We received the following telegram from Capt. Drake on Monday, too late for last week's issue of the War Cry- "Glorious day on Sunday, place packed; hundrds outside; meetings indescribable in Shirley Hall twenty-five souls came out for pardon, making a grand total of sixty forward during the week for the Master's future service. Our hearts are rejoicing for these tokens of blessing. Hallelujah!
From, "The War Cry," page 2, 24th November 1881.
We have received from Captain Drake; some glorious news concerning this new Station. Salvation is sweeping all over the place, carrying away much of the besottedness and crime which have been weighing on Shirley like a nightmare. Thank God The Army is going into the holes and corners. The Officer-in-Charge has a number of dare-to-do-right Soldiers around him, who believe in out-and-out efforts to rescue the perishing...
At the close of a well-spent day, eighteen more were added to the number who had come forward to seek the narrow way, since the opening of this Station.
Capt. JNo. DRAKE.
From, "The War Cry," page 4, 8th December 1881.
(Capt. John Drake). — They are having glorious times here. One hundred have been brought in in eleven days, among whom is a noted, awful character. His friends have paid over £200 in fines for him. Hundreds of people come out of curiosity to have a look at him, since Jesus has said to the unclean spirit "Come out of him." He is there right enough, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind.
From, "The War Cry," page 3, 15th December 1881.
(Captain Drake) - On Monday we marched towards Southampton to meet the Southampton contingent midway.
The whole force marched to Shirley 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 glorious 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 he would give £40 to get The Army out of Shirley. But the butchers and all others, and even the tram-cars, have 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.