The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-08-18

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years have a greater number been
present at so early stage of the SER
vice than are now in attendance, and,
Judging by the inquiries being made
for cottages or rooms, the future Is
assured a success.
DR.. Griffin, presiding elder of this
district and the presiding officer OF the
Camp Meeting association, is proving
himself to be the right man in this
formerly most undesirable position, and
has succeeded in enthusing directors,
preachers and all attending with camp
meeting fervor and energy. MIR. j. L..
Crawford, of this city, is doing much
toward making Wyoming place to be
sought after, for he and his excellent
wife. appreciating its hracing air, its
pure water, it's charming grove, its
beautiful scenery, have spent much
time and expended considerable money
in the purchase of cottages erection
of barn and improvements numerous,
which are adding greatly to the eclat
and increasing the good tone of Wyo-
ming camp meeting. Add to these
things the fact that they are as gen.
erous as they are enterprising, and as
hospitable as they are generous, and
you can see some reason for the inn
ing hall, under the conduct of A. f.
Potter. is so far in advance Of the past
that many comments are heard in
praise of this management in the
quantity and quality of food and eX-
cellent table service. The singing is an
inspiration, led by Rev. Frank James,
of Centermoreland young man with
a beautiful tenor voice and much en-
thusiasm.
1t has been bright, CHEEKY and al
ways pertinent. The new Wyoming
trio, consisting of Revs. Thomas, Jay
and Race, are adding to the delights
of the occasion and cheering with sou5
the camp meeting attendants. Rev. T.
NJ. Furey, of Mountain Top, presides
at the organ with ability and also with
proper dignity, in which is the grace
of humility.
The children's meetings, which are
held at 1 o'clock, are very helpful and
full of interest, not alone to the chill
dren but to those of maturcr years.
Mrs. c. E. MoEg, of Wilkes Barre, Is
in charge, which is sufficient statement
of the effectiveness of these important
meetings. Yesterday Mrs. ]. b. Sweet
of Simpson church. this city, addressed
the children. Mrs. Sweet has charge
y
departments in the conference. and
knows how to interest, please and ir-
struct children. Her address and illus
trations were apropos and thoroughly
enjoyed.
Rev. P. ]. Kain, of Philadelphia, was
the first preacher for this camp meet
ing season. He preached elOquently
and effectively from the words: LAS
the Lord my God liveth before whom
I stand" The sermon was we'll calcu-
lated to properly start the meetings on
the road TO success. Rev. w. II. Reese,
of Elmira, had the subsequent conduct
of services until Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. Reese won many friends by his en-
cellent expositions of divine truth, his
unobtrusiveness and his evident piety.
The camp generally was sorry when
he left. On Thursday afternoon Rev.
T. C. Edwards, of Edwardsville, the
eloquent divine, put the imprint of his
homiletical power upon mis- large audi
ence, and from the words, "Therefora
being justified by faith, we have peace
with God through our Lord Jesus
Christ" lifted the service into q
stronger atmosphere of hope and faith
Thursday evening the preacher was
Rev. r. NJ. PasCoe, of Avoca; his text
was, Using the world as not abusing
it," Mr. PasCoe is a strong sermonizer
and gave an eloquent presentation OF
theme at once strong in itself an
full of meat of the gospel.
Friday morning the pastor of Court.
dale, Rev. G.. c. Jacobs, delivered q
strong sermon from the text, "Art
they few that be saved?" and argu,
ing affirmatively presented his views
so positively yet kindly that "amens'
were numerous and subsequent con,
congratulations very much in evi
dence. In the afternoon minis
ter of this city, Rev. G. A. Cure, o.
Providence church, charmed all will
his eloquence, comforted and inspired
to renewed diligence in seeking into
the truth which maketh free, held III
the Redeemer of Men as revealed il
the Scriptures as the answer to tn,
worlds need and nightly moved tn,
camp with the gracious tenderness o
the wonderful Gospel.
Last evening Rev. Frank James, o
Centermorelnad, preached effectivel!
and powerfully upon How We Ma,
Know God" his text being, "The un
known God Him I declare unit
you" Rev. James is young man, no
yet through with his conference stud
les, but in his sermon of last evenini
he revealed such possibilities o
strength and such power of though
that the whole camp was stirred witt
the rousing declarations of a God re
.Vealed unto whosoever will.
Friday is Epworth League day, tn
principle address is to be delivered b,
Rev. William II. Hitler, of Wilkes
Barre. In the evening, Rev. C. F
Henry, of Taylor, will preach. Tomor
row will be the great day. If tn
preachers assigned will be onI hanc
great sermons will be the rule of tn
day. Revs. Race, Griffin and Mog
will demonstrate the truth that tn
Gospel of the past is the same toda
and, We doubt not, will do valiant an
effective work for God and His church
The meetings will close on Wednes
day next
The following ministers have bee
and are in attendance: Revs. Austi
Griffin, presiding elder; C. E. Mogl
Wilkes-Barre, w. II. Hitler, Wilkes
Barre; Samuel Moore, Wilkes-Barre
w. J.. Thorpe, Plymouth; o. l.. Sever
son, West Pittston; G. A. Cure, Scran
ton; ]. b. Sweet, Scranton; Jane
Benninger, Scranton, #. p. Dot,
Scranton; G. NJ. Surdam, Pittston; "
A. Wagner, Luzerne; ]. r. wagne
Askam; 4. NJ. Furey, Mountain Tor
Frank James, Centermoreland; +. /
Cornell, Wanamie; II. l.. Santee, Yves
Nanitcoke; II. II. Dresser, Ashley; {
Calender. Carverton; S. Jay, wye
ming; g. A. Warburton, Eatonyillt
p. Houck, Shavertown; @. C. Jacob
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