Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-08-06
Closing Day Of Good Will
Boys Assembly.
Fully 1000 People on Grounds for
Sunday Afternoon Exercises.
Dssl Assembly YET Hsid, But Planning Tor Bet.
ter In 1901.

is seeing its closing hours; and the rec
ord is one of a remarkable experience
such an experience as falls to but few
and rarely repeats itself in single
lifetime. The weather has been uni
formly fine for camping, no excessive
heat or cold, no storm of any kind, no
use for umbrellas or Overcoats; there
has been, so far as known, no serious
accident or illness of any form, and
this speaks volumes for the food water
sanitary service and the boys care OF
themselves and their tents; there has
not been the slightest appearance OF
disorder in conduct, the only occasion
for calling in the police being when the
big Nine" tried to play base ball; not
single engagement in the program
has been broken there has not been a
variation from the order arranged eX-
cept as some additions have been made
from time to time: the addresses and
entertainments have been of great
variety. including trips to Egypt. South
America and the Dakotas, word pic
lures of eminent men and women high
ideals for living and eloquent appeals
IOT tHcli Jul CNCIS piot-
form utterance has been of the first or
der in form and spirit; the physical
moral, social and religious life of the
camp, so far as known and understood,
has been absolutely above reproach and
criticism.
The numbers in attendance have been
larger than ever before more have re-
manned in camp throughout the 10 days
than ever before. the spirit of the whole
movement seems to be better under
stood than ever before. The free Will
offerings of the people in support of
the work have been larger than those
of former years, the people thereby
recognizing somewhat the value of the
pleasure and profit so freely offered
them; and it is hoped that the slight
profits from the dining room and re-
freshment stand added to the free Will
offerings. will meet the actual cash eX-
penditure of the Assembly.
The use of the grounds and buildings
is all given without charge, the service
of the management is wholly gratul-
tOus; and there seems to be DISPOSE
ton on the part of many to share III
the obligations as well as the opportun
tiles of the Assembly. When this spirit
becomes prevalent the future success
of the movement is assured. All bills
to date have been paid promptly and
in full.
Saturday morning, began the ninth
in the succession of bright and beau
tiful days. At an early hour the teams
began coming from the surrounding
towns and the Cledora began busy
day of ferriage across the kennebec.
At the hour of morning prayer, Mr.
Chas F. Nutter, a former Good VIII
boy. and now under appointment as
teacher in the school, was the leader
When such an exhibition of leadership
is given. it is not surprising that MI
Hinckley gets encouragement Tor MS
work 1t was a good hour
At 1915. a large audience, unusual
for Saturday. gathered to listen to MISS
Annie Reecher Scoville, the daughter u
the speaker of Friday morning. Her
theme was The Schooling of a Sioux
Boy. She spoke as one Ito the man
ner born" having spent much time
among the Indians of our great West
ern plains. Her descriptions of lie
among the Indians was very vivid ana
thrillingly interesting. 1t is evident
that she has travelled and visited with
both eyes open: and she shows ma
tive ability for telling what she knows
The earnestness. vivacity. simplicit"
and perspicuity which characterized
her honored grandfathers utterance
were marked in her public address and
private conversation. She made the
tent and field life of the native Sioux
won by William Stevens of Water
desire to bring these people into the
fuller light of the Gospel. Miss SEQ
Vile aroused desire. which became
demand. to hear her farther; and
she pleased many by consentins to
speak again. later in the day.
During the afternoon. a number of
field and out-of-door sports were en-
gagged in including tennis. base bail.
swimming. driving and river eXcur-
sion. The finals in the tennis tourna-
ment were played off. Sixteen of the
fellows entered, and there were some
hard fought contests. The prizes wera
won by William Stevens of Water
Vile. and Ralph Winslow of Lewiston.
These were presented in the evening
as was also the prize fishing rod to
Clarence Mcclellan, for excellence in
swimming and capturing the ila5 on
the creased pole.
Fifty or more took a part of the at
ternoon for an excursion up river .!
the steamboat and barges. They re-
port a very pleasant sail
At O'Clock. Miss Scoville resumed
her morning talk to the great delight OF
girls and women only. In the evening
the services were in charge Of Messrs
Hinckley and Smith, each speaking i!
terms of high praise of the conduct oil
the fellows throughout the encamp'
ment. An an early hour. the Saturday
night benediction was spoken to CLOSE
Il busy. happy week.
On Sunday morning. the sun shon:
brightly. the birds sang sweetly. tbs
squirrels chartered merrily. the pine
murmured softly and everything ant
everybody seemed to be prasng God
At an early hour. the camp was al
alive making ready for the service
of the closing day. Before 9 O'Clock
the people began to arrive and the.
continued to come in steady stream
until the Auditorium was full to over
flowing. When the services opened, a
1890. not all could find even standin!
room.
The morning sermon was preache'
by Mr.. L. A. Jordan. the general secre