SALVATION ARMY

Wairarapa Times-Age, 18 September 1939, Page 8

SALVATION ARMY

WAR EFFORT. Plans are well advanced for the Salvation Army in New Zealand to make its. contribution toward the needs of the Dominion, or further afield if necessary says a statement issued by the Salvation Army headquarters. Camp arrangements, Institutes, Tents, Games Equipment Pianos and such like, are now being sought for, obtained. Looking further afield, the chief secretary has arranged to immediately equip two ambulances for the conveying of those needing such service. The plan is ultimately . to have six fully-serviced vehicles of this description. Plans have also been drawn up for the evacuation, if the need arises, of the Children’s Homes, i Hospitals and the inmates of the Homes for the Aged, in the centres. On such a condition being necessary, previously organised bands of car owners will be detailed to their particular responsibility. The hope is that this may not be necessary, but it gives comfort to those who are bedridden, incapacitated or unable to help themselves, to understand that the situation is being met. The programme immediately makes demand for cash, therefore an appeal is being made to members and friends of the Salvation Army to assist when funds are needed. The immediate costs are as follow:— Ambulances, £1100: camps and equipment, £1000; sundries, £400; total, £2500.