Smyrna times., 1923-12-12
GOSPEL CRUSADE" AT AsBURY
Large Crowds Are Attending Asbury
Methodist Church to Hear Noted
Evangelist-ManY Conversions

VangehSt-Many Conversions
Sunday was a memorable day in the !
history of old Asbury Methodist
Church. In the afternoon the main
body of the Church was filled with
men to hear Rev. George w. Cooke
preach his famous sermon Throwing
Boomerangs." Those who heard the
address will not forget it for a long
time, for it is doubtful if there has
ever been made such an eloquent ap-
peal to men in Smyrna as made Sun
day afternoon by Evangelist Cooke
The setting was a masterpiece in
itself. First, the story of the black
men of Australia, the lowest of the
human race, but their skill in throw
ing the Boomerang was vividly pic
tured, then the throwing of a BOOM
erang by mighty Samson of the Bible
and the untimely undOing of a great
life. Again and again the speaker
was interrupted with spontaneous ap-
plause-yOu could not help it. The
speaker made a tremendous appeal
for Americanism and a love for the
great principles upon which our civ
ilization is built. At the close seven
ty-fve percent. of the crowd pushed
forward to shake hands with the
speaker to show their approval and
hearty cooperation in holding Amer
lean ideals. During the first part of
the service Allen D. Spencer, presi-
dent of Monumental Electrical Com
pany, of Baltimore, sang some bass
solos. He has a deep rich voice and
the men enjoyed it. In addition Mr..
and Mrs. Ralph Smith and Mrs. Price
entertained with splendid instrumen-
tai selections. While the evening ser
vice was announced for 7.30, the place
was packed, gallery included at seven
o'clock, and the meeting started at
once. People came from Milford,
Bridgeville, New Castle, Canterbury,
FELTON,, Georgetown and other points.
The folk of this community will not
forget the singing. There were solos,
duets, quartettes, a male choir and
music that would be a rare treat at
any chautauqua, and the people thor
Oughly enjoyed it. Evangelist Cooke
again delighted and gripped the large
crowd with another of his masterful
/ sermons, and before the meeting clos
ed there were converts in all parts of
the church. The Rev. Bunting and
the officials are more than pleased
with the success attending the meet
ings and are anxious that the last
week of the more than three weeks
/ of services shall be the most produc-
tive of good. Ore gratifying feature
/ is that the meetings are touching all
| the churches and the churches and
communities of outlying districts. The
service for the week was announced
as follows: Last night there were sew
eral truck loads from Milford, where
Rev. Cooke recently closed a series Of
meetings. The w. c. T. L. also at.
tended in a large body. Tonight
Evangelist Cooke will preach on "Tht
Biggest Fool in Smyrna" and a choil
of more than a hundred girls and boys
will sing. Thursday night will be-
Mothers Night" and the sermon will
be "HOme." Every one is asked t
wear a flower in honor of Mother
Friday night is "Father and Son
night and every father is to bring ;
son. Of you haven't one borrow one,
Saturday night the Evangelist will
speak on the subject, "Is the Worlc
Getting Better" Sunday will be tn,
closing of the meetings. All day mex
Sunday, Henry F. Milans, of New
York City, formerly Managing Edito
of Metropolitan Daily will be in at
tendance. At three Sunday Afternoon
he will deliver an address, "Out o