Evening journal., 1902-08-08
SUMMIT lCAMP -, =
!. : FORMALLY OPENS
Interesting Platform and Con-
! SeCraliOn Meeting Held
PROMINENT CLERGYMRN SPEAK
False ReOOrtS Of Smallpox in Camp
aa5efstl astfT ~ asrszIrr
sand Of Quarantine Brighten
Many TenteTS

STAFF Correspondence Evening Journal
Brandywine Summit, Aug. S.-Bran-
dywine Summit camp was opened last
night with impressive services. Tents
on the grounds have been filling up
rapidly during the last few days. and
their occupants crowded the tabernacle
last evening at the initial service Of the
camp of 1902. The Rev. r. H. Adams
was in charge.
The services opened with fifteen
minutes Of song. The hymns were Sc
lected from the book entitled Grateful
Praise" which will be the only one
used this year. After the song service
DIR. Watt pronounced a short prayer.
This concluded. the Rev. DR.. Adams
made the opening address. which was
most eloquent, and held the large au-
dience in close attention during the en-
tire discourse. AT the conclusion Of
DR.. Adams address there was volun-
tary speaking by the ministers pres
ent and by several laymen-
The speaking was followed by an
altar service, at which the people con-
secrated themselves to the work of the
camp. The service was concluded with
prayer by the Rev. DR.. Adams.
DR.. Adams and l.. w. Jordan yes
terday afternoon visited all the famil-
lies on the grounds, and made special
request that they attend the services.
Everyone heartily responded.
The Rev. DR.. Murray, of St. Paul's;
Dr. Smith, of Epworth NJ. e. Church,
and Samuel II. Baynard arrived in the
camp in the afternoon and took part
in the services last night.
Either for maliciousness or other
purpose, some person has started the
report that there were several cases OF
smallpox in the camp, and that the
ground had been Quarantined. The re-
port is supposed to have been started
by farmers in the neighborhood OF
Johnsons Corner. They said there had
been some people from Chester in the
little village, and that the disease had
been contracted from them. AS a mat
ter of fact. there were some people
from Chester who visited the camI
During the day and part OF the even
ing the young and even the old folk
have many ways to amuse themselves
when not in attendance at the services
Among other things, croQuet Is a pOpu-
lar game A beautiful spot at the
highest end of the grounds has been
leveled and court laid out The crack
of the mallet and ball can be heard at
almost any time during the day. Sew
eral of the women have become prof.
cient in the sport Mrs. Horace GrubE
and Mrs. Charles Mammele are the
champions at doubles. and in the sim
giles Mrs. Charles Mammele carries off
tho palm.
The sport that attracts the younger
portion of the inhabitants, and espe-
cially the young women, is ping-pong.
Carl Schafer and Malcolm Ewing have
erected a ping-pong tent on Lebanon
avenue. and there is a game in prog
ress all the time. This is the chief at
traction in the evenings. In the tent
Miss May Stevens, of Germantown, is
champion.
The hearts of the little folk were
made glad last night. In the afternoon
Charles G. Pepper announced that he
would take the children on a straw ride
through the country. The announce
ment caused a futter. and the young
folk could hardly wait until the time
arrived. Mr. Pepper kept his word
and all the children declared they had
a most enjoyable time. When they re-
turned they were ready to be tucked
into their little cots. to dream of tn,
happy event.
When not engaged in devOlions the
male portion of the camp spend the
day cunning and fishing Game is re.
ported good especially fishing.
On Saturday there will be a game OF
baseball between the camp boys and a
club from Beaver Valley. The camr
boys are practicing every day, and are
determined to down their opponents
The game promises to be an interest
ing contest
John r. Kilmer occupies an excellent
tent It is lighted by electricity AS
the dynamo is large. Mr.. Kilmer is
lighting the entire camp ground.
grounds, but they were never near thu
Infected section of Chester, and the
did not bring the disease down will
them. There is no smallpox in camp
and what is more. there is not on
one case of sickness within its limits
The people laugh at the idea of thl
disease having found its way amonl
them. DR.. Harvey Day, of Talleyville
who is the camp physician. has no
vet made one visit here The repOr
has become widespread, however, an,
some people are foolish enough to be
lieve it. II has been the cause of keep
ing several away from the camp.
There were few arrivals yesterday
but the crowd is not expected until to-
morrow and Sunday Those who hav
quarters on the grounds seem to be en-
joying the outing.
There was a heavy wind storm OF
Wednesday night, but no damage was
done
The evenings are very cool, and th'