Salvation Army.

Manawatu Standard, Volume X, Issue 1474, 7 October 1885, Page 5 (Supplement)

Salvation Army.

The opening of the Salvation Army Barracks on Sunday was an event which will long be remembered by those who took port m the ceremony. The services began at 7 a.m. and were continued, with short intervals, until late m the evening. On Monday night there was a crowded tea meetinsr. The whole of . the seats m the Barracks were filled, but the arrangements made for the accommodation of the guests were so complete that everything passed off m the smoothest manner. A torchlight procession was then organised, and the Army marched through the principal streets, singing hymns and other suitable songs. After the procession, a meeting was held m the Barracks, which was Crowded to excess. The Rev. J. Clover gave an address showing the harmony which ought to'exist between those who were trying to obtain a common salvation. Other speakers testified at some length. Although the meeting was enthusiastic yet the proceedings of the Army were most orderly and were throughout unmarked by the slightest interruption, except from a few wnll dress3d young fellows, who showed wretched taste by occasional senseless remarks. They were -removed by the police.— Feilding Star.