The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-07-17
RELIGIOUS FERVOR.
Christian lliance Mem oers Give Up
Jewels to Support New Missions.
From the Neto York Herald

Christian alliance Members Give Up
Jewels to Support New Missions.
From the NetO York Herald.
ROUND LAKE, n. Y, July 14-This re-
hgious suburb Of Saratoga has been the
scene of some highly interesting meetings
during the past ten days. They have not
been so-called meetings. with the peculiar
style OF superheated appeals and fervid elo-
quence characteristic of those gatherings.
The New York State Christian Alliance,
OF which the Rev. A. B. Simpson of the
Gospel tabernacle, New York, is the presi-
dent and leading spirit has had charge of
the gathering, which has numbered some
two hundred members of the alliance, rep
reseutlng all sections of the state, with a
sprlnkling from the regular colony Of Round
Lake cotIagers.
This was the closing day of the sessions.
There we're probably 500 people assembled
In the great auditorium, an immense as
sembly hall, whose sides are removed when
the weather is not. President Simpson
made powerful appeal to all present to
consecrate themselves to the work of the
Lord, and their possessions to the support If
the missions established by the alliance in
the slums Of the cities and other unholy
places in the state Fourteen converts had
been baptized in the waters of Round Lake
only last Sunday and the religious feeling
was intense.
BROTHER SIMPSON ASKS FOR MONEY.
eve want $1,000 to support now mis-
sions," said Brother Simpson; "who will be
the first to give"
81 will" promptly responded Miss F.
Louise Shepard, prominent and wealthy
society young woman of New York, who
was Saratoga belle in former seasons, but
united with the alliance about six months
ago, and has deserted society for Christian
work.
Suiting her action to her words, Miss
Shepard stepped up to the platform, and,
drawing three valuable diamond rings from
her fingers, handed them to Mr.. Simpson,
saying, 81 have no further use for them ;
they useless, any way. Let their value
be devoted to the Lord"
Then, producing well filed pocketbook,
she added further gift of $3.50 in cash
This produced sensation. and Mr.. Simp~
son called out: who will be the nextp
MISS SHEPARD FINDS MANY FOLLOWERS.
Col Burkhardt of Kentucky swiftly
claimed that honor, stepping up to the front
and pulling off his valuable gold watch
with a heavy gold chain. The calls of
who next" which Brother Simpson kept
shouting aftes each new donation, for
numbers were pressing eagerly forward
with jewelry, watches and money, some
women even giving their wedding and en-
gagement rings, were all promptly an
swered.
Among the givers was one man who re-
fused to give his name, who handed out
four crisp, new 800 bills. How much was
rrised is not definitely known, but it is
thought it will fully cover the 81, 500
called for Miss Shepard was so overcome
by emotion that she burst into tears.
Miss Shepard lives with her mother at
Berachah home. No. $50 West Forty fourth
street, New York. The home is a sort of
hotel for religious people.
When / called there yesterday afternoon
l could plainly hear prayers uttered in one
part of the home and gospel hymns sung in
another.
Mrs. Shepard declined to see me on the
subject Of her daughters offerings of jewels
to the Lord, and the matron was equally
reluctant to talk.
She said, however, that Mrs. Shepard did
not know of Louise's intention to contribute
her jewels and money. LOUISE she said,
was an ardent worker in the Christian
alliance both here and elsewhere. She and
her mother had been residents of Berachah
home but short time, and left their home
in this city to go there.