Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-22
WORSHIP IN ruE WOODS


WORSHIP IN THE WOODS
Washington Grove Canp.Meeting.
Special correspondence Of THE EvKNns srAn.
WASHINGTON GROVE, MONTGOMERY Co.. Nd,
August 81, 1881.
Saturday was chiefly devoted to making prep
arations for Sunday. The $50 meeting was in
charge of Rev. DR.. Owens. At the 1890 meeting
Rev. B. Peyton Brown stated that he hoped the
announcement that the Indians were coming to
camp Sunday was not true, as such diversions
were not likely to promote the spiritual inter
ests of the camp; furthermore, that the an
nouncement was made altogether without the
knowledge of the committee and they had tele-
graphed Major Morgan to prevent their coming.
II possible The sermon at this service, a par
llculariy fine one, was delivered by Bishop An
drews from Galatians vi. TO
At pm. the usual children's meeting was
neld, and at $3.50 young peoples meeting.
both OF these were in charge Of the Rev. Mr..
france. The evening trains brought large
number to the grounds to spend the Sabbath.
Inc evening service was in charge of the Rev.
Mr.. Ward, of Foundry, and at its close exhorta-
tons were made by Mr.. Ward and the Rev:
Richard Norris, the result of which was that
nve presented themselves and four of them pro-
fessed conversion.
SUNDAY IN CAMP.
HC udy was OppTeSSlVely WaTm. NIStOIS
commenced to arrive before the bell rang for
rising, and though it was thought that the num-
Der of people from the county would not be so
great as last Sunday on account of the roads
being so dusty it proved otherwise for the at
tendance was greater if anything. The number
OF vehicles was estimated at nearly a thousand,
while the trains from the west, and the city.
came in heavily loaded with human freight.
1t is estimated that there were between eight
and ten thousand people on the grounds
during the preaching of the morning.
1t is supposed that the announcement that the
Indians were to be at camp brought many more
than otherwise would have come, for they were
disappointed in not meeting their red brethren
The politicians were out in full force. and know
ing this would be their last chance in reaching
some of their constituents. lost no time. but
iabored zealously early and late. Electioneer-
Ing, however, was conducted very quietly.
BOTTLES IN CAMP.
Although there was considerable number of
bottles brought to camp to-day the order could
not have been better Some amusing incidents
In reference to the bottles occurred to-day. One
candidate who had buttOnhOed few voters
after discussing the merits of the case, invited
ms friends down to the wagon to take some
thing to keep down the dust discovered after
they got there that some person had stolen the
bottle. There was sad look on their faces and
no doubt some votes lost; but this is only one of
many SINH ar cases.
Mr.. Charles Griffith was called home early this
morning on account of the sickness of his daugf-
ter, who is seriously ill with the disease that
seems to be epidemic at their home in LaytOns-
vile. us thought that the disease is caused
by the impurity of the water.
CANDY BUTCHERS, DEFYING THE LAW.
AS each of the trains arrived from the west
THIS morning. the agents.Of the Southern News
Co. had their boxes, containing candies. cigars,
oranges, and variety of eatables. taken from
their train, and started to do brisk business on
HOY
formed by Mr.. Willet. of the committee. that
they would have to stop or be arrested They
until the Washington train arrived,
when they got on that train as it stood in the
depot and sold to all who wished to buy They
were not arrested, but it is understood they will
De presented to the grand jury for Indictment
for violating the Sunday law of Maryland.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Inc $3.50 family prayer meeting was better at
tended than usual The $50 meeting in the
tabernacle, termed the preparatory meeting"
was largely attended. 1t WIS led by the Rev j.
W. Smith, OF Grace Church. The exercises were
OF very interesting character and continued up
TO the hour for preaching. The Rev. DIR. Lana
han having received a telegram desiring his
presence in Baltimore, Rev. Richard Norris of
Madison avenue, Baltimore, preached in his
place. After the opening exercises subscrip-
ton and collection was taken up, amounting to
SIT. Mr.. Norris took for his text John, chap.
will, V. 1882. The subject of his discourse was
The truth as revealed in Jesus appeals to an ex-
detrimental test as it's only true and philosoph-
ai method OF ascertaining its power.
THE DINNER HOUR.
After the sermon there was rush for the
various dining booths and hotel, and for over
.WO hours the call of waiter" was heard on all
sides. The mass of the people from the country
bring their own prOvender and nothing makes
the city gent SO happy as to receive an invitation
to dine of the decac;es that may be spread out
alter the fashion of picnic party in the woods
AT l:3O clock there was temperance meeting
held on the outskirts, led by Mr. Thos Martin.
Of Hamlne church. Addresses were delivered
by Major Hall, Chas. NJ. Nye, AL. Holland and
ROsenbaum. assisted by Miss Ida Woodward and
others At p. m. Rev. Mr.. France conducted
meeting in the tabernacle.
The Rev. Mr.. Mckinney, who was to preach
n the afternoon. was taken very ill with ner-
7Ous headache, accompanied by heavy fever
md the Rev. B. PeytOn Brown preached in his
stead. Although ill himself his sermon was
considered very fine one After the sermon.
The Rev. Richard Norris delivered an exhorta-
ion, inviting sinners to the altar which was
to by six going forward, two of whom
were converted.
Alter this meeting the people commenced to
move towards the depot. and by six o'clock the
arge mass of visitors had boarded the home
Hard-bound trains, which were crowded as
usual.
a
held in the tabernacle by Rev. w. VanArsdale.
A large number attended.
RAIN SHOWER BREAKS UP A MEETING
At $50. the Rev. DR.. Owens conducted
special service in the tabernacle, consisting of
singing. prayer. and closing with an earnest ex-
nortaton. He was followed by Rev. Mr.. Norris,
who plead with sinners to come forward but
none responded. This might be explained by
the fact that when the meeting was most en-
sudden rain storm came ND. caus-
ng stampede and entirely divertng the
attention of those assembled. 1t rained for
about an hour and accomplished what had long
been desired, the laying of the dust About $50
some 200 people who waited for the last train
began vending their way to the depot. a dan
gerOus road in the dark, there being but three
amps on the main road. 1t was impossible to
see foot in front of where one was walking.
To CLOSE WEDNESDAY EVENING.
The presiding elder announced this morning
hat the camp would close Wednesday evening
It 10 o'clock. when all not tenting on the
grounds would be expected to leave. new
business has been started on the camp-grOunds
his year-that of selling spring water-and
'Olored boys are busy all day crying out,
: Fresh spring water" Monday night there is
o be a ball at the hotel in Gaithersburg, and
several from the camp intend participating.
dessrs. Davis. Barber and Lewis, of the Arling-
on Bicycle Club, arrived at camp this afternoon,
having made the trip from Washington in three
hours. AS Mr. Baker Waters was driving out