Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-08-05
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ter than that last year and as the entries;
We're composed of a number of boys who
competed the past season. this shows Il
decided improvement in the individua.
play.
There were a number of entries IN dou-
bles. but il was impossible TO play these
off on account of lack of time. the rain iii
terferinx considerably win the play. The
final match for the consolation prize has
To be finished. also. Butler and 4. Robin
son being the competitors.
Next year IL is proposed to have the
present clay court improved and to add
another clay court. 50 that those who
propose TO play will have better oppor-
tunity to indulge in the game. During
the finals Mrs. iiungcrford of Stamford.
Conn. served tea to all who came To the
courts. an act which Increased the obi
ways shown her deep interest in the wei
fare of the boys.
The evening session was conducted as Il
platform meeting. short addresses being
delivered ny G. W. Hincklcy. Walter ~.
Smith. a. 7. Dunn and VIM. Il. Fox. 1t
was a good service and largely attended.
The camp breakfast hour had hardly pass
ed when the people began to come. Hun
dreds of people came III from miles
around. 1t was a quiet. orderly and. for
the most part. very worshipful gather
ing. There was little of the picnic. hol-
iday spirit manifest. All who could do so
heartily in the services. Various esti-
mates were made of the number present.
but no one knows anything about how
many there were. At each OF the regu-
lar services the auditorium WAS crowded.
ases and ALL and hundreds We're on the
piazzas and in the grove outside.
The morning sermon was preached by
r. l. Jordan of the Bangor y. Nj. C. A.
1t was a vivid. realistic presentation of
the teaching of the New Testament "a,
o the resurrection of Jesus. and the large
recital OF the record of this important
event. He made the risen Christ seem
very real.
in the afternoon Mr.. Hickey preached
much 10 the delight and profit of all of
he people. He gave the message of hope
and cheer. assuring sinful men that Their
through Jesus Christ. The message was
suited to mans deepest need and the
hearts truest desire.
At o'clock meeting for boys only
was held in the assembly tent Mr.. Rob-
inson led the meeting and 100 boys Were
present to receive anu enjoy the mes
sage.
At o'clock Mr.. Jordan conducted a
meeting for men only in the tent. the
strong words. of the leader being follow
Smith and Fox of New York. At the
same hour meeting for women only was
held in the auditorium. leu by Mrs VIM
people attended these special services.
and a marked interest was manifest. An
approaching thunder shower seemed to
effect the visitors somewhat but had no
terrors for the campers.
The evening service was conducted by
Mr.. Hincklev 1t was the closing hour
of the assembly and a fitting hour of
song, testimony and prayer. All hearts
were at the same time summed and up
lifted. There was much of the spirit OF
thankfulness for the blessing Of the last
~ days
The assembly closes Win only the feel
inss Of joy and gratitude. Plans are be-
ing made for next year. and all are an
iicipatinC a renewal of the present de
lightful fellowship and an enlarge ment Of
the work. The growth of this year in
spires the hope for even larger growth.
and there is evident purpose on tn" part
of the boys and managers Of The assem-
bly, to extend the blessings of the en-
Campmcnt
The plant is capable of such develop
ment as to warrant tn" expectation that
5n boys are to h" seen canning in tn"
grove. and that within five years.
On MONDAY M rrnE III" camp will r'ak
I'D and the fellows scatter. hut il Seems
to he the universal desire and purpose to
: come again next year