SALVATION ARMY’S NEW LEADER.
Sydney, November 7
Sparely built, six feet in height, with sharp features, penetrating eyes, and a. small well-trimmed heard, (Commissioner Cunningham who takes control of the Salvation Army activities in the Dominion, was given a reception along with members of his,family by the headquarters staff of the Army in Sydney to-night.
The gathering was very large and cordial.
A native of Scotland, Commissioner Cunningham is nearing his sixtieth year, hut withal he is an extremely alert and striking figure and looks much younger. On being interviewed, lie stated he was looking forward with real pleasure and joy to settling down in New Zealand. His interest for the Dominion began flO years ago. He intended to do his utmost to de-velop-the Army’s work there and if possible extend the sphere, of its usefulness.
Commissioner Cunningham is a umch-trayvclcd man and has held some of the highest and most influential posts in the Army’s organisation. Mrs. Cunningham is a native : f South Africa.
The party sails for New Zealand l e-morrow.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 40021, 9 November 1929, Page 2
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173SALVATION ARMY’S NEW LEADER. Manawatu Herald, Volume L, Issue 40021, 9 November 1929, Page 2
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