"The gigantic procession stirred the city. Ton thousand Salvationists and sixty-five bauds marched in cloise order," is tho .latest news received at National, Headquarters of the Salvation Army, Wellington, in connection with tlio International Congress now in session in London. The cablegram continues:— "Tho London newspapers; state that apart from the'' groat State spectacles, the opening' procession was the most brilliant scene the metropolis lias witnessed. At the reception of the delegates tho Australians caused a furoro with their resounding coo-ees and sing-' ing of their special chorus. Koreans, ivitli their white flowing garments, Indians in bright colours, Javanese in picturesque garb, cowboys, Texas rangers, claim diggers, and Rod Indiaiis are among those present." ■■ King George V, the President of the United States, and I the Lord Mayor of London woro among those who sent congratulatory messages. . ; ■Recently a lady amateur song-writer sent to a popular actress-vocalist the words of a new song which she .had written. The actress could see nothing attractive in the song, and read the .verses to her husband. "Good heavens!" he exclaimed, when she had finished., "What's she talking about?- What does she call it?" "She calls it _'I Wonder if He'll Misj Me.?' " was the reply. "Well." said the' husband, "if ho'does/ ho. ought, never (o "be trusted with «i cun
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Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 2210, 24 July 1914, Page 7
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