The Portland daily press., 1884-11-24

AT hslf-past seven the barracks were filled
to repletion. The audience Of the evening,
though at times unruly, was devoid Of the
hoodlums who managed to squeeze in during
the forenoon service. There was more system
to the work.
The meeting opened with hymn, after
which, on direction of Captain Happy Gray,
the squad knelt upon the stage to pray. No
uniform attitude was maintained though it
was noticeable that all dropped at once, some
assuming positions with the hands over the
eyes, while others allowed the arms to hang
naturally by the side, but all bent the body
far forward. The costume of the uniformed
soldiers includes for the men dark blue panta-
looms, over which red jerseys, laced in front,
are worn. The words "Salvation Army" are
worked in yellow across the front, and on the
left breast the army's nickel badge is affixed.
The women are attired in black dresses of no
uniform design, but wear on their poke bon
net the army name stamped on red ribbon.
They also have the badges.
Captain Happy Gray, whose pronunciation
partAkes of the English, said at the close of the
prayer: We have got here our army newspaper
called the War Cry, which gives full account
of the doings of the army. Next week g issue
will contain the report of the opening in Port
land. Two or three of the people say they
won't buy the War Cry on Sunday, but they
will buy the Boston Herald or some other pap
er which the the Devil issues [diserderl Eyery-
shing is spiritual here, there is no harm in this
paper Is there? Voice-"No" Well buy one.
buy one and you will be blessed. Let eyery
one buy one and keep it by you, God bless you.
We don't claim to be good singers We don't
claim to have good voices but we sing to
praise God. 1t needs lots of money to furnish
this place, and we believe in the Lord that you
will help US. There are lots of stoves here in
town. Send them along. Tell me where to 90
and will get them here"
In concluding he gave out the hymn "Salva-.
tion to You" which is sung to the tune of "Red
White and Blue" aud begins as follows:
Ger Columbia, from ocean to ocean
The Salvation Army you'll see;
Filled with love and Sayiour's devotion
Everywhere slaves of sin setting free;
The soldiers rose when they sang and the
congregation joined in the chorus, though the
familiar tune called forth undue stamping,
and Captain Gray. who officiated as musical
director, was Obliged to protest.
Taking texts at random, Captain Grav smoke
for few moments, urging the people to accept
Christ. After recital of his experiences with
religion, he said: We love you druukards.
Give your hearts to God tonight. You forget
Think how they are doing. We are also glad
te see you people from the churches here. Lord
bless you. Let this fire up your souls and let
you fire it into the church.
The hymn was announced
'sWe are band of blood-washed soldiers.
Marching to the glory Iand.'
"We have got here on the platform, said
Happy Gray" soldiers who will telli you their
experiences. Mr.. Augustus Grant oflSaco will
speak to you."
Mr.. Grant, tall soldier, said that when he
saw the army first, in Ssco, he was inclined to
laugh at them; bat finally he became per-
suaded that they were right and Joined their
ranks For this act he was laughed at by his
associates but he assured them that he would
rather be laughed at for being in the good
cause than be ridiculed as he had been before
when lying drunk in the gutter.
Lieut.. Matte Adams. blue-eyed, plump
looking lasse, with huge poke bonnet, led
the next song.
Mrs. Welch spoke for moment, and was
followed by dark complexioned soldier nam
ed Hallelnjah Sailor, who hesitated at times
as he remarked: This Salvation Army will
cave the drunkard. Voice, chow well you
know it.'') can thank God for what He has
ever done for me. You have got to go just as
low as yon can or you can't be saved. All
those who have ever gone up high have got to
come down. Thank God, I have been down
and am now up again.
A matronly woman, known among the Sal
FatiOuIsbS as nappy Trays saved Wife, re-
counted her experience in the field.
A gentleman in the audience, who had be-
come annoyed by the disturbances in the out
sklrts of the audience, sprsDg up quickly, and
partially turning to those behind him, said
II am not what you would call religious
man; am not what you would call an edu-
Gated man; but whether it be in Methodist,
Advent or Salvationist meeting, know how
to behave myself. He heartily wished the
soldiers good luck.
Rev. George Hubbard, who had paid very
strict attention to the remarks of the evening.
laid his hat aud cane in the window, aud from
the platform, in eloquent words, urged the
people to accept the Lord Jesus Christ. "Will
you come," said he in closing, "and go with
the little band that is travelling the narrow
path-never mind the flowers, and by and by
we shall meet in Judgment Thank God for
salvation through Christ.
arthur Gray, known as the "Little Fellow
spoke few words, and Master Burnhan, one
of the recent Saoo converts, testified to the
good cause OF the army. He had been one of
the boys once and had takes his cue at bill
lizards, but would not pay his money out in
that way any longer. The conclusion of his
remarks were especially directed to newly
.-Aan.aod re0rie-
families of children among SO much sin in the
world
A second meeting as Captain Gray termed
1t, succeeded the above exercises. 1t resulted
IN testimonial remarks by members of the
congr6gaTl0u
The Salvationists have engsged the hall in
Thompson's Block for year, and will continue
to hold daily parades, commencing at o'clock
IN the evening: Meetings, commencing at
half-past Z, will be held at the close of each
parade. They are to visit the different liauor
shops OF the city in a day Or two for the pur-
pose OF converting the proprietors