Slide set: A prodigal's return (service of song: Bamforth & Co., 30 slides, 1912)

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Slide 1

'Mother,' said Harry Everest, 'I'm going to the Ragged School this evening'

Slide 2

Hiding her face in her hands, she burst into a passionate flood of tears

Slide 3

For a few years all went well, and life seemed just a pleasant dream

Slide 4

He tasted brandy for the first time in his life

Slide 5

The cruel craving that alcohol alone can create had taken possession of him

Slide 6

When he found his wife in tears his temper was roused

Slide 7

'Oh! mother,' he said, I've had my name put down in the book'

Slide 8

Oh! mother, how dreadful to think the drink has spoiled father so

Slide 9

'Oh! mother,' said Harry, 'there is one thing I forgot to tell you'

Slide 10

His mother sat thinking about the things they had been talking of

Slide 11

Slide 12

Why, Nell, I must have been dreaming; I thought I heard you praying

Slide 13

They sat down together, and talked far on into the night

Slide 14

He spoke a few kindly words, especially to those who were anxious to lead a better life

Slide 15

I expect you remember that stormy night, Nell, when I came home wet through

Slide 16

Harry saw his father actually washing himself

Slide 17

I've made up my mind to give up the drink

Slide 18

Suppose you wash yourself, my boy, and try to clean your boots

Slide 19

Harry returned carrying a hamper with a card attached

Slide 20

When he opened his cottage door he saw a smiling wife and son

Slide 21

It was indeed a happy party that sat around the table that day

Slide 22

Slide 23

He quietly walked up to Mr Trevelyan, opening the door for him to pass in

Slide 24

By the help of God I promise to abstain from all intoxicating drink

Slide 25

I'll sign too, dad; I've promised mother I'll never touch the beastly stuff

Slide 26

Mr Trevelyan could scarcely believe it was the same pretty young wife

Slide 27

My father promised me he would try you again if you would sign the pledge

Slide 28

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Slide 29

John gave his wife a few coppers whch he had been saving

Slide 30

They had once more a comfortable and happy home

Number of slides

Manufacturer

Bamforth & Co., England

Other related organisations

in stock of Riley Brothers, 1912-1914 (item ref. 1768)

in stock of J.W. Butcher, 1913

Main type of image

life model

Main usage of set

service of song

Date of first manufacture

1912 (latest possible 1912)

Reading or song

Fanny Burnham, A prodigal's return: a service of song (London: W. Nicholson & Sons, n.d.)

Related slide set

see generic title The prodigal's return (generic set title – 2 different versions are known)

Collections

29 slides known to exist in private collection

Lucerna ID 3003161

Record created by Richard Crangle. Last updated 1 December 2008

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Slide set: A prodigal's return (service of song: Bamforth & Co., 30 slides, 1912)