SALVATION ARMY

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20046, 19 September 1939, Page 4

SALVATION ARMY

HELP IN CRISIS NEEDS IN DOMINION “In the present European crisis it is impossible to say what part is being played overseas by the organisation,” says a statement issued by the Salvation Army headquarters, Wellington. “Plans are well advanced for the army in this country to make its contribution toward the needs of the Dominion, or further afield if necessary. As during the Great War, the Salvation Army met the various needs of camp life, so now men have already been selected to take their place at any moment.

“Camp arrangements, institutes, tents, games equipment, pianos and all the essentials are now being sought.

“Looking further afield, the chief secretary has arranged to equip immediately two ambulances. The plan is ultimately to have six fullyserviced vehicles. Two can be equipped and on the road within four weeks.

“Plans have also been made for the evacuation, if the need arises, lot the children’s homes, our hospitals, and the inmates of the homes for the aged in the centres. On such a condition being necessary, previously organised bands of ear owners wlil be detailed.

“An appeal is being made to comrades and friends of the Salvation Army to assist. The immediate costs are: Ambulances, £1100; camps and equipment, £1000; sundries, £400; total, £2500.

"These are only the initial moves If there is any suggestion of permanency, huts must be erected in which bur officers will meet the spiritual and social needs of the men in camp. Very little can be provided at the cost of £ISOO a hut, and as we wish to establish these in three centres the programme would cost little short of £IO,OOO. To reach this sum the soldiery may be depended on to do their part with a staunch backing from our officers, and there are many others who are only too willing to help a cause of such Dominion wide and international importance. Donations may be sent to the chief secretary, P.O. Box 15, Te Aro, Wellington.