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[Magic lantern service] (lantern service, Kelly, Devon, England, 1902)

Type of event
lantern service
Full title
Magic lantern service
Date
1902
Audience
2 weeks Van mission
People linked to event

GIBBON, Captain William  (c.1874- after 1903) – lecturer

Organisations linked to event
Reference
‘To The Rescue’ in Church Army gazette

“The most important event of the past month with us has been the visit of the Exeter I Church Army Van. The officers were Capt. Gibbon and Mr. Fry, his cadet, who were with us for a fortnight (...). Meetings were held in the schoolroom ususally at 7.30. On three occasions the lantern was used, twice for what is called a lantern service, and once to illustrate the work of the Church Army. It is not usually possible or desirable to attempt a critical account of work of this kind, but we feel very thankful for what has been done and we feel sure that the mission was a very real help to not a few. (...) ”

Lucerna ID 7000946

Record created by Richard Crangle. Last updated 19 February 2011

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