The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-07-20
YOUNG GIRLS CRITICISED
III. c. BARNETT INvEIGHS AGAINST
UNCOVERED THROATS.
Closing Sessions of the Holiness As
ISOLATION Camp Meeting Draw
Big Crowds.

After ten days OF fervent religious strenu-
osity. characterized by most extraordinary
features of various kinds, the camp meet
ing OF the Holiness Association came to a
close last night after a day that reminded
one Of the times of Jonathan Edwards. John
Knox, Charles Finney and others who
lived in an era of religious enthusiasm
Early yesterday morning people began to
arrive and by noon the grounds were filed
= The interurban road was unable to carry
abe crowds from this city and hundreds
were left From below the park as far
as Franklin many came TO attend the clos
ing session of the camp. Many farmers
drove to the meeting and the grounds pre-
sented most animated scene yesterday
afternoon.
Not only was the spirit of religion in the
air, but the observer might detect things
OF worldly nature amid the busy scenes
Of the church workers. For miles around
the maids Of the rural district locked to
Greenwood Park. where the bashful coun-
try boy pulled contentedly at his "stogey,"
purchased from the stand on the grounds
The swings We're constantly working" and
the restaurant where lemonade was sold
attracted great numbers During the aft
efnoon, when young man with a large
cigar would emerge from the store and in
spire preacher 10 declare that the store
keeper was in league with the devil that
individual only smiled and looked at the
cash dra wer.
But the day was not only one of pleas
ure. but IL was also one in which a great
deal or good was done by the members OF
the Holiness organization. From early i'm
the morning until late at night the preach
erS toiled 20 save the listless throng that
was constantly moving about with little in
terest IN the affairs or the camp. So great
was the crowd that all the people could not
De seated IN the pavilion and meetings were
held In different parts OF the grounds. Lit
Tie knots OF people could be seen all over
the PARK with some person in the center
earnestly preaching and praying. There
were many incidents that marked these
inapromptu gatherings. In one place an old
woman became so wrought up that she
jumped up and down and danced I'm the
most sprightIy manner. Al another meet
Ing II. G. Barnett, of this CITY, caused a stir
IN the audience by declaring that the voung
girls. IL they were Christians, would cover
s sneiI ndheuhess and not so around in low
neck gowns tempting every young man who
was trying TO lead Christian life Mr.
Barnett also scored the community of
greenwood saying he would rather preach
In the slums than there because the people
were so devoid OF religious sentiment
Inc routine OF the day began at o'clock
Win sunrise PRAYER meeting. led by Rev
John Hatfield. At $50 a love feast was held
at Wnlcn twelve persons professed CONVEX
sion. Rev. Seth G. Rees, of Chicago
preached the morni..s sermon at 1880. and
at O'Clock Mrs. Brewer led a chiIdrens'
meeting. Mrs. Matte Wines preached at
$50 on Turning the World Upside Down. .
and at the same time Mr.. Barnett was
preaching out In the grounds. Last night
Kew: John Hatfield preached on The Final
OeciSlon 10 one OF the largest crowds of
the session. All Of the meetings yesterday
were enthusiastic. and over thirty persons
went 10 the altar. Last night after an mr.
gent appeal for sinners 10 come forward
Mr.. Hatfield said You can go home now,
you have rejected God and we don't wenf
you Many left the tabernacle and those
IN. charge OF the meeting continued 10 WORK
With these az the altar. All OF the altar
services yesterday were impressive.