Evening journal., 1912-08-20
CAMP ENDS
In NIGHT OF
FELICITATION
fcontinued from First Page.)

work to live up to the standard or eN- /
cellence set by the splendid work of 4
his predecessor, /. Elmer Perry. He
said the camp had never had bet
ter spiritual director than the Rev.
T. f. Beauchamp. who although he
had had the chance 10 put on airs like !
a presiding elder. had always been
gentle and patient, and the superin- |
tendent told the cottagers that they |
were sometimes a hard lot TO be pa
tient with. Or. Hanna then hoped |
that the present force of ministers
would have their positions next year. |
Including w n. Thomas. DIR. Hanna
said that he had been obliged to drag
Mr.. Thomas out of the meetings by
main force when his volce was
hoarse, because he was too interested
to spare himself
All the special programs had been
great successes. said the superin-
tendent reviewing them. He said
Farmers Day had everything needed
except the farmers, but they hoped
for better luck next year Dr. Hanna
said more Of Chautauqua plan
would be followed next year. oducat-
i've, current topics In the day time and
evangelistic services at night. DR..
Hanna said the average quality OF SER
mons preached during camp this sum
mer was above the average OF SER
mons he had heard al Ocean Grove.
The camp had seen good social time,
too Altogether IL was one of the best
camps in years.
Speeches we're also made by tho
resident ministers. the Rev. George
White Dawson and the Rev. E. G.
Wright who have given constant and
invaluable help to Mr.. Beauchamp
The Rev. Mr.. Dawson spoke OF the
charm OF camp meetings, which he
had attended all his life; he said he
echoed all that had been said OF praise
by other speakers. He spoke of the
two conversions as the great work ac-
complished by the camp. lie said he
had never seen more splendid spirit
on tho part OF preachers or laymen
than at this camp.
The Rev. y. G. Wright complained
that the speakers before him had
made all the remarks he wanted TO
make. lie accused them OF being pre-
pared beforehand that he had heard
Rr. Beauchamp, Mr.. L.atshaw and Mr.
Dawson rehearsing, and that DR..
Hanna spoke from notes. Here DR..
Hanna offered 10 lend him his speech.
which Mr. Wright accepted 60 use
next year. lnterspersed with anus
ing anecdotes, Mr. Wright then added
his tribute Of appreciation
Tho Rev. ]. X Stetler aud the Rev.
b. S. Latshaw led the music last
night
After the walk around. singing,
'We're Marching to Zion" the assem-
blage returned to the tabernacle and
DR.. Hanna declared the camp closed
In a brief and solemn form. the bell
ringing during his invocation OF the
Holy Trinity.
The collection Of $40 was presented
to the faithful janitor, Harry Hus-
bands.
The pianists. Mrs Grace sanderson
and Miss Jordan, we're remembered
with gifts BY the Ladies' Auxiliary.
During the serenading, DR.. J. d. G.
Hanna who has not only given his
services without salary. but put his
hand into his own pocket TO pay bills,
was presented by the tenters with a
purse Of $40 as a token OF esteem.
The camp song Of 1912. "We're over
on the sunny side" was sung for
about an hour and half steadily dur
ing the serenades. sometimes with
different parts OF the crowd singing in
different keys. but always with the
liveliest enthusiasm. Preceded by the
bell ringers. the tenters went TO the
cottage Of DIR. j. ID. G. Hanna. where
they also corralled the Rev. T. f..
Beauchamp and the Rev. George
White Dawson. to the cottages Of the
Rev. K. c. Wright. Mrs. A. W. Brile-
ly. postmistress. the preachers tent
where the Rev. b. s. Latshaw was
found within, the Union and St. Pauls
boarding tables. where Mrs. Mary
Seward. Mrs. Frank Cam, Mrs. Mary
Rembo and Miss Edith Rambo, were
called for. to the press headquarters
TO the cottages of L. w. Jordan, where
both Mr Jordan and Miss Jordan
we're serenaded. to the cottages OF
Miss Mary Crouch. Samuel II. Bay
nard. Mr.. Crossley, Mrs. George NJ
Fisher, president OF the Ladies Auxili.
ary. w. S. Morris. and finally the lead
ers OF the serenade. J. n. Bartlett and
". c. Mackenzie. we're caught In theii
own trap and serenaded. Aubrey Van
aever, children's leader, and Alfred
willing. whose birthday Il was, escap
ed being victims by going back e
lOWn early.
All the people serenaded wer
cheered with a rousing three time
three and made witty. imprompt'
speeches that we're applauded by vo
ciferous ringing OF the bells.
After the serenadc. the camp fcH
tivities closed with a farewell ic
cream party given by the men of hos
ptable St. Pauls avenue 10 the womel
Of the avenue. the preachers, and th
press representatives. There was
note OF sadness in the merriment a
this last party. for all were sincerel
sorry 10 have the pleasant friendship
OF the camp come TO a close. Samue
H. Baynard, In his serenade speech
commented on the worth OF such
social side OF camp life Mr. Baynar
said that the churches all the yea
around had the opportunity Of bring
ing souls to the mourners' bench. bu
the camp offered a unique opportun
ity in its bringing people togethe
closely I'm Christian fellowship. Tn
season Of friendship. he said. woul
stir all hearts 10 more generous
kinder. more Christian living all tn
year around, and help bring tina
heaven on earth SO much to be do
sred At the close of this final SOC
ial gathering. all stood and SAM
"Blest be the tie that binds,' an
God be with you. till we met
again"