The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1905-08-03
NoeTRORT CAMP GROUND.
The Methodist Assembly and Itinerants In
stitute of 1905.

stltute Of 1905.
The Itinerants Institute of the East
Maine Conference composed of the
ministers who have not completed the
iour years course of study prescribed
| by the board of bishops for member of
an annual conference and the board of
examiners, will hold its mid-year NEE t.
ing at Northport Campground, Aug.
I4tn TO 18th, inclusive, in connection
| with Summer Assembly. The ad
dresses and lectures as shown in the
ninety arranged program below will be
entirely free to the public. There will
De no charges for admission to the
GROUNDS or auditorium during assem-
Oily week: A circular letter signed by
rev. ). W. Hatch, pastor of the Metho-
dlst church, Belfast, contains the fol-
lowing information:
Since the lighter subjects have been
placed in the first half Of the year, and
each student was notified early of the
date OF the mid-year examinations, we
reel each man should be present and
prepared for examinations.
The expense of the mid-year meet
ing OF the Institute is borne BY the
active members of the conference for
the benefit of the young men who are
it would not seem right that any stu
dent should put the Institute to the
expense OF paying his fare for the round
trip unless he comes prepared to take
examinations in the subjects assigned.
and to stay through the larger part of
the week SO as to derive all the benefits
possible.
eve hope to use the morning study
hours from $50 to 10 to better adyan
tage than last year.
1--WE trust many of the preachers will
plan to come to the Institute and As
sembly and remain to the camp-meet
ing, which begins the week following,
thus enjoying two full weeks at this
beautiful and inspiring place, never
more so than this year
''The Institute pays the fare of stu
dents and examiners in the first half
for the round trip, and provides lodg-
ings at Northport. Meals can be OBJ
tanned at restaurants, or at the hotel.
Milk, meat, coffee, pastry, cooked
meats, fruits and other necessary arti
Giles of diet can be purchased on the
grounds, SO if one wishes to bring sup
plies from home they can purchase
others at the grounds and live COM
fortably and nearly as inexpensively as
at home.
''The Maine Central Railroad will sell
tickets to Belfast from all stations west
of Etna at one and three-quarters cents
per mile each way; and to Bucksport
from all stations east of Etna at the
same rate. The Eastern Steamship
Company will sell tickets from all land
ings to Northport Campground for one
fare for the round trip from August u
to September l.
''The Bangor & Bar Harbor Steam
boat Company will sell tickets from
river landings to Northport and return
the same day for SO cents.
''The Bangor & ArooStook Railroad
will sell tickets from all stations to
Bangor and return for one fare. The
Golden Rod leaves Bucksport on ar
rival of morning train from Bangor
and reaches Belfast in time to take
passengers arriving on the 9.45 train to
Northport; returning leaves Camden at
1920 for Northport and up-river land
ings; one fare for the round trip.
Persons travelling at the expense
Of the Institute must do so by the
cheapest route or pay the additional ex-
penSe themselves. Please look up the
matter in advance and do not fail to Sc
cure reduced rates and passes, as ex-
planned.
Persons not members of the Insti-
tute can be provided with lodgings and
meals. Notify j. W. Hatch, Belfast,
Me-, if you wish lodgings and state the
day and hour when you expect to ar
rive. Each preacher who attends the
Assembly will be expected to contri-
butte 81 to help meet the expenses of
the same.
There will not be any gate fees AS
sembly week. The headquarters of the
! president of the Institute will be at the
Belfast cottage and he will be glad to
| do anything he can for your comfort.
The season is opening finely at
Northport. Rev. DR.. W. J. Yates is in
charge. He has the management of
the program of the Assembly feature
| and he will also be leader of the camp
meeting. Program:
Monday, August A. p. NJ, musi-
Gale.
Tuesday, August Is. $50 a. H.. de-
votions; a. No., study hour; 1870 a. NJ,
Hints About Sermon Making" Presi-
dent D. n. Beach, D. D., Bangor; p.
NJ, The Exclusion of the Saloon from
| Cambridge" President D. n. Beach;
100 p. NJ, DIVISIONS in Clay" Rev. D.
N. Howell, D. d., Hartford, Conn.
Wednesday, August Is. $50 a. NJ,