National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-08

tial restoration from the distressing effects Of
the paralysis from which she was last year
suffering. One 30 gentle and kind, who was
beautiful type Of Christian resignation In her
affection, IS worthy of renewed health, and all
join in the hope that it may be long continued.
Camp life is no exception to the rule applied
by the ''light-hngered gentry" Of the city. One
/ of the prominent families tented here was To-
| day the possessor Of a goodly-sized ham, which
1 had been counted on for future repast; but
while one man proposes another disposes, as
was the case in this particular instance. In
conversation between certain eolored men on
| the ground one was overheard to say, "deed
dun no Whar de ham cum from; all know is
dat got half Of dat ham and 1 axed no ques-
tious. This Is all that has been heard Of "dat
ham,"
Further down the avenue we noticed two
large connecting tents, decorated within y
beautiful forms Of Yariegated leaves, arranged
In crosses and circles; camp and rocking chairs
are scattered here and there for the nccommo-
dalton Of the friends Of the occupants. With
outis tastefully arranged mound Of stone and
moss, with blooming plants exhahng their
perfumes. A glance within reveals the pres
enee Of happy group In the full enjoyment OF
camp life. Il need only be added that It con-
siSts Of our fellow toWnsman, B. Il. stinemetz,
and family.
with tents Of Wesley chapel on either side, we
noticed among those tastefully decorated, both
Without and within, that Of Mrs. A. IL. Lin
vile and her estimable daughter, miss Annie,
who so ably assists her mother IN entertaining
their numerous friends, who, in passing, fre-
quently stop for few words Of social CONVEX
sation. Mrs. Linyille's presence Is everywhere
hailed with delight by the children, who are
particularly fond Of her, and their presence,
fpn lie hal nu kNrffb Oula nd oil dn
Of her former infant class scholars Wesley
chapel are here with their respective parents,
which makes the associations of the little folks
exceedingly pleasant. This household Is want
ing in one essential feature to complete the
family circle, the presence Of the husband and
son, the former not yet having arrived, the
latter, Master Eddie, absent from home.
TIE NIGHT SERVICE
was conducted by Rev. 7. J. Cross, preacher in
charge of the Rockville circuit, who chose as
his text the Goth verse, Sd chapter of Revela-
tons: "Behold, stand at the door, and knock;
If any man hear my voice, and open the door, /
will come in to him, and sup with him, and he
with me-" ~
The speaker said that Christ stands at the
door and knocks by his word, his ministry, his
church, by his spirit and by his providences.
The door Of the heart is closed by ignorance,
by selfwill, pride and prejudice, also by the
fear OF man and the love Of the world. Christ
uses persuasion, not force. Christ entering
the heart will enter into the feelings, and sym
pathIze AND share and Tighten SorrgY and cause
his p6sseIsor to taste tie daintles which he only
can provide, and share his glory. In conclusion,
the speaker made the points: Why slight the
Lord Jesusl Why not open the doorl Jesus
has knocked long at some hearts in divine pres
cnce tonight, and yet Is knocking. Don't let
him depart and thus say farewell to the hope of
an eternal life. Sinner, listen to his voice of
pleading. Open the door and he will come in
and sup with you and you with him.
At the close Of the service most spirited
prayer meeting was held, during which there
were strong exhortations. The meeting was
characterized by much enthusiasm, and was
reluctantly closed about 1880 O'Clock.
PROGRAMME FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
On Saturday Rev. ]. W. Cornelius, of Severn
circuit, will preach at 1880; Rev. ]. j. Nc
Laren, Of Un!ontown, at 8 p. m, and Rev. 6.
W. Hobbs, Of Grace church, at night.
On Sabbath Rev. j. H. Dashiel, of McKen-
dree, will preach OF 1880 a. m; Rev. H. A;
Cleveland, of Foundry, at 3 p. m, and Rev.
Richard Norris, Of Waugh chapel, at night.
Expectations for great crowd on Sabbath
are entertained by everybody, and the details
of arrangements for their accommodation have.
been perfected. The executive committee has
made large special detail for police, and the
rules with reference 70 intoxicated or profane
persons will be enforced to the letter. The
temporal wants of the visitors will not be lost
sight of. The caterers, Messrs. Milliken and
Baker, have made arrangements to feed a
thousand persons. Two hundred and eighty
eight can be fed in each diniDg-court al one
sitting. A tirst-class dinner, with fruits and
ice-cream desserts, will be served, so that no
body need burden themselves as If going to
picnic on Sabbath. A. Y. L,