Evening star., 1896-08-14
N EARRING THE END
The Methodist Camp Meeting is Drawing to
Close
All the Services Yesterday Were of
Great Interest-Reaping
the Harvest.
Correspondence of The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP,

WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP.
August Ii. 1896
This is the ninth day Of the work Of de-
voted revival effort put forth by the rep
resentatfves Of the various Methodist
churches Of the Washington service. and
yet at 10 time has the interest and zeal
in service been 80 strong and enthusiastic.
and neither ministers nor people, nor yet
the chorus that has done such yeomen's
service during the past week of exhaustive
and oppressive heat. show any of the
WEAKNESS that one would reasonably ex-
pect.
Morning, noontide and evening the seed
has been sowr. and the reaping time has
come during these closing days Of the
camp meeting.
The early devotional exercises Of today
were opened by Mr.. r. W Cook.
A deep spirit of reverence seemed to per-
wade the audience that gathered in the
tabernacle to participate in the O'Clock
testimony meeting when the presiding ell
der led the people in IN impressive serv-
ice' which was preface to the sermon
that followed by DIR. Stitt of Dumbartor
avenue. This day shalt thou be with me
in Paradise" was the text from which the
eloquent preacher drew a sermon of deep
spiritual meaning The last meeting of the
ladies for conservation was held at pm,
under the conduct of Mrs. Clara Cohen,
who read and expounded the l21st Psalm.
The music was directed by Mrs. Jas. Al
len, and Mrs. Davis presided at the organ.
Dr. VIM r. Stricken was called to town
to attend upon the evening service at Ham
line, aid was consequently absent from the
Young Peoples vesper service, OF which
he has been the inspiration.
DR.. Wilson filled his place acceptably.
Many testimonials were uttered.
At pm. Rev. w. W. Van Arsdale OF
Washington preached to an overfowinE
congregation. who had gathered despite
the threatening clouds and falling rain to
hear a message from the comprehensive
text. Jesus Christ came to seek and to
save that which was lost" At the close OF
this Gospel appeal four persons sought sal
walton at the altar of prayer. Professor
Henry Watson and his chorus have afford
ed pleasure On many occasions. but last
evening there was apparently an excep-
tional effort to delight the audience. which
met its just reward. 1t was veritable
feast of song which Director Watson pre-
sented, and every number was sung with
urcticn. Let the Sunshine In and
Where VIII You Spend Eternity" were
splendidly rendered by the groves popular
baritone, Mr.. VIM. Palmer, and Miss
Knight sang effectively and with deer
pathos, I'm Going to a Beautiful CITY,
late hour. and ere it's close the large au.
dience pressed eagerly to the front and
grasped successfully the hand of DR.. Will
SON and Evangelist Snyder and Professor
w liSOn, ana edcn memDer oil the ChOlr.
1t was an affecting scene, and many
eyes We're glistening with unshed tears as
tie choir and congregation sang Wei
Never Say Goodbye in Heaven"
The usual fore noon services will he held
Friday. closing with the sacramental serv.
ice at noon when the Methodist camp will
break up and the Salvation Army, who will
arrive tomorrow, will take charge and con.
duct five-day meeting that promises to
be rich in interest and experience. Most
of the people will remain here to partici.
pate in these unique services.
DIR. w. r. Stricken and family will ieav=
Friday afternoon for a much-needed res,
by the sci. They will spend the remainder
of the month al Ocean Grove.
Mrs. Frank Jones and children and Mr.
Thomas Jones are pleasantly spending
some time as the guests of Mrs. Charltor
| of Broadway.
Mrs. Jas. Cashell was among the visitors
| of note at the camp today.
Miss Grace Brewer of Washington ar
rived in camp this morning and is an hon
ored guest at Sunset cottage. the resi-
dence of Mr.. Lewis White.
Misses Julia and Jennie Atkinson OF
Washington are registered at Hotel AL
bany.