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The Washington times., 1907-01-01
Big Audience Welcomes
''The Earl and the Girl. "

'''rhe Earl and he Girl has served
Eddie Foy a long time as a piece with
which to hll theaters and make people
laugh. but its age has only improved
il. and II is an excellent comic opera
yet. The capacity audience at the
BeIasco last night. by laughter and aP-
plause. showed It's pleasure and appre-
citation OF the high general merit Of the
lines. the Songs, the stage business, ana
the cast.
As IS customary aud necessary for the
success Of such Z production there are
a host OF girls Ia H. pretty girls both
among the major parts and IN the
chorus. The songs are musica. and
catchy. and the chorus IS well trained
Eddie Foy is as funny this year as
he was last. As the grotesque dog
trainer. his appearance alone is good
for A series OF laughs and MS INES.
especially the Well-chOsen Few aD9ut tlv
woman who was tiskled 20 death IN
hidden manner. convuIsed the audience
last night His song. A Ihousah1
Years from Now, was on an equal
with any topical song that one Is apt
10 hear. s- .e
practically the same this year as tney
were last, but they are good. ana ti'aI
Is the main consideration; 80.
Next 10 Eddie Foy. the honofs OF tHo
evening were carried on by Miss cara
Inge. an eighteen-year-Old Mississippian.
as pretty as the tabled girl OF the
south. Her personality. beauty and gen
eral attractiveHess made her two song;
How'd You Like 70 spoon Win Ale-
ard I'D Like 10 Marry YOU the song
hts of the entire production As thS5
girl" she was distinctly successtui anu
played the pa't 20 the TOP notch.
" II. Arms Tong. as Mr.. DO" 1e. H. ~
mond as Daisy Fallowfield. and Joseph
Csrev. as the landlord. contributed IN
No small part 20 the success Of the
niece. cheyenne" BY Mr.. Arnstrong,
i.vVben the Right Little Girl Comes
49,, :, nv Edwin Wilson, and shop
ping" BY Miss Diamond, were notably
pleasing songs.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
1.-THE Ninety and Nine
Welcomed at Academy

''The Ninety and Nine" which opened
tn a big Academy audience last night
is one OF the strongest OF the Academy
thriIlers seen this season. II Is not
play Of gun play and bloodshed, OF blood
and thunder. but its climaXes are none
the Less intense. II tells Of man who
has lost all through drink and is re-
deemed through love OF the one woman.
True s James plays the man and
Bayone WhippIs the woman, and both
play very we'll Hugo Goldsmith, as
Hud Bryson, a half-Witted boy, does
some clever character work. and the
rest OF the cast is generally competent
The big scene" is that OF a railway
train rushing through a burning forest,
and wrought the audience up 70 high
pitch Of excitement and enthusiasm
The spectacle is well managed. and
the fine moral tone OF the play IS 10 be
commended. The frequent quotations
from the Bible were introduced so reNer-
entity as not 70 jar on the keenest sus-
capabilities.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
Billy Clifford Scores
in 1.-The Jolly Baron

The Majestic New Year offering IS
Billy S. Clifford and company IN a
Jolly Baron" and while II is termed
merry musical fantasy. there is plenty
OF room Tor Improvement from the
merry, and also the musical point Of
view. Clifford is himself a good coined
ian. and one who deserves a better fate
than being Handicapped with a COM
pany limited in number and totally
lacking in ability TO carry out the parts
,.ssigned them. The musical numbers
were not OF the order calculated TO
make the gallery whistle. aid several OF
them were giver a chilly reception MI.
Chords speciality in the last act met
hearty approval as did the clog dane
ing act aside from the above, the
musical portion OF the program was
very mediocre. Good sized audiences at
tended the opening performances.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
Rice'S Money Is in Bank
: For Il. T. Patrick--M Maybe

for whose death he was convicted. the
executors OF the viii have turned over
the estate to the trustees for the es-
adjustment OF the Rice Institute, for
which 100000 was provided. SZ.0o0.o00
is 10 be used for buildings and equip
ment. and 100000 for the endowment
fund.
The executors, as a matter or FORM
have placed securities within the juris-
dlction OF the New York courts to
cover the claims Of Patrick until the
courts have formally decided agains.
his having any interest In the estate.
Some iegatees, who under the VIII or
Elizabeth Rice, would not accept the
cisions have been ia favor OF the IN
stitute. The estate comprises real es-
tate IN New York, Chicago. Washing
- and cities in Texas. valued al -.
90 900. and $4,000 acres OF land III
Texas. Louisiana. and Colorado.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
How to Fool a Lazy Liver
with Artificial Exercise

