Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-08-17


MOONLIGHT AND CAMP FIRES AT NIGHf-THE TEN
PEKANCE DAY POSTPONED ON ACCOUNT OF TOO
MUCH wArER-A RuFFIANLY ARRAY ON THE
CARS, &C
WASHINGTON GROVE CAN'T
MONTGOMERY Co., Nd, August II, 1883.
The camp ground presented a beautiful and pic
turesque appearance last evening Camp fires
were burning In front Of great many of the tents,
and groups were gathered around them and dis
cuSsing various questions. Some talked politics,
others religion ana others told the old, old story
1t rained necessarily all Wednesday night and
not until last evening, when the moon shone forth
In all her glory, was any one wise enough to pre-
dict what kind OF weather we would have to-day.
1t seems little singular that we have no Vennors
here. All confidence has been lost In the weather
reports.
THE TEMPERANCE MEETING POSTPONED
Yesterday complete change OF program was
mad, on account Of the wet weather. About 10
O'Clock the ladies OF the Womens Christian Tenn
perance Union on the ground held a meeting at
Mrs. Burrts' cottage, ami decided to postpone the
temperance day to Monday They appointed
ladies from the county to solicit signatures to a
petition for prohibition In the District OF Colum:
got him to aIlcw all the members Of the soldiers
Temperance Union to attend the NICE ting on Mon
day. Several OF the WOmen's Union arrived by
These were entertained by " Mr Noyes, proprietor
OF the hotel, who rendered a complimentary
good style In the large Annex tent attached to the
hotel After the guests had dined to their hearts
content they passed vote OF thanks to hit. NOyes.
1t being aScertaned by the committee that
prices varying from one to ten cents were charged
on the camp ground last sunday for water. they
the sale OF water on any pretext whatever. and
have made provision at the pumps for supplying
all
YESTERDAYS SERVICES
The Rev. W. T. Weech led the morning prayer
and experience meeting yesterday. Very few
were crpSont Thu Rev Mr. Rlock Of 10 Cincfn.
natl conference, preached yesterday morning from
Habakkuk, chapter i'll, verse 3" o Lord, revive
Thy work." 1t was an excellent sermon, and well
repaid those who attended the meeting.
The children'S meeting at 2 D. m. was led by Rev.
H. S. France, and at the same hour Mrs Linville,
OF the Wom"ns Christian Temperance Union, held
very interesting meeting in the tent. Several OF
the ladies OF the temperance union, including
Mrs. La Fetra, Mrs DR.. Rogers and Mrs. Rowan,
took part in the exercises.
AT o'clock an excellent sermon was delivered
by the Rev. w. X. Givinn, OF this circuit He took
for his text Revelation. chapter ILL., verse 90" Be-
hold stan at the door and knock: II any man
hear my voice and open the door l Will come in to
him. and will sup with him AMI he with me-" It,
was followed by earnest exhortation to pentents.
The young peoples meeting at 6 80 was very
large one, and was very interesting. several Of the
newly converted relating their experience. A
large number asked for prayers
At the evening service the Rev. Mr.. House, Of
Memorial, preached an effective sermon 1t was
followed oy stirring exhortation. Several pre-
sented themselves for prayers, and three OF them
were converted.
ROW ON THE CARS
Scarcely day passes that the passengers leav-
ing the city for the camp, at 4:45 pm, are not
subjected to the annoyance Of travelling in the
company Of men full OF bad whisky, who make
the ride unpleasant with their profane language
and noise. Wednesday evening four rOwdies got
up free fight, and the passengers were greatly
disturbed. Axes and other weapons were used In
the fight. Blood flew in all directions One gen.
tleman pulled the bell and stopped the train, but
nothing was done.
CAMP NOTES.
Those who think there are no city luxurieS here
should have seen the ease and artistic skill with
which doctor extracted some teeth for lady on
the camp grounds without pain TO hlmself.
Wednesday Mr.. Lysetr, who lives seven miles
from here, prevailed upon the Rev. w. Z. Weech
to ride home with HIM and chrSten his little child,
which duty the reverend gentleman performed.
There is considerable amount OF petty thleving
around camp.
1t is expected that Miss Annie CAN'T, president
OF the Annapolis WOmen's Temperance Union,
Will arrive to-day.
MI. Richard Ricketts, and wife left camp yester-
day morning, Mrs. r. health being poor
Miss Kate and Laura Miller also left on the
evening train.
Preachers are scarce ont here.
Rev. MIR. Norris IS expected to-day. NJ.