Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-21
WASHINGTON GROVE.
Over Five Thousand Attended the
Camp Meeting Yesterday.


Correspondence of The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE, Aug 20, 1888.
At an early hour this morning vehicles
from the surrounding country began to ar
rive and continued throughout the day to
pour In In great numbers, Notwithstanding
the extremely dusty roads. The morning
and afternoon trains brought in from
Washington. and points along the line.
hundreds more. swelling the crowd to at
least 5000. The best of order prevailed
throughout the day, In striking contrast
to some Of the former years and making
the duties of the officers an easy task.
There was an air of quietude on Political
Hill owing to the fact that there are no
pontlca1 axes to grind" has always
been, prior to and during camp in past
years.
The attendance at the religious services
were never better. the temple being taxed
TO Its utmost capacity during the whole
Jay. meetings. were also held under the
trees at different points on the grounds
and were well attended. The much-needed
and earnestly wished-for refreshing show
er did not visit us on Saturday and. with
this exception. 1t has been in every re-
spect perfect day at Washington Grove.
The O'Clock praise and testimony SER
vice was under the conduct of Rev. Rich
ard Norris 1t was made up largely by the
county contingent, who had arrived early
by vehicles. About 100 testified to Christ
ian experience.
lie HuOtAlIS congregation OVeTHOWeU the
auditorium. Messrs. Cissel. Gartrell. Achey
and Calhoun acted RS ushers and courte-
ously seated the first arrivals. DIR. Oliver
I Brown OF Foundry preached ed an able SER ,,
nal life ''> WINS
, The ladies meeting; led by Mrs: Clara
much enjoyed and full of interest.
Rev Samuel Cummings of the Baltimore
conference held the attention Of large
4 o n hn of
The overflow meeting on the outskirts of
the encampment attracted many, and was
conducted by VIM. r. Woodward and Mr..
Percy Foster. whose singing was profound
The evening service was the climax Of a
DR.. Hugh Johnston talked with much
JUNCTION and power of the divine inspiration
Of the Book Of books. The doctor is a
mighty defender of the faith and "A most
popular preacher. Rev. Oliver Brown fol-
lowed with plain and forcible word of
warning to the foolish virgins" and their
frivolous escorts that stood about the out
sang acceptablv Throw Out the Life
Line" -Four penitents came to the altar
OF prayer. Three were converted.
urday night service. the fruit of the earn
est labor Of Rev. c. l.. Pate. who preached
faithfully to large congregation Of 1.-THE
one thing thou lackest"
Mrs. Richard Norris arrived at head
quarters on Saturday evening.
MI. VIM. Mayse and wife were also
among the arrivals
Miss Ellie Poole of Poolesville is here
with her brother. Prof. Glen Poole who is
choir.
H. H. Trombly and Mrs. d. T. Cissel
are guests at the cottage of s. G. Cissel
Prominent among the Sabbath visitors
In camp were Commissioner Mannakee
n. Clay Fields, editor of the Rockville Sem
tinel DR.. 8. B. Muncaster Miss Evie How
ard. j. W. Staul. Prof Warfeld of Brooke
vile academy. ]. p. B. Veirs, VIM. Riggs,
Mrs Ad: Holland and daughters, Warren
Norris. John England and family, Mrs. s.
r. White and daughter.
Miss Ida Miner has been recalled to the
camp. She will do personal work arong
the cottagers.
Tuesday will be full day here, 1t will
be meeting day of the W. H. NJ. g.. over
which Mrs. Senator Teller will preside.
Mrs. H. r. Naylor will read the Scriptures
Prayer by Mrs. G. NJ. Dickinson. The
speakers are Mrs. D. B. Street. Mrs Rob
Ida Miner.
DR.. Harry France of Baltimore will
preach the morning sermon and Rev. VIM
Mckenny OF the same city will I'LL the
desk at night.
Rev. Henry and family of Gaithersburg
spent the Sabbath here
Mr.. II. p. Lamson. wife and son Of WASH
ington were visiting friends in camp today.