THE SALVATION ARMY AT GAM BRIDGE.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2616, 18 April 1889, Page 2

THE SALVATION ARMY AT GAM BRIDGE.

The Hamilton contingent of the Salvation Army, opened fire in Cambridge, on Sunday last, and, if we may judge by the number attending the services, had a most decisive victory ; for, notwithstanding the counter attraction at the Wesleyan Church, where the new minister, the Rev. C. W. Garland, was preaching the anniversary sermons, the Public Hall was crowded both afternoon and evening, and indeed, at tli« latter service there were some who could not obtain admission. Captain Duggan, who wo leurn was promoted to that rank only last week, was the officer in command and made a most favourable immession upon the audience, not only by his address, but also by his playing upon different in strutnents. He also showed great tack by tho good-humoured manner in which he managed tho element, when they showed adisposition to become rowdy, and h« was listened to with attention by all present. Or.o of the local brethren was not quite so well received and the Captain had to come to the rescue. One of the audience in speaking to us of this man's address said : " He got along very well until he began the "funny business," and then we jibbed." Several Hamilton ladies assisted in the singing with good etfect. There is not the slightest doubt but that there is a large field open for the army at Cambridge, for among the andience were many who seldom or never attend any of tho Churches, although we must admit that the congregations at several of the places of worship were terribly thinned, most of the young people attending the Army. We understand that arrangements are made to continue tho services every Sunday, but it is not yet decided if they will bo held in the Public Hall or in some othor room. Tho amount collected was more than was anticipated.