Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-08-05
Washington and Severn Camp Meet.
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(Camp Meeting Correspondence of The Star.l
JACKSON GROVE, A. A. Co., Md, Aug. o.
YS"terday mOrning, the prayer meetings were
conducted in the Washing ton tent and the tent
belonging ID Savage, lat the headoG the eround,)
continuing until Seven O'Clock, when break cast
was announced, and one hour was allowed for
the MOI ring meal.
At eight O'Clock the bell rang ior services at
the stand, when Rev. Mr.. Baker conducted the
experience meeting, which was one full of in
tercst, large number present relating in con-
else terms their religious experience.
At 10k O'Clock Gervices were held at the stand
where Rev. DR.. Edwards preached from Acts
&6V1, %, Pauls answer to King Agrippa,) and
probation OF Paul for the christian character.
Although he was in chains, arraigned as a crimi-
nal, he had the courage to preach to Kirg
to the equality of all men before God, quoting
rom the text" not only thou but all that hear
me this day." and reierred to the disposition of
.1me c-called christians to seek blessings for
themselves ID the exclusion of others, and urged
that not only should christians strive to make
their calling and election sure they should inter
est themselves - bring ID The Iodof Christ their
relatives, friends and acquaintance. He held
up to the congregation Paul looking to the SAL
Walton OF perishing seuIs as an example, and in
conclusion, urged that in that way only could
they expect the Specification sought. After the
sermon some time was spent in prayer.
At O'Clock Rev. Mr.. Bird, OF Pleasant Grove
circuit, preached from the words " How shall
we c cape If we neglect 20 great lvation"-an
earnest camp meeting sermon. Without at
ttnpts at nne Orat0ry ne delivered very earnest,
practical discourse. The services in the eve
ming were interrupted by rain, which continued
at intervals until late in the night but this did
not prevent preaching in the large tens. Rev.
Mr.. Browning, of Rockville, preached in the
Savage tent on the Importance OF christians Z
sec ing healthy spiritual lie, living not in vain
- themIelves, after which PRAYER and expe-
rience meeting was held. Several penitents
pr, eated themselves and two made profess
In the Washington tent Rev. n. j. s. NJ. Has
lup preached from the WORDS aye mus be born
AGAIN." from which he delivered fine sermon.
SINGING and prayer was engaged in, and an invi-
tation being given to The unconyered several pre-
sented their elves for prayer, and one protested
In TIE a.sernoon the Y. M. c. AS tent was the
S ~ R o. very In, ressing meeting, conducted
This morning the usual prayer lines were
held in the large TENS, and weie wen a.
terd-d. Rev. Dr.. Gil. on, OF the Foundry, ar
rived on the ground last evening. C.
ga city nowadays that cannot boast of
Modern Boreia," eyincas fearful lack Of en-
~Brown, dark gray, and invisible green and
maroon are % be the most fashionable coiors for
costumes, bonnets, and gloves next season.
SThe Crown Prime OF Prussia, like he
mother, Queen Wei oria, Is growing very hcshy
She isir.t 81 ye-rs Of age, and Is the mother OF
six children. 1ETr ~ -
81 In unravelIing the Savannah Custom
House frauds il appears from the vouchers fhas
one employee performed $50 hours labor In fine
month OF september last. He must have had a
steady sit.7 A6a