T VERY serious Sickness has small
IA beginning.
IL And. in nine cases out Of ten.
LIZ that beginning is made in the
Bowels.
Constipation is the beginning Of most dis
eases. 1t payes the way for all Others.
Lack Of exercise. hasty eating, improper
food, are its first causes.
Laziness. and PostPonement permit II
to grow into Chronic Constipation. which
means lifelong Discomfort.
Il isn't necessary 10 be sick-a-bed. yod
know, IN order to be mighty uncomfortable.
Even a slight Indigestion affects the
nerves. dulls the mind. and closures thu
merry sunshine Of Life.
The time to adjust the Bowels is the very
minute you suspect they need adjustment.
If your tongue is slightly coated,
II your breath Is undsr suspicion,
-Ifyour head feels trifls heavy or dun,
II digestion seems even little slow.
Ii Heartburn. Belehing, Cole or Rest
Iessness begin 10 show themselves.
That's the time to eat cascaIet.
It acts as pleasantly as it tastes. ltisas
congenial to your Bowels as 1t is to your
Palate.
Il stimulates the muscular lining Of tho
Bowels and Intestines. so that they meohGni-
cany extract nourishmsnt from the food and
drive out the waste.
The only way to have Cascarets readyto
use precisely whcn you need them is e
carry them constantly in your pocket. as
you do Watch or Lead pencil.
The ten cent box Of CascaEets Is made
thin, flat. round-edged. and small. for this
precise purpose.
Be very careful TO get the genuine. made
only by the Sterling Remedy Company and
never sold in bulk. Every tablet stamped
''CCC." All druggists. 7le
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
SUICIDE PLANS?
TELL GEN. BOOTH
Salvation Army Leader Is
tabliSheS Bureau to
Give Advice.

LONDON. Jan. IA bureau in the
headquarters OF the Salvation Army in
London has been opened by Gen. VIII
liam Booth, cOmmander-in-chief OF the
army. with the avOwed object OF check
ing the spread Of suicide. General Booth
explains that a little sensible and sym
pathetic advice often might dissuade
suicides generally.
This advice the bureau viii offer with
out inquiry into the applicants antecs-
dants. or the circumstances leading TO
his condition. All condolences, IL is
stated. was respected and secrets pre-
served.
General Booth plans a trip TO Japan
by way of the United States.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

NOW INCORPORATED

The mercantile house of Woodward
& LothrOp, Eleventh and + streets
northwest. has been Incorporated with
a capital stock OF $500. 900. Under the
law requiring the payment OF a tax fee
OF 40 cents on each 81, 200 of capital stock,
Attorney John B. Larned. counsel for
the new corporation. paid the Recorder
OF Deeds OF the District. $500. which is
the largest fee ever paid by a corpora
ton in the District
The incorpOrators, all OF whom are
stockholders IN the new corporation,
and who will act as trustees for the
ensuing year. are S. Walter Woodward,
Alvin NJ LOthrop. Max Fischer, William
w. Everett. and George n. Everett
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
LAUGHTER AND SONG
REIGN AT THEATERS

The year laughter and at all the theaters last
night comedy order of the night at all three OF
musical comedy The
Earl their welcome last without the
famous swing song yea swing Is there The
Spring proved of hits at the Nationals
and Columbia with Harry Bulgers Pane
query as that is star of 1.-THE Man
From Now all the theaters in had
hacked and hilarious New Year audiences in the main the
shows deserve generous applause they got
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
Walsh Mansion
TranSplanted
to Fairyland
younger Society Folk Wei
come New Year Dane
ing En- Masque.

