Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-07-25
CLOSING EXERCISES.
The w. c. II. L. Meetings Mt WASH
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Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
WASHINGTON GROVE. Md.
July 23. 1898.
The closing meetings today of the w. c.
T. L. have attracted large audiences. In
the meeting devoted to juvenile work IL
was stated that such work was of the hour
and for the age; that the pernicious pub
locations before the young was an evil that
must be more fully recognized by parents;
that as early training was essential for
temperate lives, more especial Interest
should be taken in the L. 7. L.
The scientific teaching in public schools
as to alcoholic drinks was enforced in
every state in the Union except four, It
was stated: but, unfortunately, such teach
irg was nuIlitied in a measure by the un-
fortunate example in a child's home.
Mrs. Booie said that it was worth as much
to establish a young man firmly in tenn
perance principles as 10 reform d drunk
ard and the membership are reminded that
ability and opportunity measure ones re-
sponsibiiity. Referring to the license law,
she said the only good feature in II is The
pI ohibitory one, and the bad feature is the
permission to sell. Franchise received her
attention
The platform meeting of the Anti-Saloon
League and the 1. o. G. T. Of Montgomery
county was in charge Of Mrs. Haslup. Mr..
c. J. Burdett, past chief templar, made an
address from the standpoint of his order,
Washington responded.
The workers prayer meeting was largely
attended. many taking part in prayer and
testimony. ASK and it shall be given
your the theme
Mrs. Boole gave Bible exposition at lie
n orning service. the subject being Like
Him. taken from second verse, third
chapter. First John.
The chidren's meeting was followed by
a memorial service to Miss Frances z.
Willard, late president of the w. c. T. U.
Miss Margaret Plat sang solo, and
poem. written by Mrs. Anna Gordon. was
recited by Miss Anra Haslup of Baltimore.
The final meeting of the temperance
camp was presided over by Mrs. Haslup,
and Mrs Boole gave an address, Deborah
in Battle"
The echoes of these meetings are that
the expenses attending them have been
met by voluntary contributions, that the
leaders are highly pleased as to the daily
attendance. the growing interest in tenn
perance plans and purposes, the cordial
welcome accorded them on these grounds
ard the pleasant surroundings connected
with cottage life.
The managers of the W. c. T T. at their
executive meeting decided to repeat these
meetings the coming year, and are to plan
for an extended program and speakers of
national Importance.
The president of the w. G. c. M. Asso-
citation. DIR. NJ D. Peck made the public
announcement that the regular camp meet
ing. under the charge of Rev. L. B. Will
sen. presiding elder Of Washington district
would commence August 2. and continue
for one week.
The Rev. DIR. Bristol OF the Metropolitan
M. E. Church Of Washington was an
neunced to preach in the evening of Au-
gust 3. and the Rev. DIR. Naylor of Nc
Kendree Church of Washington to preach
camp Sunday"
Friday. August g. the Sunday school or
ganizations will take their day Cor spe-
cial service, and the following day will BIO
devoted to the Anti-Saloon League of
Montgomery county.
A communion service, August g. viii be
the closing meeting of the camp.
Among the visitors In camp today were
Mr., Charles Farluar of Olney Mr.. B. H
Miller Of Ashton. Mr.. Luther H. Duval of
Spencerville, Mr.. Dawson Lawrence of
South Bethlehem, Pa; DIR. b. C. Catlin of
Baltimore and VIM. r. Woodward of
Washington.
Miss Elizabeth Long of Keyser. ". Va
is the guest of Mrs. w. H. Houghton, and
Miss Carrie Stratton is visiting Mrs. Thos
Dow!ing.