Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-08-07
The WashfnEtO0 Grove Camp MeetfnG.
Especial Correspondence Of The &dr.


montgomery county ma, August 1th.
Yesterday the weather was very warm,
although there was fine breeze blowing all
day-everything here was very quiet-so
much so that several remarked they had
never seen so quiet camp.
The work Of the commi ttee in putting up
the tents is nearly completed. To-day the
large meeting tents were put in position-one
on broadway at the intersection OF Second
and Third avenues; and the other about the
center of Fifth avenue.
There are in all about ~ tents on the
ground, being some 80 less than there was
last year. All of these with the exception OF
some hair dozen are occupied, and occu-
pants for the others are expected daily.
NFw ARRIVALS.
But few came 10 camp ye sterday-among
them we noticed Matthew G. Emery and
Mr.. Bryant, of Metropolitan Church: s. c.
White and family, OF Ryland Chapel; F. T.
Bickford, Chas. Richards, Mr.. Morris and p.
Milburn of the Y. VI. G. A. Most OF these
arrived by the evening train. On that train
also came Bishop Ames, and the Rev. VIM.
Taylor, the celebrated California street
preacher Mr.. t. Z. Morgan brought out the
Rev. Thos. Mccormick, one Of the Oldest
preachers In the ministry.
YESTERDAYS SERVICES.
Inc prayer and experience meeting az the
stand Yesterday morning was led by the
Rev. w. II. Laney, who read as the lesson
for the hour the forty-second Psalm. The
leader IN a few brief remarks, stated that he
wished u ere could be formality in the
meeting. lie regarded this meeting as one
IL was kind of preparatory service for the
day. The meeting was varied by singing,
prayer and remarks by several OF the breth-
rem.
At 1880 a. m. the Rev. Charles O'Cook
preached from l Tim. !, n. The speaker
stated mat man is an ambitious being; the
desire OF attaining to some species OF real or
| imaginary excellence is intimately inter
woven with the very texture of the humaa
mind. This desire commences with the
earliest dawn o! our conscience existence as
an mil
ion respecting our actions and possible cir
cumStances. and remains with Il through
every stage of our life, stimulating us 10 fu-
ture altalnmentS and holding out the pros
pect of future good. The object that ne this
morning desired II put before them, was not
an imaginary one but one of real glory, the
transcendent spiendor Of which surpasses all
mat human ambition every painted after, or
human success ever won. The expression
rendered HeSsei in the text might with
plepriety be Translated
THE HAPPY GOSPEL"
BY that Is understood the revelation Of
mercy, in which the Deity, through the sub
seconded TO beStOw blessings on a lost and
ruined world. He then went on To speak of
me attributes of Col, and the adaptation OF
the gospel to man as a guilty, polluted and
miserable, but immortal. being; bringing
him release from all sin and making him an
heir of God and joint-heir with Christ.
After the sermon the Rev. Mr.. Wheeler
made very impressive eXhoTtatiOn on the
following topicS.-The adequatenesS, adapta-
lion, accessibilities and inspiration OF the
gospel.
AFTERNOON SERVICE.
Al r. m. the Rev. ID. w, Browning
preached from Isaiah l., S:-"Therefore with
joy shall We draw waters out Of the wells Of
salvation" He stated that the prophet sets
forth the idea that salvation belOngelh TO the
Lord. Wells of salvation means the chan
nels through which we receive this saliva
tOn. There Is not power enough in the
world TO convert a soul. We hear of men
beng converted through verse of hymn,
or prayer; but that is only the means used
by GOd To accomplish His purpose. II
man is saved he must in one sense be saved
by himself He must seek If he would find.
God never helps man that does not help
himself.
AT 8 O'Clock there was meeting
FOR THE PROMOTION OF HOLINESS
held in the large meeting tent on Broadway.
This was led by Brother w. Burris, of Wes-
ley Chapel
At the same hour there was a young peo-
pies meeting he'd in the large tent on 5th
avenue. This was led by the Rev. w. ]. Nc
Kenny. The meeting was very interesting.
Remarks were made by the Rev. L. u. Mul-
Ter, J. Olcott aid others. Hereafter this
meeting will be under the charge of the L.
At p. m. each day Rev. g. A Hall will
hold Bible reading in this tent, commence
ing TO morrow.
EVENING SERVICES.
At $50 p. N. the Rev. j. ]. Largent at
tempted 10 preach from the text Hell. Gig,
w hlch hope We have as an anchor 70 the soul
DDlIl sure ana SleduldSI, ana which eQtere1l
into that within the veil" Before the speaker
had proceeded very IA. a thunder storm came
up, when he happily exclaimed: when the
weather is fair there is no need of the anchor,
but when, the storm comes they have the
anchor and feel in perfect safety" but before
ne had finished his sentence the congregation
were non est. The rain continued 10 fall in
torrents during the entire night.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SABBATH.
A visit 10 MeSsrs. Bruce and Savoy found
them actively engaged In preparing to feed
the large number that are expected TO arrive
tomorrow morning. AS stated before, but
one train Will leave the city tomorrow for
the grounds, viz: The train leaving at : a.
1n.; this train leaves the ground at $40 y. IN.
PROGRAMME FOR THE SABBATH.
Bishop AmeS will preach in the morning
AT 1870 a. m. Rev. Richard Norris at p. m,
and III the evening the Rev. VIM. Taylor, the
celebrated street preacher, will officiate lie
will also preach this evening and on Monday
evening. These will be the only opportuni-
ties we shall have of hearing this celebrated
preacher whose fame is well known both on
THIS and u other side OF the Atlantic. II.
Washington (COIOredD Camp Meeting.
MUKKIRK, PRINCE GEORGE Co, Aug. 8.
This camp is being continued with great
success, Notwithstanding the uniavorable
weather.
Last night at O'Clock Rev. Ct. t. Pinkney
preached sOul-stirring sermon from text.
Col, 3D. chapter, LIST Verse:-"If We then he