Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-05
CONVERSIONS IN CAMP
First Sunday Of the Salvation Army at
Washington Grove.
Exercises of an Interesting and In
spring Character-UnusualIy
Fine Musical Services.

WASHINGTON GROVE. August 3. 1895.
The first Sunday of the fourth annual
camp meeting of the Salvation Army was
characterized by interesting exercises and
inspiring songs and addresses that were at
tended and listened to by large crowds.
The services commenced at o'clock, and
were inaugurated with knee drill'' in the
tabernacle. 1t was conducted by Adjt
Hunter in charge of south central division
Baltimore. At o'clock visitors began to
assemble in the tabernacle which was
crowded thereafter during the entire day
The IL o'clock service was in charge OF
Brigadier Evans, formerly of York, Eng
land, but now commander of the Atlantic
coast division, with headquarters in Plila-
delphia. He preached on "Pentecostal
Showers" and held the close attention OF
the congregation for nearly an hour. Adjt
Isabel Wood asked for a large collection,
to which the people readily responded
The music was exceptionally fine. Capt.
Nice played the violin. DR.. Nice is well
known in New York on account of his
musical ability. He is a German, and came
to this country five years ago. His early
days were spent in Berlin, where he re-
ceived a very thorough medical education.
When he came to this country he seemed to
have left his ambitions aboard the Vessei,
for he soon became a loafer, ana was
well-known character in the Bowery. Dur
ing the work of the army in the Sums ne
was converted and soon became CO.
worker.
The afternoon service. in charge of Brig:
Evans was a spiritual medley" as termed
by Adjt. Hunter 1t consisted Of religious
experiences, clapping of hands ana WAVING
of handkerchiefs. The army salute "hlcn
is composed of loud "amen" and beat
of the drum, was given several times. Many
regular army soldiers were among the
visitors seated on the platform
Capt. Winterbottom played the drum, Brig.
Evans the concertino. Capt. Rodda the
guitar Capt. Eva Dunlap the piano. and
DR.. Nice the violin. Mr.. Percy Foster sang
ness shown Your" Capt. Dunlap and Dr.
Nice rendered 1.-The Light Of the World
is Jesus, accompanied by Mr.. Foster;
During the service several overcrowded
benches the circle gave away, Wnlch
caused a temporary ripple of eScitement
on the sea of religion. almost Persuaded
was sung by the congregation, accompanied
by DIR. Nice on the violin. 1t was very
impressive ard many persons were moved
to tears.
Several hymns were sung while kneeling.
after which Brig. Evans dismissed the
congregation.
The young peoples meeting at 6:30 was
in charge of Capt Sammons of New York.
Capt. Sammons came to the Grove to rest,
but is not fulfilling this mission. He
rendered several solos and made short
address. The evening service was opened
by singing THE Wounds of Christ Are
Open" Capt. Sammons led in prayer, after
which he rendered Jesus VIII Never Leave
Me Alone" with concertino accompaniment.
The army sung Nearer. My God, to Thee"
while kneeling, followed by prayers from
Capts. HattQn and Winterbottom. Capt.
Dunlap rendered very effectively Halle
lujah," followed by the reading of the
f1fty-third chapter of Isaiah by Brig. Evans.
Capt Dunlap ard DR.. Nice sung Pleas
ures Of Earth Enticing" to the tune CT
loft Have 1 Sighed to Rest Me-" An eX-
hortation was given by Adjt. Isabel Wood,
after which several came TO the altar. and
four we're converted. Adjt- Hunter made
the announcements for the following day
and the benedittion was pronounced.
The army hoped to secure the services of
Theodore Bjorgsten, the celebrated Swed-
ish tenor. who has recently joined the
army, but an important engagement in
New York prevented his attendance.