Evening journal., 1915-08-17
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a bouquet OF Wnite cdTndIlCnt. MISS
Betty Alexander made the presenta-
tion. other speakers included the
Rev. J. r. Bicking. leader of the camp
scouts; the Rev. Raymond Cooke,
leader Of the Yoke Fellows; Profes-
sor William \. Thomas. musical di-
rector Of the camp: the Rev. f.. n.
Collins. in charge OF the young. peo-
pies meetings; Mrs. George NJ. Fish
or. president OF the Ladies' Auxiliary,
and the Rev DR. J. y. c. Hanna.
There we're several presentations
last night The camp scouts pre-
sented their leader, the Re-. j. r.
Bicking. with $3.50: The board Of
trustees presented Professor Thomas
with a check for $40 Dr. Hubbard
was presented 2 beautiful bouquet Of
chrysanthemums by the campers gen
orally. the Rev. T.. n. Collins was
presented a purse by the members Of
his Young Peoples Association. and
the Rev Raymond Cooke was pre-
sented with pair OF silk socks. two
silk neckties and p small purse by
the members OF his Yoke Fellows
organization The presentations
were made by Norman White. l. FL
mer Perry, William G. Mackenzie,
Miss Ella Frederick and Charles
Cleaver, respectively.
II was announced that the Young
Peoples Association had secured
since camp started Sll6Os. while the
children's collections amounted 10
Sl39. The service OF last night was
marked by a spirit or fun and good
fellowship. All tho children and
"grown-ups" we're at the meeting. Dr.
Hubbard presided. lusty crowd Of
boys ringleaders in the youthful ele-
ment Of the camp. sat on the first row
and at the least provocation gave
three cheers for everybody. The
choir sang several selections and a
trombone solo was beautifully played
by Samuel Appleby That Professor
Thomas and DR.. r. l.. Hubbard Will
again lead Brandywine Summit Camp
| is practically assured I. Elmer
Perry. in extending the invitation TO
these two leaders. asking all in the
congregation who wanted them to
come back TO say "Hallelujah." Evi-
IDENTIFY all said H.
BY the time the meeting was over.
hundreds OF visitors were lined up In
the parkways along the avenues and
In the pavilion at the top Of the hill
ready 10 greet the marchers as they
walked around the camp.
At the conclusion of the service the
congregation formed in line and. led
by cornetist Cleaver playing "On-
ward Christian Soldiers" which the
members of the procession sang as
they marched. the procession started
up Summit avenue. around the Circle
to Brandywine; there they turned.
still singing. and the various avenues
were visited. Many Of the marcnars
carried flaming torches and sparkiers.
while others carried flags and ban
ners.
When the marchers halted at the
/ pavilion az the head Of the grove they
were Joined by hundreds Of visitors.
/ Tho parkway around the pavilion was
literally packed with persons. After
I grouping themselves around lighted
flower bed in the middle Of the Sum
init avenue parkway. the marchers
continued singing the familiar hymns.
Professor Thomas and Mrs. Hannah
Baylis sang a verse of Jesus Is Real
To Me" Miss Reba Chandler, who
has done excellent work as secretary
and treasurer Of the children's meet
ing was next called out OF .he crowd
and amid much applause she was
forced 10 make little speech. There
was more singing, following which
! Dr. Hubbard pronounced benediction.
and then the fun commenced.
All the speakers last night dwelt
on the fact that this was undoubted-
ly the greatest campmeeting that has
ever been held at this historic old
camp ground. At ~ o'clock last night
the tabernacle bell was rung fifty
times, in celebration Of the fftieth
anniversary Of Brandywine Summit
Camp, AS soon as the last echo cf
the bell had drifted through the
night the campers commenced To
serenade their neighbors. Professor
Thomas. c. y. Adams, Joseph n.
Bartlett. William c. Mackenzie and
Frank Harrar headed the serenaders,
carrying lighted torches.
The first place visited was the Rev
and Mrs +. II Collins cottage. on Leb
anon avenue. other persons serenade,
included the Rev. DR.. and Mrs. j. u. {
Hanna. of Summit avenue; the Rev. an,
Mrs. D. r. Bicking. on Asbury avenue
Mrs. Ella Rhoads. of Summit avenue
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and Mrs. S. NJ. Keen, also Of the Circle
Everyone serenaded had 20 make
speech. At each cottage familiar hymn
were sung. This feature did not breal
mp until l.30 o'clock this morning.
All the regular services were held YES
terday. At the childron's meeting tn
Rev. J. r. Bicking got the address o
every child so as to send a souvenir o
"silver ear" as one of the children wa
heard 10 call il. for perfect attendance
He also told them TO expect 10 receiv
SOME postcards from him and Mis-
Chandler secretary and treasurer. On
hundred aud twonty five children wrr
enrolled and one hundred and ffteel
viii receive souvenirs for perfect attend
ance. The souvenir viii he a button wit
Brandywine Summit Camp, inscribed o.
H.
An interesting feature of the after
noon meeting was the reading Of greet
ing to the camp from "Auntie'' King
who is well-known 10 campers gener
ally.
4, Among the Campers.
b The Summit Girls Brigade enjoyed
2 straw ride Yesterday afternoon. Mrs
S NJ. Keen, their leader. was chaper.
one. About forty girls went Two
e wagons were used TO convey tn.
i. happy crowd on the ride
Among those who have taken AT
active part in the "doings" here are
Maynard Alexander, who acted a,
newsboy and storekeeper: Miss MARY