Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-19
WORSHIP IN THE WOODS.
Washington Grove (N. E.) Camp
Meeting.
Correspondence Of The Har.l

Correspondence Of The rar.l
MONTGOMERY Co., Md, August Is. 1880.
This has been remarkably quiet day In
camp, the trains from the city bringing but few
visitors. while Of country people not many have
peen present, tomorrow being their day. We
had ABOUT four hours rain this afternoon which
was appreciated by all. as It lust laid the dust
although for the time it was rather unplpasant'
Inc sou mere quickly ab50rbS the water and
leaves good and almost dry road for travel.
AT o:oo d. 100. the prayer and experience meet
ing was led by the Rev. Leigh Morgan. OF
Fletcher Chapel
AT 1920 the Rev. Geo. V. Leech preached from
AIS INV. 70, GO thy way for this time. and
call 1or thee" He showed In a clear and forcI-
pie manner the evil of procrastination, and
earnestly endeavored to I'm press upon the minds
y. us hearers the necessity of at CAGE giving
their hearts to God.
-.n an invitation to come forward for prayer
Gle yourg man arose and knelt at the mourn
ers' bench. and before the meeting closed he
was happily converted to God.
at 2 p. IN. a meeting was held In the large
tent, led by Mrs. Burris. She took for the lead
Ing thought and guidance OF the meeting H.
brew Kill, 1-2: entire conservation to Col {"
At the same hour Brother France held the chill
drenS meeting In the tabernacle. This Is the
meeting that Brother France leads. and it is to
be regretted that he is compelled to leave camp
Tonight None will miss him more than the
little ones, who have learned to love him.
AT pm. the Rev. G.. w. Hyde preached from
Corinthians, w., 16. His theme was the spirit
ual growth or the Christian"
The six O'Clock young peoples meeting was
very Interesting, but they would be more In
terestlng IL left wholly TO the young There are
enough meetings in which the older persons
II ay take part without infringing on this special
meeting for the young.
scare occurred at this meeting voung
man undertook to light one OF the gasoline
l9rnps, tut not being familiar with It let the
Lulo on 100 strong, the consequence of which
ran down and set the straw on fire. The flames
however. was soon eXtinguShed
Inc $50 service was conducted by the Rev. J.
Ii. smith, OF Grace church In opening he
stated that he never felt more solemn than now
ana ne c0uld Shed tears Of blood over the lost
sous on this camp ground. He said he thought
~ best TO speak without text. but follow up
the same train Of thought that had been set
lorln In the days discourseS. He spoke on the
subject or Paul before Felix. He related 10 a
very Impressive manner the death-bed scene OF
ms Ialner and The conversion and death of his
sister. showing how the former had led to his
conversion. He was followed by Rev. j. Nc
kendree Reilly who made strong eXhortation.
closing by inviting all who wanted to be saved
TO come forward and give their hearts to God
a young lady responded to the invitation.
shorty before the evening service colored
man was put OH the grounds for selling cante.
loupes for Mr.. Garrett. There is considerable
difficulty In reference to regulating the sale of
MerchandlSe within the camp meeting limits
Inc circus gives an exhibition In Rockville to
iIon' anu tue youDSer pOrIOn or the camp
are endeaVorlDg to provide ways and means for
the purpose OF attending 1t. E. Kimlock Bree-
ven. deputy revenue collector OF Baltimore. ar
rived on the grounds this morning to examine
into the sale OF cigars and tobacco on the
grounds, but found all right
Among those who arrived from the city to-
day are Mrs. j. W. Mckinney, Andrew Graham.
me Misses Graham, T. c. LaZenby. John Berry,
Henry Polkinhorn and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
JOS. Weaver, Mrs. TheO. Barnes Mrs Ham
mond. j. r. Rggles. Z. P. Richardson. Hon.
Geo. W. Peter Rockville, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Braddock, from the same place. The depart
uIeS are Rev. II. s. France and Masters George
ana Henry Miller, OF Germantown, Phfla. III.