Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-08-23


WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP,
MONTGOMERY Co, Nd, August y. 1882
The last but one OF the days of the meeting at
Washington Grove opened with strong indications
of rain. These indications developed into steady
rainfall OF four hours Duration which while it In
terfered materially with the attendance served the
useful purpose Of settling the dust so soliily that
1t will give no more trouble during the session.
Few came to camp from town or country and the
day passed without any special incident to mark
its existence The usual good order prevailed.
Some preparations were made for departure The
services were we'll attended, and, although pro-
jected excursions TO the springs. or the military
encampment were prevented, the disappointed
ones seemed to find consolation In religious eX-
erctSeS.
SERVICES.
This mornings prayer meeting was led by Rev.
j. ii. Ryland. The Rev. W. H. Reed conducted the
prayer and experience meeting at $780, At 1880
the Rev. Littleton F. Morgan, OF Baltimore,
preached from the text found in John xvii, B.
The discourse was considered an eloquent and
that heard It,
tabernacle at o'clock, and was attended by old
as well as young. All seemed interested in the
exercises A ladies' meeting was held at the
same hour in the meeting tent on 9th avenue, and
was conducted by Mrs. Bishop Andrews The
subject at these ladies' meetings generally is that
OF ''The Higher Christian Life" While the con-
gregation were gathering in the tabernacle for
the p. m. meeting the choir sang several choice
selections Rev. A: McCauley, the sneaker Of
the hour. took for his text Matthew xiii Al
At $50 o'clock the young peoples meeting was
held in the large meeting tent. and was of a very
Interesting character twas il charge OF the
Rev. w. w. NanArS lale-whO, by the way, is pc
culiary fitted for this branch OF work, his long
pertence in the Y.M.C.A, OF Washington, being OF
great service to him.
The congregation that attended the evening
service was considerably smaller than at any
preceding service of the day. The Rev. Joseph
60 In opening he reviewed the services OF this
camp. stating that over thirty sermons had been
preached and scores OF witnesses had testified to
the truth as 1t is in Christ Jesus AS this and
mOrr0wS meetings close the services here the
question naturally presents Itself, what has been
which have in part been seen. He expressed re-
greet that more determined efforts had not been
made 10 save the children, ana urged upon all the
necessity OF working in this direction
At the close of the sermon Rev. W. /. Mckinney
delivered an exhortatOn and appeal to the unCOn-
sponded, although urged both publicly and per-
Sohally.
AN ENTERPRISE OF THE LADIES.
number Of the ladies camping here this year
have taken into their own hands the matter Of
improving the tabernacle both outside and inside
1t Is proposed to lay concrete floor, remove the
old wooden boards for seating, and have awnings
put UP that can be let down or pulled up as occa-
sion may require. A subscription list has been
started by the ladies for this purpose, and Mr..
Wash. b. Williams heads it with 500 chairs for
seating the congregation. Mrs Nye and Mrs. Will
lett each subscribe s25. There is no doubt but it
Will be both comfort and convenience to those
attending the services.
VISITORS FROM OTHER CAMP ASSOCIATIONS
Several delegations from other camp associa-
lions have visited the camp since 1t commenced, for
the purpose of examining the hotel and cottages
erected here, with view of adopting something
Similar on their grounds. To-day delegation
from Wesley Grove, headed by the chief manager
T. JeH Magruder. was here, and was shown around
by Mr. Richard Willett, who by the way is the
architect and builder, not only or the hotel but OF
most OF the cottages. The visitors expressed
themselves as highly pleaSed-the hotel especially
being regarded by them as just the thing needed.
CAMP NOTES.
midnight prowler was chased last night, but
he escaped by running through tent
Special mention is here made OF the Waterman
Lem Weeden, who during the past ten days has
guarded the camp with fidelity.
The executive committee held meeting to-
night and adopted measures looking to the Clean
Ing OF the ground shipping the freight back to the
city, and transacted other important business re-
latiye to the closing OF the camp. They passed
resolutions OF thanks to the clergymen for their
faithful laDOrS during the encampment, and to the
press for the candid and Impartial manner in
which they have reported the proceedings
At an informal meeting of the press a resolu-
ton OF thanks was given to the presiding elder,
Rev. John Deale, for the many courtesies extended
All tickets are good to the 25th instant. and
special train OF five cars will be at the depot here
W convey tne campers nome On thursday at IL LII.
ARRIVALS.
Rev. Bishop Andrews, Rev. J. A. McCauley, pre-
sident of Dickinson College, Carlisle. Pa; T. jeff
Magruder, chief manager of Wesley Grove camp:
Mr.. Shipley, Mrs Z. L. Miller n p Smith and
wife, Mrs. A. f. Culver, Mrs. w. T. Evans Mr. and
Mrs. W: NJ. Dodge, Mrs. W. p. Ramsey, Mrs Tur-
ner and others. NJ.
Close Of the Irving Park Camp.
The closing exercises at the union colored NJ E.
camp meeting at Irving Park, Monday and yester-
day, were very impressive. The morning expert
ence meeting ct the stand Monday was conducted
by Rev. VIM. Hicks. At II a. m. Rev. n W. Car
roll, OF AsbuTy NJ. E church, OF this city, delivered
powerful sermon from Luke xiv, q The sacra-
ment of the Lords supper was then administered
TO about 800 persons.
At 3 p. N. Rev. \. n. Kennedy preached from
Matthew xviii, q, and prayer meeting foi-
lowed.
At p. m. Rev. A. q. Wilson preached from Exc
aus XXxll, 20. The prayer meeting was kept I'D
until midnight, when Rev. John q Holmes preached
until O'Clock yesterday morning, when the whole
congregation formed In a line. marched seven
times around the circle. singing the farewell hymn
ana blowing the trumpet. An experience meeting
the meeting closed with the doXoloyy and benedic-
ton.
The meeting was crowned with great success.
There were about 36 conversions. Good order pre-
vailed during the entire camp.
ARRESTED HIS Son FOR SWEARING ON THE
STKEET.-ThtS morning In the Police Court Perry
charged with cur5!ng and swearing on the street.
Policeman August Brown testified that he heard
profane language on High street, In West WASH
ington last night. and on going to the spot found
dnfn ginr~