Evening star., 1886-08-14

Preparations for Tomorrow Services
Persons and Things in Camp.

correspondence of THE EVENING STAR
WASHINGTON GROVE, Nd, August 14th.
Yesterday was day OF rest and quiet enjoy
ment IN camp. All the services OF the day were
well attended, and Enthusiastically earnest
and impressive. At 1890 p. m. DIR. W. s. Ed
wards preached at the public tabernacle from
1st John, Sd chapter, I'd verse: beloved, now
are we the sons of God" His theme was the
Heavenly Fathers Love.
The children's service at p. m. brought out
thrOng of little ones, who were quiet and at
tentive while DIR. Laney talked to them. Mrs
Clara Roach also instructed tue children at this
service.
At p. IN. a large and enthusiastic meeting
was held under the tent on Grove avenue, un-
der the conduct of Mrs. Riley. Al $50 p.
III. the young peoples praise service was held in
the tent. Rev. j. III. ShurtZ, of st. Mary's cir
cult, bat recently of Kansas, preached accepta-
bay To IA full congregation. Faith was the theme,
and the text Was: "tle that believeth on the
Lord Jesus Christ shall be saved" At the close
of the days services DIR. Riley, =. E., requested
the discontinuance OF all games and sports
within the encampment during the hours OF
worship.
The finance committee held two hour ses-
sion last night, and the knotty question of
boarding tent license ices was satisfactorily
settled.
DIR. job Price will conduct this forenoon's
public worship, and preach at IL a. -.
TOMORROW.
An immense crowd is confidently expected
here 10 morrow, and extensive and adequate
arrangements are being made to provide solid
comfor; for the inner man. Washington Grove
hotel ana cafe, which has at present s5 guests,
VIII prepare for the entertainment of several
hundred additional guests on the Sabbath.
~ far there are comparatively few ministers
registered ut the lodge, but large number will
arrive this afternoon. DIR. Geo. Elliot, of Balti-
more. Will preach the Sabbath morning sermon,
and the pulpit will be filled at each service OF
the day by ministers OF reputation. The grove
has been enclosed within a neat white-wasned
fence, and vehicles will not be allowed within
be enforced tor the comfort and protection OF
those living on the suburbs. County Sheriff
Miller is here and assisted by a corpsOf efficient
aids, will see that perfect order is preserved
during tomorrow.
AROUND ABOUT CAMP.
Mr.. +. POtbury, who is quite sick, was removed
from Washington to the Grove last evening,
his physicians having prescribed change of
locality. He was very comfortable this morn
Mr.. Samuel Polkinhorn and family are costly
'at home in their pretty cottage, corner of 1st
avenue and The Circle.
Mr.. Jos. F.. Birch, of West Washington, came
into camp last evening To stay.
Mr. +. Wilson and family, of Washington,
are expected this evening and will spend the
time of their sojourn here with MIR. st. Clair, on
the east circle
j. r. Mickle, at Oak Cottage, 4th avenue
Messrs. Al. Wilson and Robert Cohen, jr., re-
turned To the city this morning.
The grove can boast OF a we'll regulated and
thriving market place.
Mr.. Frank Brown, of Baltimore. spent yester-
day in camp in company with Mrs. 5. C.. Veirs
and daugh ters, OF the county.
Major Morgan's new cottage, on Grove ave-,
has newly completed well and pump in the
rear.
Sheriff Miller last night conveyed to the
Rockville Jail one Drinks Neale, colOred charged
with assault and JatLery with intent to kill.
He will be brought TO Gaithersburg before
Squire Crawford tor IA hearing this afternoon.
fhe Irving Park Camp Meeting.
The religious services at the Irving Park camp
meeting, near Annapolis Junction, continue to
increase in i'll terest. The attendance Is good at
each meeting, and quite a number of penitents
appear at the altar to be prayed for. Several
conversions have been reported. Rev. S. A.
Lewis, of CharlestOwn, West Va, conducted the
) am. PRAYER meeting. Rev. T. A. White
preached at IL am, Rev. S. \. Lewis at 8, and
Rev j. c. Love at pm. The young peoples
meeting and children's service at pm. was
conducted by Rev. w. II. Draper OF Washing
ton. Master Edwin Nj. Peck, OF Baltimore, pre-
sided at the organ. Addresses were delivered
by Revs. solomon Hammond and j. C. Love.