The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-05-28
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Coco Work gOIng on.
Two weeks ago tonight Miss Jennie
Smith commenced her evangelical work in
his city. That that work has resulted in
much good, no one will question who has
paid the least attention to the meetings
held daily since that time, Miss Smith
has labored in the most earnest manner
for the good Of Wheeling, and Wheeling
owes her a lasting debt OF gratitude for
what she has accomplished. She ia one
OF the few who weary not In well doing.
Her style Is plain and slmpls-iuat what
is necessary to attract the masses. Her
audiences are made up Of every class; the
gatherings in fact are more cosmopolitan
In their composition than any that have
ever been held here.
Yesterdays meetings were all interest,"
ing. Those held in the Capitol rink In
the morning, while not as largely at
tended as those held later in the day,
we're characterized by a spirit Of earnest.
nesssand conservation TO the work that
was very marked. at noon another one
OF the out door meetings was held at the
time keepers office In the Baltimore
& Ohio yards, There was q large attend
ance OF railroad men, and they listened
carefully to all that was said to them.
They are rapidly getting acquainted with
Miss Jennie, and like the boys turthar
out tho line, learning to admire her and
appreciate the concern she has for their
moral lives.
The heavy rain Of yesterday afternoon
did not interfere to any noticeable extent
with the meetings held in the rink in the
afternoon. The children's meeting was O
very Interesting one; it was conducted by
Miss Smith, who in her talk to the little
ones again demonstrated her ability Ia
treat with all classes.
At Q o'clock a large meeting was held al
the Atlantic engine house. The aremen
we're very courteous and gave Miss Smith
a hearty welcome. She was much pleased
with her reception there, After the meet
ing, which was attended by many ontsid'
ers, an exhibition OF the horses was given
Last evenings meetings at the rink were
very largely attended. Many men ROSE
for prayer and Miss Smith and her CO
lRborers were much encouraged by thest
evidences Of the workings Of the Spirit, A
noticeable feature Of the day was the mum
Der that signed the pledgei among then
were many hard drinkers.
In consideration Of the great Interest
awakened by her meetings in this city
and att personal sacrifice to herself, Mis-
Smith has consented TO remain here unit
Monday. The Capitol Rink has been SO
cured for the meetings TO be held to-day
and tomorrow, and on Sunday evening
the proprietor having generously given
the use OF 1t at greatly reduced rates. The
decision OF Miss Smith TO remain affords
an exceptional opportunity for Christian
work, II Is not often that people oil al
churches and classes car meet on q com
mon ground OF public good, and unie
their efforts in a cause OF equal interest Ia
all. This is now possible in this city, and
an urgent appeal is made To all Christian
workers to devote themselves to this work,
To-day at 0 o'clock there will be a meet
Ing OF prayer and conservation. At lC
o'clock Miss Smith will lead a meeting FOL
the especial consideration OF work to he
done and how to do 1t. AT 2 O'Clock the
service will begin with song and prayer.
The afternoon will be given largely TO the
W. @. T. U. and its work. Great numbers
signed the pledge yesterday and it Is
hoped this work will go on to-day. Miss
Smith will lead the meeting. In the even
ing at 7 O'Clock there will be- praise SER
vice followed by the evangelistic services
Of the evening. Let everybody take an
interest in this extraordinary work.
On Sunday afternoon by request Of the
people in that part Of the city, Miss