Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-08-17

Great Crowd i'm Northumberland.
cadinS the Circie-InterestinS Ser.
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cidents of the Day.
Of THE EVENING STAR.
WASHINGTON GROVE

WASHINGTON GROVE,
MONTGOMERY Co., Md, August 10th.
Sabbath morning dawned cool and bright,
and at very early hour the influx of visitors
began. Some breakfasted here after an early
drive of many miles, For four hours the roads
were one continuous stream of carriages, all
moving in one direction. Five forenoon and
two afternoon trains deposited their human
cargo at the depot, and all day long Grove ave-
hue was compact mass of moving humanity.
AT 1920, after the prayer and song service, the
avenues leading into the circle were barricaded.
This had the desired effect, the result being i'm
mense relief to the wOrshipers at the tabernacle
and the tenters the circle. No one could
enter, but those who wished might pass out.
Soon there was perceptibIy less stir and hum,
and Il decrease in the numbers of strollers and
others standing around engaged in converse
ton. 1t is capital scheme, and will be con-
tinued.
The sermon at IL O'Clock, by Dr. Hanlon, of
New Jersey, was a marvel Of earnest searching
Gospel eloquence. Text, Prov f., 10. Not one
NTH OF the assembly could get within hearing
distance OF the devotional services. The deeply
impressive service of this day was an informal
temperance prayer-meeting at the ladies'
tabernacle, at p. H., under the conduct of
Mrs. Mex. Reilly Interesting and taking
addresses were made by Messrs. j. H. Hilton
day, and many prominent persons are ex-
peeted: 1t will be "A gala day, doubtless.
dr. Rel Keiliy E. preached the aferno9n ser
service were largely attended by an eager con-
gregation.
Rev. A. Thompson delivered a forcible and
earnest appeal at the evening service, based
upon Matt. 49,, rs. What is a man profited ii
he gain the world and lose his own soul. There
was much Of the revival spirit in this meeting.
About 5000 persons visited the camp to-day
and all returned rather reluctantly TO their
homes in hopeful anticipation OF another bright
day like this. Every one was well FED and
therefore no one felt cross
Politics fairly doomed to-day, there being
about 40 candidates at large. Their held of
paily, and no harm was done, If no good; Con-
spicuous among the crowd were Messrs. Frank
Geo. Peter, James Henderson and Capt James
Anderson. Col. VIM. kigour, candidate for the
legislature, and Mr.. VIM. Carr, for the sheriff
atty, spent the afternoon at the grove.
The day was characterized for order and per-
feet enjoyment. No arrests were necessary,
and nothing other than runaway happened
beyond the usual round. A gentleman's leg
was fractured by the up-turning of buggy. DR..
EtchisOn soon made the injured man cOmforta-
BILE. small boy was badly bruised by the
kicking of horse.
day were Mr.. Benz. F. Lloyd, H. II. Hilton and
Earnest Shearer, Miss Maggie Gilliss, Scott
Hammond, VIM: H. Breunnger, Miss Jennie
sharp and Mr.. Al. Holland, of Washington;
John Ireland, of Annapolis; Spencer G. Jones,
A. A. BraddOck, Robert Carter, ]. E. Cramer,
Judge David Griffith, Miss Iona Myers, How
ar1 Griffith, from the county.
The Grand Army Monument to Grant.
WHAT GEN. BURDETT SAYS ABOUT 1T.
Gen. ). s. Burdett the commander of the
Grand Army of the Republic, has returned
home, after having attended the encam pments
at Gettysburg Pa, and Springfield, ILL., He
says that the proposition for each member of
the Grand Army to contribute ten cents to the
erection of a monument to Gen. Grant in this
city when mentioned was received with great
enthusiasm. and he mad no doubt but that it
would be done. The movement would be or.
ganiZed by circular issued soon and the effort
made as systematic as possible. Gen. Burdett
has written to eX-President Hayes giving his
reasons why these contributions Of the Grand
Army soldiers should not go towards the New