Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-09

The Methodist Protestant Camp Hceting.
Special Correspondence of THE EVENING SrAa-
JACKSON GROVE, A.A. Co., Nd. August 9.
Yesterday morning general experience meet
ing was held led by Rev. Mr.. Benson and many
gave their testimonies. In the afternoon Faith:
its nature and effects, (" was the subject of the
sermon by Rev. Mr.. Laselle, and short prayer
meeting followed. The young peoples meetings,
led by Rev. MFR. Robinson. were very interesting.
At night the pulpit was occupied by Rev. Mr..
Benson, whose sermon was in the nature OF an
appeal to she uncOnverted. At the close Of it
several penitents presented themselves for
prayer, and three were converted. the meeting
being continued until near II o'clock.
CoURTING ON THE RAILROAD TRACK.
This morning Che last day of the camp dawned
beautifully. but with a temperature somewhat
lower than could be wished The railroad track
continues to be the promenade ground for court
ing couples and Severn Arch will hereafter be
remembered by many as the scene of enjoyable
love feasts. at each of which two persons only
were in attendance. Sometimes great risk is
run. for not unfrequently the trains the couples
expect to stop at the platform dash past with
lightning-like speed, giving but moment to
the lovers to clear the track Yesterday after
noon one couple were sitting on the end OF the
tie, and had an exciting experience from this
cause.
MINISTER'S JOKE.
In the intervals between services social meet
ings are held, and preachers and laymen sit
around engaged in conversation. Some OF the
ministers who look grave enough in the pulpit
are inveterate jOkers, and the wonder is that
the spirit of fun does not sometimes show itself
in their sermons. A day or two since Mr..
Wibert of the hotel called the attention of one
of the cloth to the addition to his bill of fare of
bologna sausage. The minister answered, "Oh
yes, have noticed it; but fear it is not gen.
uine."
Mr.: Wibert.-"oh yes; I bought it for the
best
Nevertheless" answered the minister. sit
can't be genuine, for l stuck fork in it and it
didn't bark"
LAST DAY OF THE CAMP.
The prayer meeting at o'clock this morning
was led ly Rev. Mr.. Laselle and the preaching
to-day and evening will be by Rev. DIR. Ward,
Rev. Mr.. Benson and Rev. Dr. Klgour respect
lively. The trains from the cities brought up
numbers of people to-day. among them Rev. w.
s. Hammond. who is pleasantly remembered in
Washington.
Wesley Grove Camp.
At the Wesley Grove camp-meeting (M.E.
Church South) yesterday the sermons were
preached by Rev. Samuel Kepler Bishop A. w.
Wayman of the A.ME. Church. and Rev. W. A.
Mcdonald. The sermon of Bishop Wayman was
listened to with great interest by large congre-
S"'ioA vi potil NIlte ana cO!Ofeu people. HIS
theme was. Depart from evil and do good;
seek peace and pursue it," After the sermon
the bishop, by request, led the singing in one of
his favorte "old camp-meeting" songs.
Irving Park.
The union camp meeting of colored Aietho-
dists at Irving Park, AnnapOli junction, B. &
O. railroad. was largely attic led yesterday.
Sermons were delivered by Revs Robert Steele.
n. NJ. Carroll and j. l.. Evans. The prayer and
experience meetings were conducted by Rev. G..
Il. Key and other preachers. The program for
to-day included addresses in behalf Of temper-
ance by Miss f. Brown. Mrs. Francis Harper
and other temperance advocates.
SUDDEN DEATH OF A WELL-KNOwN CITIZEN.
The sudden death, from heart disease of Mr.
Henderson Fowler is announced. He died yes
terday afternoon. at O'Clock, having but few
hours before left his home in apparent good
health. The deceased, when a boy about IA
years old, came from Maryland to this CITY, and
learned the trade of bricklayer. and for many
years carried on the business of builder in this
city. He was also for number of years a
dealer in wood and coal at the intersection of
AZ street and the old canal. About twelve
years ago he retired from business and has since
lived quietly in the eastern section of the city.
He had been for number of years prominent
member of FOurth-street on. Ed Church He
leaves widow, four sons and two daughters.
He was much esteemed by a large circle Of
friends.
A MAD DOG EXCITEMENT.-A mad dog created
some excitement on Pennsylvania avenue. near
10th street. about half-past one o'clock this
afternoon. He ran up 10th street and escaped
into the basement of the Washington Gas Co
office. Here he was followed by Officer Breen
who despatched him with three shots from his
revolver.