SALVATIONIST ANNIVERSARY. Auckland, May 25.

Te Aroha News, Volume VI, Issue 372, 29 May 1889, Page 4

SALVATIONIST ANNIVERSARY. Auckland, May 25.

The sixth anniversary of the invasion of Auckland by the Salvation Army was celebrated with great enthusiasm yesterday. During the day branches of the Army, headed by the band, paraded the streets. In the evening a tea and public meeting was held in the barracks, Albertstreet. It was an unqualified success, over 300 member partaking of the ample tea, which was dispensed by the Hallelujah lasses. Afcerteaagrandmarch-outtook place while the tables wero cleaivd and the haU got in readiness for the public meeting. Large numbers of soldiers joined the procession. It was headed by the brass band, followed by the Hallelujah Lasses' Drum and Fife Band. By a quarter to 8 o'clock almost all the a\ailable sitting accommodation in the hall was occupied. The following officers were present : Major Rolfe and wife, Captains Sulton, Rcss, Alston, and Condy, Lieutenants Pod more, Pallant, and Ellis, Cadets Lennard, Goldfinch, and McMillan. Sir William Fox was also on the platform. Pioceedings commenced with the singing of hymns led by the band. Afterwards all present joined in the hymn " We're Kneeling at the Mercy Seat." Some timo was then devoted to the singing of hymns, intermingled with frequent short prayers and testimonies. The 18th chapter of St. Matthew was next read by Major Rolfe. He then wished the soldiers many happy returns of the day. They all then joined in singing "God Save the Queen " in honour of Her Majesty's birthday, and all fervently shouted "God bless her" as the anthem concluded. Another hymn was sung, during which a collection was taken up, Major Rolfe recommending those present to make it a substantial anniversary offering. More testimonies followed, some of which wore terse and to the point. One soldier caused a laugh by shouting out, '• Still saved and satisfied with Jesus,'" and another "Still saved and fighting- the devil." A hymn was sung to the time of "Finnigan's Wake," then more testimonies were volunteered. Capt. Ross nextdeliveredashoitaddress, and in the course of his remarks mentioned that six years ago there were two or three Salvationists in Auckland. Now they had got a beautiful barracks and numbered from 1,300 to 1,400 members, all of whom were working in the service of their Mastei. Within the last 7 months no less than 160 persons had come ou t to the penitent form and professed themselves saved. The Maori Rangi sang a solo, " There are Angels Waiting," accompanying himself on the guitar. Mrs Condon made a few congratulatory remarks, also referring to the remarkable progress made by the Army since the night they first commenced operations in the Temperance Hall. The remainder of the evening was spent in a pleasant manner, numerous short addresses being delivered by various officers and friends present. These were interspersed at intervals with hymns and solos. Throughout the proceedings were gone through in an enthusiastic manner.

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