Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-09
WORSHIP IN THE WOODS.
The Camp at washington Grove.
Busy PREPARATIONS FOR TWO WEEKS OF WORSHIP
IMPROVEMENTS MADE IN THE GRoUNDS-sgRyIcRs
HELD At THE MILITARY CAMP, &C.


| HELD AT THE MILITARY CAMP, &C.
correspondence OF THE EVENING STAR.
WASHINGTON GROVE.
MONTGOMERY Co., Nd, August o, 1888
| The scene here yesterday WIS one OF activity
ana hustle, a iar:e numb r OF the tcnters having
| arrived by the 80 train. The saw, hatchet and
! hammer were the instruments most In demand,
and 1t was much easier to borrow grcenbacks than
| any OF these. The committee on grounds have
| made several sanitary improvements since last
camp, and now there remains little room for fur
ther improvement as far as sanitary measures are
concerned. The new cottages that have been
| erected arc most inviting In appearance.
IMPROVEMENTS IN THE TABERNACLE
The improvement, however, that will be most
beneficial is that OF the tabernacle. committee
OF ladies' last year undertook the task OF making
it more comfortable, and they have had 1t fOored
with North Carolina pine and covered with a coat
| OF oil. The Old pine board seats are thing of the
past. as they have been displaced by comfortable
The committee on tents have had put up about
~ C'nts. Mr.. Worthington, OF that committee,
went to the city yesterday 10 secure more, as the
orders are coming In for more every day. The
indications are that this Is gons to be as large
camp as has ever been held here. Mr.. Noyes,
in the shape OF two large tents, capable OF seat
Ing over 200, where he proposes to dispense
the camp on sundays: An ice cream saloon, under
the supervision Of MR. Wonn, OF Washington, is
aASo unueF way.
RELIGIOUS MEETINGS.
The Rev Mr.. Hobbs, presiding elder of the Cum
berland district, visited the grove Tuesday and
Tuesday evening preached to an attentive
audience.
The ladies' holl weekly meetings on Wednesday
OF each week. The one yesterday morning was
conducted by Mrs. Platt, assisted by the Rev. j. H.
g. Sch:veiy The ladies' also visit the military en-
campment each Wednesday evening and there
hold Christian temperance meeting. They have
induced several TO sign the pledge, and others
nave not only signed the pledge, but have con-
Last evening a very interesting meeting was
held there under the auspices OF the Soldiers
was transacted the president OF the union, Ser
geant Major Allen, turned the meeting over to
very interesting address, which was received with
much applause. Miss Snyder gave a reciti alton in
g charming manner Addresses We're made by
Charles McGinnis and Mr.. Stevens. One OF the
pleasing features OF the meeting was recitation
to Do" Miss Oracle is quite fayorite amoag the
her.
Richard F: Deiterlch, secretary of the union, is
about TO start paper entitled. The eau, which
will contain full particulars OF the union and the
gOOi work 1T has done.
THE FORMAL OPENING OF THE CAMP.
The camp formally opens tonight. when the
Rev. j. c. Hagey OF North Capitol church. will
off1ciate. Tomorrow morning the Rev. Mr. Hart
sock will preach, ana in the evening Bishop An
drews, 1t is expected, will be present and deliver
The presiding elder, Rev: J. F. Deale, arrived
last evening number OF preachers are ex-
pected to arrive to-day. NJ.
Jackson Grove Camp.
TEMPERANCE MEETING IN THE wooD-oFFrcERs
ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF MASAGERs-OTHER
EVENTS OF YESTERDAY.
Correspondence Of The EVENING STAR.
JACKSON GROVE, A. A. COUNTY, Nd, August 9Th
r6oyy
meeting, led by Rev. c. N. Robinson. was held in
the tabernacle. Yesterday was the temperance or
local option day, and after the experience meeting
a temperance sermon was preached by Rev. E. b.
Newman, or Centerville, from Ezra, iv:10 Mr..
Newman took the ground that the government
should control the sale Of liquor. and that it was
the duty OF the voters to elect none but temper
In the Afternoon temperance meeting was held
at the stand, Rev: J: W. Gray OF East Washington,
ance Alliance, who Was the first speaker, charged
that Zoo liquor dealers In the state denied 100000
people OF their rights through the votes OF Is Co.,
controlled by the liquor interest
Rev. S. b. Treadway. OF Alexandria, followed in
a short address, speaking OF liquor being detri-
Rev. Mr. Strayer, Of Chestertown, followed,
keeping the audience in excellent hunor by anec-
dOteS.
Rev. Mr.. Gray made the closing address. Dur
ing the meeting Prof. and Mrs. Sparrier, of West
minister, sang Save Our Boys" and other appro-
pirate pieces.
THE BOARD OF MANAGERS.
During the afternoon the board Of managers
held meeting and organized by electing Mr. w.
J. c. Duianey president; Rev. J. D. Kinzer. vice
president, Or: H F; zolllkofrer, treasurer, and
AT ex O'Clock a largely attended young peoples
meeting was held under canopy. 1t was led by
At night the pulpit was occupied by Rev. H. C.
Cushing; VINO preached from Psalms x,1s. plain,
Two penitents presented themselves at the
m0urnerS' bench.
The following preachers arrived yesterday:
Kline, missionary to japan. and MIR. c. s. Mosher
OF Baltimore.
THIS MORNING
meeting was held under canvas in the avenue
leading from the rear OF the tabernacle. The
inson, was quite spirited.
The family prayer meeting at the stand was
CONDUCTED %du as,t by Rev. Mr. Litteton
charge OF Rev. DR.. Mills, Of Washington. c.
THE CoRcoRAN R1rLEs-At a meeting last even
Ing OF the Corcoran Riff IS, the new military COM
pany OF East Washington, the following officers
lieutenant, NJ NJ Mitchell; president R. VI. Mann:
vice president E 7. Toner: recording secretary,
George Tyler; treasurer, j. W. searle.
The Courts. /
PROBATE COURT-J,tdge Hdgner
Yesterday, the will OF W. N. Jefferl. U.S.N.,wa
filed and proven and letters issued to the
widow: bond, $4,000. Estate Margaret Cumber.
land; report OF executor and account OF sales
passed. Notice was given by Judge Hagner that
there would be no court till Saturday lat II O'Clock.
POLICE CoURT--Judge Mius, pro tenn.
Yesterday. John Dunn. White, ::an1 Gathering
Brown, coloret. throw ng stones; S each. Robert
30 days.
To-day, Mary Brown, colored, profanity; S or
days VIM E iein, Albert Edelin, and Thomas
Americas, loud and boisterous; S. or Is days each
Alexandria Affairs
Reported for The EVENING STAR.
BASE BALL.-The Alexandrias and the Indepen-
dents, or Washington, played a match game of
base ball at the grounds here yesterday afternoon
which enied with score OF to 49, In favor OF the
Aexandras. The WaverlyS, of Washington, play
the AexandriaS this afternoon.
POLICE REPORF-There are two prisoners at the
station house this mOrning-GeO. BrOgne, arrested
by Officer Arnold for being drunk and dsorderly
and VIM. Murray. cOlOred, arrested by the mayor
charged with moving break on Midland CARS
Mayor Beckham has convicted j. T. Bradshaw OF
stealing CALI and sent him TO jail and the chain
gang for 60 days, and has fined Philip wilkins S.
for assault.
REPoRrERs NOTEa-The city school board will
hold It's annual meeting, under the state law to-
morrow night.-Albert Conner, OF this city, came