Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-08-12
WGRSHIP IN THE WOODS.
The Camp at Washings0n Grove.
Special Correspondence of THE EVENING STAR
WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP,

Special Correspondence of THE EVENING STAR.
WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP
MONTGOMERY Co., Md, August IL, 1882
Yesterday morning opened bright and fair, and
the duties of the camp commenced early a meet
ing being held in the tabernacle at 6 o'clock. AS
might have been expected, the attendance was
light, as the mornings here are Just right for en-
joying nap. This meeting was in charge of the
Rev. Bishop Andrews. Early morning meetings
did very well years ago, and the Old saints used to
turn out en- masse for them, but that was when
the comforts OF camp life were not as they are
now. Few people now think of leaving their tents
until the breakfast bell rings. To those in govern
ment employ, who are In the habit of eating only
twice day, camp life is luxurious as here we have
three square meals
The telegraph operator arrived by the morning
train and the work Of connecting the wires was
quickly accomplished, so that we can now cOmmi-
nicate quickly with city friends. There is still
trouble in reference to the mail service as there Is
no post Office on the grounds. 1t is expected that
the committee will soon have the matter arranged
satisfactorily.
PROSPECTIVE MUSICAL PLEASURES
A large Esty organ arrived by the II am. train.
1t is loaned to the camp meeting committee by
Sanders g. Stayman, OF Baltimore, so that we can
rely on some of the delightful musical exercises
which in past years have been SO popular. Mr..
Henry Wilson has organized an efficient choir,
which is composed OF Henry Wilson, leader: Mrs.
Taylor Birch. Miss Isabel Jackson, Miss Mui;,.9
Wilson, Miss Cohen. Mrs. Cohen, sopranos; Miss
H. Paxton and Miss Hattie Wise, altos; Mr.. Jesse
Birch and Dexter A. Smith, bass, While the organ
IS presided over by Prof. j. Ellis Cook and Miss
Brown alternately
For the benefit Of the young peoples meeting a
large tent has been erected on Sixth avenue. The
boarding-tent keepers and the hotel are COM
mencing to collect the wherewithal to feed the
multitude that is expected to arrive from the
country and trains tomorrow, and the chickens
are experiencing perfect Waterloo. To say that
n n q nj or ic rid nrIn
lady on the grounds has a pet chicken, and yes
terday one OF the preachers undertook to get near
1t to pet it, when off flew the sagaciOuS fowl, and
he has not been seen since. The family of Bishop
Andrews Is expected to arrive soon, as they have
engaged tent for the season. The work of out
side decoration Is being done to-day, and little
mounds Of rocks and moss and hanging baskets
are being placed in front OF many OF the tents,
thus making them home-like and giving them a
Mr.. T. j. Reed and others took trip to Seneca
yesterday and returned ne late last evening, having
the rage; all expect to catch them.
YESTERDAYS SERVICES.
The services OF yesterday were we'll attended,
considering the camp is not far advanced. The
prayer and experience meeting at s 80 was led by
the Rev. w. F. Ward, OF Foundry, who read a seec-
tion OF scripture and made short address thereon,
after which the exercises were varied by singing
and prayer.
At 1920 the Rev. w. H. Reed preached from
Romans, xii. chapter and 18th verse The sermon
was an appropriate one, and was listened to atten
lively by good audience. At 3 pm. the Rev. Dr.
Jos. France led an advisory and conservatory
meeting, in which large number OF people par
t1cipated.
AT 2p. m. children's meeting was held, a large
number OF the little ones being present. This is
peculiarly their meeting. 'fhey were led in sing
ing by Mr.. Wilson, while Rev. W. w. Van Arsdale
had charge of the meeting. Short addresses were
made by Rev. E. L. Watson, Rev. Page Milburn
and Dr. France.
Just at the close OF the O'Clock services young
man named Hobbs was taken seriously i'll with a
cangestive chill He was carried to tent close by
and medicine administered. Ia a short time he
recovered enough to go home
The Young Peoples meeting at p n. led by
the Rev. H. S. France, assisted by Rev. W. W.
van ArSdale, was largely attended. This is the
favorite meeting for the young ladies, and they
generally turn out In large numbers.
AT Z :45 the Rev. DIR. Ryland preached an elO-
quent sermon from Heb, chap. w., verse IL
ARRIVALS.
There were but few arrivals yesterday. Among
them were DR.. Thomas Welsh, OF Anne Arundle
county, Md; Richard Welsh, of Annapolis; Rev.
Mr. Cross, of Rockville circuit; Rev. r. R.Murphy,
Rev. E. l. Watson, both of Montgomery circuit
Rev. Harry S. France of Winchester Rev. Dr. BoOle
OF New York; Miss Isabel jackson, JAS Mckee,
L. Pearson, New York; w. McClain, OF Phiadel-
phta, and Mrs MI. Robey.
AN EARLY MORNING SCENE.
Early this morning there was commotiOn In
the "annex." Some Of the ladies who sleep there
attended ball at GaithersbuTg and were locked
out Their pounding to get admittance raised no
little cCmmOtion among the colOred people, VINO
were in fever OF excitement, thinking that their
| time had come. NJ.
Other Camp Meetings.
| At the Wesley Grove camp, M. E. church south,
yesterday, the preaching was by Rev. j. W. Duffy,
Rev. S. E. Wilson, and Rev John Landstreet. Rev.
| W. w. Bennett, president OF Randolph Macon Col
lege, Virginia, arrived yesterday and will preach
the Sunday morning sermon.
The services at the Irving Park colored Method
1st Episcopal camp yesterday were we'll ATTENDED.
There We're the usual services, with three sermons.
The meetings have been kept up during the week
with increasing interest. The ministers in attend
ance are RevS n. NJ Carroll, Robert Steele John A.
Holmes, j. L. Evans, William Hicks, W. H. Cole,
A. b. Wilson, DR.. Stevenson, j. w. Bonser, John
J. Herbert, T. II. Myers, w. II. Davis Thomas III.
Brooks, w. Ii. Fitzhugh. and Henry Brooks There
have been several conversions during the week.
Tomorrow will be great day In the grove At II
q. III. Rev. N. NJ. Carroll, at p. m. Rev. John A.
Holmes, and at p. IN. Rev. r. Steele Will preach.
The singing will be by the choir OF the Sharp street
NJ. e. church, Baltimore. A union love feast will
he held at 4.
The caml-meetIng at Summit Grove closed yes
tCrday Rev. Mr.. Wheeler, OF Baltimore, preaching
the closing sermon. During the entire meeting
hfty-nine persons profesSed conversion, and q
large number OF persons professed the blessing OF
SanctifcatiOn.