The times., 1899-08-21

The opening day Of the annual camp
meeting Of the Atlantic Coast Division Of
the Salvation Army. which commenced
yesterday at Washington Grove. vas a-suc-
cess. There was great crowd present
and everybody seemed imbued with the
spirit of the occasion. Practically al
day long the Grove rang with the story
OF the coming Of the Lord, told in sweet
song and eloquent words. The only regret
expressed was on account of the absence
Of Brigadier and Mrs. Clifford. who were
detained in Philadelphia because il was
expected that some of the members of the
Salvation Army Corps in that city would
be arrested yesterday.
Besides the residents Of Washington
Grove, it is estimated that between 1000
and 2, 500 strangers were present and par
ticipsted in the three meetings he'd. Vis-
itors came for miles around. travelling by
railroad, carriages, and wagons. Many
came on bicycles. Most Of those who cane
in the morning remained throughout the
day.
In the absence Of Brigadier Clifford the
meeting was conducted by Major W. F.
jenkins, who was assisted al the different
services by other officers a meeting pre-
lfminsry 10 the opening OF the campmeet-
ing was held on Saturday night, when DR..
NJ ID. Peck, President Of the Washington
Grove Association and q member Of Foun-
dry Methodist Episcopal Church of this
city, delivered the address of welcome. He
received the Sa!vationists most cordially
and at the close of his remarks presented
them to the large audience which was pres
ent. These who assisted Major jenkins
were Adjutant John Bergman. staff Cap
tain and Mrs Hargrave, Adit. Annie Hop
kins, Ensign Hanson Arpe, Captain Guard
Capt and Mrs. William Clifford Lieut.
John Hoffman, Lieut.. Laura Donichy,
Capt. Henry Mott, Adjt. Joseph Kemp, and
Lieut.. Adie Robbins
A special feature OF the meetings was the
music, which was under the direction 0;
Lieutenant Donichy. Of the local barracks
and who is generally known as ''the night
ingale Of the Salvation Army Sile. witt
Adst Birdie Hopkins, Mrs. Captain Clifford
and Lieut.. Adis Robbins, composed th'
quartet which led the congregational sing
ing. II was not these voices alone whiel
told the story OF the blessed assurance o
salvation. for al the Salyationists who tool
part In the meeting are musicians Of merit
At the opening service on Saturday nigh
after the address OF welcome by DR.. Peek
Major jenkins spoke on the necessity o
salvation and the consolation earned b,
having Christ as Our personal friend 'eThii
subject he said, was suggested by thi
motto which hangs above the speaker
platform, which is, Is Jesus Your Persona
SayiorF
Three services were held yesterday. TIL,
principal feature Of the afternoon eervic,
was the large number of testimonials anS
experiences given by those other than III,
SalvationIsis.
The meeting tomorrow night viii be es
sentially an experience service" when j
is expected that the whole time viii be de.
voted 10 hearing the personal experience.
OF the congregation. Last night lsrgs
crowd assembled at the Tabernacle, wher,
the meetings are being held. Every sea
wac occupied. Rough board benches which
had been hastily arranged outside of tht
tabernacle, we're also filed and still hun
dreds OF persons had 10 stand. During hi.
address. Major Jenkins. referring 10 th'
sudden death OF Mrs. Kline, which occurred
about noon at the Grove pointed out th,
necessity for our always being prepared
10 die. The best way he said, 10 &C
c0mplish this is to seek salvation at once.
Keep your ice chest supplied with Heuricil'
beer those warm days and you'll be comfortable
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