a scene transplanted from fairy land
was the bal masque' given by Mr.
and Mrs Thomas +. Walsh last evening
in their Massachusetts avenue home.
The guests numbered 250 OF the younger
set in smart society, transformed into
lords and ladies Of the olden time. and
impersonating the familiar characters in
literature and history. The spacious
home Of the hosts was undecorated ave
for a single vase OF appropriate cut
flowers in each OF the first floor apart
ments. and the tasteful arrangement OF
palms and smllax in the dainty pink and
white ball room. The ball room was
barren of blossoms. and was beautiful
In its simplicity. The ceiling WAS en-
tirely yelled with smilaX. dotted over
with the tiniest Of creamy electric light
bulbs, which threw a soft light over the
whole. In the south end of the room
the musicians were entirely hidden with
a tall bower OF palms and ferns which
added 10 the decorative scheme.
Mr., and Mrs. Walsh were the only
ones of the large company unmasked.
They received their guests at $50 in
the main drawing room. The pipe organ
In the library was played by Harry
Wheaton Howard during the reception.
while the small band OF musicians play
ed on the frst landing Of the grand
staircase alternately.
The only daughter of the house, Miss
Evelyn Walsh. who dined out in the
evening arrived among the other guests
ana kept her identity unknown even 10
her parents. and when the charming Ju-
lieIte unmasked. their surprise was as
great that Of the other guests TO fnd
she was their daughter Her costume
was or white liberty satin. the front Of
the bodice heavily embroidered In pearls
and the loose sleeves lined with blue.
On her head she wore a small cap OF
pearls and her hair was worn loose.
Some Of the guests were Miss The
odora Shonts, who was Night" Miss
Marguerite Shonts representing Marie
AntOineIte. Miss Frederick Morgan, as
'Folly;" Miss Isabel May. a Spanish
girl, in red and black; Miss Eleanor
Slater. Spanish girl IN red ana yellow.
Miss Ziedee Gan. colonial maiden; Nile.
des Portes. a costume of 1880.
Miss Hurd and Miss jenkins. house
guests, were both dressed as shepherd
esses, Miss Hurd in pale blue, and Miss
jenkins in pale pink.
FtOulke. costume OF the time of Louis
XVI. Miss Hull d Mexican" Miss Eve
Ign Chew, Dolly Warden" Miss Enrol
Hrome. Mile MOdiste," Miss Chapman
Smith, Of Philadelphia. ''Pierrettei' Miss
Wainwright, of Philadelphia, French
peasant Miss Collier, winter" Ms
Charles Lee, "a vatican" Miss Sym0Es
"a Spanish girl Miss Eleanor Terry,
a "syble; Miss Edith Sanger "a Span
ish dancer" Miss Janin. powder pun
Miss WinifFed MaTungiy. Morning.
Miss Jessie Steele "a rose Mrs. John
Timmous, Kate Greenaway girl Miss
MacadG, Spanish dancing girl Miss
Mary Switzerland, ''Butterriy.' Miss
Charles BrOmWel adequately niled
The role OF little girl iU a Iong-waist-
ed white frock ana a large fluffy bon
net, with bows matching tie juvenile
seal blue.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

two burlesques. Society" a slxit on
marriages in general and
the de Casteliane affair In particular
and a funny farce comedy affair en-
titled "Buncoed" second series OF
''Murphy's Mistakes" with a good oliO
sandWiched in between. Andy Mcleod,
IN an Irisa miuistrelgy skiI, made good.
as al Young Buffalo in an exhibition
Of Workmanship. and the Century Con-
edy -Four seemed TO please the audience.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

the goal. She had kicked her ball out
into the orchestra, then into the dress
circle, and wound up by a brilliant
kick TO the top gallery. The feature
brought down the house
Isobel Hail is the pFima donna. she
sings well. but she vocal honors belong
to Lucy Tonge. who has a contraltO OF
marvellous beauty. Walter Lawrence.
Paul Branson, Hattie Arnold. and z half
dozen others have congenial parts
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
1.-THE Kentucky Bellies"
Please at the Lyceum

The Kentucky Bellies" made almost
as big a hit with the two audiences that
filled the Lyceum yesterday as if they
had been the real article. They gave
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
NO DOUBT AP9UT IT.

