power of Pentecost" by Thomas Waugh The
books published by the Bible Institute Col
portage Association, and may be secured here from
4. p. Fit. Sngly. the price is Is cents but both
may be secured for 25 cents The introduction to
Mr.. MacNeils book was written by Andrew Muir
ray. Of South Africa. who a Mortified speaker
four years ago. and produced deep impression.
Mr. Murray. who urges m listers Of the gospel
TO give the book prayerful -eading feeling sure
that il Will bring them he and blessing saws;
The one thing needful for the Church Of Christ
in day. and for every member Of It, is to be
filed with the Spirit OF Christ. Christianity IA
nothing except as II is minlstration OF the Spirit
Preaching Is nothing except as It is demonstra-
tiOn OF the Spirit Holiness is nothing except as IL
IL the fruit of the Spirit These truths are so ttls
taught emphasized they should be and the
blessings they speak OF little experienced
that one gladly welcomes every voice that draws
attention to them.
we must not ask God for more Of the Spirit. God
asks for more Of US that the Spirit may have us
wholly. Others, while admitting fully that the
Shirt is i'm the believer, and that he asks for more
entire surrender yet urge that II Is from God direct
that the filling Of the Spirit must ever still he asked