The Washington times., 1903-08-05
WASHINGTON GROVE
CAMP MEETING OPEN
Great Interest Shown in the Ser
vices by Large Gatherings.

WASHINGTON GROVE CAMP MEET
ING, Aug. 5.-The twenty-ninth an
nual encampment of the Metho-
dist churches of the Washing on
Conference began here last even
ing under the supervision of the Rev. DR..
H. r. Naylor. presiding elder Despite
the lowering clouds and frequent show
ers a goOdly congregation responded 10
the tabernacle bell. though later driven
by the elements TO the cover OF Assem-
bly, Hall. where the opening sermon OF
the camp was delivered by the Rev. DIT.
William l. McKenny. presiding elder OF
Frederick district
The eloquent speaker chose for his
text the stirring words Of the psaImist.
Thou hast limited the Holy One OF
Israel" The audience gave earnest
heed to the mastery and practical ap-
peal. that had the true Wesleyan ring.
and frequent and hearty "Amens'' findi-
Gated the revival spirit aroused y
quarter Of a century ago Dr. McKeuny
was the most effective young revivalist
at these services. and a favorite with
the county people, and hence q hearty
ovation awaited him.
DR.. Naylor outlined the work of the
camp, and urged upon the mothers their
obligation 10 see that their children re-
spect the sanity OF the tabernacle and
surrounding plaza. and appealed 20 the
young people TO desist from athletic
sports during the hours OF divine SER
vice.
The sunrise altar worship was led by
the elder. but the lay brethren viii as
sist at these daily services.
Mrs. NJ. E. Cohen, of st. Paul's. will
direct the women 5 conservation and ex-
perience meeting at 10 a. N. daily. This
is one Of the most impressive services
of the day.
Mrs. Wiber. wife Of Or. Wiber, meets
the children. Of whom there are half
hundred or more. at p. m, and gives
them delightful and profitable hour of
song and object lessons in Scriptural
truths.
The Rev II. c. Smith will occupy the
pulpit at the morning service Of We'd
nesday, and the Rev. Arthur Thompson
viii preach at the night service.
Anacostla charge is ably represented
In camp by the Rev. c. o. Isaacs. Cor
such by the Rev. William NJ. Rider.
KensingtOn by the Rev. DR.. Huntlev
Waugh by the Rev. George MaydweU.
Methodist University by the Rev. DR..
Osborne. who also has as 4 guest his
the Rev. Harry Farmer. of
Iowa
The Rev. Alfred Zimmerman and wife.
OF Cumberland, are entertained at the
cottage home of ". II. II. Smith. on
the Boulevard. Mr.. Zli1aermun IS an
enthusiastic revivalist OF modern meth
DDS and great spiritual power and Will
do special work with the young people
at the twilight service, which will be
held each evening in Assembly Hall
Prof James Dyre conducted the song
service at the night meeting, and was
ably sustained by a sextet of trained
voices. with Miss May Smith at the
piano.
Prof Henry Wilson. the veteran but
retired chorister Of the camp. is here en-
joying the tabernacle services near his
cottage porch on South Circle.
George Cook and wife OF Trinity. are
stopping at Hamline cottage. where they
are guests Of their son. Dr. Elmon Cook
The Rev. Dr. Wurst. Of the First Con
gregational Church, was a recent visitor
at the Grove. where he Addressed the
Christian Endeavor assembly. held here
on Monday. when about 400 Endeayorere
came out from the District for a Chau-
tauQua rally.