Old Naid-Belieye me. dear prince, I
vas young and beautiful once upon
time.
Prince-Who doubts IL? You must have
been very young Once.-Mucha.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

GALVESTON. Tex. Jan. 1-Albert =.
Patrick having been denied an interest
in the estate of the late W. NJ. Rice,
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Dr. and Mrs. Francis Besant Bishop
have issued invitations for the wedding
reception OF their daughter, Miss
Frances Eleanor Bishop. and Thomas
Goldiug Gerdine. on January 10. AZ $50.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Miss Mary Ward entertained a small
number of friends at a New Year Eve
dance and party in the home Of her
aunt, Mrs. Greeley. 1877 * street north
west. last night Dancing was enjoyed
until time 10 make ready 20 bid fare
well TO the old year and 10 greet the in
coming OF the new. Just g few minutes
before - o'clock the assembiage ad-
jourued 10 the front of the house and
with the orchestra playing Its Il
Grand Old Flag" and every one singing
the popular song 1906 was bid good-by
and 1907 extended A welcome. Each
guest had been presented with a SOU
Venlr In the shape OF some musical in
sJrumeut. and to the footing OF horns
and the beating of drums the party
marched for several squares and on re-
turning had supper. The guests We're
Miss Barbara Beam, Miss Claudia Ed
wards, Miss Katie Ward, Miss JeaT-
nette Haulihan. Miss Ethel Edwards
Miss Grace Ford, Miss Cece. . Nalley.
Miss Mary Ward. and Fred B.rckhead,
Harry Genmer. Gratz Hughes, Clarence
Cook, Aubrey Witten. William Gasson,
Fred Koch. and William Hotel.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Crosby S. Noyes have
cards out for a dinner on January 10
in honor OF the Rev. Edward Everett
Hale.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Miss Ruth Halford, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. 4. j. Halford. entertained al
a breakfast today. about nifty guests
from among the younger element an So
ciety.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
$le.5O Tourist Goats, SS.9S

Atwood Imported Fancy Cloth
Tourist Coats. made in mannish
overcOat effect. with small collar
and revers. Tailored IN superior
fashion.
Regular $3.50 value reduced TO
sSsS
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Mrs. Charles Foster has cards out for
a tea on Friday afternoon, January 4.
Miss Curtin. of Philadelphia, is spend
ing the winter with Mrs. Foster.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Miss kean was hostess al dinner last
evening, in honor OF her guest and niece
Miss Christine Roosevelt. daughter OF
Mr. and Mrs Emlen Roosevelt, of New
York. who is her house guest.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Cant and Mrs. T.. ". F5ntOn enter
tanned at dinner last evening in honor
OF Representative and Mrs. Parsons.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
Moore
EntertainS at
Theater Party
Guests Who Will Attend
His Marriage to Miss
LuCie London.

