Hellfire and Fainting: A Celebrity Preacher Packs Seattle's Jubilee Hall

The re-appearance of Dr. H. R. Haweis in this city was the signal for hundreds to flock to hear the noted English broad churchman. Dr. Haweis preached yesterday morning at St. Mark's, choosing for his text, 'Prayer,' and the church was packed to the doors by a congregation that for two hours listened with unabated interest to his discourse.

In the evening Dr. Haweis appeared at Jubilee Hall, and long before the service the audience began to assemble. At 7:30 every chair had an occupant. The galleries were filled to overflowing, and people stood in the aisles. A large number unable to enter the room trailed down the street, disappointed in their vain attempt to enter the building. At each of the doors downstairs and upstairs an attendant was stationed to inform newcomers of the impossibility of hearing the sermon. The heat became so close that before the discourse was ended two persons were overcome and fainted.

The opening services were led by Rev. D. C. Garrett, rector of St. Mark's. Exceptionally fine music was furnished by the vested choir, which, during the evening, occupied a place on the stage. The singing of the hymns was particularly spirited, and was noticeable most of all perhaps in the rendition of 'The Church's One Foundation is Jesus Christ, Her Lord.' The closing hymn, 'Stand Up for Jesus,' was sung with great power by the choir and congregation.

Dr. Haweis gave a preliminary discourse on the parables and then took up 'A Character Study of the Unjust Steward.' He said that Christ always spoke to the interests of the people, using everyday subjects like the weather, because nothing that is for the good of man is beneath the dignity of the pulpit. He discussed the love of money as the root of all evil, and warned that character is the only thing we take with us after death.