Monkwearmouth - Salvation Army

The people here have long been saying to us, "Come over and save us," and, therefore, we have been watching for suitable places for operations. At last, we have been offered the Mission Hall for week-nights, and the Workman's Hall for Sundays, which we have taken on proper agreements.

Saturday, March 11th, we marched our forces in, and took possession of the town. The Sunderland Corps, headed with their brass band, met me at the Station. Then we marched round the town, and aroused the whole place, packed the Workmen's Hall, where we had our usual Free-and-Easy. Everything went off with a swing and a bang.

Sunday, we paraded the town, announced our intentions, and the crowds gave us a hearty welcome. The large Hall was packed all day. Week-night place far too small; twenty-five prisoners taken the first week. Captain Stocker in command.

Yours in the thick of the fight, Major Dowdle

From, "The War Cry," page 4, 30th March 1882.

I do not know where the meetings were held.