The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1922-08-08
RECORD CROWD At
RUGGlES CAMP FOR
CLOSING SUNDAY
Last Day OF Ruggles Campmeeting
One Of the Greatest In the History
of the Old Campmeetlng-
Institute Great Success.
(By J. II. RICHARDSON

RuggleS CampSrounds, saturday
August 5th.-The intense study period
of the institute is now over and the
campmeeting nears close. One more
day and the forty-ninth meeting will
be history. The institute has worked
up to a fitting climax. Closing ses-
sions of all classes were held this
morning The browning service of
the morning was the life service
period. Two young ladies gave them
selves for fulltime Christian service.
The service of the evening was very
impressive one. At o'clock all turn
corner back of the tabernacle for the
closing vesper service. Another big
campfire was started and the great
throng seated on the hillside Joined in
songs, testimonies and prayers of
thanksgiving for the inspiration that
has come through the institute. At 9
o'clock all marched to the tabernacle
which was darkened save for the light
of a single candle. There Rev. Foster
held up Christ to the people as the
Light of the World. The service closed
with the coming forward of a large
number who were given lighted can
dies to bear quietly to their cottages
as symbol that they would be lighted
and inspired by the spirit of the Christ
and go forth to tell his message. And
so the day ended. Tomorrow the great
crowds will be here. All things are
ready 1t should indeed be the great
day of the feast.
The census of the camp is about
completed. Enough is known that it
can be stated that there are over five
hundred campers. These hail from
thirteen states and the District of Co.
lumbia. They come from as far as
Massachusetts, on the East to Cali
fornia on the West; from Ohio on the
north to Florida in the South. Meth
odists ere in the lead with 303. The
Disciples have 81, Baptists %, Presby-
terians 8. Congregationalists l, Unit
ed Brethren 1, Holiness ., Catholic /,
Mormon 5. The remainder are either
not members or children.
Every cottage and room has been
reserved for next year. The Board,
however, has plans on to make more
ha ptr1hnr
leaguers that will come next year fol-
lowing the great success of the first
institute.
Rev. E. R. Overley was called to
Helena TO preach the funeral of Mr..
Cooper, father of Rev. II. D. Cooper
we'll known to Ruggles campers.
There has been quite thinning out
of preachers and institute instructors
today, but a good force remains for
the closing day.
Ruggles Campgrounds, Sunday Aug
ust 9Th. - The events of the closing
day would fill columns but for lack OF
time and space we must desist. The
largest crowd that has been on the
grounds for years was present. In
deed many of the old-timers say it's
the largest crowd ever on the grounds.
Sure 1t was a big one. The day was
ideal only just little too dusty for
comfort out on the roads.
The days services brought to eli
max the wonderful meetings through
which we have Just passed. 1t would
be impossible to estimate the good
done done by the institute. Some Wis
able expression Of it could be seen in
the morning services. During the love
feast service which was led by Mr..
Geo. N. Harding, twenty-six members
Of the institute received certificates Of
promotion. These certificates went to
only those who attended at least five
periods daily during the institute. The
total registrations amounted to 1876, a
record for a new institute. The pre-
sentation of the certificates by Dean
Fort was very impressive. Then at 10
a. m. Rev. Foster preached a sermon
of great power. The tabernacle was
crowded to its capacity. Following the
sermon the Lords Supper was cele-
brated. During this time twelve per-
sons dedicated themselves to life
service II the call should come. Over
fifty dedicated themselves to part time
service in their own churches under
direction Of their pastors. This marked
the close OF the institute. At 2:30 DR.,
Fort preached on 1.-THE Lifted Cross. u
The music was furnished by a choir OF
children numbering q hundred or more
and delighted the great throng. Rev,
Il. r. Overley preached the closing SER
mon Of the campmeeting at 1880. Rug
giles campers always delight to hear
Bro overley and he gave them a
splendid gospel message as a parting
remembrance of the 1922 campmeet-
ing.
The campmeeting and institute
closed with everyone feeling good and