National Republican., 1875-07-29
ARRANGEMENTS BY FHB SEVERAL COMMITTEES
Supplies, and How They 0an Be Obtained.
improvements on the Grounds-New
Stand for the Preachers-The Run.
ming OF Sunday Trains
Freight for Camp Cost
OF Board-EeW Regu.
1ations, &c.

The approach Of the period for the great Feast
Of Tabernacle, to be held near Gsithersburg,
Nd, on the line Of the Metropolitan railroad, be-
ginning August 4, under the auspices Of the
Wa shington Grove Association, Is now engaging
much Of public attention, and is the one absorb
ing interest Of the extensive denomination Of
Christians that It represents.
The board OF directors Of the association, se-
lected from the more prominent Methodist rner-
chants and professional gentlemen Of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church Of this city, have LEFT no
opportunity unimproved to make this third an
nual grove meeting an unprecedented success.
They have improved the grounds Of the associs-
tion in such practical ways as will add comfort,
security and quietness TO the thousands who will
sojourn for two weeks in the refreshing shade. To
obviate all annoyance Of dust and noise, caused
by the travel Of vehicles during the two previous
years, the portion Of the grounds actually oecu-
pied for camp purposes has been enclosed by o
substantial fence. This will also keep out the
estrsy stock and swine which hung around the
camp last year. An ample tract of the land Of
the association has been left unfenced to proyife
accommodations for ell animals and vehicles
which may visit the camp from the surrounding
country. A sp7cious horsepen and convenient
watering troughs have been erected, and In add.
tion pump with q fine fountain Of water has been
established on the unenclosed portion. An erro-
neous impression prevails in Maryland that the
grounds have been enclosed for the sake of rev.
ehsrs for vehicles entering. As has been stated
the fencing Is exclusively for the purpose Of keep
ing all vehicles away from the immediate portion
The wells on the ground have all been deepened
and thoroughly cleaned out and are at present
yielding what Is deemed copious supply Of water.
The preachers stand has been removed, and a
new one Of more tasty design and more convenient
dimensions has been built. This viii be located
Immediately opposite the position of the stand
shade and render the stand free from the rays of
the sun which shone into 1t at the afternoon ser.
VICES last year. The following items Of
VALUABLE INFORMATION
to those who desire 70 attend the camp-meeting
are given: The rent Of tents remains as last year.
at ten, twelve and fifteen dollars, according to
sizes, which are lox12, 12xl6 and l4x2O feet This
rental Is for tent put up, foored and ready for
dollar, one dollar and half or two dollars, ss per
size OF the tent is charged to parties who not
sOoe II, ira d S one cent
cents per foot is charged. Board is furnished at
the dining courts at one dollar per day to perms-
Al a5; SpeaEfast and supper each 30 cents: dinner
rs cents; on Sabbath, 81. Children and servants
half the above rates. Furniture can be rented on
double, one dollar; single nifty cents; mattresses,
double, (hair,) one dollar and half; single, sew
enty-1ve cents. Tables and wristbands, ffty
cents each: Looking-glasses, pillows, holsters,
No brush fences, forming the yards of private
tents, will be allowed on the ground this year.
Parties must take cotton or such material as they
can improvise for this purpose. Table supplies
can be purchased on the grounds by families pro-
viding for themselves.
FREIGHT FOR CAMP.
Arrangements have been perfected with the
freight to and from the grounds at one half the
usual rates. This must be prepaid, and by the
parties shipping. The committee does not obli-
and packages must be securely packed and dis
tinctly marked with strong tags. Tags have
been provided BY the committee, and can be eo-
taned, free Of charge, through the pastors OF the
several churches. All articles intended for camp
must be delivered at the freight depot Of the
day me ID Sap Of 3uEuss and before t6s hour Of
p. N. The freight train will 20 up Tuesday
night, and all articles will be unloaded and de-
s Trsins ~ Viii III Be run I'd daily to and from ts camp
ground as follows: Leave the city at 7:5o and s
o'clock Q. and s;45 and $40 p. m, arriving at
D. m. Leave the grove at and 9OS q. m. and $40
p. NJ, arriving at the city at sos and lo:o5 g. m
and 7:o6 p. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
To the satisfaction Of those who have sgitated
the sin Of Sunday trains to the camp grounds, It
is expressly and positively stated that there Will
be no excursion trains TO the grove on Sunday,
nor viii there be any train STOP a. the grSa1d, at
Meeting Association. The Baltimore and Ohio
railroad company will carry passengers to camp
ali raiIrcsd eomnanies by law n w,I1 mt on IN
enough cars to carry all who are at the depot and
in the possession Of tickets. The usual round.
