Derby - Salvation Army

Mns. Corbridge reports a very good day here on Sunday, January 8th, and seven souls, Capt. and Mrs Skidmore seem to have well hold of the people. A Holiness Meeting was arranged here for Monday afternoon; Captain Lawley and I joined the above, and we had a very blessed time; some real dealing with God, and thirty-three souls forward, some for pardon and some for purity, Another grand, full meeting was held in the evening, and three souls.

WILLIAM CORBRIDGE,

From, "The War Cry," page 4, 19th January 1882.

Arrived here on Saturday, the 21st. Was met at the station by the Corps, headed by the Long Eaton Brass Band. A salute was given, and soon we were on the march to the Barracks, with a whole town running out to see what was the matter, and found it to be The Salvation Army that was marching along. When we arrived at the Barracks, we found it was not half big enough to hold the people who had followed. We had a proper Free-and-Easy; wound up with prisoners taken. Sunday morning at seven, a number of young recruits were sworn in, and taken into full rank. The marches were grand. The Soldiers have improved both in marching and singing.

At night, the Rink was packed to suffocation. Hundreds outside. Wound up with a whole batch of prisoners in the fountain. Monday, Holiness Convention. Afternoon, 6oo present, was a time never to be forgotten; when the invitation was given for those who wanted the blessing (not being room for a pool), hands and hearts were uplifted to God, At night, a great Salvation Meeting in the Rink, which was densely crowded. Speaking to the point. Wound up with great rejoicing, believing we shall yet conquer. Derby for Jesus.

From, "The War Cry," page 2, 16th February 1882.

(also, page 3, 16th February 1882)

(also, page 3, 2nd March 1882)

I do not know where the meetings were held.