National Republican., 1883-08-04
WASHINGTON GROVE.
Preparations for the Coming Camp Meet
ing-who are Already There.
Sofcf1t IelLer

EDtCtW AttttIs
WASHINGTON GROVE, MONTGOMERY CoUN-
TY, MD, Aug. 3.-Among tho various summer
resorts it would perhaps be difficult to find
one more suitable to the purpose for which it
has been dedicated than this pleasant and
healthy grove. Situated as it is, only 22t
miles from Washington, on the main stem of
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and easy of
access by that road to Frederick, Martins
burg, and even Baltimore, it is not surprising
that already ctive preparations arc being
made for the ca mp meeting that begins there
on the ninth instant. So desirable are these
grounds becoming that each year addt-
tions are being made to the number
of cottages already erected. During the
past year three new cottages have
been built. and are already occupied,
as follows Hon. Hiram Price, commissioner
of patents, on Grove avenue; w. Redin Wood
ward and Dr. Flodoardo Howard, on Circle.
A large number of families have boen living
here since June, among whom are w. j.
Sibey, Hon. Hiram Price, Rev. w. Burris, j.
II. Bovee, Mrs. Reed, II. Cohen, w. RENDER
dine, l.. =. Altschu, Mrs. Knott, Mrs. Dorsey
B. Platt, Mr.. Chapman, 7. j. Reed, Mrs. Wise
and daughters, Samuel Polkinhorn, Mrs.
Capt. Reddick, j. II. Worthington, II. G.
Craig, A. Wood, T. b. Simpson, Mr.. Jacobs,
Mrs. Thompson, Mr.. Emory Baxter, Mr..
Davis, Mr. Donohue, Mrs. Macarthur, num-
bering, in all, nearly 300, making quite a
respectable village.
The hotel is leased this year by Messrs.
Noyes & Son, and they promise that the
cuisine shall be equal to that of any first class
hotel The dining room occupies nearly the
entire first floor of the hotel and is very cheer
full in appearance, having large windows on
three sides, thereby atlording both light and
ventilation. 1t will comfortably seat 250 or
Tho claapinn small.
but they have been furnished anew and look
cheerful and pleasant to those fortunate
enough to secure one. 1t is to be regretted
that thore are not moro of thom. Nearly all
of them are already engaged for the entire
camp season, so that parties who intend COM
ing should attend at once to securing accom-
modatioRs.
A fine store is also on tho grounds, at which
everything for housekeeping can be purchased
at city rates.
About dozen tents are already up and oc-
cupied and orders are coming in daily for
others, and soon the quiet, home appearance
of country life will give place to one of hustle
and excitement as the tenters arrive, and the
camp will be fully under way in another
week. The Rev. John Deale, presiding elder
of the Washington district, will have entire
charge of the religious exercises, while all
the notable clergymen will be present, both
from Washington and Baltimore.
1t is expected that larger number will
camp hore this year than for years past as the
bugbear that has kept many away has been
removed-i. e., the Sunday rebate from the
railroad company. Whether the religious
people will make up the deficiency or not re-
mains to be seen. One thing is sure, how
ever, the Baltimore and Ohio does not object
to keeping it, and the thousands that yearly
attend camp on Sunday will be there as
usual.
The committee on grounds and supplies are
making every arrangement for the comfort OF
the tenters.
The Ladies' association for the improve
ment of the tabernacle is very active in max
ing the tabernacle comfortable for thoGe who
attend the services, and it is proposed to have
settees, which will be an improvement over
the old-fashioned board, whore ono trying tc
worship is continually in agony, there being
no support to the back, but the new sett :e'
will be comfortable and easy, and no doub
but the ladies will have tho unanimous
thanks of the vast audiences that a. .mbl,
there during camp.
There is also on the grounds meat store
where fresh meats can be procured daily
! which is convenience to those living there
| 1t is run by Mr.. Burdette, of the county.
The circular issued by the association give
full particulars as to the manner in whicl
baggage, &C., is to be delivered, SO that n
difficulty or trouble will arise If the instruc
| tions are carried out.