The Evening critic., 1882-08-23
WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP.
The Services Yesterday-A Nocturnal
XisitOr-Cnmp Notes.

WASHINGTON GROVE, Tuesday, Aug. 90.
Following tho lmmutable law OF change that
governs all earthly things, tho session Mt
Washington Grove draws to n close. Restored
health, social intercourse, religious converse
md the conversion OF many who so shortly
walked In the paths OF unrepentunt sin, all
proclaim the encampmont OF 1882 10 have
been success, and eager glances Pierce tho
future for landmarks OF tho meeting OF 1888.
Tho preceding is tho prelude to the corre-
spondenco OF the closing day whom the sorrow.
ful scribe will do the subject fearful Justice.
Tho rain of the morning prevented many
from attending the various meetings, but was
instrumental for good in many directions.
The Services
to-day were better attended than on many
days when pleasantness ought to have war
ranted fne audiences. THE CRITIC, after long
ana exhaustive study, accounts for this un-
natural condition OF affairs by assuming that
cut on from projected excursions to surround,
Ing points Of interest and debarred the pleas.
ure OF sitting in shady hooks In forest depths,
not make profitable or pleasant to themselves,
R AZ 10 80 4. m. tho Rov. L. F. Morgan, OF Bal.
found In John, chapter xvii, verse 3-"And
this is life eternal that they might know Thee
the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom
given and none regretted their presence in tho
House OF God. The children's meeting was
attended by largo number OF children and
The Rev. J. A. McCauIey
delivered a scholarly address to very large
congregation at $50 p. M, the text being
again tho Kingdom of Heaven is like unto
treasure hid In flold, the which when man
hath found he hidoth, and for Joy goeth and
selleth all that he hath and buyeth that feld,"
found In Matthew, chap. Kill, verse IA.
The general service Mt z do p IN. was slimly
attended, as many Of the tenters were gather
ing their effects together for tho departure on
Wednesday night or Thursday morning.
Tho Rev. DR.. Joseph Franco gave an inter-
esting sermon, founded upon verses 80 and
60 Of tho 10th Psalm. AS an Introductory to
the address, DR.. France reviewed tho work of
the session, and encouraged all to believe that
God would guard the results and care for the
future.
The Executive Committee
held n meeting tonight and transacted the
usual routine business connected with the
close OF camp. resolution OF thanks was
passed in recognition Of the faithful service of
Presiding Elder Deale, and similar vote to
and impartial manner with which they had
reported the proceedings OF the session.
A Nocturnal PrOwler.
Tho camp was alarmed late last night by the
discovery OF prowler In tho rear OF one OF the
tents on the circle. The 'tsneak" being
alarmed ran through the tent escaping at the
opening In front, closely pursued by the night
est, where all trace OF him was lost. There
were some ludicrous Incidents connected with
the episode, but THE CRITIC, like one hastily.
aroused individual, draws the tent Hap Of
silence over them. Alta
Convention Held This Afternoon
| by the ladies interested In the comfort OF the
| future sojourners In the "grove" It was de
Gided to renovate and improve the tabernacle. H
| and an opportunity will be given for all tC
| contribute. Mr.. Washington Williams has
bic enterprise with so conspicuous an opening
| Will doubtless meet with success, especially as
the ladies arc doing more than advocate the
measure. Mrs. Nye and Mrs. Willett having
| subscribed twenty-five dollars each.
The Music of the Session
| has been excellent for which thanks are due
| the leader, Mr.. Henry Wilson, and his faithful
assistants. Professor Stpes, OF Montgomery
| County, has presided over tho organ during
| the greater part OF the session, and his fine
| ability has been appreciated.
| Camp Notes.
Incidents are few and reporters disgusted.
The rain entered a few tents, but caused lit
| tlo Inconvenience.
The tabernacle Is to be concreted and shel
tered by awnings.
| Tho Rev.J. A. McCauley, D. D., is presiden
| of the Dickinson College.
Aitt ough 'country day." very few came t.
| camp owing TO the rain.
The bootblacks finding business dull re
| turned TO town tonight In great numbers.
| The dust is effectively laid and will not GO
| up again during the continuance or the session
Tickets are good until the 25th instant.
special train leaves camp on Thursday, a
| IL m.
AT an informal convention, held tonight, th'
"press" rendered Its thanks to DR.. Deale' fo
| his kindness In impartlng Information and thu
| many favors shown.
| A delegation from the Southern Association
| OF Methodists was In camp to-day gathering in
formation regarding the arrangements, hotel
etc., of Washington Grove Camp.
Arrivals-Bishop Andrews, the Rev. Dr.
| Ncro Mr 4
Magrudor, superintendent OF Wesley Grove
Mr.. N. p Smith and wife, Mrs. A. E. Culver
| Mrs. W. Il. Evans, Mr.. w. NJ. Dodge and wife
Mrs. W. p. Ramsey, Mrs. Turner, and Others
| BEN uIDEM