Hansen Moore, who will be married
tomorrow 10 Miss Lucie London. enter
tanned az a theateF party last evening in
the National Theater The guests in
oluded the members OF the bridal party.
young women OF whom are house guests
OF Miss London, in the home OF her
uncle, Capt. Clarke smith. u. 5. A, at
Washington Barracks. The party is
composed OF Miss Florence Moore. sister
Of the bridegroom: Miss Hin. Miss
Jones. Miss Constance Abbott. Miss
Jackson. OF Los Angeles. Miss Emma
DILL Miss Bell Lupton. William Stewart,
OF Flint, Mich. who viii be the best
man: Dr. Aures. Mr.. Macarthur. Mr..
Meem. Mr. Orme. and Mr. Wheeler.
Mrs. Rooster, wife OF Captain Rooster,
who entertained for the party on Satur-
day evening, chaperoned them, and sup
per was served after the theaIer at VIII
lard's. The wedding will be a military
affair in the barracks home OF Captain
smith AT I o'clock Wednesday evening.
Miss Frances Virginia Mast, daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. William Masi. was mar
ried last evening TO DR.. Franklin Scar
ing Wing. L. s A. in her parents
apartment, in Florence Court. The cere-
mony was performed at $ o'clock by the
Rev. Frank Bristol, pastor OF the Metro
politan NJ. +. Church. Only 4 small
company OF relatives and intimate
friends We're present. The bride wore a
lace robe over chiffon and satin and
carried Bride roses. Her only attendant
was her sister, Miss Marjorie Masi. who
wore white net over silk and carried
red roses The best man was Capt
Herbert J. BTees, L. 5. A. Both bride
groom and lest man wore their rull-
dress uniforms. which made brilliant
effect with the gay Christmas decora-
tlons OF the apartment.
Dr. and Mrs. Wing left after the we'd
ding for a brief journey. which VIII end
AT Fort Russell. Wyo., where the bride
groom is now stationed. Mr.. and Mrs.
Masi and their daughters are spending
the winter months in Washington. Their
home is in Colorado Springs, Col.
Miss Natalie briggs went TO Annapolis
yesterday 10 visit the family or Colonel
Thompson. She viii be one OF the
young assistants at the tea 10 be given
this afternoon by Mrs. Sands. wife OF
Rear Admiral Sands, stationed at An
napOlis.
a merry company of young people
gathered in the home OF Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Culp. 30 Tenth street south
east, last night 10 hasten the old and
welcome the New Year Miss Elizabeth
Culp entertained them with games and
music. assisted by Harry Carter. with
monograph selections. a buffet lunch
was served during the evening. The
dining room had been cleared and in the
center Of the table was ? large cOrnU-
cOpIa or horn OF plenty, from which
ribbons prOLruded. Each one selected
"a ribbon and at a signal ali pulled each
receiving "a pretty little souvenir
Among those OF eseut We're the Misses
Mae B'umeT. Mary Truman. Bertha
Whalley. Mary Hove, Mamie Laughlin
BERTHE POte, and Elizabeth Culp. Ed
ward Human. Earle Eiumer, Albert
Hutchinson, klwOOd Berkeley. Harold
Truman. Walter Simpson, Elmer Bopp
Bertrand Hutchinson, end Harry Car
ter.
- - .----. -. :.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
SIS Tourist Coats, $l2.9S

Tourist Coats. in handsome pIafds
and smart mixtures. Trimmed with
insert Yelvets and braids. Particu-
larry fetching models. Sold regu-
larry at $3.50 and $500. Reduced
10 SO Is
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Miss Lucy Patton was hostess last
night at "A delightful little party when
a crowd of young people sent the old
wear out and welcomed the new year
with all the merriment and enthusiasm
OF the season.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
$40 and $l2 RaincoatS, $6.98

Cravenette Raincoats in smart
box coats. fitted styles, and belted
effects, trimmed with braid. In
tan. oxford. olive. tan. and striped
effects. Regular SO and SO values
reduced to sass
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Sol Myers were host
and hostess AT a watch party given at
Sl5eir residence, ON Massachusetts ave
nue. Bridge was played until the stroke
oil 10 when the parties entered the dim
ing room 10 "a buffet supper, and every
Thing 10 remind one OF the New Year.
Those in the party We're Mr. aud Mrs.
Sol Minister. Mr.. and EiTs, sydney Kauf-
man. MT. and Mrs. Rudolph Behrend
Mr.. and Mrs. Ike 8ehrend, Mr.. and
Mrs. GersOn NOTdliuger, Mr.. and Mrs.
Sylvan Bensiuger, Miss Helene Eismdu,
Abe Sigmund, ana Monroe Luchs.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Rear Admiral and Mrs. Cowles. the
latter the sister of the President. en-
tertained a dinner company last even
ing IN honor of the American Ambas-
sador and Mrs. WhiteIaw Reid, who
are their house guests for this week.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Cuthbert Brown was host at a dinner
of twenty guests last evening In honor
of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fairbanks. All
the guests repaired 20 the Walsh fancy
dress ball later.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
SIS Coats, $40

