MRS. SAMPSON'S MISSION.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume III, Issue 633, 11 May 1882, Page 2

MRS. SAMPSON'S MISSION.

Mrs Hampson, tho lady evangelist, whose labors in various towns of the colony have been attended with such remarkable results, commenced her mission in Ashburton yesterday afternoon by holding a meeting, attended by women only, in the Town Hall. About 180 were present, and after an appropriate and affectionate address had been given, Mrs Hampson warmly advocated the formation of a Women’s Prayer Union. In response to this appeal forty-eight names were given in from among those present, and Mrs Meddings, by request, consented to undertake the duties of secretary to tho Union, the next meeting of which will take place on Tuesday next. Last night Mrs Hampson addressed a meeting of Christian workers at the Town Hall, about 120 persons being in attendance. The lady chose for her text Isaiah vi., and before entering more fully into the main subject, intimated that the present gathering was one where she desired to obtain an acquaint.ince with those who would bo associated with her in the Ashburton mission, impressing the necessity of being united in the purpose for which they were working—the salvation of their fellow-townspeople. Mrs Hampson then spoke at length on the chapter mentioned above, kindly but faithfully urging her hearers to a full consecration to the Lord. Before concluding the service she gave some practical hints to Christian workers, interspersed with several very interesting episodes ot her mission in other places. After the hymn “To tho work, to tho work,” had been sung, Mrs Hampson engaged in prayer, and the meeting was brought to a close. The united choir, under tho leadership of Mr Weeks, rendered several of Sankey’s hymns during the evening, and the “ service of song ” being a prominent auxiliary to the success of evangelistic gatherings, too much praise cannot bo accorded to those ladies and gentlemen who have banded together to lend their aid at these rpeclal meetings. In consequence of the limited accommodation in tho Town Hall for a large audience, the Committee desire us to state that a special service for children will bo hold next Sunday afternoon; in the meantime, so as to provide as much room as possible for adults, the young folks will be conferring a favour by patiently waiting the pleasure of hearing Mrs Hampson till Sunday next, and refrain from attending the evening meetings.