Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-07-13
THE ARMY BREAKS CAMP
Seven Large Meetings of Salvation Forces
Held the Closing Day.
DR.. Nice and His violfn-"Firecrncker
Joe" Relates His Experience-The
"Stcreopticon Social
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

WASHINGTON GROVE, Md, July 10. 1897
The camp of the Salvation Army closed
today, and no doubt the members are we'll
pleased to secure a respite, however brief.
The seven large meetings held yesterday,
in which all participated, was severe tax
upon their strength, and rest is needed.
Staff Captain Noble had charge of the II
O'Clock meeting, DR.. Nice, the private sec
rotary to Commander Booth-Tucker, being
present and giving selections upon his vio-
lin. He also told the story of his CONVEX
sion A colored sergeant of the army sang
several songs and related his experience
and the circumstances of his conversion.
The severe rain stern at the beginning of
the afternoon meeting did not tend to dis
perse the people. who were in attendance
in larger numbers than in the morning.
Adjutant Taylor, who is called the golden
minstrel, had charge of the O'Clock meet
ing, and it was noticed that while the
voices of the singers seemed to be weaker
than usual. the brass band fully kept up
to its reputation.
Smallest of the Brass Band.
The smallest member of the band is
called ''Frecracker Joe." his patriotic
efforts with explosives in a celebration
having resulted in damage to a meeting
tent of the army. He was called upon to-
cay to sing and relate his experience both
calls being responded to with the regular
Salvation Army enthusiasm.
:. The meeting at s pm, advertised as a
social stereopticon," was led by Staff Cap
tain Ward Of Philadelphia and proved to
be 'as advertised After a short song
service large curtain was lowered from
the roof of the Tabernacle, and upon it,
under the direction of Master Frank Wood
ward of this place, series of pictures was
shown, which illustrated the social work
of the army. As each picture was thrown
upon the screen, explanatory remarks were
ma.se by the leader.
Among the collection of pictures were
that of Mrs. General Booth, who is claimed
10 be the first woman preacher, and the
pioneer of the 5000 women officers now in
the Salvation Army Her daughter was
the first woman to go into the slums of
Paris and hold religious meetings where
never church had been established nor
the preaching of the gospel ever heard.
Work in the Sums.
The first thought in the upbuilding of the
poor and degraded is to make them feel
that they are of some consequence in this
world. and as especial means to such an
end the army propagate the colonization
ideas. Many such stations now exist in
England, and in this country there are
now over 200, with 1900 officers entirely
engaged in that work. Cleanliness is the
first lesson taught in the slum work, and
for a motto of that division of the work
o.
pirate.
Illustrations. both interior and exterior,
of the Philadelphia shelter homes were
given, and the full history of this great
field of work was detailed.
TT financial report given out is that the
audiences have responded to the requests
for contributions and thus the expenses of
this camp have been fully met.
Presiding Elders Cottngc.
1t is reported that the Ladies' Aid So
ciety. composed of residents in the Grove,
held a special meeting last week, and de-
ciGed to move the cottage occupied by the
presiding elder from its present location
to one upon Chestnut avenue and as a
means to raise the necessary funds, a lawn
party viii be given next Friday evening, at
which the serving of refreshments will be
the principal feature. Mrs. Peck, Mrs
Wood, Mrs. Ripley, Mrs Allen, Mrs. John
sen, and the Misses Smith, Peck, Slime
metz and Merriam are taking active steps
in the furtherance of the project.
Personal Mention.
Mrs. Warren Choate of Rockville spent
the day at her cottage on 1st avenue
Mrs. II. NJ. Polkinhorn and family have
opened their cottage on LIST avenue for the
summer.
Mr.. Frank Calhoun and family of Ken
slng;on are occupying their cottage on the
circle.
The Misses Layton of Washington are
the guests of Mrs. Florence NJ. Selby on 9TH
avenue.
Mrs. Elenor b. Wilson and Mrs w NJ
Stewart and family have opened their re-
sIective cottages on 9th avenue.
Mrs. M. j. Graham has rented the cot
tase of Mrs. Meeker on 9TH avenue
Mrs. e. T. Boyer and family of Baltimore
have reopened their cottage on 4th avenue.
I1rs. Sarah Reid accompanied by her
son Norman, has gone to Berryvile Va
to attend the funeral of her brother
MI. and Mrs. Robert Cohen are visiting
at Asbury Park. N. j.
Dr. f. w. Ritter and wife have returned
after an absence of month on a western
ard northern trip. in which business and
pleasure were combined