The evening Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1902-1902, 1902-07-28
AT CHESTER
HEIGHTS.

1
Chester Heights Camp Not only
was it big in name, but the attend
ance was the largest seen Oh the
grounds for several years. The thou
sands Of people who were visitors be
gan to arrive at an early hour ane
continued to pour in until after dusk
when the tide of travel turned. The
fine weather and good attendanc &C
| put greater vim into ministers and
workers.
Rev. Samuel Kehr, with band Of
worshippers, met at O'Clock to 6 i've
| praise and plead for successful day
in the Christian work. Mr.. kehr Is
subject was Christians Rest, and he
took his text from st. John l4:l-20.
After an interesting meeting, all the
people assembled, formed in line and
marched from cottage to cottage sing
ing hymns and giving praise.
Mrs. Jonn Fitch sang a solo at this
meeting, and addresses were made by
DR.. Brodhead and DR.. Hard, at their
cottages.
DR.. G. NJ. Brodhead, the Spiritual
Director, at 8 O'Clock commenced
love feast which was continued until
10 o'clock.
Neither theme nor text was named
but after a general talk on tue bible,
experiences were heard from several
Christians. Rev. Manley Hard gave
his experience. Mrs. Brodhead sang,
"There's 5 Glory in My SouI;" Major
Howells sang, "l'm Happy Since the
Devil Left Me-" The other exper.
fences submitted were interesting
and gave great life to the meet
ing.
At l. 80 o'clock, Mrs. Howells OPEN
ed the Children's Meeting in the
Tent on the Hill. She led in the
place Of Rev. J. II. Royer, who is act
ing as the Children's preacher, and
was absent for the day.
The theme taken by Mrs. HowellS
was, "a Lad at Home' At the
time of this meeting, Major Howells
led his Pentacosta Meeting in the
large tent. "Ie is Precous', was
the theme, and was very ably present.
ed to the people. Many personsgave
their experiences, and helped by sing
ing. Miss Simpson. Mr.. Simpson and
Mrs. Munford sang solos.
At 2.3O o'clock, song service
under the leadership Of Professor
Hall was commenced. Some Of the
best talent ol tho ground sang at
this service. Among those who took
part were: Mrs. John Fitch. Dr..
Dingee. Professor Hall and Miss
Simpson, Miss Brodhead sang solo
mo Conde mnation
The morning sermon was preached
by Rev. W. II. Shafer, OF this city,
JlIs subject was, "Philir and His
Lord" " The text may be found in
John 14:S
He said IN part, zone Of the most
difficult things is to live in the near.
est sense to God. Israel produced
more great men than any other
nation. We all grow larger in big
company. We get along well when
everything is favorable, but when
the time comes to 60 out and work
hard, there are less believers in God.
Mrs. Frank Schneider and Mrs.
Pugh, of Norristown, are visitors at
the Borneman Cottage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Leggat and
son, Albert, Jr.; are spending the
closing days of camp at the cottage
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. George
Kennedy.
Threte large busses loaded with
visitors came from Media yesterday
morning and did not return until
after tho last service last night.
a large crowd Of worshipers from
Llanwellyn attended the early
morning service and remained dur.
ing II part of the day.
Miss Mae Blest, one of Whining
tons popular young ladies', is here
to remain for week after camp
closes.