Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-08-03

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the Ecumenical Council of Methodists. to con-
vene shortly in London, spoke of it being neces-
sary for him to leave soon. and asked prayers
Tor himself and for the success OF the council;
that it may be the means Of unifying the church.
During the morning quite a number OF country
people came i'm and there were numerous arri-
walls from the cities. At 10l9 O'Clock Rev. Fl. c.
Cushing. late yice-presdent Of the Western
Maryland College preached from Matt Xii II to
20; his theme being the nature. agencies and
successes of the Gospel. This was followed by the
administration of the Lords Supper, in which
Rev. Drs. Murray. DrinkhOusc. Gushing and the
other ministers took part.
THE wOMAN'S FOREIGN MISSIONARY SOCIETY
In the afternoon meeting i'm the interest of the
WOmans Foreign Missionary Society was held
and its claims were presented by Rev. Messrs
kinZer. Murray and Lewis. and Mrs Murray
Inc exercises were interspersed with singing of
missionary hymns.
AT night Rev. I. ID. Vaent preached from
Luke, Xviii. part of 18th verse ''And they all
with one accord began to make excuse" After
reference to the circumstances under which this
remark was made by the Saviour. he said that
every soul had some time or another felt the
pleading OF the spirit, but many make excuses
ana put off their souls salvation until
they grow Older-until they have enioyed
more worldly pleasure. He asked if this action
Is not a SANDER against GOd3 Is it not a charge
enjoyment OF happiness;-tO assert that God
cannot make one happy? After describing the
peace. comfort and joy realized by the presence
OF God he asked would they any longer Islander
God?
A prayer meeting followed this sermon. in
which some OF the old familiar hymns of fifty wears
ago were sung. and it was interspersed with eX-
hortatiOns by Rev. DR.. DrinkhOuse. Rev. ]. W.
Gray and others. The congregation at the night
service was the largest in attendance so far
execution those Sr *
was very orderly and attentive one
TRAMPs ORDERED TO ''MOvE on"
me encampment has been quite free from
tramps this season. but two having made their
appearance. These came in last night but were
not allowed to tarry long They were tramps ir-
respective of cOlOr-One white and the other
black-and when directed by the police to move
on their steps were fastened by the intimatiOn
that the house OF correction was but four miles
away.
GLOVE FEAsTs'
The evidence that the young people are hold
ing many love feaSts," or in other words. that
much counting is in progress here. is found in
the fact that the store is frequently surrounded
oy young couples who send up the cry Il
scream. The orders sent to the city for cream
averages about 20 gallons per day.
Rev. DIR. Switzerland left the camp this morn
ing Tor Georgetown. taking with him the good
wishes OF all. and will on Friday night start for
London.
The Southern Methodist Camp Meeting.
The attendance at the Wesley Grove camp ON.
E. Church SOuth) continues to increase. The
preachers arriving yesterday were Rev. John
Landstreet, of Martinsburg. W. Va; Rev. Geo
T. Tyler, OF Reltsville circuit Rev. H. B. High
ley. OF Trappe statOn Rev. Edgar Wilson, of
Talbot county, and Rev. A. E. Bradenbaugh. of
Holland street church, Baltimore. The morn
ing prayer meeting was led by Rev. F. Furr of
Severn circuit, and Rev. W. E. WoOlf of Belts
Vile circuit, conducted the experience meeting
Instead Of the usual sermon at IL am there
was missionary meeting, which was addressed
by Revs. W. H. D. Harper, S. X. Cox and Sam
uel Rodgers In the afternoon the WOmen's
Foreign Missionary society held general meet
ing in the tabernacle. Mrs. Julianna Hayes pre-
Hart, OF Baltimore, and Mrs. E. Davidson, of
va Washington The young peoples meeting was
led by Rev. c. NJ. Brown. of ReisterstOwn. and at
night an able sermon was preached by Rev.
Nelson Heed, OF Hamilton, LOudOun county, Va.
THE NATIONAL RIFLBS.-At the meeting of the
National Rifles last night Messrs Jas. J. Chap
man, John W. BOteler, Malcolm SeatOn. and
VIM S. Buchly were elected honorary members
The Rifles. by unanimous vote sustained the
action of it's referee in the matter of the rifle
match at GlymOnt in Junelast. and declined to
again shoot for the prize until the match has
been officially decided by the National Rifle
Association.
THE GALLILEAN FISHERMEN IN CONVENTION.
The 18th annual convention of the Galliean
Fishermen was held yesterday in the hail. on
street. near Sd street southwest. Supreme
Ruler L. l. Hall was in the chair, and delegates
were present from New York, Pennsylvania,
Maryland, Virginia and the District, represent
ing membership of 1900. The Supreme Ruler
read his report. recOunting his visits to the
various tabernacleS of the order and their con-
ditiOn, and short discussion followed. The
W. wifi cir unf or,d
prayer, with Grand Ruler ThOs l. Hail. of Bal
timOre. Md, in the chair There were Is dele
gates from other cities present. The trustees
made report on the finances of the order. The
juvenile division will be admitted tomorrow,
when the election of grand officers will take
place.
REAL ESTATE SALEs.-Duncans Bros aucts.
sold yesterday afternoon, for VIM. F. Messer and
Hudson Petit trustees, parts of lots IL and IL,
in square 974, having front on 10th street. be-
tween G and southeast, of "a feet 8 inches, with
a depth of lis feet 1O15 inches. improved by
small office and stable, to RyOn l. Earnshaw, for
1915.
He WANTED CIGARETTE.-A little ten year
old cOlOred boy, named VIM. Sembly, was locked
up in the cell at the Police Court this morning,
on the charge of stealing some jewelry and
clothing. After eating some food that had been
brought him, he called Officer Finley, who has
charge Ofthe cells, and asked him if he hadn't
time to go out and get him a cigarette.
ASSISTANT SECRETARY UPTON THE VICTIM OF
A NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Secretary Ofthe Treasury
Upton was robbed last night. His rooms on 1
street between 14th and 18th streets, were enter
ed after he had gone to sleep. The thief took
away Mr.. UptOn's suit of clothes, which was on
a chair, two boxes of cigars, his watch worth
SIS. and $75 in money. balcony runs
along the second floor of the row of houses in
one OF which Mr.. Upton is dOmiciled. The thief
must have entered by way of the balcony.
WARNING FOLLOWED BY A FIN..-This
morning Kate West was arraiissnned in the Police
Court for an assault On Anna cambridge The
latter TESTIFIED that she had rented room from
Kate, who had denied her the right to enter it.
and fOrcibly put her out. The parties having been
before the court on a similar charge last week.
when Kate was dismissed with some good adj
vice. which she failed to keep. She was fined
IS, and the advice was repeated, that she had
better allow Anna to get her furniture.
A WIFE WHIPPER SENT TO JAIL.-Last night
William FitZhugh a cOlOred man. meeting his
wife, Ann Fitzhugh, on 18th street southwest
had some words with her and knocked her down
three times. He was arrested by Detective Nc
Dewitt and this morning in the Police Court he