Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-21
Temperance Day 1t Washington Grove
BOYS IN BLUE IN CAMP-ADDREssK, ON TIE EVILS
OF INTEA PERAECE.
Correspondence Of the EVENING STAR.


OF INTRA PERANCE.
Correspondence Of the EVENING STAR.
WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP,l
MONTGOMERY Co. Nd, August 81, 1881.
Yesterday tie women held the fort, it being the
day set apart as temp rance day. The exercises
were under the auspices OF the Women'S Christian
Temperance Union Tn, Sellers Union from
the camp were in attendance in full force,
and presented q fac appearance in their
neat-ftting uniforms as they marched from the
station headed by the band. Stats had been re-
served for them in the tabernacle. After their
arrival in the tabernacle the bind played an APP
propriate air. The stand was handsomely decor
atei, and the motto OF the Women's Union. "For
GOi and Home AMI Native land" was displayed
at the rear OF the stand Beside IT was the banner
OF the Soldiers Temperance. Union, and a han J.
som, set of resolutions presented to the ladies OF
the Wet. Union by the soldiers was cOnSDicu-
o:s:y placed In front OF the pulpit The resoiu-
lions are handsomely engross ID and framed. On
rection OF Mr. Henry Wilson, with Professor Slpe
at the organ; Mrs Lnviile, the presiding officer;
Mr.. Burrs; MIS-. lie Fctra; Mrs Rogers; Mrs.
Rev. Dr.. Cox, or Mount Vernon NJ. E. church: Rev.
john Lanahan. OF Baltimore; Rev. Rich. Norris:
Sergeant Alec presiden1, of the
the school board OF tie city.
WOMEN TEMPERANCE WORKERS.
The meeting was opened by the band playing
an appropriate selection, which was followed
with prayer by Mrs Burris. Mrs. Llnvlle then
gave short sketch OF the work of the w. c. 7.
Union. She was followed by Mrs. DR.. Roger. who
gave the history OF the temperance work in Sum-
day schools and among children. Mrs. Rowan.
soldiers, stated that last winter the work was
started and now nearly 200 have signed the
glow ng manner to the aid and sympathy she had
received from the Boys in Blue. Addresses were
also delivered by Sergeant Allen and Mr.. Deit-
erck.
The meeting continued unit! the hour for din
ner, when 1t adjourned to meet at o'clock. An
interesting meeting was held ars O'Clock In the
tabernacle. led by Mrs. Rogers She spoke to the
little ones of the evil effect, of alcoholic liquors,
and received several pledges from them to touch
not, taste not, or handle not the accursed stuff.
At 3 o'clock the tabernacle was well hlIed Mrs.
Linvllle introduced Mr. b. II. Warner, who made
an effective address on the evils Of the liquor
traiiic, advocating strongly local option and pro-
hlbltlon He was followed by Hon. Hiram Price.
commissioner of In liam Affairs For over an hour
he held the undivided attention of the congrega-
tOn as he advocated total abstinence and prOhlbi-
ton.
The singing during the morning and afternoon
service Was or the higher order, Miss Annie Field
myer electrifying the audience with her rich and
perfectly cultivated voice rs she sang a solo en-
s ot free %6e sPe OF the
Miss Smith, Prof. Sipe and Ed. Lnvile san. with
1e eject quarletts called Cast Thy Bread
The young peoples meeting was conducted by
Rev E. j. Watson, and was well attended.
AL 90 the Rev. RichJ Norris preached a very
lie
verses and 8: whatsoever man sows that shall
he also reap" At the close OF the sermon an ear
nest exhortation was given to all who wished to
lead new lives to come forward. Three persons
responded to the invitation and were happily con-
VCrtCd
CAMP NOTES.
Yesterday was the hottest this summer, and the
heat in the tabernacle was very oppressive
A young lady went out to the horse-pen, jumped
on horse, bareback. and rode down one Of the
avenues yesterday norning.-Rev. w. /. Nc
kenIey took his final departure from camp last
evening. Mrs Mckinney was on the grounds to-
day.-A young lady OF West Washington, who
IS an ccompli5hed artist, was on the grounds
Sunday. taking sketches OF the camp and its sur
roundlngs. - young man from Broakyille
Thought as how he would take "a little sugar In
hlsn." He ued spoonful of salt instead. The
effect was misunderstanding few of the cOun-
NY people were here yesterday.
Among The arrivals yesterday were the Rev. DR..
L1nahan, or Baltimore; Rev. j. W. Dashels, OF
Freierick; Rev. w. II. Forsyth, presiding elder OF
AleXandila district; Mrs. StOutenberg, b. II. War
ncr, Ii. d. Nicholson, Hon. E. b. Prettyman, Mrs.
Henry Daale Geo: 7. Cline ana the ladies con-
ncted with the Woman'S Christian Temperance
Union: MIS-; Louie KrOuse OF Washington, and
MI, Fannie Warren, of Virginia, left the grounds
Cy the morning Trains