Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-08-10
WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP.
Large Attendance and Much Interest
Shown I'm the Services.

Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON GROVE. August 10, 1897.
Yesterday was rest" day in camp
though not in the sense of being Eat ease
in Zion." That the spiritual fervor had
suffered no dininution was evinced by the
unusual number that attended upon the
services Of the tabernacle, but a certain
WEAKNESS Of the flesh and indisposition to
physical exertion was epidemic and a
eeatific stiffness was upon the camp. Rev.
j. w. Harris preached a restful, uplifting
sermon to the morning congregation, and
the interest in the chidrens service, as led
by Mrs. Roach was earnest and absorbing
Elder l.. B. Wilson occupied the desk at
O'Clock pm. and spoke with JUNCTION to
Christians, urging them to personal purity
of life. Theme, 'Snow Thyself Pattern
OF Good Works. At the conclusion of this
service. the visiting committee reported,
and varied and unique were the accounts
OF the receptions rendered them in their
canvass of the encampment. To their sur
prise they encountered antagonism to the
Methodist plan of saving souls. The won
der Is that people of such strict denomina-
t1onal limitation and strong prejudices
would knowingly select a Methodist camp
ground as a summer home; but there is
perfect harmony and oneness of spirit
among the habitual population of the
Grove. and the selfshness of few is not
permitted to dim the charity and loving fell
lowship of the brethren gathered here to
adore their Creator and extend His king
dom among men. Rev. Page Milburn
preached pathetic and inspiring sermon
at night, pointing his hearers to ..The
Lamb OF God that takes away the sin of
the world John, 1st, 10Th verse. The
choir sang with JUNCTION, and in several re-
quests Tor prayer cheered the heart of the
conscientious sower Of the word The solo
work OF Miss Grace Altschu was pleasing
feature. After the congregation had dis
perSed, a Young found biS tba
altar and little band of untiring Chris
uans wrestled with God for his conversion.
and the doxology of praise sounded over
the camp as the cottagers retired to their
couches for sleep.
DR.. Huntley returned to camp TODAY and
was heard at the morning service Rev
Harry France is expected and will occupy
the pulpit this evening Rev H. CLAY
smith was among the late ministerial ar
rivals.
Mrs. A. E. Gibson, widow of DR.. Gibson
Is In attendance upon the camp and is be-
ing entertained at the hotel.
DR.. and Mrs. William Dickinson and Mrs
Emma Benson of Baltimore are stopping
at the Albany.
Mr.. Delwan Gee left yesterday for Den
yer, Col.
Mrs. Mary Reed returned today for a
visit to relatives in the Shenandoah valley,
Va.
Among the departures were Mr.. and Mrs
William Nicholson, who for several days
past were the guests of DR.. and Mrs. Frank
Wocdman.
Mr.. Edgar Ackenbaugh Of Philadelphia
arrived in camp by an evening train for
a brief visit to friends here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Moulton of I'd avenue
have returned to their Washington home.
Mrs. Blanche Griffith and Mrs l.. Waters
are quartered at Mrs. Mary Dorsey's.
Mr.. Charles Yugley, wife and daughter
are occupying the Rice cottage the
circle.
Miss Faulkre r is the guest of her sister,
re Ioy M orfn Of n,rnv
tage.
States Attorney Alex. Kilgour was
among the late arrivals.
Mrs Rhine Benton and son Ralph and
Miss Bette Webster, who have been spend
ing the week in camp, left for Washington
tOday