When was it published?

July 29, 1875 in The Valley Virginian

Foreign News July 29, 1875

The Valley Virginian

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Moody And Sankey, London Meetings, Evangelistic Campaign, Attendance Figures, Expenditures

Clifton Forge, Staunton, Virginia

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What is this article about?

Moody and Sankey conducted evangelistic meetings in London over the past four months, holding 285 meetings across venues like Camberwell, Victoria, Opera House, Bow, and Agricultural Hall, with total attendance of 2,530,000 people. Expenditures totaled $140,000, and they declined compensation.

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The following is the number of meetings held by Moody and Sankey, in London during the past four months, with the aggregate of attendance:

In Camberwell: 60 meetings; attended by 480,000 people;
in Victoria: 45 meetings; attended by 400,000;
in the Opera House: 60 meetings attended by 330,000;
in Bow: 60 meetings; attended by 600,000,
and in Agricultural Hall: 60 meetings; attended by 720,000.
The amount of money expended, for buildings, printing, stewards, etc., is $140,000.
Moody and Sankey have declined to receive any compensation from the committee.

What sub-type of article is it?

Religious Affairs

What keywords are associated?

Moody And Sankey London Meetings Evangelistic Campaign Attendance Figures Expenditures

What entities or persons were involved?

Moody And Sankey

Where did it happen?

London

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

London

Event Date

Past Four Months

Key Persons

Moody And Sankey

Outcome

total attendance: 2,530,000; expenditures: $140,000; declined compensation

Event Details

Moody and Sankey held 60 meetings in Camberwell (480,000 attendees), 45 in Victoria (400,000), 60 in Opera House (330,000), 60 in Bow (600,000), and 60 in Agricultural Hall (720,000). Money expended on buildings, printing, stewards, etc., totaled $140,000. They declined compensation from the committee.