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[Magic lantern service] (lantern service, Bolton, Lancashire, England, 11 September 1894)

Type of event
lantern service
Full title
Magic lantern service
Date
11 September 1894
Time of day
19:30
Audience
adults
Slide set shown at this event

The prodigal son (generic set title – 13 different versions are known)

Reference
‘The Church's Holy War’ in Church Army gazette

“Clean outside and in: We are very thankful to Almighty God, that the work of the Church Army is prospering very much in this parish. We have been having some special times here. On Tuesday evening, Sept. 11th, our Captain gave a Magic Lantern Service to the children at 6.15p.m., entitled 'How Cissie saved her father.' This same service was repeated for the seniors at 7.30p.m., together with 'The Prodigal Son,' showing the love of God in welcoming poor sinners home. we had very good attendance at both the meetings, and also at Riding-Gate on Wednesday, Sept. 12th. [...]”

Lucerna ID 7000176

Record created by Richard Crangle. Last updated 22 May 2017

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