The Salvation Army and the Milton By-Laws.

Manawatu Herald, 31 October 1893, Page 2

The Salvation Army and the Milton By- Laws.

Colonel Bailey and Major Robinson, of the Salvation Army, who had been summoned to answer a charge of a breach of the Milton by-law, failed to appear before the Court on Saturday, and wero unrepresented. After waiting somo time, lit Hawkins R.M., said the Court would have been justified in proceeding, but on the wbols the Court thought it

better that the accused should be compelled to appear, and warrants would therefore be issued for their apprehension. The Miltori Bdroiigh Council Have received from Colonel Bailey a letter, in which he says he i deeply regrets there has been any conflict between the Army and the council, as it is the desire -of the Army to work in harmony with the civic authorities, and that in acting against the by-laws, it has not been in the spirit of bravado, but purely as a matter of conscieticß; A Copy is enclosed o! the orders and regulations for bands, and it is pointed out that the Army are expected to conform with the restrictions which had been suggested by the council, as those under which the Army would be given permission to parade atid use the streets. Col. Bailey says that he will undertake, while not altogether refraining from using the main street, to be careful not to cause obstruction to traffic. With regard to the drum on Sunday, this is used for the same purpose for which churches use their bells ; but the regulations provide that it shall not be used near a church during the hours of worship, and the Army will continue to respect the feelings of others. —Press Association.