Evening journal., 1916-02-09

man. Ernest Henderer president Of
the local POstmon's Association: j.
Albert Oliver. national vice-presldent
of The state Association. and George
pmmmer, president Of the clerks as
sOciatiOn.
Announcement was made by Choir
lister George E King that the ladies
OF the campaign party would each
he presented with a bolt OF silk. in
cluding enough material 70 make
dress. by the employees Of the Hand
SIX Mil.
"The Vital ISSUE"
"The Vital Issue" was the topic of
last nights sermon. Not since the
campaign opened has the evangelist
preached a more powerful sermon.
His words struck home to the hearts
OF his audience, making them on sew
eral occasions vince and shrink from
! the bitter way in which the evangelist
scored worldly pleasures.
During the sermon DR.. Lyon said
that he had been apprised by letter
that a member of one OF the CO.
operating churches had issued cards
for bridge party. Immediately he
| launched forth against the evils OF
! the card table. and pointed out in his
! characteristlcally graphic and vivid
manner the punishment attached 10
such sinfulnoss.
"A church member OF Wilmington
who VIII give a bridge party during
this gospel campaign is a disciple OF
the devil and not Of Jesus Christ"
said Dr. Lyon. Regardless OF who
she is or what she is. she is headed
straight for hell and is just as much
traitor TO the church and to Jesus
Christ as ever Judas lscariot was
Shaking his finger at the congrega-
tion that sat as II enchanted under a
lmagician's wand and assuming a half
kneeling posture. Or. Lyon continued:
"You w~men. who go off to these
bridge parties and to dances while
this gospel campaign is on in this
city. will have the nerve. the hypoc-
risy and the humbuggery to call a
minister of the gospel to your bedside
when you are dying and expect to get
TO heaven through him. Now get mad,
all of you, If you want to; | don't
care II you do. I'm here to tell the
truth and I'll do IT,"
Following an outburst OF applause
that lasted fully a minute. DR.. Lyon
enumerated apathy, antagonism. ad-
miration and acceptance as the four
different attitudes adopted toward
Christianity. In concluion he del.v-
cred scathing remarks on licentious-
ness. gambling. the saloon. card play
ing. cigarette smoking and other evils
4 Appreciates the Press.
Previous 10 his evenings sermon
DR.. Lyon paid complimentary remarks
to the press OF Wilmington and tC
the press staff OF the tabernacle IL
particular. In part. he said:
"The newspaper men have accom-
lplished things that were beyond m!
power. The detailed report Of these
services written up in attractive style
and the sermons printed in conncc
tion Herewith have turned the heart
OF thousands and brought those whit
would have never thought OF the tab
ernaclc within these walls" Turninl
10 the press section. he stated. q"
appreciate what you men have dom
for this campaign. and 7 am SUR
tho persons interested in this cam
paign also appreciate your goo
work"
Following these remarks. the evan
: gelist launched forth into stirrin
5 plea for the salvation OF souls. Will
he was speaking. Thomas Grier. Sr
OF Buttonwood. who was with the Ros
Hill Grange delegation. rose and wen
y to the front OF the tabernacle Al
usher found him seat and he sal
r with bowed head throughout the re
!, mainder OF the sermon When the in
u vitation to accept Christ was extend
:, ed. Mr. Grier was the first one 10 ris
= and grasp the hand OF the evangelist
= The High School meeting held YES
~ terday afternoon in Delaware Ave
i nue. Baptist Church. was largely al
= tended. The attendance contest cam
n TO close yesterday when announce
i mont was made that the Reds" ha
ID won. Miss Alice Roop and Bayar
h Carter were captains OF the winnin
n side. while Miss Mildred Carter an
IN Alvin Keen had captaincd the defea
ed side. Following an cnthuslaIt
T. talk by Mr.. Clase. who spoke OF
D. what Docs It Mean to BE a Chri
* tian?" fifteen boys and girls brave
Df walked TO the front OF the churc
e and took their stand for Christ.
Il Old Folks at Tabernacle Today.
To-day is "old folks day An eifo