Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-05
Gen. Booth Welcomed.

writings have caused such a Stir In the
civilized world.
Gen. Booth Welcomed.
Gen. Booth was given a cordial welcome
on the platform by committee from the
District Auxiliary League, consisting OF
Rev. DR.. s. NJ. Newman, pastor of the
First Congregational Church, Rev. DIR. l..
b. Wilson, presiding elder of the Methodist
Church of the District; Mr. H. b. F. Mac
farland and Mr.. w. Redin Woodward. Ac-
companying them was Brigadier Evans of
the District branch of the Salvation Army.
AS soon as the train halted the platform
became gay with the figures of the invading
soldiers, bandmen with their bright blue
uniforms and glisteing instruments, lassies
with broad red ribbons on their poke bon
nets, and headquarters officers with vests
of burning red. They alighted from every
car and Gen. Booth and his son, Command
Ballington Rooth. were at the extreme
end of the train.
The general loomed up high above the
heads of the crowd. and was noted by his
red vest. He. wore a high hat and semi
military cape that covered his frame COM
pletely. His son, who Is even taller than
his father was compelled to stoop to get
down by the elder mans head. Toward
this pair the committee fastened, and when
introductions had been made Rev. DIR. New
man gave greetings to the general In few
words
There is to be no formal occasion here"
he said. II am here to give you greeting,
Gen. Booth, on behalf of the clergy and the
make you most welcome. We are glad to
see you and to extend our hand in well
come"
Going Out the Depot.
General Booth made a brief reply, thank
ing DR.. Newman and the others OF the
committee, and then the party moved up
the platform, Gen. Booth walking between
DR.. Newman and Mr.. Macfarland, and
Commander Booth between DR.. Wilson and
Mr.. Woodward. The others Of the head
quarters party followed.
rhe gates of the platform were backed by
dense crowd, consisting largely of the
local Savationists. AS the little process
sion approached the eyes that peered
through the bars became brighter, and
when Gen Booth passed through the bar
riers a pretty little lassie of the army
standing on the edge of the crowd sang out:
amen! Welcome to the chief"
Gen. Booth ard mis- son. escorted by Drs.
Newman and Wilson, took the first car
rlage, and the officers of his headquarters
and Messrs Macfarland and Woodward
the second. They were driven rapidly to
the home Of Mr.. Woodward, 517 9th street,
where luncheon was served
The March of the Army.
When they were gone the band started
off, playing q lively marching tune, an1 the
visiting soldiers and the local workers fell
in behind in a double column. Into the
avenue wheeled the little army, composed
of about half a hundred fighters against
the devil. The band struck a quick step,
and made the advance guard of little
r egroes hustle to keep ahead. The visiting
soldiers, red-fac2d and hearty-looking
chaps, some from Er GLAND and some from
New York, trudged on, with visible ap-
probation of the good marching ground.
In mir, IA hpa ri fera Of tho
army in Washington, near the corner of
10th and the avenue formerly used by the
Central Union Mission, were reached and
here the visitors were allowed to rest
awhile from their journey before starting
off for their ''billets" or temporary honi es.
They were made to feel quite at home by
the local officers and soldiers and by
committee Of ladies representing the Aux
iliary League, as follows: Mrs. II. B. +.
Macfarland, Miss Inch. Miss Harshaw and
Miss Fitzhugh.
At o'clock there was conference at
the Congregational Church between Gen
eral Booth and his officers and the local
ministers.
The local army committee at the station
was composed of BriGadier Evans and Ad-
jutants Dunham Sammons and Wood.
TOnight's Meeting.
1t is expected that Convention Hall will
be filled tonight, and it is hoped by Gen.
Booth that the audience will be in the hall
before s o'clock, when he wishes to begin
the meeting promptly. without fear Of inter-
ruption frome late comers. The reserved
seats, for which tickets will be sold at
cents at Droop's until 9 o'clock
this evening, and afterward at Convention
Hall, will not be reserved after s o'clock.
Doors open at Z. 1t Is understood, Of course
that the proceeds of the sale Of tickets
go in the first instance to pay the heavy
expenses of the occasion, and that the
balance goes to the work of the Salvation
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