Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-12
RESPONDED TO BUGLE CALL
Unique Service by the Salvation Army at
Washington Grove.
The Tabernacle Crowded by Persons
Tucker - A Knee Drill.


Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE. Md, July ii, 1897.
The notes of bugle call rang out in the
clear morning air and the gathering OF
members of the Salvation Army in the
Tabernacle gave notice of the first meeting
for this the great day of the camp. At {
o'clock a knee drill was had, under the
command of Capt. Scott of Baltimore; at
8 o'clock, headed by its brass band, the
army marched down Grove avenue and
held n prayer service upon the platform of
the depot at II o'clock crowds were in at
tendance at the first of the especial serv-
ices for the day. in which Commander
Booth-Tucker was to take the leading part.
When he arrived at the Tabernacle, which
was filled to it's greatest capacity, he was
received by repeated blasts of the trumpets
hallelujahS from the comrades and Chau-
tauqua salute from the audience, who were
all standing.
The commander gave out the hymn,
washed in the Blood of the Lamb and,
after 1t had been sung, led in prayer, which
was followed by selections rendered by the
singing brigade. After a few remarks by
Brigadier Evans and solo by Adjutant
Taylor the commander announced the 10th
verse of the 9Th chapter of Paul's letter to
the Ephesians as the subject for his dis
course The speaker was cloeely followed
by an attentive audience.
"OFA Ia AhUlus
He referred to his work in India and also
to the fact that he was now on his way
to the great southwest, where he was to
our great cities.
DIR. Nice was present. as promised, and
with his violin contributed to the enter
tsinment of the audiences.
The shower of rain this afternoon failed
TO disperse the crowds upon the grounds,
and the evening service vas attended by
larger numbers than in the morning.
The 10Th chapter of Revelation was Sc
lccted by the commander as the basis for
his evening remarks, and in most inter-
esting manner he presented the truth and
gave thoughts for serious consideration.
The Great White Throne was his theme
Additional members of the army were
present today and through the thoughtful
hess of the president of the association or
ders We're issued for the stopping of the
1858 pm. express for Washington for the
accommodation of the city visitors.
Close of the Camp.
Tomorrow ends the camp of the army,
end, as announced, meetings will be held
at the usual hours. At 3 o'clock Adjutant
Taylor will have charge of the meeting.
and the notice was given out that a high
old time" might be expected. A Social
Stereopticon' is advertised for the evening,
beginning at O'clock
The arrival Of Commander Booth-Tucker
Was made the occasion of a glorious sore
made by the Quaker City Band, and a good
~ procession of soldiers and friends who
had been III attendance upon the song car
nlval on Saturday night.
The popular leader of the army arrived
by special train at $3.50 pm, and was es-
corted TO the cottage of DIR. Peck on Grove
avenue where he was entertained during
his stay.
The young peoples service at twilight at
tracted. large crowds. Uncle Solomon"
an aged coiored veteran of the army. sang
the old Ship of Zion with telling effect,
alter "h1ch capt. Wood mustered troops
ana pafaded on Grove avenue, proceeding
10 the railway station, where an open-air
meeting was held, addressed by the COM
mander and staff.
Camp Briefs.
The commissariat of the drum corps was
entered by sneak thief on Saturday night
ana relieved of cooked ham, which had
been provided for the boys breakfast.
Mrs Mollie Dorsey of 9Th avenue has
been summoned to the bedside of Mrs.
Louisa Clagett, who was yesterday stricken
win serious attack of paralysis.
Mr.. II. p. Moulton and family spent Sat-
urday at Rest cottage
Mr.. Malcolm Gordon and family are oc-
cCpylng their cottage en- the Boulevard
Miss Grace Altschu left here Saturday
for Toronto
Miss Maggie Fitzhugh, who has been Wis
iting Mrs VIM r. Woodward, has gone to
'he EpWorth League convention.
commander Booth-Tucker left here a.
1870 o'clock last night for New York.
Inc sa!vationists have arranged with Man
ager Mulleneaux to spend fortnight at
Mt. Airy camp, beginning July %.
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