St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-11-22
HALLELUJAH WEDDING
Two Salvation Army Captains
Are Made Man and Wife
at Minneapolis.
The Ceremony a Somewhat
Novel One, and Witnessed
by 1900 People.
A Song and Prayer Accom-
paniment to the Jingle of
Wedding Bells.
They Do Not Leave the Army,
But Work Together for
Salvation.

A hallelujah wedding, Salvation
Army marriage, was the novelty that
packed Market hall, the barracks of the
army, to its fullest capacity last evening
with curious crowd. The event was
an important occurrence with the Sal
vationists themselves. Major Evans, of
Chicago. who has lately been pro-
NOTED to brigadier, the second in
command at New York, came
on especially to serve as master Of GER
emonies. Salvation captains and lieu
tenants We're present from the six corps
of the city, as well as from st. Paul and
neighb0ring towns. A holiness meet
ing was held in the afternoon, and at
night the procession was much larger
than usual. Everybody sang louder
and prayed more fervently than is their
wont, while the bass drum and
TAMBOURINE ACCOMPANIMENT
was more energetic than ever. The
salYatonstS had an eye to business,
and the admission was raised to 10 cents,
while the presence of the large audience
called out extra efforts to make con-
racks, or hall, at S o'clock, and the room
was then already filled. Those who
had marched took their seats upon
the platform. Father Evans knelt and
offered brief prayer, and then Maj.
Evans started the song Five Found
Friend in Jesus to the tune of the
negro melody, THE Littf Log Cabin in
the Lane" Jesus, Lo' II of My SOUP
wss next sung as an incarnation. Sev-
eral prayers followed, and then more
singing. Capt Peterson, of Swedish
Corps No. 4, buxom Swede girl. next
rendered song. and accompanied her.
Selfupon the tambOurine with all the
deXterity of a
BURNT CORK MINSTREL.
Testimonials were next called from
those who ''had attended wedding
with the Lord recently" One man,
who looked rather dirty and unkempt,
declared the blood of Jesus had washed
him white. He probably referred to his
soul and not his face. Capt.
Hurst declared the blood of
Jesus had been applied to her
called out and said. Jesus saved the
cowboy and can save you. [ used to
play the Arkansas Traveller for the
devil, but now | play it for the Lord
jesus Another man said, Three
years ago / held a funeral and buried
whisky" Happy Harry could not re-
strain his enthusiasm any longer, and
broke into Il song that SCUM ded remark
ably like "Wait for the Wagon
TIE WEDDING
was finally announced about 9 O'Clock.
and the contracting parties stepped for
ward. The groom was Capt. Charles
A. Anderson, who has charge of the
division of the army at Mankato. He
appeared TO be about twenty-five years
old. evidently Il Scandinavian, and was
a rather bright, manipulating young
fellow. The bride was Capt. Amelia
Nj. WILDER, who has been stationed at
Rockford, Ill. She is eighteen and is a
Minneapolis girl, being one of the first
converts to the army in this city.
She proved to be a pronounced brunette,
and the black poke bonnet and dark
blue Salvation Army dress gave her a
very somber look. Maj. Evans read
what might be called the Salvation
Army ritual before proceeding with the
marriage, in accordance with which
both bride and groom aSsented to
THE FOLLOWING DECLARATION:
We declare that we have not sought this
marriage for the sake OF our own happiness
and interests only, although we hope they
will he furthered thereby, but because we be-
lieve that the union will enable us TO please
add serve God and more more earnestly und
successfully fight and walk in the Salvation
Army.
We here promise that we will not allow
our marriage i'll any way TO lessen our devo-
ton to GOD, our affection for our comrades
or our faithfuhess to the army.
We each individually promise that we will
never do anything likely to prevent the
that is in his or her power to do, give or suf-
fer to assist the army, believing that in so
doing we shall best promote the glory OF God
and the salvation of souls.
We also promise that we will use all our
influence with each other TO promote our
constant and entire self-sacrifice in fighting
in the ranks of the army for the salvation of
the world.
We also promise to regard our home in
every way as Il Salvation army soldiers quar-
tiers. and TO arrange it accordingly, and to
| train all in it, who may be under our iniu-
encc and authority, for faithful and efficient
service in the army.
We promise, whether together or apart, al
ways to do. our utmost as true soldiers of
Jesus Christ to carry on and sustain the war,
and never TO allow the army TO be injured or
hindered in any of its interests without do
ing our utmost TO prevent it,
Should either of US, from sickness, death
or any other cause, cease to be efficient sol
| dicrs, we engage that the remaining one shall
continue to the best of his or her ability to
fulfill all the promises.
MADE MAN AND WIFE.
Mai. Evans then stepped back, the
contracting parties claSped their right
hands, when Rev. MIR. TarboX, of Elk
River, stepped forward and made them
man and wife. AS he concluded, the
United States and Salvation army flags
were waved. Happy Harry cried out:
''All who wish Mrs. Anderson much
joy, say Amen"
Amen yelled everybody in the
room.
''God bless Capt. and Mrs. Anderson.
Give them volley."
''Amen."
'BleSS the Lord"
The groom, addressing the audience,
said he had been a sailor. but he had
found it easier to pass through sea
of water than the sea of people
that crowded the hall when he
| came here to get married. He
meant to conSecrate his life
to God, and try to save the multitude.
The bride also made short address, in
which she blessed the Lord she was in
the Salvation army. Happy Harry next
gave what appeared to be song and
dance, and more experiences were re-
lated by Father Evans, Capt. Sophia
Peterson. Capt. Grandby and Others.
Capt. Evans proved that he was quite
a performer on the accordion, as we'll
as a speaker, and a regular Salvation
army jubilee Of song and prayer fin