Evening star., 1877-08-11
WORSHIP IN THE WOODS.
washington Grove Camp Meeting.


weather thus far at camp has been ali that
could be desired-a clear sky and delightful
breeze every day, and the nights pleasant for
sleeping, being neither too cool nor too
warm. 1his morning, for the first time since
the opening OF the camp, the general rules
went into operation, and at six O'Clock the
bel was rung awakening all, aud calling
them 10 the labors Of the day. Everything
mas been arranged, and ali the labor OF YES
terday and the day before is forgotten in the
colnlort that the tenters are now enjoying.
a post office is established on the grounds
with Wash. B. Williams as postmaster SO
lhai friends can address those at the camp
and their letters ill he received as regular
as If in the city. The trains this morning
brought but few, but large number arrived
this evening whose names could not be as
certaIned. Among those who arrived to-day
was warren Choate, who took charge OF the
Y. M. Z. A. Young Peoples Meeting I'm the
absence of Alex. T. Stewart, their general
secretary, who has gone 10 Delaware.
MORNING SERVICES.
AT 81 a. IN. the bell was rung for services
In the tabernacle. The attendance was large
and from Its incel tion TO its close IL was
spiritual and Interesting. The Rev. l.. O.
Muller, of Rockville circuit, had charge of
the meeting, and read from Numbers, chap
ter xiv. The lesson drawn from IL WAS .sfaiJh
and labor" A general experience meeting
followed, which was participated In by near
ly all present, and the inspiration of IL has
reryaded the meetings during the entire day.
AT l02 n. NJ. the bell rung for preaching. Toe
congregation was not quite so large as last
evening. Rev. Vim. Chas. Webb preachei
from Mark tx, lilo The subject was the
TRANSPORTATION, and rarely has this subject
been handled with greater force and clear
ness.
CHILDREN's MEETING
AT O'CLOCK there was ch Ildren's meeting
In charge of the Rev. a. II. Ames. Quite a
nun Der of the little folks were in attendance
and were wcll entertained and instructed by
the leader, assisted by Brothers I,aney ana
webb.
Ate O'Clock the first young peoples meet
ing was led by Bro. Charles Nye, who read
from Luke xviii, after which the meeting
was thrown open TO all, and a general expe-
rience and prayer meeting followed. These
meetings heretofore have been among the
best held on the ground, on account OF the
freedom rom restraint felt in the absence OF
the older Christians, and much good is anti
cipated this year from their Influence.
EVENING SERVICE.
AT * y. m. the Rav. Y. Peyton Brown
preached from John, $40. The Rev. B Pew
ton Brown, of Foundry church, fol wed with
stirriI 3 and heart-searching eXhOrtaLion
closing by inviting all who desired the pray
ers of CHRISTIANS to come forward aud kneel
at the altar.
One of The most attractive features of the
services this year is the singing OF fine
choir, consisting of Mr. Henry Wilson, of
GtorgetoWn, leader, and MessrS Cra wford,
Wilett, Hines, Hayes, Mrs Fannie Calvert
Miss kendali, the Misses York, Mrs. Cohen
the Misses Crawford, and Miss Lizzie VIII.
son. Master Willie Cohen presides efficiently
at the organ.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE SABBATH.
The boarding-tent keepers are presumably
taking The large accessiOns on SUNDAYS of
last year sS criterion for this, and are BUSH
~ engaged In replenishing their depleted
that shall come, and the scene at Mr. Thos.
Dorsey's OF the county, aud the dining saloon
OF Mr. Donahue, from the city, is q busy
one, and proves at least that they think "man
should not live by bread alone;" while Rev.
j. k Wheeler, assisted by such members of
the Y. M. {. A. as may be present, will keen
up spirited fire all along the outskirts of
the ground, thus giving to all an Opportunity
TO hear the gospel 1t is undecided vet who
M.
Wesley Grove.
The campmeeting of the NJ. F.. Church
South, at Wesley Grove, near Dorsey's sta
tOn, Baltimore and Ohio railroad, continues
with undated interest. The experience
by Rev. w. +. Miller Sermons were preach
ed bv Rev. John A. Kern K v. c. j. Linthi-
cum ard Rev. r. Smithson. A large gather
ing assembled in front of the tent of Mr.. NJ.
h. Warfield, on Asbury avenue, on the occa-
sion Of the baptism of his infant child by
Rev. Mr.. Highly. Mrs. w. II. Larner. of
Washington city, and Miss Ida Waters, of
tent No. 13, occupied by the late Matthew
Gault.
Emory Grove.
Emory Grove is one hours ride by the
Western Maryland railroad from Baltimore.
The campmeeting regularly commenced
Thursday evening with about 800 tents oc-
cupied, but for weeks before the opening of
the meeting few OF the lot holders had taken
possession OF their tents, doing their own
catering. The ministers arriving yesterday
we're Revs. S. Y. Leech, Jo6 Price, ID. ii.
N. Griffin, Wesley r. Davis. of Brookly1,
formerly pastor of 81. Johns Independent
Methodist Church. Liberty street. Baltimore:
=. Davies. the evangelist, from Il .ading.
Mass Sermons Were preached yesterday
morning by Rev. w. 7. l.. Weech. OF Fri
erick city. and by Rev. ]. G. Baker last
night. This was followed by a revival meet
ing led by Rev. Thos. Harrison. This Is the
largest camp here since 1871.
THE FIVE GREAT P's-The Chicago Jotr-
ndi OF Saturday says: "Rev. jos. Cook, of
Anne rica' at the tabernacle la 1t night Mr.
Cock got his audience into good humor by
speaking of The wonders OF Chicago The
cause of her great success was naturally a
subject OF inquiry. He referred IL not 10 the
great pnbl!c works in the city, for Babylon,
Tyre and Palmyra had such, and are now
forgotten; not tothe geographical position for
The STATION OF Constantinople could not
make city great, but 10 the principles of
the Christian religion. Mr. Cook read from
stuart Mill, Macaulay, De TocQueville, and
others, TO snow what other men expected of
America. He asserted that FIVE great powers
would always remain here, no matter what
the future might be-they were parlOr press
pulpit, politics, and police; or, In 9th ar
education, whatever bears on the science of
government. ard the means of executing
the laws. He eXtOll6d the climatical and
typographical advantages OF America over
lie Old continent; showed The necessity of
the suppression of communism and conbi-
ratlons for wild speculations; aud concluded
ny referring 10 liberty, enlightenment, prop
eliy, and law as efficient work ers aud above
lbese and all workers, Christ, VINO, he said,
was all-sufhctent TO make America great
and pros perous."
"A RFJFCTED LOVERS REyESGE-Mrs
Francis Holmes, young wiGow, who lives
at No. "U9 Lexington avenue, was attacked
or The stoOp OF her residence yesterday by a
man named Clark, who struck her on The
ne al with hatchet several times. The lady
was carried To her room In an insensible
condition, and her assailant escaped The
sfalr caused intense excitem ent in the
bborhOOd, and all sorts of stories were
set af'oat Clark is rather fine looking
man, and 1t seems paid some attentions TO
the widow while she was employed as
cashier in shoe store kept by him on 6th
avenue. Clark asked the widow at one time
10 marry him and she refused. This so in
censed him that his mind was made up for
revenge. For several months she had avoid.
ed him, but he was on the lookout for her.
and yesterday Mrs. Holmes was followed
to her house by him and the above mentions
ed assault took place. The police are look