Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-17
Washington Grove (HE. E.) Camp
Meeting.
Correspondence OF The Hnr.J

ttOiTtSpOhudeftc9 OF me Ndr.
MONTGOMERY Co., Md, August 10, 1880.
This morning the atmosphere was very chilly.
and as those occupying tents on the ground
came cut OF their canvas houses, they could be
seen rubbing their hands and noses irving to
get some warmth In them. This, however, soon
passed away, and as the sun rose higher in the
heavens the heavy clothing that was put on In
the morning was replaced by lighter material:
but as darkness approached the heavier clothing
was again resorted TO- and even OVercoats and
shaWls were found to be very comfortable.
Monday Is always quiet day In camp, as few
visitors care to come two consecutive days.
scarcely half dozen arrived by the
morning train, while from the sur
rounding country there were not over a
dozen carriages. A number of the men
tent1ng on the grounds return to the city every
morning to attend to their business; and these,
with these who remained over Sabbath even
grounds this morning. The burden of support
Ing the various meetings was laid on the tent
holders, and they rallied to each meeting with
will that entities them to great credit, espe-
Laney Of Pleasant Grove. At 1O:SO a fine dis.
course was delivered from the text found in
9oshqa 9na Sl last clause OF Of first verse go
ply, OF Montgomery circuit. At 2 p.m the
usual children's meeting was held by Brother
France. 1t consisted OF short address by War
Ien Choate, OF Grace church. and the repeating
OF verses of Scripture which had previously
been committed to memory by the children.
Singing was interspersed throughout the exer-
cises.
At 8 o'clock, meeting was held in the taber.
nacle led by..Mrs. Mchendree REILLY. She took
Tor the basis of her remarks Ephesians vi-1O-1S,
1.-The Christians armor." This meeting was OF a
sion OF young lady.
at ESQ the young peoples" meeting was
held In the large tent on broadway, and was
OrPcp0tnp bpj
experience in very impressive manner.
The services at $50 consisted OF sermon by
the Rev. G. Fl. Mytinger. who took for his text
''Thou fool this night thy soul shall be required
OF thee" In his discourse the speaker endeav-
ored TO impress upon those present the neces-
and preparing themselves to answer GODS sum.
mons no matter when 1t shall come. In Closing
ne invited those who wished to be saved to
come forward. He was followed in an earnest
exhortation by the Rev. L. NJ. Gardiner Of Ry.
land Chapel.
The case Of Columbus Thompson, who was
arrested YESTERDAY for violating tue sunday
morning. The accused appeared and waived
an examination, and gave ball to the amount OF
s4OO to appear before the circuit court in No
vemher. TO retalate he had warrant issued
for the arrest OF Mr.. Seitz, who had the privi-
lege OF selling on the grounds, and he is to ap-
pear tomorrow morning.
Among the arrivals by the trains to-day are
the Rev. Geo. V. Leech, of Union chapel; Rev.
Lee Morgan, of Fletcher; Rev.J. w. McKenney,
of Hamllne; Mrs. John Ireland; Grafton Monroe.
postmaster at Annapolis Mrs. Grafton Monroe.
Mr.. and Mis-. Thomas Monroe and Mrs. r. V.
Clayton, all of Annapolis; the last-named tent
ing on 9Th avenue and the others On the east
side OF the circle. Miss Grace Braddock OF Rock
vile. is On the grounds and is tenting with her
sister on 9th avenue.
Tomorrow the morning and afternoon eXer-
ciseS are to be devoted to the cause OF temper
ance. and prominent speakers are to address the
audience, among them Hon. W. II. Daniels and
Rev. Mr.. POuson, OF Baltimore; Rev. McKan-
dree REILLY and Mrs. Reilly. A large number OF
the country people are expected to be present.
and 1t is supposed gOOdly number OF politi.
clans, as the local option question is one which
comes before this county at the next election. Nj