Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-17
MISSIONARY DAT.
Interesting Exercises 1t the wsshingten
Grove Camp Yesterday.
de1ce Of The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON GRoyH. Aus. II. 1872

Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
WARRINGTON GROVE, Aug. II. 1894
With the mercury climbing up TO ninety aud
the dust no: whit less aggressive than on Sun
day, missionary day was one full Of interest aud
spiritual uplifting, n not one OF bodily comfort.
Every one seemed filed with the spirit Of mis-
sions, which was the burden OF song and SER
mon throughout all the services. The morning
train brought many day visitors 70 the camp,
among whom DR.. Gibson was q notable figure.
as his flock rallied about him with words Of
hearty welcome. The long expected Bishop
laslor came by an early train and gave q short
talk At the close OF the morning sermon by Dr.
NJ: +. b. hice. who spoke comprehensively OF
Revelation and Power Of Unseen Forces"
Mrs. r. u. Stevens, a tovnble woman who was
in camp in the interests OF the W. r. NJ.
s., attended the mothers meeting in the gospel
tent. and spoke earnestly aad coavtncinslv
Mrs. stevens Is corresponding secretary Of he
BALTIMORE branch Of the W. +. NJ. s. and is an
ardent and consecnted lsborer il the work.
tabernacle full OF people were awaiting the
bell that would call out the leading spirits OF
the prescribed missionary program The mic
sionRTy hymn was sang at S2O n. H. after
which Mrs. II. r. Naylor, the presiding officer
Of the society, called upon Mrs Bovce for a
scripture reading. Or. Naylor offered the
opening PRAYER. after which Rev Julius Soper
ID. D.. missionary returned from Japan. took
the platform and made . telling speech for mis-
sions.
Mrs. z. D Stevens was next introduced. and
her gentle, persuasive eloqrence opened the
hearts and purses of the people. The call by
Bishop TAYLOR for a generous contribution 10
the Chinese mission fund was freely responded
TO and S10 wEs collected. The generosity of
the people was stirred by the earnest appeals
made.
The young peoples vesper services have
grown Sd steadily in numbers and influence
that the gospel tent viii no more accommodate
the gathering, and last nights service was held
In the auditorium. Evangelist Snyder hiss re-
turned TO the delight OF his colaborers and
spoke stirring and awakening words 20 the
yonng congregation. In response TO his Ei-
peais many were seeking 1.-The better life" and
several seekers found il.
The league meeting at O'Clock was espe-
eiaIly interesting and enthusiastic. notwith-
standing the failure Of the several delegates e
report strongly and in organized bands. Only
a Few OF the leading and prominent workers
came out, but il they we're weak in numbers
they we're strong and fervent in spirit The
meeting place had been made attractive with
lilies and other blooming plants, with the stars
ana stripes everywhere. while no small part of
the Charming effect was attributable TO the
array OF womanly beauty composing Choristei
Wilson chorus. President Swartzell presided and
| called out z. W. Morgan. who talked fluently OF
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followed with a neat and arousing speech on
Hospital Work" DIR. Eldridge Of Douglas
Memorial made live appeal For more SYM
pathv for and in the social work Of the league.
Brother Parker of Wesley earnestly presented
the missionary efforts OF the league making
special mention Of the Bladensburg mission.
DIR. Nay1or was next called TO the desk and
spoke effectively Of enthusiasm in all the duties
of life. The congregation sang God Be With
You, after which the benediction was invoked
by DIR. Edwards.
The bishop will hold the camp meeting in
his way today, and it is the good old way after
the orthodox Methodist plan. Thursday is
home mission day.
Several persons we're arraigned before Justice
Crawford and severauy fined $50 and costs for
traffic on the Sabbath. Marshall Thompson has
three state warrants FOR other yiolators OF the
law. Two disturbers Of the camp peace were
tried in Gaithersburg yesterday and fined.
Mrs. Harry Craig is here stopping with Mrs.
Dorsey on eth avenue.
Miss Rose Dorsey is the guest Of Mrs. A. B.
Wolf Of LIST avenue.
Mrs. DIR. Shoulders returned to the city today
and closed her cottage for the season.
Mr.. Eastburn and wife. Miss Sophia Higgins
Miss Rosalie Bouic of Rockville, Mrs. Charles
Griffith. the Misses Snoffer and David warneld
were among the evening visitors at the grove.
Mr.. Frank Calhoun is visiting relatives on the
circle.
The Misses Babcock returned to the city to-
day. b.