Evening star., 1901-07-22
WHITE RIBBONERS' SUNDAY.
Large Crowds Attend the Camp al
WashinGton Grove.

Washington Grove.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
WASHINGTON GROVE, Md, July p, 1901
The Sabbath in white Ribbon" camp
was an ideal July day. A refreshing breeze
from the south tempered the MONDAY glare
ane there was no dust to mar the dainti-
ress of the summer girl. The morning ar
rivals were comparatively few but many
had come by Saturday afternoon trains to
spend full day at the Grove.
The temperance love feast, led by Mrs
Robert Cohen, which opened the days cam
paign, was well attended. A full auditor
ium greeted Mrs. Ella Boole at the regular
service. which followed, and earnestly gave
heed to the gospel appeal of the eloquent
and consecrated worker, as she exhaled
them to diligence in seeking the Spearl Of
great price"
A largely augmented choir furnished
much appreciated music, and Mrs. Grace
fItschu SWEET sang most acceptably THE
Ninety and Nine" accompanied by Miss
May Smith, A morning offering aggregated
within fraction of $50
At o'clock PIN. a most interesting pro-
gram was rendered by the small children
in camp, Mrs Alfred Wood presiding Miss
Faith Woodward occupied the platform
with the children, ard led them in song
and chorus.
The little folks made the invocation
cert recitation. Little Mabel Graham,
aged four. sang a solo. and the L. Y L.,
by request. sang II welcome song to the
w. c. I. q.
At o'clock pm. Mrs Tatum, who was
presiding, introduced Mrs Martha l.,
Weles of Tennessee, who chose for the
theme of a stirring address Our Heroes I"
Mrs. Ada Merrick Graham sang Il am Sat
isf1ed With Jesus accompanied by her
nephews. Messrs. Herbert and Clarence
Church. with violin and flute. Mrs Mary
Haslup called for recruits for the ranks Of
the union
sunset, and the evening congregation over
flowed into the circle about the tabernacle
Mrs Boole again addressed a deeply atten-
tive congregation, logically refuting many
or the unfair charges made by the New
York press against the aggressive move
ment of the organization in army posts and
demonstrated the popular demand for tenn
perate men to ill up places of public or
private trust or responsibility Miss Ella
Lawrenson favored the audience with an
artistic rendering of The Holy City"
There was noticeable absence Of can
didates In camp today. Political Hill''
was unoccupied, and the few politicians
present occupied seats in the tabernacle.
Prominent among them were Commission
er Wesley Walker. Mr. Johnson and DR..
Etchison. State Senator VIM. Veirs Bouic
of Rockville was in camp on Saturday and
called at w. c. T. u. headquarters. where
he was courteOusly welcomed by the half
a hundred ladies assembled
Mrs. Robert Cohen. Miss Blanche Brad
dock and Miss l.. Weer were entertained at
dinner on Saturday at the White Ribbon
cafe. 1t was Laytonsville day, and the
Niands were credit to that bountifuI and
hospitable locality.
Mr.. John Cleand Welles and Mr. James
Machison have quarters at Mrs. Mary Dor
seys.
Mr.. George Cooke and wife, who have
Deen welcome visitors here for the pa st
week. returned to their home in Southeas at
Washington today. They were the guests
OF MIR. Ed. Cooke. =
Dumbarton colony has been further aug
mented by the arrival of Mr.. Harry Craig
ana FAMILY and Mrs. Thomas Dowling and
daughter. Miss Grace.
Mr. Chas Shelton of WASHINGTON ia the
guest of Mr.. Robert Cohen.
Mrs Jennie Bennett of WASHINGTON has
peen visiting her friend. Mrs Dr. Clarke.
Dr l. B. Wilson of Foundry was a visit
or at the bedside of DIR. NJ T. Peck on
l Saturday.
Judge and Mrs. Chas Griffith were among
the day visitors In camp.
| mrs Carrie Ober Is stopping with Mrs.
| May Jones on Grove avenue
| Miss Ethel Baker of Washington was the
sunday guest Of Miss Maud Dorsey
| MIS- Smiley and daughter, Miss Elizabeth
Smiley of Pittsburg. Pa. and Mr.. Chas.
H. HAY OF York spent Sunday with Capt.
and Mrs Ripley of the Boulevard