New-York tribune., 1901-08-18
CAMP MEETINGS AND BABIES.
THE TWO GREAT EVENTS OF THIS WEEK
AT ASBURY PARK AND OCEAN GROVE.

AT ASBURY PARK AND OCEAN GROVE.
Asbury Park Aug It (SpeciaD.-The outing sea-
is its height in Asbury Park and Ocean
Grove. This congested condition will. barring bad
weather. continue for the two weeks, after
which there Will the gradual falling off that
is usually expected until the close OF the in
September. The arrivals in Ocean Grove this week
unusually numerous owing TO the camp
meeting which began to-day.
American Day was observed in Asbury Park
Thursday by the Junior American Mechanics and
their friends. There parade. in former
years but the thousands OF young patriots who
took part in the days observance spent their short
outing taking in the sights on the shore front. In
the evening the young mariners Wesley Lake
gave a water carnival in honor OF the visitors
There nearly hundred Illuminated boats
IN the procession. and the cottages the lake
front were gayIy decorated and lighted and fire.
works and Greek fire burned the boats
filed with hotel guests and cottagers. moved up
and down the lake.
The visitors have been surfeited with social func-
tions during the week. The BeIlamy dance the
Coleman House Tuesday evening the most
novel and amusing event thus far OF the social
season. The participants and spectators completely
hed the casino. Keeping In mind BeIamy's
famous novel. Looking Backward the dancers
reversed the usual order Of ballroom costuing and
etiquette Shirt waists worn backward
masks and wigs were also reversed. and the dane
ing and bowling done backward Last evening
the army OF children at the Hotel Bruins Nick en-
toyed their annual masked ball Wednesday even
ing the older guests the same hotel danced the
cotillon when the figures adopted at the
Dancing Masters National Association meeting
were introduced. Progressive euchrs was the Ill
version at the Ocean Hotel Tuesday evening
There were forty players. and the pretty prizes
were awarded Mrs Hook Mrs. Van BufTeIn
Mrs. Pferer. Mr. Perkins. Mr.. Walsh and Mr.
Wise
Arrangements have been completed for the great
baby parade which will take place next Wednes-
day afternoon in Ocean-aye. There are now
more than four hundred entries ;he participants
to-be representing nearly every large city In the
country. The prizes be distributed number over
Atty. and the minimum value OF each award IS
-. the parents Of the babies who will compete
ore working night and day getting their coaches
ready. Waters B. Day OF Morristown. will ac, as
grand marshal Of the procession and w. r
kirchner, formerly a captain IN the New York
Police Department. viii be the captain OF the line
OF march. The prize winning babies and their
coaches will be exhibition in the evening IN the
beach auditorium. At the same time Queen Titania
and her band Of fairies. recruited from among the
children at the hotels will give an entertainment
and distribute the prizes and ribbons TO the win
The Christian and Missionary Alliance has been
holding its annual conference in Asbury Park this
week Missionaries from India. China and Africa.
Is well mission workers from New-York city.
were present. and spoke OF the work being accom-
pushed Tor the salvation Of the world.
Ocean Groves grca; religious event. the annual
camp meeting. began to-day. and will continue
nntil Monday. September when the religious sea
son for ls0l will close. Thousands OF Methodsts
from all parts Of the lanc this week take
Part in the continuous meeting prayer service
held this morning In the auditorium when
fervent prayers for the success OF the meeting
offered. This evening fifty ministers assisted
Bishop FitzGerald in administering the Sacrament
10 five thousand communicates The opening ser
mon will be preached tomorrow morning by the
Rev DR.. Cortland Myers. pastor Of Baptist
Memorial Temple. Brooklyn Dr. Myers VIII also
preach the evening sermon. Eleven distinct ser
vices Will be held on the ground while the camp
meeting Is In progress The daily order or services
Is as follows 545 m. sunrise service, led by
the Rev. Or. A Z. Ballard 8 - a. m, family de
yotions. led by Bishop James y FftzGerald. 8
a m. holiness meeting. led by the devotional COM
mittee. consisting Of Drs. Aiday and Ballard and
Bishop FitzGerad; a. m. young peoples meeting,
led by the Rev Charles H Yatman. a. help
ing hand meeting, led by the Rev. William Frank