National Republican., 1883-08-17
ANOTHER DAMP DAY,
Which Interferes with the Attendance at the
Exercises at the Camp Meetings
What WINS Done nt Washington Grove and
the shenandoah Valley Assembly.


COUNTY, MD, Aug. 1G.-All during the night
tho rain came down in torrents creating q
complet deluge and making living in either
tents or cottages anything but pleasant. At
$3.50 q. m. to-day tho ladies of tho Woman's
Christian Temperance union held q meeting
and postponed temperance day until Monday
next A committee was appointed to wait on
Gen. Ayres in reference to granting permis-
sion to tho Soldiers Temperance union to
participate in the exercises Ho readily
granted tho permission, and on Monday they
will march to the meeting in body, accom-
panied by the full band of tho ID artillery.
The boys who vended water on Sunday last
having abused tho privilege, the committee
passed resolution prohibiting any such
traffic. and will station men at the pumps
with facilities for supplying all demand for
the beverage that exhilarates but does not in
toxicate.
Yesterday the Rev. Mr.. Weech rode seven
miles to baptize an infant child. Consider
ing the condition of the weather, the reverend
gentleman showed great courage and q desire
TO oblige not often met with
The camp to-day presents u gloomy appear
ancc, but this is relieved somewhat by fires
burning in front of many of the tents, making
it little moro cheerful and comfortable.
Mr.. Noyes, with his usual generosity,
lunched the ladies of the Woman's Christian
Temperance union as we'll as large number
of tho Soldiers Temperance union in the
large dinner tent attached to the hotel.
DIR. Flodsardo Howard's wife is consider
ably improved, and the doctor was on the
grounds to-day for short time.
At $3.50 a. M. the meeting was in charge of
the Rev. w. r. Weech.
At 1890 the Rev. Mr.. Black, of the Cinciu-
natl conference, preached an eloquent SER
mon from Habakkuk, chapter ill., 9: 80
Lord, revive Thy work in the midst of the
years made known; in wrath remember
mercy"
The ladies' meeting in the meeting tent
was very interesting, several arising for
prayers. 1t was led by Mrs. Linville, and
sho was ably assisted by several members of
the W. C. t. union.
large delegation from the soldiers camp
attended this meeting, several taking part
therein.
At the same hour a children's meeting was
held in the tabernacle, which was conducted
by Rev. II. G. France. Mr. John T. Mitchell
was present, and addressed the meeting.
At 3p. NJ. the Rev. w. r. Givinn, of Mont
gomory circuit preached from Revelations
iii, 90 The sermon was followed with an
earnest exhortation and invitation to the
altar but none responded.
The young peoples meeting at 6:30 was
led by Rev. IL. G.. France, Alarge number of
the young people turned out
Among the arrivals to-day were Rov.
Richard Moses, Rev. Mr.. Black, Mrs. lie
Fetra, Mrs. DIR. Rogers, Mrs. Rowan, and
several Others But few came in from the
county, the rain interfering
The regular meeting of the Soldiers Tenn
perance union was held last evening ut Camp
Washington. Quite number were present,
and several new sgners to the pledge were
secured. Addresses were delivered by Mr.
A A. nf hn mil
John Whettin, George Kelly, and several
Others.
Shortly after the 4:45 p. m. train left Wash
ington four rowdies, full of bad whisky,
commenced a row in the smoking car, which
Mt one time threatened to be serious The
blood flew in all directions, and the comfort
of the passengers was disturbed. Somehow
this is common occurrence Of this train,
and passengers are continually tormented by
intoxicated men.
SHENANDOAH VALLEY ASSEMBLY.
Special Letter.
MT. JACKSON, VA, Aug. 16.-Yesterday
afternoon the usual music and Sunday school
normal class exercises were continued by the
various teachers after which Dr. Crawford
of Winchester, Va, addressed the people on
the mutual helpfulness of tho home and Sun
day school. 1t was an able and instructive
lecture, and those who heard it were we'll
pleased. Miss Jennie Smith spoke at night
relating her experience in the furnace of
afiction, and telling of her miraculous
restoration to health. All Of the services of
yesterday were held in the chapel on account
of the rain, which continued to fall gently
during the day. The attendance was small
compared with other days.
At o'clock the assembly board of mana
gers met and elected officers for the ensuing
year as follows Board of managers Rev. j.
w. Howe, presidents Rev. A. p. Funkhouser,
vice president; Monroe Funkhouser, treas
urer; Rev. G. /. B. Brane, secretary. Rev.
J. w. Funk, Rev. J. w. Howe, A. p. Funk
houser, G. NJ. Hott, NJ. r., Keiter Monroe
Funkhouser, II. II. Hanger, Casper Funk
houser, aud J. w. Hicks were elected a board
of directors.
This morning tho prayer service was con-
Quoted by Rev. Q. II. Stinespring of Church.
vile, Va, and an hour later Prof. Kinsey's
music class met. The normal Sunday school
work was conducted by Mrs. Keister, Rev.
G. p. Holt, and Prof G.. A. Funkhouser
These exercises were followed by praise
service, and an excellent sermon by DR..
Funkhouser. The assembly will close to-
night. Tho rain still continues.
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