Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-08-10
LAST DAY AT CAMP.
Regular Services ut Washington
Grove Closed Last Night.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
WASHINGTON GROVE Nd

WASHINGTON GROVE, Md,
August 10, 1899.
The last day of the camp meeting was
one of conservation and devoted service
from early morn until almost midnight
The sunrise prayer meeting was the largest
and most impressive of the series. Deacon
Ed White the leader.
Praise is the Triumph of Faith was the
theme of the ladies' temple meeting which
has daily preceded the sermon of the morn
ing. Rey. George V. Leech spoke of Love
the Philosophy of Jesus as the only potent
solvent of the hard social and national
problems which confront our civilization.
hev. c w. Pale preached the afternoon
sermon to a much augmented congregation,
for the last afternoon brought out a goodly
county contingent. The childrens hour
was specially impressive, as Miss Miner
bade farewell to the half hundred little cnes
whom she has effectually won in her
ten days ministry among them.
Elder Wilson led the twilight service of
song and testimony. There We're many
earnest responses to his appeal for public
expression of faith in God.
Psalm 81, 18th verse, was the Gospel ex-
hortation brought by DR.. HuntIy to the
evening audience. Restore Unto Me the
Joy of Thy Salvation was the theme of a
practical appeal to large and appreciative
audience. Rev. A. ]. GILL; who was an
nounced to participate in this service was
Frustrated by severe attack of indiges-
ton Tuesday night and was ordered home
by his physician, leaving on an afternoon
train for Washington. He will later go to
Emory Grove camp.
Revs. Pardew and ISaacS assisted Dr.
Wilson in the revival service with which
the day was closed. There We're many con-
versions at this, as well the earlier serv-
ice.
Miss Ella Knight delighted the children
by special solo adapted to their youthful
taste, which she sang at their last meeting.
Miss Rose Cannon is being entertained at
the cottage OF her friend, Mrs j. Bernet
Cannon of 9Th avenue.
DR.. VIM. Trail of Washington, D. c., has
been visiting relatives In camp.
The Busy Bees" under the direction of
Miss Addie Mickle, will give a missionary
benefit Saturday evening in behalf of an
orphanage in India.
The collections of the camp have been lib
eral. Sundays offerings alone netted the
sum of $50.
Miss Rachel Huntley is the guest of her
sister-in-law, Mrs. DR.. Huntley of 9Th ave-
nue..
Prominent among the days visitors to
camp were Warren Choate, Norman Bowie.
Mrs. Gus Jones, Miss Evie Jones, Somerset
o. Jones and Judge Chas. Griffith.
Rev. Keizt Ashida of Osaka, Japan, a
student at Vanderbilt University, is regis
tered at the Ministers Lodge. He is pre-
pairing for missionary service in his native
land.
Woodward. After the sacramental service,
which followed the morning sermon, he
was cordially greeted by host of friends.
The number of communicates was 1S4. Rev.
c. W. Pate read the service.
Tuesday afternoon number of country
people attended the services, listening at
tentively to an earnest sermon by Rev. DR..
Whisner of Baltimore.
Rev. George e. Maydwell, pastor of
Waugh Church, Washington, occupied the
pulpit at the Tuesday night service,
preaching to large assemblage. His text
was what good thing shall do to fnher-
| It eternal life?" There were two responses
| to his appeal for expression of a desire for
this eternal life.
DR.. Huntley of Trinity Church arrived
| Tuesday afternoon and Joined his wife,
who is occupying house on 9th avenue
Mrs. John Wade has opened her cottage on
4th avenue and has as her house guests
| Mrs. Tillie Baker, Mrs. Fanny Simms and
| Miss Blanche Wade. DR.. Lockerman spent
| the evening with friends in the camp. Mrs
Frank Dove and her guest, Miss Bertha
Crawford Of washington, leave for the
Mrs. w. w. WEIGH of Rockville were
] among the days visitors.