The daily sentinel., 1910-01-31

on frequent occasions has spoken OF
this matter aud as a result many
families have pledged to observe
strictly this sacred custom.
The text of the morning sermon
was as follows: Unto you therefore
which believe, He is preciousf but
unto them which be disobedient the
stone which the builder disallowed.
the same is made the head of the
corner-lst Peter, 2:7.
AT the close of the sermon many
went forward seeking salvation.
There Is a Fountain Filled With
Blood" was sung with an enthusiasm
this grand old hymn always calls
forth and then the service ended.
A Big Audience of Men.
In the afternoon DR.. Hamilton ad-
dressed an audience of men only on
the theme. Finding Man" Over
700 men were present. II was very
impressive service. There were many
conversions including many men far
along in years.
AT this service DR.. Hamilton took
occasion to pay tribute to the city and
county officials for their vigorous
prosecutions VI NlOldloEh vi lHt anti
saloon laws. He also declared that
he had heard less vulgar and profane
language In this city than in any city
of its size he had visited in years.
The Last of the Services.
The doors of the Auditorium were
to be opened at Z O'Clock last night
for the final service. Before that
hour scores were waiting at the doors
and from the moment the doors opeE-
ed people streamed into the building
nntil 1t was packed and jammed.
In fact by 1:2O o'clock there was not
a vacant seat in the house. still peo-
pie came by the hundreds. Every
available foot of space, outside of the
narrow aisles, was used. There We're
numerous instances where two people
occupied one chair. Even the wings
of the big stage were utilized. Then
in the space back of the last row
people contested for standing room
and over $50 people stood throughout
the service. After no one else could
uossib,y get into the building hum
dretis were turned away and the dis
appointment of these was bitter.
Several hundred of those unable to
5tt lhNb lllt dAltitutu Nllt
overflow meeting at the Methodist
church which proved very effective
service and was led by Rev Lane of
the Baptist church.
Had there been room over 1000
people would have attended this clos
service. Nearly LOO were crowded
into the building.
Revive Us Again, who VIII
Co." When the Battle is Over" and
other hymns were sung with joyous
spirit by the great crowd.
DIR. Forsyth then announced that
many people were present who were
not present at the morning service
and all wanted to be given an oppor-
tunity to contribute to the free will
Jffering for DR.. Hamilton. Within
a very few minutes nearly 500 was
contributed in cash.
DR.. Forsyth paid sincere tributes to
Dr.. Hamilton, Prof. Henderson and
to the big chorus choir.
At this point DR.. Hamilton reached
the building.
VIII A. House, general secretary
Of the Y. NJ. G. A., offered q set of
resolutions that were adopted by the
unanimous vote of the great audi
ence. which arose as one man when
the vote was taken.
Mrs. James S. Pinnell rendered a
sweet solo in her usual delightful
manner.
Prof Henderson then was called
forth and most feelingly he thanked
the choir and the congregation for
their cooperation. Hearty applause
was given him.
DR.. Hamilton declared that when
any Grand Junction people visit his
home city of Cleveland to be sure
and look up the Hamilton home.
Grand Junction" will ever be pass
word there. he said.
Then in most sincere and earnest
manner he thanked the ministers, the
ushers, the committees, the people,
the temporary reportorial staff that
has assisted the regular newspaper
men in covering the meetings. He
stated that he had noticed the initials
Of these reporters from time to time
at the end of the articles and he took
pride in the work they did.
He then expressed his thanks to
the Daily Sentinel and the Daily
News, and Complimcnted the city
upon having two such wideawake,
modern. worthy daily papers.
The remarks of the evangelist in
thanking all who have aided in the
and in speaking of the city
and its citizenship had a true ring of
There was no attempt at
flights of flattery.
Then there came q call for Mrs.