National Republican., 1882-08-12
CAMP-MEETING.
SERVICES AT WASHINGTON GROVE.
Eloquent Sermon by Bishop Andrews--A Choir
Organized-The Various Meetings iester-
day-Woman's Day at the Camp
Preparations for Sunday.

WASHINGTON GROVE CANT. (Near Gaithersburg,
Montgomery County, Md, Aug. 1.-THE
weather thus far has been all that could be de-
sired, and Old Prob" receives our thanks. The
nights are cool and pleasant for sleeping, while
during the day there has been splendid breeze.
The arrivals by the morning trains were few, as
1t is little too carly for visitors, but 1t is ex-
rected there will be enough of them on Sunday
to make up the lack of them for the first few
days. The sermon Of the Bishop last evening is
the theme Of conversation this morning, aud
although the attendance was small yet those that
absented themselves feel they have missed the
ablest discourse that will likely be delivered
during camp. The text was l, John, iv., 1G-"And
we have known and believed the lore that God
bath TO US God Is love, and he that dwsllcth IN
love dwclleth in Col aud God in him." The last
three words, the speaker said sum up. ana surpass
all preceding declarations OF the goodness of God
When we come to these words they diher in that
they Affirm that goodness is of the innnte charaC-
ter of God. The whole nature of God is sur
charged ON this one essential iaculty-the heart
of goodness. Consider If love be thus OF the
ELEMENTARY NATURE OF GOD,
1t is the abiding nature, impartial, extending to
all the works of His hand, 1t must comprehend all
the interests Of His creatures; It is all efficient and
capable OF achieving the highest possible good
This love of God Is not known or believed by
large number Of PEOPLE. The one desirable
thing is for all OF us TO enter into this condition.
the difficulties In the wNyi How Is it that We
DON'T believer Even tnOSe VINO profess ana call
themselves Christians do not know the meaning of
this love. If you may argue from the long and
sad countenances, their fretlulness, their unwil.
ingness to submit to His Will, IT does seem very
clear that the protesting Christians have very
meagre conception of Gods nature.
YESTERDAY WAS woMESs DAY,
but to day the young ladies take their share In
the work, which is putting the little finishing
touches, such rs decorating, &C., and much taste
Is shown by some Of them. Little mounds of
| rocks, covered with moss and decorated with
ferns and other wild flowers. are in front of the
tents, while the little fancy touches, such as can
be dGne Ms AND given By d are fn gYSs the
| willtent on the grounds with her family during
| the camp, but the Bishop lett this morning. A
| telegraph oIice has been established ut the sta
lion and is iu full working order. This is great
convenience, as business men on duty here have
heretofore had to take or send their telegrams to
made for the mail and great dissatisfaction exists
III thereof 1t is no small matter to attend to
the mail here, as there Is constantly call for IT,
aud then 1t has to be carried to and fro from Gath
ersburg. Extensive arrangements are being made
to feed and accommodate the thousands that are
expected
TO COME HERE ON SUNDAY,
and the innocents that will be slaughtered to feed
them, will be legion, Mr.; Williams proposed 10
ihirty.ave cents. This viii aceOmmodate ali
those who cannot afford dinner or, in fact, don't
wish dinner. And this is the day that the
camp 1t is devouuy to be wished that no rain will
fall on that day. Extra stands are to be erected
on the outside for preaching purposes, as 1t is in
tended that none shall leave The grounds that day
without hearing the gospel.
| LARGE MEETING TENT
has been erected on Sixth avenue for the purpose
of holding the young peoples meeting. 1t also
serves as covering for visitors during rain
J. Booe, of New York, Is expected to arrive to-
morrow, aud will preach on Sunday morning ut
1880 large Estey organ from rom Sanders & stay
| in the tabernacle, and Will be presided over by
Professor j. Ellis Cook. An efficient choir has been
organized, with Henry Wilson, of Georgetown, as
leader and the following ladies and gentlemen
Mrs Hall, Mrs. Platt, Mrs Robert Cohen, and Miss
Clara Cohen, Mrs. Taylor Birch, Misses Emma
| Hannah Paxton Messrs. Jepe Wilson, Taylor
Birch, somerville Mrs. Mickle, Mr.. Dexter Smith.
THE CONSIDERATION MEETING
was but simly attended, The $3.50 prayer and ex::
pcrience meeting was led by Rev. W. r. Ward and
| was considered by those who took part therein as
very profitable AT 1880 the Rev.J. H. Reed, OF
| North Capitol street church, preached from Ro-
mans, XII chapter, latter clause of 18th verse:
Continuing instant in prayer" The speaker
described the various forms OF prayer, and urged
upon all the, necessity of prayer, as it was the
| lever by which man was brought into contact with
and moved the Divine Power. The S;ongregatton
At2 p. m. q chiidren's meeting was held in the
tabernacle, and was in charge OF Rev. w. W. Van
| Arsdale. The exercises consisted OF singing aud
addresses to the little ones were delivered by Key
Page Milburn, Rev. Joseph France, and Rev. L. L
Martin. The little ones, of whom there were
about fifty, enjoyed the meeting. At p. m. q
general conservatory and experience meeting wa
held, and was II charge OF Rev. DIT. France, O.
the meeting was thrown open and resulted in Q
general prayer meeting. The Rev. Dr.. Ryland
breaches this evening at 1:45.
"THE REPUBLICAN" Is EAGERLY SOUGHT FOR
when the morning train comes in, and seems tc
be q mvorite with the campers. A plentiful sup
ply Is brought to the grounds, young Roy Willet
aching newspaper agent. Shortly after the close
of the 3 p. m. service young man was seized with
something like congestve chill, and for a shol
time was very i'll. He soon recovered. The APP
poinments for Sunday are Rev. DR.. Boole, of New
York, at 10 $50; Rev. DR.. France, of Fourth street
at 8 p. M, and Rev. Richard Norris at 7:l5.
| ARRIVALS.
Rev. Mr. Cross. of Rockville circuit; Rev. r. r
Murphy and Rev. Mr.. Watson, of Montgomery
circuit; Rev. DR.. Bnole, of New York; DR.. Thomas
Welsh, of Annapolis; Richard Welsh, of Anne
Arundel County, Maryland; D. W. Mccain, o
| Philadelphia; J. w. Mckee aud wife, Mrs. NJ. ]
Rotey, George A. Clark, Miss Isabel Jackson, ant
L. Pearson, of New York. Il.
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THE STAR-RoUTE TRIAL.