The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-10-12
SALVATION COUNCIL OF WAR.
New Branch OF she Army Established
Preparing for Gen. Booth.

Preparing Tor Ten. booth.
The officers council of the Salvation
Army. with representatives present from
various ports on the Sound, met In this
city Tuesday and Wednesday to consider
the important questions of increasing the
membership and to perfect the organiza-
ton OF junior work. The first nights
meeting was held in the Salvation Army
hall, on South Third street, and ten new
members were enrolled. Wednesday
evening. after n large street parade an i'm
press.ve service was he'd In the First NJ.
f. church. the army marching in TO the
music of the band and taking possession
of the choir's corner in true Salvation
Army style.
The meeting was opened In the usual
way, and after short address of welcome
by Rev. w. A. Shanklin, Mrs. Major
Morton, of this city, spoke for nearly an
hour on THE Stun and Rescue Work of
the Salvation Army" A dedication serv-
ice, corresponding to christening, Was
held for baby Harry Thomas Christensen,
and a collection OF $50 was taken up for
the Rescue Home soon to be built In this
division, probably in Seattle.
One of the prime objects Of the council.
the psrfecting of a Junior corps, the sun
day school of the army. in connection with
the senior corps. was accomplished and
arrangements were made 10 organize a
.'Rand Of Love-" an idea that has sue
eesded admirably In England. and is now
being introduced into the United States,
Seattle being one of the frat places TO take
il up. Every child over years of age who
iosns the band must take the following
pledge;
Il promise, by the help OF God. not to
drink any Intoxicating liquors. will not
smoke nor chew tobacco. nor swear. nor
steal, nor gamble. l will try 10 love all
and be kind to animals; and | will strive
10 speak The truth. and offer prayer 10
God morning and evening every day"
An entrance fee OF 10 cents is charged,
including the first month's subscription,
and an illuminated pledge-card With
morning and evening prayer. The mem
hsrshlp fee will be cents per month. pay
able Ia advance
one man will take sole oversight % the
Junior work in this division. comprehend
ing Washington. Oregon, Idaho and Mon
tAnA The officer will be known a. the
junior soldiers staff secretary. and will
have the rank Of ensign or adjutant He
gill he selected by the commander In New
York. and doubtless eil BE chosen from
the officers Of ssis civisics, probably in
accordance with the recommendation Of
Ma. Percy Morton. Of this city.
TAe coming Of Gen. Booth December 81
was before the council, and extensive
arrangements 20 welcome the distln-
gaishs3 apostle OF the army are already
being made. The ArmoEy has been secured
I for the occasion. ard . petition ~iI be
sent TO the mayor aaa common council
for permission 20 erect SPEAKERS stand
/ in Pioneer place for an open sir meeting
( before The gathering ~ the Armory. Gen.
Booth will arrive By boat from Taeoma,
and the intention Is 70 make the gather
[ ing tn Pioneer place public reception.
GOV. Mc6raw gill be asked 10 appear for
the state. Mayer PHELPS Tor the city and
Z enc Of the leading c.srgvmeE for The
/ ehareAs. The Ssaitss greeting 20 Gen.
/ Booth will De the largest IN the state. ahd
/ he sill remain here sa eatire day, while
I ether tewus wsil BE given a shorter visit
/ Most Of fAe nsnesrs Of the offseers'
I coaneii lsts yesterday for their stations
Amsoag those IN attendance weres Cart
/ saith, Lisai D0waey. Whaseom; Capt
Miller. Lssa.. Martha. Snohoaish; Capt
/ Emma Ryise4l. Pert Townsend; caps. 50
| noasoa AID wife. EseFsss. Capt SsEaslis.