Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-08-17
WASHINGTON GROVE.
1t Was n Great Day for the EpwOrth
League.
CORRESPONDENCE Of The Evening Star.

Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE, Aug. IS, 1889
The rising bell chimed merrily out at
$50 am over the sleep-bound encamp-
ment- Some turned grumblingiy and took
a second nap only to be awakened at 7
O'Clock by the songs Of the faithful who
had gathered in the Auditorium for family
worship.
At o'clock the first experience meet
ing of the series was held. 1t was fairly
well attended. and very earnest were the
testimonies given by those who spoke.
Nobody chose to stay away from the morn
ing service when it was known that DIR.
Wilson of Wesley Chapel was on the
grounds and would occupy the desk.
There were no listless ears and few dry
eyes as the preacher urged the church to
endurance.
Rev. VIM. Evans instructed the children
at pm, and he had a large and entnusi-
aStic meeting. for this grove Is pre-emi-
nently the children's favored resort and
they disport themselves gaily through the
shady aisles.
Mrs. Clara Roach arrived on the noon
train and presided over mothers meet
Ing of deepest interest
At 3 pm a really large audience that
had been augmented by many fresh ar
rivals assem- bled in the tabernacle to hear
DIR. johnson of the Metropolitan Church
tell of the far-reaching work Of the Ep-
worth League
department OF the work. Chas. E. Hobert
presided at this meeting.
The first of the vesper services of the
young people held in the hall on ist ave-
nue. was made highly interesting by VIM.
X. Woodward. the presiding officer.
The evening trains brought many new
faces, AMI the special League train at 7:45
landed about 200 more at the Grove.
After inspiring music by the choir Pres.
G. W. F. Swartzell called upon Mr.. Percy
Foster to lead in prayer. after whom came
DIR. III. r. Naylor. our presiding elder. who
spoke entertainingly of the personality of
the Epworth League OF the Methodist
Church
Messrs. Palmer. Norris. Peyton Gordon
and Percy Foster sang in quartet "Oh.
Bliss of the Purified"
Rev. Page Mnburn of Baltimore told of
the Epworth League convention in CIeve-
land. Ohio. and Mr.. Edgar Williams OF
Hamline spoke Of League and other Chris
tian work at the Chicago exposition
Chas. z. Reed of Hartford avenue Palti-
more. assisted the choir with his cornet at
the evening service.
This most delightful service closed at 10
O'Clock with the singing of Il am the Child
of King" followed by the benedictlon by
Rev. Page Milburn.
DR. Naylor returned home this evening
DIR. Hugh johnson will preach at II a m
Thursday and Elder Naylor in the even
ing
Messrs. Kimball Paxton and DR.. Diff
fendorfer gave the Groveites a musical
treat after the close OF the evening ser
vice.
VIM. B. Miller and family Of BrookevfIIe
Md. came today and opened their cottage
at the corner of 9Th and the Circle. Mr.
Millers health is much improved. They
viii remain during the encampment
Mrs Potts and Miss Ida ONeaI are guests
at the Calhoun cottage.
Miss Potts of Baltimore viii arrive to-
day for weeks stay.
Miss Illsley is here. stopping with Mrs.
Cookson.
Miss Katie Braddock arrived yesterday
for short stay.
Mrs. Clara Roach and Miss Minor have
rooms at the Albany.
copious shower is falling to the infin-
tie relief of the denizens OF the dusty
thoroughfares.