The Herald of Wales and Monmouthshire Recorder. — 1886-01-16 (Swansea, West Glamorgan, Wales)

THE FALLEN WOMEN OF SWANSEA. , ACTION BY THE SALVATION ARMY.  On Sunday afternoon, the Salvation Army Barracks, Richardson-street, Swansea, were filled with a large congregation not', ithstanding the inclemency of the weather. The Captain opened the service by singing the hymn, "My Jesus I love Thee," the band taking the most prominent part. Th hymn having been sung, one of the members engaged in prayer, and was followed by others, the prayers being accompanied by many an "Amen." Captain Cuffie and. Lieutenant Roy then sang a duett, "When I survey the i wondrous Cross," which was rendered n a most affecting manner, the audience taking up the chorus with enthusiasm. Alter the duett Lieutenant Roy, (better known as the Scotch Nightingale), sang a solo from the Woe Cry, "We are soldiers brave and strong." Captain Culfie then called on Brother Darrsoott to read a portion of the Scripture, and he read the 37th Psalm. The captain then said they had three fallen sisters, who had been saved through the grace of God. We need not go to London, Cardiff or anywhere else to see for them, for there were plenty even in Swansea. It was the Army's intention to take a house for these poor fallen women one of whom was gone to Bristol, but of course ibis could not be done without a little expense. Great thanks said the captain were due to Mrs. Cann for the great interest which she was taking in the matter. In conclusion he made an eloquent appeal to those present to assist them in their work of rescuing fallen women from the depravity of their surroundings. Brother Davis then rose and made an able and enthusiastic speech in reference to the fallen women of our town. He said he did not think there was any young man in the congregation that would laugh if he had a dear fallen sister on the streets of Swansea, who was going the downward road of destruction. He thanked God from his very heart that the Army was the cause of his being saved, and he felt that it was his duty to do his best in trying to rescue those who had fallen in the depth of sin and degradation. His very heart was almost broken when he saw the number of men and women on Saturday nights besotted with drink. There w re people crying for help, and even coming to their own doors. 'The sister that had gone away to Bristol N% as ruined in Swansea when she was but fifteen years of age. He also made an appeal to those present to come and help the Army in this noble work, which would give a home to the homeless. Lieutenant Roy then sang "Fighting over the narrow way ; ' alter which she said that that was a "Free and easy" meeting, and every person that would speak must be short and to the point, "just heads and tails, and the middle." Several of the members then gave their experience of what had been done for them—Sergeant Beynon afterwards spoke in reference to the "Home for friendless and fallen women," and naked each person to give what he could afford, and God would bless them. Brother Wilkes, better known as " Canon " Wilkes, then sang a solo "The crowning day is aiming bye-and-bye." He also made a few remarks in supper of the Army Home for Fallen Women, and of his ins rumentality in rescuing, a short time ago, poor, friendless outcast, from committing suicide. He said "The crowning day was coming,"when he hoped to meet manyof the outcast of this world on the platform of heaven, where there would be rri more sighing or sorrowing, but joy and happiness Sergeant Arnold then gave a short testimony of what the Lord had done for him and His wonderful goodness towards him. Brother Chappel sang a solo " Praise God I'm saved," and also gave a testimony:, as did also a brother from the Neath Mission. The meeting was very orderly and well-behaved throughout, and came to a dose by Captain Cudie offering up a prayer. As the congregation left, a collection was made at the door in support of the Army Home /or Fallen and Destitute Girls.