Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-06
THE SALVATION ARMY CAMP
Closing Exercises Under the Trees at
Washington Grove.
Speakers Explain What the Auxiliary
is-The Music Sung by
the Army.
Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Correspondence of The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE, August 6, 1895.
"Blue Monday" was not dull day at
the Grove. Although the Grovites were
tired out from the heat and crowd Of the
previous day it did not lessen their spirit
ual zeal. for they came out to the meetings
in full force. The Army was as indefatig
able as ever and determined, If possible,
to make the last day of the camp meeting
the best. The two brigadiers, Dad and
Stepfather," as termed by the Army, left
early in the morning for their respective
fields of labor in New York and Plainfield.
N. ]. The usual morning service was dis
pensed with. but at noon prayer and song
service was held in the tabernacle. 1t was
in charge of Mr.. H. McMichael of the Cen
trail Union Mission, assisted by Ensign
Sammons. The latter gave a brief and in
teresting sketch of his own life. He was q
baker in York. England, where he followed
his trade for ten years. After his CONVEX
sion he Joined the Army and at the end Of
two years applied for the position of cap
taincy He was advised to go back to his
trade and wait another year. which he did.
At the end of twelve months he received
the desired appointment. Shortly after
ward he was promoted to the Office of ad-
Jutant and finally to ensign.
The afternoon service was opened by
singing Jesus the Name High Over ALP
from Voices of Victory" compiled by Bal
lington Booth. 1t was Service meeting
as termed by Adjutant Hunter, who had 1t
in charge. ITO the Front" was sung while
kneeling. followed by prayers for the sue
cess of the meeting. Adjutant Hunter read
and explained the third chapter of Collos-
slams, and told of the benefits derived from
its teachings. DR.. Nice sung Il VIII Love
Thee. Savior" with a great deal of feeling
and expression. Adjutant Isabel Wood, for
merly of London. England, but now in
charge of the Washington corps, told in a
clear and concise manner Of her call to the
Army, and her work in the past nine years.
Capt Westbrook, one Of the pioneers, spoke
of the struggles of the Army during its in
fancy and of the success that has been
achieved since it's establishment in this
was followed by solo, ".There is a World
So Bright and Fair" from Capt. Eva Dun
lap. accompanied by Mrs. Redin Woodward.
A liberal collection was taken up. after
which the congregation was dismissed.
At o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Redin
Woodward entertained the Army, together
with the training class of Wesley Chapel,
at her home on the Boulevard. The grounds
were filled with swings and rustic seats,
whichsthe guests enjoyed to their hearts
content Refreshments were served, after
which the Army adjourned to the taber-
nacle.
light meeting. 1t was in the interest of
the Army Auxiliary League, an organiza-
ton established for the benefit of those
who cannot take an active part in the
the work. Among the prominent members
of the auxiliary are DR.. and Mrs. Lyman
Abbott of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn, N.
y; Mr.. j. w. Baer, secretary of Christian
Endeavor Society: Frank Allen, United
States attorney; Bishop Nicholson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mclean and many others prominent
in church circles Mrs. VIM Redin Wood
ward made a short address on Salvation
Army Music" She spoke of the hymns be-
ing set to well-known tunes in order that
congregations might easily famlliarize
themselves with them. Miss Maggie Fitchu
read a Bible lesson and spoke of the advan-
tages derived from being member of the
league. A collection Of $50 was taken up,
after which the congregation Joined, in
singing Jesus, Dear Jesus" Capt. Eva
Dunlap sung the "Hallelujah" chorus by
request, and this was followed by an en-
hortation from Adjutant Isabel Wood. The
service closed by singing God Be With
You TIL We Meet Again. and the fourth
annual camp meeting of the Salvation
Army was thing Of the past.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. B. Mcfarland are at
the Albany.
Mr.. Warren Offutt and family leave today
for a sojourn at Atlantic City.
Miss Carrie Stratton is the guest Of Miss
Grace Bowling.
starvation Camp" of list avenue is IN
charge of party Of young men from Wes-
ley Chapel.
Mrs. H. Cox of the Washington Training
School Of Nurses is a guest Of Mrs. John
E. Allen.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. L. O'Donohue have open
ed their cottage on the circle.
Mrs. NJ. A. Dorsey has opened her home
on 9th avenue.