SALVATION ARMY, TEMUKA.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2399, 23 August 1892, Page 3

SALVATION ARMY, TEMUKA.

The Salvation Army services on Sunday last, at which the Lassies’ Band figured, were a most pronounced success, the Volunteer Hall barely serving to accommodate the crowds that attended—in fact, in the evening the place was most uncomfortably packed. The meetings were led by Ensign Wilson, assisted by Captain Aston and other officers. In the course of the services some capital music was given from time to time, and there were numerous testimonies. The collections for the day totalled something like £lO.

Last night what was termed a musical tornado was given in the Volunteer Hall, and although a charge of one shilling was made at the door there was a crowded attendance. Those present had no occasion to regret it, for the programme was varied and well rendered. The proceedings commenced with a hymn “ Oh, Saviour I am coming,” after which a duet, “ Still Unsaved,” was sung by two of the lasses, the remainder taking up the chorus. A lively one called “ Bless His Name,” which was set to the tune oi“ Champagne Charlie,” and Ensign Wilson’s solos with banjo accompaniments were also very good, and heartily applauded. Captain Allen and Lieut. Thomson also contributed lively solos, their accompaniments being played upon the violins. Captain Bain sang “ I’m a light hearted Lassie,” to the tune of “ Tim Flaherty ” and received quite an ovation. The timbrel songs were good, and in fact the lasses were able to show that they possessed not only a good deal of spirit, but a good deal of tasie and skill, and they are certainly a credit to their leader, Ensign Wilson. Noticeably well sung were the solos of Lieut. Gates and Lieut. Bain, and the duets of the former with Cadet Yeitch. Better or more touching music has seldom been heard in the hall. The services of Miss Bath, the pianiste, are worthy of recognition, her accompaniments being tastefully played. The programme was practically the same as that at Geraldine, of which an account has already appeared, so that it has not been deemed necessary to detail it. It may be mentioned that Ensign Wilson, if not a not a native of Temuka, resided there for a long time, and acquired his first taste for music in the township. The takings during the two days amounted to over £2O, irrespective of a collection.