Batley - Salvation Army

(Capt. Waterson),--God has made a Great slaughter on the enemy's ranks since we last wrote, and some notorious characters have come to Christ for Salvation. A great horse-racer, who has recently been saved, was going to get a new pair of boots the other day, when some of his old "mates" accosted him with, "Now Tom, what are you going to back to-day?" "Hallelujah! " said Tom, "I am backing Truth, the sure winner. Since I started; I have laid out a pound in clothes for my family, and now I'm off for a pair of boots." A pigeon-fiyer, who has got gloriously saved, was speaking in the ring the other night, when one of his old "mates" shouted, "Has the blue pigeon come back yet?" "No!" said our comrade, "and when he do, you can have him. Thank God! I have got Christ in my heart, and am now on my happy way to Heaven," We are going up here, all the town is feeling the power, and is on the move; other churches are getting the fire. Hallelujah! The four weeks we have been here, 250 souls have professed to find peace, but still we cry, more. May God grant it.

From, "The War Cry," page 3, 1st December 1881.

Here is the flying artillery: hundreds have got converted; building packed every night. We have two now on Sundays, and more room wanted. Whilst standing upon the platform surrounded by a host of real “Blood and fire” Soldiers, I thought these are the sort to face the world and the devil, and never to give in till victory over hell is achieved. No room for testimonies.

From, "The War Cry," page2, 12th January 1882.

Cannot describe the scenes of the battle. Hundreds of clever captures have been made. Buildings all too small for the crowds that want to come in. One who has been a terror to the town, never conquered, always drunk, would do anything to get drink, cut pieces out of his flesh for it, and has the wounds today. At last he is conquered by God, and gloriously saved, a living wonder to all, and now marching in the ranks of The Army.

From, "The War Cry," page 2, 9th February 1882.

Monster Tea and Mass Meeting,

This Station is going ahead in right, good style. Two Halls are kept going on Sundays, and souls are beng saved.

Col. Pepper lately paid us a visit, and we had a monster Ham Tea: about 1,300 sat down. Never such a tea known in Batley before.

After tea, we had a procession from the Market Place to the Drill Shed, where a mass meeting was held, assisted by several gentlemen of the town. Captain Waterson, in speaking of how greatly God had used The Salvation Army In Batley, said that one public house was empty and several to let. The others were crying out and the theatre folks bundled off in disgust after the proprietor had wished The Army at the devil. Glory Hallelujah! Capt. WATERSON.

From, "The War Cry," page 2, 9th February 1882.

(Capt. Waterson). We have had a real good time this week; souls in the fountain every night. Staff-Captain Pearson was here on Wednesday night in the Town Hall, The Mayor (Alderman Preston Esq) in the chair. The Hall crowded to excess; hundreds unable to gain admission: The Mayor spoke about the good the Salvation Army had been the means of doing in Batley. We want a larger Hall here. Pray for some gentleman or lady to give us some ground. We would soon build a Barracks, Glory be to God. We finished up yesterday with thirty-five in the fountain. Two places packed all day, and hundreds turned away for want of room. We mean Batley for Jesus.

From, "The War Cry," page 3, 16th February 1882.

(Capt Waterson). — Last week was glorious; Barracks packed to overflowing, souls at the Mercy-seat nearly every night. We finished up a grand day on Sunday with twelve in the fountain, making fifteen for the day. Glory be to God for His great mercy to us...

From, "The War Cry," page 3, 16th March 1882.

On Thursday last we had a Holiness Convention, in the Town Hall, in the afternoon.  This meeting was adjoumed until night, when admission was made by ticket. We were packed before the time announced for meeting, and were compelled to open the Temperance Hall; Captain Wookey took charge there. Our Officers spoke with great power, the congregation was held by the Holy Ghost; and at nine o'clock men and women screamed out for Purity. Many of these fell in the arms of each other, and some upon the floor.

From, "The War Cry," page 2, 30th March 1882.

I do not know where the meetings were held.