THE SALVATION ARMY.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XII, Issue 3902, 2 September 1891, Page 3

THE SALVATION ARMY.

The Union Steamship Concpany of.. New Zealand has kindly placed at the disposal of General Booth an allround ticket from Sydney to Melbourne via New Zealand. The Company has also recently donated half a doaen lift-belts to the Salvation Army Officers stationed on the Wanganui River. General Booth has made a triumphal progress through South Africa. At Capetown he was received with unparalleled enthusiasm —the Governor, several judges, Military Commanders, and mr.vy Members of Parliament joining in the welcome accerded him. The Hon. Sir Gordon Spngg, ex Premier, presided at the meeting. All classes and creeds endorsed the General's proposal for the establishment of Salvation Colonies in South Africa. While in Cape Town, the General was the gueßt of Sir J. Gordon Sprigg. The Salvation Army will keep their annual week of Prayer and Self-Denial in New Zealand from October 4th to October 10th. Last year the Army's funds were supplemented from this source to the tune of over £30,000. Of this amount New Zealand contributed over £IOOO. This year it is anticipated that £1,500 will be raised. Over 66,000 people were present a t the Salvation Army Anniversary held held at the Crystal Palace in July last. This is several thousands in advance of last year. In spite of wet weather, it was a very successful affair.