National Republican., 1876-08-12
WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP MEETING.
The Third Day Preparing for the Great
Crowd Expeetant.
WAsnINeToN GROVE CAN'T,
NEAR GAITHERsBUR6,

NEAR GAITHERsBUR6,
MONTGOMERY Co, Aug. IL, 1876.
This is row the third day since the camp be-
gan, and this everlasting work of fixing zp is
still goiag on. Soue of the tent-holders are
making as permanent arrangements as though
they were to stay here for months, instead of
two weeks. Sorse of the tents present very
coy, homelike appearance. That of Mr..
Wash B. Williams, on the front circle, is very
luxuriantly fitted up, akd has the appearance
of a city parSor rather. than a camp meeting
teat. Canary birds are here and there, chirping
their merry carols and joining with the wor
SLIPPERS in their songs of praise. Mounds of
broken rock, adorned with moss, ferns and
cedars, are making their appearance, as in
previous years, and evince taste and love for
the beautiful. The ladies adorn themselves
neatly and plainly, and there is an entire sb-
sence of the display so characteristic OF camps
that are held contiguous to large cities. Many
of those whose faces were so familiar here last
year, and who took prominent part in all the
services, are not here now. A few have re-
sponded to the imperative summons of death,
while Others have found it inconVenient or i'm
possible to attend this year. Among other
causes We may thank Congress for the com
paratively sparse attendance this year. Their
tardinets in passing
TIRE LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATION BILL
and their spasmodic desire for retrenchment
have rather alarmed many of our Meshodists
who are dependent upon Government Offices
for support, and they are afraid to risk the
expense. Aggregating all things, this is
doubtless the erisal year in the history of the
Washington Grove Camp Meeting Association.
If they ride successfully over all these impos
ing circumstances, as beyond doubt they will,
their future success is certain. With Ihos. L.
Morgan as president and Edward F. Simpson
as secretary, together with others of business
tact and discretion to manage affairs, those
interested in its success need have no fears.
The service last evening was more largely
attended than any previous service, and Rev.
Mr.. Nice preached decidedly nice sermon, to
which close attention was given.
This morning the sun did not show his face
as usual, but clouds hung over the encamp-
ment heavy and threatening. At the regular
hour the bell sounded the call for the "conse-
Grafton meeting" which had been previously
announced. This service was conducted by
DR.. Deal, who urged upon them the subject
of personal consecration to God and his work.
The morning sermon was delivered BY Rev.
Mr.. Star, who shed considerable light upon
the text in st. John, xl:5: "And We will not
come unto me that ye might have life"
Shortly after this service the clouds grew
dark, and
HEAVY LAUNDERING
announced coming storm, and the camp was
visited with a slight shower, just enough to
lay he dust and put things Sin ironing Order'
generally. Ample provisions have been made
for Lolding services in inclement weather. A
large meeting tent has been erected on Fifth
avenue. placarded NJ. E. Church South, in ad
dition to the large wooden tabernacle, about
40x90 feet, and capable of accommodating
several thousand persons.
afternoon a IPIVnrp1
Rev. VIM Van Arsdall, of Sandy Springs cir
cult. No chldren's meetings have been held
as yet, but presume they will be inaugurated
in few days.
The singing is conducted by Mr.. Henry Will
son, of Georgetown, aided by an Estey organ,
whose melodious tones make this grand old
forest ring again.
One of the serious disadvantages under
which we labor is that no post office arrange
ments have vet been made. The gentleman
who was to have charge of this department
and the book and stationery stand unfortu-
nately fell sick, and was unable to attend. 1t
is to be hoped this embarrassment will soon be
renedicd.
THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY
has established an office at Washington Grove
depot, which is great convenience, affOriing
facility for immediate communication with the
outside world. This, however, by no means
takes the place of post office, as the lads
and lasses would find it rather an expensive
business sending their missiyes Of love by tele-
graph. We suggest to the association the
Propriety of attending TO this matter immedi-
ately, before Mr.. Gatchel gets after them for
being guilty of "cruelty to animals
Owing to the absence of the presiding elder
no definite announcement can be made of the
appointments either for tomorrow or the Sab
bath. 1t is surmised, however, that Rev. Mr..
Webb, of Alexandria, will preach on Sunday
morning and Rev. Mr. Norris at night. If the
day is fair large audience is expected.