THE SALVATION ARMY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1796, 29 June 1906, Page 2

THE SALVATION ARMY.

TDE SOCIAL MOVEMENT,

Ths Salvation Army a-e to be congratulated upon tbo success of Iheir social moetiDg last evening. There was a large and iGpreßentaf'up' attendance, and the utmost interest was mauifeuted'in - the proceedings. Hi 3 Worship the Mayor (Mr J. Townley) presided, aod smoogst

those who occupied seits on the platform were the following : Revs. Paterson and I Obstterton, Captain Blatterv, Messrs W. A. Rarton, S.M., H. Adai', \V. Webb, and J. W- Wbioray Tbs following qipology was repaived from Mr W. Douglas Lysnar; Jam sorry I will be unable to take advantage of your kiod invitation to attend your I Army’s annual gathering on the 28vh I inst., owiDg to tny absence from the I district.' I hope you will have a good I meeting to give you and your officers extra pooouragomsDt to continue your good woife of uplifting tbs fa'lan and weak. I You have my whole sympathy and good I wishes in your wotk. I will try and find I time to inspeot your social Army Himes while in WelliagtOD, as suggested. I I enclose you a cheque as a small osntcibution towards your work.” After the hymn “ Onward Christian Boldiprs ” and a short prayer by the Rev. ! Pi erson, thjs Mayor mado a short speeoh highly eulogising tho woik of the Salyaliiou Army and wishing them success jo the work locally. Ths Revs Cbatterton and Patorson, and Messrs W. Lissant Claylon and Whinray endorsed the remarks of tho Mayor, and then a song was given by the Sa vation songsters, who rendered with excellent effect " .God bless my boy tc-afght ” Captain Slattery, on beba f of 11 e Army, returned tbaiks to the Mayer and visitors for their preienos that evening, and also acknowledged the many kindnesses shown towards hi ins. if and the local corps.. The meeting plosed wish hymn and praise, and a vote of thanks to the Mayor aud visitors.