Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-20

THE SECOND SUNDAY IN CAMP-A LARGE ATTEND
ANCE-PoLITICIASs ON THs GRoUND-.oCAL or
TIoN-THE RELIGIOUS SERVICES OF TIE DAY.
Correspondence of THE EVENING STA7.
WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP MEETING, MONT
GOMERY COUNTY, Nd, August Goth, 1ss3.-The OK
ercscs Saturday were but SHINY attended except
the evening service. ami the attendance at that
was unusually large, rs the evening trains from
the city brought large number of people to the
grove to remain over until Monday. Every avail
able cot on the grounds was brought into requiSi-
ton to supply the demand for sleeping accommo-
daticns, and then it remained n mystery whcre
many or those on the ground found place to
lodge. The demand showed the necessity OF more
arranged with a little expenditure. and would
prove profitable investment. Saturday morning
prayer meeting was led by. Rev. Mr. Black. The
R'v. Dr.. McKendree Reilly preached from the
text: 1--WE know II this house OF our tabernacle is
dissolved we have house not made with hands
lively.
The chldren's meeting at O'Clock was con-
Quoted by Rev. DR.. Laney, and the ladies' meeting,
at tic same hour, by Mrs Linvi:le.
Rev. j. II. Shively ot1iciatcd in the afternoon.
He He preached an excellent sermon: and at $50 ne
lea the young peoples meeting IN the absence OF
Rev. H. S France, who returned to the city to I'LL
his pulpit.
AT 30 DR.. Owens of Baltimore, preached from
Kings xviii, verse 3 He closed with an excellent
eXhO tatOn and invitation to sinners to come to
the altar Four persons responded and before the
The committee on grounds held a short meeting
to arrange Tor order and look after the pumps on
Sundly
The day was extremely warm and gave evidence
that summer had not yet taken its departure.
THE SECOND SUNDAY IN CANT
Universal gladness was manif 'sted yes:er-
day morning by every one when the sun
arose bright and clear, and although the
rays were warm yet, at no time were they
Oppressive. The $50 train from Washington
telegraph operator. and many thought as the
strike was ended, once more we would return to
civillz itlon and have connecting link between
us and the city. Bat as the evening train went
out 1t was found that the operator had folded his
tent (boxcd his 1nstrumen!,) like the Arab, and
quietly stole away TO return the first Sunday OF
Dext years camp.
This train was followed in quick succession by
the trains from Frederick, Md, Mar;insburg. w.
Va, Winchester, W. Va. and the specials from
washington, until 1t estimated that fully
3.OO0 persons had landed at the station. The peo-
pie from the surrounding country had In the mean
time peen coming In by hundreds, and fully 1900
carriages, wagons, &c, were within the Enclosure
by 10 O'clock.
The ladies tmme lately took up the line Of
from the circle to the depot, but as the circle
filled up some not caring for the crowd meandered
of Into The woods. and here and there couples
might BE- seen seated on stump or log quietly
cooling to each other.
Fully 10, 600 people were on the grounds when
the hour Tor morning preaching came.
There were several who brought the little
brown Jug along, and its effects could be heard
am seen IN their Language and behavior. but at
would present an orderly appearance, and as they
kept quiet they were not 1nterfered with and
there was but little disorder.
At $3.50 an experience meeting was held and was
very profitable to those who took part therein.
A buggy was smashed by too liberal OF
ardent spirits and undertaking to have a trial OF
speed, but as the buggy belonged to the party
driving he had but little sympathy.
POLITICIANS IN CAMP.
At 1e:45 a m. the tabernacle and surrounding
seats were filled principally by ladies', as many Of
the men had other work on hand. Political can
ddates (Ot whom their name is leyion) were pres
emf. and presented their views to the intelligent
voters TO get them pledged to stand by their can
dldates at the primaries, and an effective days
work was done. Quite q large number OF republic
cans were on the grounds to-day expressing their
views, which is rather unusual. An effort Is being
made TO abolish local option in this district, but
the republicans have come out unanimous on the
local option question, and will put ticket in the
field In It's favor, while the democrats are divided
on the subject, so that it looks now as II the re-
pubicans had the best chance. So it was that
while the women attended religious services the
men mostly discuss d the political situation.
thew, chapter xviii, verse 3: Except We be con-
verified and become as little Children, We cannot
enter into the kingdom Of heaven" The speakers
subject was we'll chosen, and his Oratorical powers
were favoraby commented on Immediately
after the sermon all politicians and those who
attended the service made rush for the hotel and
dining rooms, and for over an hour nothing could
be heard but the clatter OF knives, forks and
dishes Table after table was filled, until 1t would
seem as Ii the remainder OF the day Was to be
occupied in eating.
COUNTRY HOSTS AND CITY GUESTS.
The country people have many friends on Sum-
day at camp meetings The slightest acquaint-
ance is sufficient pretext to be around when
dinner Is ready, and many city swell could be
chicken bone in one hand and large sandwich or
piece OF pie in the other, but when dinner Is over
they take their departure, as If their company was
an honor to the family board, and pass and re-
pass during the afternoon, but seem to be near
sighted-they cannot recognize their friends with
At o'clock the bell rang for ladies' meeting in
the large tent, and chldren'S meeting In the tab
ernac!e. The former was conducted by Mrs. Bur-
around the tent was occupied. The Rev. DR..
Laney had charge OF The children, and he was ably
assisted by the Rev. Mr. Schively, who addressed
the little ones. These meetings continued I'D to 3
O'Clock. the hour for preaching, when an excellent
sermon was delivered by the Rev. Richard Norris
OF Ryland chapel, from the words. II do not trus-
verse q.
PARTING SCENES.
Before the close OF the sermons hundreds began
the walk to the station, to be ready to board the
different trains which would carry them to their
homes A special train LETT the grounds at 80
pm for Washington and took down large num-
Der, but they were hardly missed. as the next
as ' cana wu ana az Si was TO It's Ut
three or four more cars. Men and women were
compelled to stand on the platform and steps,
there being no room inside BY 80 all who came
by the trains had left, and large audience was
present at the young peoples meeting which Was
held at that hour. Rev. Mr. Schively was again
the leader, and so interesting were the exercises
that it was continued up to the hour for preach
Ing By this time most or the country people had
left. and quiet stiffness pre- vailed over the
grounds.
By request the Rev. Mr. Schvely was the
chosen speaker OF the evening. He took for text
Hebrews, chap TX, verse q: "And 1t Is appointed
unto men once to die. but after death the judg-
ment" 1t was a clear and practical discourse.
After the sermon an invitation was given to
any seekers after religion to come forward. None,
however, responded
CAMP NOTES.
gentleman returning from camp last evening
had his buggy demolished by his horse running
away.-Several OF the pumps gave out yester-
day, and water was scarCe.-The Rev. John
Lanahan breaches on Tuesday morning.-In the
afternoon the Rev. DIR. Deale will administer the
sacrament OF the Lords Supper.-To-day Is
cold water day. large attendance is
looked fOr.-At the cottage of Mr. John
Ireland musical treat was given by the
last eventng.-The Misses Walker have finely
cultivated voices, as was proven by musicale at
their tent yesterday afternoon. when, In company
with Messrs. Bradford, Schafrer and others, they
sang several tine selections Rev. McKendree
Reilly returned to this city Saturd y evening
m9ny on little Miss Oden; her name now is Annie
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