Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1876-09-02
LEETOWN CAMP GROUND.
Wednesday, Aug. 30th, 1876.

l,eetOwn was opened on lnursnay eve
nins, the oath, by services in the tent
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, directed by our young friend, Rev.
John Fl. Logic, followed by temper
ance speech from the stand by Rev. Mr.
Grouse, pastor of the NJ. P. Church,
Harpers Ferry, who, from his youthful
appearance is sometimes spoken OF as
the "Boy Preacher Mr.. G. treated
his audience to quite an interesting
speech, and left good impression upon
his hearers.
The services at the stand on Friday
consisted of speeches by Mr.. Simmons,
of Hagerstowu, and Prof. A. Krantz, of
Baltimore, the Young Mems Christian
Association holding prayer meetings at
noon and also in the evening. The at
tendance was better than on the first
day and the interest of the meeting has
been increasing from the opening.
On Saturday short speeches were
made by Mr.. Simmons, Prot. krantz,
and Rev. Harry Logic, of this vicinity,
the latter making very good speech,
considered the best of the day.
Hon. WIN. Daniels, of Baltimore,
President of the Maryland State Tenn
perance Alliance was expected to speak
at night, but his health did not permit
his attendance, and his place was sup
piled by MIR. Moisce, Secretary of the
Alliance, who gave US quite an interest
ing talk, followed by Prof. Krantz, who
said some good things, About thou
sand persons were present on Saturday
evening, and so orderly that there was
no need of any police regulations.
Early OIL Sabbath morning the peo-
pie came pouring in from all directions,
and all day they were arriving, until
from six to seven thousand persons were
in the tented grove, and all appeared
to be upon their good behavior. The
speakers stand was occupied at ii
o'clock by Rev. John p. Hyde, of Mar
tinsburg, who gave out the hymn be-
ginning CAN hail the power Of Jesus
NAME" which was heartily sung to the
tune of Coronation, hundreds Of voices
joining in the song The opening prayer
was offered by Rev. J. Ii Logic, and
the text was announced as Daniel iii,
l6, II and Is verses, the subject 'firm-
ness to do right" 1t was good SER
mon, and was intently listened to
throughout, by the large aud intelligent
audience present.
The same gentleman preached short
sermon again in the afternoon upon the
subject Of Personal Conservation" but
| didn't have an opportunity to hear
the afternoon discourse. The evening
services were conducted by the Young
Mems Christian Association, and were
of an interesting character.
On Monday the Temperance Organi-
cations paradcd, presenting fine APP
pearance, and were addressed by Rev.
L. b. Sheppard of Charlestown, and
Mr.. Moisce, of Baltimore. AT night
speeches were made by Rev. James
Grammar, of Middleway, Rev. A. (.
Rodgers, Prof. Krautz, and MIR. Moiscr,
the latter creating much merriment by
his humorous sayings and quaint anec-
dotes.
Tuesday was devoted to the work
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, who have tent upon the ground,
and have been holding services thrice
daily, and we hope that their labors
may be abundantly blessed in the con-
version of sinners. AT nj gbt speeches
were made by Rev. DR.. Wilson of Bal
timore, and Hon. James ii. Grove, of
Woodbury., both of which were very
interesting.
Major Divine, State Lecturer for the
Good Templars of Virginia, is announc-
ed for to-day; Friday is to be devoted to
Sunday schools, and next Sabbath to
preaching. The Encampment, which
has proved greater success than that
of last year, is to close on Monday.
The exercises of this week, since the
Sabbath have been well attended, and
we hope to see great deal of good
accomplished by this gathering of Tenn
perance workers.
PERSONALS AND LOCALS ABOUT LEETowN.
"The Encampmcnt" is the topic of
conversation here, almost to the exclu-
sion of everything else, and Leetown is
justly proud of her success.
Rev. A. E. Rodgers who is soon to
resume the pastorate OF Mt Zion
church, here, in fine health and spirits,
and feeling quite proud OF the Encamp-
ment.
Rev. Prof. Krantz and Mr.. Moice,
returned to Baltimore yesterday.
Rev. John II. Logic is working
earnestly at the Encampment, more
especially with the Christian Associa-
ton.
Sheriff A. J. Thomas, of Berkeley
was here on Sunday, and Deputy
Sheriff J. Garland Hurst visited US on
Monday.
Candidates are pretty thick here, and
among others we noticed OH Monday
was, Collin U. Thornburg, Esq, Demo
cratic candidate for President of the
County Court of Berkeley.
Miss Clara Homer of Penn. and Miss
Bell Mcclure, Of Indiana, are visiting
their relatives at Leetown.
Miss Ellen Homer has returned to
her old home, here, after an absence of
nearly two years, which she has spent
in Indiana.
The Keedysville Band, Capt. Pry,
and the Charlestown Cornet Band, Capt.
Humrickhouse, have furnished The music
for the Eucampment
Yours ID haste,
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