The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-09
THE ROUTINE AT BETHANY
HOW THE COTTAGERs AND VISITORS
SPEND THE DAY.
The Sunday Crowd Is of the Most In
Inconsistencies at Acton Park
camp Meetings.

The inhabitants Of Bethany Park spent
most Of their time yesterday in trying to
keep cool. and for the most part the efforts
of Or. McNabb and others who endeavored
to get people to the Tabernacle were of no
avail.
At a. m. Rev. Allan B. Philputt, Of this
city. opened the home missionary services
with a few remarks of introduction. I. J.
Legg gave a short talk on his work in
home missionary fields. No treasurer's re-
port was given, as that officer was not
present.
Rev. E. F. Mahan. Of Shelbyville, deliv-
cred an address at IL o'clock on "Impres-
sions Of the Passion Play" which was well
received. In the evening Rev. p. j. Rice
gave a short talk on THE Preacher and
State Missions" At s p. m. Rev. William
Oeschger delivered a sermon. The Sym
postum on State Missions could not be
held. owing TO lack of attendance on the
part Of the principals.
The late arrivals are: Joseph Franklin,
Bedford; Ethel Rogers, Lora Carothers,
Norine Rogers. Bloomington; o. Mehring,
T.. Higgins, Indianapolis.
Ministerial day will be observed at Beth
any to-day, and no doubt a large number OF
preachers will attend. Many excellent ad-
dresses are on the programme, and tonight
John l.. Brandt, Of Valparaiso, will give MIS-
second stereopticon lecture on Palestine
The biggest day of the week at Bethany
Park is Sunday, when the Christian camp
meeting ground puts on the gayest attire
and presents a fine appearance. Inc nrst
every one who firmly believes in Sunday
religion must prepare for sunrise prayer
meeting.
Sunday, because by Z a. m. there is a large
crowd anxiously waiting for the door TO
open to the dining room, where they know
a good meal awaits them and the events OF
the week may be discussed. Breakfast over,
the guests lounge over the park until the
first train brings the morning papers Inc
newSboy does not long keep MS STOCK,
which is eagerly purchased by every one
interested in learning the happenings In the
outside world
The carriages from all over the country
for miles around begin to arrive early.
bringing the young man and his best girl
for an outing at Bethany. AT . O'Clock the
big bell calls the young people to sunday
| school, which is always well attended, and
at 1915 the Tabernacle is well filled by the
more pious who wish to hear the sermon
After the MONDAY meal the observer may
spend an enjoyable hour watching the per-
sons on the ground, which are by TINS
time filled with people,. The benches and
seats of every description are always
working and the artesian well is a place
Of resort. 1t is an impressive picture ana al
most every type of character may be seen.
Here is the grandmother earnestly conVers-
ing with the old minister who has attended
the assembly when no shade kept the sun
from the visitors. and recalling the time
when the park was a wilderness. Just pass
ing them is the young farmer boy with ms
best girl, who looks longingly at the res
taurant where pop, corn crisp, etc, entlce
all who are willing to spend their week s
wages in "hilarity at Bethany
The young boys who Just came up to
see what was doing are also in evidence
with their cigarettes and bright red neck
ties and blue shirts. A young man from the
city in white duck trousers is the object OF
many uncomplimentary remarks, to which
he gives no heed.
And so the afternoon passes until train
time, when the depot is the main attrac-
ton. The crowd is noticeably thinned out
after the train leaves and things assume
a more quiet appearance. Supper tire
comes. The guests go to the dining room
and a procession may be seen carrying
boxes heading for the hill, a choice pic
mic grounds. After supper the boats are
rented until services and the lake is the
center of attraction. AS the shades of even
ing descend over the park after the hustle
of the day many are glad TO return home,
while others seek rest in the Tabernacle
or under some tree in the park. When
church is out the first curfew rings. which
marks the closing Of another assembly
day and the beginning of a new week.