National Republican., 1883-08-13


hand in hand, embracing under trees,
and other such harmless enjoyments of low
ing hearts filled the day with interesting
topics Of light conversation, and furnished
much amusement to lockers on.
The next big day is Tuesday, and a rope
tition of the political scenes of the day will
be enacted. These candidates should sub
scribe literally toward the improvements,
for in no other way could they reach the
voters as easy and at such little expense as
through the camp meeting, yet they do not
give dollar, but usurp the time and place
occupied by those having in charge the re-
ligious proceedings Of the camp. IL might be
good thing ii they would subscribe the
amount of the rebate.
ARRIVALS
On the grounds were noticed to-day f. r.
Veach, Of Rockville; John Sassaway, DR.. E.
Woodiu, Benz. Faucet, Capt. Tom Griffith
W. Fields, of the Sentinel; A. J. Almony and
William Brewer, of the AdUOc1te; w. b.
Green, Of the Montgomerian; j. B. Henderson,
state attorney; George Peter, all of the
county Miss Crawford. the Misses Chidester
Miss Fannie Ferrell, of the city; Miss Has
kins, Miss Matlack, Miss Stonestreet.
From the city were noticed J. W. Boteler
and wife, w. w. McCulloch, John Hamlin,
foreman Of the Guiteau jury; Supt. Smith,
of the botanical gardens; S. A. Bryan, John
Wild, Charles Wneatley, S. L. Hempston,
L.
w. Blount. Miss Worsely, of Lcesburg, Va,
was also visitor. John L. X. Wood, Charles
Wood, James Gambrell, Robert Sellman, of
Carroll county; Louis Deiterich, George Il.
Shipley, ex-Mayor Mobloy, John Williams, J.
I. Kline, all from Frederick.
Autograph operator arrived by the morning
train, but left on the evening as the railroad
company are short of operators.
The collections of to-day amounted to about
$3.50, about $145 of it being subscribed by the
tenters on the grounds. Six hundred dollars
was asked for.
About the busiest men to-day were the
BARRIERS and photographer First the country
youth would have clean shave and hair cut,
and then HE with his dulcina to Reeds to sit
for his picture; and many young girl is
happy tonight in being able to sleep with
the photo of her loved one under her pillow.
Mr.. William Cohen presided at the altar to-
day. Mr.. Poole was also present with his
cornet, thus making good music.
Rev. w. F. Ward, Of Foundry, breaches on
Tuesday.
JACKSON GROVE.
Special Letter.
JACKSON GROVE CAMP, Aug. 11.-At 1850
p. N. services last evening Rev. ID. L. Greenfield
gave us powerful sermon. His appeal was
not in vain, for fifteen penitents presented
themselves at the altar, twelve of whom were
happily converted. Much feeling was mani
leSJeu, anu UnlS camp lneeUluB seaSOn DluS 1alr
to be very profitable one in saving souls.
The good, old time tunes sang so earnestly
were grand, and our older brethren partcu-
larly were happy.
Morning prayers were led by Dr. Drink
house.
Instead of the usual morning experience
meetins. q meeting was held of those who
who were last evening converted, the minis
ters generally taking part
At 1920 a, IN, Rev ID. J., Greenfield preach cd
from tho text Cor. iii, IL: For other foun-
dation can no man lay than that is laid
which is Jesus Christ" His remarks, based
upon this text, were remarkably eloquent
and practical. He showed that all founda-
tion of character save that which is laid in
stand the storms which sinful world drive
against 1t.
The service usually held at $3.50 p. m. was
omitted, and the young peoples meeting,
formerly held at 6:35 p. IN. was substituted.
The meeting was conducted by Rev. /. w.
Morris, of Baltimore, and was somewhat diff
ferent from the others. The order of the
services was of the character of praise
meeting and each one had verse selected
which they read in turn. The service was
both interesting and inspiring. c. II. Lit
tleton will preach to-night.ll tl,st -.
AUG. 12.-Last evening Rev. @. II. Little
ton peached an effective sermon to large and
tents at the altar, all of whom were converted.
This mornings trains from Washington and
Baltimore brought large numbers of visitors.
There were fully as many on the ground as
last Sabbath, aud the best order prevailed
All the meetings were largely attended.
AT 8 o'clock a. M. Rev. Mr.. Gray conducted
an experience meeting, where the old and
young alike Joined in giving testimony of
the goodness of their Master.
AT 1890 q. m. DIR. l.. w. Bates, of Centre
vile, preached from Matthew, chap. ii, 2:
"Come unto mo all ye that labor and
are heavy laden, and will give you rest" He
said the rest here spoken of is not the rest
Of future inactivity, not the rest of idleness,
but the rest that comes from tranquil spirit
and heart in full accord with the laws of
God. 1t is rest, not from manual labor, but
from the labor of guilty conscience and
Goddess life. 1t is a rest which is found only
in the bosom of Christ.
At 1:30 p. m. the experience meeting was
continued, and much interest was mani
tested,
Rev. Thomas II. Lewis president of the
theological seminary OF Westminster,
preached at 8 p. m. His text was taken from
Isaiah, xiii, I-"Who is this that cometh
from Edom with dyed garments from BozranP
This that is glorious in his apparel, travelling
in the greatness of his strength | that
speak in righteousness mighty to save" His
theme was salvation as shadowed forth in
this prophecy, and was masteIly effort, and
did credit to the institution he represents.
The young peoples meeting at $3.50, con-
Quoted by Brother Meginness, was largely
attended.
At 7:30 Rev. c. H. Littleton will preach.
On next Tuesday morning. at 1890 the COM
muni0n service will be administered, and
tho afternoon will be devoted TO the cause of
foreign missions.
sHENASDoAH VALLEY ASSEMBLY.
Special Letter.
MT. JACKSON, Va, Aug. 1.-The after
noon session of the ass mbly yesterday was
attended with unusual interest and a largely
increased attendance. In addition to the
established class exercises in the Sunday
school normal work. the afternoon services
embraced an excellent Bible reading ON
Christian theology by Cowden, who knows just
what to say and how to say it. The Bible
reading was followed by an enjoyable session
of Prof. kinsey's music class. Music is one
of the attractive features of the assembly,
and adds life and beauty to all the other eXer-
cises. Mr.. kinsey is not only an enthusiastic
and thorough drill master and an author of
national reputation, but is an excellent
singer, and seconded by the lovely contralto
voice of his estimable wife, they render some
soul stirring songs and Duets.
The last exercise Of the afternoon session of
the assembly yesterday was an evangelistic
service, conducted by Rev j. ID. Donavan.
At six o'clock this morning Rev. S. X.
Wine conducted devotional exercises in the
auditorium. This, you will remember, is Tenn
perance day; and the subject was introduced
nv a yarV annrOnriata aOnp sarVipa by Prof