The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1922-02-21
Presentation, Is Made By
Mayor Keigley On Sum
day Evening
SERVICES ENDED
AT M. P. CHURCH
Mrs. Lamphear And Singer
Bartle Also Remembered
With A Purse

Last night marked the close of the
evangelistic campaign at the Mulberry
st. M. p. church, which for three
weeks has been in progress, under the
leadership of Evangelist Guy A. Lam
phear D. D., of Evanston, ILL.,, assisted
by his musical director, H. Roe Bartle.
OF Lebanon, KY.
The service last night was a great
climax to these special meetings. 1t
was at this service that the people of
the M. P. church and of Mt. Vernon
presented to the evangelist, through
Mayor Keigley on behalf of the thank
offering committee free-will Offering
which amounted to $767.64, and at the
same time, Mrs. A. p. Taylor, on be.
half Of the women, presented a check
to Evangelist Lamphear for $761O, to
be given to Mrs. Lamphear as token
of appreciation for services rendered
in the city Of Mt Vernon by the evan
gelist. The chorus choir presented
Mr., Bartle with $25 in gold.
The evangelist has won the hearts
of the pepole Of this city by his force
full messages and true gospel that he
prached straight from the shoulder.
He preached his convictions in a
matter-of-fact way. 1t is the consen-
sus of opinion that Evangelist Lam
phear has done more for this city than
any evangelist that has visited this
city in years. The greatest crowd
since the Lyon meeting in 1906 has
been recorded during this campaign.
The fruits of his labor will not die
soon in this community.
Mr.. H. Roe Bartle, Dr. Lamphear's s
co.worker, is the best musical director
ever seen in this city. His robust
baritone voice, his power to lead peo-
rle in song, and his pleasing person
ality have made him exceedingly pop
ular with all that have seen or heard
him in this campaign. Evangelist
Lamphear is to be congratulated upon
having Mr.. Bartle associated with him
in his campaigns.
The great campaign chorus, under
the leadership of Mr.. Bartle, has rem
dered some wonderful music which,
has been greatly appreciated by all.
The campaign has been a success in
every way. Over 100 souls have come
forward protesting Christianity during
this campaign, it is said. The church
has been greatly quickened, and many
former church members came back in
to the church at yesterday mornings
service.
Three great services were held yes
terday. The morning service was one
of the best services held during the
campaign. At the afternoon mass
meeting for women, all standing room
was taken The service of song was
begun by Mr. Bart'e long before the
appointed hour. The evaneelst's
message was on the subject, "Woman
and Her Throne" He handled his
subject in a masterful way The mes
sage that he delivered at that time
will live in the hearts of those who
heard it for long time. 1t is said
that this mass meeting was the great
est women's meeting ever held in the
city of Mt. Vernon.
Evening Service
Before Z O'Clock Musical Director
Bartle appeared upon the platform
and started the greatest song service
of the campaign Mr.. Bartle paid a
very nice tribute to his chorus choir
just before the ;dpehihg of,theA song
service. He Stated that I'M 'aii''of his
experience he has new directed a
finer chorus.
Evangelist Lamphear, before the
beginning of his discourse, expressen
his deep appreciation for the hearty
cooperation and support given him in
this campaign. He spoke very highly
of all the committees that had worked
under him and expressed a deep re.
gret that the campaign could not be
continued for another week. This, he
stated, was impossible because of 9th
er campaigns scheduled
Evangelist Lamphear and Mr. Bartle
left last night for Chicago, and from
/, there will go to Hewitt. MINI, where