Evening star., 1898-08-08
LARGEATTENDANCEATC CAMP
Program of Services Yesterday at Washing
ton Grove'P Proves Attractive. .
DR.. MAYORS aAnnual Sermon - DR..
STRICKEN Greeted by Many Hear
ers-CoMers and Goers.
pecial Correspondence sf The Evening Star.

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The census taking by Mr.. Carleton
Hughes estimated the population of the
camp Saturday morning to be $780, of which
1S2 were males and 100 children. Satur-
day nights usual influx raised the figures
above the 700. and yesterdays mastering
in could be expressed only by four figures
The welcome showers of the past week had
made the county driveways to the camp
all that could be desired.
The theory that the dearth of men in
camp was because of the pending war was
exploded by the days arrivals. for the
steady regulars were here reinforced by
new recruits.
The song of praise began when Leader
Strang met faithful few in the taber
nacle for sunrise devotion. The later serv-
ice at o'clock was largely attended. A
fuil auditorium of county people assem-
bled even before the bell announced the
hour for service. The women's consecra-
ton meeting in the temple was popular
attraction, and was made deeply impress
sive by the earnest words of the leader,
Mrs. NJ. E. Cohen.
After the arrival of the morning trains
the audience overfiowed into the circle and
avenue, and many aspirants for the coveted
privilege Of hearing DR.. II. X. Mayors
annual sermon were unable to draw near.
royal welcome ever awaits this deserved
ly popular preacher of the old-time re-
hgfon from the county contingent as well
as the Grove people, and the large audi
ence heard gladly his sermon of today upon
the open Door" The Grove choir, led
by DR.. Woodman filed the woods with
sweet melody. a special musical feature
was the duet, Locking This Way by
Mr.. and Mrs. Houghton. The Offering ag-
gregated $125.
An interesting hour was given to the
children through the earnest efforts of
Captain Ripley, who aided Mrs. Roach,
the routine leader Mr.. Henry Strang ad-
dressed the children on Character Build
ing"
Many to Hear Him.
DR.. VIM. R. Stricken, the pastor of
Hamline Church. Washington, greeted
by a large audience at pm. Dr. Strick-
len is the envied possessor of camp
meeting voice, clear and penetrating with
out harshness, ard he held the attention
of all as he expounded the divine truth,
bringing as his message the words of
Jeroboam, Why Feignest Thyself to Be
Another
vesper service for the young was led
by the presiding elder, DR.. Wilson. Nh.
Peyton Gordon led the song service.
Rev. ]. II. Gill occupied the pulpit at the
night service and preached a stirring ser
mon, based upon Luke 9:10-12. Mr..
Frank Roach rendered pleasing solo en-
titled BY the Waters of Babylon
There was the usual animation on politi-
paigning, but in the exchange of congratu
lations the result of Saturdays victory
for the Gould party and expression of opin-
ion as to the ultimatum in November. Pol
itfcS received attention, soothing and 9TH
erwse, Saturday when the aggressive lead
ers of the Anti-Saloon League met here
and mapped out vigorous campaign
against the Illicit liquor traffic in the coun-
ty and the saloon trade everywhere. The
list of speakers included Andrew Wilson,
Warren Choate and Jas. L. Ewn.
Personal Mention.
Mr.. Samuel Pofkinhorn, wife and daugh-
ter are in camp and occupying apart
ments at Mrs. Mollie Dorsey's, 9th avenue
Miss Kate Whteside is located at the
Whitesde cottage, oth avenue, and has for
her house guest Mrs. Annie Parsley and
son of Brookville, Md.
Miss Oda Calhoun of Kensington has ar
rived in camp and, in company with her
sister, Mrs. Harry Chew, Is domicled on
the East Circle.
Mrs Chas. Griffith and Mrs. Blanche
Griffith are among the later arrivals in the
Montgomery colony.
Captain and Mrs. Repley of Sunset cot
tage entertained Mr. P. c. George and Miss
Edith George of Southeast Washington on
Sunday.
Mr.. John Whiteside of Laurel Mr.. r F.
Whiteside of Washington and Miss Frances
kelchner of Rockville were guests at the
Whiteside cottage Sunday.
DR.. Lockerman of Georgetown is spend
ing several days pleasantly greeting his
many lifelong friends in camp.
Miss Amanda Nagell and sister. Mrs.
Buzzee, and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank bowling
are being entertained at Dumbarton head
quarters by Mrs. Thomas Bowling.
Montgomery contributed largely to the
days services, and among the representa-
tive people were Mr.. Chas Griffith T T
England, Jas. Byers and wife Mr.. and Mrs
samuel kershaw, Fenton Snoffer, Mrs.
washington Waters, VIM. Manakee. Lee
Onutt, Ii, misses Mabel Shaw Alice Bouic.
Ida Anthony, Mr.. David Warfield and wife
Willis Burdette, Somerset o. Jones.