Morning journal and courier., 1882-08-28
The Salvation Army i'm En2Innte-Dis-
 course by Rev. C. E. Harris.

The Salvation Army i'm EnZInnd-Dis-
 course by Rev. C. E. Harris.
 Rev. c. E. Harris gave last evening at the St. John street M. E. church @ very interest ing account of the Salvation Army in Eng land; their numbers, peculiarities of dress, methods of work and results of their labors A large audience gathered to listen to him. In his predatory remarks Mir. Harris referred to the sectarian feeling that prevailed throughout the land up to a few years ago and the growth of more tolerant and liberal spirit that now obtains Concerning the origin of the Salvation Army movements Mr. Harris described the leader, General Booth. Mir. Booth was for number of years Methodist minister. Feeling that large numbers of the lower classes in London were not reached by the ordinary channels of church communication he determined to adopt another method Going out into the streets where the lowest scum of London life oongregated he talked to the people there, and soon made deep impression upon them. Then he organized the Salvation Army. This army has now assumed vast proportions, numbering 15O,OOO. General Booths dress consists of a blue suit with
 
 military coat and standing collar The cap- tains dress somewhat similar. The privates wear guernsey shirt with the word s'Sa1va- tion' written on the breast. The women dress in dark blue with a little jacket and wear plain Quaker hat. The army parades with musi, cal instruments of various kinds and ban ners. On large blue flag the words ''Blood and Fire' are written. These signify the blood of Christ which saves and the fire of the Holy Spirit. The meetings held by the army very largely attended, and the re- suits are as gratifying as they are inspiring The lowest stratum of soriety as we'll as many in high life are through them convert ed One meeting which Mir. Harris attended contained audience of at least six thou sand. The front seats of the auditorium were reserved for the Salvation Army work CTS. Music forms conspicuous part of the worship, and although ill every part of the building men and women had almost every kind of musical instruments and all partici. pated in the music, vocally and instrument tally, there was no discord, but on the con trary most pleasing effect was produced During stages of the meeting women and men would arise and wave their handkerchiefs and in other ways manifest their interest General Booths method is first to have a season of singing lasting about twenty minutes, then prayer and after that eXhortations by his co labor CTS. After this is proceeded with the house l is sectionized and efficient workers relegated to their respective places of operation Per sonal effort is a feature of these meetings and doubtless accounts in measure for their success. MT. Harris alluded to the tremen- dous influence that already Is taken in this peculiar organization. It is in his opinion executing good work as marked and as pro- ductive that done by Wesley. He cited the words of Canon Farrar and the Arch bishop of Canterbury in support of the movement, and in conclusion drew vivid pie turs of the grand meeting referred to with it's immense audience of six housand sonls, all radiant and stirred by the exercises of the hour, and of the effect produced in closing when all joined in singing "Coronation" ''All hail the power of Jesus name, let angels prostrate fall bring forth the royal diadem and crown him ,Ord of all '