Shirley - Salvation Army

SHIRLEY (Captain Drake) - On Monday we marched towards Southampton to meet the Southampton contingent midway.

The whole force marched to Shiriey and drove the devil in all directions. Afterwards this brave band of Soldiers, to the number of over 400, sat down to a monstrous tea in the Salvation Malt House, After tea the Soldiers formed fours, and marched through Shirley routing the enemy, taking several prisoners. At seven o'clock a real Hosanna Meeting was held, when over 100 testified to the saving and keeping power.

From, "The War Cry," page 3, 12th January 1882.

(Capt. Drake) —We are glad to report that this Station Is still going ahead. We are having some glotious times here; the power of God comes down into our meetings and mightily blesses our souls, and sinners tremble on their seats. We had a good day on Sunday. We felt the Master was with us and our converts spoke well. We had a good finish-up. twenty souls for the week. On Monday, we had 150 at our Assembly Meeting.

From, "The War Cry," page 3, 19th January 1882.

(Captain Drake) -Two publicans are talking about closing their shops because trade is so bad since The Army has been here. One publican said be would give £40 to get The Army our of Shirley. But the butchers and all others, and even the tram-cars, hare done a good business. Sunday was a glorious day: eighteen prisoners taken.

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

I do not know where the meetings were held.