Evening journal., 1916-02-19
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visit biahuA MlHc F"ih'hit lamp 'i"9
GUNNER.
Id to. the present time the tabernacle {,
services have resulted in 4,43I conver- |
sions, while total number of 39OSOOl
Delawarcano, il is estimated, have at J
tended the services.
Al all the services to be held tomor-
row collections will he taken Tor Dr.
i.yon. Ten Thousand dollars is the goal
that has been set by the committee I'M
charge as this city's donation to the
evangelist. II is understood that the
choir is cndcav0ring to raise 81 600 OF
that amount All the other collections
previously taken at the tabernacle went
toward paying local expenses. Tomor-
rows collections will be DIR. Lyons first.
Last night at the tabernacle was
High School night. Not since the
campaign opened has a meeting been
/ conducted with greater spirit OF
! enthusiasm and religious fervor than
that which featured the service. The
] High School students, who marched
in a body 1000 strong to the taber-
nacle, made things lively by their
school yells. Lyon yells and special
music. No delegation that has at
/ tended the tabernacle services has
been accorded a more hearty well
come. and their arrival at the big
building was the signal for an out
burst OF one OF the most prolonged
ovations that have been accorded any
other visiting delegation to the taber-
nacle.
The High School students have fig
ured prominently in the campaign
since it opened. That the youth Of
the city has taken such a marked in
terest in the evangelistlc campaign
here has been inspiring throughout
the entire seven weeks. but had their
interest failed before to impress the
city OF their earnestness and convic-
tion. their attendance in a delegation
700 strong last night would have
dispelled all doubts and impressed
even the most skeptical.
High School Students at Dinner.
Previous TO their march to the taber-
nacle the students had dinner at Odd
Fellows Hall. A delightful menu was
served. This dinner marked the eli
max OF the membership contest which
was won in both the girls and boys
sections by the REDS" The
=
colOrs made attractives decorations
Mr.. Clase made an appropriate ad-
dress to the students. The dinner was
financially conducted by the Presby
ierians and Baptists while a group o
Methodist women. under the chair
manship OF Mrs. Joshua Conner
served Il.
5 Mr.. Clase recited "rhe Stutterinl
Lover" following which Mr.. and Mrs
Clase were presented with gifts fron
the boys and girls. Mrs. Clase receiv
i ed an ivory Araveling set in a leathe
- case from girls. while Mr.. Clase'
70 boys presented him with leathe
travelling bag Alvin Keen made th
m presentation for the boys while Mis-
I'd Alice Lincoln Roop presented the gi
at to Mrs. Clase. Miss Roop made II
ne presentation in the form OF a poen
he which was original The poem 70
he lows:
IN When the Lyon party came to ou
ed city fair,
iy The High Schol students we're
despair;
d. For we feared they would be preach
ri and slow.
y. And not very fond Of young folk, yo
s- know.
he But we found TO our surprise
or They weren't saints in human guis
at But only folks. though better tina
cr Being good Christians cheerfully.
Each time we hear the Lyon roar,
10 We like him better than before;
,r We thought Mr. Clase was just Il
ne thing
ID But it's the boys place his praise
N sing.
OF It's Mrs Claso We girls love best
re Although we also like the rest.
r We could praise her to the skies,
ed All truth too. and minus lies,
OF Not to embarrass her we'll just sa
D. It's been easier every day,
ne To do the right and speak the truth
re Being Christians in our youth
IL Since we heard her guiding voice
~ Urging us Make Christ Your Choice
The gift VIC give is very small.
A9 And doesn't measure our love at al
ma But that she won't forget Wilmingt
',t High
10 ~, As the days go speeding by.
~, We girls give this dressing case
20 To our darling Mrs. Clase.
-, Alice l.. Roop
,at Several other delegations were al
m present last evening. A delegation
M sixty-fiye police officers and memb'
oh OF the detective force. under the lea
nd ership of Chief George Black and s.
.cb geants Wardell Schell, Keyser. Lyo
.be and Dewnish. and a number OF pa
~ guards of this city in full unifo
his attended. They also received an o.
led tion as they entered. The Natiol
,ad Protective Legion. headed by AaT
in Willis. also attended in delegate
his numbering $50 persons. This dele
ia ton made splendid showing. a
,ns was warmly greeted upon its arri
at the tabernacle. The entire bic
had and half OF a side section were
the served for the visiting delegations.
csc Business Men "Hit Trail"
non All the other seats in the big bui
,om ing were occupied, and many persi
,eir were forced to stand during the S
,vk- vice. Following a vigorous and
had fective sermon preached by DR.. Ly
les 12S persons. the majority OF VIII
mia were men. walked TO the front Of
,ich tabernacle and openly acknowled
, ~ that they had chosen Christ Kir
has This is the largest number Of c
ne,. versions at ony one meeting that
ave been held so far Many men pro
An nent in tho ofiicisl and business
Ive- OF this city were among those '