The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1931-07-02
MT. LAKE PARK

sues involved and the views of those
who are "for" and those who are
against" the adoption of the munic-
ipal form of government, it is because
they do not read the local papers.
Trusty and rusty typewriters and
the old family pen have certainly
been strutting their stuff and doing
their daily dozen. And it is a good
thing that this is so, for every voter
should inform himself or herself of
the facts and then vote as their con-
science and good judgment dictate.
There is only one question to be con-
sidered, and that is, "What form of
government is the best for Mountain
Lake Park ?"
Personal prejudices, likes and dis
likes of persons, should not be a de-
termining factor in the coming cleo
ton. Simply because one voter is
Numerically opposed to another in
his views as to what form Of govern
ment will be of the greatest good to
the greatest number is no good rea-
son to "get mad" and "stop speak
ing" That is just playing the game
like children. The one who is "for"
and the one who is against" should
not be branded as an undesirable cit
izen. All who are sincere and honest
have a right to their convictions and
the right to voice their sentiments.
This column has not, nor will it be
used on either side of this controver-
sy, and our only hope is that in the
heat of battle nothing will be said or
done that will engender permanent an
imosities and be harmful to the future
of the Park. Whichever side wins let
the other side forget it and abide by
one of the underlying principles of a
democratic form of government-ma-
jority rule.
Camp Meeting in Full Swing
Interest in the daily sessions of the
camp meeting continues undated. De-
spite the depression the number of WIS.,
itors here, especially for this meeting,
is about as large as usual. The ser
mons of DR.. Joseph Owen, University
Park, Iowa, as we'll as those of other
ministers on the regular program and
number of volunteer talks by visit
ing ministers not scheduled to speak,
have been factors in increasing the
attendance. Both President Hood and
Secretary Castle deserve great credit
for the manner in which each annual
meeting is handled. The program is
we'll balanced, each day bringing its
own message in an interesting and
impressive manner.
Rev. H. D. Vestal, of Winston-Sa-
lem, N. c., a typical Southern evan
gelist, arrived yesterday and will take
part in the meetings. He, together
with DR.. Owens, will be the principal
speakers for the remainder of the
meetings.
Much praise has been heard as to
the music and singing under the lead
ership of Prof. John E. Moore. The
rendition of the old gospel songs has
been an inspiration.
Personal Mention.
Mrs. William Skyles, accompanied
by her daughter, Mrs. Walter Pollard,
Jr., and son, arrived at the Park on
Monday. We regret to learn that
Capt. Skyles, U. S. A., will be unable
to leave his post for visit with us
this summer.
Mrs. Wilson Camden entertained the
following friends from Uniontown at
her cottage one day last week: Mrs.
Frank Seamans, Miss Mary Henry,
Miss Pauline Smith, Mrs. Thomas Sea-
mans and Miss Cordelia Loghead.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wildman and family
are on their accustomed summer
camping trip, this time through the
Valley of Virginia. In their absence
their cottage will be occupied by Mr..
and Mrs. Williams of near Clarksburg.
Superintendent and Mrs. Laughlin,
of Cumberland, will occupy the KIM
nell cottage this summer. Mr.. Laugh
lin is division superintendent of the
B. & o. and has been in ill health.
Mrs. Eliza Krugg, of Baltimore, will
occupy the E. o. Fouch property this
season. .... ..E
Mr.. and Mrs. Willoughby Chesley
have as house guests Mr.. and Mrs.
Harmon Siler, Berkeley Springs, w.
Va; Mrs. Stuart Walker, Mrs. Chas.
McDermott and Miss Julia Mcfarland,
of Washington, D. c.
Mrs. C. j. Bolgiano, of Baltimore,
has opened her cottage for the season.
Mrs. Isobel Hill has returned from
motor trip to Washington.
Mrs. Moss, of Parkersburg, is a
summer guest at Allenhurstt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. C. Fleming and
Mrs. Allie Raymond motored to Fair
mont on Wednesday.