for adults and fOrty-fve cents for children. The
railroad company will also provide ample accom-
mediation for the return Of all who may go. The
returning train Will leave the grove SABBATH af-
Special arrangement to keep the sanitary con-
dition Of the camp excellent, TO provide thorough
at vioIstion Of the rules Of the association, have
been completed. The executive oficer Of the
grounds will be MI, John r. Mitchell; to aid
ton and Maryland will be deputized as police
and wear a badge of office. The strictest order
will be enforced, no matter who the offender may
be. 1t will be proper caution for all parties
visiting the camp TO make a special note Of this.
as the name OF tie executive officer is guarantee
that the regulations will be carried out
CAMP SUPPLIES.
The cuisine Of the camp has been placed In
charge Of two caterers well known in this city,
Nessrs. Bruce and Savoy. These gentlemen have
taken hold Of their work with most gratifying
Iest, and are completing the details Of arrange
dance Of healthful food, we'll cooked, and served
by corps of experienced walters, who will be en-
gagged and carried out from this city: They VIII
earned reputation, and parties going to camp may
feel assured ofrespectable table board.
stansiy on he I ground @ Sy MT MI George s. gar aarsrs U
who will supply everything except marketing
proper-meats and yegetables-which viii also be
for sale and rent on the ground by Wash B. VIII
Hsms. There will be q barber shop for the &C
commodation Of the gentlemen. A post offce Will
cred at the camp ground. An letters intended
for camp should be addressed to the Washington
Grove Camp Meeting, near Gaithersburg, Md"
the post ONCE on the grounds. Parties desiring
the Washington papers can have them delivered
daily at their tents By dropping postal card 70
O., stating the paper desired; price so cents for
each paper delivered during the continuance OF
The entire outlook Of the camp is gratifying,
and indicates large and enthusiastic meeting.
Already the number OF tents ordered is spproxi-
mating the number ordered last year, and these
will be increased daily until the commencement
OF camp. Some thirty ministers have received di-
rsctions from the presiding elder TO be at the
meeting, and this number VIII be increased by q
corps of visiting clergy. It Will be gratifying to
the public 10 know that DR.. Newman, who has
not been at the meeting the two previous years,
will be at the camp from the third day until the
nent clergy, and some OF the bishops Of the
Church, are expected 70 be present during the
meeting, and VIII be duly annognced
tent committee, have spent the past several days
on the grounds superintending the erection Of the
tents, which will all be In readiness by the 4th
proximo. large force Of laborers is also ct worK
cleaning up the grounds, removing the rubbish Of
last year, and putting the entire grove in readi-
ness for camp.
For the accommodate Of transient visitors to
the amp-meeting Messrs Bruce and Savoy will
1T mp six spacious lodging tents, o portion Of
which will be used exclusively for ladies.
Messrs. Sanders and Stayman, through their
courteous agent in this city, Mr.. ]. A Rerlin will
send to the grounds, free Of any expense, for the
use Of the childrens meetings, one Of their best
Estey organs, which were SO highly appreciated
last year.
MAss-MEETIHG TONIGHT.
The last Of the series Of mass-meetings in
furtherance Of the interests Of the camp will be
held at Wesley Chapel tonight, at T:30 O'Clock.
1t is important that all parties who anticipate
the grove meeting should be present,
as important details Of the business management
will be made known. Rev. b. Peyton Brown
went yesterday afternoon TO Baltimore to perfect
the supply and shipment OF tents, and further i'd
wise with the officials Of the Baltimore and Ohio
Company. All parties having indi.-
vidual business Interests as to tents, Is, should
be at the meeting tonight and arrange them.
A full representation Of the Methodist clergy is
important, that correct directions may be corn-
TO the several congregations on the
coming Sabbath,
Special Term-Judge Wylis.
This court was engaged as follows yesterday:
Murphy vs.. Oliver. Judgment awarded under
regulstioas.
Dodge VS.. Freedman's savings bank. Order