Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-17

pm. ana extinguShed az 100 am.
Painters are at work brushing over the iron
fence separating the Smithsonian grounds from
b street
The proposed National Rifles excursion down
the river tonight. has been postponed on ac-
count OF The critical condition of the President
complaints are made that the game laws are
being violated hy gang of men who are shoot
nag The early ortolan in the Eastern Branch be-
fore September list
The Camp Meeting at Washington Crow.
ANXIETY CONCERNING THE PREsIpEST-YEsrER.
DAYS SERVICES.
81 ecial Correspondence Of TIE EVENING sr.n.
WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP
MONTGOMERY Co, Mn, August 10 1881 I
To-day has been delightful one ON the eamp
grounds. til only thing thar marred the plea
sure being the dust. The country about the
camp needs rain very much, especially cor the
corn and other crops.
SYMPATHY FOR THE PRESIDENT
Great anxiety was felt here this morning for
the President, and large number Of the gen.
uemen went into town. SO that they could bet
ter hear the news, and many were the PRAYERS
that were offered by those that remained that
his life might be spared TO his family and the
country at large In fact. all through this
county there is a deep feeling Of sympathy for
him telegram was received here about 10 a.
M from Hon. L. L. Morgan stating that the
PRESIDENT was somewhat better AS soon as it
was read the doNology was sung and each and
every one breathed silent prayer for his speedy
recovery.
The attendance TODAY has not been ne ,arre
as IN ioriner wears, the Presidents condition
Keeping the city folks AWAY and the circus at
Rockville drawing off many from the county
VINO would otherwise have been here. Quite
Euinper of the camp Youngsters Went to Rock
VILE They did not go 10 the circus il is stated,
but mainly went to see the animals
THE SERVICES.
The ESQ a m. family prayer meeting was very
well attended considering II was the first service
oi the KIND this year. The $50 am. prayer
and experience meeting was one of unusual
interest. and was led 10y Thomas Woodward. of
Georgetown. At 1890 the Rev. Dr. Ames
preached from Acts. chap l.. Y. IA: the subject
being the day of Pentacost. At the close of the
sermon the Rev. Dir j. III. Dashie!s who IS well
known in Washington, delivered an earnest and
impressive eXhOrtation. After the doNology
was sung there was general flocking TO the
dining tents and wagons TO satisfy the
cravings of the inner man and for an hour
silence prevailed within the limits of the circle
The usual children's meeting was omitted TODAY
ana in ITS stead young peoples meeting was
held i'm the large meeting tent This was in
charge Of the Rev. III. ;. France and was largely
attended-both by old and young-as Yesterday.
the exercises consisted of singing. prayer and
the relating of experiences. larre number of
the people took part in the exercises. At 3p.m
an able sermon was preached by the Rev u F.
D. hce, OF MartlnSburg, va. He took for his
text Ephesians. chapter l. verse 6: ITO the
praise of the glory of His grace"
The evening train brought but few to tie
grounds outside of the regular tcniers but all
WHO came were besought for news as To the con-
dition of the President. At 7:30 the Rev. Mr.
Downs, of Waugh Chapel. preached from the
words. This is faithful saving and worthy of
all acceptation. Christ Jesus came into the world
to die for sinners. of whom am chief"
There were no penitents al the altar this even
ing.
ARRIVALS.
Among those who arrived today were the
Rev. j. III. Dashels. of Hagerstown Nd, Rev
n. +. Ii. Rice. of MaItnsbur. Rev F. Schrfner
az West Falls circuit. Nd. rev. Mr. Beech az
the 18th Presbyterian Church. Baltimore: s. j.
Fague and wife. h. H. Stinemetz, JAS NJ Tow
ers and lady and H. G.. Need.
The politicians Were scarce here to-day-the
majority OF them having gone 10 the show i'm
Rockville. The few. however. who did STAY
here were soon around seeking some vehicle to
take them where their opponents were. Thurs
day. however, they viii be here in full force
On Thursday morning the Rev Dr.J IL Dashiels
viii preach. and on Saturday morning Bishop
Andrews. as il viii be impossible for him to
remain over Sunday.
There is a rumor that a wedding will take
place before the camp breaks The names of
the Parties, however. have not as yet been made
public.