Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-08-04
Correspondent Evening capi'aD
The Cold Water Army.
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DEAR CAPITAIe-A Western Cyclone
visited the camp last night. taking the
roof OF OF the house Of the two old po-
liticsl parties and showing they are both
committed 10 the liquor traffic Mr.. Van
Bennett based his remarks upon the Is
to 23rd verses of the 22nd chapter Of
Matthews He explained with what en-
thusiasm the constitutional smendmen t
to the State OF Kansas. prohibiting the
sale Of liquors in that State was passed
and that the honor OF that great achieve.
ment was due to the w C. e. U. He
very graphically described the position
of ministers and others as being on the
fence of this great movement. Applause
after applause was given after each illus
tration. When he was through speaking
the w. II. Quartette sang Come of the
Fence" Prof s. F. Ford. gave good
recitation. The MitchelPs w II Quar-
tette and the Jubilee Singers enIiyened
the meeting with music and songs
A very heavy rain storm delayed the
Loyal Legion for over and hour this af-
ternoon. The platform was filed with
children of the families of those on the
grounds. from the village and from
Emory Grove. An excellent programme
Of singing, recitations, readings and re-
marks had been arranged and was well
executed The welcome address of lit
tie Miss Elsie Smith is especially worthy
of mention. All the children perform
ing their parts very creditable. reflect
ing much credit upon the able manner of
Mrs. Rices instruction. Mrs. Rice sta
ted there had been sixteen meetings of
the Legion and membership Of over a
hundred. So well rendered was the pro-
gramme that it is TO be repeated toner
row afternoon.
Notwithstanding disagreeableness OF
the weather and the dense fog which
settled over this place last night, large
audience assembled to hear the medal
contest between five young genglemen,
four from Baltimore and one from Refs
terstown, village near this place. Mr..
Van Bennett presided over the meeting
and the Walter Harmon Quartette sang
number of pleasing songs The young
orators then were given chance TO dis
play their eloquence. each performing
their duties in such an able manner as
to be frequently interrupted with loud
and prolonged applause The young
gentleman from Reistertown being the
successful contestant and the medal do
mated by Mr.. Robert Ireland of Balti-
was presented to him ina good address
by Mr.. Van Bennett
SUNDAY. August, End.
The fog and dampness of last night,
gave way to clear sky this morning.
and by nine O'Clock the people began to
assemble for the morning service, which
was very interesting, a number of per-
sons giving their experiences. When the
time for preaching come tremendous
crowd thronged the large tabernacle,
numbering nearly three thousand per-
sons. Rev Van. Bennett Of Kansas
preached astirring sermon from the text
What is man that thou art mindful of
hifn' The sermon sparkled with elo-
quence and beautiful illustrations. Large
numbers of people from the surrounding
country were there. and spread their
lunch in little groups under the shade OF
the large trees
AT two o'clock the bell rang forth at
ternoon service, the crowd being largely
increased since the morning. Songs
were renderd by the Jubilee Singers and
Quartette. Mr.. Joe. Hess the ex-saloon-
keeper, ect., made an address, telling his
experiences, how he left his home when
boy to learn trade, then getting into
bad company and going from bad to
worse. He said he engaged in fifteen
prize fights and lost five He then told
how he was converted. And concluding
his remarks, he called boy to the plat
form and told his hearers for the sake of
the boys to get rid of the saloon. After
an intermisslon of some minutes, Rev.
John Hector, the "Black Knight. preach
ed a sermon on the Devil Dressed in
White" His original sayings caused
much laughter. asa sFe
THE children's exercises which were
given yesterday. was, by request repea-
ted this evening. Prof. Ford, the Mitch
ellis, w. ii. Quartette. Hector Jubilee's
Van Bennett and Hector, made short ad
dresses closing the camp by all singing
GLORY Hall" Some five or six families
will remain on the grounds to attend
Emory camp which wi begin Thurs
day. PROHIBITION.
West End Sunday School Picnic.
There is considerable preparations for
the good time to morrow going on among
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