Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-08-22

The Advent Christian denomination
will hold its annual campmeeting Aug
25-Sept A. in Central Maine at the as
sociation's campground on the shore
of Lake Messalonskee in the town CT
Belgrade.
The following is taken from the
"WOrld's Crisis"
LAKESIDE, ME-, AN IDEAL CAMP
GROUND.
"Three essentials combine to make
an ideal campground:
Il 1t should be situated where it is
fairly easy of access.
so. 1t should be quiet and free from
listracting surroundings.
"3. There should be a reasonable
opportunity for physical rest and rec
reation, as Well as for spiritual uplift.
Lakeside campground is pre-emi-
nent for an ideal combination of these
three essentials. along with other fea-
lures which commend it to the atten-
ton OF those who take their outings at
such meetings.
First, it is easy of access, near the
railroad in Central Maine, with a sta
llol vi us o"I, ilo tloiiCS
ride after leaving the cars, and no ex-
press wagon to bring in your baggage.
Second. it is a quiet. rural cOmmu-
nifty, we'll removed from cities and vii
lagos. and shut away from the noise
and dust of the highway by green
fields and forest trees. Except when
trains are passing, the grounds are
phenomenally quiet.
Third, just across the railroad
track. 2 stones throw fro mthe
grounds is the beautiful Lake Mesa
lonskee, where a quiet sale or row can
be enjoyed between the hours of the
meetings. But there is no disturbance
from the racket of motor boats and 81
rem whistles. to awaken sleepers and
abstract worshipers.
"a hardwood grove, one of the finest
in the State. covers the auditorium and
all the grounds used for camping pur
poses, protecting from high winds,
chilly air. and burning sun.
"A large auditorium, we'll and sub
stantially seated for a thousand peo-
pie, surrounded by a row of cottages.
with a large tabernacle just back Of
the auditorium pulpit, for use evenings
and when the weather is stormy
1.-The water used comes from a liv-
ing spring on the ground and is de-
clared by the chemist who analysed it,
to be charged with just the right quail,
;ty and quantity of minerals to be ben
eficial as a drink. 1t is piped to many
cottages and can be put into them all
The grounds are owned by the as
ISOLATION. thus insuring permanence
and security to cottage owners. Chris
tians OF all denominations will here
find rest and quiet. opportunities for.
social intercourse. chance to listen
to able ministers and teachers. and to
learn something concerning what the
Bible teaches about The Last
Things
The ground may be reached from
Waterville by electrics to Oakland and
then by boat up the lake to the camp
ground, or by the Maine Central from
Oakland to Lakeside station. The asso-
citation has wharf at the lake. where
boats may land. The Maine Central
has a fine train service from Water
vile to the grounds and return. Trains
leave Waterville at $40 and S.55 A. NJ.
1886 and 2.25 p. NJ. daily, except Sun
days. stopping at the campground sta
ton. returning. will leave Lakeside at
1910 A. NJ, and $40, 7 and p M. A
train will leave Waterville for Lake
side or Sunday at 6.35 A. NJ and Lake
side for Watervilie at $50 p. NJ.
Round trip tickets on sale at all sta
ton on the Maine Central. Ask for
campmeeting tickets to Lakeside.
Tickets from Waterville to Lakeside
and return. 40 cents.
Services will be held each day begin
ming Friday, the Goth. as follows:
6 A. NJ, a prayer service; Young
Peoples meeting; 9. general prayer
and testimony meeting: 1890, preaching
or Bible study; 1 P. NJ, Children's
meeting with illustrations on black
board: 215. preaching; 4. general testi-
mony service under the auspices of the
Young Peoples Society; Z, evangelistic
service.
The meetings will be under the gen
eral direction of the executive COM
mittec. The officers are: President, T. J.
Coolbroth; vice PRECEDENT. Rev. D. r.
Hargraves: treasurer, c. L. Merrill;
secretary r. w. Lane.
A large company of ministers of the
A. C. denomination will be present to
conduct the services and some mini
ters of other denominations have ar
ranged to attend.