The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-08-17
MRS. BOOTH TUCKER SPOKE
Salvation Army In Camp at
Washington Grove.
LARGE CROWD ATTENDED
Washington Brigade Drove Out Satur.
day In q Large TwO-HOrse Wagon.
Staff Captain Cox Made Addresses.
Commander Booth Tucker Il Ex-
pected to Arrive Today.

The camp meeting OF the Salvation Army
at Washington Grove is proving to be a
great success for the organization.
1t is held for the purpose Of enlivening
interest in the work in Maryland and the
District and is characterized by large
| crowds, Interesting exercises and inspiring
| songs. The Washington brigade arrived
Saturday afternoon in large two-horse
wagon and buggy. The travellers consisted
charge OF the corps in Maryland, Virginia
and the District; Captain Nellie Thompson,
who Will represent che corps in Baltimore;
Ensign Thompson, Lieutenant Hopkins, Cap
tain Worthinston, and Lieutenant Mcdonald.
who was in charge OF the baggage
Upon their arrival the ladies repaired to
the cottage OF Mr.. b. s. Plat, which had
been engaged as headquarters while the
gentlemen found comfortable quarters in
the preachers lodge.
The first meeting was held on Saturday
evening in the tabernacle and was pre-
sided over by Staff Captain Blanch Cox, as
speakers, together with the brass band, were
grouped on the platform. The exercises
consisted OF singing, clapping Of hands aud
a short address by Captain Blanche Cox
The army salute, which is composed OF q
beat OF the drum and loud amen was given
several times.
Staff Captain Cox deemed it advisable
to have short meeting, in order to pre-
pare for the Sunday services. Sunday morn
ing was cloudy, but it did not prevent a
large influx OF visitors from the city, as
well as county. Teams began to arrive
at an early hour, and by O'Clock the
auditorium was filled, while others took
advantage of the rustic seats that had
been erected outside. At 10 O'Clock the
morning train arrived, and brought the
speakers OF the day who marched to the
tabernacle and grouped themselves on the
platform. CONSPICUOUS among them was
Mrs. Booth Tucker. Familiarity known in the
army as Consul Booth Tucker.
BOOTH TUCKER NOT PRESENT.
The audience was disappointed whe,l it
was known that Commander Booth Tucker
hal been detained in New York on account
OF the illness of the youngest Child. Staff
Captain Cox presided and introduced Mrs
Tucker. Mrs fuckers uniform was ad-
orned by a large white sash. the insignia
Of her office, which was fastened to her
shoulder with a bow of the army Coiors
and also below her waist. She read and
expoundei n portion OF st. Paui's epistle
to the Hebrews, after which she delivered
an able and comprehensive address, pictur-
ing her experience as mother in her home
rs well as the magnitude of the work
in Europe and America.
Mrs. Pcoth-Tucker is tall and slender
in person, with a voice vibrant with feel
ing. and strong personality that has
seldom been equaled. She appeared to
be in perfect touch with her bearers, who
gave her their closest attention for orty
minutes. Capt Malan, formerly of Italy,
was present and sung several solos, fol-
lowed by Brig adler Evans. who is 1
charge OF the work on the Atlantic C oast.
The arrival of the noon train added
about 500 TO the crowd, and during the
Afternoon service, which was held at
O'Clock. the auditorium was filled to
overlooking.
Addresses were made by Mrs. Booth
Tucker and Brigadfer Evans. followed by
Lieut. Alice Lewis, who spoke on the
MERCY Boxes A novel idea to meet
the expenses of the week was conceived
by Consul Booth-Tucker and materialized
about six weeks ago. She had several
THOUSAND tin boxes, large enough to hold
SIS in silver, manufactured. and distributed
through the United States and Canada
Each recipient is requested to fill one,
and at the end OF three months the boxes
are collected and emptied and returned to
their owners The money is used prin-
cipally TO erect rescue homes. as well as
maintaining homes for the sick and over
worked
Mrs Booth-Tucker addressed the audi
ence again In the evening, after which
several penitents presented themselves at
the altar.
Commander Booth-Tucker is expected to
reach the Grove Monday morning and will
speak at the services during tile day.
CAVALRY BRIGADEwoRK.
AT the close of the camp, Staff Captain
Blanche Cox will start out on her cavalry.
brigade work, taking with her five women
and one man, the latter going to take charge
of the horses They will travel through
ware. They will do their own advertising
and hold open air meetings until October,
when they will hold a series of meetings
in Baltimore.
Since the late trouble between ex-Com-
mander Ballington Booth and his father the
army has been constantly on the alert to
keep up the work and prevent falling off
In membership. This is the condition OF
the work only In THE South, as the work
in the Northern States, particularly in
New York, has progressed wonderfully un-
der the direction of tile two new leaders.
One of the familiar faces whichis missed
at this time is that of Adjt Isabel Wood.
who was in charge of the camp meeting
last year. She is now at the Army's Home
of Rest, at Long Branch, N. J., for brief
season. This home is a splendidly equipped
institution, where the officers of the army
get a much needed rest. The home is on
the beach, where the patients have the
benefit Of the salt air.
Among those who spent Sunday In camp
were Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Mcfarland, Mr..
Frank Wilson and family, Mr. Norris
Talbort. Mr.. Irving Kraemer. Mr.. John
Whiteside, Mr.. George woodward, MI.
sanfield Doyle, Mr. Thomas Bowling, IT,,
and many others.
GOSPEL OF CHRIST.
Two Interesting Sermons Preac chad AZ