Salvation Army

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7317, 10 June 1902, Page 4

Salvation Army

The annual meeting of the Salvation Army was held last evening in the Army bat-rucks, a considerable number of townspeople being present. Tho Mayor, who was accompanied by Mrs Wood, presided. Uo prefaced a briof address with iho assurance that ho was always proud to presido at Salvation Army meotinge, as ho was thus able to give his testimony to tho good work boiug douo by that body. Their woik, which was devoted to upraising tho fallen and outoast, extended throughout the civilised world. Tho man who had founded and organised this gigantic body (General Booth) the speaker described as tho greatest general in tho world, and ho oulogised tho work he had done. Mr Wood thou proceeded to point out tho remarkable rotuits of tho year's work as shown by the annual report, his remarks being loudly applauded.

Ensign Dickons gave fjcures showing the results of tho rescue work for the year onding April Ist, 1002. Tho speaker stated that altogether thero wero eleven, social institutions in tho colony of New Zealand, and tho statistics in connection with thorn wero submitted in detail. The Duncdm, iClm.stchurch. Wellington, and Auckland rescue homes/prison;gate uiissioDS.'and maternity homes, wero tach dealt with, and from the statistics given, it was evident to thoso present that tho Army work is far-reaching in its effects, and a groat help to ccrtniu sections of the community. In addition to the branches of the organisation abovo mentioned, it was slated tbero was a workmen's hotel at Wellington, whoro shelter, food, and aecomodation was provided for any who wcro without means, but were willing to do light work iv payment for help roeeivfrd. Altogether during tho year 21,101 beds had been supplied, and 28,270 meals at this institution. Every effort was made to induce payment in somo way or ether, for all assistance given, I- su tout no encourage- ! menc wus given to idleness, and tllo speaker also pointed out that those who l-'ridly aippo^ ,ed tie Army by contributbus could rest satisfied that all funds wore most economically spoilt. Several pathetic instances that had como.uiuler the speaker's notice dining her eight years' cxpcricncu wero then told, and the address concluded with the assurance given that the Army work was thoroughly deserving of every sympathy. Ensign Wood ford also gave an interes'.inj,' address illustrative cf rescue work. Contributions to tho Army fund were f-hen a.;ked for by tho chairman, and tho meeting terminated after hear! j applr.use had been accorded,tho hitter. '