The sun., 1891-11-30
CITING UP THEIR CHILD.
Little Elite Elmer Hooper Now Belongs to
The salvation Army.

Two years ago STAFF Captain Watkins and
Licnt Barrows OF the salvation Army took
their tambourncs to Ionkcrs and organized
an army thcrc. They made many converts
Among the first to Join was John Hooper and
his wife. Since then Capt. Watkins has
added brass band Of. seven pieces
to her command. Tho barracks aro in
Hawthorne avenue. Just at tho top Of the hill.
Tho building is low wooden structure used
exclusively by the Salvatonists. Last even
ing ii was the scene OF an unusual service.
Brother and Sister Hooper formally reln-
luishcd their two months-od babe to the
ionists saS $ad Mes sSn Armvs % only only s i cra
hrs has worksd In YonSers % % wero ' tho @ barraeGs @
upon the steep hill so crowded.
not II to mention mention some hoodlun,s. The rich
seemed 10 linger IN the deep shadows in tho
Hi Il so'eiocE the local members of tho army
benches, over. Yhich .M, on tho wall hung
sress. re ',D no crown, WIZ, Tier There We're a. score
or more Of men md women, Somo Of them hem
BRASS Gsl1 band ban sit oscenpie>i the lover bench. '
Th, services by nrow Tor
her comrades Kept time by .clappnG their
hands, stamping their feet. and swaying their
bodies The horns OF the men, footed. the
tambonrines OF tho women jingled.
Joy. joy. wonderful, 10Y,
Peace. peace. none can destroy
Sang the Salvationists in slow. sad tones.
yon VII, SEQ the Judge dsscsnd,nw, de-
sSsas: s$s Il; :.s: ;SySs: ;ss %''
81" y"s hear hear tie the wicked wisss% wsns ws"s
On-that-great-day.
Inen y"aii wish yoad been converted
on-ihat-grcat-dny.
Int repentance will be useless.
% ,,nt %reIsnImncs M lance. Viii S,ssn,s,,,,,. be useless
SOUNDS iaS -, swessy ss Through his the air. 1"'''
its cancIusioi S sInss Capt Watkins Srer"a Wp fer.
vent prayer for the babe which was to be dedi-
ei were begun I a collection WAS takon M. The
spirit moved the audience to the extent OF
Capt Watkins then asked Brother and Sis
places Upon the platform bencAth ihe stars md
held the baby in her arms. It WAS dressed in
gst Cart. Watkins addressing tho father and
XaG aaa tie tie s SSa 50 + Gss sSs
ss wns 1nas It sasH% ts
seIsod senS hated sHns beaten. 'H u mp
oned. or. Killed for ChrIst's sake: Gon must
ARMY solder ought 10 5" and teach and train
ii to the best Of your ability to be a faithful
soldier. giving 1t all the time, strength. abl-
ity and money possible TO help on
possible from tie cl,iid ali int3xicat-
reading. worldly acquaintances. and every In
tluenco likely to injure it, either body or soul.
You must carry out to the best Of your ability
the will OF God and the wishes OF your superb
officers in respect to 1t. DO you wish to give
up the child to the Army Oh these condit tfons|
We do." said father and mother in one
Capt: Watkins aaid: We accept Ettie Elmer
Hooper. Let us pruy.
Then. taking tho infant in her arms, Capt
Watkins knelt. The prayer WAS i'll the shape
OF song. sung slow and low. The refrain ran
iiente Jesus, meek and mild.
Look upon little child.
Pity its simplicity
snfer 1t 10 como TO Thee.
Brother Hooper WAS then asked to speak.
He is small man with dark complexion and
a black moustachc.
He said he was glad that the Lord Jesus
Christ reisned in his heart tonight He was
willing to give himself UP to tho Lord. He
thanked God that he was one ot the Army. It
had becn his prayer that God should bless his
little one. and he now saw and heard his nryer
answered. He desired that all his children
should he trained up in the service OF tho
Army. Besides himself he has brother and Il
sister fighting in the Army. no said.
There was a long service OF prayer then. and
the meeting was over.