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able 70 attend the temperance camp each Gay
since its beginning. will endeavor to give
short account of the proceedings. Before do
ing so permit me TO say that OF all the instru-
meutalities yet devised to spread the great
Temperance doctrines, aud IL show up the e
uormiti,s Of the liquor traffic, this plan Of
Camp excels. Here, by diverse programme,
a union Of all forces Religious, Moral, Social,
presented by able speakers, clerical aud others,
and by friendly converSation-the seeds OF
good are sown, the people are enlightened and
delighted But | must proceed.
On The first evening the Camp was formally
opened. Dr. Buck, member of the Leetowu
Lodge, addressed the asSemblage 10 a neat aud
highly appropriate speech, full Of feeling and
truth, after which the camp was enliyened by
some Of the sweetest notes Of that splendid
Band, known as the kcedysyille Band, under
the leadership Of an accomplished gentleman
Cant Pry This Band is a credit to old Mary
land. We understand that this Band will be
IN constant attendance The next address was
delivered by Dr. Best II was an able exposi-
ton of the great truths OF temperance. Ills
hearers were deli ,hted aud the DR.. bears With
him the plaudits aud good wishes Of his entire
audience.
But now comes something which | want to
tell You, and | hardly know how, because
have scarcely yet recovered from the first i'm
preston of delight and establishment. The
Hon. james II. Grove announced that he had
something pleasant in store for US, ii We would
only keep quiet aud draw near. We did,
/ whcreupou he introduced Miss Minnie Florence
Mosher. who proved to be one of Batimore's
most gifted daughters. Her readings were
simply grand. Among the pieces rendered |
call To mind tie following: " Curtew must not
ring tonight q" The Mothers Prayer The
I Two Glasses" &c The Kentucky Belle, " In
Nemoriam. and various others. Whilst rem
teriug the above her vast audience VI thous-
auis stood perfectly spell-bouud, cnchained by
/ the superb chords &C truc. siupe, natural elo-
oueace of this gifted child Of nature. When
Size would complete a reading Der audience was
/ 10th % quit and constantly eucored, aud sent
/ notes % tue Committee requesting her reap
pearauce. \ very truthful and pointed re-
mark WAS made 10y Nlr. Grove when he intro
lucel her fur the fourth time. | will give It
to show the estimate Ia which this lady is held
. by the managers of the camp. tie said: La
5ies aud Gentlemen, we are again compelled
10 call upon DE right arm n tbs eRcGmpmeRt
upon the one who Is always willing and ever
prepared 90 assist IN the great work When
come home and get more time will give You
% more complete history Of this distinguished
aiv. the now recognized pet ot the Ctmp.
The Grand Patriarch uf the Suns OF Temper
auce OF Maryland. aud also Icmplar, Mr..
S.Iverwoai. oi Baltimore. and that versatile
genius. Mr. MoSher cf the same city have been
..cli.htiug tlc Camp with their splendid salljeS
d t..ts lt..flt
earnest workers IN the cause, and have placed,
by their uutriug and uu,eif-h efforts, oar peo-
PIE under everlasting Obligations.
on Sunday morning the Rev. J p. Hyde OF
Ntruusburs, Que Of NrgiuiIs most eloquent
Hyiu,S. preached an able aud feeling sermon
from 28l ch. ST. Luke, A. aud g verses
His graphic description ol the Cross of our Sa-
y.uur auI bis illustrated definition of what Is
PRAYER were So beautifully pathetic as To move
tl tears hundreds who heard him. 10 the evc-
ding Rev Nc Rodgers began discourse, but
Nas compelled % Jes,st, being tno uuwel e.
continue Again oar gIud friends from BAltj-
more. Miss Minnie Mr. Sherwood aud Mr..
N.sler. cane O. the trout aud delighted their
audience during the remainder of the Sabbath.
THIS tlS'y sketch brings up 20 Sunday night.
vii, Do better f,r You alter awhile. The
whole thug stgi6ts We as q grand success. -
was ou the ground On Monday The cxcr-
c.~,s were opened with music, aud an address
~ Hon. james n Gruve.-vho supplied the
place Of Rev. 1ir Grammar, the latter hayiug
been called o. funeral. OF Mr. Grove,
speech Ve will not Say much-he being of our
county. ur Gowe-but we assure our people 10
his mp1mptu address he fully sustained III,
high reputation as an eloquent orator Miss
Minnie gracefully rendered reading Of the
Kentucky Belle. permit me % say i'm h0'
1ru uiujt8h'e manner The widest scene Of
delight WAS manifested by the immense crowd
stuj2ht when Mr. Grove announced tha; Miss
Minnie would again appear. She rendered the
" Maniac. -cxIiiiti'g the very highest dra-
matte power ard talent. MAJ Sullivan Of
Washington city WAS then introduced. His
address WAS pointed and well received At .
future date VIII c-delyor o. d. Justice 10 all.
Mr Siverwooj and Mr. N,sher each deliver
ei iae addresses aud babe the Camp farewell
Miss Minnie wa, again called Cor. She played
tHe part of >chol'-mi,trc>S being crcured she
again appeared iu response 90 the widest aud
most enthusiastic cheering ever heard The
crowd then passed away 40 A late hour
GA Tuesday Miss Minnie again appeared
amt recite3 q grand piece entitled "rhe Clu-
dou Temperance Man Then was introduced
/ hon. a r. Batc'er, who delivered a splendid
address. f1.lof home truths. \ feeling aud
beautiful piece was then recited by Miss Min
rie. called ' The Bride | will not now IN
ie-,1ke % give more than passing notice. re-
serving '.r some future tine a history Of the
workings of tdis Camp and It's great actors.
CHAELESruwN.