National Republican., 1882-08-19
WASHINGTON GROVE.
Incidcnts mt Camp-Mecting Yesterday
Light Attendance nt the Services.

WASHINGTON Grove CAMP (near Gaithersburg,
Montgomery County Maryland), Aug lS.-The
sermon last night by the Rev. DR.. McKcndree
Reilly was an unusually fine one, and was bene-
fetal Of good results. as also was the exhortaton
delivered afterward by the Rev. Richard Norris.
Seven pcnitents presented themselves at the altar
for prayer, FIVE Of whom professed conversion,
saying that God had pardoned them before the
close of the meeting. This makes about fourteen
conversions in oil since the opening OF camp.
This has been warm day, and little has occurred
outside Of the regular routine In fact this has
been one ofthe dull days Of camp life, and every
one is tired nfter the aborous exercises OF ycster-
day, aud the people moved so slowly that at the
1920 a. m. service the presiding elder called atte-
ton not only 10 the tardiness in coming 70 the
meetings but to the fact that not one hall OF the
people on the grounds attended the services. 70
facilitate and help matters, he appointed seyeral
brothers to go to the various cottages and ihsist
on the rules Of the camp, which require all but
the sick and one member to take charge OF the
tent to -
ATTEND THE RELIGIOUS EXERCISES.
The congregation was increased somewhat, but
the results were not good as they did no! want to
attend. By the way, If this rule was carried ont
| in reference TO the a. M meeting mcthinks camp
would soon break, or there would be row. II Is
hard enough to get them out in time for breakfast
| let alone 10 n meeting. Then this early meeting
WITH family w9hiP Su o thi Ssre m
| breakfast aud it is hard to break through old
habits. The $3.50 meeting was in charge of the
v. u
| At 1880 the Rev Page Milburn preached from
| Luke, vii, 40 and 50-"And they that sat at meat
with liim began to say within themselves, VINO Is
this that forgiveth sius also? Aud He said to the
women, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace" "
The sermon was attentively listened to, and
showed evidence of careful study and was replete
with illustrations. At . p. M Rev Mr.. France
held the childrens meeting in the tabernacle,
when the little ones were made happy in being
allowed to recite the verse they had committed TO
memory.
MISSIONARY MEETING.
At $3.50 missionary meeting was held in the
| tabernacle, at which Mrs. Bishop Andrews pre-
sided. The speaker of the hour was Mrs. Sites.
Before commencing she introduced her children,
| three in number I'LL OF whom were dressed III
Chinese costume, and who repeat. The smallest,
u little fellow about years of age repeated, much
to the amusement of the children; portion OF tne
primer, while the elder, Il young lady of about 10
| years, repeated the Lord's prayer. The address
which gave a graphic description Of Chinese life,
was of an hours duration, and was attentively
was very Interesting and the attendance was large.
Word was received at camp to-day of the
death of the Rev. Mr.. Henderson, of the
rresbyteron church, at NeelsvillS four miles lies
evening. The funeral, which 1t is expected
will be large one, will take place sun
day afternoon. The infant baby of one OF the
| families OH Fourth avenue fell out OF bed last
| nignt and on being missed search was made, an d
he was found standing on his head between the
tent aud the bedsead. The little one was more
| scared than hurt.
CAMP NOTES.
The dust Is again nuisance.
| Chinese reporter was in demand to day.
| Mrs. Sites and daughter arrived last evening.
DR.. McKendree Reilly was called home by tele-
Dr., Pierce left this morning for Summit Grove.
| Rev. DR.. A. l.. Gibson arrived this evening.
Active preparations are being made to feed the
Sunday crowd. Hotel dinner at l:30 p m fJr
transient visitors, on pottco ut IL III.
Chickens are in demand. NJ.