Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-08-23

WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP.
A Fervent Spirit Marked the Opening
Services.

Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE, Md, Aug. % 1904.
A pioneer Of Methodism or veteran of the
camp Of Israel. coming to Washington
Grove for the first time, would barely recog-
nize in this pretty but dignihed city Of the
forest a camp ground of the old time. In
stead Of the gli3tening snowy canvas we are
sheltered In attractive cottages. wherein are
combined the comforts of town life and the
grace of country home living. All that re-
mains Of the primitive camp meeting Is
the fervent spirit and pious activity.
A number of the vacant cottages have
been let for the fortnight. and families are
moving in, those within or near the circle
being most favored The county contingent
are clustered about the tabernacle. They
have come for the sole purpose Of hearing
all the services, and have located to adj
vantage.
The first actual service of the camp was
the 6:45 o'clock altar worship this morning,
conducted by Capt e. H. Ripley. The
elders will alternate in conducting this
daily meeting.
To Mrs. Clara Cohen is assigned the
mothers meetings. which are to be held
daily in Young Peoples Hall at o. m.
Rev. J. M. Slarrow, assisted by Drs.
Laney and Courtney of Berkeley Springs,
Va, organized the children class, and en-
rolled fifty names at the first meeting to-
day. Mrs N. c. Naylor will act organist.
The initial sermon. by Rev. s. M. Hart
sock, d. D., was a mighty appeal for the
baptism Of the Holy Ghost. The afternoon
was devoted to the w. F. M. s: program.
which was presided over by Mrs. Annie
Bovee. Mrs. E. B. Stevens. corresponding
secretary Of the branch, was present and
addressed the meeting. Miss Gallimore re-
tuned missionary from Gundar, india was
one Of the speakers. and was enthusiastic-
ally received. She was costumed in
queens robe Of the country whence
she came. and where she labored zealously
and successfully in behalf Of Miss Mary
Reed, the leper missionary, whose portrait
and life brought ready purchasers.
The evening sermon by DIR. E. o. Eldredge
was heard by a large congregation. The
service was spirited and deeply impressive.
And who now is willing to consecrate him
self this day unto the Lord" was lovingly
urged upon the church Brethren, entire
conservation must be made, If. during this
mingle with the triumphant shout of souls
born into the kingdom" Rev. W. w. Van
Arsdale followed In earnest exhortation, and
the day closed with a revival service, in
which the congregation on Bonded knees
reverently sang the hymn Of conservation.
DR.. Eldredge will leave for Ocean Grove
on Monday.
Mrs Frances Garrett and Mrs A. Garrett
are occupying the Mickle cottage, on Sd
Prof Henry Wilson's choir had a valued
addition last evening In the person of Mr.
Frank Wilson of Foundry. The grove choir
Is at its best this season.
Mrs. Bell Ward and family are located
In the Woodward cottage. on the circle.
Miss Nellie Hogan and Mrs. Alma Davis
have apartments with Mrs. Emily Cookson
william B. Miller and family Of Brooke
Vile came today. and are settled in their
9Th avenue cottage.
Percy Foster, who Is in Providence r. L.
will return to the grove early next week.
The popular soloist Of the camp is Miss
Laurenceson Of McKendree The audience
at the F. NJ. 8. meeting was delighted with
her solo, BE Not Afraid
Prof Hutchinson presides at the taber-
nacle organ.
DR.. Wilson and family are In the elders
cottage.