SALVATION ARMY DEMONSTRATION.
Hamilton had quite a lively appearance on Tuesday afternoon ; the fact that the Salvationists were going to have a special " go " no doubt brought the people together. At 1.15 o'clock the local officers and soldiers marched in force to the West station to meet the visitors, and a largo crowd of people, taking advantage of a very fine day, also took the opportunity to be present, making the station platform crowded with people. Dining the day the soldiers and sympathisers mustered in good numbers at the Public Hall, and decorated it in first-class style, and over the stage was printed a design in large letters, " Welcome to Major Lovelock and staff to Waikato," giving the hall a very pretty appearance. At 5.30 p.m. a march was formed, starting from No. 1, headed by the band, and marched through the town to tho hall. Between 200 and 250 people sat down to an excellent tea, and did full justice to the good things provided, the tables being presided over by a number of the Hallelujah lassies. In the evening there was a crowded attendance to hear the addresses, &c. Rev. T. G. Carr was present on the platform, andseveral leading residents iu the audience. Amongst the speakers were Mrs Hutchinson, Capt. Sutto.n, and Major Lovelock. The latter gave a very interesting and impressive address, describing the early experiences of the Army in Australia, and the great results which have followed their work. The piano was presided over by Rangi, the Salvation Maori, who played remarkably well, and his singing was sweej; and much admired. The presentation of colours was made during the evening by Major Lovelock, who explained the symbols of the three shades, blue, red and yellow. Last night tho "Army" assembled, to the number of 100, at the Public Hall, at 7 o'clock, marched across the river to Hamilton East, headed by the band, and carrying, besides the torches, Chinese lanterns, bannerettes, etc. The streets were thronged with people. After the "Army" came hack they had a "grand military review and march past" in Knoxstreet. At the meeting tho hall was crowded, about 500 people being present, many having to bo content with standing room. During the evening Major Lovelock and throe others sang "We were put into chokey for preaching in the street" (an original song composed while the Major and three others were in gaol in Gisborne about a fortnight ago), and caused a great deal of amusement.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2512, 16 August 1888, Page 2
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414SALVATION ARMY DEMONSTRATION. Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2512, 16 August 1888, Page 2
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