The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-20
SERVICES AT The GROVE
Staff Captain Cox Talks to the Sal
walton Army Campers.
Experiences OF Her Work in India
the Theme-Notes and
Personals.
Especial TO The Times. }

Washington Grove, August l9--The diff
ference between the torrid heat OF last
week and the present temperature is hailed
with delight by the Groveites
The cold wave not only inspiredthem with
new energy but new impetus seems to
pervade the Salvation Army, which is as
interchangeable as ever in their efforts to
win souls
The fifth annual camp-meeting which Is
nearing it's close has met with marked
success under the leadership of Staff
Captain Blanche Cox. Her method of
management is excellent while her zeal
and ability are almost without a parallel.
None OF her addresses have been more
interesting or inspiring than the one last
evening, when she gave her AUDIENCE the
benefit of her experience in India. Dressed
in the army uniform of red and blue, she
inspired her audience with fire and en-
thnsiasm. Staff Captain Cox gave the
same address in Washington last winter
The evening services were augmented
by an open air meeting, which was termed
medley by one of the army. 1t con
sisted OF singing. pra yers. and short ad
dresses, amer which the army adjourned
To the tabernacle, where the services
proper were held Capt. Hill, who IS
staff Capt. Cox's aide-de-camp. sang q
solo. and Staff Capt. Cox read the
Scriptures. She chose for the basis of
her address Go We into all the W orld and
teach all nations"
Staff Capt Cox discussed the various
channels of the Army work in India,
hospital work. open-air meetings. long
,l.a .,p.s Ito,
poverty. degradation OF women, and OF
the eagerness of the heather for the story
OF the cross.
The speaker held the close attention Of
her audience for forty minutes and after
a duet in Hindoo by the staff captain nd
Capt. Hill the meeting closed
Several OF the army who have wheels
left the grove today for wheeling tour
through aryiand.
II was hoped the army could secure the
services OF Theodore Biorgsien, the ceie-
brated Swedish tenor, who has sung with
Madame Nelson before the crown heads
OF Europe This was not possible. however,
as Mr.. q iOrgsden is spending his vacation
abroad. The meetings will close on Thurs
day. aud on Friday the army cavaicade will
start on their tour through Maryland. Della
ware and Pennsylvania
Mrs. Robert Cohen is enjoying an out
ing at Ocean Grove.
MT. Harry Downing is visiting friends in
Philadelphia. and later on will go to
Atlantic City.
Miss Edith Bare is the guest of her
sister. Mrs. SaIiDa Bare.
The Misses Ramsey, who have been
visiting Mrs. william II A Men. have re-
turned to the city
Mrs Carlton Hughes is confined to her
cottage the result OF sprained ankle
Miss Iva Hurdle has returned from a
visit to friends i'll the city.
An imprOmptu. but very enjoyable
musicale was given at the residence OF
Mrs william II. Allen on Tuesday morn
ing. Mrs. George Weber presided at the
piano. while Mr.. Melville Lindsey played
the violin. operate airs from Faust"
s.Robin Hood Martha and Ia TrOva-
tore were enjoyed. while Mrs.. Weber
rendered several solos. Among those PRES
ent were Mrs. NJ ]. Hunt. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Weber. Miss Mabel Perry OF Bos-
ton, Mr. Fred Allen. and many Others.
Rev and Mrs. Albert Zimmerman. OF
Hagcrstown, are guests of Mrs. W. H. II.
Smith.