The Saluation Army.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4713, 8 May 1894, Page 2

The Saluation Army.

" Darkest England'

The Salvation Army limelight service attain attracted a lar«o gathering in the Masterton Barracks last night, The subject was" A night in Darkest England,' and by means of a powerful magiclantern some very roalistio pictures were given of the darker side of English life, and the gallant attempt mode by General Booth and hia array to rescue the fallen. It was evident that several of the" unemployed " of Mwterton followed the suggestion mado yesterday in tbe Waibarah Daily Times and attended the entertainment last night to compare their condition with that of their brothers in England. The pro. ceedings opened with the customary hymns and prayers, and several of the audienco responded with a hearty " Amen " to the acknowledgment of the blessings enjoyed in New Zealand. Tho likenesses of Qoneral Booth, his wife, sons and daughters-in-law were received with cheors. " Clap your 'ands" said the lecturer, and hearty applause showed tho appreciation In whiob the originator of the &rmy is held by his followers: Slide after slido was thrown upon tho sheep and Major Vmce briefly but succintly explained the various pictures. A pubho house in the east end of London—a street row—the Array shelters—the Convalescent Home at Olackton*on * Sea, and many other scanes of interest. The three officers in chargewho have been successfully touring New Zealand, leave Masterton today for Carterton where no doubt they will have the enthusiastic reception that has attended them at all the other towns they have visited.