Black BrOadcloth Kersey Coats.
IN long tourist effect. Handsomely
trimmed or plain tailored STYLES.
Regular $3.50 and $3.50 values re-
duced 10 SO
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Miss Winnie stern is on a trip 70
New York city.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
$50 Fur-Lined Coats, s20.75

Handsome quality Broadcloth
Coats. lined with finest squirrel fur.
Collar Of brown sable squirrel fur.
All sizes.
Regular 5000 value reduced 10
go e
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Max Fisher, of F street.
gave a unique watch party last evening
in honor of their house guest, Msis
GOldie Stein, of Baltimore. Horns and
trtmpeIs We're sounded at j. O'Clock
when a supper was served. Many out
OI town guests were present. also mem
bers OF the OctagOn Pleasure Club.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

The Afternoon Sewing Circle met at
Mrs Louis Etsmans of 1920 Eighteenth
street. for luncheon yesterday.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
$40 and $I2 Jackets, $5.08

Hip length Jackets OF tan covert
cloth. excellent quality, splendldly
tailored With cOat-shaped collar
and small revers. Tight-ftting
back Satin lined. Regular $1,000
and $500 values reduced to S5.9S.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
$40 and $45 Coats, $l8.9S

Black BroadclOth Coats, fun
length garments, after imported
models. Loose and tight-htting ef-
fects Plain tailored or trimmed
STYLES. Lined with satin duchesse.
Regular 5000 and $500 values at
slSgs
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
SIS Coats, SlA.5O

Black BroadciOth Coats. richly
trimmed with braid. and others in
handsome tailor-made styles. Rich
Is lined.
Reduced from $500 to $3.50
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
$40 Tourist Goats, $O.75

Imported mixed cloth Tourist
Coats, fun length. trimmed with
tailored straps and novelty buttons.
Smart cOlOrings.
Regular $20.00 value reduced to
S9.75
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Miss Lillian CoblenZer, Of the Lenox
Apartment. was hostess at a tea yester-
day in honor of her cousin, Miss Carve
Tanner, OF Cumberland. Covers were
laid Tor fifteen young ladies for dinner
The color scheme was carried out in
led and green. The guests were Miss
Rita Kahn, of BroOiIyn, Mss Jeanette
Blcut, Of Canada; Miss GOldie Stein. of
New York; Miss Beulah Frank, PhiIa-
dolphin; Miss Rosa Frank, Baltimore:
Miss Irma Straus. Baltimore: Miss Rica
Schin. Baltimore; Misses Rhoda Maut-
ner Gladys Mayer, Ernstine Rich. Bella
Sehifrman. Estell HanO, and Natalie
Mayer OF this city.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Miss Weinberg. OF Baltimore. is tn,
guest of Miss Blanche Hollander.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01
SIS Fur-Llned Coats, SI9.75

Black Broadcloth Coats. lined
with sable mink fur, and finished
with storm collar of genuine river
mink All sizes. Regular $500 val
ue reduced TO $3.50.
The Washington times., 1907-01-01

Miss Natalie briggs went TO Annapolis
yesterday 10 visit the family or Colonel
Thompson. she Will be one OF the
young assistants at the tea 10 be given
this afternoon by Mrs. Sands wife Of
Rear Admiral Sands, stationed at An
uaDOlis
The Tucumcari news and Tucumcari times. [volume] (Tucumcari, N.M.) 1907-1921, 1907-09-28
Passing Of the Camp Meetina.

A venerable American institution
the camp meeting, is on the wane IL
10 still far from dead, but those who
know II best perceive most clearly
that Its sunset hour has come. As
the old preachers Of to-day recount
In the past tense the experiences Of
the circuit rider, that pioneering apos
tie of Christianity to new communities,
so the preachers OF tomorrow will
tell on occasions of Renaissance OF
the former glories of the hilarious
camp meeting. when people got re-
ligion" and were not afraid to make a
noise about 1t. Fewer and fewer Of
the strongest preachers attend the
camp meetings. The more cultivated
church members become the less
taste they appear to have for his sort
Of 'oid-time religion" Plainly, the
camp meeting Is on the decline.