The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-15

Woodensburg, 4th DISTRICT was some
what surprised when visited the Emory Grove
camp meeting on last Sunday afternoon for the
| first time since its commencement on Thursday,
at the small number of people that were there,
compared with the large number 1 expected to
| see There were not more than 5000 all told on
| the ground, which was q small number in COM
| parison with the many thousands that used to be
seen there twelve thirteen years ago, or the o.,
| 600 or 10000 people we read Of attending the
camps now being held or that have just been held
at Summit Grove Emigs Grove Pa, and else
| where. The capacious grounds were in no wise
| crowded with either people or vehicles. But the
number of tents is larger than any previous year
the exact number could not learn-and from
this it would seem that change has taken place
in the character of the camp meetings held in this
section of late years. 1t does not seem that it is
sought to popularize the camp meetings, at least
at this grove, formerly when tens of thousands
poured into the grounds from city and country in
every conceivable conveyance and on foot; but
rather that the regular yearly attendants of the
| camp, with a few additional tent-holders each
| year, should gather in their tents and thus con-
stitute sort of social well as religious assem-
| bly,. Hence the large number Of tents, which
serve as temporary homes for these sylvan sojourn
ers, as compared with the small! number of people
| in general on the ground. Yet there is nothing
| at this camp to prevent everybody attending it
| who chooses to. The only drawback that would
is the fact that railroads-by compact, believe,
with the managers of the camp-run no excursion
trains to the grounds on Sunday, which probably
would otherwise bring large crowds from the city
and from the country along their lines.
The camp-ground was in excellent condition on
Sunday, notwithstanding the recent heavy rains,
and another one of which fell on Friday. The
camp-meeting proper was formally opened on
Thursday evening by a sermon by the Rev. L. B.
Wilson, the previous portion of the day having
been spent in putting everything. in order and
arranging rustic flower pots and other decorations
by the ladies, which shone Respondent on Sunday.
Grant memorial services were held on Saturday,
but on account of the rain and the wet condition
of the grounds the attendance not so large as
it would otherwise have been. Rev. G. Herbert
Richardson and Rev. Dr. FELTON,, of Mt. Vernon
Church, Baltimore, delivered the two addresses,
both of which were eloquent and heartfelt The
services were as follows: Hymn, announced by
Rev. G. Herbert Richardson
"0ne by one our loved ones slowly
Pass beyond the bounds of time'
impressive prayer, by Rev. l.. b. Wilson; 18th
Psalm, read by Rev. W. M. Ferguson; addresses,
by Rev. C. Herbert Richardson and Rev. DR.. Fell
ton; conclusion hymn, "My country, it's of thee,"
sung with great effect, and the benedcton by
Rev. Thomas Myers. Solemnity and sadness
pervaded the meeting, BETTING the occasion of
the last sad rites to the memory of the great
General Grant, whom the whole country can only
mourn, while the world admired him, and whose
life, character and deeds will stand out prominent
ly and illumine the pages of history as those
of no other person of the nineteenth century.
AS usual, anxious and soliciting politicians put
in appearance on Sunday and could be seen in
groups about the grounds button holeing their
would-be constituents and soliciting the support
of such as they conceived could aid them in the
coming primary meetings.
am glad to learn that Mr. Jacob Carr has be-
hill Ior NH bod
away in the recent heavy food, and that his
neighbors generally are to-day Tuesday, to give
him gratuitous lift at it, which will be great
help to him. ANON.
The Coming County Fair.-A we'll attended
meeting of the managers of the County Agricul-
tural Society was held last Monday, at the I'll
monium fair grounds, Col. D. M. Matthews pres
ident, in the chair An inspection of the grounds,
track and buildings showed all to be in good con-
dition, some slight repairs being ordered where
needed. The track will be put in frst-class
dition at once and partially regarded, the Board
having determined that it shall be second to none
in this part Of the country. The very largely in
creased purses which have been affixed to the
events of the track will it is believed, draw
and better horses than have ever heretofore ap-
peared at Timonium and make interesting and ex-
citing races. The same circumstance influenced
the Board to determine upon the enlargement of
the grand stand, which has in frequent occasions,
proved too limited in its accommodations for the
crowds DESTROYS of utilizing it. A number of ex-
ira stalls will be built, and such other improve
ments made as past experience show to be neces-
sary.
The Secretary was instructed to advertise in
due time for proposals from parties who may wish
to secure any of the privileges at the fair.
Under the instructions of the annual meeting
Of the stockholders, who by resolution called upon
the managers to adopt more liberal policy in
the sale of privileges on the fair grounds, the
Board decided it must in a measure recede from
the restrictions which for the past two years it
has thrown around the restaurant privileges, and
this year the sale of maut drinks will be included
therein. The sale of spirituous liquors, however,
will still be interdicted.
The reports from different sections of the coun-
ty indicate that general interest is being shown
and that the coming fair will be fully up to the
average. 1t certainly becomes the citizens of our
county, with its resources and fertility to put
forth great efforts to make this fair, what it can
readily be, one Of the best, most varied and most
attractive in the State.
Rossville, 18th District.-Mrs. Ann E.
johnson, the mother-in-law of DIR. William H.
Mace, died in Baltimore on 1st inst, aged 50
years. The deceased was formerly resident of
this district.
On Wednesday afternoon of last week Professor
C. T. Shaffer, teacher of school No. 10, gave his
scholars and some invited guests treat consist
of ice-cream, lemonade and cake.
On 9Th inst. Mr.. John Hayes and others held
a select picnic at Cape May, Middle River.
The Ebenezer Sabbath school held its annual
picnic, at Mr.. VIM. Porter's, Hardwood farm, on
9th inst, which proved to be quite an enjoyable
occasion.
A colored camp meeting has been held at the
pavilion, near Middle River station, P. W. B.
R. R., Rev. Mr.. Brown, of the M. E. church in
charge. The meeting continued over two Sum
days.
An all-day meeting was held at Ebenezer
Church on last Sunday. Rev. Mr.. Gill, of Wood
berry, preached and assisted the pastor. The
congregations were large and satisfactory collec-
tions were realized.
During rhe recent storms several trees were
blown down at Orem's Church.
A reunion of the Sabbath schools of Great Falls
Circuit will be held at Camp Chapel Church, on
Thursday, September Sd. PRINCIPIo.
Chaplain McCabe at Emory Grove
Chaplain McCabe, secretary of the Board of For
eign and Domestic Missions, preached at Emory
Grove camp meeting last Sunday. He was a
chaplain in the Federal army, is about fifty years
of age and is known as the great debt-raiser of
the Methodist church. His morning sermon was
devoted to missionary work, during which he said
the religion of Budha is the best in the world,
next to the Christian religion. Budha taught
400, 900 people of India the highest morality.
But the greatest comfort he could give them was