New-York tribune., 1903-07-05
TWO ROUSING SERVTCES.
Ocean GroUe Residents Observe the
Fourth zoith Enthusiasm

Ocean Grove, N j. July + Especial D-T'wo roustna
Fourth of July services were held here to-day and
both were attended by thousands of patriotic Meth
odists representing nearly every State in the Union
The day was ushered in at sunrise when General
John c. Patterson a veteran of the Civil War fred
a national salute has been his custom for the
last quarter OF century
The initial celebration in the Young PeopIe's
Temple began soon after breakfast. Nearly three
thousand people crowded into the building which
was tastefuly decorated. William NJ. Springer
for twenty years a Member of Congress from
Illinois was the presiding officer. The Temple or
chestra played a number Of national hymns and
the Park Sisters. cornetsts, played The Star
Spanged Banner Then followed an oration by
the Rev. DR. T s Henderson. of BROOKLYN His
theme was Gems of Truth" in which he drew les
sons from the lives of famous Americans. incIud-
ing Washington, Lincoln Grant jefferson, Garfield
and Mckinley. Mrs. Henderson. wife of the orator
sang My Old Kentucky Home and Miss Cecilia
Bradford played violin solo Nearer nv God
to Thee" This followed by the singing of
Lead, Kindly Light by double quartet A patri-
otic sketch entitled Miss Columbia the Queen of
the Republic" ended the programme. Miss Colum-
bia was impeTsonated by Miss Margaret Asay of
Ocean Grove number OF young people suitably
costumed, represented the arts sciences. religion
commerce. pleasure. politics. government. the army
and navy, and capital and labor.
This service over, another was held in the Audi
torium- Here Bishop FitzGerald president Of the
Camp Meeting Association, presided and a power
full Grafton was delivered by ex-senator Edward c.
Stokes, Of Trenton. The Festival Chorus and the
Auditorium Orchestra. under the direction of Tall
Esen Morgan, played and sang patriotic airs
This evening, in the Auditorium, a patriotic con-
cert arranged by Mr. Morgan. delighted an audience
numbering five thousand. The Festival Chorus
was assisted by several noted vocal and instrument
tai soloists, including Frederick Butler basso who
sang "The Armorers Song" and MY Own United
States Miss Anna Park. cornetist who created
much enthusiasm by her rendition of Columbia" ;
m l.
Bradford, violinist and Hans Krorold, 'celIist
The final number by the orchestra was medley of
national airs. When The Star SpangIed Banner
the chorus IN singing the refrain.
The services tomorrow in the Auditorium will be
IN charge OF the officers of the Sunday School
Assembly now in session The morning sermon
will be preached by the Rev. DR.. Charles L. Mead
Of Hoboken and the Rev. DR.. F. Hermance. OF
New-York. will occupy. the pulpit in the evening
tomorrow afternoon the summer Bible class will
be organized, with the Rev DR.. Thomas OHanion
OF remington as leader. The usual surf meet
ing will be held at the foot Of Ocean Pathway at
dusk ~
Suliivan.s oratoric Of The Prodgal Som Will be
rendered a week from this evening in the Audito-
rum by the Summer Festival Chorus. assisted by
Margaret heyes. contralto soloist in St Thon1as's
Epscopai Church; NewYork George W jenkins
tenor. with the Thomas Orchestra Chicago ana
Julian Walker, the New-York basso.