The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-05-31
| EVANGELIST PREACHED
MOST POWERFUL SERMON
Beaver Falls Citizens welcome the
Local Delegation and Meet
Them at the Train.
Famous Base Ball Evangelist Pre-
sented With Handsome Pic
ture by ]. E. Giffin.
sY FRENcH o. WALTON.

BEAVER FALLS. Pa. May 30
The Wheeling delegation got away
Tor Beaver Falls. Pa. this morning
about $50 strong on a special train
over the Pennsylvania Lines. and the
crowd was a jolly one. and what Il
lacked In numbers II made up in en-
thusiasm. All on the train were
billy" Sunday rooters. and they
were very enthusiastic. When they
arrived in the Pennsylvania town
they were met by a delegation OF
citizens headed by Mr. A. p. Gill. OF
the Sunday party. and marched from
the depot to the Grand hotel. where
the procession disbanded and those
who did not have their lunch with
them, dined at the hotel. All met
later at the tabernacle. and after
some very interesting exercises, fol-
lowed by an interesting sermon by
Mr. Sunday. they we're taken in
charge by the Beaver Falls residents
land escorted to their homes for din
ner
In the evening the visitors again
gathered at the tabernacle and list
ened to one of the most powerful
sermons ever delivered by Mr.. Sun
day. II was a most able effort and
the vast audience OF over 5000 was
held spellbound throughout the even
ing.
Following the sermon came the call
for converts. and the response was
very good. over 175 hitting the trail.
The presence OF the Wheeling delega-
tion seemed II inspire Mr.. Sunday 70
his utmost endeavor, and his sermon
was an appeal that could not be re-
sisted
The noted evangelist has been hav-
ing some rather difficult Shedding IN
the Pennsylvania town, but Il is
thought the visit OF yesterday by the
Wheeling people broke the ice and II
Is thought from this time on the meet
ings will be more successful.
I A feature Of the services yesterday
was the tribute paid TO the memory
OF Miss Lois Devine. an account OF
whose death was carried in this paper
yesterday morning Miss Devine was
member OF the chorus In this city,
and the announcement of her death
was made to Mr. Rodeheaver. who.
after making some very feeling re-
marks. requested all to bow their
heads while very softly was sung
Rock OF Ages" The tribute, while
simple. was both beautiful and touch
ing.
The Reception.
After the delegation reached the
tabernacle the members we're assign
ed to the special seats reserved
for them in the centre section. The
delegation was seated before any OF
the Sunday party arrived and the first
10 put in an appearance was Mr..
Ackley. He was greeted with a round
or applause and was followed shortly
after by Chorister Rodeheaver. whose
appearance was the signal for pro-
longed cheering and applause. To
this "Rody' gracefully responded and
after a few complimentary remarks
regarding the Wheeling people re-
quested them 10 stand and let the
people Of Beaver Falls take a look az
them. The request was complied with
and the visitors we're heartily cheered
and applauded
Sang %.
In response 20 his request for their
favorite hymn the delegation with one
voice called for No 90. This was
sung with v'gor and then the delega-
ton sang the chorus alone. This
caused more cheering and When 70 sub
sEed the preliminary features Of the
services we're carried out.
Mr.. Sunday was late In arriving.
owing 10 his having delivered a me
mOrial address az one Of the Gene
teries az 1880 O'Clock His appear
ance at the tabernacle vas the occa-
sion for much cheering. and he was
rendered an ovation by the Wheeling
visitors Pennauts we're waved and
there was prolonged cheering and
applause.
Sunday Talks.
In response 10 this greeting Nr
Sunday said'
1T seems like old times 70 stand